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46.7m  /  153'3 | heesen | 2014.

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Special Features:

  • Impressive 4,000nm range
  • Lloyds Register ✠100A1 SSC YACHT classification
  • Award winning
  • Interior design from Omega Architects
  • Sleeps 10 overnight

The award winning 46.7m/153'3" motor yacht 'Elena' was built by Heesen in the Netherlands at their Oss shipyard. Her interior is styled by Dutch designer design house Omega Architects and she was delivered to her owner in June 2014. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Omega Architects.

Guest Accommodation

Elena has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include deck jacuzzi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Elena is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel MTU (8V 4000 M63) 1,340hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 60,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Elena features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 20,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠100A1 SSC YACHT classification society rules, and is MCA LY2 Compliant.

Length 46.7m / 153'3
Beam 8.83m / 29'
Draft 3.07m / 10'1
Gross Tonnage 499 GT
Cruising Speed 12 Knots
Built
Builder Heesen
Model 4700 Series
Exterior Designer Omega Architects
Interior Design Omega Architects

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Elena Awards & Nominations

  • The World Superyacht Awards 2015 Displacement Motor Yachts of below 500GT – 43m and above Winner
  • International Superyacht Society Awards 2015 Best Power 40m - 65m Nomination
  • Asia Boating Award 2015 Best Worldwide Semi Custom Built Yacht (25m and above) Finalist

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Specification

M/Y Elena

Length 46.7m / 153'3
Builder
Exterior Designer Omega Architects
Interior Design Omega Architects
Built | Refit 2014
Model
Beam 8.83m / 29'
Gross Tonnage 499 GT
Draft 3.07m / 10'1
Cruising Speed 12 Knots
Top Speed 14 Knots

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Yacht Elena

How spec-built superyacht Elena became a winner

Heesen superyacht Elena is the outcome of one brave yard, one keen owner and one World Superyacht Award win for best displacement motor yacht of below 500Gt and above 40m .

Shipyards take their chances when starting a speculative build. Get it right and owners are lured by short waiting times and attractive pricing, since most of these boats are built on standard platforms; get it wrong and you’re left with a finished, yet unsold boat, ageing by the day and losing value. In this instance, Heesen got it right – but it was close.

In April 2014, the 47 metre hull known then as Project Margarita was just weeks away from completion at the yard’s facility in Oss, The Netherlands. She wasn’t named because she didn’t have an owner, but then a customer visited the yard.

“He was looking for a 37 or a 40 metre,” Heesen’s sales director Mark Cavendish recalls. “But we also showed him Project Margarita, and explained that she was available and nearly ready. He had a look, then said he’d take her.”

Elena’s quick delivery

The agreement was signed in May 2014 , and by July the yacht was cruising in Norwegian waters with her new owner and his young family. August was spent in the Mediterranean , and in September she took her place at the Quai des États-Unis for the Monaco Yacht Show. She had a name: Elena .

The 10th in Heesen’s successful 47 metre displacement class, Elena is a five-cabin yacht with berths for up to 12 guests and 10 crew. A pair of hefty, 4,000-series MTUs give her a maximum speed of 15 knots, and with a 60-tonne fuel capacity her cruising range is said to be 4,000 nautical miles. She is built for going places.

Her captain, Mario Merl, an Austrian veteran of some 14 years’ service on superyachts, both sail and power, from Italy, The Netherlands and Scandinavia, is full of praise for the yacht. On the foredeck he points to the excellent layout, deep, secure bulwarks and the vast stowage area in the fo’c’s’le, complete with workbench: “The guys (crew) really like that,” he says.

Down in the beautifully engineered machinery space he singles out the power management system, while forward on the lower deck he remarks on how spacious and comfortable the new MLC 2006 regulations have made the crew accommodation.

Designing a yacht built on spec

In spite of the last-minute sale, building such a large and expensive yacht – Elena ’s asking price was €28 million – is not the gamble it might seem, according to Cavendish: “It’s something we do quite regularly,” he says. “Clients who might be wary of embarking on a three-year build programme, starting with nothing, are often prepared to come in with a year to go, when the yacht is well on towards completion. It’s the shipyard taking the risk instead of the customer.”

In Elena ’s case that risk extended into an area the yard doesn’t usually have to worry about: interior design and finishing. “There is always the possibility of getting it wrong,” Mark Cavendish admits, “and producing an interior which might be too modern for the style of yacht, or too traditional.” He cites the example of the fast 50 metre Monaco Wolf , also exhibited at last year’s Monaco show, as a yacht that suited a modern, minimalist interior. For the steel-hulled Elena it was felt that something more traditional was in order. Heesen entrusted the project to Frank Laupman’s Omega Architects .

“Having no owner to talk to definitely makes the job harder,” says Laupman. “There was no detailed brief. So we set out to create a relaxing environment, with traditional forms and materials, in a contemporary ambiance.” The studio’s well-known use of a visual “horizon” came into play: dark tones like stained walnut and emperador marble below the line, and above it the brighter hues of light-stained oak, cream or off-white leathers and fabrics, and travertine.

Having no owner to talk to definitely makes the job harder. There was no detailed brief. So we set out to create a relaxing environment, with traditional forms and materials, in a contemporary ambiance.

Frank Laupman

Acutely conscious of the fact that he was designing a boat not for one owner but for dozens of potential owners, Frank Laupman knew his team could get so caught up in creating an interior with the broadest possible appeal that they’d end up with something bland. “Of course we worried about being too safe,” he says. “So we tried to follow the shipyard style, but also to make it 20 to 30 per cent different. You can’t just drive down the middle of the road – sometimes you have to go out to the edge. And we talked a lot amongst the design team, listening to all different points of view to arrive at a balance.”

There might have been no owner to lend his personality to the project, but according to Laupman the character of Heesen was itself a source of inspiration: “Heesen has its own style, and attracts people who know that style,” he suggests. “Once you work with two or three customers it becomes intuitive.”

Elena wins a World Superyacht Award

This gave confidence to the final design – enough certainly to impress our World Superyacht Awards judges, who awarded _Elena _a Neptune in Amsterdam in May (for Displacement Motor Yachts of below 500GT – 44 metres and above).

Areas of the accommodation are strongly themed: the dining area is a forest; the owner’s suite is inspired by the idea of a pond; and the earth tones of the guest suites contrast with the warmth and vibrancy of coloured upholstery and accessories. Furnishings have been selected from suppliers such as German firms Bergers and Pehl, with lighting fixtures by Cantalupi and Porta Romana, among others. There are numerous fabric designs from the likes of Fadini Borghi, Rubelli and Zimmer + Rohde. Engaging details lend the yacht a personality of her own: LED “starlight” in the upper saloon deckhead, for example, occasional tables of twig-like design, and the “tree of life” symbolism in the owner’s bathroom.

Elena ’s owner clocks up 5,600 miles in her first season

Elena ’s sea trials took place in a stern North Sea, her captain recalls, and gave him not a moment’s concern. She operates purely as a private yacht and even though she is her owner’s first, racked up an impressive 5,600 miles of cruising in her first season.

Many owners enjoy the process of building their yacht, meeting engineers and designers and thriving on the pressures of decision-making. Some even admit to becoming serial yacht-builders, selling on completed projects to get started on the next one. But Elena ’s owner is clearly more interested in using his yacht than building one, cruising widely, visiting far-flung anchorages and putting her to work doing exactly the job she’s designed for. Far from being a speculative venture, you might almost imagine she was built specially for him.

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Who Owns the Maltese Falcon Yacht

Elena Ambrosiadou is the owner of the Maltese Falcon yacht. She is the founder and hedge fund manager of IKOS Asset Management. Elena bought the Maltese Falcon yacht in 2009 for $100 million. Today's article will give you a detailed answer about who owns the Maltese Falcon yacht. Read on!

Who Owns the Maltese Falcon Yacht

Elena Ambrosiadou is the Owner of the Maltese Falcon Yacht

Elena Ambrosiadou was born in Greece on August 24, 1958. She moved to the UK and founded IKOS Asset Management . Ambrosiadou’s net worth is between $400 million and $1 billion. The Maltese Falcon yacht is one of the most famous sailing yachts in the world. Tom Perkins, a venture capitalist in Silicon Valley, originally built this yacht. Currently, Elana owns this sailing yacht.

Specifications of the Maltese Falcon Yacht

Sailing yacht
Perini Navi, Tuzla, Istanbul
2006
88.10 meters (289 feet)
12.60 meters (41 feet)
6.00–11.00 meters (20–36 feet)
1,240 tons
1,157 GT
2 × 1,524 kW Deutz TBD 620 V12 engines
14 knots
19.5 knots
4,000 nautical miles at 14 knots
2,396 m² (25,790 ft²)
3 self-standing rotating carbon fiber masts
12 guests in 6 cabins
18 persons
The Maltese Falcon yacht is famous for its cutting-edge DynaRig sail system and world-class amenities.

The DynaRig is an innovative system designed for optimized sailing performance. It allows the crew to easily handle the yacht. It has free-standing and rotating masts, allowing for single-panel sails, easy handling, and high performance. The size of the yacht is 88 meters or 289 feet in length.

History of the Maltese Falcon Yacht

Who Owns the Maltese Falcon Yacht

Tom Perkins, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, commissioned the Maltese Falcon yacht in 2000. Perini Navi built the yacht in Tuzla, Istanbul. The yacht was launched in 2006 after six years of construction. Besides, the yacht has been involved in various notable voyages. It gained recognition for its luxury amenities and advanced technology. Perkins sold the yacht to Ambrosiadou in 2009.

Design and Technology – The DynaRig Sail System

The Maltese Falcon yacht features an advanced DynaRig sail system. It includes three free-standing and rotating carbon fiber masts. Benefits of DynaRig include:

  • Reduced operational costs because a minimal crew operates the system.
  • The DynaRig allows for effective sailing at higher speeds of up to 18 knots.
  • The innovative design ensures reliable and safe operation under various conditions.

The DynaRig system differentiates the Maltese Falcon yacht from other famous vessels like John Wayne’s Yacht Wild Goose and Jerry Jones’s Yacht “Brava Eugenia.” The reason is that it addresses challenges like escalated loads, making the yacht suitable for lengthy cruising. So, this makes the Maltese Falcon a kind of an explorer yacht .

Interior Design and Amenities

Who Owns the Maltese Falcon Yacht

The Maltese Falcon yacht has a luxury interior designed by Ken Frevokh. Ken has blended modern artwork with traditional furnishings. The primary saloon features high-quality and cutting-edge materials, elegant finishes, and fine woodwork, creating a stylish ambiance. Here is an overview of the interior design and amenities:

The Falcon Maltese yacht has a spacious master suite with a private gym, walk-in wardrobe, and bathrooms, including a Jacuzzi.
The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in 5 luxury cabins, including a VIP suite and 4 double cabins.
It has a cutting-edge cinema room with HD projection and a top-notch sound system.
The Maltese Falcon has an outdoor cinema screen for movie nights under the stars.
It has a world-class gym fully equipped with modern machines. The yacht also has a spa with an onboard masseuse.
The yacht has many water toys, including windsurfing equipment, jet skis, and tenders.

Maltese Falcon Yacht – Awards and Recognition

The Maltese Falcon yacht has gained a lot of popularity since its launch. The yacht has won 18 awards for its superior design, cutting-edge sailing capabilities, and luxurious interior. Some prominent awards won by the Maltese Falcon yacht are:

  • First Baccarat Superyacht World Trophy
  • Superyacht World Trophy
  • Palma Superyacht Cup 2010
These awards make the Maltese Falcon a leader in the superyacht industry, famous for its exceptional technology and innovative amenities.

Maltese Falcon Vs Other Yachts

Length 88.10 meters (289 feet) 180 meters (590 feet) 162.5 meters (533 feet) 142.81 meters (468.5 feet)
Builder Perini Navi Lurssen Blohm+Voss Nobiskrug
Launch Year 2006 2013 2010 2017
Top Speed 19.5 knots 31.5 knots 22 knots 21 knots
Guest Capacity 12 guests in 6 cabins 36 guests in 18 cabins 36 guests in 18 cabins 20 guests in 10 cabins
Crew Capacity 18 persons 60 persons 70 persons 54 persons
Unique Features DynaRig sail system, outdoor cinema Bulletproof master suite, missile defense system Submarine, missile defense system, two helipads Underwater observation pod, hybrid diesel-electric propulsion

Final Words About the Maltese Falcon Yacht

The Maltese Falcon yacht, owned by Elena Ambrosiadou, epitomizes modern sailing technology and luxury. The luxurious interiors, DynaRig sail system, and various awards make it a standout in the superyacht world.

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Maltese Falcon buyer revealed as previous charter client

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Proving again the importance of charter to the superyacht brokerage industry, it has been revealed the new owner of sailing yacht Maltese Falcon is Hedge-fund manager Elena Ambrosiadou who decided to buy the iconic vessel after chartering her in 2008.

Ambrosiadou told The Sunday Times, “I chartered her with some friends last year and then last April I crossed the Atlantic with Tom (Perkins, her previous owner), which took eight days. I fell in love with her — everyone falls in love with her sleek lines and signature masts.”

Those wishing to experience life aboard the Maltese Falcon will still have their chance; the sailing yacht will remain available for charter under her new ownership and will continue to be handled by Burgess. It’s most recent weekly base rate was listed at €375,000.

The Maltese Falcon is far from alone in the method of its sale, as more charter clients seem to be making the move into ownership after experiencing life onboard.

Another recent example can be found in October’s sale of motor yacht Rainmaker (now Milk Money) by The Sacks Group. Sacks Yacht Charter and Sales Broker responsible for the sale Barbara Stork said it was the first superyacht purchased by her clients.

“After the first charter we arranged for them with their children and grandchildren in The Bahamas, they realized just how much fun they could have spending a family vacation together on board,” she said.

It was after spending three more charters onboard a Westport 112 that they were convinced to purchase their own private yacht of the same model.

"I chartered her with some friends last year and then last April I crossed the Atlantic with Tom, which took eight days. I fell in love with her — everyone falls in love with her sleek lines and signature masts" Elena Ambrosiadou (The Sunday Times, 02/10/09)

"I chartered her with some friends last year and then last April I crossed the Atlantic with Tom, which took eight days. I fell in love with her — everyone falls in love with her sleek lines and signature masts"

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The Maltese Falcon: Who Owns This Luxury Yacht?

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The superyacht 'Maltese Falcon' was first commissioned in 2000 by billionaire Thomas Perkins, founder of one of the world's most successful venture capital firms. After six years of construction, it made its debut in 2006, built by Perini Navi in Istanbul, Turkey. In 2009, the Falcon was sold to hedge fund manager Elena Ambrosiadou, founder and CEO of Ikos Asset Management, for a reported $100 million.

Characteristics Values
Current Owner Elena Ambrosiadou
Previous Owner Tom Perkins
Cost $75 million
Running Costs $8 million per year
Length 88m or 289 ft
Guest Capacity 12
Crew Capacity 18 or 19
Builder Perini Navi
Designer Ken Freivokh
Technology DynaRig
Awards 10 or more

What You'll Learn

The boat was first owned by thomas perkins, a billionaire with a net worth of $8 billion, it was then bought by elena ambrosiadou, founder and ceo of ikos asset management, it is one of the largest yachts available to charter, accommodating 12 guests in 6 cabins, the yacht has a cinema, spa, gym, and various water sports equipment, it was built by perini navi, an esteemed italian shipyard, and delivered in 2006.

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The Maltese Falcon, one of the world's most complex and largest sailing yachts, was first owned by Thomas Perkins, a billionaire with a net worth of $8 billion. Perkins, a keen yachtsman, commissioned the construction of the 88-metre-long vessel in 2000, and it was completed in 2006. The yacht is equipped with cutting-edge DynaRig technology, which allows it to be easily controlled and sailed by a single person.

Perkins, one of the founders of the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, played a significant role in the growth of Silicon Valley. He had an established relationship with Perini Navi, the Italian shipyard that built the Maltese Falcon. Prior to building the famous sailing yacht, Perini Navi had delivered the 43-metre vessel Andromede la Dea (now called Paz) in 1987 for Perkins.

The Maltese Falcon is a full-rigged ship with three self-standing rotating carbon fibre masts. It features a sophisticated computer system that automatically detects parameters such as wind speed and displays key data. The yacht's unique control software was partially written by Perkins himself.

The vessel is also known for its luxurious amenities, including a full-deck master suite, a full-beam VIP suite, an outdoor cinema on the sundeck, and an inflatable water slide. It can accommodate up to 12 guests and has a crew of 18 to 20 people.

In addition to its technological advancements and luxurious features, the Maltese Falcon has received numerous awards and accolades. It has won regattas and prestigious awards, including the Perini Navi Cup on two occasions and the Palma Superyacht Cup in 2010. The yacht's groundbreaking design and performance have made it one of the most iconic and recognisable sailing yachts in the world.

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The Maltese Falcon, one of the world's most complex and largest sailing yachts, was bought by Elena Ambrosiadou, the Greek founder and CEO of the Cyprus-based hedge fund Ikos Asset Management. Ambrosiadou, considered one of Europe's most successful hedge fund managers and one of the most influential women in finance, purchased the Falcon for a reported $100 million in 2009.

The yacht, named after the classic detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, was initially commissioned by Tom Perkins, the founder of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a venture capital firm, in 2006 for a reported $150 million. The Falcon, with its revolutionary DynaRig technology, was built by Perini Navi, an esteemed Italian shipyard, and designed by British architect Ken Freivokh.

Ambrosiadou was drawn to the Falcon as it glided by the Grecian island of Delos, captivated by its three massive white sails standing tall on 190-foot carbon fiber masts. The Falcon's sails, spanning 25,791 feet, can be hoisted and furled at the push of a button, a feature that sailing purists may decry but one that Ambrosiadou could relate to her day job, where technology plays a pivotal role.

The yacht boasts 11,000 square feet of living space, accommodating 12 guests in five lower-deck staterooms and one upper-deck VIP cabin. It is equipped with various amenities, including a small pool, a gym, a spa, and a cinema. The Falcon is also a powerhouse on the water, with a maximum speed of nearly 25 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles.

Since purchasing the Falcon, Ambrosiadou has made it available for charter, renting it out for $540,000 a week. The yacht has been a popular choice for charter, attracting guests like art dealer Larry Gagosian and Petter Stordalen, owner of Nordic Choice Hotels. A typical day on the Falcon includes an early-morning swim, land visits, lunch with wine and fresh catch, and an afternoon of water sports and diving, followed by dinner and a movie projected onto one of the sails.

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The Maltese Falcon is a full-rigged ship that was built by Perini Navi in Tuzla, Istanbul, and was first commissioned by Tom Perkins. It is one of the world's most complex and largest sailing yachts at 88m (289 ft). The yacht was put to charter use after Pleon Ltd purchased it in 2008.

The Maltese Falcon is available for charter and is one of the most exclusive yachts on the market. It can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, with a crew of 18 or 19 on board to cater to guests' every need. The yacht has a range of entertainment options, including a dedicated reading room, a fully-equipped gymnasium, and a spa area with a qualified masseuse. It also offers a unique indoor/outdoor bar, with a circular bar in the main salon that can be split in half by a sliding glass panel.

The yacht has an impressive exterior and interior designed by Ken Freivokh, featuring a blend of industrial edges with stunning materials and a magnificent art collection. The exterior is characterised by three 58m (190') DynaRig-designed masts, while the interior boasts colourful finishings, contemporary artwork, and a range of high-quality materials such as leather, wood, steel, and glass.

The Maltese Falcon offers a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, with numerous tables and seating arrangements to accommodate both formal and informal occasions. The most impressive exterior feature is the huge outdoor cinema screen, the largest of its kind on any superyacht, which allows guests to enjoy a movie night under the stars.

The accommodation on board includes a full-beam master cabin with two walk-in wardrobes, his-and-hers bathrooms, and a Californian king-sized bed. There is also a VIP suite located on the upper deck, with additional easy chairs and a private terrace. The remaining four doubles are found on the lower deck, all equipped with entertainment options.

The Maltese Falcon is available for charter in various locations, including the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, with rates starting at €490,000 or $490,000 per week, plus expenses.

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The Maltese Falcon is a superyacht with a cinema, spa, gym, and various water sports equipment. The yacht is available for charter and has hosted royalty, celebrities, and private families. It has a world-class heritage and a spectacular art collection.

The Maltese Falcon has a unique outdoor cinema with a huge screen that can be set up behind the lower sail. This allows guests to enjoy a movie night under the stars. The yacht also has an indoor cinema room, which was added in the 2022/2023 refit.

The yacht features a spa area with a massage room and a fully equipped gym. The wellness facilities include aromatherapy, Swedish, and deep tissue massages. There is also a full-beam master suite with private access to the gym.

The Maltese Falcon has a state-of-the-art gym with exercise machines and equipment for guests to maintain their fitness routines while on board.

Water Sports Equipment

The yacht offers an extensive selection of water sports equipment and accessories, including:

  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Paddleboards
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Scuba diving equipment
  • WindSurfers

The Maltese Falcon is a luxurious and well-appointed yacht that offers guests a wide range of amenities and entertainment options to enjoy during their charter experience.

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The Maltese Falcon is a sailing yacht built by Perini Navi, a leading and esteemed Italian shipyard, and delivered in 2006. Perini Navi was founded in 1983 by Fabio Perini, who was an Italian paper manufacturer and inventor with a passion for sailing. Perini Navi is headquartered in Viareggio, Italy, with additional facilities in La Spezia, Italy, and Istanbul, Turkey. The shipyard is known for building luxury sailing and motor yachts that offer both quality and reliability.

The Maltese Falcon is a majestic 88-metre sailing yacht with three masts and a revolutionary DynaRig design. It was built at the Perini Navi shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey, and is one of the world's largest and most complex sailing yachts. The yacht is easily controlled and can be operated by a single person, thanks to its sophisticated computer system that detects parameters such as wind speed.

The interior of the Maltese Falcon is designed by Ken Freivokh, blending industrial edges with stunning materials and a magnificent art collection. The yacht offers expansive deck spaces and well-appointed guest cabins, accommodating up to 12 guests. The VIP cabin, located on the upper deck, features a private deck space that transforms into an outdoor cinema at night, complete with a large projector screen and a Jacuzzi.

The Maltese Falcon has received numerous awards, including the World Superyacht Awards, the Palma Superyacht Cup, and the Perini Navi Cup regattas. It is known for its exceptional sailing performance, luxurious amenities, and experienced crew, making it one of the most iconic superyachts in the world.

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Frequently asked questions.

The Maltese Falcon boat is currently owned by Elena Ambrosiadou, founder and CEO of Ikos Asset Management.

The boat was first owned by Thomas Perkins, founder of the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

The boat reportedly cost between $150 million and $300 million to build. It was later sold to Pleon Ltd for an undisclosed amount and then to Elena Ambrosiadou for $100 million.

The Maltese Falcon is a full-rigged ship using DynaRig technology. It is 88 metres (289 feet) long, has a maximum speed of 24-25 knots, and can accommodate 12 guests and 18-19 crew members.

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