Maltese Falcon Yacht in San Francisco Bay.

The Maltese Falcon at 289 feet long, is the largest privately owned yacht in the world. Maximum speed is 18.5 knots, and the vessel has a range of 3,000 miles at 14 knots.

The sails are mounted on three unstayed masts made of carbon fiber, the yachts sails furl and unfurl at the touch of a button. The Maltese Falcon has a crew of 20, and accommodates 12 guests.

The largest mast of the yacht is taller than the Princess Star Cruise Ship docked in the background