New $95 million superyacht looks like a killer whale
 

For the GFY'ers who love to brag - let's see who can buy this first

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/07/29/y...ale/index.html

LONDON, England (CNN) -- A spectacular superyacht has been designed by an internationally renowned urban planning architect in a very unusual shape.

The design of "Oculus" was inspired by the jaw and eye-socket bone structure of large oceanic creatures.

Seventy-six meter long "Oculus," which is designed for 12 guests, looks like a large sea creature, with one end looking uncannily like the jaw and eye socket of a shark or a killer whale.

A second design, the futuristic, 91-meter "Infinitas," is based on the figure-of-eight shape of an infinity loop.

The pair are the brainchild of Kevin Schopfer, a Boston, Massachusetts-based architect who felt the design of luxury yachts should move away from generic boat shapes to something more playful.

The two eye-catching designs, which include inside swimming pools and helipads, are still looking for an owner. With a starting price of $95 million for Oculus and $140 million for Infinitas, they don't come cheap.

But Schopfer has teamed with naval architecture firm Sparkman & Stevens to build more of the vessels.

"There are several potential clients interested in both Oculus and Infinitas and discussions are ongoing," he told CNN. "And we are also working on several more yachts."

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I guess money does not equal taste. Fugly.

I love it I want one:thumbsup

That is the most incredible Yacht I've ever seen.. are you kidding me.. that's fucking awesome.

looks like its going backwards to me

3D models always look better then the real thing.

OMG Must have.

I love the view from the top, the stern and most of each side. I am not crazy at all about the bow.

as someone who came from a family of boat builders.. that's fucking awesome!

Damn, I just came :Oh crap

Did you say ew? You would blow 10 dead guys for that yacht.

does it eat other boats like truckasaurus?

That is awesome! How unique :)

Brad

I would so rock that!

Easily the most amazing boat I have ever seen .. I want either one

amazing craft :thumpsup

That thing is crazy looking. I like it!

The designer said the boat is designed for 12 guests. WTF!! A yacht like that needs no less than 100 bikini clad women to be on board at all times.

Really? Looks cool, but doesn't look that outdoor friendly to me... Doesn't seem to draw you outside, seems to draw you inside. IMO

I think I'll keep looking. :pimp

Surprise! We have rented it for a boat party at Qwebec Expo in August. Honest.

Looks like a giant floating chip bag clip.

Already got one on order. :thumbsup

...and the Infinitas looks like a giant dustbuster. :1orglaugh


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Amazing! Looks great!

it sure is unique looking

looks beautiful :)

I think it looks pretty awesome. The top view really shows what it looks like. Check out the inside, it looks amazing.

http://www.funforever.net/wp-content/OculusYacht03.jpg

and the inside of the infinitas:

http://www.tuvie.com/wp-content/uplo...tas-yacht5.jpg

Yeah, I would be down to buy that if I was that rich. Just to see people's reactions. But, I'm an intensity freak, so reactions would get me off, nicely.

Wow.if only I could piss away my money on that

i think its one of the slickest things Ive seen so far

haha what the heck

i want one of those

Looks more like a leaf blower.

You expect to hear the sirens warning of a dive at any moment...

Do you expect me to talk?

No Mr Bond I expect you to be eaten....by my boat.

I think it's pretty badass, I'd sport it!!

The back is kinda weird, but it's still pretty fuckin' amazing.

Honestly that was my mistake - was meaning to say "New" not "ew"

Though I do question your price tag in blowing 10 dead guys, prefer to do it the old fashioned way by working in porn and merely telling everyone I bought it :)

I guess that's what people spend money on when they go crazy. Very ugly...

i like it!