Wave Powered Yacht Finishes Epic Journey From Hawaii To Japan
The need to stop human addiction to oil is leading to new and interesting ways of vehicle propulsion. One of these methods exploits the movement of the waves (via two fins under the bow) to propel the boat forward. To test this system, Ken’ichi Horie from Japan started a journey with his modified boat from Hawaii. His destination was Cape of Hinomisaki, Japan, a 6,400 km journey that lasted 109 days. His boat, Suntory Mermaid II, is a 31 foot vessel that is made from recycled aluminum.
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First Solar-Powered Speedboat Is Here
The Dutch Czeers MK1 combines not only great design but also carbon neutral performance. Its about 10 meter (30 feet) long and can reach 55km/h with out any need for refuelling! It is covered with solar/photovoltaic panels that power it up.
I am very curious to see the price that czeers will announce for this boat. Lets see.
See the video
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Buy Your Own Island From As Low As $28,000
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Ever wished you could own your own island, build a nice house and retire there for ever? Well this is your lucky day as you can now search online and find that place that you always dreamt about. PrivateIslandsOnline is the place to go and search, and you can find prices from as low as $28,000. You can find many places with prices that cost less than buying a house. So you do not have to be a millionaire to afford for a bit of luxury! As for all those that do not like to stay in one place for too long, the site offers a chance to find an island to rent for as little as $84 per week. So what are you waiting for?
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SkySails: Wind Powered Ships Are Back In Fashion
Boats and Ships have been using wind power to move around the globe for thousands of years. Its only the last 100 years or so that we converted to using oil. Now that this fossil fuel its running low and expensive, people are trying to go back to the good old fashion wind power. This is what SkySails, a German company, is trying to do.
The introduction of a 160 meter parachute-like, kite promises approximately 20% reduction in fuel in a 2 month journey, which roughly translates to saving 2.5 tons of oil ($1,000 per day).
See the video of the SkySails system here
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9/11: Nothing Goes To Waste
New York, the latest addition to the US Navy Fleet was “baptized” in New Orleans. This ordinary event is actually special as the boat was made from 7.5 tons of iron that came from the World Trade Center.
From ecological point of view this thing is very good, but I have to say it is a bit spooky. Americans state with this symbolism the necessity of this ship and the need to increase the military spending. The ship’s motto is ?Strength forged through sacrifice. Never Forget?.
Aquaskipper: Hop Hop in the Water
The Aquaskipper is better than a boat, better than a jet ski and its is one of the coolest products of the last few years. At least that’s what the manufacturer said, and I am sure he is right. What makes the Aquaskipper on the water is the hopping around on it. It might look funny but I am sure that in areas where there are no bridges or other transportation it might come in handy, especially when the user can produce on his own all the energy that is required
Its price is only $495 (you buy it here). See the video
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