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[2 Nov 2009 | No Comment | ]
SCUBACRAFT – Get Ready To Dive In…!

Just as yacht builders and designers strive for innovation, so, too, do watertoy manufacturers. Scubacraft may be new to the international scene, but its ambitions are high, combining elements of a performance boat with those of a diving craft.

The Scubacraft SC3 is being marketed to a variety of water enthusiasts and water-related companies, such as hotels and scuba-diving resorts. But the team sees great potential among megayacht owners, too. Measuring 4.5 meters long (about 15 feet), the SC3 has a gross weight of 400 kilograms (about 882 pounds), which is …

[14 Oct 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
Inflatable Jet Ski for KIDS…!

The Ocean Scooter FX is a NEW product designed and developed by Astone Innovation. It is a battery powered inflatable Water Ski for kids aged five and upwards. Traveling at 4.7km/h or 3mph (based on a 50kg loading weight) this high tech product is great for use in the pool, lake, ocean or any other aquatic environment.

The water scooter comes with a 7Ah battery, a DC vehicle power adapter and an AC main power adapter for easy charging while you are away on holidays, at the beach or simply at …

[15 Jun 2009 | No Comment | ]
Big Boys & Their Yacht Toys!!!

Its not just about the mega and super yachts offering that offer utmost luxury to its guests/ owners, its the yacht toys which really defines the personality and dynamic nature of the owner of the magnicifient beauty.
And believe you me its not just the jet skis and speed boats that we are talking about from mini submarines to helicopters, yacht toys have come a long way in terms of technology, size, price and entertainment value.
Below are a list of some of the top yacht owning personalities of the …

[30 Mar 2009 | No Comment | ]
SeaBob Makes The Ocean Your Playground

Ever wondered what it feels like to power through the water like a dolphin? The SeaBob is like a cross between a jet-ski and a bodyboard -hold on tight and leap through the waves, or turn downward and head for the ocean floor with speed, grace and agility. This simple device creates a whole new category of recreational vehicle, and it looks like a blast!

Put on your goggles, hold onto the handles, tuck yourself in behind the hydrodynamic plastic body of the SeaBob, and gently thumb the accelerator sensor. The …

[10 Nov 2008 | 7 Comments | ]
Shadow Yacht – Introducing The Fabulous ‘Allure’

In our previous article of a shadow yacht we had explained what it is and what it does. Today we get inside one of these mega vessels to have a closer look on what they really have to offer. If you thought these are just garage spaces then you better keep reading on to know the true potential of a shadow yacht.

For the ones who missed out click here to read about the basics of a shadow yacht.
Today we cover the ‘Allure’ built by Shadow Marine, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., …

[30 Aug 2008 | No Comment | ]

What is ‘Land Sailing’? –
As the name suggests its simply sailing on land preferably in open areas which would have stronger winds in order to move forward. The concept is to make the land yacht move on the ground with air and wind being the propelling factors.The ‘land yacht’ a wind powered boat is usually made up of a wooden frame with a seat, a mast with sails and 3 wheels to support it and make it move on the ground. The front wheel is attached to a certain system …

[2 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]

From an amphibious computer to floating lounges! There’s just no stopping when the rich decide to indulge… Check out these amazing yacht toys. Yes, some of these are only concepts, but what a concept they are. The “PC of the Swim Rings” for example would turn the most hapless landlubber into a water rat, creating a floating computer and media center.Displayed at the Next-gen PC Design Competition, this aquatic marvel would include “a GPRS receiver, Bluetooth, finger-touch input, solar power-driven processor, water-cooling system, magnetic charging interface, and waterproof design.” Hey, …

[3 Jun 2008 | 5 Comments | ]

Seemingly a pool toy, the speakers pictured below are developed and designed to add to your poolside musical experience. With a potential to submerse up to 9 feet for long 30 minutes, these weatherproof speakers can stand against the weird nature of unusual elements. How does it work?By connecting wirelessly to a powered transmitter-dock with an integrated audio-in for an MP3 player, it comes equipped with a six-hour battery life having a range of 150 feet. A single transmitter is enough to support around 10 speakers. Every individual speaker has …

[27 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

You always wanted to buy a speed boat but dont have the space in the garage to keep one. What about storing it under your bed or in your closet!! No i am not kidding.. Porta Bote is fully functional portable boat that can be used as a speed boat or row boat.
.The Porta Bote is a unique design boat that folds up to a sleek surfboard size and when fully expanded its like any other 10ft boat. The Porta Bote 1st design was created in 1969, it was …

[23 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

Who said its not possible to walk or hop on water?? Aquaskipper, the crazy human powered vehicle makes impossible possible. Hydrofoil wings makes the ride smoother and faster..
The design of the aquaskipper, fiberglass spring & the hydrofoil wings are the key factors which helps the person to fly across water simply by hopping up and down. Compared to its size it weighs only 26 pounds & as the hydrofoil wings have less drag in the water the ride is very powerful. Its a great craft to try new tricks & …

[10 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

Scooter rentals are popular at seaside resorts, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to see someone trying to translate their appeal into an underwater equivalent. Intended for short-term tourist rental, the Aqua Star brings a scooter’s ease of use to undersea exploration.
.The controls will operate like a bike – just twist the handlebars. The coolest feature is the diving bell style–helmet integrated into the Aqua Star’s body. It moves the heavy and cumbersome breathing apparatus from the diver to the bike, leaving riders free to dismount, swim around and …