Yachts Quotations

Some billionaires like cars, yachts and private jets. Others like newspapers.

My yachts were, I suppose, outstanding status symbols.

The Prime Minister needs to have proper security. But I'm not at all persuaded that hiring luxury yachts on behalf of the security services to travel with the Prime Minister while he is on a luxury cruise is a good use of taxpayers' money,

These $1 million to $5 million yachts are like floating condos. People who can afford them are getting good pricing on them. They're also taking advantage of low interest rates. Also, if these boats come with a kitchen and restroom, then they can be classified as a second home and the interest can be written off as such.

It's the coming trend. As the yachts get larger, so do the toys. As the toys get larger, it requires more of an infrastructure to carry them.

The new, young, chic and acquisitive rich, the restless young Europeans and the beautiful people still flit from Palm Beach's polo fields to Newport's yachts with refueling stops at Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Tiffany.

Clearly it has made a difference in our sales. Carver doesn't sell hundreds of yachts in Japan, but I can tell you the number is significant enough that it makes a difference in our business.

I am not so keen on modern yachts because they are predominantly white. I am lucky to live in Falmouth because of the variety of boats on the water.

He really had to think about it. He isn't an actor; he doesn't aspire for fame; he doesn't want a career in Hollywood. It was just a great opportunity, all the life experiences. All the stuff he's done in Paris, the private yachts and staying in a castle. Plus it's a good time for him to settle down.