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Ever wanted a super tanker?

by David Allen on June 9th, 2009
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The world of big boats just got easier to get into for the little guy, but these boats are something special and it has to be said very cool indeed. They have been designed for naval cadets to train in, apparently size has no meaning when comes to parking a super tanker. This is the sort of thing that kids would love, but at $238,784 a piece, you are not going to see many people l ...

Boat Made From 90% Recycled Material Traveling from San Francisco ...

by max on March 9th, 2009
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It seems that more and more people are on new journies to discover what recycled plastic bottles can do. Well, David de Rothschild is another such guy, who is building his boat in San Francisco pier. He will be traveling from San Francisco to Sydney, an 11,000 mile journey, let’s cross our fingers he stays afloat. I will try to be there when he takes off to take some footage a ...

DIY - How to Tie a Bowline Knot!

by max on October 12th, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a really cool DIY video on how to tie a bowline knot. I know how to do this too but I keep forgetting, this video should help next time I need a Bowline knot. source ...

EarthRace Boat completes 1 round trip around the World with 100% ...

by max on September 1st, 2008
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Check out this EarthRace Boat which runs on 100% biodiesel and is 100% carbon neutral, meaning this cool boat doesn’t excrete any CO2 or poisonous fumes to the atmosphere. It’s been an exciting month as we’ve seen green transportation records set on the ground and in the sky, so naturally we are taking the next step and bringing you to the sea with the Earthrace, a 78 ft tri-h ...

DIY Arduino and Wiimote Controlled Boat!

by max on July 28th, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a cool DIY Arduino and Wiimote Controlled Boat all by flick of the wrist. Now, just don’t drop that Wiimote and you will have some serious trouble getting out of the water. (I am sure there’s a backup plan for that) Last winter I decided version one was successful enough t ...

Yacht Plus by Norman Foster!

by max on July 25th, 2008
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Check out these new luxury boats called Yacht Plus by Norman Foster. It’s a modern piece of living and travel art that combines both interior design with travel mobility. The interior reminds me of an ocean-view luxury condo rather than a yacht. I can really imagine myself enjoying myself in this boat. Check out the specs: Designer: Foster & Partners Naval Architect: Rodri ...

DIY Canoe Made out of PVC Pipe & Duct Tape!

by max on July 18th, 2008
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One of my best friends from college is a fully-redneck dude who will use duct tape for anthing that leaks. He also told me if you duct tape anything, it’s probably redneck. Here’s a canoe made out of PVC pipe and duct tape that’d definitely qualify as redneck boat. I wanted a boat that would allow me to cast into the shore instead of from the shore. Being a mechanical ...

How to Practice Jet Skiing in your Spa!

by max on July 16th, 2008
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Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode This isn’t a real DIY but still, it’s a proof that you can practice jet skiing in your spa. via gizmodo - rgb ...

Solar Powered Boats!

by max on July 1st, 2008
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My dream has been always to own a medium-sized boat where I can travel the world or simply hang out with friends. Here’s a couple solar powered boats that might be in your tight budget to help you accomplish that goal without spending millions. Strange constructions with unwieldy glass panels are things of the past. The user can now enjoy plenty of space nor with a very modern ...

World Record - 4,000 miles on a Juice Carton Boat!

by max on June 24th, 2008
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Rhys Jones, a 22 year old, plans to travel 4,000 miles of water on his juice carton boat. If he succeeds, we may see more youngsters building their boats with… plastic bottles… The adventurer, who is the youngest person to climb the seven highest summits on each of the seven continents, plans to travel 4,000miles (6,400km) down a river on a boat made out of juice cartons. ...