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Perfect Pedigree
Michael Verdon
02/02/2004
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 | | "THE BUYER IS PUTTING millions in the hands of the yard, and the only real assurance you have is the history of the yard, and what it has built before. that’s why its pedigree is so crucial." |
That’s clearly an understatement. Compare the extremely high-tech, almost militaristic hull of 233-foot Skat, delivered last year to a software exec, with the gigantic 413-foot Octopus, the pride and joy of Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen. Octopus is rumored to contain the most fantasy-inspired features of any yacht afloat, including hull space for a 65-foot submarine and 65-foot tender, as well as landing pads for two helicopters. There’s also said to be a recording studio and cinema—the stuff of dreams.
Which is the bottom line for most yacht owners. "Yachting is largely a market of images," says Port Royal’s Friedman. "People want to project themselves in certain ways, and the different brands bring different images to mind." The true beauty of a pedigree is that you can trade one image for another—often for more than you paid for it. Additional Information
 Burger Boat: History of an American Pedigree
 Pedigree Also Pays in Financing
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