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Superyacht 007 Sinks After Running Aground in Greece
Superyacht 007 Sinks After Running Aground in Greece

4 Sep 2022, 04:21 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Delivered in 2006 as the much shorter Royal Enterprise, 007 had been lengthened and upgraded in later refits. It is now almost completely submerged

 
Home-Built Rocket Model Lands Vertically Using Thrust Vectoring; Space Is the Next Target
Home-Built Rocket Model Lands Vertically Using Thrust Vectoring; Space Is the Next Target

3 Sep 2022, 11:01 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / A young man without space-exploration schooling replicates Falcon 9 flight with a rocket model; he now aims to send one of his rockets into space

 
Luxurious Caracat 2 in 1 Vehicle Is Designed for Both Land and Water Adventures
Luxurious Caracat 2 in 1 Vehicle Is Designed for Both Land and Water Adventures

3 Sep 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Caracat is part electric catamaran, part caravan. It is a German-engineered, luxurious vehicle that uses a patented technology

 
Rand's Source 22 Powerboat Is All About Speed, Performance, and Adventure
Rand's Source 22 Powerboat Is All About Speed, Performance, and Adventure

2 Sep 2022, 23:04 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Owners can choose between diesel or electric propulsion, the latter being capable of reaching 50 knots (57.5 mph/ 92.6 kph)

 
Swedish-Made X Shore 1 Electric Boat Hits the Market, Is Stylish, Silent, and Affordable
Swedish-Made X Shore 1 Electric Boat Hits the Market, Is Stylish, Silent, and Affordable

2 Sep 2022, 07:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Swedish manufacturer X Shore added a new e-boat to its lineup. The X Shore 1 is smaller than the Eelex 8000, looks just as stylish and is more affordable

 
Incat Is Building the World’s Largest and Greenest High-Speed Aluminum Ferry
Incat Is Building the World’s Largest and Greenest High-Speed Aluminum Ferry

2 Sep 2022, 05:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / An Argentinian company will be operating what claims to be the world's largest aluminum ferry catamaran equipped with dual-fuel technology

 
Historic Maine Schooner From 1900 to Be Sold for Pennies Due to High Operating Costs
Historic Maine Schooner From 1900 to Be Sold for Pennies Due to High Operating Costs

2 Sep 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The current owner of a boat that's been designated a national historic landmark in the U.S., still in operation, is forced to part with it

 
Hawk Ranger Is the Ultimate Luxury Expedition Superyacht, Can Handle Six Weeks at Sea
Hawk Ranger Is the Ultimate Luxury Expedition Superyacht, Can Handle Six Weeks at Sea

2 Sep 2022, 03:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This mind-blowing superyacht was designed for off-grid experiences at sea, while also boasting a helipad that turns into a pool or a party area

 
Russian Oil Trader Parting With His Mysterious $27 Million Custom Superyacht
Russian Oil Trader Parting With His Mysterious $27 Million Custom Superyacht

2 Sep 2022, 01:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Roman Abramovich's former father-in-law suddenly decided to part willingly with fabulous custom superyacht after seven years

 
KRC Yachting Reveals New Series of Superbly Crafted 100-Foot Trawlers
KRC Yachting Reveals New Series of Superbly Crafted 100-Foot Trawlers

1 Sep 2022, 09:24 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / All three models in the series will feature an oceangoing steel displacement hull, lightweight aluminum superstructure, and up to eight cabins

 
Crude Oil Tanker Gets Stuck in Suez Canal Close to Where Ever Given Got Stuck
Crude Oil Tanker Gets Stuck in Suez Canal Close to Where Ever Given Got Stuck

1 Sep 2022, 07:17 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Many months ago, but not that many to remember, a large vessel called Ever Given blocked the Suez Canal. Now, a smaller one got stuck, but it's now free

 
This Luxury Sport Yacht Can Hit More Than 50 MPH Thanks to Surface Drives
This Luxury Sport Yacht Can Hit More Than 50 MPH Thanks to Surface Drives

1 Sep 2022, 06:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Don't be fooled by its funny name - Accrewed Interest is a yacht that was born powerful, and taken to the next level by its first owner

 
America's Cup Boat Capsizes Near Barcelona
America's Cup Boat Capsizes Near Barcelona

1 Sep 2022, 05:03 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / It was a rough first on the water for the newly formed team Alinghi/Red Bull Racing syndicate as their America's Cup training boat capsizes during sudden squall

 
Guy Takes “the Baddest Fishing Center Console” on a Crazy Ride From Florida to Costa Rica
Guy Takes “the Baddest Fishing Center Console” on a Crazy Ride From Florida to Costa Rica

1 Sep 2022, 04:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This adventurous boat owner was bold enough to take his center console fishing boat on an epic journey that's never been done before on this type of vessel

 
Visionary Billionaire’s Former $28.5M Majestic Sailing Yacht Packs Working Cannons
Visionary Billionaire’s Former $28.5M Majestic Sailing Yacht Packs Working Cannons

1 Sep 2022, 01:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / He worked on NASA's Apollo program, he owns a private island that runs on clean energy, and his former superyacht is a racing beast with working cannons

 
Arksen Adds Two New Sporty Deep-V Hull Yachts to Its Adventure Series
Arksen Adds Two New Sporty Deep-V Hull Yachts to Its Adventure Series

31 Aug 2022, 16:09 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Capable of reaching speeds of over 40 knots, the Arksen 28 and Arksen 30 were designed to combine impressive performance with outstanding comfort

 
Watch This 80's UltraNautics JetStar 1250 Jet Boat Cruise Again After Sitting for 20 Years
Watch This 80's UltraNautics JetStar 1250 Jet Boat Cruise Again After Sitting for 20 Years

31 Aug 2022, 10:03 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / The boat wasn’t in the best condition. Apart from the apparent rat infestation, its wooden parts were rotten. Fortunately, the engine looked healthy

 
“Kickass” Starlink Internet to Become Available on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships
“Kickass” Starlink Internet to Become Available on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships

31 Aug 2022, 06:24 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Royal Caribbean Group said this week it'll become the first cruise ship operator in the world to make use of the Starlink space-based Internet

 
Walmart Billionaire’s Jaw-Dropping $79 Million Megayacht Finds a New Owner
Walmart Billionaire’s Jaw-Dropping $79 Million Megayacht Finds a New Owner

31 Aug 2022, 05:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In one of the biggest superyacht sales of this year, Nancy Walton Laurie parts with her fabulous luxury toy, after a significant price drop

 
This Iconic Wooden Sailboat Is Headed for an Epic Peace Educational Mission in the U.S.
This Iconic Wooden Sailboat Is Headed for an Epic Peace Educational Mission in the U.S.

31 Aug 2022, 04:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This wooden sailboat from the '60s was one of the first peace vessels in the U.S. and now it continues its anti-nuclear mission