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Chapter 259 TV

Hull length 257 feet 3 inches, 78.3 meters.

Hull width 44 feet 3 inches, 13.5 meters.

Draft 12 feet 6 inches, 3.8 meters.

Cold data, on paper, is hard to impress.

In the minds of most people, even 100 meters is not a great distance.

After all, Eoin Bolt ran 100 meters in Berlin in just 9.572 seconds on behalf of humanity, right?
Before boarding the speedboat and sailing towards the TV, Han Yi had the same thought in his mind.

With a hull length of 78 meters, it should only take a few steps from bow to stern.

Coupled with Chris Callahan's description of "can accommodate 18 guests", Han Yi formed a wrong perception.

During this visit to Europe, the G650ER he took was able to carry up to 19 people.

So, no matter how big a so-called super yacht can only accommodate 18 people, how big can it be?

Accompanied by the dull roar of the engine, Han Yi, who was slowly approaching the target in the scorching sunshine and humid sea breeze, finally understood how wrong he was.

too big.

Bigger than bigger.

From the bottom deck to the observation deck at the top, the TV is five stories tall.Each floor is almost the same height as a single floor of an ordinary building. Coupled with the milky-white radar tower on the top for communication, this superyacht is visually taller than most on the blue coastline of Southern France where it is anchored. The land buildings are more majestic.

Looking from a distance, the staff standing at the stern of the yacht with hands down, waiting for Han Yi to board the ship, are just a few insignificant black shadows under this monument of industrial civilization.

"A very magnificent scenery, do you agree, Mr. Han?"

Glancing at Han Yi, who was sitting on the white leather sofa opposite the speedboat cabin, staring at the man-made wonders outside the one-way glass in a daze, Kevin Callahan's lips curved into a natural smile.

Having been engaged in this industry for more than [-] years, he knows very well the psychological impact that a superyacht like TV will have on people who come into close contact with it for the first time.

Shock, admiration, curiosity, even awe, and a looming sense of insecurity.

This is not a surrender to the so-called luxurious world, but an expression of respect for the great human species as an individual dependent on social survival. Starting from the Pace canoe in the Mesolithic Age, it took 8000 years of inspiration, diligence and hard work to reach where it is today. One step at a time, looking up with admiration.

Civilization is the exploration and conquest of the unknown.

Super yachts are a concrete manifestation of mankind's conquest of the unknown.

The vast ocean that once required people to kneel on the ground and tremble, praying to God to calm the storm, has now been transformed by humans into a playground for fun and entertainment...

...in the vast majority of cases.

"An extraordinary masterpiece." Han Yi retracted his gaze and focused on Kevin Callahan. "It's not just the scale. I like the exterior design of this yacht very much. From the lines to the materials, it is impeccable and perfect."

"Impeccable is a very good word, Mr. Han. The TV is fully worthy of this evaluation. The entire ship, from beginning to end, is made of Lloyd-grade steel and aluminum."

"Lloyd here refers to the world's first ship appraisal and rating agency, Lloyd's Register." Chris Callahan, whose style is far less rugged and bold than his father, and whose thoughts are more delicate, has Han Yi explained terms that outsiders in the shipping industry may not necessarily know, “They will rate each ship based on their own published ship specification manual, including the structural requirements, minimum length, and materials used for each type of ship. Standards and so on.”

"The so-called Lloyd's Class means that all the materials used on this ship, whether wood, steel, aluminum, or fiberglass, have all passed the Lloyd's Register type. Approved, and bearing the seals and certificates it issues... every inch of the ship has it, without exception.”

"The steel used on the TV is finer and more expensive than any skyscraper in New York, Paris or Tokyo. It is the highest strength AH-36 marine grade steel, rich in manganese, silicon, aluminum and Other elements to enhance its strength and durability, ensuring that it can always show the best stability and sturdiness in extreme temperatures and harsh weather... At this point, I believe you should know very well which country can produce this in the world Highest quality steel.”

"China." The word Han Yi spat out softly was filled with uncontrollable pride.

In the field of steel, the motherland considers itself second, but no one dares to sit in the first to tenth positions.

"Yes, China." Chris Callahan knows how to close relationships with customers from different countries and strengthen and consolidate their national pride. This is usually a very effective way. "This ship was built under our supervision." , so we know everything about the materials used, and can even find you the original procurement documents... All the steel in the hull comes from China. So, you can even say that when sailing on this yacht , it is the wisdom, skills and standards from your motherland that are escorting you.”

"You know how to make a Chinaman's blood boil, Mr. Callahan."

"I'm not exaggerating, I'm just stating the facts." Chris Callahan spread his hands and smiled, "The same is true for the aluminum used on this ship. Whether it is steel or aluminum, China is the largest and most powerful country in the world. Good supplier countries. You know, although steel is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly, it also has a fatal disadvantage, which is that it rusts easily, requires special anti-rust paint, and is too heavy. If the entire ship is Made of steel, it will seriously affect the sailing speed. Therefore, a considerable part of the TV, especially the hull surface, is made of the highest grade 5083 marine grade aluminum. It is corrosion-resistant, easy to use, and can be welded, and can be used in large areas. Reduce the ship’s annual outer hull maintenance costs to a certain extent.”

"In addition, in parts of the area away from the water, we used fiberglass, also from China, for the structure. This material is lightweight and strong, resists corrosion and rot, and requires less maintenance. They are easy to repair. , because molding resin can be used directly to fill any cracks or holes. However, fiberglass has its limitations. It is not as strong as steel and is more susceptible to damage from impact, so we deliberately took this into consideration when making it. Use it on the inside of high-rise decks where there is little exposure to wind and waves.”

Glancing at the approaching main ship, Chris Callahan sped up his narrative pace.

"The speedboat you are riding on now also uses the same manufacturing materials and structural ideas. In fact, it, as well as the speedboat behind it, are all part of the TV number."

"Belongs to a TV number?" Han Yi was a little surprised, "What do you mean?"

"The official name of these speedboats should be Yacht Tenders. They are service vessels specially designed to provide assistance and support to large yachts. Why does a ship need another ship to provide services? Because, in a perfect world, It should be very easy to get on and off a yacht. Each port should have a draft required by a superyacht, and you can dock wherever you want. But unfortunately, the earth we live in is not a perfect world after all, and other places Needless to say, just look at the Mediterranean side, there are many ports, such as some very pleasant small town docks on the Amalfi Coast, which cannot accept large yachts to dock directly. Therefore, when building these large ships, ship owners usually At the same time, one or two tender boats will be built for guests to use."

“Many boat owners who don’t have such a sufficient budget usually choose steel inflatable boats, which are both functional and practical. If they just need to enter and exit the dock, or purchase supplies, this kind of inflatable boat that can be stored in the warehouse is enough. .”

"But the reason why we yearn for life on a yacht is not because we want to change places to have steak dinners, right?" Kevin Callahan continued his son's words, "Those water sports with their own charms are part of the sailing experience. An integral part. Therefore, for a superyacht of TV’s size, the Tenders on board must be able to complete multiple tasks at the same time.”

"The boat we are riding now is a fully customized Limo Tender - a luxury transportation boat specially built by Zuccon International Project for TV and SOLANDGE, two superyachts also from Lusen Shipyard. At 31 feet and 9.4 meters, it is close to most yachts The length of the hull. It can accommodate 12 guests, plus 1 driver, with a maximum speed of 40 knots. It can show a graceful figure in the water and quickly transport guests to the port. In addition, it can also complete racing It has multiple functions such as speed, fishing, and exploration." "So, this comes with the ship?" Han Yi patted the leather sofa under him and asked.

"Yes, the quotation we gave includes these two speedboats."

"This size... shouldn't be able to be placed directly in the cargo hold, right?" Han Yi pondered for a moment, "How are they stored when traveling at sea?"

"You have underestimated the capacity of this ship, Mr. Han. In fact, they can be stored in the cargo hold." Chris Callahan replied, "You see the row of obvious interfaces at the stern of the ship. Is it there? That’s the door of the cargo hold. When transporting supplies, you usually enter and exit through that door. The same goes for these two speedboats. When you need to use it, you can just lower the gangway for recovery. The TV is equipped with a special speedboat recovery device , just drive the boat directly into the special container, it is very convenient, whether it is put down or put away, it only takes two or three minutes.”

"I see."

"Moreover, in actual use, you don't need to worry about these. The TV is designed to be equipped with up to 32 crew members. Generally, that many are not used, 25 to 27 are enough. With their full range of services, In addition to enjoying it, just leave other things to the professionals. Just like the recycling measures I just mentioned, unless you choose to stop and watch in the cargo hold, you will not even notice that this process exists. "

"because……"

Having said this, Chris Callahan raised his arm and pointed at the rear of the yacht, which was already close at hand.

"Your boarding route is separate from all auxiliary equipment."

"First, the tender will turn upside down and approach the vessel with its stern. The mother ship itself has four contact points for fixed ropes and can accommodate two speedboats at the same time, as it does now."

Limo Tender made a semicircle at the stern of the TV and approached the TV backwards.When contact was about to occur, the four crew members who had been waiting on the lower deck at the stern were divided into two groups, and they quickly connected the transportation ship to the main hull.

"Please first, Mr. Han... be careful."

Holding on to the strong arm of one of the crew members, Han Yi finally officially boarded the yacht... In fact, there was no need to support him at all. After all, the docking tool he was riding on was specially tailored for this yacht. The deck of the transportation boat The height is exactly the height of the bottom deck of the main ship. There is no need to step, just walk over like flat ground.

"Mr. Han, Mr. Jiashe, please allow me to introduce to you two, the third captain of the TV, Sebastian Alexander Sliting."

"Sebastian, this is Mr. Han and his asset manager, Mr. Jiashe."

"Mr. Han, Mr. Jiashe, I'm very happy to meet you two... welcome to the TV number!"

With his deep gray-blue eyes, crisp and capable short blond hair, a stout figure that is taller than Europeans, and a surname that is rare in North America, Sebastian Alexander Slitting Before speaking fluent English with a slight accent, Han Yi guessed the general information correctly.

Dutch.

The navigation industry, especially in Europe, cannot escape having to deal with the Dutch and Germans.

"Hello, Mr. Sliting." Han Yi held the captain's hand and greeted, "Congratulations, you took good care of the ship...I can hardly see any signs of use."

"My team and I, we do our best every day." Sebastian nodded slightly humbly, "Speaking of the crew, standing next to me are TV's first mate Larry Albrecht, sailor Captain Francois Horton, and four sailors at work, William, Peter, Jan and John."

"Hello...are all four sailors Dutch?" Han Yi narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Is this an Ajax ship or an Eindhoven ship?"

"Half and half." Sebastian laughed heartily. "I am a supporter of Ajax, so is Willian, and several others support PSV and Feyenoord respectively. But there are more than just Dutch people on board. Big The deputy is from Mannheim, Germany, and the boatswain is a native of southern France... This is a culturally diverse superyacht, Mr. Han.”

"I can see that." After a quick glance at the white faces on the deck, Han Yi remained calm and asked for the information he was concerned about, "So... you are the third captain of the TV, right? How long have you been working on this ship?”

"Five years, sir." Sebastian replied, "Generally speaking, such a young ship would not have three captains in less than ten years of service, but the story of the TV is more tortuous. Some."

"Oh, is it?"

"This boat was originally customized by Mr. Jeffrey Soffer of the Soffer family and was delivered in 2008. But unfortunately, soon after the yacht was delivered, the Soffer family fell into financial difficulties. So, in 2010, they Exchanged ownership of a number of yachts with Mr. Emilio Fernando Azcarraga Jean, including the TV.”

"At that time, the boat was still called Madsummer, and Mr. Azcaraga-Jean had another yacht built by Feadship, named TV. Mr. Azcarrag-Jean felt that the former was more suitable for the smaller yacht. According to the tonality of the yacht, the ship we are on now is called TV."

"In addition, there was a reinstallation in 2011 that took nearly a year...So, from 2010 to 2012, the TV changed two captains in less than two years, and finally it was handed over to me. That’s when it became stable.”

"Your boss, Azcaraga... Jean, sir." Han Yi tried his best to repeat the convoluted name, "Do you like watching TV very much, or are you working in the TV industry?"

"He founded Televisa, the largest media group in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world." Chris Callahan answered first.There's no harm in chatting with the captain and exchanging feelings in advance, but today, making the deal is the most important thing.He must ensure that the entire sales process, from rhythm to atmosphere, is always under his control, "So Mr. Azcaraga-Jean undoubtedly has a passion for the television industry that transcends ordinary people... If you are willing, buy After disembarking from this yacht, you can also change the boat number to the industry you are engaged in."

"I will think about it."

Han Yi glanced at Chris Crahan thoughtfully, pursed his lips, and responded with a smile.He knew very well that Moran Yacht & Ship's network of relationships was not as extensive, and it was impossible to understand the transaction trends in the real estate market like Jet Linx, who was based in New York.At best, they could only find the Gulfstream G650ER held by Han Yiyong through the entity. They could not see his One57 penthouse apartment, and it was impossible to understand his career layout.

Therefore, Chris Callahan chose to use this method to turn the topic back to Han Yi himself, with a very clear purpose, which was to gradually unravel his mystery through this inadvertent temptation.

This is true of any business transaction. The more information a party has, the greater its chances of obtaining favorable terms.

"However, that has to be based on the premise that I buy this yacht, isn't it, Mr. Callahan?" Han Yi raised his arm and signaled to Chris Callahan, "Now is the time for you to show me this yacht." It’s yachting magic moment.”

"You are right. If you want to have an emotional connection with this charming girl, you must first understand her."

Han Yi's avoidance of identity information did not frustrate Chris Callahan. Every rich man has different habits and temperaments. Some people like to be unscrupulous and public, and some people like to live in a low-key and reclusive way. These are all personal choices. .Learning to deal with elites with different personalities and using different methods to achieve the same result is an essential social skill for every excellent yacht broker.

"I believe that after you listen to my introduction to her, you will not be willing to let her slip through your fingers."

(End of this chapter)