May 7th, 2008 by BallerRide
XSMG is a company that began with a simple goal: to build the world’s first supercar on the water. The result of XSMG’s efforts is the sleekly-styled and equally powerful XSR48, which accomplishes that company’s goal of combining “the DNA and high performance of a supercar with superyacht styling.”
The 1600+ horsepower powerboat is powered by two diesel engines, which propel the 48-foot XSR48 to a top speed of 98 mph (85 knots). The superboat’s hull is made of kevlar and carbon fiber with cross linked pvc cores bonded using vinylester and epoxy resins.
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March 20th, 2008 by BallerRide
If you spend your time boating around the Atlantic coast, then you’re familiar with the sea nettle, a species of Jellyfish that invades Atlantic estuaries during the summer. The Nettle Net Boat Pool is an innovative product that allows you to swim amongst them. Available in eight, 12 and 20-foot diameters, the Nettle Net comes with 1/16″ mesh netting that sinks eight feet deep and comes attached to a rugged flotation ring. The netting is so small that it prevents any sea nettle tentacles from poking through, preventing you from painful stings. Setup and breakdown times vary by size and range from two to six minutes, and the largest net collapses to the size of a 15” beach ball and weighs only 18 pounds. Prices range from $480 for the 8’ net up to $1,360 for the 20’ net. We hope to see a shark net in the works.
Available through: Nettle Nets
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February 14th, 2008 by BallerRide
The Miami International Boat Show opened today with two hot new Pininfarina-designed speedboat debuts: the Challenger PF 36 Limited Edition from Challenger Powerboats (pictured above) and the Magnum 80 from Magnum Marine (pictured after the jump).
Powered by twin supercharged 8.2-liter racing V8s, which produce 1324 hp total, the 36′ Challeger hits top speeds in excess of 95 mph. The 80′ magnum has nearly four times the power of the Challenger and can reach up to 60 mph, which is extremely impressive given its length. While the Magnum can fit four cabins in its hull, the show boat has two VIP cabins instead, chosen at the owner’s request.
Both Challenger Powerboats and Magnum Marine are American boat builders. The Miami International Boat show runs through the 18th.
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January 30th, 2008 by BallerRide
The LOOKER 350 by Paritetboat is a Russian-made glass bottom boat that combines high speeds with a field of view “dozens of times” greater than ordinary glass bottom boats. With a capacity for 30 people, the 35 foot LOOKER can reach 40 knots due to its unique hydrofoil. The LOOKER also reportedly uses less fuel than other boats of its size. A 2×3 meter glass spheroid on the bottom of the boat provides a view field about half the size of a basketball court. Check out the pictures below to see what we’re talking about.
For more information visit Paritetboat’s website.
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December 26th, 2007 by BallerRide
MasterCraft’s 2008 X-Star SS (SSX-Star) delivers a new reason to head for the ocean this winter: a first-class saltwater wakeboarding experience. Read the rest of this entry »
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