The yacht Octopus is one of the largest and most expensive yachts of the world, built ever. The vessel was built in 2003 in the yard of Lurssen Yachts. The owner of the super-yacht is Paul Allen, who is the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men in the world. The super-yacht Octopus is really large and impressive in design and architecture. The overall length of the yacht is 126.20 m, the beam is 21.00 m and the maximum draft is 5.66 m. The deadweight of Octopus super-yacht is 1,680 DWT and the gross tonnage is 9,932 GRT. The large size of the yacht is great prove of its majesty, but also the hull has increased strength and the interior has comfortability of high class cruise. The yacht has active and static stabilizers, which decrease the rolling, during heavy sea. On board of yacht Octopus is installed the most modern equipment for safety, navigation and stabilization.
The engineering on board of the super-yacht Octopus is also highly reliable and strong. The main engines installed on board of the yacht are eight MTU 16V 4000 M50B, which has total output power of 20,020 hp at 1800 rpm. This high power is enough for the yacht for its full operations, engineering, and equipment. Also such strong engines give to the yacht ability to has cruise speed of 17.2 kn, while the maximum speed is 20.0 kn. The engineering really paid great attention to the details of yacht construction, but they also made this yacht one of the most economy and most environmental of the world. The fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are highly decreased, in comparison with same size yachts. Also the yacht has large size tanks, 800 nautical miles range of operations and really reliable engineering.
The super-yacht Octopus is impressive in design and engineering, but one of the most important and most expensive parts is the interior design. The yacht has capacity for 32 guests and total 42 rooms inside. Definitely Octopus is closer to cruise ships, than to standard yachts, as we know them. The stateroom of the guests are furnished according to the latest fashion trends, each one with own WC and bathroom. Each room has own LCD TV, home cinema, wardrobe, office bureau and bed. Also a lot of other small details are making the atmosphere inside quite cozy. All the rooms and public places have air-conditioning system, which is designed to shift all the air inside at least 15 times per hour. Definitely each detail in the luxury yacht is created to fill the demanding requirements of the owner. On board of the yacht Octopus also there is full-size swimming pool and two helicopter caps. Also there is own theater, cinema, full size basketball court and recording studio. On board of the yacht there are also two submarines, fast boat and diving and water sports equipment. In any case on board of Octopus you will never be bored.
More information about the yacht Octopus:
• Length: 126.20 m
• Beam: 21.00 m
• Draft: 5.66 m
• Deadweight: 1,680 DWT
• Gross Tonnage: 9,932 GRT
• Capacity: 32 passengers
• Engine: MTU 16V 4000 M50B
• Power: 20,020 hp
• Speed: 17.2 kn
• Shipyard: Lurssen Yachts yard
• Year: 2003
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