Outrageous Yachts

book summary

There is nothing more expensive or exclusive than a megayacht - private jets and opulent holiday villas are small luxuries by comparison - and owning one is the ultimate status symbol. In the 1950s and 60s, yachts such as Aristotle Onassis' 325ft Christina were an extravagant indulgence -playgrounds for the rich and famous, for heads of state and royalty. Today, fabulous yachts continue to be the definitive way for tycoons, royalty and superstars to display their wealth, power and good taste - and they just keep getting bigger. They are truly outrageous.
This stunning book showcases 20 of these yachts, touring each magnificent vessel from stem to stern, and providing fascinating information about its builder, designer and owner. Ranging in size from a ralatively modest 138 feet to and incredible 424 feet, we get a privileged glimpse inside the newly re-built Christina O, the 424ft Rising Sun, owned by software mogul Larry Ellison, Roman Abramovich's Pelorus, Tom Perkins' ground-breaking Maltese Falcon, Octopus, owned by Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, and Mirabella V, Predator, Alfa Nero and Sea Force One.
Outrageous Yachts is and incredible and irresistible treasure trove for anyone who owns a yacht or dreams of sailing on one.
CONTENTS:
The Yachts
Christina O
Mirabella V
Predator
Norwegian Queen
The Maltese Falcon
Alysia
Lulworth
Guilty
Alfa Nero
Hyperion
Martha Ann
Mr. Terrible
Nina J
Wally 143 Esense
S.S. Delphine
Allure Shadow
Sea Force One
Ranger
Silver
118 WallyPower
On the Horizon