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Before we check out this samurai-inspired superyacht, who is Larry Ellison exactly?

Since co-founding American computer technology giant Oracle, which has become the world’s second-largest supplier of business applications, he hovers around being the fifth or sixth richest person in the world.

Forbes’ real-time billionaire tracker recorded his current net worth to be a very easy-breezy $95,7 billion earlier today.

The tycoon is also a massive Tesla fan, having bought three million shares of Tesla worth $1 billion in 2018. He also became a board member but is rumoured to be relinquishing that role later this year.

He is also really into Japanese culture, which he so dotingly showed off with the design of his 87,7-metre superyacht named after a legendary samurai.

Meet Musashi:

Luxury Launches has the story behind the name:

The Musashi superyacht is no different and is named after Miyamoto Musashi – one of the greatest samurais in Japanese history. Born in the 16th century, Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer, and rōnin.

He became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels. He even received the title Kensei, Japanese for ‘sword saint’.

Ellison’s passion for the Japanese culture and the Samurai legends was the prime reason the superyacht was named Musashi.

The other yachts that Ellison has owned over the years have also had names with ties to Japan; there was the 58-metre Ronin, the 75-metre Katana, and the gigantic 138-metre Rising Sun.

In 2011, Feadship’s Koninklijke De Vries yard in Makkum, the Netherlands, launched Musashi, estimated to be worth a massive $160 million:

“Subtle but unconquerable, with clear lines but many concealed elements, with an open structure, but closed where necessary; [she is] entirely inspired by Musashi’s character,” Sander Sinot, of Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design, told Boat International.

The minimalistic Japanese aesthetic is reflected in every nook and cranny, from the furniture and the materials that were used, to the numerous artworks and sculptures all over.

This includes a Hiroshi Senju painting of a waterfall that’s illuminated by custom lighting, in the upper saloon.

The spa room also borrows heavily from Japan, featuring traditional shoji panels:

Musashi can accommodate up to 18 guests along with a crew of 23 people, which is revolutionary for its size category.

The five-deck layout is a thing to behold:

The lower deck is taken up by technical spaces and crew areas, with the gym and spa where the tender garage would typically be placed. The tenders are kept in an area on the main deck that turns into a giant beach club when the tenders are deployed.

Another highlight of the Musashi superyacht is the convertible cinema on the main deck that also doubles as a cozy lounge area. The main deck also houses the guest cabins. Half of the entire upper deck is dedicated to one of the master suites.

Equally stunning is the central glass lift wrapped around by a stainless steel and glass staircase that snakes through every deck of the yacht.

Despite the traditional samurai-inspired design, modern American elements are also masterfully blended in with the vast beach club coming complete with a basketball court.

Last but not least, the yacht’s performance is just as remarkable as its custom design, boasting a top speed of 21 knots per hour with a 6 000-nautical mile (9 650 kilometres) range.

What a way to establish yourself in the billionaire pecking order.

[source:luxurylaunches]