What does 'Open' mean on 165' lux power boat?

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  1. Squidly-Diddly
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    http://www.gizmag.com/go/8051/

    Says world's largest open yacht.

    Looks like the rest of them to me.

    I was expecting a 165' open, such as 'long boat'.
     
    Squidly-Diddly, Oct 21, 2007
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    I agree with you, it looks like a standard plastic bath tub, I have no idea why they term it open.
     
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