Mega-Yachts
The ultimate status symbol for those with mega-money is a mega-yacht. If you thought 120 feet was a big boat, think again. We get on board the world's most luxurious maritime mansions to meet the people who design them and the millionaires who buy them. From songwriter Denise Rich's "Lady Joy" to the newly christened "Mine Games," this marine bling will blow you away.
Check out the companies, events and yachts featured in this episode:
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Fort Lauderdale, FL
For five days every year, the intercoastal waterway transforms into the wealthiest zip code in the world. To purchase tickets for this year's boat show, click here.
Christensen Shipyards Ltd.
4400 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661
The Christensen Shipyard consists of over 180,000 square feet of climate-controlled manufacturing space and a seven-acre marina.
The Lady Joy
Owned by songwriter and philanthropist, Denise Rich, "Lady Joy" is 157 feet long by 30 feet wide. This Christensen yacht was built with just one goal in mind: to entertain. Famous R&B artists like Stevie Wonder are frequent guests aboard "Lady Joy."
True North Yachts
373 Market Street
Warren, RI 02885
With a a modern yacht manufacturing facility of 250,000 square feet, Pearson Composites builds the new True North series of power boats.
Lurssen Yachts
Zum Alten Speicher 11, 28759
Bremen, Germany
For over 125 years, Lurssen yachts has built some of the finest super-yachts in the world. Since 1875, the German yard has custom-built over 13,000 vessels.
Kismet
Designed by the German yard, Lurssen and a star of the Fort Lauderdale boat show, this 223-foot yacht boasts six decks. Lurssen is known for its extreme exclusivity. The building process for a custom, Lurssen yacht takes roughly three years.
Trinity Yachts
13085 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
One of North America's most elite builders of custom super-yachts. Click here to check out more Trinity yachts.
Mine Games
Built and designed by Trinity Yachts, this 164-foot mega-yacht has five bedrooms, six bathrooms and three dining areas. "Mine Games" even houses a two-passenger submarine.
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