Here is an opportunity to rule the waves while taking a ride on 2008 Yamaha FX Cruiser SHO retailed at $12,800. Featured above is this high-end Jet Ski that takes pride in having tones of power, thanks to its all new 1.8-liter supercharged engine, world’s first hull and deck contrived using nanotechnology. It reduces weight by 25%, and is touted as the industry’s first glide control system. It features a remote control transmitter, security system, a 19.8-gallon cooler, self-draining beverage holders, dual mirrors, and of course not to mention appealing looks.

The vessel is available in platinum metallic or iron man-style cherry red metallic.

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It was during last month only that the US Navy and General Dynamics pull the lid off the new U.S.S Independence littoral combat ship (LCS). They say the brute will cruise close to the coast and fling the imaginable lot at an adversary—from shatterproof automobiles and helicopters to missiles, torpedoes and other sundry. Plus, it can jostle at a whispered 60 knots. Essentially, it is an indication that enemy is going to have tough time evading the anger of this powerful boat, irrespective of their location. The noteworthy part is its price tag that touches an affordable range of $208 million, which is quite sparing for the US administration. Considering the level of acceptance, counted 55 models are expected to be built.

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It would be justified to tag it as world’s first supercar on water. Yes, the XSR48 is being honored as super boat by XSMG. Tall as 48 foot, this powerboat is power-driven by two diesel engines, 2,000 horsepower besides maintaining a top speed of 158 km/h (85 knots). The hull is developed using kevlar and carbon fiber with cross linked PVC cores linked using vinylester and epoxy resins. If you compare the interiors then they are as sleek as its exterior.

You can opt for either a 2m long double bed or can go with two singles. Also other custom-built features would be made available on demand.

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Developed and Designed in Lymington, England; it features full mood lighting and comes equipped with an entertainment system counting four 12 inch LCD screens, fridge and microwave. They say counted 100 models would be designed demanding a deserving price of £1.25 mn ($2.5 million).

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Featured above is CERVA MC08, an oval shaped transport vehicle that can be used as a car, motor cycle, jet plane, yacht or submarine. All thanks to Michal Erva, the great mind behind this creation. At 26, this young designer has proved what miracles he can offer with coming time. And it is his hobby to revolve around revolutionary ideas that has led to the birth of this striking creation.

Are you all set to take a ride over this elegant vehicle that can be converted into ‘X’ wheels to serve your changing needs. Its flexibility resides in combining array of porches like three wheel axles that can be fixed to use it on road. Those who love enjoying thrill and wish to experience an eventual mood should keep their fingers upon this vehicle. It has a space to carry one or two people on one go.

Its center wheel glides ahead if you need stability in case of speed and while slowing down the stability is maintained by hidden gyroscopes in the axle.

This is surely the first-of-its-kind vehicle modeled to offer adventure.

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The very name Skylge suggests that it’s a Dutch breed. Built in 2006, Skylge is a striking nautical ship designed in association with Holland Jachtbouw yard and Hoek Design. Skylge features a carbon rig, carbon-spectra sails and a profound elating keel. The integrated huge cockpit and an elevated deckhouse delivers both outdoor and indoor banquet. Under the deck, there are four en suite guest cabins. Measuring 140 feet 11 inches, she has a room for a squad of six. Listed through Edmiston, the yacht is retailed at 14.95 million euros.

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Ask travel freaks: What gives immense pleasure to their soul? And obvious repartee would be undergoing a cruise and exploring the hidden geographies. But little were they aware that they would get a chance to enjoy a luxurious trip at the Amazon until a company called Aqua Expeditions came up with one. A province was formerly impervious to the trinkets of 280-thread-count sheets and en-suite air conditioning. The company’s boat dubbed as the M/V Aqua looks like a suspended boutique lodge with a dining room, indoor and outdoor reclines and a surveillance deck and boutique.
Developed and designed by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig, this vessel has eight groups and four master suites that feature huge windows, thereby offering its inhabitants a 180-degree view of the waterway landscape.

Voyages on this yacht are typically planned around the swamped season that fall between June-November and dry season between December-May. These tours are for three, four and seven nights and begin in Iquitos, Peru.

It offers a pre-dinner cocktails fun to its customers in the under-sky lounge followed by a Peruvian food cooked by one of Lima’s hottest chefs! It would cost you $1950 per person or more depending upon the facilities asked for.

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Inflatable Boats were conceived as mere toys till the great mind of the Italian Ocean racer and pilot Doi Malingri came with a weird yet practical thought. Having said that, his idea wasn’t as constrained as ours and thus he thrived in offering a generous usage to the inflatable boats that one can never think of. Picture this: You are flying high on inflatable boats at a speed as creditable as 80 kilometers an hour. And now Dio is being successful in giving a realistic shape to this virtual feel of flying high in inflatable boat by integrating wings via an engine and other counted yet commendable affixations. And it’s a blissful moment for him as his idea is helping him generate $32,300 a piece globally. Dubbed as the FIB which calms down as Flying Inflatable Boats, these are welcomed by Yacht Owners and also the Navy.

Its highlight resides in its responsibility of keeping the Pilot, passenger and the engine absolutely dry. The inflatable boat is available in two variants viz. the FIB 582 and the FIB 503. The former one weighs 216kg (heavier than latter by 18kgs) and both these models.

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Owners of Luxury yacht and personal cruise can now broaden their territory to thump the canals and lakes. Lancel and Ostréa Marine has realized the opportunity and introduced their latest creation of luxury canoe called Le Nantucket at the lately held Paris Boat Show. Developed and designed uusing the concept of ‘French lightness’, this 7.7m long boat weighs 1,900 kg but rides fast at a speed of 25 knots, thanks to its 120 horsepower diesel engine.

Its elegant simplicity with a matching color theme strikes well with red dying upon clean white surfaces. The Le Nantucket is outfitted with a stimulating windlass, mechanical table, custom stainless steel portions and chemical toilets.

If if fails to convince you then would propose you to give a second thought as it has an integrated an LCD display, a Bose sound system and iPod. This French luxury is retailed at €150,000 ($236,000) and is being produced only in counted digit of 25.

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Inferno hauls greet the world’s largest cruise ship, the Independence of the Seas as she enters in the U.K. for the first time on 25 April in Southampton, southern England. This giant 160,000 tonne yacht will function all through the year from the city. Valued at $793 million (Euros 508 million), this Royal Caribbean cruise ship was constructed in the Aker Finnyards drydock in Turku, Finland and is the dual biggest sail liner together with her sister ships Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. It draws contrast with the Titanic in terms of her giantly size by being 230ft longer than the Titanic. Right after Titanic met misfortune, the largest cruise ship has proved to be a risk for her owners, who witnessed a surge in fuel prices and calming down of global economy within three years of commissioning of ship.

The pool of facilities offered by this princess includes a 2,000-seater dining room, a choice of an ice rink, a 1,350-seat theatre, a surf simulator and a nine-hole miniature golf course. The naming ceremony for the ship is due on 30 April before she boards on her foremost paying journey on 2 May.

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While riding through the secluded lake may not seem exciting as docking your yacht in St. Tropez harbor. Those in a mood to craft a big splatter at lake should eye a custom houseboat, which is a 117-foot 2008 Thoroughbred Yacht cum houseboat priced at $1.75 million. At this price, the Thoroughbred 117 comes outfitted with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a complete office, sunken kitchen, all flat panel televisions–Plasma, LCD, DLP 27” to 52”.

It also offers four refrigerators, four icemakers, two gas fireplaces, five hot water heaters, two Jacuzzi tubs, 44’ long Sun deck, wine cooler cum cabinet, four cameras for exterior monitoring and engine room and two Jacuzzi tubs. It also features a hydraulic lift master bed, a top deck mister system, a 21-foot horseshoe bar, an ostrich skin ceiling, and the list is endless. But those craving to explore oceanic beauty shall have at least four times of dough asked for this houseboat.

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