A Monaco-based boat designer has debuted a yacht so large, it doubles as a “moving island.”
The luxury craft — called WHY 58 x 38 — will be made by yacht brand Wally in collaboration with luxury purveyors Hermes. When finished, it will measure 58 metres long by 38 metres wide, and resemble a floating grand piano.
The concept vessel was unveiled at this week’s Abu Dhabi Yacht Show.
Even billionaires, or at least those who just squeak into that earning bracket, may have to think long and hard about this purchase. The WHY will cost an estimated $160 million (U.S.).
It’s built to accommodate 12 guests (plus 20 crew). It can reach speeds of 14 knots.
WHY’s sleek, low profile still houses three storeys: a ‘master’ space; ‘guest’ spaces; and ‘common’ areas. The back end of the boat contains its own pool and a 30 metre “beach” front.
Construction has yet to begin. And if rising gas prices are an issue for prospective owners, WHY boasts a series of high-tech environmental recyclers that will allow the boat to cross the Atlantic four times without refueling.
By the standards of super-elite yachting, the WHY is relatively modest.
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s 557-ft (168 metre) Eclipse has its own anti-paparazzi lasers, missile jamming system, a pair of helipads and a 5,000 sq. ft. master bedroom. It cost $350 million to build.
Plus, it’s an all-important six feet longer than Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s boat, which also came with a $350 million (U.S.) sticker price.
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The luxury craft — called WHY 58 x 38 — will be made by yacht brand Wally in collaboration with luxury purveyors Hermes. When finished, it will measure 58 metres long by 38 metres wide, and resemble a floating grand piano.
The concept vessel was unveiled at this week’s Abu Dhabi Yacht Show.
Even billionaires, or at least those who just squeak into that earning bracket, may have to think long and hard about this purchase. The WHY will cost an estimated $160 million (U.S.).
It’s built to accommodate 12 guests (plus 20 crew). It can reach speeds of 14 knots.
WHY’s sleek, low profile still houses three storeys: a ‘master’ space; ‘guest’ spaces; and ‘common’ areas. The back end of the boat contains its own pool and a 30 metre “beach” front.
Construction has yet to begin. And if rising gas prices are an issue for prospective owners, WHY boasts a series of high-tech environmental recyclers that will allow the boat to cross the Atlantic four times without refueling.
By the standards of super-elite yachting, the WHY is relatively modest.
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s 557-ft (168 metre) Eclipse has its own anti-paparazzi lasers, missile jamming system, a pair of helipads and a 5,000 sq. ft. master bedroom. It cost $350 million to build.
Plus, it’s an all-important six feet longer than Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s boat, which also came with a $350 million (U.S.) sticker price.
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