Outrageous Yachts

There is nothing more expensive than a megayacht and owning one is the ultimate status symbol. In the 1950s and 1960s yachts such as Aristotle Onassis's 325 foot yacht Christina were an exlusive indulgence, playgrounds for the rich and famous. Today fabulous yachts continue to be the definitive way for tycoons, royalty and superstars to display their wealth, power and taste- they just keep getting bigger and some of them are truly outrageous. This stunning book showcases 20 of these magnificent vessels, featuring lavish colour photographs and information about their builders and designers. Ranging in size from a relatively modest 138 feet to an incredible 424 feet, the yachts include the newly built Christina O, Larry Ellison's 424 foot Rising Sun, Roman Abramovich's Pelorus, Tom Perkins's Maltese Falcon, and Predator, Hyperion and Sea Force One. There is even a chapter on chartering ruising megayachts in the Grenadines, French Polynesia and Antarctica, a tantalising glimpse of an amazing alternative kind of holiday. This lavish volume will be irresistible to anyone who owns, or dreams of owning a luxury yacht.