Anyone looking to purchase a boat has an array of choices when it comes to the kind of engine that they want powering their new vessel. These engines, also known as a drive or motor, use the same principles as an internal combustion engine, with the difference being that a boat motor turns a propeller as compared to a car […]
The Top 5 Classic Yachts Luxurious boats and barges date back to the ancient Egyptians and Romans, but the concept of the luxury yacht is one that really began in the 20th century. One of the very first was the 111-foot Jemima F. III, built by Charles Henry Fletcher in 1908.
Choosing The Right Boat For many of us, the dream of owning our own boat is one that’s all too real, and some people spend their entire lives saving up to purchase the perfect seafaring vessel that they can take out on the water every chance they get.
The Prototype Speed Boats Of The Future Boats are one of the oldest forms of transport in the world, and over the centuries they’ve been improved and refined to the streamline vehicles that roam the waters today. There is a huge array of different types of boats available in the world, ranging from small row-boats to massive freight haulers, and, […]
The Most Prestigious Boat Races in the World There is something quite spectacular and otherworldly about boat racing. While weather conditions affect the conditions of many other types of racing, there is nary something as unpredictable as the ocean herself which is what makes boat racing so spectacular to witness. Here we have assembled a list of the most prestigious […]
Best Boats and Yachts Releasing in 2018 Much like the motorcycle and automotive industry, there are hundreds of new boats released every year. While boats may be the playground for the wealthier amongst us, one can always dream and if I came into a big pile of cash, I know exactly where I would invest it! As such, I’ve taken […]
10 Most Expensive Luxury Yachts in the World All of the yachts on this list were built for some of wealthiest people in the world, but the selling price isn’t where the expenses end, as the daily maintenance of these incredible vessels costs the owners a pretty penny as well. We countdown to the most expensive yacht in the world […]
We’ve all heard of or watched boat racing – the no-nonsense, fast-paced sport that has seen the end of some of the world’s best racers. Since the beginning of the 1900s, boat racing has been a popular pastime for many, and for many others, it has become a full-on passion. For many boat racers, the elusive World Unlimited Water Speed […]
Strange and Wonderful Boat Races While these races are unusual, the title of this article actually refers to the boats taking part in them. It turns out that, with a little creativity, you can build a flotation device, a term which very loosely defines a boat, out of just about anything! The Brilliant Beer Can Regatta The Beer Can Regatta […]
Yachts – Elegance, Luxury and Sometimes Speed When one thinks of yachts, one imagines a blue sea with a gorgeous white boat at anchor filled with pretty people drinking cocktails. What doesn’t immediately come to mind is speed. Even so, some superyachts boast a blistering turn of speed on the high seas. Foners – 70.1 knots: Built in 2000, Spain […]