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Skoda Reveals VisionSea Hybrid Cigar Boat Inspired by 'Simply Clever' Design
Skoda Reveals VisionSea Hybrid Cigar Boat Inspired by 'Simply Clever' Design

1 Apr 2015, 16:23 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Yes, this is another April Fools joke, but you have to give Skoda credit for knowing where to make fun of itself (fuel economy and stowage features)

 
JeepSki Is a Failed Quadski that Takes the Shape of a Classic Jeep
JeepSki Is a Failed Quadski that Takes the Shape of a Classic Jeep

30 Mar 2015, 15:44 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / This peculiar vehicle might look like some sort of an amphibious Jeep, but is in fact a regular boat propelled by an outboard motor

 
The Future's Wind-Powered Commuter Ferry Saves 40% of Fuel
The Future's Wind-Powered Commuter Ferry Saves 40% of Fuel

27 Mar 2015, 14:42 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / The area of the wings - nearly 3,000 square feet- will catch up to 72,000 pounds of wind force. They will be equipped with GPS systems and vessl data recorders

 
Amphibious Sub-Surface Water Craft Is the Double-Decker Bus of the Sea <span>· Video</span>
Amphibious Sub-Surface Water Craft Is the Double-Decker Bus of the Sea · Video

24 Mar 2015, 15:27 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / The half-submersible watercraft provides full viewing options and it’s capable of driving off a trailer and into the water without the need for a crane or dock

 
Hunton’s Next Generation Speed Boat Is the Ultimate Aston Martin of the Sea
Hunton’s Next Generation Speed Boat Is the Ultimate Aston Martin of the Sea

23 Mar 2015, 15:26 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Other than speeds and luxury, the British boat maker is renown for their great attention to details. It's similar to what sportscars are in the auto industry

 
The AirFish: Half Boat, Half Plane and Powered by a V8 Engine
The AirFish: Half Boat, Half Plane and Powered by a V8 Engine

21 Mar 2015, 13:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Wing-in-ground-effect aircraft produce more lift and less drag when close to a surface. They've been used by the soviets in the cold war

 
Sightseeing in New Zealand Is Done With a Jet Engined Boat
Sightseeing in New Zealand Is Done With a Jet Engined Boat

17 Mar 2015, 13:01 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Built specifically to operate in the upper Shotover River the boats are made of heavy gauge aluminum and designed for maximum strength and maneuverability

 
SALT Luxury Yacht Concept Enables Its Passengers to Properly Engage with the Sea
SALT Luxury Yacht Concept Enables Its Passengers to Properly Engage with the Sea

11 Mar 2015, 15:38 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Dubbed the SALT, the 180-feet yacht carries a very interesting design that features large steps which cascade down to the water

 
GM Marine Gen V 4.3L V6 Small-Block Engine Promises Better Everything
GM Marine Gen V 4.3L V6 Small-Block Engine Promises Better Everything

13 Feb 2015, 14:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The GM Marine Gen V V6 engine features design solutions implemented with the LT1-powered 2014 Corvette. Now that's a pretty solid basis for a boat engine

 
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing Unveil Their $1.2 Million Power Boat
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing Unveil Their $1.2 Million Power Boat

13 Feb 2015, 10:30 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing Team, who have been working together before, have recently unveiled their latest project together

 
Diesel Hybrid Luxury Yacht? Meet the Savannah
Diesel Hybrid Luxury Yacht? Meet the Savannah

11 Feb 2015, 14:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / The hybrid technology is slowly expanding into all transportation methods. The Savannah is said to be the first luxury diesel-electric hybrid yacht

 
Klepper Backyak Is a Four Season Watercraft You’ll Want
Klepper Backyak Is a Four Season Watercraft You’ll Want

10 Feb 2015, 18:12 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / The famous German kayak maker Klepper has developed a hybrid watecraft dubbed Backyack that can be used as a kayak, sailboat and a sled

 
This 6,960 Horsepower Warship Costs Mercedes-Maybach Money
This 6,960 Horsepower Warship Costs Mercedes-Maybach Money

6 Feb 2015, 13:07 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / An ad recently uploaded on YachtWorl claims there's a 1996 Sea Slice on sale for the a ridiculous price of $180,000, the same you'd pay for a new luxury car

 
Mercedes and Cigarette Racing Release AMG GT S Inspired Boat Rendering
Mercedes and Cigarette Racing Release AMG GT S Inspired Boat Rendering

29 Jan 2015, 16:17 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing Team, who have been working together before, have announced the making of a new concept boat

 
Rare Soviet Tupolev A-3 Snow and Water Glider Is for Sale
Rare Soviet Tupolev A-3 Snow and Water Glider Is for Sale

13 Jan 2015, 15:58 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / A lot of strange machines came out of the Soviet Union back in the days. Starting with the WW II Katiusha rocket launcher truck to jet-powered trains, but no one could beat this uber-cool Tupolev A-...

 
Vindskip Concept Bringing Back Old Wind-Powered Boat Travel
Vindskip Concept Bringing Back Old Wind-Powered Boat Travel

9 Jan 2015, 17:16 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / Sailboats are now used for pleasure rides across the sea or lakes. In the meantime, the industrial sailing had to find a quicker way of shipping stuff so it started burning fossil fuels since the In...

 
Ferrari F50 Replica Doubles as a Wooden Boat in Venice
Ferrari F50 Replica Doubles as a Wooden Boat in Venice

31 Dec 2014, 12:47 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Italy has many more traditions than just making the world's most famous supercars. For example, they make some of the best traditional lake boats, plus they're a cultural and artistic hub ...

 
Watch 3,000 Horsepower Hydroplanes Going Over 200mph in a Race
Watch 3,000 Horsepower Hydroplanes Going Over 200mph in a Race

14 Nov 2014, 13:46 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / We love racing and we’re crazy about engines taken to a whole new level of performance. But when you turn a lake into a race track that's when things get really interesting. The latest vi...

 
Man-Powered Watercraft from Kickstarter Going for World Speed Record
Man-Powered Watercraft from Kickstarter Going for World Speed Record

20 Oct 2014, 12:57 UTC · By: Gabriel Brindusescu / We heard London wants to build a £600-million ($956 million) floating pathway for bicycles on the river Thames to fight against rush-hour traffic. Well, that’s a bit costly, reason why w...

 
Toyota Reveals Its Newest... Boat, the Ponam-31
Toyota Reveals Its Newest... Boat, the Ponam-31

13 Oct 2014, 13:39 UTC · By: Ionut Ungureanu / A high-performance boat with comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people that’s suitable for fishing expeditions and cruising alike, Toyota’s new cruiser is powered an engine derived f...