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Ever get annoyed handling your mainsail in a blow? Imagine dealing with this one. (Note the person suspended near the first spreaders for scale)

This is Mirabella V, the largest sloop in the world at 247' with a 295' mast. Zoinks!
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That's some sort of illness...
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She's available for charter for up to 12 guests in sumptuous comfort. The bargain price: $250,000 per week. If you get 11 of your closest friends, that's only $20,833 apiece. Start saving!
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