Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko (43) now owns a new mega superyacht which is around 465 feet long and has massive masts that are, no more no less, but 300 feet high! Undoubtedly, the so called Sailing Yacht A is now the biggest yacht and the largest glider ever constructed! The gigantic beauty is worth more than $400 million, thus we can freely say that it also deserves the title world`s most expensive yacht ever seen in the billionaires` club.
Being a member of the billionaire club sure requires more than stacks in the safe. It then comes to style where you have to prove yourself that you know how to spend your money! And Russian billionaire definitely knows how to spend his hard earned money!
Sailing Yacht A is actually an enhanced version of the previous “Motor Yacht A” by Melnichenko. It features a hybrid diesel electric drive motor, it has eight floors, underwater observatory and it can comfortably accommodate 20 people and 54 crew members. The extravagant design is made by Frenchman Philippe Starck, while the construction phase was left to the famous German shipbuilding company “Nobiskrug”. The royal blue color dominates the interior of this luxurious fortress and almost each room offers a captivating view. The top speed is 23 mph!
By the way, Mr. Melnichenko`s wealth is estimated at nine billion dollars and “Forbs” placed him 97th in the list of richest people in the world. Among its extravagant vehicles and yachts, he owns a “Boeing 737”. Now that`s the dream, huh? Sail on your yacht a little bit than go in the air with you Boeing 737! Check out the video and find out what kind of a yacht is worth 400 million dollars!
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