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  1. 02-10-2020, 10:41 AM #1
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    Bill Gates Commissions $645M Liquid Hydrogen Fueled Super Yacht

    Incredible photos as Gates goes for the gold in one-ups-man-ship prize among super yacht owners club —

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-hydrogen.html



    *But wait a minute — a BBC article says Gates has not committed yet.

    https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51446663
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    Yuck!!!!
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    Man, that's a good looking ship. And, it's longer than a football field. Nice to see it's back up engine is a Diesel.

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    I like his late partner's ship much better......Ben
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    My Brother is a Studio Musician and Recording Engineer. Allen has a full blown studio on board his yacht. My Brother spent 4 months on board running the studio. He said Paul is a stand up guy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillbo View Post
    Paul is a stand up guy!
    Was......Ben
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    Sorry, Was.

    He was still alive when we had the conversation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillbo View Post
    Sorry, Was.

    He was still alive when we had the conversation.
    He was a good man, and his legacy lives on in the RV Petrel......Ben
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    That observation deck on the bow looks like something out of Capt. Nemo and the Nautilus .
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    I know it's progress but the hull design turns me off....

    I'm always on the look out for a Swan !!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phillbo View Post
    Yuck!!!!
    I'll second that! The only place to get some sun must be on the back somewhere and no way to get at the windows to clean them. I guess I'll assume that there is a walk way and you just can't see it in the picture.
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    Look at the other 20+ renderings in the piece. If this thing misses any luxury, let Bill know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mgrist View Post
    I'll second that! The only place to get some sun must be on the back somewhere and no way to get at the windows to clean them. I guess I'll assume that there is a walk way and you just can't see it in the picture.
    We took a two week cruise with Viking Tours. We were docked during the day and two crew members in a dingy would wash both windows and the hull (white) while we were tied up--everyday.
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    Ahhh… I learned some things about Paul Allen I never knew. Thanks, guys.

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    One Word- Hindenburg.
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