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crew · 14 January 2014, 06:48 AM

Hi all.
I'm in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands for vacation.
I had lunch today in the capital town of Charlotte Amalie.
The harbor is filled with cruise ships and yachts of all sizes.
Below is a pic I took with my iPhone (very appropriate, as you will read) of the Yacht Venus.
This yacht was built for Steve Jobs and was completed about a year after his death. The design is described as minimalistic with no unneeded lines. Reminds me of how Jobs designed his products.
Very cool.

cop414 · 14 January 2014, 06:53 AM

WOW John, damn thing looks like a car carrier! Thanks for the pic!

wantonebad · 14 January 2014, 07:41 AM

House in the CA hills maybe, but not a yacht, not a fan of the apple-boat. JMHO

Darlinboy · 14 January 2014, 08:43 AM

Bugly! (Short for butt ugly, but pronounced boog-lee)

Hairdude1 · 14 January 2014, 08:46 AM

Wow

Brenngun · 14 January 2014, 09:00 AM

Yeah well there's nothing about a 78m yacht that screams minimalist regardless of who was supposed to own it.

Tri-Tip · 14 January 2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlinboy

Bugly! (Short for butt ugly, but pronounced boog-lee)

I think you meant fugly.

Dr. Robert · 14 January 2014, 10:00 AM

I prefer whatshisname I think it's Paul Allen
His yacht the octopus

zama · 14 January 2014, 06:16 PM

Thankfully his boat designer does not touch his IT design, imagine the knock down deal somebody must have got on that, yes it cost us $85M to design and build but for you....$2M driveaway.....Just keep your dark sunglasses on.

bayerische · 14 January 2014, 08:09 PM

It's an amazing yacht. Too bad he never got to enjoy it.

azguy · 15 January 2014, 12:54 AM

who owns it now..?

wantonebad · 15 January 2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

who owns it now..?

I'm guessing his family took ownership, they were in a battle with the construction company that built it, the company wanted money before they would deliver it and that was contested. Not sure if it was sold right away or if it's being offered as a charter or if they are using it?

james1787 · 15 January 2014, 01:06 AM

Where is the apple logo?

mtrunner · 15 January 2014, 01:13 AM

What an ugly looking yacht! Terrible lookijng on the outside but I bet the inside is amazing.

jcd · 15 January 2014, 02:11 AM

It looks ok to me. Almost an art deco kind of thing going on.

But I suppose, who am I to judge, since it's a lot nicer than my yacht.

crew · 15 January 2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

who owns it now..?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtrunner

What an ugly looking yacht! Terrible lookijng on the outside but I bet the inside is amazing.

According to what I found on Google, the yacht is owned by Jobs' widow. As was mentioned above there was a financial matter for a brief period before the boat was released to the estate.
From what I read Steve Jobs had little involvement in the design of the yacht but total involvement in the interior layout. He would spend 1 day every 6 weeks, for 5 years, going over interior details in explicit micro-management.
Many have commented here about this not being an attractive design, and I would generally agree. However, the boat looks like something that the founder of Apple would appreciate. Jobs may not have had a lot of exterior involvement but I have to believe he approved the concept drawings. The lines and clean look of the yacht remind me in some ways of Apple products. The beauty is in the simplicity. Or, I could just be totally screwed up!
Btw, one final thought, the lines of this yacht remind me of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Cc1966 · 15 January 2014, 03:07 AM

The various google pics of "Venus" do indeed make the yacht look good IMO.

crew · 15 January 2014, 03:19 AM

Ok, for all you yacht purists, here is a pic I took this morning at Magen's Bay Beach.
This is a beautiful beach and often earns Top 10 honors in the world's best beaches polls.
This yacht was anchored in Magen's Bay. As opposed to Venus, this is very traditional with graceful lines.

Dr. Robert · 15 January 2014, 03:20 AM

Re: Crew's photo..................now that is a yacht......but I still like the Octopus mo bettah, brah.

Dr. Robert · 15 January 2014, 03:20 AM

Re: Crew's photo..................now that is a yacht......but I still like the Octopus mo bettah, brah.

Dr. Robert · 15 January 2014, 03:20 AM

Re: Crew's photo..................now that is a yacht......but I still like the Octopus mo bettah, brah.

crew · 15 January 2014, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Re: Crew's photo..................now that is a yacht......but I still like the Octopus mo bettah, brah.

So nice he said it thrice!

Bob!

wantonebad · 15 January 2014, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by crew

The lines of this yacht remind me of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

I agree, maybe a more derivative disciple, hence my California Hills comment.

kilyung · 15 January 2014, 05:20 AM

Please… this is a yacht!

GB-man · 15 January 2014, 09:57 AM

It looks like the worlds most expensive houseboat haha

Darlinboy · 15 January 2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I think you meant fugly.

Synonyms

zama · 15 January 2014, 07:08 PM

Frank Lloyd Wright or world's largest Houseboat barge. I love boats and Art Deco and I am still going with houseboat..... There have been some extreme edgy boats come out, but for me this sure is not it. Give me a 50's Feadship with a secret underwater dive platform any day (Called the Disco Volante). I am lucky enough to live just up from the Sydney luxury yacht marina and see amazing ships from 80-200ft and every one of them is better looking than this. If you want to look at what wealth can buy Roman Abromovich wins hands down, I think he has something life 14 yachts in his fleet including the attached....

http://www.google.com.au/search?q=ro...w=1152&bih=611

Andad · 15 January 2014, 07:17 PM

That gave me a headache Craig - had to terminate.

b06tmm · 15 January 2014, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjspark

It looks like the worlds most expensive houseboat haha

It actually looks like something a Bond villain would have.

crew · 16 January 2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by b06tmm

It actually looks like something a Bond villain would have.

Good call, indeed it does.

14 January 2014, 06:53 AM	#2
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zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	Thankfully his boat designer does not touch his IT design, imagine the knock down deal somebody must have got on that, yes it cost us $85M to design and build but for you....$2M driveaway.....Just keep your dark sunglasses on. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	It's an amazing yacht. Too bad he never got to enjoy it. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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jcd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Jack Location: Wisconsin Watch: me vector Posts: 1,152	It looks ok to me. Almost an art deco kind of thing going on. But I suppose, who am I to judge, since it's a lot nicer than my yacht.

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Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,707	Re: Crew's photo..................now that is a yacht......but I still like the Octopus mo bettah, brah. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Please… this is a yacht!

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GB-man 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,660	It looks like the worlds most expensive houseboat haha

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zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	Frank Lloyd Wright or world's largest Houseboat barge. I love boats and Art Deco and I am still going with houseboat..... There have been some extreme edgy boats come out, but for me this sure is not it. Give me a 50's Feadship with a secret underwater dive platform any day (Called the Disco Volante). I am lucky enough to live just up from the Sydney luxury yacht marina and see amazing ships from 80-200ft and every one of them is better looking than this. If you want to look at what wealth can buy Roman Abromovich wins hands down, I think he has something life 14 yachts in his fleet including the attached.... http://www.google.com.au/search?q=ro...w=1152&bih=611 __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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