I am a vendor who was involved with engine room components of Thunder when she was being built and we had to go through the ringer with Lurssen before we were "approved" to work on this project. At the time we just thought Lurssen was being more thorough with vendors but it all makes sense now.
@@gmerola2652 You realize that the information he provides to people around the world wouldn't have the least interest to investigative agencies. They can see everything going on regardless of what this man does.
@@bcanuck Your comment only proves that you missed his last video where he was able to show the FBI used his reporting and quoted him as "open-sourced reporting." I wonder what the "I" in FBI stands for? They're some sort of agency. Wonder what they do.
@@alicedanger The comment was addressed to @Tavinho merola who suggested the agency should pay him for something. My statement stands regardless of your fake naivety.
So glad to say I’ve been a true fan and subscriber from nearly the beginning of this wonderful channel. It’s so crazy to see you’ve passed the 200k mark. More people than ever have become interested in the yachting industry because of you!
It's not about the "yachting" industry, but the scull duggery that surrounds these impossibly expensive toys, that only the super corrupt in general can own.
Me too. I'm sure you have 10 times the subscribers now since I first subscribed and well deserved! It is a fascinating world you've introduced us to. Thank you and please ... Keep it up!
@@alocinotasor you’re not wrong. However, for me personally I found this channel through my interest in the yachting industry. Not just the impossibly expensive toys. There’s a whole lot more that goes into it that just the person who owns it, Watch some older content on this channel and you’ll possibly understand. As I mention I’m glad to have been there since nearly the beginning of this channel 😂
I assume an owner this secretive would come aboard by helicopter when the yacht was at sea and far away from curious eyes? And who cares if somebody watches the deckhands cleaning that glorious, but high maintenance, piano black paint.
> Shows the paranoia of the owner. He is probably 40 meters deep in his bunker trying to figure out how to get out of the mess he created. Nice toy he can't play with.
The secrecy and the strict environment must make working on these big monster yachts a real bummer. Most of the yachts I worked on were in the 44 meter to 50 meter range and we could tell the folks who our boss was - no problem. We loved our work onboard - I worked in the engine room as chief and had a lot of good times and traveled around the world. And back in those days the Captain would get all the crew together, usually on a late Sunday afternoon, for what he called a crew dinner at a very nice restaurant once (1) a month, on the owner's tab, when we would be in the Mediterranean in Spain or France or Italy or Palma de Mallorca and it was absolutley surperb. These mega yacht crews must feel like being drafted into the uber strict military service and live under extreme stress 24/7.
In fact, I have a photo of one of this yachts (belonging yo a sheik or emir) in which I counted 33 people wearing a uniform who were receiving the briefing from some superior. Imagine how many other could be working inside like engine workers, etc.
You’re a super sleuth and we appreciate you greatly!!!! Super vidéo. Thank you for pointing out the things that we would not have noticed such as the barriers and all they’ve done to be secret.
@@John.S.Patton half true my friend BUT Ukraine is a little less corrupt then russia !! ! just a FACT !!! Ukraine is in the 117 place Russia is in the 129 place with only 1min. of search you can find this , so better you look the next time in the internet first you tell some nonsence 👍
@@veramae4098 Not only do they quote him word for word but they also use his footage too including for their news vid's thumbnail and never any credit!
It is possible that these other people have contacted Esysman and requested permission to use the footage. One should not automatically condemn someone without looking at the full picture or having all the facts. There is always two sides.
LMAO 🤣🤣 A big elephant in the rear or a big Darth Vader Helmet !! Brilliant start to the vid !! Great to see you travelling to the marinas... Excellent !! No name plate & no name on the side ?? Fishy business indeed... Definitely a clear sign of hiding who the owner is... Thanx eSysman for your excellent coverage & for sharing...💞Vivi 💞
Love your channel! Always exciting to learn about the yachts and application of our yachting education amidst the current events! Bravo Spain and their fearlessness and tenacity!!😊🙏💙💛🇪🇸 🇺🇦
Greetings from Merseyside,although not there as I am cruising around English canals on my super yacht,or super 17m canal boat😂.Absolutely love this channel,thanks so much for the hard work you put into it keep it coming.
"A Peasant Like You" haha, LOL, if they saw my boat they wouldn't even let me into town. haha, Excellent vids , very interesting to follow along, Thanks, Mike.
I've suggested it be used as a giant day care center for kids. And/or a hospice for elders. If both, then elders could assist with kids: reading books, coloring, crafts, singing songs, etc.
@@gailhasler8435 Why the emojis? This is not an emoji crowd. I doubt any one looked at what you chose. More than one is odd on any thread. Ever single with a cat thread.
You've got to have somewhere to store your executive tie fighter. and as for the gatling gun....I think you meant to say turbolaser, but no harm no foul.
The displacement of this ship is essentially between a ww2 light & heavy cruiser. Much longer though since the yacht doesn't have armor plate (that we know of).
I know many Lürssen Yachts are very similar outwardly, but I love the lines and colour scheme on this one! Just beautiful .. ;) Very interesting video too... Who would have thought ex-KGB would be secretive!! ;)
The secrecy is real. In a previous life, I employed a young lady who spent two seasons as a Stew on-board a super yacht. It was only after many questions from me that I presumed who she had worked for. It was my guess, she never disclosed it. She's the proud signatore of a life time NDA.
She never worked for anyone with any actual power or influence. She may have been a maid on board something they owned, but under no circumstances would have been anywhere near the actual owner. She would have been the maid of a maid 'captain'. Putin etc would not have civilian staff anywhere near their vessels with them on it. Whoever the captain is is simply a caretaker, and is removed whenever he is onboard.
the bulk of Lurrson's money comes from military contracts. additionally, there will be plenty of Chinese kleptocrats buying yachts as they continue to syphon stolen capital from the CCP
It seems to me that all the money that was supposed to go into the building of russian military went into the purchase of super yachts. Aparently, they wanted to have the most expansive navy in the world. 😂
Top Relatable quotes of Darth Vader (and of the real owner): 10. “I want that ship, not excuses!” 9. “Alert my Star Destroyer to prepare for my arrival.” 8. “I do not want the Emperor’s prize damaged.” 7. “Move the ship out of the asteroid field so that we can send a clear transmission.” 6. “We’ll have to destroy them ship to ship. Get the crews to their fighters.” 5. “Commander, tear this ship apart and bring me the passengers, I want them alive!” 4. “Several transmissions were beamed up to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent.” 3. "You don’t know the power of the Dark Side.” 2. “Take the princess and the Wookie to my ship.” 1. “Don’t fail me again, Admiral.”
I think I've seen that sort of barrier before in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I don't remember when but it was years ago and I was much much younger, my father and I would often take drives to Viejo San Juan and check out whatever ships were in port because they were and still are cool to look at, and sometimes there would be similar barriers covering sail ships or yachts docked to the boardwalk next to the Cruise Port Terminals.
You can clearly hear the Imperial March being played in your head while watching that yacht, and of course the breathing noises from Darth Vader! I just reeks of evil schemes!
This is definitely my favorite looking super yacht, it’s a very unique design and I would love to see the interior. Awesome video and keep up the great work.
Definitely sinister-looking. A floating representation of Vlad’s personality. For sure it’s haunted by the ghosts of his many victims. A truly evil pirate ship.
Great footage, as usual😊😊 I just love Crescent, simply stunning. Hope you could make a detailed video of her stunning lines. She is a very "elusive" and sinisterly beautiful yacht in my view😍
Love the VAVA II parked adjacent. My favorite yacht design by far. I have seen her in Maui, HI and in Miami FL. I got to oogle her up close in Miami. 😍
Interesting Darth Vader analogy. Secrecy often hides wrong doing or at least the potential for it. I have no idea of your financial status or your position but you seem pretty down to earth. I enjoy your every man’s view of the lifestyle of the incredibly wealthy and powerful.
I am a skipper by trade, operating all manner of privately owned vessels up to 30 or 40 metres in length. I am often asked why I don't go overseas (I am in Sydney, Australia) and work on bigger boats. My reply is twofold: 1) I love Sydney Harbour and know almost every inch of it, I could probably do a four hour cruise around here in my sleep. It is also a beautiful place, one of the great harbours of the world, particularly in summer. 2) As much as I appreciate the workmanship and design of these megayachts,, I find them disgusting to be honest. They are so far above and beyond what any reasonable person could need from a boat. They serve no real purpose aside from massaging the ego of people displaying their (often) ill gotten gains. If I had unlimited money I would probably buy an 80 foot Princess flybridge. There is really nothing that a 400 foot yacht can do that an 80 foot yacht can't, in fact the ridiculous size of these megayachts actually restricts the places they can go. The master bedroom on a well appointed 80 foot vessel is so comfortable and spacious, I don't see how much more an owner could really need. The draft and LOA of these megayachts mean going anywhere requires planning and money to grease palms and pay mooring fees, not to mention the tons of diesel they require to run. As a fellow mariner, I am curious as to whether you find these boats as superfluous as I do. I understand they are an 'investment' in so far as if all your bank accounts are frozen and properties seized you can just take your megayacht overseas and sell it for cash, but aside from being giant floating piggy banks and demonstrations of wealth, I just don't see the point of them. Cheers, William.
@@elbert108 80feet show me one yacht that you can go arround world. And where 2000miles is enought haha! Sail boat ofcourse you can go with smallest one arround world we didn't talk about that.
@@niksapaypal2077 i don't understand what your point is. most vessels don't need to go 1000s of miles without stopping, unless they are cargo ships or they are running from something. the russian yachts that are doing 4000 mile steams don't even have the owners on them haha. they fly in a plane.
@@elbert108 point was you say what 400feet can do 80feet can't. And that's go arround the world or anywhere else on the earth. Plus you think and say you don't want bigger but when 500millions is like 100$ for averge guy ofcourse you will get. I spend a lot of times on 30 40meters boat and they are at first big and more than you need. But than. I'm 6"9 a lot of them have low ceiling You always feel cramped and stairs and everything you can feel space saving. So yeah bigger better and more options. If I can fly boat wait for me. Every little bit of luxurie matters when you on that level. You have always tender boats and can access any part of the earth with boat that size. And they are least investment. And no you can't just sell them overnight is not market they you go to pawj shop and sell it. And they will for sure not sell it for half price just because they need money other wise with that way of thinking they will never get rich. And last most boat is still buy on credit and with banks. So running them under some company owner doesn't even feel.compare to other expanses.
Love your videos, thanks for keeping us updated. Quick question, why is the “Darth Vader” look alike boat flying a Red Ensign if it reputedly belongs to Putin?
Keep up the good work. BTW, that’s a bollard, not a capstan. The winches on sailing yachts are small capstans. On the old sailing ships capstans had bars that fitted in holes on top of the capstan and a load of crew could turn it round for hauling on a variety of different rope (sheets, halyards, warps and cable etc.). Nowadays, they’re usually powered by a motor under the deck.
@Q.E.D.: Mooring Bitts, or simply Bitts are what Longshoreman called the wharf/pier mounted tie up point for large ships or yachts at ports. I was the Electrical Superintendent for the Sacramento/Yolo Port District for several years. I took the word of the men, women, and Walking Bosses who tied large cargo ship to the dock for a living to know what they're called.
@@nerblebun Where I came from bitts were a pair of bollards, sometimes canted outwards, around which a warp could be secured by a figure eight. They were mainly mounted on ships decks, rather more often than on wharves, as they were not particularly secure against an upward pull. On the old wooden ships the bitts were a pair of strong posts, mortised into the keel. They were where the end of the anchor cable was secured. In extremis, like a gale on a lee shore, they might have to let the cable out “right to the bitter end.”
@@q.e.d.9112 So that's where the term "bitter end" comes from. In that case I (and everyone else) have been pronouncing it wrong, placing the emphasis on the word "end" rather than the "bitt" in "bitter".
@@visionist7 I think when you had paid out all your cable but you were still dragging your anchor towards a gale-wracked, rocky shore and pretty much certain death, then you probably used the expression in the sense of an end that is bitter.
I am a vendor who was involved with engine room components of Thunder when she was being built and we had to go through the ringer with Lurssen before we were "approved" to work on this project. At the time we just thought Lurssen was being more thorough with vendors but it all makes sense now.
Love the way you are moving around Europe/Spain and able to report on vessels like this. Thank you.
Wow he probably travels 100 miles in two weeks
FBI should pay big money 💰 to him !
@@gmerola2652 You realize that the information he provides to people around the world wouldn't have the least interest to investigative agencies. They can see everything going on regardless of what this man does.
@@bcanuck Your comment only proves that you missed his last video where he was able to show the FBI used his reporting and quoted him as "open-sourced reporting." I wonder what the "I" in FBI stands for? They're some sort of agency. Wonder what they do.
@@alicedanger The comment was addressed to @Tavinho merola who suggested the agency should pay him for something. My statement stands regardless of your fake naivety.
So glad to say I’ve been a true fan and subscriber from nearly the beginning of this wonderful channel. It’s so crazy to see you’ve passed the 200k mark. More people than ever have become interested in the yachting industry because of you!
It's not about the "yachting" industry, but the scull duggery that surrounds these impossibly expensive toys, that only the super corrupt in general can own.
True
Me too. I'm sure you have 10 times the subscribers now since I first subscribed and well deserved! It is a fascinating world you've introduced us to. Thank you and please ... Keep it up!
@@alocinotasor you’re not wrong. However, for me personally I found this channel through my interest in the yachting industry. Not just the impossibly expensive toys. There’s a whole lot more that goes into it that just the person who owns it, Watch some older content on this channel and you’ll possibly understand. As I mention I’m glad to have been there since nearly the beginning of this channel 😂
So mysterious with all the screening, it attracts even more attention than if they were to do nothing. Bravo for another great video
Yes, it does. Can't you use on of hose things people us at parades. Looks like a periscope?!!!🤗🤗😎
I assume an owner this secretive would come aboard by helicopter when the yacht was at sea and far away from curious eyes? And who cares if somebody watches the deckhands cleaning that glorious, but high maintenance, piano black paint.
They could hide it even better if they sink it.
> Shows the paranoia of the owner. He is probably 40 meters deep in his bunker trying to figure out how to get out of the mess he created. Nice toy he can't play with.
Streisand Effect in operation. They even prompted eSysman to get out his drone and take a top-down tour.
The secrecy and the strict environment must make working on these big monster yachts a real bummer. Most of the yachts I worked on were in the 44 meter to 50 meter range and we could tell the folks who our boss was - no problem. We loved our work onboard - I worked in the engine room as chief and had a lot of good times and traveled around the world. And back in those days the Captain would get all the crew together, usually on a late Sunday afternoon, for what he called a crew dinner at a very nice restaurant once (1) a month, on the owner's tab, when we would be in the Mediterranean in Spain or France or Italy or Palma de Mallorca and it was absolutley surperb. These mega yacht crews must feel like being drafted into the uber strict military service and live under extreme stress 24/7.
And then maybe they ARE in the military…
Not conscripts, of course!
That's because you were weren't working for a bunch of theivies and liars
In fact, I have a photo of one of this yachts (belonging yo a sheik or emir) in which I counted 33 people wearing a uniform who were receiving the briefing from some superior. Imagine how many other could be working inside like engine workers, etc.
Excellent reporting on this. Please keep us posted.
You’re a super sleuth and we appreciate you greatly!!!! Super vidéo. Thank you for pointing out the things that we would not have noticed such as the barriers and all they’ve done to be secret.
The force is strong with eSysman.
Nothing drives home Russian corruption more than these mega-super yachts, and there are so many of them - keep up the good work
money laundering.....
Vaxxed films you do know Ukraine is more corrupt then russia right. The US is giving Ukraine billion of dollars any yet it's still poor.
@@John.S.Patton half true my friend BUT Ukraine is a little less corrupt then russia !!
! just a FACT !!!
Ukraine is in the 117 place
Russia is in the 129 place
with only 1min. of search you can find this , so better you look the next time in the internet first you tell some nonsence 👍
Like the US does not have corruption ion the same or larger scale??????
What about the Europeans, and Americans that own them?
You gotta get more credit than you are getting, people are just printing your information without crediting you or your fans.
One of his recent vids (sorry I don't remember details) that showed another news report that did quote him by channel.
@@veramae4098 Not only do they quote him word for word but they also use his footage too including for their news vid's thumbnail and never any credit!
It is possible that these other people have contacted Esysman and requested permission to use the footage. One should not automatically condemn someone without looking at the full picture or having all the facts. There is always two sides.
@@davidmchugh2512 No, not when there's no credit given to him at all!
So cool that you actually go to these places. Adds so much beyond stock photos.
LMAO 🤣🤣 A big elephant in the rear or a big Darth Vader Helmet !! Brilliant start to the vid !!
Great to see you travelling to the marinas... Excellent !!
No name plate & no name on the side ?? Fishy business indeed... Definitely a clear sign of hiding who the owner is...
Thanx eSysman for your excellent coverage & for sharing...💞Vivi 💞
Thanks for your hard work. Always great report.
Absolutely riveting viewing.!!!
Keep up the good work. Stay safe, and don't eat food you get from strangers.
And stay away from strangers carrying umbrellas during a sunny day…
@@samiam619 Or have a cup of tea with them.
thank you again for the great content. love it when the alerts for you're videos pop up.
Thank you eSysman!
Love your channel! Always exciting to learn about the yachts and application of our yachting education amidst the current events! Bravo Spain and their fearlessness and tenacity!!😊🙏💙💛🇪🇸 🇺🇦
Thank you. I’m just fascinated.
Very glad i found your channel. Thanks for the excellent information.
it's not a barrier. it's a special viewing deflector.
trumps construction team help build that wall, looks about right haha!!!!
A special opaque operations facilitator
Greetings from Merseyside,although not there as I am cruising around English canals on my super yacht,or super 17m canal boat😂.Absolutely love this channel,thanks so much for the hard work you put into it keep it coming.
As a fellow peasant, I love your work!
"A Peasant Like You" haha, LOL, if they saw my boat they wouldn't even let me into town. haha, Excellent vids , very interesting to follow along, Thanks, Mike.
Would make a cool artificial reef
I've suggested it be used as a giant day care center for kids. And/or a hospice for elders. If both, then elders could assist with kids: reading books, coloring, crafts, singing songs, etc.
Clinic ship offshore from red states.
Keep up the great work.
I worked on a vessel such as that once. It was private and very large, we had weapons aboard...It was owned by the US Navy, hahahah Nice work...
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😁😀😆🥰😍😎 magnificent.
This yacht is almost as big as the cruiser I was on.
Nice One 👊🤣👍
@@enriqueali I presume the OP meant that navy ships are private in the sense that just anyone can't board them.
@@gailhasler8435 Why the emojis? This is not an emoji crowd. I doubt any one looked at what you chose. More than one is odd on any thread. Ever single with a cat thread.
Cool video. This ship is rather mysterious and ominous at the same time. Peace.
Dark Helmet from Spaceballs!
eSysmane walking the dock and looking at the big boats - just like the old days!🤣
Thank you for showing this! Was very interesting!
Thanks for your in-depth reporting! You are the top site for your subject!
This is more like a battleship than a yacht! Two helipads and a hangar...Wow!
Don't forget the Gatling gun in the bow! 🤗🤗😎
You've got to have somewhere to store your executive tie fighter. and as for the gatling gun....I think you meant to say turbolaser, but no harm no foul.
Paint it grey
The displacement of this ship is essentially between a ww2 light & heavy cruiser. Much longer though since the yacht doesn't have armor plate (that we know of).
Not gonna lie, that boat looks really sweet.
I wonder if the Captain’s uniform is all black with black leather gloves?🤔
Thank you for shining a light on these topics.
Great work and keep it coming .
Your amazing just amazing!! Thanks for sharing your lives with us grateful ✌🏼💗😊❣️
Fascinating, thank you. Love your adventures to enrich your channel even more.
Great vid, pretty insane to see that yacht's size "in person" and in perspective.
I just love your reporting on these yachts! Very fascinating.
Another fantastic report! Thank you again.
I know many Lürssen Yachts are very similar outwardly, but I love the lines and colour scheme on this one! Just beautiful .. ;) Very interesting video too... Who would have thought ex-KGB would be secretive!! ;)
Or rich...
The secrecy is real. In a previous life, I employed a young lady who spent two seasons as a Stew on-board a super yacht. It was only after many questions from me that I presumed who she had worked for. It was my guess, she never disclosed it. She's the proud signatore of a life time NDA.
She never worked for anyone with any actual power or influence. She may have been a maid on board something they owned, but under no circumstances would have been anywhere near the actual owner. She would have been the maid of a maid 'captain'. Putin etc would not have civilian staff anywhere near their vessels with them on it. Whoever the captain is is simply a caretaker, and is removed whenever he is onboard.
A lifetime NDA should cost at least 60k per person per year.
Lifetime NDAs are illegal in some parts of the world....
Can Lurrson stay in business without Russian billionaires buying their boats? How many builds have been canceled?
the bulk of Lurrson's money comes from military contracts. additionally, there will be plenty of Chinese kleptocrats buying yachts as they continue to syphon stolen capital from the CCP
Or not able to be paid for?
They can re-tool to make condoms instead. Too many people on t his planet.
Lots of Chinese billionaire CCP members to sell to also
@kenalbertson:. 😅😅😅😄😃 Women will be buying condoms by the crate soon in some States!! 😘😘😘😎
Great job !!! Keep up the good work !!!
Robert from Ohio !!
Lake Erie or landlocked Ohio? 🤗😍😎
@@gailhasler8435 Lake Erie
Always so up to date and informative. I love your channel!
YaY, Yacht Seize News!! Thanks for your work here!.!
Nice camera work and as always well told too.
Love your channel please keep it coming
It seems to me that all the money that was supposed to go into the building of russian military went into the purchase of super yachts. Aparently, they wanted to have the most expansive navy in the world. 😂
Or the most luxurious navy!!
Darth Vader -- very appropriate style for Putin. The boat dwarfs the crew members.
The shot of the helicopter landing area and hangar really gives an idea of how enormous that boat is.
Do you think the owner insists on paying docking fees only in Rubles? Keep up the good work, I've enjoyed watching the channel.
😂🤣😃😎😍😄😅🤗
Incredible video. Thank you.
I genuinely like the design of this ship, it's a bit more utilitarian than a lot of them.
I agree. This lady has the right lines. A rareity with most opf these gross super yachts.
sure it has his own sub and torpedos and lots of hiden stuff 😁😂
Top Relatable quotes of Darth Vader (and of the real owner):
10. “I want that ship, not excuses!”
9. “Alert my Star Destroyer to prepare for my arrival.”
8. “I do not want the Emperor’s prize damaged.”
7. “Move the ship out of the asteroid field so that we can send a clear transmission.”
6. “We’ll have to destroy them ship to ship. Get the crews to their fighters.”
5. “Commander, tear this ship apart and bring me the passengers, I want them alive!”
4. “Several transmissions were beamed up to this ship by Rebel spies. I want to know what happened to the plans they sent.”
3. "You don’t know the power of the Dark Side.”
2. “Take the princess and the Wookie to my ship.”
1. “Don’t fail me again, Admiral.”
Number 9 should be "Bring my shuttle" 😉
Just LOVE your reports!
What you're doing is very important now, and in a professional way, keep it up!👍
I think I've seen that sort of barrier before in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I don't remember when but it was years ago and I was much much younger, my father and I would often take drives to Viejo San Juan and check out whatever ships were in port because they were and still are cool to look at, and sometimes there would be similar barriers covering sail ships or yachts docked to the boardwalk next to the Cruise Port Terminals.
great report....thanks a million
I feel as tho this is the most beautiful motor yatch out there simply stunning vessel
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for sharing the Russian yacht saga. It is very interesting
Fabulous fabulous fabulous, your effort to inform, to travel. Fascinating as usual.
At the beginning, you were talking like your life depended on how soft your voice was. 😄 Great video as usual.
😆😆
Dang. That is one impressive boat.
Thank you so much Sir for your videos and information. Take care..be safe
You can clearly hear the Imperial March being played in your head while watching that yacht, and of course the breathing noises from Darth Vader! I just reeks of evil schemes!
This is definitely my favorite looking super yacht, it’s a very unique design and I would love to see the interior. Awesome video and keep up the great work.
Warning: people go in at don't come out. !? 🤗😎
@@gailhasler8435 lol😂
@@gailhasler8435 they come out... just not on land.
And instead of a lifejacket they have concrete boots.
@@thebrowns5337 Maybe they go into the garbage crusher.
You got some impressive video! Thank you!
Definitely sinister-looking. A floating representation of Vlad’s personality. For sure it’s haunted by the ghosts of his many victims. A truly evil pirate ship.
Another great job,.. thank you!’
Keep up the good work....from NZ
I love the colour scheme for this M/Y . Would total order this .
you're right it does look like Darth Vader's helmet
Or an Imperial cruiser
I like the barrier!
I can work, play, laze on the vessel without being seen or approached for conversation.
Nice!
Best video ever!
Thank you for the information still watching and learning.
Great footage, as usual😊😊
I just love Crescent, simply stunning.
Hope you could make a detailed video of her stunning lines.
She is a very "elusive" and sinisterly beautiful yacht in my view😍
You put in so much work and are so thorough- WSJ should be ashamed of stealing your intellectual property
Good job Spanky.
Love the updates...8-}
do you think it has torpedo bays? 😊
To quote Leslie Nielsen “remain calm nothing to see here”!
What they do in secret is never above board. No pun intended.
What is there to hide?
Thank you for reporting on these amazing vessels.
It is wonderful have you trabelling around and updating us. Thank you so much.
Goodwork..thanks Super Yachts have a life of their own.
Love the VAVA II parked adjacent. My favorite yacht design by far. I have seen her in Maui, HI and in Miami FL. I got to oogle her up close in Miami. 😍
Love your work too. Great reporting and information.
Interesting Darth Vader analogy. Secrecy often hides wrong doing or at least the potential for it. I have no idea of your financial status or your position but you seem pretty down to earth. I enjoy your every man’s view of the lifestyle of the incredibly wealthy and powerful.
I am a skipper by trade, operating all manner of privately owned vessels up to 30 or 40 metres in length. I am often asked why I don't go overseas (I am in Sydney, Australia) and work on bigger boats. My reply is twofold:
1) I love Sydney Harbour and know almost every inch of it, I could probably do a four hour cruise around here in my sleep. It is also a beautiful place, one of the great harbours of the world, particularly in summer.
2) As much as I appreciate the workmanship and design of these megayachts,, I find them disgusting to be honest. They are so far above and beyond what any reasonable person could need from a boat. They serve no real purpose aside from massaging the ego of people displaying their (often) ill gotten gains.
If I had unlimited money I would probably buy an 80 foot Princess flybridge. There is really nothing that a 400 foot yacht can do that an 80 foot yacht can't, in fact the ridiculous size of these megayachts actually restricts the places they can go. The master bedroom on a well appointed 80 foot vessel is so comfortable and spacious, I don't see how much more an owner could really need. The draft and LOA of these megayachts mean going anywhere requires planning and money to grease palms and pay mooring fees, not to mention the tons of diesel they require to run.
As a fellow mariner, I am curious as to whether you find these boats as superfluous as I do. I understand they are an 'investment' in so far as if all your bank accounts are frozen and properties seized you can just take your megayacht overseas and sell it for cash, but aside from being giant floating piggy banks and demonstrations of wealth, I just don't see the point of them.
Cheers, William.
80 foot yacht can't go arround the world. What you talking about!
@@niksapaypal2077 There's motor yachts less than 80 foot with 2000nm range. In terms of sailing yachts, countless have sailed round the world.
@@elbert108 80feet show me one yacht that you can go arround world. And where 2000miles is enought haha! Sail boat ofcourse you can go with smallest one arround world we didn't talk about that.
@@niksapaypal2077 i don't understand what your point is. most vessels don't need to go 1000s of miles without stopping, unless they are cargo ships or they are running from something. the russian yachts that are doing 4000 mile steams don't even have the owners on them haha. they fly in a plane.
@@elbert108 point was you say what 400feet can do 80feet can't. And that's go arround the world or anywhere else on the earth.
Plus you think and say you don't want bigger but when 500millions is like 100$ for averge guy ofcourse you will get.
I spend a lot of times on 30 40meters boat and they are at first big and more than you need. But than.
I'm 6"9 a lot of them have low ceiling
You always feel cramped and stairs and everything you can feel space saving.
So yeah bigger better and more options. If I can fly boat wait for me.
Every little bit of luxurie matters when you on that level.
You have always tender boats and can access any part of the earth with boat that size.
And they are least investment. And no you can't just sell them overnight is not market they you go to pawj shop and sell it.
And they will for sure not sell it for half price just because they need money other wise with that way of thinking they will never get rich.
And last most boat is still buy on credit and with banks. So running them under some company owner doesn't even feel.compare to other expanses.
These Russian Civil Servants sure seem to make a few bob
Jesus the yacht is so massive i have to move my tablet side to side to see it all
Thank you again
You are the go too. Thank you.....
Thx........we all enjoy!!
Must be very hard to keep the black parts of the yacht clean. Job security for the crew :)
Plus anything other than white/grey paint usually costs extra. Sometimes millions extra per paint job.
@@Howard.Stern. You think someone who commissions a 9000gt yacht is worried about the extra cost of a lick of paint?
That's funny, a barrier to stop the "peasants like me"!
James Bond I am sure has been on this boat at night, and knows who owns it.
Love your videos, thanks for keeping us updated. Quick question, why is the “Darth Vader” look alike boat flying a Red Ensign if it reputedly belongs to Putin?
Keep up the good work.
BTW, that’s a bollard, not a capstan. The winches on sailing yachts are small capstans. On the old sailing ships capstans had bars that fitted in holes on top of the capstan and a load of crew could turn it round for hauling on a variety of different rope (sheets, halyards, warps and cable etc.). Nowadays, they’re usually powered by a motor under the deck.
@Q.E.D.: Mooring Bitts, or simply Bitts are what Longshoreman called the wharf/pier mounted tie up point for large ships or yachts at ports. I was the Electrical Superintendent for the Sacramento/Yolo Port District for several years. I took the word of the men, women, and Walking Bosses who tied large cargo ship to the dock for a living to know what they're called.
@@nerblebun
Where I came from bitts were a pair of bollards, sometimes canted outwards, around which a warp could be secured by a figure eight. They were mainly mounted on ships decks, rather more often than on wharves, as they were not particularly secure against an upward pull.
On the old wooden ships the bitts were a pair of strong posts, mortised into the keel. They were where the end of the anchor cable was secured. In extremis, like a gale on a lee shore, they might have to let the cable out “right to the bitter end.”
@@q.e.d.9112 So that's where the term "bitter end" comes from. In that case I (and everyone else) have been pronouncing it wrong, placing the emphasis on the word "end" rather than the "bitt" in "bitter".
@@visionist7
I think when you had paid out all your cable but you were still dragging your anchor towards a gale-wracked, rocky shore and pretty much certain death, then you probably used the expression in the sense of an end that is bitter.
Besides all the latest info the vessells are really masterpesces, admire them always
Another good show . Well played