Over the years, Latvian innovator BeTriton has developed some of the most intriguing mobility transformers the world over, starting with its triple-function electric tricycle/motorhome/boat. It was a perfectly inspiring product at the perfect time – mid-2020. After moving that project forward, it... Read more
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Another video has surfaced of a motorized boat driving down the narrow creek at a fast speed, narrowly missing people in a canoe that managed to pull off to the side.
The Galician company Aister has been commissioned to manufacture the vessel called Río Iro that can do speeds of 60 knots or 111km/h, adding to the fleet patrolling the S
For anyone who thinks that all electric boats are essentially just aquatic golf carts, well … think again. A Princeton University student team recently broke a world speed record for electric-powered boats, with an average speed of 114.2 mph (183.8 km/h).
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Have you ever wanted to live on the water? Perhaps wake up on a weekend morning and jump out of the window for a swim? While there are already houseboats, a new floating neighborhood in Amsterdam, Netherlands is proving that it is possible to fulfill this dream! Schoonschip, a Dutch word for a “cl... Read more
Check out this multimillion-dollar villa floating on the water and with underwater bedrooms! It would be even cooler if it were motorized and you could move with it.
With Amazon, Ikea, Unilever and major movers of ocean cargo seeking ways to meet net-zero carbon goals, the oldest source of ship power, wind, may be back.
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Falkirk Boat lift in Scotland is the only rotating boat lift in the world. This spectacular boat lift has been designed with acute engineering skills to meet a specific purpose. Find out more about the boatlift inside the article.
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Someone has invented an amphibious e-bike camper!
You can buy one here!
https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/amphibious-bicycle/
This guy actually built an amphibious bicycle canoe!
There’s a Google patent for the idea.
I found a company that is selling an inflatable, solar-powered boat.
Check out this video of a solar-powered yacht.
A South Korean startup has developed a solar-powered, self-driven boat designed for cleaning lakes.
Communities in the Amazon are using solar-powered canoes for transportation.
Solar power is a clean energy source, plus it offers an unlimited range. This is the future of green travel on water!
They exist and are becoming increasingly common.
Inflatable boats are super portable and easily foldable.
Check out this boat that can be folded flat when not in use!
This foldable boat can be dismantled for storage and quickly assembled when needed.
Unfortunately, super-fast boats significantly increase the risk of accidents, especially when you have reckless people operating them.
Super-fast jet boats can be a huge asset for police and military operations.
These jet boats are rockets on water!
Check out this electric speed boat by Princenton University that can clock over 114 mph.
https://newatlas.com/marine/princeton-student-team-electric-boat-speed-record/
The record for the fastest speed boat is over 500 km/hr, and many people have died trying to break it.
I found this hot tub boat on sale!
https://www.hammacher.com/product/hot-tub-boat
In Chicago, you can enjoy the wonderful experience of cruising the river in a hot tub boat.
This guy sailed the open seas in a bath tub. What a wild experience!
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/tim-fitzhigham/english-channel-bathtub_b_17908212.html
This video of a converted bathtub boat is so hilarious!
Wow! This DIY flying inflatable boat is so cool!
This boat might not take to the skies, but it flies, or rather glides, over the water.
Check out this flying boat from 1945 that is still in operation!
https://robbreport.com/motors/aviation/worlds-largest-flying-boat-1234671300/
Flying boats were popular in the early 1900s before modern aircraft came into the scene.
How about this floating neighbourhood in the Netherlands designed with the idea of a “cleaner living.”
There are several floating villas and resort homes around the world, which make perfect spots for vaccations.
https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/vacation-rentals/floating-yacht-villa-florida
Check out this multimillion-dollar villa floating on the water and with underwater bedrooms! It would be even cooler if it were motorized and you could move with it.
There are more green options for the maritime industry besides wind, such as liquid natural gas, electricity, liquid hydrogen, methanol, and solar power.
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/27/how-ocean-shipping-goes-green-from-wind-power-to-liquid-hydrogen.html
There are wind turbines that can turn your traditional boat green with a few modifications
Wind power might be the only viable solution to making the maritime industry green and reducing greenhouse emissions.
Before the advent of carbon-based fuels, people used winds to sail across the world, so why not continue using them?
Already been done! Check out this luxurious floating motor coach; the ultimate off-road RV.
Is it an RV or a boat? No! It is a floating RV.
Here’s one – a camper boat. It has to be attached to a vehicle, though, for overland movement.
Yeah, they are pretty common now – and a good thing. Motor boats suck, compared to using wind or the sun. Good stuff, loving this article here. https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/solar-powered-yachts-mainstream-oddball-niche-1234592000/
They are the future. Imagine solar power container ships.
You can actually buy solar powered yachts as well as speedboats now. Cool idea.
If these were transportable to other seaside towns, I think they would be more popular than traditional circuses and fairs.
Good idea, or just have simple ones that move from costal town to town, so the locals can see their home from the sea.
this idea reminds me of this doomed project by Disney
you need a major drone for this but doable I guess.
Perfect for small helipads!!!
They sort of got it here, but build one inside a normal boat innit.
Great idea, currently I think they are only using microlites rather than drones – but yeah, James Bond would be first to use one.
I found the video of the boat lift, and it is impressive!
You mean like this one – already working in scotland
more here, not sure they need to roll up though. thats just handy for canals no? what else?
Good application for this would be between skyscrapers, just for the effect, I mean, look at this proposal. https://www.dezeen.com/2015/09/28/diamond-lotus-vo-trong-nghia-trio-housing-towers-bamboo-plants-bridges-ho-chi-minh-city-vietnam/
So they exist already, how come there aren’t loads of them. I guess they are cheaper than heaps of humpback footbridges over canals.
Here’s the link, its in London, dunno if there are any others anywhere though.
Try this!
https://www.zzzipkit.com/
Or just a plan image and hot glue gun
This 50-foot yacht is so cool that you can’t tell it is inflatable.
You can see one here https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31fGgcuVbfL.jpg
and you can buy something like it online…