Just back from Puerto Banus after a couple of weeks , so took a stroll down to the actual Port and there was some sort of shindig going on in and around the Marina with numerous boats and small ships ……

But this one was just moored outside the Marina as it was too big to get in ……….

Don't know who owns it , or the name of it , plus i only had the poxy iPhone to take a picture of it ….

But what a Boat ….

Its called simply "A" after his wife. (see below)

I think its the most amazing looking boat on the water at the moment. Heads above all the others owned by roman and crew.

Price: $323 million
Owner: Andrey Melnichenko, Russia
Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko is the owner of this water giant, which is 390 feet in total length. The unique name of the yacht has been inspired by name of the owner’s wife, Aleksandra who has a private 80 foot long top deck to enjoy her sun bathing adventures. There is also a helipad in case Mr. Melnichenko needs to fly down in his private chopper or leave for his official duties into main lands. A lot of flooring in the master suite and the bathrooms are known to be done up in marble, apart from featuring designer fittings all over the living space, which includes the private staircase and lift. The unique shape of the boat is also known to cut through ice bergs if the need arises but is perfectly well suited for cruises in the Mediterranean waters.

looks similar,

Click image to enlarge

But has it got a low range 'box ?

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

That's utterly hideous. Why can't the world's naval architects (of wot I am one) reliably come up with ships that are beautiful, especially when gifted with unlimited budgets ...





Rant over. Graham

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Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey

I know what you mean , one person builds a " Dreadnought " bow and every super rich super shouty person has to have a new one and look where it leads us

Here is some "j" class to redress the taste balance.
 2008 MY Supercharged
Rimini Red / Jet
four zone climate
remote park heater
and no ugly kid windows.
magnus satis quod turpis satis

Nah,

If I was rich, I'd have one, and it'd be in matt black and have laser turrets on it.............

...........and I'd have my own island, and beer would come out the taps, and I'd have an invisibility cloak and.........

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

You mean something like this:

 Graham

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Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey

NNNooooooooooooo........... someones already beat me to it.

Better give up on that getting rich idea then

 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

@A1gss. I must disagree. I think it looks very "Bauhaus"actually, which is recognised as one of Germany's/Europe's greatest contributions to Modern design and culture in the last 150 years.

I also like the J-class. In fact I prefer the classic style of boat, both powered and sail over modern plastic tubs any day. But each to his own. (just like all the differing bong levels of FFRRs I guess)

No worries. I still think it's butt ugly! Graham

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Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey

the white one........................revolting
buy a sub and sink it from a distance.....

 Graham

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Gone: 10MY L320 RR Sport HSE, Ipanema Sand
Gone: 20MY Jaguar iPace HSE, Silicon Silver
Gone: 17MY RR Evoque SE Tech, Loire Blue
Gone: 08MY Discovery 3 XS, Stornoway Grey
Gone: 07MY FFRR TDV8 Vogue, Stornoway Grey

mjdronfield wrote:

But has it got a low range 'box ?

I bet his wife has!

I also think it looks absurdly ugly. Not at all well-proportioned. Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.