Concept Superyacht Xhibitionist by Gray Design is a Masterful Blend of Style, Purpose and Efficiency

Karanvir Singh:

Designed with very real, very modern and very useful applications in mind, here’s a cleverly engineered workhorse dubbed as Xhibitionist, a nautical tool that will fulfill many different roles of a luxury yacht. Partly inspired by traditions as old as seafaring itself, this no ordinary yacht concept is actually the brainchild of noted Swedish-based designer Eduard Gray of Gray Design, which earlier impressed us with their Superyacht Sovereign that has taken its design cues from luxury limousines, the Dartz Prombron Nagel which is the world’s first sportback vehicle to act as a yacht puller, and the Standcraft limousine beach cruiser which had the designing mastery of Gray Designs. Described as a masterful blend of style, purpose and efficiency, this one-of-a-kind vessel’s hull is its most striking element, as the inverted triman configuration has been employed for one overriding reason that is stability. Further, this versatile concept superyacht boasting an Art-Nouveau styling has also been future-proofed in some aspects; both in terms of its actual features and its potential ‘lives’, as it were.

Concept Superyacht Xhibitionist by Gray Design
Concept Superyacht Xhibitionist by Gray Design

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Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept is the Powerful and Fastest Electric Drive Powerboat Electrified by Mercedes-AMG

Karanvir Singh:

Launched in September 2012, the emission-free Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive which is described as the ‘world’s most powerful series production electric car’ has now inspired the creation of “Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept” engineering design, the latest development of Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing which will be launched at the Miami International Boat Show. Described to be the world’s most powerful and fastest electric drive powerboat electrified by Mercedes-Benz, the 38 foot long Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept with an output of 2,200 hp and a maximum torque of 3000 Newton meters is truly a fascinating new concept that cruises with a speed of 160 km/h. Cigarette Racing is however been working closely with Mercedes-AMG for several years, and has delivered impressive speedsters of the waters like the Cigarette racing boats inspired by Mercedes Benz AMG Black series, the Cigarette 46’ Rider XPspeedboat, and the 46-foot Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Cigarette boat which took its inspiration from Mercedes’ SLS AMG supercar, to name a few.

Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept is Powerful & Fastest Electric Drive Powerboat Electrified by Mercedes-AMG
Cigarette AMG Electric Drive Concept is Powerful & Fastest Electric Drive Powerboat Electrified by Mercedes-AMG

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Green Yacht’s Inflatable Climbing-Wall superyacht toy represents a real outdoors gym

Karanvir Singh:

Promising a novel way to get a work-out at sea, here’s the all-new, highly innovative mega yacht toy, the world’s first inflatable yacht Climbing-Wall which immediately reminds us of another impressive water toy, the custom inflatable waterslide by Freestyle Cruiser that reinvents the sport of sliding with a 45-degree drop for real sliding fun. Developed by Green Yachts following the needs of billionaire yacht owners who looks for something more than cruising in style and loves to indulge in water sports, this wall billed as real outdoors gym is truly ideal to spend some time on-board in a thrilling way. Suited for climbers of all abilities, the Climbing-Wall notably has 3 different route types; with each one characterized by a different color to indicate the difficulty, and the course has been designed by professional rock climbers and can also be customized as per the requirement of the owner.

Green Yacht's Inflatable Climbing-Wall superyacht toy represents a real outdoors gym
Green Yacht’s Inflatable Climbing-Wall superyacht toy represents a real outdoors gym

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$42,000 Hot tub electric boat is fitted with a waterproof stereo system and on-board chargers

Karanvir Singh:

Experience comfort, relaxation and revolving scenery, while being in a hot tub surrounded by water all around, doing drinking, listening music, and leisurely boating with your loved ones, all at once with the revolutionary Hot Tub Boat. Engineered and built in Seattle by a marine carpenter that specializes in custom house boats, this one-of-a-kind vessel is basically an electric boat with an 8-foot long hot tub built into its deck, and positioned on the boat’s center of buoyancy, providing the boat exceptional stability. Ideal for carefree fun and relaxation on the water, moving or stationary, this 16-foot Hot Tub Boat built to accommodate 6 adult bathers, also comes equipped with waterproof stereo system, four ice chests built into the desk, a teak swimstep, and a 24-volt electric motor that propels the boat up to 5 mph on calm water, steered via a joystick. However, this $42,000 hot tub electric boat reminds us of the similar vessel, the $21,000 Hot Tug Hot tub boat that gives a new meaning to hot-tubbing, along with other water toys like the $35,000 sea cabana from ParrLuxe, and the $16,000 zero-emission electric sofa boat, to name a few.

$42,000 Hot tub electric boat is fitted with a waterproof stereo system and on-board chargers
$42,000 Hot tub electric boat is fitted with a waterproof stereo system and on-board chargers

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Princess 40M is England’s Princess Yachts’ Largest Luxury Performance Cruising Yacht to Date

Karanvir Singh:

Stamping England’s Princess Yachts’ marque firmly on the 100 ft-plus market of the luxury performance cruising yachts, here’s the brand’s exclusively-new, flagship, and the largest model to date Princess 40M which is christened as ‘Imperial Princess’, and is billed as a sublime expanse of exterior and interior luxury living space that can comfortably accommodate up to 12 distinguished guests in complete privacy, along with 7 crew members. Constructed to world-class standards, this 132-ft long cruising yacht not just delivers class-leading levels of luxury and build detailing, but also offers enormous scope of customization for the likes of discerning owners of the luxury yachts. Notably, this tri-deck yacht’s sleek looks impressively disguises its enormous interiors that has been especially designed with great attention to achieve the highest standards of luxury, comfort and quietness. This superyacht weighs 230 tonnes and is capable of cruising at a speed of 23 knots with its twin diesel engines packing some 7,000 horsepower.

Princess 40M
Princess 40M

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De Antonio Yachts D23 motor boat with hidden outboard is ideal for day trips

Karanvir Singh:

Designed to actually let a wider audience of enthusiasts, water lovers enjoy the sea in a practical, comfortable and stylish way, here’s the vanguard, affordable and open boat ‘D23’, which has been produced in Barcelona by Ubica designers for De Antonio Yachts. Billed to be ideal for coastal sailing and pleasurable day trips, besides being usable as a tender for super-yachts or water-taxi, this 7-meter long boat whose main characteristic is the use of a hidden outboard motor, has been designed keeping in mind the ergonomics aspects. The D23, whose hull and deck has been crafted out of fiberglass and polyester resin, offers great stability and grip even while sailing at a speed of over 30 knots.

De Antonio Yachts D23 motor boat with hidden outboard is ideal for day trips
De Antonio Yachts D23 motor boat with hidden outboard is ideal for day trips

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Riva unveils its largest all-aluminum 122-Foot Flagship Mythos yacht

Karanvir Singh:

Back in 1842 on the Lake d’Iseo, a sudden storm wreaks what appears to be irreparable havoc; it damaged boats, dishearten fisherman with no means to work with. But a skilled young carpenter Pietro Riva managed to repair most of the boats, earning himself the esteem and admiration of the localites. There Pietro opened its shipyard ‘Riva’, which is now the iconic brand of the Ferretti Group. Now at the 170th anniversary of the historic shipyard Riva, we witness the launch of its first all-aluminum, newest flagship, and the largest up to date yacht, the Riva 122’ Mythos. However, with the use of complex, 3-dimensional glass that impressively characterizes its exterior profile, the Mythos 122’ actually represent a larger scale continuation of Riva’s 86’ Domino.

Riva unveils its largest all-aluminum 122-Foot Flagship Mythos yacht
Riva unveils its largest all-aluminum 122-Foot Flagship Mythos yacht

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Origami-Inspired Oru Kayak Folds Into Compact Carrying Case

Nandini Maheshwari:

Necessity is the mother of all inventions holds true for Anton Willis, who grew up in rural Mendocino County, with easy access to rivers, lakes, and the ocean. But once he moved into a small San Francisco apartment, his fiberglass kayak remained stowed away, which drove Willis, an architect and product designer by profession, to design a compact kayak that fits into compact carrying case to tackle mobility issues for kayakers – stow it on a sailboat, garage, carry it on a plane or carry it on your camping trip. The Oru Kayak is twelve feet long, 12 inches wide, and weighs just 25 pounds which enables it to fold in and fold out of a compact box easily, quickly and magically, all in five minutes.

Oru Kayak
Oru Kayak

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James Bond Superyacht "Regina" from SkyFall is for sale at $14.2m

Karanvir Singh:

Classic Bond with a contemporary feel; Skyfall, the most beautiful looking substantive, and the 23rd splendid adventure in the 007 film series, impressively takes a deep dive into the tormented psyches of James Bond and M and the villain, and is regarded as the cleverest and most psychologically gripping of all the Bond epics. Playing Ian Fleming’s secret agent 007 in the film, macho-actor Daniel Craig impressively takes the Bond’s character to another level with not only his die-hard loyalty to M and Britain, but also with the Tom Ford designed body-hugging Tuxedos and tab collar shirts, Aston Martin DB5, Omega Seamaster watch, and the beautiful yacht Chimera. Now, the very same yacht on which 007 sailed with the Bond girl Severine ‘Berenice Marlohe’ to reach the villain on an isolated island, is now being offered on sale at $14.2 million, and is also on charter at a price of $120,000 per week to let you live the life 007 style.

James Bond Superyacht
James Bond Superyacht “Regina” from SkyFall is for sale at $14.2m

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David Beckham piloted Bladerunner Speedboat from Olympics 2012 goes for sale

Karanvir Singh:

One speedboat piloted by the world’s most celebrated footballer David Beckham during its cruise down the River Thames, carrying the Olympic torch on the final leg of its journey to the Olympic Park was the 2008 ‘Torchbearer’ Bladerunner BR RIB 35. Now, that very same sleek, futuristic boat built by British yard Ice Marine, and used during the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will be up for grabs at the Bonhams sale at Mercedes-Benz World Brooklands on December 3rd. This very piece of British sporting history, which comes complete with its original heavy customization appointments, is expected to garner a handsome price of $402,600.

‘Torchbearer’ Bladerunner BR RIB 35
‘Torchbearer’ Bladerunner BR RIB 35

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