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Don’t Buy a Hovercraft, And If You Do, Definitely Don’t Put Jet Engines on It
There’s a reason commercial and personal hovercraft never really took off, but that won’t stop Rich from Rich Rebuilds. Hovercrafts. Sure, they seem like a rad idea. I mean, you fire up a big ass fan and then blast across land or sea, lightning strike rescue style. In reality, they’re inefficient, hard to control, loud,…
Read MoreTime Is Running Out for the Mystery Owner of This Abandoned Superyacht, Which Might Soon Go to Auction
Lawyers for the suspected owner are denying that he owns it, and officials say they might soon be forced to sell it. If you’ve got some deep pockets and a yearning for a superyacht, you may want to head to the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. Bloomberg reports that a 267-foot…
Read More‘Virtually Invisible’ Boat Concept Can’t Make an Impact on the Environment When it Doesn’t Exist
The man that came up with what he hopes will be the world’s first 3D-printed yacht is shooting for a 2030 introduction. Some that cater to do or make things for the wealthy are starting to realize that being wealthy shouldn’t mean excessive consumption. Sustainability is less tacky and is better for the planet. Sustainability…
Read MoreCandela’s C-8 Is a Boat That Flies
WIRED soars across the San Francisco Bay in this $390K, Polestar-powered, all-electric hydrofoil that wants to be more like a plane. I’m on a boat. The boat does not float. At least not in the traditional sense. The manufacturer says somewhat enthusiastically that “it flies.” In reality it hovers two feet above the water, propped…
Read MoreBRP Strives to Make Boating and Powersports More Welcoming
For International Women’s Day this year, BRP is opening the conversation about women’s place in powersports by featuring the stories of its incredible trailblazers. A pioneer in making the industry more welcoming, BRP is again looking to unite its ambassadors, community of riders and employees to create momentum for global change through its “Get in…
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