February 25th, 2008 by BallerRide
The Mary Slim luxury yacht from Multimarine features a super-slim and extra-long haul designed to reduce the boat’s drag and thereby lower its biodiesel fuel consumption. And the boat can be powered by kite or sail if the wind is right. Unfortunately, the Mary Slim can’t obtain a “green” designation because of its 12-cylinder, 1650 hp engine.
We’re a fan of the design. Although the concept seems about as practical as a hybrid Escalade. One more image after the jump.
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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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