RARE COMPLETE SUPERYACHTS BOOK COLLECTION Super Yachts MEGAYACHTS Books Mega Yacht Refit Sailing Yachting rare Start Price USD 3,000.00 Current Price USD 3,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 25, 2008 End Time Monday, August 04, 2008 Location Galveston TX See more about 'RARE COMPLETE SUPERYACHTS BOOK COLLECTION Super Yachts' Description ULTRA RARE COMPLETE SUPERYACHTS BOOKS COLLECTION VOLUME 1 to 18 (1988 to 2005) Plus RARE COMPLETE MEGAYACHTS BOOK COLLECTION VOLUME 1 to 6 (2000 to 2005) Plus RARE REFIT Annual VOLUME 1 to 7 (2000 to 2007) Plus RARE The WORLD OF POWER VOLUME 1 (1993) Plus YACHT HYPERION (2000) New unopen.  These books are in very good to excellent/Pristine condition, some open 2 or 3 times like new. the YACHT HYPERION is new/unopen (I use another one for the pictures).  THE RESERVE PRICE IS SET AT $5,000 more details: The YACHT HYPERION (2000) is a very rare 160 pages book on the Super Yacht Hyperion designed and own by Jim Clark founder of Netscape.The book covers all details of the construction, design, crafting, layout, mechanical systems, rigging, sea trial, etc. Hyperion is one of the most famous sailing yachts in the world, 155 ft with a mast of nearly 200 ft displacing 285 tons.  I believe only 250 copies were made of this book (I own several other copies which I will sell).  More pictures at http://usterinc.com/hyperion/ ---------------------------------------------- The WORLD OF POWER VOLUME 1 (1993)Features several powerboats from size 35-40 ft Sports Cruisers, 40-55 ft Motor Cruisers, 55-80 Motor Yachts and 60-80 ft Sports Cruisers.  ---------------------------------------------- The Superyachts Volume One - 1988 is an ultra-rare edition and is out of print and due to a fire at the publishers years ago, all the plates and copies were destroyed. Volume 1 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Acajou, Acharne, Andromeda, Anna Marie, Aquel II, Brave Goose, Cacique, Europa Sun, Fair Lady, Galu, Jessica, Katalina, Leocrie III, Marina, New Horizon L, Night Crossing, Parts VI, Stalca, Toy George, Tropic C and Victoria Won.A forward by the late HSH Prince Rainer of Moncao, there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Two - 1989 is also an ultra-rare superyachts book out of print and due to a fire at the publishers years ago, all the plates and copies were destroyed.Volume 2 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Al Menwar, Aquarius, Azzurra, Blue Fascination, Dale R II, Darnice III, Destiny, Fortuna, Gloria, Impromptu, Luisamar V, Margaux Rose, Midnight Saga, Moonbeam, Mystique, Nena VIII, Nounou, Octopussy, Starlight and Trump PrincessA forward by the Donald Trump, there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Three - 1990 is a rare book, it is out of print as well.  Volume 3 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Albacora of Tortola, Blue Attraction, Cedar Sea II, Endeavour, Faribana, Gitana, Lady Frances, Land's End, Le Pharaon, 007, Opal C, Orion, Pzazz, Royal Eagle II, Sea Cloud, Sensation of Auckland, September Blue, Southern Cross III, Stefaren, TM Blue OneA forward by Robert F. Mouawad (owner of Cedar Sea II), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Four - 1991 is a rare book, has the cover missing otherwise it is out of print as well.  Volume 4 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Altair, Andromeda la Dea, Astral, Azteca, Beaupre, Bonheur 2, Brave Goose, Charade, Cosmopolitan Lady, Denita II, Ginny Lou, Jonikal, Lady Alice, L' Aquasition, Mariya Uno, Mi Gaea, Moongoddess, Princess Gloria, Safe Conduct II, Secret Love, and Virginian.A forward by Sir Donal Gosling (owner of Brave Goose), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Five - 1992Volume 5 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Astra, Away, Be Mine, Carmac VII, Conny Fever, El Bravo, Esprit, Katamarino, Maffy Blue, Maracunda, Mirabella, Miss Turnberry, Pegasus, Philante, Quaseo III, Shamwari, Shana II, The Other Woman, Thor V, Toxotis PIII, Windship 105A forward by Duncan MacMillan, there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Six - 1993Volume 6 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Alexandra, Chamar, Cinderella, El Dato II, Falco, Galant Lady VII, Hakim, Joalmi, Lady Duvera, Mandalay, Mikado, Moecca, Moonraker, Mylin IV, Naos, Perini Navi 37, Rosenkavalier, Savarona, Swiftships 155 and TaramberA forward by Charles Gordon (owner of Cinderella), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Seven - 1994 Volume 7 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Achiever, Alejandra, Althea, Bolero, Contico, Cyrano, Enterprise V, Fifty One, Juliet, Kiring, La Corniche, Leander, Marcalan IV, Morning Glory, Princess Tanya, Sea Sedan, Shanakee, Shenandoah, Venturosa and Whirlwind IIA forward by Bruce R. Katz, there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Eight - 1995Volume 8 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Borkumriff III, Caprice, Corinthian, Creole, Double Haven, Evvia, Galland Lady, Iliki V, Lady Jenn, Lady Marina, Ladu Suffolk, Libra Star, MITseaAH, Oceana, Rora V, Sariyah, Taouey, Thalia, Turquoise and Twirlybird VA forward by Maurizio Gucci (owner of Creole), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Nine - 1996Volume 9 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Adela, Ambrosia, Applause, Bonita & Teeth, CV9, Hetairos, Krisha, Lady Anne, Lady M, Lady Tiffany, Nazenin III, Oktana, Passe Partout, Rasselas, Simon S, Soverign, Teel, Victory Lane, White Rabbit, Xasteria and XeniaA forward by Neville A. Crichton (owner of Soverign), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Ten - 1997Volume 10 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Anakena, Argyll, Atlanta, Charly Coppers, Fadlallah, Gallant Lady, Globana, Honey Money, Mamamouchi, Mariette, Mercedes, Namoh, Pegaso, Perini Navi 37, Seashaw, Sensei, Tommy, Tugatsu, Turmoil, Ultimate and Yanneke Too.A forward by Jim Moran (owner of Gallant Lady), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Eleven- 1998Volume 11 contains guided tours of the following yachts: A Khaliq, Accolade, Eco, Golden Bay, Gonca, Isanami, Katrion, Liberty, Marala, O'Pari, Opus II, Paraffin, Perfect Prescription, Quintessence, Sahab IV, Sally Ann, Sea Sedan, Silver Lining, Te Vega, Tigre D'Or, Waterford.A forward by John Whitehead (owner of Turquoise), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Twelve - 1999Volume 12 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Ambrosia, Aspiration, Black Sheep, Claire, Gray Mist, Independence, Iroquois, Mari Cha III, Meduse, Moderation, New Century, Princess Marla, Ste. Jill, Savannah, Shiralee, Sophie Blue, Surama, Taipan, Terancar Nadine, Themis and Wally BA forward by Simon Gaul (owner of Savannah), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Eleven- 2000Volume 13 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Andale, Atlantide, Charlatan, Cherosa, Cyclos III, Evergreen, Hyperion, Ilona, La Baronessa, No Escape, Pestifer, Phryne, Queen M, Rebecca, Red Sapphire, Roxana, Shamoun, Solemates, Sussurro, Thunder. A forward by David Eng, there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Eleven- 2001Volume 14 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Atlantica, Atmosphere, Bellini, Benedetta 2, Fortuna, Gallant Lady, Georgia, Intuition II, Invader, Kenora, Kisses, Lady Marina, Lionheart, Nectar of the Gods, Numptia, Our Blue Dream, Phocea, Senses, Thendara, Tigre D'Or, Zingaro. A forward by Mouna Ayoub (owner of Phocea), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Fifteen - 2002Volume 15 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Alfa, Alumercia, Anatolia, Aria, Bagatelle, Barbara Jean, Bermie, Cakewalk, Cambria, Christina O (former yacht of Aristotle Onassis), Fae Lon, Kermit, Kokomo, Lady Christine, Lady Halima, Mosaique, Shamrock V, Slipstream, Solaia, Thetis and Victoria of Strathearn.A forward by Jean Paul Papanicolau (owner of Christina O), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Sixteen - 2003Volume 16 contains guided tours of the following yachts: African Queen, Alexandra, Alithia, Balaju, Bart Roberts, Borkumriff IV, Campbell Bay, Duke Town, Eleonora, Gran Finale, Lady Ann Magee, Lady Lola, Northern Light, Olympia, Patricia, Primadonna, Salperton, Sarah, Teleost, Tueq and WindroseA forward by Barry Houghton (owner of Salperton), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Seventeen - 2004Volume 17 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Amnesia, Andrea, April Fool, Aussie Rules, Cameleon B, Capri, Delphine, Element, Jasmin, Magnifica, Maria Cattiva, Passion, Perfect Prescription, Rahal, Seahawk, Skat, Solemar, Squall, Syl, Wallypower and Wedge Too. A forward by Ineke Bruynooghe (owner of Delphine), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. The Superyachts Volume Eighteen - 2005Volume 18 contains guided tours of the following yachts: Alfa Four, Aliska II, Annaliesse, Ilona, Insignia, Invader, ...is a Rose, Kwikumat, Mariu, Mirabella V, O'Mega, Pelorus, Petara, Princess Mariana, Queen M, Sai Ram, Sweet Doll, Tiara, Utopia, Visione, White Rose of Drachs. A forward by Giorgio Armani (owner of Mariu), there are also features of yacht design, building, chartering and adverts together with the essential guide to the biggest yachts afloat and information about them. ---------------------------------------------- The Megayachts Volume One - 2000Included in this edition are Aerie, Allegra, Andromeda, Dare to Dream, Discovery, Hyperion, Janet, Katrion, La Baronessa, Lady Grace Marie, Lady Linda, Marlena, Mia Elise, Montana, Savannah, Sheriff, Tigress, Ubiquitous, Varsity Jacket, Wehr Nuts, Wild Horses. Destinations: Artic Passage and Cruising the Turkish Aegean, plus index of builders and Designers.  The Megayachts Volume Two - 2001To be shown in this series, a megayacht meets the highest standards of design and construction. An arbitrary size of around 85 feet (26 meters) was chosen as the minimum size to be included and each yacht must excel in a particular field, such as craftsmanship, interior design, or simply sheer size, and it must have a direct link to the American market, either through the builder, owner, or designers.Included in this edition are Affinity, Alexis, Antonisa, Big Bad John, Blue Moon, Carib Queen, Continental Drifter, Destiny One, Georgia, Hound Dog, Intrinsic, Katana, Oregon Mist, Pamina, Samantha Lin, Savannah, Shenandoah, Sir Jon, Soulmate, and Sovereign Lady. In addition, a cruising feature through the Inside Passage of British Columbia and Alaska aboard Centurion is included. The Megayachts Volume Three - 2002This new edition celebrates the 20 most impressive yachts either constructed in America or built for the US market over the past year. Each yacht is showcased with authoritative text, superb colour photography and general accommodation plans. There is also a 32 page section entitled ""The Luxury Yacht Market"" which covers recent launchings and new projects by a large selection of builders and designers who are involved with megayachts for the American market. Finally, an extensive index and directory ensures the usefulness of The Megayachts USA as your one-stop reference source to the North American luxury yacht market. The Megayachts Volume Four - 2003This years yacht's are Anson Bell, Aphrodite, Bella Dawn, Bendycta, Condalora, Excellence III, Genesis 153, Katharine, Lady Grace Marie, Lady M, Missy B, Newcastle Explorer, Patti Lou, Paraffin, Perseus, ReJoyce, Sinbad, Stupendous, Surprise, The Boss, and Thunderball.The Destination section transports readers to the helm of the Christina O on her maiden re-voyage in the Greek Isles and to the grandeur of the Pacific Northwest on a cruise from Seattle, Washington, to Desolation Sound.More than 100 Builders and Designers with photographic highlights of previous work and previews of upcoming projects are included in the Luxury Yacht Market. A directory lists a cross-section of businesses - including company sketches and contact information - involved in the megayacht industry, while the Index helps the reader find a name at a glance. The Megayachts Volume Five - 2004Whether American built, owned, or designed, the yachts included in this superbly photographed edition show not only that this nation is a major player in the yachting world, but is a trend-setter in the megayacht world.This year's yachts are: Alegria, Alexa C2, Amarellla, Andiamo, Anjilis, Blue Belle, Crescent Lady, Defiant, Delphine, Felicita west, Forty Love, Lady Aleida, 98 Leonardo, Mystic, Navetta 30, Newcastle 125, Rivolta 90, Sis W, Sovereign Lady, Susanna Bella, and Unforgettable.The Destination section transports readers to a golfing charter in the Spanish Virgin Islands aboard M/Y MJ, Long Island Sound to Nantucket aboard M/Y MITseaAH, and the top 100 North American-Built Yachts. The Megayachts Volume Six - 2005This year's yachts are: Aidre, Andromeda la Dea, Chevy Toy, Christensen 155, Domani, Dream, Flamingo Daze, Lady Kathryn III, Mirabella V, Over Bored, Patriot, Phoenix, Private Lives, Ranger, Schederazade, Sunseeker 105, The World Is Not Enough, Time Times, Triton, Westport 130, and Whisper.The destination section take the reader from an eco-adventure in Costa Rica aboard the M/Y Revelation to a leisurely sail through the French West Indies aboard the S/Y Opium. ---------------------------------------------- REFIT Annual VOLUME 1 - 2000The Refit Annual is dedicated solely to the subject of refitting, restoring and refurbishing significant yachts. Six yachts are examined in depth, providing invaluable case studies of the entire refit process and examining the motives of owner, designer and yard in the creative process. There are also seven profiles of leading refit yards, their history, specifications and examples of complete projects, as well as work in progress. The six yachts are: Amadeus, Ananta, Awal, Chamar, Salem and Thendara. The seven yards are: Amico, Astilleros de Mallorca, Camper & Nicholsons, Fairlie Restorations, Intermarine, Marina Barcelona, and Palmer Johnson. There is also a Yard Directory listing all major yards undertaking refit work, as well as designers, architects, project managers and ancillary services. Designed from the outset to be an indispensable year-round reference source, The Refit Annual 2000 is the first-ever global overview of superyacht refits. REFIT Annual VOLUME 2 - 2001The ten yachts are: Katana, Runaway, Atlantide, Santa Cruz Tres, Orion, Fortuna, The Lady Anne, Amorazur II, Christianne B, and Dauntless. The five yards are: Colonna Yachts, Heli Yachts, Cammell Laird/Camper & Nicholsons, Merrill Stevens, and JFA. There is also a Yard Directory listing all major yards undertaking refit work, as well as designers, architects, project managers and ancillary services. Designed from the outset to be an indispensable year-round reference source, The Refit Annual 2000 was the first-ever global overview of superyacht refits. REFIT Annual VOLUME 3 - 2002Yachts examined in depth are: Istranka, Magistral, Moonraker, Kaori, Elenesse II, Tamer II, Lady vista, Shamrock V, Mayan Queen. Profiles of leading refit yards are: Amel Holland, Arredamenti Porto, Devonport Yachts, Little Harbor Maine. There is also a Yard Directory listing all major yards undertaking refit work, as well as designers, architects, project managers and ancillary services. REFIT Annual VOLUME 4 - 2003The ten yachts are: Bart Roberts, Centurion, Libertas, Life of Riles, Montrevel, Mystic W, No Lo Se, Ontario, and Seawolfe. The yards are: Ocean Marine Yacht Center, Rolly Marine Serivces, Shipworks Brisbane and W-Service. There is also a Yard Directory listing all major yards undertaking refit work, as well as designers, architects, project managers and ancillary services. Designed from the outset to be an indispensable year-round reference source. REFIT Annual VOLUME 5 - 2004The nine yachts are: Alexa, Black Swan, Dionea, Iduna, Leda, Moonbeam, Quiet Place, Sarha and Tempest. The three yards are: Bradford Marine, Izar Carenas and Newport Shipyard.There is also a Yard Directory listing all major yards undertaking refit work, as well as designers, architects, project managers and ancillary services. Designed from the outset to be an indispensable year-round reference source. REFIT Annual VOLUME 6 - 2005The ten yachts are: Andromeda la Dea , Delphine , Giant 1 , Insignia , Invader , Mariquita , Nou Nou V , Over the Rainbow , Passion , Revelation. The four yards are: Delta Marine, HDW-Nobiskrug , Pendennis Shipyard and Varadero Palma. There is also a Yard Directory listing all major yards undertaking refit work, as well as designers, architects, project managers and ancillary services. Designed from the outset to be an indispensable year-round reference source. REFIT Annual VOLUME 7 - 2006The ten yachts are: Helios2, Lulworth, Marlena, Monaco, Orion, Pacific Yellowfin, Paladin Shadow, Rio Rita, Seagull II, and Shyraga. The four ship yards featured are Feadship Makkum, Knight & Carver YachtCenter, Malta Super Yacht Services and Westhaven Yacht Refit Destination Group.There is also a Yard Directory listing all major yards undertaking refit work, as well as designers, architects, project managers and ancillary services. Designed from the outset to be an indispensable year-round reference source. ---------------------------------------------- Due to the quantity of books, they will have to be shipped in several packages.  ----------------------------------------------I am selling my Yachts books collection, please make sure to view my other items, I own several new copies another copy of the rare book on the Yacht Hyperion item number 120286903704http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120286903704 Pick up or UPS Ground shipping in lower 48 states Please call me at (713) 412-6704 for question or e-mail me at uster@rocketmail.com   Place a Bid!