Chapter 48
The first thing to do is to find a suitable warship. Generally, retired warships like to sell half and get half. The United States once sold warships for one dollar because of dismantling and handling pollution. The cost of dismantling is too high, so it is better to give it for free.
The scope is mostly defined in Europe, because some countries will dismantle the power system in order to keep it confidential, which requires tugs to work. If it is too far in North America.
Sheikh hopes to be tough and durable; the warship has a moderate size, so don’t make a cruiser that is more than 200 meters long. If you don’t have money to modify, it’s embarrassing, and there’s no place to stop that thing.
The assistant received the request and started to implement it.
After everything was arranged, Sheikh continued to persevere in the hot Dubai.
He was almost alone. In June and July, there was no other place to go except hiding in the house. His father and mother went to England to be casual. His brothers and sisters were distributed throughout Europe and the United States, and his mother also went to France.
"People without holidays... It's so bad." Sheikh looked bored at the exquisite ceiling above his head, and the air conditioning outlet was constantly spraying air conditioning, but it was just annoying.
Amir said his future schedule: "After work in Dubai, you will be going to North America for business activities, where the right sun, beaches and hot girls are indispensable."
"Enough!" Sheikh threw him with a pen, "Besides, I'm going to strike later! But the California sunshine always connects me to the 'playboy' girl."
Amir smiled and avoided: "It's not just the same place. You can use your charm when you go there and go on a date with a few hot and spicy cover girls!"
"Hahaha." Sheikh smiled expectantly, but the things in front of him were not completed and made him irritated: "I said why is Alabar not yet?"
Amir looked at the time: "He has already arrived overnight. He is not like a young man when he gets older, and he will have some problems in all aspects."
"Patient and patient." Sheikh continued to be bored.
The key person did not come, but the good news from the warship arrived first.
The secretary handed over the information to the acting chief, and there were several copies. Sheikh read out the model of the top: "Krivak class frigate? Is it from Ukrainian?"
The photo shows a Russian-style warship with a long and thin appearance, and the bow tip is as long as a knife. He can't help but remember the former Soviet Union's words "Our ship is ordered to hit your ship." The one who hits the US warship is exactly the Krivak class.
His interest suddenly came. This thing is so stubborn! Looking down, the ship's length is 123.5 meters, the ship's width is 14.3 meters, the full load of 3,650 tons of drainage, and the maximum speed can reach 32 knots.
Amir also read the information: "Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine has been famous for being able to make a fortune, and even aircraft carriers can be sold. I guess they can't afford to support these warships, they are all rotten in the dock, right?"
"It's just right for me to use." After Sheikh looked through other information, he was not as attractive as the Krivak level - perhaps because of the extra points from the impact incident.
"How much?" he asked.
The secretary said: "They offered $5 million, but they had to dismantle confidential equipment such as weapon systems, communication systems, military radars, etc.."
"Who will buy it for five million?" Sheikh rolled his eyes. The price of the bribe was almost the same. It was not an aircraft carrier. The special steel for aircraft carriers was very valuable when sold. For example, Varyag sold to China for only 20 million.
But the frigate was given for free, like the US imperialists, or it was thrown out in the name of one dollar or one hundred dollars, because the money for selling scrap iron was not as expensive as it was.
The secretary added: "The other party said that the price could be negotiated."
Sheikh bargained: "One million is the most. If you want to raise the price, leave the power system. I want to try what it feels like to soar it to 30 knots."
Amir reminded: "Reserve the system that should be aging, and the noise and fuel consumption do not meet the requirements of the yacht."
"Yes." Sheikh gave up after considering it, "I will discuss the price with them first. If you are willing to sell it, I will have a lot of places to buy if I don't sell it."
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Ukraine, which was unable to expose the blame for the navy, agreed to deal with it by one million dollars, but it needed to pay the money first. In addition, the dismantling would also require the buyer to pay for it. It is expected to cost three million dollars in two months.
"These are the losers." Sheikh shook his head. The warship's fate was probably like this. The small country had no money to maintain it, so it simply kept it rust and rotten.
But since you can buy it, you can enter the program if you transform it.
Adopting the opinions of the previous tyrants, the transformation was chosen as the famous German shipyard Lurssen, which specializes in one-stop service for super yachts over 100 meters, and of course, it also includes modifications that meet the various picky requirements of the rich.
In terms of design, it was handed over to the literary Italians. Like the sports cars they produced, the Italian-designed yachts are also full of art and beauty, and they are the first in terms of enjoyment.
What Sheikh needs to do is to make renovation requirements.
This retired warship can be installed at 123 meters long, with helicopter apron, freshwater swimming pool, indoor sports field, and even a fifteen-meter flybridge yacht in its belly.
The luxury inside is a must, and all you can enjoy on the ground can be moved to the boat. In addition, he hopes that the number of rooms will be maintained at about 15, and the yacht is a private tool, so there is no need for too many rooms.
In addition to the luxury of a yacht, since it is a warship, the defense systems must also keep up, such as the intruder reconnaissance system, missile defense system, and laser protective covers that are specially designed to prevent paparazzi stealing.
High-pressure water guns and water cannons are best to add boiling water to it. If power is turned on, it will be perfect - a must-have for anti-pirates; some other fancy protective weapons should be appropriately added without affecting the beauty.
"These should not be violated, right?" Sheikh asked. Of course, even if he installed missiles and naval guns, no one in the UAE dared to oppose him.
But this yacht was obviously not located in the Persian Gulf. The beautiful Mediterranean Sea is the harbor of the yacht. He does not want to let other countries dock after loading these things.
Amir nodded after inquiring: "The defensive equipment is not limited, non-destructive weapons can also be equipped. You have diplomatic immunity and the management will be more relaxed."
"That's good." Sheikh thought about it and was still a little doubtful, "You said, it's 123 meters long, would it be too long?"
Although one meter more yacht has more dignity, and the bigger the more face it is, the golden range of superboats is 60-80 meters, and there are fewer places that can be stopped too long.
Amir's opinion: "If it's too long? You can consider stopping on the sea and traveling back and forth in the boat."
"It's also an idea." Sheikh decided not to worry. "At worst, I can buy another 70-meter ship, and two wives, one big and one small, take turns to play."
Amir held back his laughter: "Then have you considered your budget?"
Although she dares to claim that she is the "richest man in the world in the future", Sheikh is definitely a "lost man". She still owes debts if she has no money, owes the bank, parents, friends, and customers...
He was really sweating when he thought of this, but with his grasp of the future, he also let go of his courage to do it: "More than 120 meters will definitely cost money, with a budget of 500 million to 800 million US dollars."
Amir continued: "The design fee and deposit need to be paid first, and the deposit generally costs about 10% of the total budget and will continue to be collected in the future manufacturing process."
"Anyway, it's going to happen three or four years later. Don't worry, leave a deposit of 70 million first." Sheikh was very open now, and no one could stop me from building a yacht.
If he didn't get this ship out, his enjoyment would be small. How could he be liked in front of those rich people in the future? He is the boss, so of course he has to be a role model.
Amir asked the last item: "Have you decided on its name?"
Sheikh thought for a moment, and of course the cool ship had to be matched with the cool name, and he had: "Call it 'Prince Sheikh Rashid', well, it's just so high-profile."
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Chapter completed!