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Maserati Tridente electric superboat redefines luxurious water adventures

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At the Folgore Day event in Miami, Maserati revealed the world’s first convertible all-electric car, and we were impressed by another one of their unveils. This is the Tridente all-electric luxury motorboat that dots the Italian automaker’s presence on the waters as well.

Just picture a scenario wherein you arrive on a coast in your GranCabrio Folgore, and the Tridente powerboat has you covered for a day at sea. Completely electric, the powerboat is developed in collaboration with VitaPower, a seasoned EV marine company. The EV boat has traces of the Vita Lion powerboat in its DNA, but the Maserati influence is seen in the modern design and upgrades.

Designer: Maserati

The carbon fiber-hulled speedboat measures 34 feet long and allows fat-pocketed millionaires to explore the waters in luxury and comfort. The vessel draped in a beautiful rose gold finish has seating for eight, a swimming platform, and a sundeck bed. The interiors are done in cream to contrast the luxe exteriors and Maserati’s craft can be seen in the streamlined design. The hull is made out of carbon fiber to keep the weight down to a minimum and that helps the dual electric motors powered by the four batteries churn out a maximum of 600 horsepower.

According to Maserati, the powerboat will reach a top speed of 40 knots with a cruising speed of 25 knots for a range of 43 miles on a single charge. The batteries can be topped up in an hour with a DC fast charge connection which is great if you don’t like long delays before another escapade to the waters.

With a price tag of $2,660,000, the Tridente is the perfect companion for your supercar. That said, if you can own this baby, you’ll have to wait for 10 months before laying hands on it.

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Jet capsule lets you speed on the water in a lighter, adaptable shell

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If you’ve watched any movie or TV show that features lifestyles of the rich and famous, there is almost always a scene where all sorts of beautiful people riding all sorts of expensive looking water vehicles and toys. For those of us who will probably never have that lifestyle, we can just live vicariously through these videos and dream about jet skiing, yachting, or any other glamorous water activity.

Designer: Pierpaolo Lazzarini

Personally, I dream riding one of those cool looking closed capsule vehicles like this 2024 version of the Jet Capsule Super Sport. I’m afraid to fall in the water but I’d also like to speed on the water, so this seems like the perfect compromise. This new version is way lighter than its predecessor as the lightweight construction has reduced it to just 3200 kg which is 500 kg lighter. The single engine propulsion has a range of 570 hp to 850 hp and is able to reach 38 knots in 12 seconds so you could say it’s built for speed.

The upper structure of the jet capsule is made from carbon fiber which is made through vacuum-infusion molding, hence the lighter and more adaptable water vehicle. Inside you get a space that can seat up to 10 passengers but it is also fully customizable and can even fit in a dinette, bathroom, and beds if the customer wishes to have these optional features. There is a sunbed on the rooftop in case some visitors would like to sunbathe and it can be accessed through a rear ladder.

The Jet Capsule Super Sport can be used as support for several water sporting activities like parasailing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, etc. It can also be used just to speed along the waters or even enjoy some quality time in the middle of the ocean as it can switch to jet-drive while slowing down and full electric mode if you’re low-speed cruising. Again, this will remain a fantasy for people like me but if you can afford it, it seems to be an enjoyable toy to have on your vacation.

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Spacuzzi lets you stay warm in a small jacuzzi in the ocean

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What do you get when you put a boat, a hot tub, and a fireplace in the middle of the ocean? It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but this is actually something that apparently people have been dreaming of. Of course you now have small boats (and big boats) that can accommodate both the hot tub and the fireplace, but what if you just wanted a small group of people to enjoy these amenities with you while you’re lounging in the water?

Designer: Spacruzzi

From the name of the company and the product itself, you can kind of determine what it is or what it wants to be. It actually can’t make up its mind so it combined the three things into just one: a small boat that can fit in four-five people, a gas-powered furnace to warm up the passengers, and of course, a jacuzzi that makes it the perfect hot tub for when you want to relax with close friends in the middle of the sea or ocean instead of just your backyard.

Even when the sea is a bit cold depending on the weather, staying inside the Spacruzzi will keep you warm as it has a propane-powered “stove” that is able to regulate its own temperature. In case you’re concerned that you might blow up due to overheating, it has a safety system and an automatic shut-off feature in case you’re warm enough already. If hygiene is a concern, there is an internal filtration system that also serves as the circulation and heating system. Although of course, sharing a jacuzzi with other people is always a “risk” when it comes to hygiene.

The design of the Spacruzzi is inspired by a teardrop so there’s space for the furnace and a small table in the middle so you can place your food and drinks. And of course, enough space to fit in the four-five people. There is also a ladder on the side so you can go into the sea and swim your heart out and go back to your boat when you want to relax again. You also have the option to customize it according to the color, wood and metal finishes, decking, etc.

I still probably won’t want to spend time in a small space and a jacuzzi in the middle of the ocean with even my closest friends in the spa with me. But hey, if that’s your dream, you just have to get ready with almost $50,000 to make it come true.

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This Porsche inspired speedboat is an amphibious 911 for automotive collectors

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The Porsche 911 has stamped its authority on the roads all these years with the unique design and power to keep fans interested. So, what more could that Porsche 911 cabriolet be? A speedboat riding the waters in that sublime Porsche style, perhaps!

This Amphibious 911 is a Craig Craft 168 Boss up and nicknamed the Porsche Boat. The speedboat is up on Bring A Trailer for auction and given its appeal, the ride could go for a high price tag.

Designer: Bring A Trailer 

You could call this a speedboat with Porsche skin as everything is not related to the iconic car in any way. That’s because it is powered by a GM-sourced 4.3-liter V6 engine, and hooked to a Berkley jet drive unit (with hydraulically-actuated reverse bucket) capable of forward and reverse propulsion. The twin Bosch round headlights are raised above the bow and elements like the mirrors, windscreen and curvaceous lines replicate the brand’s appeal. The badging and logos on the outside and inside also instill faith in its Porsche origin.

The fiberglass hull is clad in black and yellow color for a classic German automotive influence, and is well complimented by the matching interior. On the inside, this four-seater speedboat gets a premium stereo system, ski pylon, bucket seats and front storage for stashing up your essentials on a long water drive. That 80 mph speedometer, tachometer and gauges further add the element of nostalgia. Without a semblance of doubt, fat-pocketed buyers who already own the black 964 or 993-generation 911 cabriolet will want to get this home.

According to the listing the boat was stored for over 27 years, and last year got a V6 engine replacement. The seller also claims the Porsche Boat has been only used for cruising for around three hours. That includes the run time when it was with the previous owner. So, practically speaking, this speedboat is as good as new in that sense. At the time of writing, the bid has reached up to $21,500, and it’ll be interesting to see how much more it finally auctions for.

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This entirely translucent wireless speaker concept brings honest transparency to consumer electronics

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Our 2022 began on an incredibly exciting note with the #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge and we can’t be more thrilled to announce the winners! Instead of the conventional 3 winners, this time we’ve chosen 5 winning entries – Gold, Silver, Bronze, a special Student prize, as well as a new Honorable Mention that we added at the last minute because of how impressed we were with the entries! The challenge saw more than 1500 people signing up to participate and clocked in nearly 400 entries by the time the competition ended. The jury, headed by Katharina Stärck, Ayush Singh Patel, and Sarang Sheth arrived at 5 entries that delivered on the competition’s brief of rendering/designing the boAt Stone 1200F Wireless Speaker to make it look impactful and alluring. Over the course of this week and the next, we’ll introduce you to the winners and their designs.

The Bronze Prize went to Priyanshu Jaiswal (also known by his Instagram moniker @stang.id) for creating a speaker that focused not just on audio clarity but on literal clarity too! Priyanshu’s rendition of the boAt Stone 1200F turned the wireless speaker translucent, giving us a glimpse of the electronics and components within. In turn, this turns the speaker less into a mysterious monolithic block, and into a sonic artpiece that lets you admire the beauty within the speaker.

“Feelings and emotions are what drive our lives”, Priyanshu told YD. Pointing at other designs that focus on external detailing rather than showing off the interiors, Jaiswal mentions how a translucent speaker can captivate a user by allowing them to really see the speaker for what it is. Nothing hidden behind an opaque fascia, everything is visible to the observer, sort of like the Transparent Speaker or Harman Kardon’s Soundsticks. Priyanshu’s entry immediately stood out to the jury because of the fact that he didn’t see the speaker for what it was, but rather for what it could be. It involved detailing the insides of the 3D model, fitting audio drivers, a PCB, batteries, and appropriate wiring into the model, before rendering the final piece.

“I saw a teardown video of boAt 1200F… It took me by surprise, how well engineered the product is at such cost”, Priyanshu mentioned. “So I wanted to appreciate that through design and also have a nice product story at the same time.”

Priyanshu is an Industrial Design student from India. He describes himself as “a mad scientist” with an “intrinsic desire to explore new disciplines to add to my repertoire of knowledge.” As a Bronze Winner of the #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge, Priyanshu wins INR 5,000 boAt Products + KeyShot 10 Pro License (free upgradable to KeyShot 11).

Designer: Priyanshu Jaiswal

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The boAt 1200F speaker gets a deliciously colorful makeover with this Silver Award-winning design concept

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Our 2022 began on an incredibly exciting note with the #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge and we can’t be more thrilled to announce the winners! Instead of the conventional 3 winners, this time we’ve chosen 5 winning entries – Gold, Silver, Bronze, a special Student prize, as well as a new Honorable Mention that we added at the last minute because of how impressed we were with the entries! The challenge saw more than 1500 people signing up to participate and clocked in nearly 400 entries by the time the competition ended. The jury, headed by Katharina Stärck, Ayush Singh Patel, and Sarang Sheth arrived at 5 entries that delivered on the competition’s brief of rendering/designing the boAt Stone 1200F Wireless Speaker to make it look impactful and alluring. Over the course of this week and the next, we’ll introduce you to the winners and their designs.

Following Alex Casabo in second place, designer Lidia Gómez charmed the jury with her #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge entry’s subtle-yet-eye-catching color palette. The happy, almost summery colors of the speaker were a wonderful pick since they complement most interiors as well as most outfits – as opposed to the loud, in-your-face reds, blues, or blacks seen on other wireless speakers from companies like *cough* JBL *cough*.

“[I] decided to keep the original design of the boAt Stone 1200F speaker but I’ve chosen a color palette that expresses the wildness and young spirit of the brand. In the shots, I’ve also tried to reflect the fresh and powerful style that characterizes this speaker in a style that ‘floats my boat’,” Lidia told Yanko Design.

“The first step that I took in my work process was to choose a vivid and energetic colour palette that represents the boAt style”, Lidia said about her design approach. “Once I made my choice, I started playing around with different compositions and lightings in Keyshot, always taking into account that the renders had to be clean and minimalist to allow the viewer to focus on the lead of the scene: the boAt Stone 1200F speakers.”

Lidia Gómez is an industrial designer based in Spain. Apart from working in a research center as a mechanical engineer, for more than a year, Lidia has been exploring the world of product design. In her projects, she combines functionality and aesthetics with a special emphasis on composition and visualization. As a Silver Winner of the #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge, Lidia wins INR 10,000 boAt Products + KeyShot 10 Pro License (free upgradable to KeyShot 11). She even wins $10,000 worth Lifetime Access to Creator Club Master Classes on How to Succeed at Crowdfunding. Creator Club is the first community-based membership and e-learning platform for tech and design startups that help you master the product development process, using crowdfunding (Kickstarter/Indiegogo), e-Commerce, Amazon, and other strategies to bring ideas to life and turn them into products that drive sales.

In fact, if you missed out on that last prize, Creator Club is offering a special discount to YD readers who want to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey! Click here to join the Club and get instant access to videos, resources, mentors, and a large community of creators just like you!

Designer: Lidia Gómez

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Yanko Design and boAt Lifestyle announce the Gold Winner of their first Instagram Design Challenge

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Our 2022 began on an incredibly exciting note with the #YDxBoatDesignChallenge and we can’t be more thrilled to announce the winners! Instead of the conventional 3 winners, this time we’ve chosen 5 winning entries – Gold, Silver, Bronze, a special Student prize, as well as a new Honorable Mention that we added at the last minute because of how impressed we were with the entries! The challenge saw more than 1500 people signing up to participate and clocked in nearly 400 entries by the time the competition ended. The jury, headed by Katharina Stärck, Ayush Singh Patel, and Sarang Sheth arrived at 5 entries that delivered on the competition’s brief of rendering/designing the boAt Stone 1200F Wireless Speaker to make it look impactful and alluring. Over the course of this week and the next, we’ll introduce you to the winners and their designs.

The Gold Prize for the #YDxBoatDesignChallenge went to Alex Casabo, for his creative interpretation which turned the wireless speaker into a veritable arena, with the speaker on stage surrounded by instruments, props, and lights to match.

“After doing some research about BOAT, I quickly saw the young and fun side of the brand,” said Alex. “So that got me inspired for an open-air concert on a summer night. Of course, BOAT is the protagonist, the lead singer of the show, who stands in the center. It’s accompanied by the drums, the guitar, and everything is illuminated by the BOAT spotlights”, he added.

Alex Casabo is a freelance industrial design engineer from Barcelona who specialized in 3D modeling and product visualization. He has worked in different design disciplines like industrial, interior, and graphic design and as a professor in some design universities from Barcelona, like Elisava, LCI and UPC. As a Gold Winner of the YDxBoatDesignChallenge, Alex wins INR 10,000 boAt Products + KeyShot 10 Pro License (free upgradable to KeyShot 11). Along with these, Alex also wins a scholarship to Offsite’s June cohort. Offsite is a 12-week online program disrupting design education and offers a real-world view of the design profession through the instruction of industry leaders.

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Lazzarini Design’s spaceship-styled yacht hones a panoramic rooftop jacuzzi

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Italian designs studio Lazzarini Design is at it again with yet another eye-popping water vessel challenging the limits of design that could well be the future of leisure in premium style. Meet the Royal Alpha One yacht that’ll instantly appeal to the fat-pocketed oligarchs, since it is meant for pure indulgence at sea. Even better, the hull is ready for construction for buyers, with an estimated time of 16 months to completion.

The avant-garde vessel measuring 20 meters in length is all about the luxurious cruising experience for days on end. The supercar-like flowing design is dominated by sharp features and loads of glass surfaces that lend it an ultra-dynamic persona. If you remember the Royal Jet Capsule by the design studio, there is more than one trace of similarity between the two. One cannot deny the spaceship-like character of the yacht highlighted by the private jet-like layout, stylish chairs, couches and dining area. There are spacious lounge sections on the main deck, and the three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in the lower living level will make the owners and guests feel right at home.

Designer: Lazzarini Design Studio

That’s only the usual bit of this $4 million vessel – highlight here is the swanky panoramic jacuzzi paired with a large sunbed. For most this will be the favorite spot on this yacht to soak up the sun and surrounding views of the seas. Nature lovers can also soak in the natural beauty on the rear section of the vessel where the open space hones a retractable swim pool platform. The carbon-fiber structure on all sides is complemented by the large glass surfaces, so you’ll get breathtaking views even when in the cozy confines of the yacht.

Of course, a yacht is no fun without the water toys, so the Royal Jet Capsule houses them in the dedicated spacious garage. The yacht is proposed to get a twin/triple Volvo propulsion system which will propel it to a top speed of around 32 – 42 knots. Buyers can also customize it to have full electric sailing, powered by hydrogen. The electric propulsion model will have a range of 120 miles whereas the diesel-powered counterpart gets 680 miles on a full tank.

For now, the Italian design studio has constructed the hull of the yacht with the superstructure to follow soon. The pace at which they have taken things forward in the development of the real version shows their confidence in the design, so rich brats better keep an eye on this one.

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This 3-in-1 tiny camper, trike, and boat combo is actually an electric home on land and water

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Outdoor enthusiasts wanting a sustainable adventure partner for riding on land and water with equal convenience, would fall for the Z-Triton 2.0 instantly. This amphibious mobile home is a combination of a tricycle, boat, and a camper in one, that can accommodate a couple on an uninterrupted journey across continents or on short weekend romantic trips too.

The brainchild of designer and adventure cyclist Aigars Lauris of Latvia, the Z-Triton 2.0 is a refined, production-ready version of the Z-Triton prototype released in 2020. Despite being fully functional, the prototype required improvements in design and construction to make it the revolutionary ride that people could take on their travel to explore the outdoors. Finally, after one-and-a-half years of R&D and development, the market-ready Z-Triton 2.0 is revealed. It has been successfully tested in the Swiss Alps, Paris, Lake Geneva, Amsterdam, and Berlin. According to Lauris, everyone who has tried or tested the Z-Triton has really been awed by the convenience, technology, and utility of this trike, boat and camper combo.

Designer: Aigars Lauris

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Z-Triton 2.0 is now more spacious (in comparison to the prototype) with the use of fiberglass body and steel frames holding the entire contraption together. The striking blue trike-camper has parts 3D Printed from bioplastic and uses polyester made from recycled plastic bottles. The eco-friendliness of the Z-Triton 2.0 is not limited to its construction. In fact, it is powered by an electric battery and has solar panels on its roof to take care of the power needs. There is no definite word on the capacity of the battery, but it’s confirmed that it would prove 31 miles (50km) range in bike mode and 12 miles (20km) on water.

Weighing over 200kg, the Z-Triton 2.0 has been slightly redesigned from the prototype to provide an adjustable seat, which is unusually high. Even though the seven-gear ride is more comfortable for two with rear suspensions, hydraulic disk brakes, and electric bike motor for assistance. The spacious interiors of the camper – that works both on land and water – attached to the trike, allows a couple to sit or sleep comfortably. Shifting from land to water mode is quick and easy, it takes under five minutes to convert by folding the bike wheels, adding stability floats, and lowering the electric boat motor from the cabin. In no time the Z-Triton 2.0 is ready for the waves. Like a regular boat, there are controls onboard, so you’re in complete control of your vehicle. In case it runs out of power, the boat is attached with oars to manually paddle your way to safety.

Equipped with everything you’ll need on your journey over land and water, the Z-Triton 2.0 comes with storage for luggage, has USB charging ports, a Bluetooth radio, and of course a GPS onboard. For the convenience of the travelers, the Z-Triton 2.0 also features a folding table (for dining and working) and a planter you can maybe carry your favorite plant in for adventures where you go. The Z-Triton 2.0 is now available for preorder and is likely to be available in the US in 2023. Europe deliveries are expected to begin toward the end of 2022 starting at €14,500 ($16,300).

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boAt Lifestyle and Yanko Design team up for a Rendering Challenge. Participate to win audio gear + free design courses

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We’re thrilled to announce that Yanko Design is teaming up with boAt Lifestyle, India’s #1 Earwear brand, to flag off the #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge on Instagram. The #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt challenge’s brief is simple – Render the boAt Stone 1200F Wireless Speaker in your own imagination. The most creative entry stands a chance to win up to INR 10,000 worth of boAt Products, a KeyShot 10 Pro license (with a free upgrade to KeyShot 11), as well as access to offsite courses with Advanced Design and Hector Silva, and online lifetime access to Creator Club Master Classes. The contest is open and free to all, and here’s a secret perk – the best student entry even gets a paid internship at boAt.

Use this link to download the 3D files of the boAt Stone 1200F Wireless Speaker.
Click Here to Participate Now! Hurry, Contest closes on February 20th, 2022.

The boAt Stone 1200F has the aura and audacity of a boombox in a smaller, handy avatar. It boasts 14W of sheer audio power with a passive bass radiator for rich, foot-tapping, heart-thumping sound, and RGB LEDs on either side to add visual dynamism to your audio experience. The speaker comes with a wireless, portable design that can be carried in one’s hand or even strung along the shoulder using an accompanying strap. With 9 hours of playback time, the Stone 1200F lets the party go on into after-hours, and the fact that it’s IPX7 water and splash resistant lets you easily take the party outdoors too!

To participate in the #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge, upload your renders/animations/designs to Instagram and tag + follow the @yankodesign and @boat.nirvana accounts while also using the #YDxboAt hashtag. The renders can be images or even videos, and the brief is to render the boAt Stone 1200F’s design in your unique expressive style. Go absolutely wild!

The #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt rendering challenge will be judged by Ayush Singh Patel – Lead Industrial Designer at boAt Lifestyle, Katharina Stärck – Designer & 3D Visualizer at KRB.Berlin and Sarang Sheth – Editor in Chief at Yanko Design. To read about the competition details, read below. The competition ends on February 20th, 2022, 11:59pm PST. Disclaimer – Participants in this rendering challenge must be above the age of 18.

Here’s all the information you need:

The Brief
Render the boAt Stone 1200F Wireless Speaker in your own unique expressive style.

How to Participate
Step 1: Download the boAt 1200F 3D assets
Step 2: Upload your design to Instagram + Follow @yankodesign and @boat.nirvana
Step 3: Tag @yankodesign and use the hashtag #YDxboAt in the caption.

Contest Opens: January 31st, 2022
Contest Closes: February 20th, 2022, 11:59 PST.

Gold Prize: INR 10,000 boAt Products + KeyShot 10 Pro License (free upgradable to KeyShot 11) + Offsite Courses by Hector Silva
Silver Prize: INR 10,000 boAt Products + KeyShot 10 Pro License (free upgradable to KeyShot 11) + $10,000 worth Lifetime Access to Creator Club Master Classes on How to Succeed at Crowdfunding.
Bronze Prize: INR 5,000 boAt Products + KeyShot 10 Pro License (free upgradable to KeyShot 11)
Student Prize: Best Student Design Submission will get Paid Internship at boAt

Click Here to Download the boAt Stone 1200F 3D Assets

“With #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt, boAt Lifestyle is becoming a bold voice for the Gen-Z, a generation that is seeking a purpose in every passion. We are excited to extend this conversation to the eclectic design community with the #DoWhatFloatsYourboAt Design Challenge. So, if you are ready to let your imagination run wild, hop on the creativity wagon, and get rolling!”

boAt is India’s #1 Earwear brand (as per IDC India Monthly Wearables Tracker, November 2021 release).

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