It's beautiful to see a grandpa hang out with his grandchild like this...My grandpa offered me a cigarette instead of a ride on a boat around the world.
Only proffesionals can efficiently own and maintain one. You will end up renting it anyway, so perhaps invest in a rent-a-boat business right off the bat.
Swan, long time ago were unique, the best brand ever, kind of Rolls Royce at sea, then Swan has been sold to Wally and now are look alike. Wallys are absolutely gorgeous, but unfortunately Swan lost it's identity in the process, the best part is, they still sail.
Sorry, asking a year later - Where did you hear about Swan being sold to Wally? I know that Wally was purchased by Ferretti Group/Chinese in 2019 and I know that Italian fashion magnate Ferragamo purchased Swan in 1998, but HQ and manufacturing are still in Finland. I can't find anything related to Nautor's Swan selling to Wally, et al.
@@windwardhaven Thank you to have been courteous and pointed out my error. The fact is, I was sure to have read it on a mag a long time ago, maybe it was a possibility which have been discarded, or I misread an article, it obviously never happened. I love both brand really, I've been lucky to go on Magic Carpet once iwhile I was working for a company evolving in Sailing racing and chartering,(we had Swans as well) wasn't invited, just bringing orders, but what a blast the visit was.
honestly the lounge area when getting down seems like a lost opportunity.... no one will ever use that.... unless you have a cocktail party and its raining...
Not into sailing but wonder if anyone can tell me: Is this considered a cutter or sloop? Or something else? Also, there seems to be room to make it a Ketch or yawl, why not?
If by automated you mean power assisted winches/furlers/etc... the yes. But there is an awful lot of work required in keeping a 115' sailboat going for an extended trip beyond sail handling. I'd say it's impossible for single handed and very difficult for a couple. Just washing down the deck would be a 1/2 day job. God forbid you have to scrape the hull.
I'm not a sailor, but enjoy watching sailing videos. This looks stunningly beautiful to my ignorant eyes. Question, is this a fantastic trans ocean sv? Or more for short coastal jaunts? If not, then what is considered a really good trans ocean sv?
I am planning to buy a 40m yacht in the future. I've seen one old(nineties) and cheap for just $1.6M. I wonder if boats of this size are very expensive for running costs and parts?
It is not only huge running, maintain and part costs, but you also have to hire a crew ( and maybe some random people, to make your oversized boat looking a bit less empty). Buy a 15 meters, and enjoy sailing with relatives and not unknown crewmen.
That is a very good question, I was thinking that a dermatologist should be included with each of these wealth exhibitions. Or maybe get some poor soul to steer it for you while your below decks sipping cocktails in the blue and gray.
James Westhart they like to show these things clean and sleek in the marketing videos. You don’t think this yacht comes with bimini tops and sun shades??
The helm arrangement in itself is variously referred to as dual/double/twin helm. Predominantly seen on wider yachts for better visibility, but I think they are also seen on some boats under 40’.
Take a look at a yacht brokerage website - Denison, C&N, Fraser. Plenty of 2nd user boats around, at all different price points. The broker will look after you and even recommend a builder to refit your yacht!
Have a look at Hemisphere! It's massive! The problem is, larger yachts can't get into many marina's, so have to stay at anchor - not too convenient for millionaires!
I am a professional mariner and the bigger the yachts, the less safety is involved, in these commercial videos no one ever wears life jackets only linnen shirts. Amazing.
De toute façon ce genre de truc ne sert qu'a dire "regardez je suis pété de thune !", impossible à manoeuvrer sans équipage pro, beaucoup trop grand, tirant d'eau colossal... 65 pieds est à mon avis le maximum.
No. When you have to yell across the cockpit to a crew member, it is too large. When you have to yell across the salon it is too large. when a human cannot hoist the main sail, it is too large. Also, it is too fat. No.
Always at an angle, sitting on the loo, drinking your coffee, you're always at an angle. Only for the ultra rich day sailors. Sorry, give me a catamaran all day long for less money. Ever tried sleeping at a steep angle? Cooking? making beds? cleaning up? always being on standby? A cat would cruise at similar speeds almost level and easy on everyone.
Man up princess.You get used to it. Actually i agree, Cats are better for cruising around the islands, shallow draft, you can pull up on the beach. But they're not so great in rough seas, for bluewater sailing give me a big monohull, plus that boat is pure class.
