Tag: cool boats
Yacht Express: So That’s How They Deliver Boats!
Ever wonder how luxury yachts travel between continents? The Yacht Express from Dockwise is a massive semi-submersible vessel that sinks into the water to load two dozen yachts onto its deck, then ferries them across oceans before submerging again for float-off delivery.
Replica Supertanker Looks Like A Toy, Costs A Quarter Of A Million Dollars
The Warsash Maritime Academy uses quarter-million-dollar miniature supertankers to train future captains. These deceptively toy-like vessels are actually difficult to control and feature full electronics that can be remotely commanded to fail, mimicking real crisis scenarios students will face on actual oil tankers.
Luxurious Oculus Yacht Styles Itself As A Giant Fish-Head
This 250-foot luxury yacht concept sports a radical design that resembles a giant fish head. The Oculus features a low-rider profile, reverse bow, and can hit speeds over 25 knots while accommodating 12 guests in extraordinary comfort.
A Luxury Sailboat Fit For A Pirate…Arrrr
Originally commissioned by Tom Perkins in 2006, the Maltese Falcon holds the title of world's largest and fastest personal sailboat. This 289-foot luxury yacht features three towering 187-foot masts, DynaRig technology, and all the opulent amenities of a motor yacht—now listed at $138 million.