Luxury Fishing! Saudi Prince Buys World's Largest Sportfishing Yacht For Rs 581 Crore; Check Pics

Saudi Prince Turki bin Muqrin Al Saud grabbed a lot of attention recently when his photo along with his brand new toy Tesla cybertruck got viral. So much so that even Tesla founder Elon Musk reacted to it.

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The prince has moved on to another spectacular vehicle and bought the world's longest sportfishing yacht that is currently out on sea trials.

When introducing its sea trials, its builder, the Dutch company Royal Huisman described the yacht as the "the? largest and the most luxurious and individually true sportfish yacht in the world," measuring 171 feet (52 meters) in length and towering with six decks. To provide perspective, it's two meters longer than an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Appropriately named 'Special One,' this lavish vessel boasts an elongated bow, towering bulwarks, and a low fishing cockpit at the rear.

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According to its builder, the Dutch firm Royal Huisman, the yacht is poised to surpass the US Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyer, reaching impressive speeds of 35 knots. With its remarkable combination of size and velocity, the Special One, presently undergoing sea trials, has garnered significant attention and demand. Here's a comprehensive overview of this luxurious cruiser.

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Here are the official specifications:

Type: Sport Fish Yacht

Length overall: 52m / 171ft “world’s largest true sportfish yacht”

Hull & superstructure: Alustar? aluminium

Exterior, interior design and naval architecture: Vripack Yacht Design

Owner’s representative: Pascarelli Consulting working with Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine

Builder: Royal Huisman

What Is The Cost Of ‘Special One’?

The owner of 'Special One' is a member of the Saudi Royal family, Prince Turki bin Muqrin Al Saud, who is the 50-year-old nephew of King Salman. Upon the completion of its sea trials, the Prince will assume ownership of the vessel. Additionally, Prince Turki is a licensed helicopter and fixed-wing pilot and runs a real estate firm in Turkey.

The Prince reportedly bought the special yacht for an astounding $70 million (Rs 581 crore).

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