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Where is Christensen yachts located?
Vancouver, Washington
Christensen Shipyards is a custom series composite-hull motor yacht builder located in Vancouver, Washington, United States.
Who owns Christensen yacht jackpot?
Henry Luken
“This is a huge step for us, but also for American yacht building, which has been in steady decline for the last two decades,” asserts Henry Luken, Christenen’s owner.
Who owns jackpot Ketchikan?
billionaire Andrey Melnichenko
The $300 million yacht belongs to 42-year-old Russian banker and billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. The 390-foot yacht was built in 2008, and the twin diesel-engine powered boat can reach speeds up to 23 knots.
What boat does Kenny Chesney have?
Kenny Chesney’s Boat – Riva 86′ Domino Luxury Yacht This yacht is ideal for both long cruises and daily life on board.
Where are Christensen yachts being built?
After more than three decades of building megayachts in Washington State, Christensen Shipyards is departing. Starting this summer, all yacht construction will occur in its long-planned, nearly finished Tennessee yard. Located in Tellico Lake, the facility has 450,000 square feet (41,806 square meters) of manufacturing space.
How big is the new Christensen shipyard?
Photo: Christensen Shipyards Based at Tellico Lake, Tennessee, the new shipyard is substantially larger than the yard’s existing facility, consisting of 55 acres with 450,000 square feet of climate-controlled manufacturing space and offering 13 large manufacturing and assembly bays.
Why a larger yard for Christensen yachts?
This much larger yard will allow the Christensen’s portfolio to expand to include yachts up to 225 ft, while still manufacturing yachts up to 50M at the Vancouver, Washington facility.
Why choose the Tennessee Yacht Yard?
The Tennessee yard is easier to access for clients on a tight schedule. The biggest advantage, however, is the size of the new facility. The sheds allow for the construction of yachts up to 67 meters.