8 Most Expensive Yacht Purchases Of All Time

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The 8 Most Expensive Yacht Purchases Of All Time

No billionaire is complete without a superyacht of his or her own. In fact, a November report from Wealth-X and the UBS Global Billionaire Census found that the average billionaire spends $22 million on yachts.

The latest study from Wealth-X ranks the most expensive luxury asset acquisitions of all time, and it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that eight of the top ten purchases were yachts.

Wealth-X uses a proprietary valuation model to assess all asset holdings including privately and publicly held businesses and investible assets to develop their Net Worth Valuation.

Here, in reverse order, are the 8 most expensive yacht purchases of all time.

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My Comment: My favourite yacht has always been #3 The Serene.

A Sailing Stunt That You Should Never Do On Your Boat

'It's The Most Stupid Thing I've Ever Done': British Yachtsman Performs Outrageous Stunt Running UP A 100-Foot-High Yacht Before Launching Himself Into The Ocean, While Dressed In Designer Suit -- Daily Mail

* Alex Thomson undertook incredible exploit in the seas close to Cadiz in southern Spain
* The sailor clambered up the 30-metre mast and plunged into the ocean
* The stunt took expert sailing technique and perfect conditions before it could be achieved

A British daredevil who ran up the 30-metre mast of his boat as it hung above the ocean at a 60-degree angle has described the the incredible stunt as 'the most stupid thing I've ever done'.

Alex Thomson, 37, clambered over ropes and rigging to reach the top in 16 seconds, before calmly putting his sunglasses in his pocket and plunging into the ocean near Cadiz in south-western Spain.

And as if the stunt wasn't impressive enough, the round-the-world yachtsman also did it in a stylish black suit.

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My Comment: Do not do this on your sail-boat.

Antigua Superyacht Challenge 2013 (Video)

Wolf Of Wall Street Yacht Available To Rent For $500K Per MONTH

It's a steal: The 145-foot yacht used in the Wolf of Wall Street is yours to rent for just $125,000 per month

World Class 145-Foot Yacht Used For Wolf Of Wall Street Available To Rent For $500K Per MONTH -- Daily Mail

For a breezy $125,000 per week, even you can tool around the high seas in the very yacht used in Martin Scorsese's Wolf of Wall Street.

The Lady M is officially available for charter and offers world-class amenities and is the quintessential ship for the Wall Street bamboozler who has everything.

According to the official listing, the 145-foot custom yacht accommodates up to 10 discriminating passengers in five finely appointed staterooms.

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My Comment: If staying on a boat that Leonardo Di Caprio was on is your thing .... then this yacht is for you.

So, How Does Elin Nordegren's New Boyfriend Size Up To Tiger Woods?

Bigger is better: Elin Nordegren's alleged new boyfriend, billionaire coal magnate Chris Cline, parked his 164-foot yacht directly in front of her ex Tiger Woods' 155-foot yacht on Florida's Jupiter Island Monday

 Billionaire's Yacht Overshadows Golfer's Boat In Florida Marina -- Daily Mail

Elin Nordegren is one woman who can definitely appreciate the term 'bigger is better.'

The 33-year-old beauty's rumoured new boyfriend, billionaire coal magnate Chris Cline, parked his 164-foot yacht directly in front of her ex Tiger Woods' 155-foot yacht on Florida's Jupiter Island Monday, TMZ reports.

According to New York Post, the former Swedish model has been 'quietly dating' her 54-year-old neighbour in the upscale North Palm Beach oceanfront community of Seminole Landing following her 2010 divorce.

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My Comment: Both yachts are awesome .... and a nine foot difference will not make a great difference.

A Video Tour Of Quinta Essentia

From YouTube: We shot Quinta Essentia in picturesque Montenegro late in 2012. This 55m was built by Heesen Yachts and features a unique exterior design and colour. Shot with an Italian model, the result is something different and portrays a day on board the yacht.

The 685-Foot Ship Built To Ferry Luxury Yachts Across The Ocean For Wealthy Owners Who Simply Don't Have Time To Sail The High Seas

Impressive: The Dockwise Yacht Express is seen leaving Fort Lauderdale, Florida loaded down with $154million worth of luxury yachts

Why Sail Your Multimillion Dollar Yacht To The Caribbean When You Can Load It Onto A Huge 685-Foot Ship To Take If For You? -- Daily Mail

Spring means it's time for every self-respecting luxury yacht owner to abandon the French Riviera and head to the blue waters of the Caribbean where more fun an sun awaits at St. Thomas and the Bahamas.

But the voyage across the Atlantic Ocean can take an arduous three weeks, even for the most well-appointed super yachts.

And transoceanic travel wears on a vessel, meaning it will likely need a new paint job and repairs when it arrives.

A rapidly-growing industry will load that massive, expensive boat onto an ever more massive boat and ship it across the Atlantic - or anywhere else, for that matter.

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My Comment: An impressive boat to carry other boats.