'Only Jotas', the Curious Story of the Latest Megayacht to Arrive at the Port of Malaga

Named 'Just J´s', it is the latest arrival to the megayacht marina at the port of Málaga and is also a novelty in these waters, as it is its first stop in this dock, and it is more commonly seen in Miami and the Caribbean.

This luxurious yacht does not particularly stand out for its length (61 meters), which, although not small by any means, does not compare with its neighbors at dock 1, who are also well-known in the city: I Dynasty (102 meters); Lady Moura (101) and Mayan Queen (92).

What is curious in this case is the story behind its name. Its owner is the American billionaire Jay Schottenstein (1954). Born in Columbus, Ohio, this entrepreneur and philanthropist chairs Schottenstein Stores Corp, which owns retail chains such as American Eagle Outfitters, DSW Inc., and Value City Furniture.

Indeed, according to the specialized website SuperYachtFan, its name is a sentimental nod to the Schottenstein family, where all members share a name that begins with the letter 'J'. Thus, the patriarch, Jay, is married to Jeanne and the couple has three children: Joseph, Johnathan, and Jeffrey.

Returning to the yacht, it was manufactured in the Dutch shipyard Hakvoort in 2016, according to data available from the specialized media, and it has a capacity for 12 passengers and 16 crew members. Among its most luxurious features are an elevator to move between decks; a skylight over the bed in the main cabin; a jacuzzi on one of the decks, and an outdoor pool.

Regarding its engines, 'Just J´s' is powered by two Caterpillar engines, which give it a maximum speed of 16 knots, and a cruising speed of 12 knots. It is valued at about 70 million dollars.