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The most ridiculous yacht design...

Discussion in 'Yacht Designers Discussion' started by vivariva, Sep 15, 2008.

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  1. vivariva, Sep 15, 2008
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    vivariva

    vivariva Senior Member

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    I saw this "thing" yesterday at Istanbul on the Bosphorus :). I thought it was an art project at first. I think it deserves an award, don't you agree?

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  2. Coenharbour, Sep 15, 2008
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    Hi Vivariva,

    I really hope this is a mistake. It (imho) doesn't even deserve a post in the rogues thread.

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  3. YachtForums, Sep 15, 2008
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    I'm at a loss for words... :eek:
  4. Fishtigua, Sep 15, 2008
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    Yuck

    May I just say YUCK, Yuck and just to make sure YUCK :eek:
  5. rocdiver, Sep 15, 2008
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    Please tell me it is some kind of inland waterway, reception/party vessel? I hope so due to the open layout of the main deck . . . but I fear otherwise . . .
  6. Codger, Sep 15, 2008
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    Gets the award for "Best Potential Artificial Reef". Coral polyps from many seas voted unanimously and are waiting.
  7. YachtForums, Sep 15, 2008
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    Laughed Out Loud on that! Good to see you back old friend. :)
  8. NYCAP123, Sep 15, 2008
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    When I read about the designing of M/Y A I was struck by the statement that the designer was given a completely free hand. Personally, I like the outcome there. THIS however is the potential result of such an arrangement. In fact it almost looks like several designers were given carte blanche here.
  9. Loren Schweizer, Sep 16, 2008
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    There ya have it folks--the result of hiring a one-armed NA.
    This trumps my earlier suspicion that the design came from the guy who invented the Erector Set for kids.
  10. strat57, Sep 16, 2008
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    Well.... someone somewhere must think this has "great lines". Personally? I'm just not one of them. The potential as an artificial reef seem to fit well though.
  11. Dan Evans, Sep 16, 2008
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    Im sure she has a great personality...

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  12. vivariva, Sep 16, 2008
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    To add one more thing to the "reventon" s impressive list of amenities is the onboard A/C capability.

    I would like to draw your attention to the external A/C compressor unit on the starboard quarter. Someone took one from his home and installed it near the passageway :). Practical people, I have to admit.

    Cheers
  13. Castlerock, Sep 16, 2008
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    Someone please do my eyes a favor and relieve this man of his plasma cutter and welder.
  14. CTdave, Sep 16, 2008
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    I'm not. Fugly!

    Not only did someone draw that on paper (while on crystal meth) but a second person said "beautiful, lets build it" and finally, someone actually paid for it. :eek:
  15. Codger, Sep 17, 2008
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    I had to come back and look at the artificial reef candidate again. Is there something odd about the anchor placement? If this thing ever gets underway wouldn't the chain locker get filled up pretty quickly?
    The Reef just gets better and better doesn't it....
  16. K1W1, Sep 17, 2008
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    Hi,

    It looks like it was once a longer boat that has been chopped off and crimped up at the stern!
  17. CODOG, Sep 17, 2008
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    I thought that too...if you squint a bit you can see some nice hull lines and a lovely bow. Probably a conversion, possibly someone's pride and joy *shudder*
  18. CaptPKilbride, Sep 17, 2008
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    At least they have satellite tv!
  19. Innomare, Sep 25, 2008
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    Yes, at least when they switch off the radar :D
  20. artwork, Sep 29, 2008
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    What was it in a previous life?

    I see this as a conversion. If you cover the (presumeably added bow) and the pilothouse, this was an auto ferry. No interior bulkheads, generous scuppers just above a healthy rub strake. It could have been . . . . .

    Perhaps if one wanted to build a supersonic jet, but only had a cargo container to start with, it could look like this.
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