Tilman Fertitta shows off new $150 million mega-yacht. No word if he used PPP loans to purchase it.
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Feb 26 '22, 18:25
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At first glance, Tilman Fertitta's new mega-yacht, "Boardwalk," doesn't look all that different from his old one, also named "Boardwalk." His new-and-improved model was on display Friday night in Galveston during the Fertitta family's annual Mardi Gras bash, the San Luis Salute.
It's tradition for the black-tie gala's VIPs to kick off festivities on the water. This year, that meant getting a close up with the latest "Boardwalk," a 252-foot motor yacht designed by De Voogt Naval Architects that comes with an estimated $150 million price tag.
The previous "Boardwalk" measured 153 feet long. The two vessels' exteriors share some similarities, though their interiors are as different as night and day.
Fertitta reportedly commissioned his latest model in 2016. It boasts seven staterooms, a swimming pool and a helipad. You know, to skirt traffic.
Gone is the dark wood paneling of "Boardwalk" past. The latest and greatest is light, bright and as modern as they come. The tri-level vessel boasts an elevator and wine room. There are crystal chandeliers and a 16-seat dining table. Chrome accents and a contemporary art collection shine around every corner.
Oh, and a seemingly endless amount of flat-screen televisions. On Friday they streamed the Rockets game against the Orlando Magic. Fertitta, best known as chairman, CEO and owner of Landry's Inc., also owns Houston's NBA team.
The Bayou City's boys in red may have lost to Orlando's magic, though guests of the San Luis Salute's VIP pre-party won the luxury liner lottery.
Former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were among those onboard.
Following the yacht open house, attendees boarded shuttle buses bound for the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort where Maroon 5 later performed and a "Cabaret in Paris"-themed Mardi Gras gala raged into the wee hours on Saturday morning.
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