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| HDW/Lurssen | 126.19M | "Octopus" | 2003/19 |

Discussion in 'Lurssen Yacht' started by YachtForums, Mar 22, 2004.

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  1. Yacht News, Aug 24, 2012
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  2. Felipe, Aug 26, 2012
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    It would be great if Octopus became a role model for other true explorer yachts. Those yachts can only be used by its owners every now and then, and in between are not in use when their capabilities can help a lot in so many research/rescue projects, providing prestige to its owners.
  3. German Yachting, Oct 15, 2018
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    Sad news - Paul Allen, owner of Octopus and a fleet of other yachts, has died due to cancer.
  4. Capt Ralph, Oct 15, 2018
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    This is very sad. Best wishes and prayers to the family.
    From an previous career in IT and knowing of his ocean ventures, I always had a liking for him and his efforts.
  5. nmna, Oct 15, 2018
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    Very sad news indeed.
  6. Norseman, Oct 15, 2018
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    R.I.P.
    Cancer sucks, lost good friends to it.
    Paul Allen was one of the good guys.
  7. Gage Rowden7, Oct 15, 2018
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    Yes this is sad and unfortunate! Prayers for his family and friends.
  8. YachtForums, Oct 15, 2018
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    Hitting close to home. He was one of our first members. He lived like a rock star and he'll be rockin' heaven soon. Godspeed Paul.
  9. Bagatelle, Oct 18, 2018
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    Octopus is currently docked in Cape Town. Has been there since last week of September
  10. ychtcptn, Oct 18, 2018
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    Would be cool to hear more about his involvement on YF? Now that he has passed maybe the privacy could be opened up a bit?
  11. Jorge Lang, Oct 18, 2018
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    Carl, tell us more please.
  12. brunick, Oct 18, 2018
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    imho the opposite of what should happen - there shouldn't be talk about things like that
  13. YachtForums, Oct 18, 2018
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    I think Jannick offers wise, respectful advice.
  14. Capt Ralph, Oct 18, 2018
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    Well nothing bad but the good things. I'm sure Paul would not mind.
  15. Gage Rowden7, Oct 18, 2018
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    Either way whether we know about his involvement on this site or not, it is very cool to know that Paul has been involved on this site! At this time I don’t blame for it to stay private. Would like to know what happens with Octopus and Tatoosh.
  16. Kevin, Oct 19, 2018
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    I sincerely hope all of his projects continue. Not just Tatoosh and Octopus, but Petrel, Stratolaunch, the conservation, research, Flying Heritage Collection, Experience Music Project, and everything else he had a hand in building.
  17. Capt Ralph, Oct 19, 2018
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    Amen..
  18. Gage Rowden7, Oct 20, 2018
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    Agreed! Should in memory of him.
  19. German Yachting, Oct 20, 2018
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    Well there is about a $25 billion fortune to unwind. Half is destined for charity as per his pledge and the only surviving member is his sister. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.
  20. Gage Rowden7, Jun 11, 2019
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    I know she is in Hamburg. I wonder what will happen to Octopus and Tatoosh? Could we see one of them come to the market? I hope Octopus continues to travel around the world.
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