What is a superyacht? How long are they, why are they so exclusive and what maintenance is involved?
Superyachts are incredible vessels, but how much do we really know about them? Is there a certain criteria that separates a superyacht from other yachts? Why are they so exclusive and popular among the rich and famous? What is a superyacht and what is necessary to maintain a superyacht?
What Is a Superyacht?
A superyacht is a privately-owned sailing yacht for anyone looking for the ultimate in luxury. Every superyacht is unique and specially designed to suit the specification, taste and requirements of the owner.
How Big Is a Superyacht?
There are no specific rules for the minimum length of a superyacht. However, it is generally accepted that any yacht over 24 metres can be considered a superyacht. There is no upper limit, and they can be much longer. In fact, the largest known superyacht in the world is the Azzam, with a length of 180 metres. Some superyachts also have luxuries such as multiple swimming pools, cinemas and helicopters!
The larger a superyacht gets, the more staff they require to keep them running.
Holidaying on a Superyacht
It is possible to charter some superyachts. For the rich and famous, they provide a unique, private holiday experience. But the experience certainly doesn’t come cheap — you can expect to spend hundreds of thousands per week for the experience. Those who do charter a superyacht will enjoy unparalleled levels of comfort and luxury.
Maintaining a Superyacht
When it comes to superyachts, the annual running costs are significant. You can expect to spend up to £1 million (or sometimes more) on maintenance and repairs each year, while some sources suggest that owners should expect to spend around 10% of a superyacht’s initial cost on annual upkeep.
Here at Premier Separator Services, we find that one costly problem is the presence of water in fuel tanks. With an Aqua-Zorb water-free cell, superyacht owners are guaranteed a simple, effective and low-cost means of removing water from storage tanks while maintaining the integrity of the oil. The absorbant in these cells is non-toxic and inert, and the cell itself is long-lasting, ensuring the safety and integrity of your superyacht.
At Premier Separator Services, we offer our customers the highest quality parts for your superyacht at reasonable prices. Get in touch to see how we can help you.