A new site just launched to allow users to quickly find Octopus photos from around the net.

Check it out;

Octopus Yacht Photos

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The Motor Yacht Octopus Fan Site has now gone mobile!  We are now compatible with all iPhones and iTouch devices.  Exciting times on the technology front;

Screenshot of MotorYachtOctopus.com on the iPhone

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I have heard from several sources that the Octopus made the trip over the Atlantic and is now visiting the East Coast of Florida.  We have yet to see the new paint job, but have a source on the yacht that says, “It seriously looks like a different boat!”  Before this yard period she was in awful shape.  I guess this is expected after sailing for so many years without a break or repaint.  Thankfully the owner bit the bullet and gave the okay for some extended yard time.

Hopefully we will get the chance to make it over to the U.S. to get some shots of her.  

If anyone has any new shots and would like to post them here – simply post them on www.yachttrails.com.  We have a partnership with that site and are allowed to use any Octopus shots on there for this blog.

Here is a time delay video of her going through the Panama Canal in 2008.

Here is one of the Octopus in Ushuaia, Argentina.

The last one is of her in St-Nazaire, France (where she is currently under major refit).

Finally the ole girl is in the yard for a much needed refit. She is reported to be in the beginning stages of a six month refit in Saint-Nazaire, France. Can’t wait to she her with a fresh new coat of paint… If this is the case, then this debunks the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie wedding onboard. I bet the crew are relieved!

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My jaw hit the floor when I read this article! According to some new Hollywood gossip, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will be married this summer (2008) on Octopus. I could not find any other reports (besides this one – http://www.poplife.biz/?p=65331) confirming or denying this, but can you imagine the nightmare for the crew to host a party like this?

Motor Yacht Octopus

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A few shots in Venice…

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