In today's world, many people judge the quality of your lifestyle by the amount of economic stability you have. One of the tell-tale signs of someone being very wealthy is the presence of a yacht.

So far in 2021, more yachts have been sold than in the same period of the previous three years. A large number of shipyards have an order book that extends to 2025. The rapid growth in demand for yachts is associated not only with the forced isolation during the pandemic, but also with the growth in the number of billionaires, which, according to Forbes, increased by 660 people in 2021 and reached 2,755 — an all-time high. The Monaco Yacht Show of 2021 featured 440 yachts and 101 superyachts worth €3.6 billion, half of which were launched in 2020 and 2021.

We decided to put together a brief series of articles describing the features of the most interesting and expensive yachts that we know.

This series will be opened by a new yacht launched in 2010 and owned by a notable businessman and former scientist. What do we know about this yacht besides its impressive cost of over $100 million?

The 80.0-meter-long motor yacht was manufactured by German shipyards and has a tonnage of 2,101 GT, a beam of 13.0 m, and a draft of 3.5 m. Reymond Langton Design Ltd. handled both the external and interior design, while the naval architecture was completed by Abeking & Rasmussen. The interior remains private, but Reymond Langton Designs is renowned for their distinctive and modern style. The ship includes ample guest accommodations and space for a full-time crew. It is powered by two Caterpillar Inc. engines, capable of hosting up to 14 guests in 7 cabins with a crew of 19.

The yacht’s top speed is 16.5 knots, with a cruising speed of 14.0 knots. Guests can enjoy a beach club area with sun, music, and scenic views, a spacious fitness center, hot tub, and an on-site cinema. Its superstructure and hull are both made of aluminum.

This yacht is among the largest in the world, ranking in the top 5% in terms of overall length. It is one of 109 motor yachts in the 70–80 meter range and has an above-average interior volume compared to similar vessels.