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Trident sailboat gains efficiency with aerodynamic and hydrodynamic differential

Naresh Chauhan — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:53:15 +0000

Sailboats have been a means of transportation for centuries now, but the latest innovations in boating have made them more light in weight and brisk in speed, allowing a green means of commutation for eco lovers. Conceived by Brazilian...

World’s Most Versatile Convertible Sports Boat

Anita Techviva — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:45:48 +0000

The World’s Most Versatile Convertible Sports Boat is the winner of the International Marine Trade Association’s Innovation Award. The boat is convertible making it capable of transforming from sailboat to windsurfer to kayak to towable...

Eco Gadgets: Computer-controlled, solar-powered sailboat endeavors to win over Atlantic

Anupam — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:47:05 +0000

Eco Factor: Autonomous boat powered by solar panels and methanol fuel cell. After winning the World Robotic Sailing Championship, the ASV Roboat is now aiming to conquer the Atlantic Ocean with its computerized brain and a hybrid engine. The...

Volkswagen Caddy Topos Sail concept has a nautical theme

Radhika — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:58:55 +0000

A man and his boat can seldom be parted; you really need to own a boat to understand this phrase. Well, my thinking must be right, because the likes of Volkswagen have come up with a design concept for their Caddy commercial van, which has a...

Volitan – A futuristic green sailboat promises uber-green sailing

Deepa — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:51:11 +0000

Since we have been chasing most of the eco-friendly sail boats since some time now, its time to bring one more avant-garde green conceptual boat to your notice. Designed by Hakan Gürsu and Sözüm Doganof Turkish design firm Designnobis Studio,...

Bladerider X8 - An exciting blend of speed, action and thrill

Naveen — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:44:05 +0000

I just came across an interesting post on the radically designed boats from around the world at Popular Mechanics. The one I picked is the Bladerider X8, which is derived from and is 100% compliant with the distinguished International Moth...

The $100 million Maltese Falcon: World's largest and fastest sailboat

Vikas Shekhawat — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 07:46:41 +0000

Yes, today I’m cruising on the waves; the monster Sea Orbiter and the beastly C-Quester failed to whet my bubbling fancies and now I am here in search of solace with the $100 million Maltese Falcon. The Maltese Falcon is the world’s...