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Iconic yachts: Inside the story of the 96m legendary superyacht Limitless

It is easy to say that a certain yacht is ‘influential’ but in the case of Carinthia VI (now named The One) you can actually see it. Leslie Wexner, head of Limited Brands, which includes Victoria’s Secret lingerie, so admired Carinthia VI that he asked Jon Bannenberg to design him a yacht that was essentially similar in appearance but much larger and more modern, and this was the starting point for Limitless , launched by Lürssen in 1997.

Carinthia VI had been based on a Lürssen patrol boat hull but for Limitless the shipyard and designer were able to start with a clean sheet and came up with a motor yacht of 96.25 metres. She was one of the largest around at the time, leaving aside Arab state yachts and the immense Lady Moura , and was, in fact, the largest American private yacht when launched. In spite of this, the lines of Limitless clearly mimic those of Carinthia VI , especially the curved front to the superstructure, made from a grid of small windows, and the way the forward lean of the transom matches that of the stem. Another point of similarity lies in the fact that Bannenberg did not want to spoil the lines of the bow with a forward mast, though in this case the solution was to use a retractable carbon fibre mast.

For some reason Wexner did not select Bannenberg as the interior designer – perhaps he found his modernism less than relaxing – instead using the well-known French interior designer François Catroux , whose repertoire included a small number of yachts. In any case, Wexner has never permitted any photographs of the interior to be published, so its style remains conjectural.

Wexner wanted his yacht to be as fast as Carinthia VI – a demanding requirement for such a large vessel. This led to a unique diesel-electric propulsion system being developed for Limitless , designed to allow her to make a transatlantic passage at 25 knots non-stop and a transpacific passage at 20 knots non-stop. One of her transatlantic trips from Nice, France to New York, USA was made in seven days, including a stop in Newport, Rhode Island to clear customs.

The propulsion system was originally designed for Controllable Pitch Propellers, but these were removed from the specification by the builder when new calculations indicated the boat would be 10% over its original calculation. The owner later added the Controllable Pitch Propellers and modifications were made to the diesel-electric system. The yacht’s design made it possible to swap out the propulsion generators through the tender bays by using the yacht’s own tender cranes, and this facility was actually used when a generator failed early in the yacht’s life.

It is fascinating that although Limitless is clearly inspired by Carinthia VI , the yachts are quite different in proportions: Carinthia with her long slim lines and narrow beam against the much larger and beamier Limitless , which looks equally good and arguably more elegant. The relationship between the two yachts is striking and extends down to having an identical dark blue colour scheme on the topsides and white superstructure.

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He started with a $5,000 loan from his aunt and went onto make billions from Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body works. Take a look at Leslie Wexner’s 316-feet long superyacht Limitless which was once the largest yachts in the world.

Who owned the Limitless Yacht?

Les Wexner, the billionaire retailer who made Victoria’s Secret one of the most famous brands on the planet, owned the Lürssen-built Limitless. The founder of L Brands is worth $10.7 billion. L Brands had about 2,700 company-owned stores prior to its re-organization, and the name changed to Bath & Body Works in 2021. Wexner started off by working in his parents’ store in the early 1960s, and was clear that women’s sportswear was the future of fashion. He founded L Brands in 1963 with a $5,000 loan from an aunt.

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A General Description of Motor Yacht LIMITLESS

From the Lurssen Yachts yacht builder in Germany the LIMITLESS is 96 m 316 (ft) in length. Christened by 1997 her interior decoration showcases the realisations of Tim Heywood / Francois Catroux. Superyacht LIMITLESS is able to accommodate up to 10 people with 20 professional crew. She is able to reach a maximum speed of 25 knots.

Motor yacht LIMITLESS was built for Les Wexner, an American businessman who gained his success from being the chairman and CEO of the Limited Brands corporation best known for its brand Victoria's Secret. LIMITLESS has several unique features including an F-16 joystick control at her helm, a "dolphin cam" in her bow, and lights encompassing her waterline. Wexner reportedly considers the interior his private domain and will not release photos to the media.

Construction & Design of Luxury Yacht LIMITLESS

Lurssen was the naval architect involved in the professional vessel composition for LIMITLESS. Also the company Lurssen and Bannenberg Designs Ltd successfully worked on this venture. Interior designer Tim Heywood / Francois Catroux was commissioned for the overall interior ambience. Germany is the country that Lurssen Yachts completed their new build motor yacht in. After the formal launch in 1997 in Bremen she was afterwards delivered on to the proud new owner following sea trials and testing. The core hull was crafted from steel. The motor yacht superstructure component is fabricated mostly using aluminium. With a width of 12.41 metres or 40.7 ft LIMITLESS has beamy internal space. A reasonably deep draught of 4.39m (14.4ft) selects the number of certain harbours she can enter, depending on their individual characteristics. She had refit improvement and alteration work completed in 2004.

Engineering And The Crusie Speed That M/Y LIMITLESS is Able To Achieve:

The 3616 DITA engine installed in the motor yacht is produced by CATERPILLAR. LIMITLESS is propelled by twin screw propellers. The main engine of the ship creates 7265 horse power (or LIMITLESS kilowatts). She is fitted with 2 engines. The total power for the boat is therefore 19890 HP or 14636 KW. With respect to stabalisers she uses Flume Tank.

With Superyacht LIMITLESS There is The Following Accommodation Layout:

Providing volume for a maximum of 10 visiting passengers staying on board, the LIMITLESS accommodates them comfortably. The boat carries approximately 20 professional crew members to maintain and sail.

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Miscellaneous Yacht Details

On October 2009 LIMITLESS went to Palma, in Spain. LIMITLESS also cruised the waters around Illes Balears during the month of October 2009. Heinen & Hopman is the type of AC employed in this boat. Her deck material is predominantly a teak deck.

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The luxury yacht LIMITLESS displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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Yard : Lurssen Type : Motor yacht Guests : 12 Crew : 20 Cabins : 5 Length : 96.25 m / 315′10″ Beam : 12.4 m / 40′9″ Draft : 4.4 m / 14′6″ Year of build : 1997 Classification : ABS Refit : 2004 Displacement : Full displacement Type of engine : Diesel Brand : Caterpillar Model : 3616 Engine power : 7,265 hp Total power : 14,530 hp Maximum speed : 25 knots Cruising speed : 17 knots Hull : Steel Superstructure : Aluminium Decking : Teak Decks : 4 Interior designer : Catroux/Heywood Exterior designer : Jon Bannenberg Generator : 2*Caterpillar Stabilizers : Flume tank Propulsion : Twin screw Water capacity : 50,000 Similar yachts New listings 222 IMAGES LIMITLESS Yacht • Les Wexner $100M SuperYacht LIMITLESS Yacht • Les Wexner $100M SuperYacht Luxury super mega yacht Limitless, IMO 8975940, owned by Les Wexner LIMITLESS Yacht • Les Wexner $100M SuperYacht Limitless superyacht, built by Lurssen for victoria Secret & Limited Luxury super mega yacht Limitless, IMO 8975940, owned by Les Wexner COMMENTS LIMITLESS Yacht • Les Wexner $100M SuperYacht Owned by billionaire Leslie Wexner, the Limitless yacht was the largest American-owned yacht at the time of delivery. With an estimated value of $100 million, Limitless embodies the pinnacle of luxury yachting, with annual running costs approximated around $10 million. Iconic yachts: Inside the story of the 96m legendary ... Leslie Wexner, head of Limited Brands, which includes Victoria’s Secret lingerie, so admired Carinthia VI that he asked Jon Bannenberg to design him a yacht that was essentially similar in appearance but much larger and more modern, and this was the starting point for Limitless, launched by Lürssen in 1997. LESLIE WEXNER: From a Clothing Store to a Billionaire Empire Get an insightful look into Leslie Wexner's journey from establishing his clothing store 'The Limited' to being a celebrated figure in the fashion industry and the proud owner of a billion-dollar empire. His net worth is $6 billion. He is owner of the yacht Limitless. Limitless (luxury yacht) - Wikipedia Limitless is owned by Les Wexner, an American businessman who is currently chairman and former CEO of the L Brands corporation (formerly Limited Brands, and best known for its brand Victoria's Secret). Who owned the Limitless Yacht? - Luxurylaunches Limitless Yacht, a 316-foot luxury vessel by Lürssen, was a beauty inspired by another yacht, Carinthia VI. It was on the insistence of Limitless owner Leslie Wexner, who was a fan of the ship and asked Jon Bannenberg to design him a yacht that was akin to Carinthia VI, only larger and contemporary. World’s 100 Largest Yachts 2007 #14: Limitless - Power ... You're apt to see this lady in St. Barts around the holidays, as the island is a favorite of her owner, Leslie Wexner. Wexner, who heads the clothing company Limited Brands, made it clear to Lrssen when he commissioned her that he wanted a 25-knot yacht, and he got his wish. Les Wexner Yacht LIMITLESS • Lurssen • 1997 • Value $100 ... Superyacht Limitless, built by Lurssen for Lexlie Wexner. Limitless is one of the world's largest private superyachts. Wexner is an American businessman who is chairman and CEO of the Limited... Yacht LIMITLESS, Lurssen | CHARTERWORLD Luxury Superyacht ... Motor yacht LIMITLESS was built for Les Wexner, an American businessman who gained his success from being the chairman and CEO of the Limited Brands corporation best known for its brand Victoria's Secret. Motor yacht Limitless - Lurssen - Yacht Harbour Reportedly owned by the head of Victoria's Secret, Leslie Wexner, Limitless has been a pioneering yacht for Lurssen with a diesel-electric propulsion system, a novelty in 1997.Limitless is a 96.25m (315.78 ft) luxury motor yacht. She was built by Lurssen in 1997 making the yacht 18 years old. Yacht Limitless Photos & Video - SuperYachtFan Yacht Owner Photos Location For Sale & Charter News. Name: Limitless. Length: 96 m (316 ft) Builder: Lurssen. Year: 1997. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht