Wedge Too

Posted in Yachts on May 5th, 2008 by Sinan

Philippe Starck’s first and in my opinion the best yacht project. Wedge Too, unlike many of the ultra-expensive yachts we see all over the world, was built with character. The exposure of wood and the classic curves we witness in timeless yachts from the past are present in this attentively designed 68m palace on water. The exterior space on the top is enough to comfortably accommodate guests in the sun and refresh them in the jacuzzi if the sea is too cold or too dark to swim in. Although I am not a big fan of super yachts if I am ever daring enough to spend so much on something you can only visit a few times a year, I would go for something like Wegde Too. With 3 VIP rooms and 4 guest staterooms, I might as well invite family and close friends along the amazing trip around the south of Turkey.

A

Posted in Yachts on May 5th, 2008 by Sinan

Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko’s brand new 119m toy. Designed by Phillippe Starck and built by Blohm & Voss the boat was initially named Project SIGMA with 99m in length. Given that Mr. Melcichenko  has enough money (he is best-known for his energy and banking businesses and is worth approx. USD 4.6bn) to own a few other immense, but more comfortable yachts compared to the submarine-like A, I think it is my obligation to give him credit for funding a brand new vision to luxury on water. The media estimates the total cost of A at USD 300m.