Very Exclusive Gadgets & Gizmos

The Scubacraft is "perfect for those 007 moments." It is essentially a speedboat with a specially designed trimaran hull that makes it just as comfortable on the water as it is under. The Scubacraft can zip along above the water at speed of up to 50 miles per hour and can dive to a depth of about 100 feet, you'll need to bring your own SCUBA gear. Scubacraft powered by a high powered jet propulsion system that will easily tow a water-skier and inflatable water toys. Currently you can per-order the Scubacraft with a 5% fully refundable deposit, and first customers delivery at the end of 2010.

Designed by Barrett Prelogar and Franco Marino Cagnina, the Alfra Vico’s Marino 52 motor yacht meets the needs of the most discerning individuals. The Marino 52 has been designed with all the comforts and amenities to live on board full time. Envisioned as ‘motion art’ of the highest echelon, the Marino 52 uses high-tech materials of lifelong quality and beauty throughout. When it comes to magnificence, the yacht leaves nothing unconsidered, from the cleats to the projectile anchor, to the convertible exterior lounge-sofas/daybeds, to the fully computer-controlled helm station.

At a time when anything “big budget” is in trouble, it is notable that most prominent in the “pushing ahead” category are luxury yachts. With the upcoming in nautical technology, we saw some of the revolutionary yacht designs recently but the K60 Anaconda, a concept yacht by Keyframestudio with semi-rigid design, is aiming to push further the boundaries of comfort, power, technology and style. The yacht has been furnished with optimum attention to detail by using the highest standards of Italian fittings.

The Italian yacht maker Riva is known for its water beauties. And with the launch of its luxurious 86’ Domino, this yacht maker has dismissed the recession blues. This latest 26 meter yacht is considered to be an evolution of the renowned 63’ Vertigo and 68’ Ego Super models. The 86′ Domino boasts spacious design with huge amounts of open space on board for elite yacht owners who love to play host on their big boats. The sporty design is enhanced with a metallic ice color covering the hull and deckhouse.

It turns out that Drive’s not the only one to break away from the stereotypical yacht design, Porsche Design Group is taking the lead into designing one shaped like a spacecraft for real, together with Singapore-based megayacht builder Royal Falcon Fleet, which we have earlier reported in September 2008. The RFF135 is their first joint venture which has reached the first milestone of the construction.

Apparently amphibious cars are here, I must have been looking the other way. The Wilcraft, or Water-Ice-Land-Craft is an amphibious vehicle designed for ice fishing and to get you into those hard to reach hunting spots. It’s extremely light, has a ground pressure equivalent to a person walking and it can float, so it’s great for crossing those pesky frozen lakes and rivers.

Remember the solar powered Dubai Sea Limousine designed and developed by Dennis Ingemansson? Raising the bar further, Dennis Ingemansson has designed the Solar Gem superyacht that shows the trend toward the eco-friendly yachts of the future. Made with the lightest possible recyclable materials, the sustainable Solar Gem superyacht features a hybrid electric system powered by solar and wind energy. The eco-friendly yacht is equally luxurious, and comes with one owner suite with Jacuzzi, two VIP suites with Jacuzzi and 10 guest rooms fitted with all the lavish amenities.

A 6-foot remote control model of the RMS Titanic($2,500) from Hammacher Schlemmer. At 6-feet from bow to stern the 1:150 scale model is constructed from over 300 handcrafted pieces and each one involves over 400 man hours of assembly, including sculpted cedar strips that overlay the molded fiberglass hull, white maple planks (stained to replicate the color of the originals) for the decking, and mahogany for various superstructures. It powered by three 550-watt electric motors drive each of the three propellers, producing a gentle cruising speed of 5 mph on calm water.

Solar and Formula 1 engines unite two worlds in one boat, this is the Code-X Yacht. It is a 47�� 7�� catamaran can either be thrust along at a brisk 80 knots by twin Ilmor formula one engines, delivering a hefty 710hp a piece, or at a more leisurely 9 knots by the twin electric motors. These can provide up to two hours of service when running off the lithium batteries and when they run dry there is also the option of continuing for an unlimited period using power generated by the catamaran��s on-board solar panels.

Eco-friendly luxury yachting is one of the newest travel trends among the super rich. Taking clean boating to the next level, the super green luxury superyacht called “Soliloquy” designed by Alastair Callender of Coventry University will get its power from wind, solar and Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) technology from Solar Sailor Holdings Ltd. Initially aimed at an owner of an eco-friendly stance, with a sailing or non-sailing background, Soliloquy shows the trend toward the eco-friendly yachts of the future.