‘For the Greater Good’
April 17, 2015
William K. Vanderbilt II used his yachts for pleasure, but the pursuit of science and exploration for the betterment of humanity was always at the fore.
William K. Vanderbilt II used his yachts for pleasure, but the pursuit of science and exploration for the betterment of humanity was always at the fore.
Jon Manafort: Demolition man, wooden boat hobbyist, marina manager, motorcycle maniac
In the Facebook age of round-the-clock updates detailing the minutiae of peoples’ everyday lives, the debate of whether privacy still exists for the superyacht owner has taken a front seat in industry circles.
Many owners who choose to finance their yachts do so not for lack of funds, but because a loan frees up capital that can be used more profitably. While the traditional method of yacht finance through a loan from a bank secured by a preferred ship mortgage has plenty of benefits, buyers may consider other options when determining how to maximize the value of their yacht acquisition.
Gamma Yachts announced delivery of 73-foot (22.1-meter) Libertas, the third in its Gamma 20 “mini” superyacht series, to none other than celebrated opera singer Andrea Bocelli.
RoboVault is used by the country’s wealthiest people to store cherished items including exotic cars, rare art, antiques and vintage wine.
While we love the images they gather, when in the wrong hands, drones and their harvest can be a nuisance—or worse. Time to regulate?
Editor-at-Large Jill Bobrow sits down with 180-foot Vitters MARIE owner Dr. Ed Bosarge at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
What’s got designers and technology experts alike buzzing about OLED?
Drones harvest incredible photos and video, but are they invading our privacy and threatening our safety?
William K. Vanderbilt II used his yachts for pleasure, but the pursuit of science and exploration for the betterment of humanity was always at the fore.
Jon Manafort: Demolition man, wooden boat hobbyist, marina manager, motorcycle maniac
In the Facebook age of round-the-clock updates detailing the minutiae of peoples’ everyday lives, the debate of whether privacy still exists for the superyacht owner has taken a front seat in industry circles.
Many owners who choose to finance their yachts do so not for lack of funds, but because a loan frees up capital that can be used more profitably. While the traditional method of yacht finance through a loan from a bank secured by a preferred ship mortgage has plenty of benefits, buyers may consider other options when determining how to maximize the value of their yacht acquisition.
Gamma Yachts announced delivery of 73-foot (22.1-meter) Libertas, the third in its Gamma 20 “mini” superyacht series, to none other than celebrated opera singer Andrea Bocelli.
RoboVault is used by the country’s wealthiest people to store cherished items including exotic cars, rare art, antiques and vintage wine.
While we love the images they gather, when in the wrong hands, drones and their harvest can be a nuisance—or worse. Time to regulate?
Editor-at-Large Jill Bobrow sits down with 180-foot Vitters MARIE owner Dr. Ed Bosarge at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.
What’s got designers and technology experts alike buzzing about OLED?
Drones harvest incredible photos and video, but are they invading our privacy and threatening our safety?
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