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Discussion in 'Popular Yacht Topics' started by YachtForums, Jan 5, 2006.

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  1. Kevin, Jan 10, 2006
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    What is the origin of the name of Luca Bassani's "Wally" shipyard?
  2. YachtForums, Jan 10, 2006
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    Wallygator!
  3. Kevin, Jan 10, 2006
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    That's it. But what exactly was his rationale for naming his first yacht after a cartoon character?
  4. YachtForums, Jan 10, 2006
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    The origins of names have always been interesting. There was some speculation about "Izanami", which was later debunked by one of our members. "Katana" (ex-ECO) was derived from the name of the Samuri sword. An appropriate name for this yacht given its ability to "slice" through head seas and LE's interest in all things Japanese.

    On this subject, where was the name "Octopus" derived from?
  5. kalmeran, Jan 10, 2006
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    Not sure...but is it the title of a book ??
  6. YachtForums, Jan 10, 2006
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    Can't say... anyone know the answer?
  7. AMG, Jan 10, 2006
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    Never heard why, but a keen scuba diver naming one yacht Meduse and another Octopus isn´t too strange to me?
  8. YachtForums, Jan 10, 2006
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    Let's skip the Octopus question to maintain thread momentum. We can come back to it later, or maybe one of our viewers will have the answer.

    I'm behind on work, so I'd like to pass the torch. Who wants to ask the next question?
  9. kalmeran, Jan 11, 2006
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    Shall I give it a try, Carl ?

    Again one on names : New Horizon L, the famous Feadship.

    Where does the L stand for ??
  10. kalmeran, Jan 11, 2006
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    Just a theory........suppose Paul loves music, suppose he loves Pink Floyd, one of the founding members is Syd Barrett, suppose Paul loves his song "Octopus"...............very speculative,I know......:confused: :)
  11. Rene GER, Jan 11, 2006
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    Just another theory by me.... Mr. Allen has a submarine and (what I heard) on the buttom of Octopus a glass to watch the underwater world. So, he likes to watch the underwater world? Perhaps he likes Octopus fishes?

    Or...the overhangs of the bridge looks for me like arms....(arms of a Octopus, maybe?)

    All things are just a guess.
  12. kalmeran, Jan 11, 2006
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    Yeah...just theories...I do not think it is his wifes name:) :)

    Nice to see you here, Rene ! Do you know already where the L stands for in the name of New Horizon L ???
  13. Rene GER, Jan 11, 2006
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    I don't know. The first letter of the name of the owner's wife or daughter?
  14. MedRascal, Jan 11, 2006
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    The "L" is the initial of its former owner's name, which was part of the Belgian Royalty, who unfortuanlty past away some years ago... The yacht today is called "White Cloud" ...
  15. kalmeran, Jan 11, 2006
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    Nice to meet you also, Medrascal, in this forum...

    Your answer is almost correct: the L stands for Lignac. The former (late)owner is not of Belgian royalty, but he is a dutchman, who more or less acquired a french title : Prince de Lignac. By the way, his own last name also began with an L........if you can read dutch, he published a very interesting book about his life, but also on how to run a megayacht professionally! Very interesting literature.

    Anyway : it is your turn !
  16. MedRascal, Jan 11, 2006
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    Lets try with a "visual question": what is the name of the yacht who's parts are shown in the photo below...?

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  17. calicaptain, Jan 11, 2006
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    Looks like Ronin's (ex Izanami) bridge to me.
  18. MedRascal, Jan 11, 2006
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    I guess I gave you too much evidence.. i thought of giving only the bow pic ... but obviously i'm too generous! :D

    Goodwork calicaptain! You're next...
  19. JonS, Jan 11, 2006
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    Darn it! I knew that one! lol
  20. calicaptain, Jan 11, 2006
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    This is probably a pretty easy question
    What is the largest ALL-aluminum private motor yacht in the world?
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