Legendary Heesen-built superyacht Octopussy for sale

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Ultra-fast 44m yacht delivered in 1988

Legendary superyacht Octopussy, the vessel that broke the 50 knots record in the 80's is now for sale.

The ultra-fast motor yacht is listed for sale with Moran Yacht&Ship. She was built in aluminum by Dutch yard Heesen to a design by Gerhard Gilgenast. Commisioned by American entrepreneur John Staluppi, the vessel was built to break the 50-knot barrier.

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The owner took delivery in 1988, and the ship fulfilled the task, clocking a speed of 53,17 knots and becoming the fastest superyacht in the world. At the time of the record-breaking run the vessel was 38m long.

She was later refitted and lengthened to 44m and lost her ability to reach the 50-knot mark. She can now cruise at 25 knots and can reach a top speed of 32 knots. Power is provided by three MTU diesel engines, each delivering 3,500 hp through three KaMeWa water jets.

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She can accommodate ten guests in five double cabins. The asking price for M/Y Octopussy is $4,995,000.

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