The Combo Of Andrey Melnichenko: Superyacht And Sailing Yacht "A"

Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko has quietly listed his famed submarine style Superyacht A for the discounted price of $300 million according to our friends at SuperYachtFan.

I was fortunate to have been invited aboard the mega-yacht several times when it visited Malibu, California and was anchored directly in front of my house for extended periods of time. It was quite simply one of the most beautiful yachts I had ever been on and any new buyer can consider them fortunate to own one of the most iconic vessels of all time. For a cost.

The billionaire is upgrading to a massive $400 million, 469 foot Sailing Yacht (also named A), which is nearing completion at Nobis krug. She will have eight decks and will feature a one foot thick glass underwater observation area, located in the keel. Like the Motor Yacht A, the Sailing Yacht A is designed by Philippe Starck, and some of her design features are similar to the current A. Her masts will be the largest in the world, the three masts tower up to 328 feet above the water level, with a crow’s nest at 200 feet. She will be powered by a hybrid diesel-electric package with controllable pitch propellers and will reach a top speed of 21 knots, with a cruising speed at 16 knots. There are 24 shell doors in the hull, her decks are connected by several elevators and it will carry a submarine. She will accommodate 20 guests with a crew of 54.

Melnichenko reportedly spent over $400 million on the construction of the 394 foot yacht he has for sale, with 23,600 square feet of living space. Designed by Philippe Starck, the Vegas style interiors include an all-white master bomb proof suite.