Articles in the Yacht Category
Posted in Yacht on 5 April 2008

Considering the unpredictable nature of life, I always keep myself accommodated with sufficient cash to meet the demands of the emergency situations. But lately I realized that there might be situations when one mere packets of currency would fail to pull me out from crisis situation.

Case in point: There are geographical territories that are prone to tsunami. One fine day, if tsunami happens to hit their door then…….if they have Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145 Kayak with them then they can easily counter it but if not then they have to face the destiny. This leisure kayak features tough structure, adequate storage space, and a rudder for additional steering. I’d propose you to keep one at home and start moving towards the shore if you could see clouds rushing on the horizon. You can bring it home by paying off $1,299 by Austin Kayak.
Posted in Exhibitions, News, Technology, Yacht on 3 April 2008

We have talked about various structures and performances of megayachts and superyachts viz. giga yacht, magic yacht, fearless yacht and falcon yacht here and today we have a new entrant to the domain by with a different eye. Unlike these with were targeting to the elite class as a passenger ship, the SeaFair’s Grand Luxe designed by Luiz de Basto of Miami is honored as the world’s first luxury-exposition megayacht.

Word is floating all around that it will display art, jewelry, and antiques from prominent U.S. and European museums, art galleries, and jewelers. At 228 foot, it will be inviting all sorts of private events, offering facilities like two five-star quality restaurants, open-air caviar, champagne lounges, and cocktail areas in concurrence with the exposition. All events will happen portside only.

This pioneering concept initiated to expand the promotion reach of American and International dealers while modernizing attention in the local arts and cultural population. In today’s taxing worldwide milieu, this custom-designed yacht will bring dealers directly to collectors’ seasonal abode instead of expecting the collector to tour a great space in order to visit celebrated galleries.

Bottom line: This giant three-tiered $20 million Grand Luxe is currently undertaking ship alteration, and marketing amendments.
Via Deluxe/ ExpoShips
Posted in Aircraft, Designer, Luxury, Yacht on 2 April 2008

Call it a toy or a weapon for a little bird within you. This hybrid aircraft cum airship can take you high at a flight of 93 mph at 7,000 feet above the ground for 2000 miles. But this innovative ride on blimp from house of Advanced Hybrid Aircraft doesn’t come cheap and thus demands $1.46 million. Called Hornet Aerial Work, it is equipped with four twin motor engines and its interiors are custom designed offering an appeal that doesn’t lose your interest. If you are in a mood to experiment a little more than attach daylight banners onto the edges of the airship. Measuring 100 ft (L) x 20 ft (W), this air wonder offers quite an exciting journey when you want to work as a spy by eyeing what should not miss without letting the other person know.
Via BallerRide/ AHAUSA
Posted in Auctions, Luxury, Yacht on 28 March 2008

Yacht lovers kindly lend all your ears here. There is something big that has entered the market and your ignorance about it is something I cannot bear. Don’t doubt by labeling me as a PR for the Perini Navi USA, sailing charter company that has offered the Maltese Falcon super yacht for sale.
But the fact is my elitechoice demands its visibility as this ultra long, 88 meters super yacht features an innovatory steering system dubbed as the Falcon rig. It has bagged many awards for its enormous maneuverability and security. Its five ultra affluent staterooms can house 12 guests and the open chief deck has a focal tavern, a cockpit, a mouth watering dining area plus two individual studio areas. It also offers a shielded bathing area and entrée to the wheelhouse.
Its accessibility on two Deutz TBD620 engines propels this huge sail mechanism at an implausible nineteen and a half knots per hour. Those who wish to enjoy the ride in an open sea, can go ahead as a team of 18 members is available 24×7.
Have €115,000,000? If not then kindly switch to another page!
Posted in Designer, Yacht on 24 March 2008

In your wildest imagination, how big a yacht has to be to serve as a private island? Gizmag lately has unveiled WallyIsland, a piece as a part of Wally’s luxury yachts and it is this 325 foot flagship that is rotating eye lids. Agreed, Paul Allen’s Octopus was gigantic at 410 feet but even Wally Gigayacht is successful in maintain its identity with the availability of swimming pools, tennis courts, garden fields, mini soccer fields along with essential helipads. It accommodates around 40 crew, 24 guests and two 45-foot speedboats deputed at the back.

The island is no less than a tanker than its gigayacht brethren, which is spread at 1000m2 main deck area. To my much-surprise, it has only three upper-level decks against expected multilevel provisions. It’s structured in this manner to augment open entertaining space and permit large garden seats, thereby assuring the cost involved to be “competitive,” albeit we know what “competitive” means while dealing with such endeavor. Wally discloses it would roughly meet the cost of what was expected from a conventional design 200-footer.

The interiors feature a chief saloon, living/dining room; guest lodging, library, cinema, spa, wellness and fitness area; service and crew area plus steering/navigation area.
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Via Gizmodo
Posted in Technology, Yacht on 19 March 2008

Those willing to experience the space journey or having a hobby to maintain a collection of weird stuff shall lend their eyes and ears here. Featured above is a space ship that has covered almost 300 million Intergalactic miles but still maintains its young appeal. This passenger craft with its special owners can house four people.
Seemingly in its first-class state, the space ship is devoid of any of the meteor serration. It requires a supply of reactor seals along with revitalized flux capacitors. News is it has never crashed and runs at a seed of 15 Mach. Luckily, its glass casement is in perfect shape. All you need to do is get certain patch works done on it viz. TLC like alignment and new landing sensors. To ensure its protection and magnificent contour, it has been preserved in a sheltered storehouse in Phx. Valued at mere $3500 (or best offer), who wouldn’t like to be the proud owner of this Space Ship. If you are eyeing something bigger then give rest to your eyes nad fingers by trying luck with the Chattanooga Flying Saucer House.
Via BornRich/ Craigslist
Posted in Luxury, Yacht on 16 February 2008
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At the upcoming Dubai boat show scheduled for 11-15 March, Edmiston would be showcasing the Sheleila for sale. Built by Guy Couach, the yacht is designed using high quality military hull. Well its smooth, ultramodern and shiny interiors are being designed by Frank Relynaud and Elsa Van Loo. The 120-foot yacht offers four guest cabins and can house around seven crew members. It features the central Audio Svideo matrix with control LCD panel along with AMX touch panels and plasma screens available in all cabins. Beyong your imagination, it also boasts of a Home Cinema Theatre with 50” Plasma Screen and THX surround sound. It is supplemented by a a Zodiac Fortura S Mk11 4.2m with Control console and bench seating for 5 fitted with 40hp Yamaha outboard motor. To my non-surprise, the yacht is listed at $8.5 million.
Via Luxist
Posted in Designer, Yacht on 12 February 2008

Designer Taizo Doi has produced a creation that proves there cannot be anything more attractive and stirring than Mother Nature. A mere look at the designer prototype of a future submarine assures that Taizo’s concept is 100% accurate. You can’t help but to give a big round of applause for his artistic skills.

A deeper understanding of the sample would make you realize that Taizo attempt was to carve a vessel that would allow humans to investigate the sea as any marine creature would do it. He takes inspiration from the striking jellyfish. The jellyfish-like structure of the aquatic vehicle permits a contented space for the travelers by offering them a 360° view of the attractive sea. I think you would agree with me that the witty way to enjoy the nature is to be a part of it. Right?

Posted in Technology, Yacht on 7 February 2008

Dubbed as Fearless Yachts, they are renowned for engineering an unrivaled collection of swift, convention luxury boats and yachts, in alliance with Porsche Design Studio. Whilst months back, they gathered attention by unveiling $300,000 Fearless 28 yacht and today they are ready to bite you with their another offering named the F68. You would be surprised to know this 68-foot Fearless F68 power yacht drives power from two Rolls Royce A45 water jet drives.
The power enables the boat to maintain a noteworthy speed bestow of 46-knots within a range of about 344 miles. Proposed for a shrewd captain, the tailored F68 is carved from frivolous materials but touts signature Fearless outline and the deep V-hull. The center of the yacht features two to three-stateroom lodging along with master and VIP cabins. I take pride in making this news reach right ears but you have to hold on as the yacht would be available by the end of this year.
Via BornRich
Posted in Luxury, Yacht on 2 February 2008

News is Carnival Cruise Lines’ 2,052-passenger Fantasy would undergo a renovation program costing some $$$$$$ at a shipyard in Mobile. The revamp is a division of Carnival’s $250 million overhaul program including eight 5,000-ton fantasy-class vessels. Word is around that the Fantasy that sails from New Orleans to the Caribbean on a 4-5 day tour is anticipated to go into dry dock in Mobile from 6 Sept.-4 October. The behest process for the overhaul is projected to be absolute by May-end. Lately it completed $30 million renovation and now includes a unique 300-foot winding waterslide, a resort-style main pool area, spa and cabin augmentation.
Via USA Today



