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The exquisite Lady Moura yacht was declared the 10th biggest private luxury yacht in 2006 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, France. This splendid luxury yacht is owned by a multi-millionaire Saudi Arabian businessman named Nasser al-Rashid.

The Lady Moura is 344 feet long, and has her own private onboard chopper plus a 59 foot dining table inside. Nasser al-Rashid has owned this beautiful luxury yacht for about 16 years. He is extremely passionate about his yacht that he makes sure she is always kept in best condition.

The Lady Moura, usually, can be found in the Monaco, France harbor in summer. If it’s summertime and you happen to be in Monte Carlo, you got to check out the harbor. This will be your chance to photograph this magnificent luxury yacht.

The hull and the superstructure of this luxury yacht are both made of steel. This luxury vessel is powered by a couple of KHD-MWM diesel engines, each with a power of 5050 kW (over 6700 bhp), and controllable pitch propellers.

This magnificent yacht can go to an awesome speed of more than 20 knots!

A crafty hydraulically-operated system of shell ports, doors, flaps, roofs, bath platforms, gangways and cranes provide the most possible ease of operation and comfort.

Even the boats, anchors, liferafts and navigation lanterns are hidden behind covers and do not disturb the aesthetics of the yacht.

Characteristics of the Lady Moura Yacht:

• Total length: 105.8 m (344 ft)
• Breadth: 18.5 m
• Draught: 5.5 m
• Speed: 20 kn
• Yacht name: Lady Moura
• Launch: 1990
• Owner: Nasser Al-Rashid (ex-wife owns Phocea (Yacht))
• Builder: Blohm + Voss, Germany
• Naval architect: Luigi Sturchio - Diana Yacht Design
• Hull: Steel
• Engines: 2 x 6,868 hp Deutz-MWM
• Tender: On board helicopter
• 10th largest “private yacht” in 2005
• Photo date: June 15, 2005 19:11:07
• Locations: Monaco, Palma de Mallorca,Porto Cervo
• Registered: Nassau.

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The luxury Hugo Boss yacht is among the most opulent sailboats of today. The designer held a lavish ceremony in Hamburg, Germany in celebration of the HUGO BOSS sailing yacht’s official baptism.

The ceremony came complete with light, laser as well as pyrotechnic show. The celebration took place in one of the city’s fish auction halls where about 600 local and international guests attended.

This is a much discussed racing yacht. The actual account of how this racing yacht came to be is actually shrouded in secrecy.

The yacht is over 20 meters long, has a 27 meter mast and boasts of an awesome black sail. The new Boss boat is lighter and more agile than its predecessor, which was sailed by British skipper Alex Thomson in the VELUX 5 Oceans Regatta in 2006.

Farr Yacht Design started the trend for a central tunnel and winch for halyards and sheets. However, in the case of Hugo Boss designers Groupe Finot, they have taken the art a level higher and created it with an open channel in between the two cuddies. The lines of this one went through the biggest rope organizer Spinlock has ever manufactured.

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The twin-cuddy arrangement, along with a couple of wheels as well as protective fairing outboard, makes one think that maybe this race yacht ought to have been a catamaran.

Finot developed these themes in order to make the boat appear and feel very manly and aggressive, with plenty of beautiful varnished carbon fiber. One can even find a small Hugo Boss logo into carbon hull at the stern.

The curves and blister coachroof styling that Finot pioneered and were once de rigeuer on Open 60s is gone. Overall the boat is angular in design, with chines on deck and on the hull. This makes the new Hugo Boss appear very wide aft.

Hugo Boss is to undergo a 180-degree inclining test in Gosport and will be rigged and be made to udergo sea trials.

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Go cruise the Caribbean aboard this beautiful owner-operated luxury charter sailing yacht. Visit nearby islands and pristine white beaches. It’s truly paradise on earth.

The Madiba yacht, indeed, is a wonderful yacht. The clear blue water, the natural surroundings and the beautiful scenery all add up to the experience.

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Currently cruising the Caribbean, this luxury yacht is among the finest charter yachts in the area. Take a look at the interior of this yacht. It’s absolutely stunning!

The elegant, well proportioned and well furnished saloon offers an attractive beech-wood table for indoor dining.

Here, you can play games, watch DVD on the flat screen TV or pick a good book and just relax.

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The cuisine served on this yacht is just great. The spacious cockpit is the place you’ll be staying the most when you are in the lovely Caribbean.

This is the ideal place to enjoy cocktails and meals or to relax and play your favorite music whether under sail or at anchor.

The bimini, a canvas cover with side flaps, is always there to provide you comfort rain or shine.

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Madiba boasts of its spacious dive platform and easy-to-use swim steps and ladder. To rinse yourself after your swim, you can use the fresh water shower conveniently located by the steps.

Up front there’s the trampoline that many guests have enjoyed. This part of the yacht is also good for sunbathing, reading, or just contemplating the stars.

There were those who even claimed that this is the best place on the boat to sleep!

The Madiba is just one of the very few luxury yachts where you can truly enjoy your well deserved vacation. For more information about this yacht please visit sailmadiba.

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The Eos luxury sailing yacht is a three masted Bermuda rigged schooner yacht. The vessel is at present owned by Barry Diller.

About a couple of years ago, Eos was launched from the Lürssen shipyard in Bremen.

During the succeeding months the vessel was finished and subjected to rigorous sea trials before it was allowed to go to the Caribbean sometime in November 2006.

With a length of 92.92 meters the Eos has got to be the world’s biggest sailing yacht. This magnificent luxury yacht’s exterior was designed by Bill Langan. The interior of this vessel is by French designer François Catroux. It was also Catroux who designed the interior of Lürssen’s Limitless.

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Eos is a powerful and very large ocean going yacht with spacious decks, a beautifully designed teak saloon and luxurious interior.

This luxury yacht is available all the year round for corporate or private day charter, and can comfortably accommodate a maximum of ten guests.

Eos is fully compliant to all of the UK Marine and Coastguard Agency requirements. This luxury sailing yacht has a full inventory of cruising and Kevlar racing sails and a range of the latest navigational equipment.

With her classic and elegant lines, she is easily one of the most immaculate and beautiful sailing yachts in the world.

This yacht is ideal for racing, cruising or corporate charter.

With an aluminum superstructure, powered by 2 x 2,333 hp (1,740 kW) MTU diesel engines this yacht can go as fast as 16 knots or 30 km/h. This is truly a very impressive yacht.

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Go sailing onboard the American Eagle for a truly memorable vacation and wonderful once in a lifetime experience.

Step back in time onboard this luxury sailing yacht. Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the coast of Maine. Go to where the wind blows. Here you can set your imagination free.

Pretend that you are circumnavigating the world or riding on the trade wind. This is such a wonderful experience as you leave it all behind.

American Eagle was at one time a famous ocean racer under the command of Ted Turner.

From 1969 to 1974, the magnificent American Eagle ruled offshore waters, as it won the first World Ocean Racing Championship. The yacht has set records in the distinguished S.O.R.C. , Fastnet as well as Sydney-Hobart Races.

Ted Turner won the coveted “Yachtsman of the Year” award twice while owner/skipper of American Eagle. However, turner sold Eagle in 1976 to pursue and eventually fulfill his dream of defending the America’s Cup.

In 1977 he successfully skippered the 12 Meter Courageous in the Cup.

On the other hand, the American Eagle’s new owner Warren Brown of Bermuda, continued American Eagle’s astonishing career as he crossed the Atlantic Ocean many times and winning major boat races in the Mediterranean as well as the Aegean Seas.

Eagle finished close behind the wining Turner and his Tenacious in the deadly 1979 Fastnet Race storm, demonstrating her seaworthiness. This was the event that sent many of the other competitors plunging to the bottom of the sea.

American Eagle, sporting one of the most prestigious racer records in ocean racing history, continues to provide a rare and memorable opportunity for you and your guests.

Take the wheel and sense the sheer power and exhilaration that only the big Twelves provide. Relax in the spacious cockpit or curl up below decks on one of Eagle’s cozy bunks.

The American Eagle sails on three, four, and six-day cruises, exploring the Down East coast of Maine and Canada’s Bay of Fundy.

Lighthouses, wildlife, and unspoiled scenery are part of every trip. Each cruise is a unique experience.

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The 2001 Carver 570 Voyager is a luxury yacht with a sleek pilot house profile and spacious interior accommodations. It is powered by a twin 675hp Volvo Penta diesel engines.

This sleek vessel has a modified-V hull with moderate dead rise; a 15-foot, 4-inch beam; extended salon and enlarged galley. Three staterooms; cherry wood interior; salon has close to 7-feet of headroom.

The pilot house has a wraparound helm console with a tilt back swivel seat; a big L-shaped settee for guests; direct bridge access; joystick steering.

There is also a cockpit access to the engine room. The bridge is spacious bridge and has a hidden davit. Not only is the vessel extremely attractive, it is in good condition as well.

About eight years ago, former head of Progressive insurance company Peter Lewis, spent almost $17 million to purchase this intrepid cruiser that he calls the “Lone Ranger.”

Indeed, just by looking at this beautiful yacht, no one can argue that it was money well spent, especially when you take into consideration that he took the former salvage tug on a circumnavigation about two years after that and just a few months ago, he returned from a voyage to Antarctica.

This yacht was named after a favorite radio program when Peter Lewis was still young. He said a few years back that he identified with the masked cowboy, particularly when faced with adversity in the business world.

Well, regardless of what he identifies with, this luxury yacht is truly amazing.

The Jagette V Sunseeker Manhattan 66 Yacht is a charter yacht that cruises the West Mediterranean. This exquisite luxury yacht is based in Port de La Rague, which is just 15 minutes away by car from Cannes.

This beautiful luxury charter yacht can easily accomodate 6 guests in its spacious and well equipped cabins. The yacht boasts of a Master (double), VIP (double) and Twin Cabin, all en suite.

With comfort and safety being the foremost concerns, the Sunseeker Manhattan 66 Yacht is considered the most suited modern flybridge motor yacht to charter on the French and Italian Rivieras, Corsica and Sardinia.

As if that’s not enough, this luxury yach is quite fast too! The Sunseeker Manhattan 66 Yacht is well equipped to offer static yacht charters in line with the numerous events that take place in Cannes and Monaco all year round.

Onboard the Sunseeker Manhattan 66 Yacht, you can enjoy all the amenities offered such as flat screen TV/Radio/CD/DVD Player. VIP Stateroom forward with double bed, cabinets, draws and storage underneath. Dressing table with mirror and stool. Door to en suite toilet/shower.

This is simply one of the most amazing charter luxury yachts yet to cruise the Mediterranean. Truly a wonderful experience!

The Sunreef 70′ Blue Guru is a luxury charter yacht that cruises the Mediterranean, the Atlantic as well as the Caribbean.

The Blue Guru is a luxury yacht of modern design, which will surely enchant guests with the beauty of her woodwork and interior design — an seamless combination of dark Wenge and light Anegre. this luxury yacht can accomodate accommodate 8 to 10 guests in 4 double cabins, two of which can easily be converted into triples

This luxury charter vessel is one great solution for those who want to spend the holidays, actively pursuing water sports while wallowing in comfort and luxury. The Blue Guru offers an array of leisure equipment and water toys to ensure that you get the most of your vacation, is simply one you cannot just ignore.

This catamaran is the epitome of luxury. The living area of this luxury yacht is superbly furnished to a very high degree that incorporates comfortable leather sofas; 40 inch retractable satellite LCD TV; a BOSE WAVE entertainment system for DVD and CD plus a wonderful array of films, music and games.

The bar area is fully equipped, serving as the cockpit and formal dining area as well. This allows guests to relax and enjoy fine food and wine in luxury and comfort.

Sailing enthusiasts will surely be interested in the yacht’s navigation station, with its interesting array of radar, chart plotter, as well as boat performance information.

Zingara is designed to meet the exacting requirements of safety, luxury and style — no expense has been spared to get these results.

The yacht boasts of four queen sized guest cabins that can easily be transformed into a twin cabin, not to mention the magnificent owner’s stateroom, that can house comfortably 10 guests — in comfort.

To top it all, the amenities this luxury charter yacht is offering are comparable to those you’d find in five star accommodation. Simply put, this is one amazing yacht, and the experience of being onboard this vessel is nothing short of amazing!