The deck above the main was designated as the guest deck and provided access to spacious walk-around side decks and terraces from which to appreciate the views. If the three Botero sculptures did not hold your attention long enough, the presence of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors ensured you never missed the surrounding vistas.

 

 

 

 

Attessa IV is a truly family-friendly vessel, remodeled with every conceivable amenity and leaving no room for boredom. The ship’s twin diesel Wartsila (12V 32E) 6,595hp engines allow it to cruise at 18 knots and reach a maximum speed of 25 knots.

Dennis Washington is the definition of a yacht enthusiast. A person who loves boats is referred to as a boat lover, but Washington commands his own definition because he enjoys sailing and constructing ships. Dennis, born in 1934, founded the Washington Companies, a vast conglomerate of rail and marine transport, construction and mining, heavy equipment, aviation, and real estate development businesses. Forbes reports that the 88-year-old oligarch flaunts a net worth of $6.4 billion. The self-made man moved from selling newspapers as a teenager to becoming one of the most influential industrialists in the United States. At age 30, he purchased his first excavator, launching his construction company, which within five years became Montana’s largest contractor.

His business acumen is commendable, but his hobby of restoring vessels intrigues me the most. Washington is also the proud proprietor of the Blohm and Voss AV, the Feadship Attessa, and the ocean-going tug-turned-yacht St. Eval, in addition to the 300-foot Attessa IV. The philanthropist also possesses an impressive real estate portfolio and a Boeing 737 BBJ business jet.