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Czeers, the Solar-Powered Speedboat

This time of year speedboats are a popular hobby, and unfortunately a more and more common accessory with that hobby is a big 'ol side of guilt due to all the gas and energy negatively impacting the environment. But wealthy water-lovers in the Netherlands now have a new option that's not only much more environmentally friendly but also outrageously cool: a solar-powered speed boat.

The Czeers Solarboat is 33 ft long and can get up to 35mph, thanks to the 150 solar cells covering its entire surface and giving it a very futuristic look. All yours for just $1.1 million. Ouch.

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Recreational Hybrid Yacht Launches in California

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

A sleek new hybrid yacht was debuted recently in San Francisco -- it's the Chris-Craft Frauscher Hybrid boat and it's a small, sleek yacht that's powered by both a 256hp diesel engine and 4 12-volt car batteries. The boat can reach speeds of up to 40mph and its exceptionally quiet engine can troll at 10mph on electric power alone for over an hour before the diesel engine needs to kick in to recharge the batteries.

The hybrid features a leather, teak, and mahogany interior and a fiberglass exterior. Available in a few different lengths the Frauscher Hybrids sell for $115,000 - $200,000.

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Caillou Boats: Smaller but Better?

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

When it comes to luxury it seems bigger is always better (with the exception of gadgets and technology, of course) but when it comes to boating Caillou is embracing a new philosophy: that small is good.

Inspired by sailboat designs from the 1800s and combining it with methods of today, Caillou strives to take the best of both old-fashioned boat building and modern technology to come up with a unique set of small boats that all have ease of use and convenience at heart. There are 3 different models available (Okume, Teak, and Glass) plus a small selection of used boats for sale on their website.

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Carbon Footprint Got You Down? Share a Yacht!

by Lisa Palladino (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Services, Yachts & Sailing

Yacht owners often are too busy to use their boats for more than a few weeks each year. Another thing to consider, certainly, is the cost of ownership. Yikes. That's the theory behind Luxury Yacht Partners of N.Y. Purchase fractional ownership, rent a yacht for a day or sell part or all of your yacht.

Fractional ownership yachts are a Sunseeker 61' Predator 2003, 25% share, $335,000; or a Burger 81' 1972, 25% share, $195,000, with an optional Robinson R-44 helicopter, 25% share, $45,000. Depending on whether your yacht will stay in the Northeast or be relocated to Florida during the winter, you get 30 - 70 cruising days each year.

All the operational expenses are shared by the up to 4 shareholders, and of course you pay for your own consumables. Operational expenses include docking fees, maintenance, crew payroll, insurance, repairs and a management fee.

Sounds good, and economical, but hold on -- not thrilled about others using "your" yacht? That's why you pay a management fee: A concierge service will ready the yacht for your time at sea, such as stocking your preferred beverage or having available your special sheets. Summer's coming, so buy that share, and get out the sunblock!

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The New Eco-Friendly Sabdes 50M Superyacht

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing, Green

Although luxury boating is pretty closely associated with size, not all sweet yachts are necessarily the biggest. The newest design from Sabdes is a good example of that principle at work. The Sabdes 50M Superyacht may be slightly smaller than it's predecessors but it more than makes up for what it lacks in square footage by having both cutting edge styling and several eco-friendly features. The 50M has increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, a specially styled hull that reduces both wave 'slamming' and the wake impact that can disrupt marine life and cause shoreline erosion, and more energy efficient LED lighting. Plus it runs on a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system that gives it higher cruising speeds than many other similarly sized yachts.

On top of all that it kind of looks like a spaceship. That's always fun.

Via Bornrich

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SeaMax, Flying Boat

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing, Wings

The flying car is still yet to successfully get off the ground but the flying boat is another matter. SeaMax has announced that their new SLSA flying boat has been delivered to the first customer in the U.S. The amphibious aircraft is now in stock certified as a Special Light-Sport Aircraft (SLSA) seaplane with electric retractable landing gear. The two-seater cruises at 115 mph. The introductory price for these airplanes is $127,000. Check out the gallery for pictures of the plane in water mode.

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Zodiac ProJet 420 C4 Tender

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

The humble boat tender has gradually becoming more and more luxurious, able to do more than simply get you to the shore. Zodiac, known for creating tough rubber boats showed off the plans for their ProJet 420 TC4 model at the 2008 Collins Stewart London Boat Show. The latest in the ProJet line, it has a 98hp turbocharged engine with jet propulsion and fuel enough for longer day trips. It can carry six people and is available with an aft locker, swimming platform, retractable ladder, water ski towing ring and navigation lights.The ProJet 420 starts at £20495.00 including VAT and will be available in England in a couple months.

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Kitano Kite Sailing Yacht

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing, Green

Now here's a yacht that will catch an eye or two, plus blow your hair back and give you a thrill. Not to oversimplify things, but it's basically a yacht with a kite instead of a sail. The kite principle takes advantage of the greater and more consistent wind speeds found at higher altitudes, raising the boat to planing speeds and making sailing in the shallows and littorals a realistic option.

And on top of everything else the Kitano Kite Sailing Yacht is environmentally-friendly, so us "greenies" can indulge our love of the water guilt free.

Via Gizmodo

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Sorcerer II For Sale

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

We cover a lot of yachts for sale but Sorcerer II is something extraordinary. No simple cruiser, she recently completed a two-year scientific expedition circumnavigating the globe to collect samples of microbes in seawater for genetic sequencing The yacht is owned by famed genetics expert Craig Venter and is made of kevlar, E-glass, and epoxy laminates to make one light single-masted sailing vessel. The 95-foot yacht was built to handle extremes in temperature and has accommodations for six in the owner's party with separate quarters for four crew. The master stateroom has a king-size berth with a shower/tub en suite. The port and starboard guest cabins can convert from separate twin beds to a double. I hope whoever buys this one has a thirst for adventure.

[Thanks, Chris!]

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Zodiac's Adorable New Yacht Tender, the Eclipse 570

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

The latest model from Zodiac, the maker of rough and tough inflatable boats is the cute little Eclipse 570 yacht tender. According to Superyacht Times, the 18.7 foot boat will make its U.S. boat show debut at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The little boat ferries nine passengers around in shaded comfort with bow and main canopies. The seats are well spaced out for balance with space for two on an aft bench facing forward, a double seat on the aft end of the engine compartment lid for two facing aft, two passengers can sit on the seating area forward of the engine compartment lid and the forward and side bench seats of the bow area will hold the remaining three passengers. Other details include handholds, handles for boarding, recessed boarding steps and a swim platform. The tender has an inboard diesel engine and zips you back and forth from your yacht at a brisk 30 knots.

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The World's Most Expensive Cruises

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

People who have money and taste are ever looking for different and more exotic ways to relax and entertain themselves, and the world of cruises is no exception. Trips to the Caribbean and the Bahamas are all but mainstream, so luxury cruises are moving towards smaller more personal ships and less common locations. And the world's most expensive luxury cruises are no exception, with popular locations ranging from the Baltic to Africa to Antarctica, and prices soaring upwards of $2,000 per person per day in some cases. Money like that will get you the best rooms, interesting adventure options (like kayaking in the Antarctic), upscale shore excursions with exclusive perks and privileges, and of course travel at the peak of the sometimes short seasons. Where do you want to go? I don't think I could decide!

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H2X Yachts Launches Bradley Catamaran

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

Bradley is the newest catamaran launched by H2X Yachts and Ships. Bradley is an 85-foot yacht which has room for 14 people in five double cabins including a master cabin, with en-suite bathroom and private panoramic terrace. The yacht has a light interior using ceruse oak for the wall partitions and wenge wood for the floor area. The paint work is done in deep blue and silver gray and she has teak decks. The yacht also has a double spa and a well-shaded lounging area. She cruises at 10 knots on two Hamilton hydro-jets powered by twin MAN engines and has a range of more than 1000 nautical miles. A hydraulic lift facilitates the launching of her tender and jet skis. The yacht will be on display at the Festival International de la Plaisance de Cannes 2007 as well as the Monaco Yacht Show. After the jump, Bradley's elegant interior.

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The World's Most Expensive Fishing Trip

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Love fishing? Book yourself a spot on the luxury ship Atmosphere for a fly fishing trip along the Chilean wilderness coast. Priced at $15,000 - $25,000, it's the most expensive fishing trip in the world and has plenty of fun luxuries to make that price tag worthwhile. Covering Patagonia by air, land, and water, several different kinds of boats and even a helicopter equipped with all the toys will whisk you away to remote rivers and lakes for dream fishing excursions -- or if you're not in the mood for that you can stay on the ship for awesome food, a massage, and maybe a whale watching excursion instead.

Via Gadling

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Sabdes 70-Meter Yacht

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

This streamlined baby in racecar red is the latest concept from Sabdes, a 230-foot megayacht which can hit speeds over 25 knots and has accommodations for 12 guests. The yacht has room for a mini-submarine, a helicopter landing pad, lap and spa pools, scuba diving facilities, a 'float-in-dock' for the guest tender, an observation deck and sea-level gymnasium. The full height glass means the yacht will have lots of natural light and wide open spaces. A large atrium defines the central space with a curved grand staircase. The owner's suite of rooms has its own deck with a master stateroom, en-suites, dressing rooms, office and library.

[via Superyacht Times]

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The Mini Inflatable Catamaran: The Ultimate in Boating Convenience

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Gadgets, Yachts & Sailing

When it comes to boating true luxury means of course an enormous yacht staffed with enough people to take of everything without bothering you for anything other than 'would you like another drink?' But sometimes it can be a real treat to do something on whim without all those other people around -- just you, the boat, and the water. And maybe a friend. Enter the Mini Inflatable Catamaran -- it fits in a bag and can easily be tossed in the backseat of your car!

This inflatable/unfoldable boat is one you can easily transport and handle yourself. It only weighs 40kg, sets up in about 30 minutes, supports up to 240kg, and can be used on lakes, rivers, or even the sea (although it's tiny so I'd be extra cautious on the open ocean!). $4500.

Via BornRich

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