The Singapore Yacht Show scheduled 10-13 Apr 2014, is very unlike the Annual Boat Show that Singapore boaters are used to. The Yacht Show (SYS) is luxury yachting at its best and brings one closer to the realm of Super Yachts and Mega Yachts. This truly is a lifestyle show and one where you'd be a lot more comfortable with, if you had a few million dollars to spare. The cost of a Super Yacht is upwards from about S$20 million and the yearly maintenance is generally about 10% of the cost of the yacht, ie. about $2 million a year to pay the crew, maintain the yacht, berthing and for fuel. Take a look at this video that showcases the essence of owning a yacht and the people who are already in this aristocratic elite circle.
I for one will not be able to afford this lifestyle but that doesn't stop me from dreaming about it or participating in the Yacht show. I can be happy fishing and diving off a 26 footer and making the occasional trip to Tioman or Nongsa over a long weekend. However I'm always happy and ready to be invited to cruise onboard these super yachts, every one a work of art.
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