More on Mega-Yacht

Members of a charity auction cruise got to see a mega-yacht in port before they went sailing for three hours on the historic York River.

Amanda Redfern took friends out and spent much of the time chatting on the bow.

The Shadow L mega-yacht is staying for three weeks on the end of D Dock, at a cost estimated at $2,000 a day. The boat runs 142 feet and cost $35 million, according to The Wall Street Journal. The boat used to be in a charter fleet but is now owned by a private person and is based in Fort Lauderdale.

The builder is Burger, whose website lists the following information:

"Shadow L has an aluminum hull and aluminum superstructure with a beam of 8.53m  (27'11"ft) and a 2.13m  (6'11"ft) draft. This custom yacht is equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother and more enjoyable cruising experience. She also features bow thrusters making her more maneuverable at low speeds."

Shadow L draws a surprisingly low 7 feet and has a cruising speed of 12 knots. The boat is so massive as to require the crew to rappel from the top deck downward to wash the sides.

Amanda and her girlfriends got to talking about memories of their grandparents. One story drew gales of laughter for the sheer imagery.

She said, “My grandmother got the idea of molding a cast of my grandfather’s face, though I’m not sure why. She forgot to apply Vaseline on his face, and the plaster stuck to his skin and eyebrows and eyelashes. When she went to take the mask off, it pulled everything with it. They had to crack the plaster to break it up. He was not happy.”