If 2020 left you high and dry, sailing around the world in complete peace
might have crossed your mind. Boy: Hey, your sail is limp,
like your d***. Man: Watch you language in front of a lady, punk.
From a stylish vessel fit for a king to a high-speed watercraft for patrolling the seas,
choose whatever floats your boat as we count down the 10 Most Amazing Boats Ever!
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ride that’s said to be unsinkable! Man: I’m sailing!
#10: Jet Capsule Royal
Is it a floating UFO? A mini-submarine? Nope, it’s the luxury yacht of the future!
Or as the makers would like to call it… Man: How I’d like to call
this boat is, the Spaceship Coupe. On a mission to create a boat that
combines innovation and style, Italian company Jet Capsule developed these buoyant pods and
called its recent model The Royal Version 001. Jet Capsule first presented their pint-sized
motorboats in 2014 at the international Monaco Boat show where it was well-received
and highly regarded by spectators and enthusiasts. The following year, Jet Capsule obtained its first
order and marked a new era of water mobility. The standard model is priced at $150,000,
but the ultra-sleek Royal version will set you back a cool 285 grand! But the intricate
craftsmanship is well worth the price tag! Man; It’s really the cost of everything,
of the handmade here in Italy. We actually built this in 4 months but 10 people worked together.
The Royal Version is a couple of feet longer than the standard one, allowing passengers
to enjoy more space. It has nine plush leather seats, a bathroom at the rear end and a wet bar
on the other side, ensuring maximum comfort as it zips you across the waters at 71 miles per hour!
Keep watching because our number 1 entry is no slouch either!
#9: Seabreacher Just the mere looks of this bad boy
could send thrill-seekers into overdrive! *woman thrilled
The Seabreacher is a submersible seacraft that can both dive five feet deep… and
launch into aerial rolls 20 feet out of the water. Powered by an Atkins Rotary Marine,
the Seabreacher can curve left and right, dive under, jump over and even make a 360-degree
barrel rolls at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. It’s literally
like an aquatic rollercoaster on steroids! Man: The jetski just turns left and right,
this you have to separate your pitch roll and you have to think of a 3-dimensional environment.
Developed and designed by Innespace, Inc., the Seabreacher is about 17 feet long and
can carry a max of two people. You can take your pick from several designs like shark,
dolphin, orca…there’s even one that looks like a sailfish!
If you wanna make out like a flying fish, then this is your best bet.
#8: PlanetSolar This marine behemoth has a pretty impressive
resume. Not only is it the world’s largest solar-powered boat, but it’s also the first
solar-powered watercraft to ever circle the globe! Man: Not bad for a man of 133.
The MS Turanor PlanetSolar is a 100-feet vessel sporting 537 square
meters of solar panels which can provide enough power to last
3 days on a full charge. Man: Most of the things are
observed by the system so if something breaks or something is out of the normal, we get an alarm.
On its maiden voyage on September 27, 2010, it kicked off its trip around the world starting
from Monaco, led by expedition leader Raphael Domjan of Switzerland. The solar-powered boat
sailed across some popular landmarks like the canals of Venice, the river Thames in England,
and the Statue of Liberty, until it got back to Monaco after 584 days!
#7: RiverBus Whoa, whoa, wait,
did that bus just dive into the water? Man: What the f*** just happened?
Yup, the HafenCity RiverBus In Hamburg, Germany is an amphibious passenger bus
that’s the brainchild of maritime worker Fred Franken.
Fred says he got the idea during his trip to Singapore where he saw a similar vehicle.
The Riverbus can take up to 36 passengers and three crew members. While on land, it’s powered
by the standard internal combustion engine, but when it’s submerged in water, it utilizes its
two propellers. The RiverBus is a great fit in Hamburg because of its proximity to the water.
Well, it sure is a unique way to explore the city! Joey: No, we wanna go…
#6: Proteus Otherwise known as the Spider
Ship or Spider Boat, Proteus is an experimental watercraft developed by Marine Advanced Research
and launched in 2007. It’s built as the prototype for the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel or WAM-V.
Man: The idea of the technology is to ride on top of the waves versus plowing
or piercing through them. It’s able to do a lot of things other vessels can’t do.
Named after the ancient Greek sea god who defended all marine life, the Proteus uses
titanium shock absorbers to travel with the waves of the ocean instead of through them.
The two hulls move semi-independently as the watercraft hits the waves.
Its inventor, Ugo Conti, took inspiration from
insects and created this prototype as a way to enjoy the ocean minus the dreadful sea sickness.
Man barfs Man 2: There’s
nothing to be ashamed of.
#5: Luxury Pontoon Boats Perhaps the most family-friendly
water vessels on this list, these decked-out boats from a company called Avalon certainly
lets you enjoy the waters in style. For almost four decades, Avalon has
been designing and manufacturing pontoon boats that are not just durable and luxurious, but
also passes the safety and quality standards set by the National Marine Manufacturer Association.
Man: We felt we could provide a more luxurious look, we’ve gone to thicker, wall-skinned material
to help us with that, and gave a smooth look which we’re really impressed with.
The LSZ, one of Avalon’s best selling mid-range models, features a heat stamped handcrafted matrix
50 furniture and comes in several models that will go perfectly with your hobby,
whether it’s cruising, fishing or just entertaining guests. The interior layouts
can be personalized and performance levels can also be adjusted to suit your discerning taste.
#4: Glass-bottom Boat
Wanna take a peek at the beautiful marine life without having to get wet?
Well, that’s exactly what Russian company Paritetboat offers with their glass-bottom boats.
Their basic model, the Looker 320 can be used for excursions, watersports or private trips.
It uses a Yamaha F250 300-horsepower outboard engine and can carry up to 22 passengers,
perfect for your bachelor party! Man: Hey you, the bachelor. You’re gonna
get one before this weekend is over, or we’re gonna tie you up and shave your coo coo cha!
Looker 320 has everything you need for an awesome trip – toilet room, built-in shower,
swim ladder, lunch table, stereo system with four speakers, and even a fish finder!
If you love the sea but hate getting soaked, seeing the ocean bottom through a looking glass
may be the next best thing. #3: Hyper-Sub
Don’t blink or you might miss this speedboat transforming into…
a freaking submarine! Vision: Abracadabra.
The 45-foot long and 30,000-pound speedboat-slash-submarine hybrid can remain
underwater for 12 straight hours on a full charge. On boat mode, the Hyper-Sub can launch from any
dock or beach, and run up to 38 miles per hour above water. On submarine mode, it can dive up to
500 feet below and reach a max speed of 5.5 knots! If you’re afraid of drowning, fret not, because
the Hyper-Sub is designed to be hypersafe. Its emergency system includes the ability of
surfacing rapidly even when the cabin is flooded, and the entire vessel can self-right itself!
#2 Glider SS18 After eight years of research,
design and development, British company Glider Yachts finally unveiled in 2017 their nautical
tour-de-force called the Glider SS18. This futuristic watercraft boasts of a
silky-smooth ride while you lounge in an elevated cockpit six feet above water!
The 18-meter yacht offers a structured dual-hull arrangement that is said to
work efficiently along with the boat’s Stability Control System. This creates a gliding motion
that is uniquely stable at high speeds. Man: We got 4 of these 300HP supercharged
Yamaha jetski engines, and its own bespoke water jets.
Running up to 55 knots or 102km/hour, this boat can sprint between Miami and the Bahamas in
less than an hour. The boat’s deck can seat four passengers behind the captain’s chair.
It is equipped with a black glass Garmin dashboard that holds controls and navigation,
and a JL Audio premium sound system. How’s that for a dope ride.
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in your app’s settings! #1: Thunder Child
With a kickass name like that, you know this lean, mean maritime machine isn’t playing around.
Manufactured by Safehaven Marine, the XSV Thunder Child is built to withstand
the harshest of weathers, and is meant for naval, law enforcement and offshore patrol.
Powered by two supercharged Caterpillar C12.9 engines, the Thunder Child also
uses a propulsion system which allows it to have a maximum speed of 62 miles per hour.
Come hell or high water, the crew can stay safe in the vessel’s water tight compartments. Couple that
with the boat’s self-righting capsize recovery feature, and nothing else can steal its thunder.
Just look at it face an actual whirlpool head on! So, which of these literal dreamboats are you
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