More than six years ago, Steve Jobs commissioned a custom yacht from the Dutch shipbuilder Feadship. Designed by French designer Philippe Starck, the 250-foot yacht, Venus, has been delivered, a year after Job’s death. Jobs told biographer Walter Issacson, “I know that it’s possible that I will die and leave [wife] Laurene with a half-built boat. But I have to keep going on it. If I don’t it’s an admission that I’m about to die.”
Steve Jobs’ yacht Venus unveiled in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands
If the goal was to produce a yacht that is, shall we say, unbound by the traditional standards of nautical grace and beauty, then this vessel is a grand success.
I think this is a quote from Bambi (in the Disney cartoon): “If you can’t think of anything nice to say, don’s say nothing at all”.
If Steve Jobs was personally involved in this design then I think we can say that he was a wonderful software designer.
I know nothing of yachts but see my share coming into our harbor. This looks a bit boxy; lacking smooth or even sharp lines. But I’ll bet it has every amazing gadget known to man ; )