Steve Jobs' Yacht Impounded in $3.6 Million Dispute Over Design Fee

[rei101]

The designer needs that money because after such ugly thing he wont get any real job for the rest of his life.

 

[Garsun]

I'm more interested in how they manage to get it built for one third the proposed budget. Even considering the European economy, that's still quite a savings.

 

[Oletros]

Unless contract terms were breached then it is a given that the man MUST be paid the agreed fee.

Agree, but that was not what I was answering to, I was answering to the Frenchie comment

 

[Marrakas]

Tony Stark?

 

[Porco]

I'm guessing there are some receipts down the back of someone's sofa. Along with some small change, a biro pen, 3 socks (all different designs/sizes) and at least one of either peanuts, potato chips or mini pretzels.

 

[Gemütlichkeit]

I don't get the hate for it. It's beautiful and unique. The wood/aluminum contrast is really cool.

 

[lovemyapple]

Idea

They should turn it into an Apple store!

 

[Rogifan]

So we get a silly yacht story (that some can spin as Steve Jobs being a cheap you know what) but no stories like this: http://beta.fool.com/jaans/2012/12/...ng/19544/?ticker=AAPL&source=eogyholnk0000001 Is that too positive for MacRumors to report on? Sigh...

 

[teleromeo]

Because only French people get angry when they are paid less than they have to get?

Taxes for rich people are very high in France so he 'll need every penny. As an alternative, he could emmigrate to Belgium.

Tony Stark?

Philippe S+arck.

 

[HarryKeogh]

Wow. That's a yacht of money. Hopefully, boat sides can come together and sea if they can work this out.

 

[Ralf The Dog]

If the Jobs family does not want it, I will purchase it. I am not sure where I will park it, My driveway does not have the space and I am sure, it has a big trailer. (Can you imagine how embarrassed you would be if, you put it in the water, then realized, you forgot to put in the plug?)

 

[avanpelt]

The original report from Dutch financial newspaper Financieele Dagblad claims that there was no formal contract between Jobs and Starck, and that an out-of-court settlement of the dispute is likely.

Does anyone else think this seems odd? Jobs was a master at business negotiations and protecting Apple and yet he hires this guy to design his yacht with no formal contract?

 

[SnowLeopard OSX]

Surprisingly ugly yacht for a man who had an exceptional sense of style.

 

[Fanboy4ever]

Samsuck, where are U?

I bet Samsung is behing this one as well ... hey?

 

[Vizin]

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[ladymacintosh]

Surprisingly ugly yacht for a man who had an exceptional sense of style.

It looks like a floating business park. Not surprising considering this was a man who loved to work.

 

[Laird Knox]

It seems strange to set a designer's fee as a percentage of the final cost. The designer might be encouraged to unnecessarily add to the cost of the boat.

Not saying the designer actually did this, but due to the conflict of interest you'd think the purchaser would prefer a fixed fee.

You would think he should be sueing the shipyard for coming in under budget.

 

[Jsameds]

Because only French people get angry when they are paid less than they have to get?

Never been to France, have you?

 

[uncle.zed]

What does it have to do with MacRumors?

com' on!

 

[Jaro65]

"6% of the cost price" Really. So which one then, cost, or price?

 

[everything-i]

So this guy organises a contract based on a percentage of the build cost of the yacht. Then when it actually costs less to build than he thought he gets pissed. Should have negotiated a fixed fee.

 

[Thunderhawks]

I'm more interested in how they manage to get it built for one third the proposed budget. Even considering the European economy, that's still quite a savings.

No Blue Ray, Flash or Superdrive!

 

[medazinol]

Typical designer; no contract.

He should have watched this video:
http://vimeo.com/22053820

 

[ctdonath]

Ya know, I've only seen side views of that boat.
I'm wondering if it's really really thin.

 

[alfistas]

Agree, but that was not what I was answering to, I was answering to the Frenchie comment

Of course! My reply was in support to yours and as a demonstration of disregard to racist comments.