Superyachts Of The Future

Designed by Damen Group, the SeaXplorer superyacht is capable of breaking through ice and can reach the coldest places on earth

Daily Mail: Superyachts of the future revealed: The stunning concept vessels making waves with underwater viewing decks, go-kart tracks and the ability to break through polar ice

* Billionaires, pop stars and supermodels may one day get away from it all on one of these futuristic superyachts
* Trilobis 65 has an underwater observation globe with computers that display real-time information about marine life
* Streets of Monaco is a floating replica of the glamorous microstate, complete with a replica of its Grand Prix track

They’re the ultimate toys for billionaires, pop stars and supermodels on holiday – and they may one day boast underwater viewing pods, exoskeleton shells and ‘skin’ that can generate electricity.

These futuristic concept superyachts boast extravagant designs and amenities that are so bold they may never see the light of day.

While some may never cruise the Mediterranean or Caribbean in this lifetime, these vessels contain elements that may change shipbuilding forever.

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Editor: I would definitely not build a yacht to go to the coldest places on earth.

Building A Superyacht - Designing From The 'Inside Out'

From YouTube: The management of Arista Marine Ltd openly debate issues of Superyacht construction. How Superyacht values are calculated, how the builders and designers can deliver a yacht that really fits the owners needs, and what is the difference between a yacht builder and a shipyard. http://www.theroadlesstravelled.eu This segment discusses the theory of designing a superyacht from the Inside Out

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Designing Super Yachts

Superyachts: Floating Works Of Art

Yacht Concept To Ferry Your Supercar From Island To Island

The CXL 160 will come with a McLaren MP4-12C, which has its own designated storage compartment

Sprawling, Transforming Yacht Concept To Ferry Your Supercar From Island To Island -- Gizmag

The McLaren MP4-12C is one of the more interesting supercars on the road, and it conveys a certain sense of wealth and connoisseurship about its driver. Of course, the MP4-12C's prestige pales in comparison to any massive, multi-million-dollar yacht ... unless, of course, it happens to be on board such a vessel. The Ultraluxum CXL 160, currently in development, is a huge, high-tech sailing yacht with a show garage designed specifically for the MP4-12C.

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Building A UK Flagship

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'Lust for adventure': An artist's impression of the proposed UK flagship, which is gathering growing support from senior ministers

Flagship Shows The Nation's Lust For Adventure: Ministers Salute Mail's Plan For Iconic Vessel -- Daily Mail

* Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Education Secretary Michael Gove among MPs behind privately-funded project

Crucially, the 650ft, four-masted UK Flagship will not be funded by taxpayers’ money, instead drawing on donations from businesses, philanthropists and the public.

Mr Clegg said: ‘This is directly in line with Britain’s proud naval tradition which stretches back hundreds of years. Our country has always been at the forefront of trade, exploration and scientific research and the UK Flagship can help us to continue to be so.

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My Comment: Impressive .... and at 650 ft .... a big boat.

The Boat Of The Future

Screenshot via Rove Projects

Prize-Winning Architect Zaha Hadid Is Designing The Boat Of The Future -- Business Insider

Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid is designing a sleek, futuristic boat for Rove Projects, and it could be yours for just under $457,000.

The boat, dubbed the Z-Boat, is a limited edition, 24.6-foot-long fiberglass watercraft designed for both looks and power, according to a Forbes article.

Rove's Kenny Schachter reportedly hired French company Shoreteam to produce 12 Z-Boats, which will be released to the public in 2013.

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My Comment: This is a boat built for speed.

Azimut Benetti Luxury Yacht Making

Luxury Boats Sink Or Swim By Design -- EE Times

Italians are well accustomed to creating luxury products for world markets, from fashion to fast cars and, of course, food. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that another luxury on Italy’s long list of high-quality exports includes Yachts for the mega-rich.

Azimut Yachts, with a boat making factory at Avigliana, in the province of Turin, is Italy’s premiere builder of yachts and megayachts, some of which total 30 meters (70 feet) in length.

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My Comment: A fascinating video on how super yachts are made .... check it out. On a side note .... having Lloyd Alter give a commentary at the end was a little too much.

Luxurious Yacht PROJECT MAGNITUDE

My Comment: Now this is a beautiful design.

Standing Out In The Med In A Leopard-Print Boat

On the prowl: The Topshop mogul's runabout boat 'Lion Cub', which ferries him to his super yacht 'Lion Heart', is covered in leopard print and features a leopard on the side

Top Spot! Sir Philip Grrrreen Stands Out In The Med On His Leopard-Print Boat -- Daily Mail

His Topshop stores are awash with leopard print designs season in and season out.

So it is little surprise that Sir Philip Green favours the decidedly eye-catching motif for his boat.

The retail mogul was pictured boarding his speedboat 'Lion Cub' in Monaco yesterday en route to his super yacht 'Lionheart'.

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My Comment: Being incognito is clearly not his style.

The 2012 Millenium Yacht Design Award

The Allochroous is the 'Dream Boat' winner of the 9th Millennium Yacht Design Award

Winner Announced For 2012 Millenium Yacht Design Award -- Gizmag

The Allochroous is the Dream Boat category winner of the 9th Millennium Yacht Design Award (MYDA), an international competition for yacht designers around the world. Conceptualized by beginner entrants Ezgi Aksan and Ambra Ceronetti, Allochroous is a futuristic representation of what their dream yacht would be. Drawing upon innovative technologies, the key feature behind the concept is that the yacht is able to transform its functionality. The vision was to create a sustainable yacht that is ideal for enjoying a summer concert at sea.

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My Comment: Having a yacht to host a summer concert at sea .... yup .... that is a "dream boat".

Steve Jobs Was Designing His Own Superyacht

Steve Jobs’s Unfinished Luxury Feadship Superyacht -- CEO.com

Updated: What is French designer Philippe Starck working on for Apple? Prior to his death, Apple CEO Steve Jobs was working with Starck on a yacht. And this is very likely the “fairly, if not very, revolutionary” project he was talking about. To be built by luxury superyacht builder Feadship, the yacht is believed to have a very minimalist and sleek design with a main feature being 40 foot long glass walls. And Starck has been involved in its design.

Mentioned in the New York Times from Walter Isaacson’s new biography of Steve Jobs, which was released last Monday, the late Apple leader was working on creating his very own Feadship superyacht. Jobs didn’t like the normal yacht designs so he decide to design it himself, not a surprise, creating a super luxurious yacht to rival his good friend and fellow yachtsman Larry Ellison.

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Update: Steve Jobs Was Designing His Own Luxury Superyacht -- Complex Rides

My Comment: It would definitely be one of a kind.