Radiant Yacht

Radiant Yacht

Radiant is a yacht right out of a 007 James Bond movie.

Somali pirates beware. Radiant yacht has water guns that can sink a skiff while it is still a hundred yards away. Radiant yacht also has high-tech sonic cannons whose waves can blow out the eardrums of the approaching pirates.

And if all else fails, James Bond can jump into an emergency hatch and escape in a turbo-charged twin diesel motor speedboat that can scream away at 75 knots.

Who would commission a yacht with such features? The James Bond in question is Boris Berezovsky, a Russian tycoon with much money, many friends to entertain, and apparently many enemies to avoid as well.

Boris Berezovsky commissioned Radiant to outdo the gorgeous Pelorus, owned by his nemesis and Russian compatriot, Roman Abramovich. Seeing that he was falling short of his goal, Berezovsky sold Radiant before it was even finished to Abdullah al Futtaim, a car retailer from the United Arab Emirates who appreciated Radiant's luxurious spa, movie theatre and other creature comforts, as well as its protective and getaway features.

The interior of Radiant was designed by Terence Disdale and Yabu Pushelberg. Its exterior was designed by Tim Heywood, and the boat was built by Germany's Lursson Yachts. Radiant can comfortably accommodate eighteen guests in nine luxury suites, as well as a crew of forty-two who live aboard the boat all year long.

So back to our original question: how much do yachts like the Radiant cost and how much should you spend on a yacht of your own?

The answer ultimately depends on your perspectives about your wealth and the source of it. Please click here if you believe your wealth is attributable solely to your intelligence and endeavor, and please click here if you believe that your wealth is a blessing from God.