China Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Amazing 'dolphin boat' which can leap out of the water by LAURA ROBERTS Last updated at 23:00pm on 1st January 2007 It looks like something from a James Bond film. Shaped exactly like a dolphin, this boat is the latest toy for millionaire adrenaline junkies. The Seabreacher can jump 10 feet in the air and even perform acrobatic tricks. Created by two water sport fanatics, New Zealander Rob Innes, 33, and Californian Dan Piazza, the Seabreacher is made of out of fibre glass, stainless steel and aluminium and uses the discarded canopies of US fighter jets. The two-seater craft can submerge 2 ft underwater for around 20 seconds at a time creating the dolphin-like dive effect. The price for a custom-made Seabreacher is not for the fainthearted and would cost in the region of £40,000. Mr Innes said: "Because it's so light it pops out of the water like a cork. It can fly up to 10 feet in the air even if you are going at 15 mph. "It's really just for fun. It's a 3-D jet ski. We liken it to a monster truck. In the end we would like to turn it into a recognised sport as you can race and jump. You can do a single or double roll in the Seabreacher which is great fun though the landing is quite rough. Click on the link for the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 The world would be a better place if... I had one of those sweet, sweet rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 80 grand? Thats not too bad. What's it top speed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 That is awesome. I've had that idea for a decade, but never really did anything about it because I didn't think it was feasible. :dunce: I wonder how these will sell? 10 feet in the air HAS to be quite jarring when you hit the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 That would be so fun...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 That is awesome. I've had that idea for a decade, but never really did anything about it because I didn't think it was feasible. :dunce: I wonder how these will sell? 10 feet in the air HAS to be quite jarring when you hit the water. Translation: Something cool just came out and I want to act like it was my idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 If you think this is cool, you should see my invention: a dolphin that looks and behaves like a boat. Yeah, it's pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC3 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 That latch had better open if you crash into something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 I doubt I could fit in one, it doesnt look like there is much head room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Bah paint it BnG and put a cooler in it somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Translation: Something cool just came out and I want to act like it was my idea. :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwbiggs Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Old news....saw this on TV last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 http://www.innespace.com/ Jumping Diving 2 Seater They have a video on the web site but I can't view it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeDeCurry Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Does anyone else find it a little worrisome that they use the canopies that the US military have deemed not safe enough to use on planes? "...and uses the discarded canopies of US fighter jets." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Does anyone else find it a little worrisome that they use the canopies that the US military have deemed not safe enough to use on planes?"...and uses the discarded canopies of US fighter jets." A seagull at 4g's or whatever speed the jet fighters reach is a much greater force then the glass hitting the water from 10 feet high (if it even hits glass-first). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeDeCurry Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 A seagull at 4g's or whatever speed the jet fighters reach is a much greater force then the glass hitting the water from 10 feet high (if it even hits glass-first). Oh I'm sure. I just imagine the following scenario: Tech Sergeant: "This one's no good at all. Way too dangerous to put on. Throw it away, and order a new one." Dolphin boat guy: "I mean...if you're not gonna use it..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Oh I'm sure. I just imagine the following scenario:Tech Sergeant: "This one's no good at all. Way too dangerous to put on. Throw it away, and order a new one." Dolphin boat guy: "I mean...if you're not gonna use it..." :laugh: Yeah, I get what you're saying. Its just that "Way too dangerous to put on" in the jet-fighter world is entirely different than in the world of watersports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 A seagull at 4g's or whatever speed the jet fighters reach is a much greater force then the glass hitting the water from 10 feet high (if it even hits glass-first). I think you mean Mach number, not g's. But Mach 4 is faster than fighters cruise. Not that you really care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoGood28 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hasn't this thing existed for nearly a decade? I can recall that I saw this for the first time no less than 5 years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Hasn't this thing existed for nearly a decade? I can recall that I saw this for the first time no less than 5 years ago... From their website: The first Dolphin to be designed and built by Innespace was Sweet Virgin Angel. She was completed in 2001 and has been performing at shows and events for four years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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