Crazy, outrageous, and bizarre boats are everywhere.
Whether it's the way they look or how they operate, it's safe to say they're all unique
in their own way.
I'm Glenn.
In this video, we're bringing you 15 outrageous and bizarre watercraft for exploring the lakes
and oceans.
Number Fifteen
This glass-bottom boat is called the Looker 440GB.
It is the largest of the LOOKER boats, it has low fuel consumption and incredibly high
speed.
Other great features?
How about the ability to transport 40 passengers?
And since it has an all-glass bottom, you get the most fantastic view while cruising
around the water.
It doesn't get much better than this.
Number Fourteen
Each Hot Tub Boat is equipped with built-in dry storage, a waterproof radio with flush-mounted
speakers, and up to four coolers.
The boat can accommodate up to six people while underway, and eight at dockside.
It utilizes an almost silent electric motor, allowing it to cruise at five miles per hour.
Surrounded by 104-degree water, it's a truly unique, relaxing, and unforgettable experience.
Number Thirteen
Known under the project name Turanor PlanetSolar, this is the largest solar-powered catamaran
in the world.
The 102-foot long boat is covered by 5,780 square feet of solar panels feeding power
to 12 tons of lithium-ion batteries.
All of this allows it to reach speeds just over 10 miles per hour.
Moving well into 2021, the boat is currently on an odyssey that will take it to all the
world's oceans.
Number Twelve
This hand-carved Ferrari was created in 2001 by an Italian artist known for his mastery
of woodwork.
It was initially designed to sail through the canals for the Carnival of Venice festival.
Made from a solid block of pine, the project took five months total with the end result
weighing in around 2,000 pounds.
It's definitely a creative way to get around the city's ban on automobiles.
Number Eleven
What started out as the "Flying Penthouse" of famed business tycoon Howard Hughes was
eventually turned into the boat you see here.
By the late 60's it was eventually grounded, then a local pilot removed various parts and
welded the fuselage to a boat hull.
In 1994 the "Cosmic Muffin", as it is now named, was rebuilt entirely, first by replacing
the hull and then rebuilding the interior as close as possible to the way Hughes had
designed it.
The cockpit is still intact and serves as the control center for the watercraft.
Number Ten
A trickster and an artist, Julien Berthier, has created a sculpture that looks like a
capsizing ship.
In fact, it's so convincing that many boaters have stopped to offer assistance.
Berthier cut a yacht in half and then made some serious modifications.
The result: When anchored, it looks like a sinking ship.
And here's the really cool part--it can still glide on the water just like a "regular"
boat thanks to an onboard motor.
Number Nne
When you think of tractors, you typically don't think of spending a relaxing day on
the water, but now you can!
This amphibious creation is perfect for those times when you just gotta get out in the north
40 and take care of some lake plowing.
It's kept afloat by wheels made of airtight barrels with power coming from a small outboard
motor.
You probably never thought you would see a video of a man riding a tractor in a lake,
but you can now cross that off of your bucket list.
Number Eight
This one came from the mind of an Australian singer-songwriter who wanted to use it in
one of his music videos.
The fully functioning boat was built to scale as a replica of his existing Maton guitars.
It was auctioned off to charity soon after, with a final bid around $7,000.
In the years since the singer has gone on a search for the boat.
Unfortunately, it has proved to be in vain, so if anyone out there finds it, give him
a shout.
Number Seven
Now and again, a truly one-of-a-kind boat comes along, and the Footprint is unlike any
other craft afloat.
You can't be sure if it's a houseboat, a pontoon boat, or a camper.
But the fact is, it's a little bit of each.
Not only can this 27-foot amalgam be towed on a trailer, it is also able to sleep six
people comfortably.
Number Six
Based out of Tokyo, Japan,
This futuristic-looking water bus can hold up to 78 passengers per trip and offers stunning
views through its way-too-many-to-count windows.
The boat was designed by a world-famous manga artist and named after an ancient Japanese
shamaness-queen.
It currently runs two routes as a local ferry, taking about one hour per trip.
Number Five
The duck tours began in the Wisconsin Dells in the 1940s and have since spread internationally.
Duck Tour boats have all the features needed for a catchy, amphibious vehicle... they're
bulky and slow on land while being awkward and sluggish in the water.
Still, it is a far more exciting option than an ordinary sightseeing bus tour or river trip.
Number Four
This strange creation came about when the designer looked down upon Tokyo Bay from an
airplane and noticed that the boats moving below left a wake that looked like they were
unzipping the water.
What started with a radio-controlled unit culminated in a full-size version presented
at the Setouchi International Arts Festival 2010 in MegaJima, Japan.
All told it ended up being 37 feet long and weighed in at 5.3 tons, with the ability to
accommodate multiple passengers.
I guess you could say this one is pretty...fly!
Number Three
The Proteus is an experimental boat intended for biological studies and ocean exploration.
The 100-foot long craft differed from other catamaran-style vessels, having the superstructure
sitting on titanium shock absorbers instead of attaching directly to the hulls.
Powered by two 355-horsepower engines, it can reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour with
a range of 5,700+ miles between refuelings.
Number Two
This mammoth superyacht is an impressive sight to behold, having a three-mast rig with a
height of 328 feet.
For a bit of perspective, this puts it just a tad bit taller than Elizabeth Tower, which
houses Big Ben.
The 468-foot long, state-of-the-art vessel has eight decks with a crew of 54.
It has a range of just over 6,100 miles and is capable of a top speed of around 24 miles
per hour.
Number One
This one looks like a seaplane and a hydrofoil combined, making it the perfect marriage of
flying and sailing.
The beauty of design and intricate detail speaks to the quality and craftsmanship of
the Albatross ZERO.
This radical watercraft is actually two boats in one.
Removing the standard Rotax engine and adding a sail turns it into a regular sailing vessel
capable of speeds around 46 miles per hour.
If you want to switch back, then it's no problem either as both changes take approximately
ten minutes.
The whole thing even has a short trailer-to-water time under 30 minutes.