Yachts And Yachting

Yachts And Yachting

Tatoosh Yacht – For the Best Yachting Experience

Yachting is a unique experience in itself and there are quite a lot of individuals who do not prefer any other way of experiencing the magic and beauty of the sea other than yachting. With the help of a yacht, you can have a private, luxury vacation which can make a lot of difference in the way you travel. With a yacht, it is possible for you to design your own itinerary and decide the course of your travels and vacations. Also, with the kind of amenities that are available on board yachts today, it is possible for guests to fully enjoy the luxuries. Travelling by a yacht is a comfortable, luxurious and a unique way to experience the beauty of the sea.

The Tatoosh

Tatoosh is a 301 feet private yacht. The yacht is owned by Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft who also owns the Octopus. Currently, Tatoosh is the 26th largest yacht in the world which had been built originally for Craig McCaw. The yacht had been built in Germany at Rendsburg by Nobiskrug. The construction of the yacht had been completed in the year 2000. The construction and design of the yacht has been done by Kusch Yachts. The cost of the Tatoosh when it had been purchased in 2001 by Paul Allen had been $100 Million.

The Tatoosh is the ultimate in luxury, as can be seen from the yacht’s design and the amenities and features of the yacht. The yacht has been built with careful attention to detail and every need and comfort of the guests has been thought of while designing the interior of the Tatoosh. The yacht is available for hire. The features of the yacht when it comes to its outside as well as interior design are all top of the line and are considered to be one of the best in yachts. The Tatoosh yacht is for those who want to experience the ultimate in yachting experience.

Accommodation

Accommodation on board the Tatoosh is absolutely luxurious. The guest suites are all designed beautifully and with much care about the comfort of the guests. There are five decks on board and the master suite along with the other guest cabins are located on the top deck. The main deck has a powder room for the ladies, the staterooms, the dining area and a saloon which has a soothing, relaxing ambiance. All of the guest cabins are spacious and have ensuite bathrooms.

Amenities

The amenities and facilities available on the Tatoosh are quite interesting and one of the best that can be found in yachts. The yacht has a swimming pool which has an adjustable floor. The pool is located on the main deck under a full overhang. There is also a movie theater on board along with facilities to have two helicopters on board for transportation. The other amenities on board include sailboats and power boats, sea doo’s and top of the line communication facilities.

About the Author

<a href=http://www.fraseryachts.com/Sale/sale_gallery.aspx?YachtID=Y5457_FL>Tatoosh Yacht</a> is available for sale from Fraser yachts, specialists in <a href=http://fraseryachts.com/Charter/Default.aspx>luxury yacht charter</a>, sales and management.

what defines a yacht from a large boat?

deos it have to have a living quarter? a minimum length? cost a certain amount? can a yacht be a just a large center console? deos a yacht have to have a crew? what makes a yacht a yacht and not just a boat?

Great question . . .

My how times change. . . Now days it has become an “ego” thing, as most anyone will call anything a “yacht” –

But, what really distinguishes a large cabin cruiser, or a large sailing sloop from a yacht?
the answer is pure and absolute “luxury”.

Originally, (and up until the 80′s) a “yacht” was typically defined as “a rich man’s boat; a very luxuriously appointed, privately owned vessel, usually 50 or more feet in length, that is used for recreational and pleasure purposes”. In fact, if you get your hands on an old dictionary or encyclopedia – it will give this definition (or similar) and go on to say that “a yacht is immediately recognized by its luxury as being owned by a very rich man.”

Obviously, the current day use of the word has strayed far from its original “American” usage. I however, simply can’t shed my belief and favoritism for the older and traditional meaning. For example, my previous vessel was a 48′ sloop, my current vessel is a 44′ catamaran. It is a very comfortable vessel. It looks great and it is very “comfortably” equipped – not luxuriously appointed. It has an apartment size head (or bathroom) two refrigerators, a stove, microwave, a 10′ long galley (kitchen) counter top, a 6′ x 8′ walk in closet, and a comfortable master suite large enough for a queen size bed. – but it is very far from being a “yacht” – least wise from the “old” (and my own) definition.

People (including boat owners) today will call almost anything a yacht – the dictionary now says anything over 20′ and most don’t mention anything about luxury.
So, as long as it is not a canoe, kayak, or pontoon boat – I guess you can pick your own definition.

For me, I go with J.P Morgan’s answer to the question by Henry Clay Pierce, when asked how much a “yacht” cost. J.P Morgan’s response: “You have no right to own a yacht if you have to ask that question.”

Now if that doesn’t acurately define the length and luxury of what a yacht really is – I don’t know what else does.

Happy and Safe Boating,
John

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