Archive for: boat
As soon as I get around to winning that Powerball lottery, I can pick me up one of these: A $3.5 million powerboat/submarine hybrid vehicle that is simply oozing with awesomeness. Physical appearance alone depicts a vehicle that is pretty hefty. Backing up that claim are (2) 440hp diesel engines which are enough to muster a 40-knot surface speed. Range is said to be 500 miles.
But even cooler than the looks and macho power is the submersible abilities of this water craft…
Sweet mother of god. If I had all the money in the world, a yacht *may* be on my list. I say may because honestly, a massive yacht isn’t that exciting for me. To some this could be different though. To each his own. There are a select few (considering the global population as a whole) that can afford their own yacht. But what happens when you obscene amounts of money?
Your yacht gets a yacht. At 67 meters tops, these supersized yachts are larger than life itself, literally.
Gizmodo > JamesList
I wish I could say that I had a reoccurring problem finding out how or what to spend my money on. But I’m poor 
so no problems here. Some people do have such a problem however. For them, throwing $100 bills down on a super nifty pen is chump change and goes without a second thought. Gee, wouldn’t it be nice…
For both us dreamers and the deep pockets, I have the latest in extravagant dreams — the Yacht/Island. It’s a freaking Yacht that is nearly as large as a small island! The goal is to make you feel even more exclusive and important as your mobile island drift along in the deep blue.
These conceptual living quarters were shown off at (surprise surprise) the Abu Dhabi yacht show this past week. They seem to have money flowing everywhere over there, don’t they? The specs of such a massive water craft are pretty impressive;
- 58 metres long by 38 metres wide
- Total surface area: 3,400sq m.
- sleeps up to 12 guests w/ 280sq. m. per guest
$160 million for a larger than life boat…. As much as I like to kid about “over the top” extravagance, I certainly can’t deny that I’d get one if I oozed money from every pore.
Guardian
To some, sailing around the world and taking in the sights, smells, and sounds that the numerous oceans and cultures offer is something that generally resides solely in dreams and fairy tales with the “real” world being much less enthralling. Some however can afford to sail around the world and see all there is to see. Doing so in your typical sailboat, or if they’re really loaded, yacht. For as little as $16,000 however, you can show those richer than most up with the couch boat.
As the name implies, it’s a couch…on a boat. That’s pretty much it. A few other basic add-ons such as canopy, mini-fridge, and laptop power points are also available for order. Though with practically nothing between you and the open seas, a laptop is the last thing I’d be aching for. Ok, so luxury probably isn’t the biggest talking point here. Convenience and comfort however look to be top pick.
Would you want to venture around the planet on nothing more than a couch on top of some pontoons? Yeah, I didn’t think so. But for a quick skim around a private lake, I’ll definitely call dibs.
NerdApproved > BornRich > MBW
- February 9, 2010 10:04 pm
Typically when someone mentions the word “boat”, the general human population will think of a nice little row boat of some sort or other human powered “machine”. But again, we are far from normal. The makers of the Amphibious Bus are just like us — albeit with an extreme case of addiction. The bus is pretty much your standard run of the mill people mover. On the inside however, the bus is heavily tweaked with two jets sticking out of the rear and providing it’s wetter movement.
Picking up a bus such as the Amphibious Bus isn’t for the cheap or faint hearted with prices starting at around $1,000,00. Ya, plans to turn one of these into the ultimate world traveling bachelor pad won’t be happening unfortunately. If you’ve got the money however, I don’t see any valid reason not to pick up a couple of these and deck out the insides with some cool stuff instead of the drab grey coloring and stiff seats that adorn the buses from the factory. Think it will catch on?
Gizmodo > BBC
I can see it now. You’re chugging along the channel at a leisurely 50mph in your boat when all of a sudden you get the urge to go under the water for a closer look at all that hides beneath the blue waters (or whatever color the water is your vacation in). If you’re on a normal boat, the obvious solution is to jump in. Conversely, if you’re in a submarine and want to get closer to what your see out of your little peep hole window, you’re out of luck. Separated by a wall of metal, glass, and other various man-made elements. However, if you were rich enough (or new the Mr. & Mrs. Moneybags down the street) enjoying both the wind in your hair and the water enveloping your skin could be had with the Scuba Craft — part boat. It’s worth mentioning that when feeling water all over your skin whilst riding in a boat is usually not a good thing. The Scuba Craft is no ordinary boat. This time, feeling the watery world wrapped tightly around your body is actually ok.
Above the water, the Scuba Craft is a menacing looking 50mph speedboat. Dipping below the waves reveals a true “sleeper” — a submarine hiding in boat’s clothing. Feel free to kiss the fish and hug a sponge at depths up to 100 ft with the Scuba Craft. By the way, I didn’t mention Mr. & Mrs. Moneybags without do reason. The cost for such pleasures will set you back (or deny any children you ever have from going to college) a cool $160,000. Yes, that’s before tax. Ouch. Still, the inner James Bond in all of us can’t help but feel even the slightest bit giggly no?
The Awesomer
