Surprised!! We were too when we came across this piece of information. We heard of mobile phones, cameras, diamonds, paintings even cars and small boats at times… but this one just took the entire pie.
In 2006 the Code named “P967 PROJECT” yacht designed by Frank Mulder and built by 4Yacht of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was up for sale on ebay at a handsome price tag of $168,000,000.00. the auction was for a deposit of 50% which was $85,000,000.00, of the purchase price.
eBay link of the auction
About the Yacht –
The 405' (123.4 m) yacht, dubbed the 'Gigayacht', will feature a 3000 sq. ft. master suite, luxury office area, salon, cinema room, fitness room,10 multi-level VIP Suites with panoramic windows, eight guest cabins, helicopter garage, retractable elevator, and a 55 X 35 pool off the aft deck.
Whos the Lucky buyer?
There has been no certainty about the buyer of this GigaYacht but there have been claims of the Chelsea owner Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich to have added it to his already large collection of Super yachts.
Current Status?
After doing some more research we came across this link from boatquest and yachtworld where it was available for sale for EUR 159,500,000 / USD 252,664,061 and it is still being sold by 4Yacht.com
We have not been able to solve the mystery of the owner of this P967 PROJECT. We have managed to get the buyers ebay username which is logansport46947 and the link is http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/logansport46947/
Quick facts about the yacht –
LOA: 405' (123.4 m)
Beam: 55'7" (16.9 m)
Draft: Min 16'5" (5 m)
Speed: 16 knots / 20 knots
Location - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Year: Mfg-2007 Model-2007
Model: P967 405' Motoryacht
Mfg: CUSTOM BUILT
Type: Motor Yacht, Fly Bridge with Cockpit
Engine Model: Caterpillar
If any one has latest news on this vessel, do let us know.
Apr 16, 2008
Most Expensive Item Sold On eBay EVER – The P967 PROJECT Yacht!!
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