The World's Top 5 Most Expensive Yachts

From April 22nd to 24th this year, some of Australia’s top notch racing yachts would take part of the 62nd Brisbane to Gladstone Race which is Queenland’s premier offshore passage race. Peter Harburg’s RP 66 “Black Jack”, Grant Wharington’s yacht “Skandia” and Bruce Absolon’s Volvo 60 “Spirit of the Maid” are among the most well-known strong participants of this annual event.

As dictated by the competition’s tradition, this race would start at Brisbane which boasts of its gorgeous river and proximity to the east coast, which provides a greater yachting experience for those who would like to de-stress themselves after being burned out by work. Of course, this relaxing time would be best served with a very elegant and luxurious yacht.

Yachting, for the new generation, is no longer about where to sail but it’s all about how lavish the one that you are sailing in. The more classy and costly your yacht is, the higher the prestige you get. Hmmm… The feeling must be exactly what it is for these owners of the most expensive yachts in the world:

5. Octopus

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Worth: $ 200 million

This world’s eighth largest yacht is owned by Microsoft co-founder and America’s 3rd richest man and the world’s 7th, Paul Allen, which stretches for 414 feet. Launched in 2003, this yacht boasts of 2 helicopters, 7 boats and a submarine with room that can accommodate 10 men. It requires an annual budget of $20 million in order to keep the yacht in good working condition and to cover the crew salaries.

Source: wirecyber.com

Build : 2003

Length overall: 413.4 ft / 126 m

Beam : 68.9 ft / 21 m

Draught : 19.2 ft / 5.85 m

Owner : Paul Allen

Captain : Glenn Dalby

Crew : 50

Charter : Private

Guests : 24

Builder : Lurssen / HDW

Refit : 2008

Hull/Structure : Steel/Aluminum

Engine : 8X 1790KW Mercedes Benz diesels + 2X 6MW ABB electric motors

Range : 8001 – 9000

Max speed : 20 kts / 23.02 miles/h

Cruise speed: 17 kts / 19.56 miles/h

Tonnage : 9932 gross tons

Fuel : 849446 liters / 224399.89 gallons

Water : 174886 liters / 46199.99 gallons

4. The Rising Sun

Source: lh4.ggpht.com

Worth: $ 200 million

This 453-foot pricey yacht is co-owned by Larry Ellison and David Geffen. This luxurious was built for the purpose of beating out Paul Allen’s Octopus in terms of size and interiors. Indeed, this fabulous sea vessel has a colossal swimming pool, cinema, wine cellar, 16 suites, basketball court and a helicopter pad to name a few of its amenities. Its exteriors were designed by the late Jon Bannenberg and its interiors by Laura Seccombe.

Source: wirecyber.com

Length: 452.75ft (138 m) long

Cruising speed: 28 knots

Four diesels giving an output of 48 000 horsepower.

Production cost: US$200+ (In fact, it’s for sale.)

Total living space: 8 000 square meters.

Huge inside swimming pool

Extensive wine cellar

A cinema

Basketball court that doubles as a helicopter pad

Suites for 16 guests

82 rooms on five storeys

Space for private submarine

3. Lady Moura

Source: tradingmastermind.com

Worth: $210 million

Owned by Saudi Arabian multi-millionaire, Nasser al-Rashid, is 344 feet long which houses a 75-foot dining table to start with its amazing interior. It even has a pool with a retractable roof and a beach resort that slides out on one side of the boat, which has sand, deck chairs and palm trees to give a very authentic beach resort experience.

Source: wikipedia.org

Length overall: 105.8 m (344 ft)

Breadth: 18.5 m

Draught: 5.5 m

Speed: 20 kn

Yacht name: Lady Moura

Launch: 1990

Owner: Nasser Al-Rashid (ex-wife owns Phocea)

Builder: Blohm + Voss, Germany

Naval architect: Luigi Sturchio - Diana Yacht Design

Hull: Steel

Engines: 2 x 6,868 hp Deutz-MWM

Tender: On board helicopter

10th largest "private yacht" in 2005

Photo date: June 15, 2005 19:11:07

Locations: Monaco, Palma de Mallorca, Porto Cervo

Registered: Nassau

2. Dubai

Source: image.superyachts.com

Worth: $350 million

This second largest yacht in the world is owned by the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai and the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This yacht was first commissioned to Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei but, because of lack of funds, the former took over it and named it Golden Star. This 531-foot lavishly adorned yacht boasts of impressive interiors that include 3 elevators, a variety of pools, hot tubs, sunbathing areas, open-glass staircase, formal dining area and VIP suites. It has air conditioning system that is utilized to combat the very hot climate in Dubai. To add more to the expensive details of this yacht is a mega yacht helicopter pad.

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Name: Dubai

Former Names: Panhandle; Golden Star; Platinum

Completed: 2006

Dubai's Shipyard: Platinum Yachts FZCO. Dubai hull and superstructure built by Blohm & Voss with Platinum Yachts.

Port: Dubai

Country: UAE

Type: Motor Yacht

Designer: Andrew Winch

Interior Designer: Andrew Winch Designs Ltd.

Dubai Hull Material: Steel

Superstructure: Steel/Aluminium

Length Overall: 531.50 feet (162 meters)

Beam: 72.18 feet (22 meters)

Draught Max: 16.40 feet (5 meters)

Gross Tonnage: 13470

Displacement: 9150

Dubai's Max Guests: 72

Crew: Cabins available for 88 crew, including Captain, Chief Engineer & Doctor. A total of 115 persons including crew and guest staff.

Mega Yacht Engine Manufacturer: MTU

Dubai Engine Type: Diesel

Number of Engines: 4

Engine HP: 8,450 Total HP: 33,800

Model: 20V 1163 TB93

KW: 6,301 Total KW: 25,205

Propulsion: Dual-shaft propulsion system each consisting of 2 MTU 20V1163TB93 (6323 kW each) via reduction gears MAAG (twin input single output configuration) connected to a controllable pitch propeller.

Dubai's Max Speed: 26

Yacht Cruise Speed: 25

Yacht Range: 8,500 at 25

Fuel Capacity: 277,410 Gallons (1,050,000 Liters)

Water Capacity: 105,680 Gallons (400,000 Liters)

Fresh Watermakers: Reverse Osmosis plant with 2x 50m3/24hrs capacity

1. Eclipse

Source: eventective.com

Worth: $1.2 billion

Owned by Roman Abramovich, Russian billionaire and Chelsea football club owner, this must be the most expensive oceangoing luxury that has gone over $1 billion that features a missile detection system, bullet-proof windows, 2 helicopter pads and three launches just to describe how well-protected and secured it is. To add more to its high-priced features, this yacht has a 5,000 square foot master bedroom, 11 guest cabins, 2 swimming pools, hot tubs , sports complex and dance floor.

Source: eventective.com

Owner: Roman Abramovich

Estimated Length: 557 feet

Built: Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany

Interior Designer: Terence Disdale

Material: Steel

Propulsion: Diesel

Cruise Speed: 22 knots

Maximum Speed: 25 knots

Approx. Weight: 13,000 gross tons

Reference: www.forums.sgclub.com/singapore/top_5_most_232247.html

New Toyota Prius 2011

Prius is certified as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV), which means it runs 75 percent cleaner than the standard for Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV). That's a remarkable feat. Prius' hybrid powertrain and regenerative braking systems are sure to garner the lion's share of the media's attention. But little things add up too. Here are some of the unsung energy-efficient innovations that'll have the competition scratching their heads.

2011 Toyota Prius MPV With Latest Reviews And Prices. Although still preoccupied with the completion of the recall, do not delay the program from Toyota Japan that have been scheduled. Included with the production of environmentally friendly vehicles.

2011 Toyota Prius is not the most comfortable car or the fastest on the market, but the Prius makes up for this mistake with a star rating fuel economy 51/48 mpg city / highway, the highest in the market.

Now that the hybrid market grows, it is important to learn more about the cars in this class thrives. Toyota Prius has been on the market since 1997, and it's come a long way. It obtained generous trunk and interior more spacious, and most importantly, the highest fuel economy ratings 51/48 mpg city / highway all hybrid cars and gasoline in the market.

They were right. From hybrid sedan on the market, the Prius has the best combination of cargo space, interior space and high fuel economy compared to other models. This is also the most affordable. One thing the Prius is not big on performance. Some reviewers say it handles like a tool, and others say it is only good for everyday use. However, if you want faster hybrid, it's a good idea to check out the competition.

Averaging 51/48 mpg city / highway, 2011 Toyota Prius hybrid most fuel efficient on the market, but with 1.8-liter hybrid powertrain that produces 134 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque, it is not the most powerful.

There are four trims: Prius II, III, IV and V. Each model receives the same powertrain.

Toyota has not released pricing for 2011 Toyota Prius, but the 2010 model starts at $ 22,800, the position of the Honda Insight which is cheaper and pricier Ford Fusion Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Power of the Prius' biggest fuel economy rating of 51/48 mpg city / highway that goes beyond hybrid cars and gasoline at this price range. To help maximize mileage driver, the Prius allows the driver to select one of three driving modes, each offering different performance characteristics and efficiency numbers: Eco, the most efficient fuel, Normal and Power, the most efficient.

2011 Prius is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder inline engine kilowatts of electricity and motor-60. This powertrain produces 134 horsepower and 105 pound feet of torque, which exceeds the Honda Insight 's 98 horsepower and 123 foot pounds of torque. Prius, however, is less powerful than the Toyota Camry Hybrid and Ford Fusion Hybrid. Combined, 's Fusion 2.5 four-cylinder engine and electric motor foot pump 191 horsepower and 136 pounds of torque, while the Camry has 147 horsepower and 138 foot pounds of torque. But their power comes at a cost, both have fuel economy ratings of 41/36 mpg city lower / highway and 31/35 mpg city / highway, respectively.

Prius will never be a sports car, but always will prioritize fuel economy. Prius does not disappoint in this arena. The EPA says gets an average of 51/48 mpg city / highway, the best mileage for gasoline-run cars in this price range.

Blogger Charles LeBlanc will be welcomed into the Google Elite Blogger Club!!! Readers will have to pay a small fee if they wish to continue reading this Blog!!!

We knew it was going to happen but the question was when?

This blog will soon hit one million visitors and when that happens, I, Charles LeBlanc, the number one blogger and the number one bullshitter in New Brunswick, will be welcomed into the Google Elite Blogger Club, reserved for members who have achieved one million hits on their blogs. As you know, Google owns Blogger, so it's quite an honour to be invited to join this "elite" club.








With this milestone come some changes, some good and some bad.

The first good thing that will happen is that Google will deposit a $10,000 prize into my bank through my Pay Pal account.






Keep in mind, dear reader, you don't have to wait for Google to give me $10,000 prize. If each and every one of you gave me even one dollar, I'd reach the $10,000 mark by April 15! And that's just from the provincial government employees who visit my blog every day. I know they are coming because I can read their IP addresses in my stats counter. You can't hide from Charles!!

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I need to pay the bills, after all, being on welfare it's tough trying to keep up with all this technology: cameras, external hard drives, lap top computers, scanners, and memory cards are expensive! I might add that I need a new pair of sneakers so I can run after these crooked MLA's!!

It was so bad yesterday that I had to bum $2.00 from a panhandler!!!






Besides, I'm getting sick of peanut butter sandwiches on white bread and I'm trying to lose weight so with more money I can buy some decent food instead of loading up on crap.

Back to the Google Elite Blogger Club $10,000 prize... the great thing about all that money is that since it's a prize, I won't have to claim it because it's considered a "windfall" so I can still collect my monthly welfare cheque. Isn't that great? I'm going to have an amazing summer with all that money! Whoo-hoo! Party time!!

All this didn't happen without a lot of hard work. My name is very popular and Google's algorithms prove it. Do a search for Charles LeBlanc in Google and when you spell C-H-A-R-L my name appears after Charlie Sheen and right before Charles Manson.









I don't know if I should be happy about that or insulted but what the heck. As long as I get that tax free $10,000 to blow this summer.

It didn't hurt that my 4000 YouTubes have accumulated one million views either! The interview I had with Tom Green really gave me some credibility all around the world. That guy is famous, just like me.






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Not even Premier David Alward has been in the New York Times! Hey, I don't even think Stephen Harper has been in the New York Times.

But as I said, there will be some changes that come along with hitting this milestone.

The first thing is readers will not be able to view all my blogs without subscribing to Blogger.com and paying a fee.

It's a trade off: Google acknowledges that I have been doing this for free so the fees will allow me to make a few extra bucks for my hard work putting Blogger.com and Google on the map in Canada!!!

However, readers will be able to see < FREE OF CHARGE > two blog postings every 24 hours and one video.

Thing is, I blog at least 10 stories per day so only readers who are registered members of Blogger.com will be allowed to comment on my carefully researched, well written stories.

The new rules will also affect the many readers who end up on this blog through the comments section.

My deal with Google will only allow people who subscribe to this blog to read the comments section.

People who don't pay a fee will not be able to read or leave comments. As far as I'm concerned, this will be a great way to get rid of the cowardly comments from anonymous posters who don't have the guts to sign their name.

I believe a $25.00 fee per year is a reasonable price to pay for the privilege of being a member of New Brunswick's number one blog. Even the Daily Gleaner is practically giving away their paper these days for $2 a week. That's more than $100 a year. My blog has better, more action news and I'm right on top of it as it's happening in downtown Fredericton, in Mactaquac, Marysville, at the legislature, on the green, on the trail north side and south side. None of the other media, CBC, CTV, Global, Daily Gleaner, Telegraph Journal, and Canadian Press can keep up to me and they know it!







So this is the way it's going to be and if you don't like it, too bad. I'm very glad that Google will be accepting me in the Elite Blogger Club. It's a great honour and I will be enjoying the huge benefits that come along with the title!





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Acura completa 25 anos de EUA

Entrada da marca nos EUA foi fundamental para o reconhecimmento das montadoras japonesas

Utilizada pela Honda para vender automóveis de luxo nos Estados Unidos, Canadá e México, há 25 anos, a Acura invadia o mercado norte americano. Os primeiros modelos de sucesso da marca foram o Legend e o Integra. A entrada da Acura nos EUA foi de fundamental importância para as montadoras japonesas, pois foi a partir do êxito da Acura que surgiu o respeito pelas empresas nipônicas, que posteriormente fundaram a Infiniti e a Lexus.

No ano de estreia, para alegria da Honda, a Acura conseguiu vender  100 mil unidades, desempenho respeitável para uma marca de luxo de segunda linha nos EUA. O principal responsável pelo sucesso da marca foi o Legend com motor V-6 de quatro cilindros.

1986 - Acura Integra


Em 1990, quando a toyota lançou a Lexus e a Nissan criou a Infiniti, a Acura perdeu parte de sua popularidade. Foi neste ano que a empresa saiu do primeiro lugar nas vendas e registrou queda. Além das concorrentes japonesas, a marca também teve de enfrentar a gigante Ferrari.

Em 1991, o sedan de médio porte Vigor chegou ao mercado, ampliando a gama de veículos da Acura. Impulsionado por um motor montado longitudinalmente, de cinco cilindros, o Vigor foi comercializado pela marca por cinco anos seguidos, até ser substituído pelo TL, em 1995.

Na virada para os anos 2000, a empresa continuou a ter um desempenho satisfatório nas vendas. O sedã TSX chegou em 2004. Já em 2007 foi a vez de lançar o crossover esportivo RDX. Seguido pelo design ousado do crossover ZDX, de 2009. Para este ano, a principal notícia da Acura é a atualização do modelo TL.

1994 - Acura Vigor


2004 - Acura TSX

2007 - Acura RDX

2009 - ZDX Concept

2012- Acura TL

Novo Toyota Yaris é flagrado sem disfarces

Compacto ganha espaço interno e linhas menos comportadas

O novo Toyota Yaris foi flagrado praticamente sem camuflagens nas instalções da marca no Japão. O modelo está pronto para ser apresentado oficialmente no próximo Salão de Frankfurt e é maior do que a geração atual.

O carro ganhou linhas mais agressivas e angulosas, além da grade dianteira características de carros como o Prius e o RAV4. O modelo é um dos mais vendidos da Toyota no mundo, e irá competir diretamente como o Honda Fit. São esperados eficientes motores à gasolina e diesel, além de uma possível opção híbrida.

Novo Toyota Yaris é flagrado sem disfarces

Compacto ganha espaço interno e linhas menos comportadas

O novo Toyota Yaris foi flagrado praticamente sem camuflagens nas instalções da marca no Japão. O modelo está pronto para ser apresentado oficialmente no próximo Salão de Frankfurt e é maior do que a geração atual.

O carro ganhou linhas mais agressivas e angulosas, além da grade dianteira características de carros como o Prius e o RAV4. O modelo é um dos mais vendidos da Toyota no mundo, e irá competir diretamente como o Honda Fit. São esperados eficientes motores à gasolina e diesel, além de uma possível opção híbrida.