Pegasus VIII (formerly Pegasus V, formerly Princess Mariana) is a yacht originally built for Carlos Peralta, head of lusacell (now AT&T Mexico). The yacht was ordered in 2002 at the Danyard A/S Frederikshavn shipyard in Denmark. One year later Princess Mariana was delivered by Royal Denship. In 2006 she was the 33rd largest yacht in the world.[1]

Pegasus V in Acapulco in 2004
History
NamePegasus VIII
BuilderRoyal Denship
Launched10 May 2002
Notes
General characteristics
Class and typeLuxury yacht
Length78.60 m (257.9 ft)
Beam14.40 m (47.2 ft)
Draft4.50 m (14.8 ft)
Propulsion2 x Deutz V12M SB 628 MWMs
Speed
  • 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph) (maximum)
  • 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) (cruising)
Capacity12 passengers
Crew26 crew members

Design

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Pegasus V has a length of 78.60 m (257.9 ft), beam of 14.40 m (47.2 ft) and draft of 4.50 m (14.8 ft). The yacht is driven by two main engines Deutz V12M SB 628 MWMs, which are giving enough power for the yacht to reach maximum speed of 17 knots (31 km/h; 20 mph).

Sales

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In 2008 it was listed for sale for €125,000,000.[2] That amount was reduced to €98,000,000 in 2009.[3] May 2011 saw the sale of Princess Mariana at an asking price of $98,000,000. Following the transaction, she was renamed Pegasus V and made available for charter.[4] The selling price was reduced $6 million to $88 million in 2013.[5] Ronald Tutor acquired the ship and later sold it in 2015 to Mohammed Bin Salman who christened her Pegasus VIII.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Byrne, Diane M. "World's 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #33: Princess Mariana". Power & Motoryacht. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Princess Mariana for sale, asking €125,000,000". superyachttimes.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Fraser slashes Princess Mariana's price by a massive €27 million". Boat International. 25 August 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  4. ^ "PEGASUS VIII". charterworld.com. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  5. ^ "$6.4 million price reduction on Royal Denship superyacht Pegasus V at Denison & Daves". Boat International. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  6. ^ https://www.superyachtfan.com/fr/yacht/lightning/