You could spend a fortune on a ‘real’ boat, but it will probably never be quite as soothing on the muscles or as ridiculous looking as this hot tub tugboat. Behold, the future of luxury… The six to eight passenger Hottug, is a combination powerboat and hot tub made of wood and glass fiber reinforced
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Amazing ‘FLIPing’ Ship Turns 50
This is an absolutely damn impressive piece of engineering (1:59 for the good part). It is difficult to believe that FLIP, or Floating Instrument Platform, owned by the US Navy, was designed after a baseball bat. First launched 50 years ago, the bizarre research vessel can go from a horizontal to vertical position while staying
$1.7 Million Air Conditioned Corvette ZR1 Speedboat
Aside from an unlimited source of beer, a Corvette and speed boat would top the list of must have’s…so combining a vette with a speedboat would kill two birds with one stone. Built by Marine Technology Incorporated, this ZR1-inspired boat (turbocharged ZR-48) is constructed from carbon fiber and features lighting units from the legendary sports
Look out – China’s First Ever Aircraft Carrier
Only slightly newsworthy… In another sign of military might, China’s first aircraft carrier, a gently owned Russian vessel that’s been refitted for serious sea cruising power is near completion. Formerly the Soviet “Varyag”, China Defense Blog points out the decks mostly cleared, so this refurbished bruiser could be ready for plane-flinging action as soon later
This somewhat Ridiculous Super Yacht comes with its own VOLCANO
Is it just me or does this thing seem extraordinarily top-heavy? According to the dailymail.co.uk, this is the next super-yacht set to hit the world’s oceans – which comes complete with its own functioning volcano and floating tropical islands. Designed by British boat builders Yacht Island Design, from Derby, the 295ft ‘Tropical Island Paradise’ boasts
Foldaboat – Cause you never know when you might need a Boat
Don’t you hate it when you want to get to the other side of the lake, but you forgot your boat at home? Problem solved. From the mind of designers Arno Mathies and Max Frommeld comes fold –a-boat a seamless, hard shell, folding boat made from one single sheet of plastic. Just like something bought
Sailing the Deep Blue Sea on the Sebago Shoe Boat
If you thought that 10 foot long shoe car was impressive – this shoe boat by Sebago should blow your mind. In addition to its decidedly one-of-a-kind appearance, there’s a special radio station that plays nothing but drum & lace, and sole music. Now you can cruise the waters with your brand new pair of
Angel of the Water Bairim Yacht
Start saving your pennies, cause this is one yacht concept that might be worth splurging on, if it ever comes to fruition. From the mind of Timon Sage comes the Bairim Yacht (Angel of the Water), with a no-resistance design is hydrodynamically optimized for cutting through rough waters. High-end comfort features and floor-to-ceiling windows, as
Ultra-advanced Super-stealth sub powered by fuel cell
What could be argued as a first in modern warfare, Germany has developed a submarine which embodies the concept of ‘green technology’. The first ever U212A submarine is exclusively powered by hydrogen fuel cells, it is almost totally silent, radiates virtually no heat and is constructed entirely from non-magnetic metals. Calling it “the peak of
From the Streets into the Ocean – Kawasaki JetCycle
By adding wheels to the common Jet Ski, the Kawasaki JetCycle concept by Jon DeGorsky, is meant to add a new functionality to fun and practicality in an all-purpose beach vehicle. Now you can ride your scooter straight from your garage at home, right into the deep blue ocean at the beach. As the scooter
