See the Super Yachts to be built in Southampton
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THIS is a first look at the
palatial luxury of the superyachts
set to be built in the
heart of Southampton from
next year. Iconic US yacht
maker Palmer Johnson is to create
800 highly-skilled jobs in the city
building these massive, luxury
vessels for the super-rich.
As reported in the Daily Echo, an
application for a 20,420 sq m
factory on the former VT site in
Woolston was submitted to
planning bosses this week.
Click here to see the yachts in action
If approved, the factory could be
producing boats of 51m and
beyond before the end of next year.
As playthings of a wealthy global
elite, no expense is spared on the
multi-million pound vessels.
The 41m Dragon boasts a hot-tub
in the bow and a pair of matching
jet-ski-style personal water
vehicles stored in the stern.
Inside, the luxury continues with
a dining table for ten and an open
salon complete with massive flat
screen TVs.
A vast, 28ft wide, master
bedroom boasts African
hardwoods and crocodile leather
throughout.
But because each boat is built to
order, the interiors differ from
owner to owner, with marble,
grand staircases and floor-toceiling
mirrors common extras.
It's all a far cry from the
Wisconsin-based brand's
humble origins as a builder of
wooden fishing boats.
11:48am Sunday 11th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Sinbad on 4:26pm Sun 11 May 08
Dont believe what you read in some PR puff
Dont believe what you read in some PR puff
Posted by: Working class till I die, Totton on 4:55pm Sun 11 May 08
Thought that ther was supposed to be a recession on/coming?
Wonder if they should build some patrol boats to keep drugs and other stuff out of our nation instead of these gin palaces.
Thought that ther was supposed to be a recession on/coming?
Wonder if they should build some patrol boats to keep drugs and other stuff out of our nation instead of these gin palaces.
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