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Monday, May 01, 2006

Paul Allen's Octopus

paul allen boat

paul allen boat






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showing Yacht Man of War Alos home for the Sudmirne Also showing upper Hellport and Hanger


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Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen is rich, very rich, and he's not afraid to show it. At 416ft long, The 'Octopus' is the world's largest yacht (it's more like a cruise liner) and cost a whopping $200 million.

The Octopus has Permanent crew of 60, including several former Navy Seals.It has Two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 man submarine and a remote controlled vehicle for crawling on the Ocean floor. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater.

On average, owners must spend a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price every year to keep these yachts in good working condition and cover crew salaries. Therefore “Octopus” which cost Allen US$200 million requires a US$20 million annual budget.


Tatoosh, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's second-best yacht