Boats

First there was cruising above the surface of the water with the Jetlev R200, and then came the not so cool Aquaskipper, where you use human power to propel yourself across the surface of the water in a very lame looking contraption.

And now we have the Subwing, where you get to glide under water as a dolphin would. It’s basically a small wing you hold on to while being pulled along by a boat. The Subwing allows you to move sideways, twist, and even dive. Based on what I saw in the video below, one could hurt themselves if not careful. But then again, that can apply to anything.

Over 5 years in the making, the Adastra yacht finally made its maiden voyage in the Pearl River in China. Designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs and built by McConaghy Boats in Zhuhai, China – the yacht is built for a Hong Kong businessman for leisure trips to his private Indonesian islands.

The Adastra Yacht has a price tag of $15 million and is considered to be one of the most fuel efficient yachts around with a top speed of 22.5 knots and a range of 4,000 miles (at 17 knots). The structure of the boat is crafted from carbon fiber with a Nomex honeycomb core and the hull is glass/Kevlar foam sandwich. To reduce weight, the interior of the yacht features light weight oak cabinets and carbon fiber hatches, ladders, portlights, and hinges.

Chris Craft Boats have been in the business for well over a century now with the parent company being founded in 1874. These guys are responsible for bringing leisure boating to the masses in the 1930’s and 1950’s. The Corsair 36 European Edition is their new stylish sports boat offering unmatched luxury and interior space for this category of boats.

The Corsair 36 European Edition is powered by a set of Volvo V8 engines producing a total of 840 horsepower and is capable of reaching speeds as high as 42 knots. The boat features an open lounging area towards the rear of the boat offering maximum seating capability and also has an electric dining table that can hide in the teak sole.

I’ve always been fascinated with hovercrafts, I don’t really know why?  Maybe because a hovercraft is a boat that flies/glides over water and land, and who doesn’t like a flying boat?  A normal hovercraft is cool but the “Flying Hovercraft”, shown here, not only glides over water and land; it actually takes flight like a plane.

The Flying Hovercraft does everything a regular hovercraft can do but it can also fly up to 50 feet above ground and reach speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.  The flying hovercraft takes flight with the help of two lightweight integrated wings and is powered by a fuel-injected turbocharged twin-cylinder engine that produces 130 horsepower.  The flying boat can carry a payload of up to 600 pounds and has a range of 160 miles.

Mulder, the Dutch yacht manufacturer, has recently delivered the new Mulder 72 Convertible. The design is based on the Mulder 68 but a bit larger at 22 meters in length. The Mulder yachts are renowned for their elegance, performance, style, light-weight design, and iPad controllable features. The interior and exterior of the yacht was designed by Guido de Groot, and the naval architecture was completed by Vripack.

The Mulder 72 Convertible is powered by two powerful Caterpillar C18 motors producing 1,018 horsepower each and housed in an efficiently designed engine room. With over two thousand horsepower available on demand, the yacht is able to reach speeds as high as 26 knots. To enhance the luxurious appearance, the insulated exhaust system is finished in a blinged out high-gloss stainless steel.