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Brand new $940,000, 85-foot luxury yacht tips over and sinks just minutes after launching — forcing crew to jump overboard

Dramatic amateur video shows the vessel, named Dolce Vento, ease into the waters off the coast of Zonguldak in northern Turkey’s Eregli district Tuesday before lurching to one side and slowly sinking into the depths.

It was the first time the approximately 85-foot boat, worth around $940,000, was launched after being delivered to its owner from Istanbul.

Even assuming Turkish boat laborers are paid, say, three-cents an hour, $940,000 for 85 feet of “yacht” suggests a ship built of snot and bubble gum using a design found on the back of a cereal box.

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Building an 85-foot custom luxury power boat in the United States would likely cost between $20 million and $40 million, though this can vary significantly based on the level of customization, materials, and specialized features desired. This range includes costs for the hull, specialized engines, navigation systems, and high-end interior finishes, with more extravagant features like helipads pushing the price even higher.