January 6th, 2009 by BallerRide
Cruise the waters retro-style in the Stand Craft Prima Donna 40′. This custom made-to-order runabout/megayacht tender combines today’s modern technology with retro lines. The new release from Stand Craft comes with a Volvo Penta IPS 400 contained in two 300hp D4’s and has additional options including an automatic retractable roof system and power side windows. The Prima Donna 40′ is priced at $1,100,000 and is what brought our attention to Stand Craft.
The Prima Donna certainly holds its own, but we’re partial to its bigger brother the 55′ Miss Sweden 2 (pictured after the jump). Read the rest of this entry »
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December 9th, 2008 by BallerRide
Whales seem to be having a large influence over marine design lately. First the Whale-inspired Oculus and now Johnathan Owen Pearson’s Luxury Submarine. This 144ft half sub, half superyacht allows for comfort while veiwing coral reefs, shipwrecks and any kind of under-water life while trying to blend in. The whale-like submarine/yacht is propelled by two hydrogen fuel cell-powered pump jets an effort to make it eco-friendly. No word on price as the design is still only a concept from JopDesign, which also concepts luxury kitchen designs, salad servers, lighting aparatuses, etc. More pictures of the whale-like sub-yacht after the jump.
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December 4th, 2008 by BallerRide
When we first saw the Oculus we asked; Whale or Boat? Aside from featuring a sea-animal-inspired design, E. Kevin Schöpfer’s Oculus has 12ft ceilings and travels at over 25 knots. The 250ft super yacht resembles a whale with it’s smooth lines, open-mouth-like backside and window resembling an eye. The Oculus is still just a concept, but it’s the flagship design for Schöpfer’s yacht line. Follow the jump for more images and the designers description.
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October 15th, 2008 by BallerRide
This custom built Indonesian Pinisi Sailing Yacht, complete with striking design and red sails, is available on eBay for the price of $75,000. The very striking features and look of this yacht come from the Pinisi design developed from smaller boats in Indonesia. The sailing yacht was refitted in 2003 and comes with full junk rigging, an ironwood keel and a teak hull. The yacht is under the power of a Mitsubishi 220hp engine and under sail cruises at 4-5 knots. In the interior you’ll find a large comfortable lounge and gallery, and six cabins with room for twelve. The Pinisi sailing yacht is currently located in Brazil and will require about $15,000-$20,000 worth of work to sail to anywhere in the world. At the price of $75,000 it comes as a deal and is sure to garner some attention with it’s striking design and red sails.
 
 
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October 10th, 2008 by BallerRide
BMW will soon be testing the waters in the luxury yacht market, as it has teamed up with Belgian boatbuilder Zeydon to produce a 60-foot performance sailing yacht coined the Z60.
The luxury sport cruiser has already undergone preliminary water testing and is reportedly reaching top speeds of over 17 knots, quite a bit more than the 13 knots projected based on concept drawings.
BMW and Zeydon’s Z60 features a modern and spacious interior with a large master bedroom, two additional guestrooms and optional crew quarters. According to BornRich, BMW’s new performance sailing yacht will go on display sometime in the fall. Check out the gallery below and follow the jump for complete spec on the BMW Z60.
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