Those willing to possess a personal boat can now have one by dropping $10,500. Folks, this solar-driven boat will cost only one-time expenditure and would be your life-long investment. It requires minimal maintenance charges and fair amount of nautical knowledge. Very handy, full of fun; the boat doesn’t bite you with in terms of cost as it is pollution free and runs on solar energy. It can accommodate four adults with a 700 Watt electric motor that rides quietly at 5mph.

The motor is power-driven by four deep cycle batteries that are frequently invigorated by the sun during sunshine hours. During cloudy sky, you can enjoy your abode in this boat as it holds up to a 6-hour charg; thereby giving you the freedom to ride during night. For its usage during prolonged hours in absence of sun, it is accessible on some external source. Invest on it at Hammacher.

Featured above is a Hyper-Sub powerboat that serves dual function of a submarine craft. Touted as a submersible powerboat, it cab accommodate four people and can travel at 40 knots on top at a range of 500 miles and can submerge to 250 feet. Marion Hyper-Submersible Powerboat Design takes pride in unveiling its creation of the Hyper-Sub Submersible Powerboat, an innovative new vessel with a structure lithe enough to invite industry men, individuals, and the military towards sea for opportunities that was never dogged before.

It is the first of its kind small craft that comes with built-in horsepower, sea-keeping, and range enabling access on high seas, which also operates as a self-charging, independent, one-atmosphere marine.

The patented design took 31 long years for its presentable form. No information about its price is available but calm down your curiosity by watching its video and gallery.

Gallery: Hyper-Sub Submersible Powerboat

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Known as MV Agusta F4 Interceptor, a carbon fibre hulled V8-engined Personal Watercraft (PWC), which is touted as the world’s fastest and most expensive PWC. Lately, MV Agusta unveiled this PWC at the Milan Motorcycle Show scheduled in Italy. It features a new locomotive, which is formed after blending two motorcycle engines.
Agusta claims to pick two of its high performance 1078cc four-cylinder engines and produce a Swiss-watch-like 2156cc V8 powerplant that will command the limited edition 308 bhp carbon fiber–hulled two-seater. With scarce information available, the known facts include this interceptor has a CDI explosion, electronic fuel insertion, a 3-blade stainless steel impeller that makes use of a 160mm high pressure axial flow pump. It claims to weigh 238 kg dry.
The controversy that no PWC can exceed 65 mph is still on between the manufacturers and the Coast Guard arousing all our doubts about its entry in U.S. We are hopeful it would soon come to a wise compromise and you will be offered with the limited numbers of F4 Interceptor in 2008. With no price information available, one is prepared to welcome it as the most expensive production PWC ever produced.

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If your cruiser is in arid wharf and you wish to ride away then try the 108-day cruise offered by Crystal Cruises. Starting from LA on 19 January, 2008; the Serenity will stopover around 45 ports in 22 countries based in South Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Europe and then ending in London. The cruise includes an intricate spa for coddling, delicate and relaxed dining arrangement, bars, lounges, library, theater and a casino.

Those who wanted to update their awareness; Computer University@Sea proffers 200 learning classes during the course of travel. The range is diverse and would talk about managing money with Jane Bryant Quinn, memory development, astronomy sermon, yoga performances and last but most important how to “know more about everything” by Bill Bryson, author of ‘A Short History of Nearly Everything’.

The cost of the complete world cruise varies from $49,800 to $261,210 per person/ duo while the segment price is set at $4,890 for a couple. The video depicts a glimpse of the Mediterranean glide with Crystal Cruises.

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A New Zealand-built boat that runs completely on biodiesel is geared up to take the challenge and crack the world speed record for circumventing the globe in a motorboat 2008. Scheduled for 1 March, this 24-metre Earthrace skippered by New Zealander Pete Bethune will start from Valencia, Spain and navigate the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans as well as the Panama and Suez canals. Bethune is in high spirits destined to break the present world record of 74 days, 20 hours and 58 minutes, rolled out by the Cable and Wireless Adventurer boat in 1998. He also has a strong feeling his success would endorse biodiesel as a feasible substitute to petroleum diesel.

Besides green fuel source, the Earthrace also features eco-friendly uniqueness viz. non-toxic paint. Designed in Auckland, It’s assembling and final creation took 14 months with an investment of $A3.5 million, that Bethune collected by selling his house and other precious belongings.

Making an emblematic gesticulation towards the scheme, enduring liposuction with two other volunteers formed 10 litres of human fat — adequate to command the boat for 15 kilometres. One unique feature of this yacht is its potential to “submarine” throughout waves, dipping deep down to a level of seven metres submarine, facilitating it to preserve a higher standard speed in the course of big seas.

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If you contemplate a solar-powered ferryboat to be outdated, then what I am going to share next justifies itself. Apparently, this 433 ft long “Beluga SkySails” is set to make its maiden expedition next month. It won’t be dependent upon gulping profuse amount of diesel while crossing Atlantic on its navigation to Venezuela, up to Boston and back to Europe. It will be swallowing down fuel and would be supported by a computer directed kite linked to its bow.

This $725,000 device will be tied to a 15-meter high pole and will wing some 300 meters higher than the boat so as to drive enough wind to essentially aid in ship-movement. It is being claimed that the SkySails kite impulsion arrangement will cut fuel utilization by “up to 20%” thereby enabling operator save $1,600 per day hack off carbon emissions. I wish all the success for its upcoming trip.

Via Reuters

We have been informing you about latest models of yachts but the one featured above is unique in its concept, form and usage. This custom-made ship is 100% scratch built and its body is embedded with variety of wood including cherry, walnut, chestnut, oak and pine. The scale of the model is 1/96 and measures 27″ (L) x 12″ (W), and 25″ (H). It has 5 diverse deck levels with plank-on-frame structure. You would be amazed to know that around 1,175 working hours were invested over it to create this edifice, which is made up of 10,000 pieces and has about 61′ of rigging. Its unbeatable craftsmanship is getting its worthy appreciation and makes it stand away demanding a proud owner.

The supplies used for producing this model include wood, wire, threads, and cloth and this is what adds beauty to the sails and flags. The beautiful model is priced at $18,900.

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Gallery: 17th Century Handcrafted British WarShip

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Don’t mistake by identifying this speedboat as another thingamajig from James Bond flick. Christened as the SeaPhantom, the concept of this “low-flying” aircraft is been designed by David Borman, founder of Maritime Flight Dynamics Inc. Power-driven by a MV-10 625 hp motor supplied by Ilmor Engineering, this fusion of a power boat and model aircraft slices crossways the effect at 87 knots (around 100 mph). The moment engine blends the boat from rest to 35 mph, the SeaPhantom reflects any other motorboat. Its six-foot-long bowed foils expand across the wings of the boat and the SeaPhantom sets to rise above the waves like a perfunctory water-skier.

But what makes it bag the title of an Aircraft?

The airflow beneath the SeaPhantom raises the boat out of the water’s pull thereby supporting 85% of the boat’s mass. It is here when this boat loaded with five passengers seems to slither or ‘fly’ above the waves, assuring a comfortable ride. Borman took stimulation from 1960s NASA aircraft that was potential enough to produce lift regardless of wings. He envisages offering his crossbreed powerboat as a substitute transport connecting coastal towns or an island ferry service. Word is around that the US Navy has shown interest to pick this craft for its troops but question remains are they ready to shell out $500,000? I wish the response is affirmative.

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We have being unveiling pricey yachts. Also, there were talks about antique yachts. And the boat-lovers are busy satisfying themselves by tagging big yachts to their name. But here comes an open invitation for them as a model of the British Royal Navy ship HMS Victory is all set to eye pround owner. The ingredients used to erect this model include beef bones and human hair and the unique boat reside at Bonhams for auction. It is anticipated that it will fetch nearby $60,000 (£30,000). Expected to be sold today, this 28-inches long model is a creation by French prisoners-of-war incarcerated in British jails during the Napoleonic Wars.
Making:

The left-over beef bones gathered from the meals of prisoners’ behind the bars to pay for their maintainence were used to form this structure. The hull stands on the core of the bones while human hair added weight to rigging and paper tissue formed the flags. Other specks incorporates anchors, belfry and ship’s boats. The model is packed with pull cords and bone finials responsible for operating the guns. The model was preserved in the private custody of the renowned collector of antique Dutch weapons, Henk Visser.

Via DailyMail

In the beginning of this month, Superyacht Times unearthed that Saudi Arabian Royal Yacht Al Yamamah would be identified as Ocean Breeze followed by a rumor that she have been presented as a souvenir to Jordan’s King. After few days, Yachtspotter reported yacht’s listing at $34,450,000 through Burgess. The listing features some stunning interior shots of this amazingly plentiful 269-foot yacht. It can offer lodging to 28 in its single master cabin and flaunts nine double cabins and four twin cabins. The yacht also offers a room for 35 crew members.

Gallery: Ocean Breeze Interiors

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