“The only difference between men and boys is the size of their toys.”
The image of billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson water-skiing with a sea-sprayed naked model, Denni Parkinson, on his back makes you realise you are missing out in a big way. The simple fact is: women love a make who can take them for a powerful ride. He isn’t a billionaire for any old reason!
While every millionaire under the distant, exotic sun out there has massive yachts, it’s those that accessorise with an array of shiny toys that are the real thrill-seekers. We’ve charted our top toys so you can dream on and start writing up that wish list:
The Yacht Diving Board
First thing’s first, your guests need to get into the water in style. None of this faffing around trying to bring the toys the boat, get wet early we say. Give your guests the chance to show off their pike, pencil dive or bombing skills with an extendable diving board.
Visit nauticexpo.com
The Hot Tub
Why settle for one hot-tub on deck when you can soak yourself in the bubbling, steamy water of a floating, custom built 8-foot hot tub which has a top speed of five miles per hour? Notable features include a water-proof speaker system that plays music through flush-mounted 5-watt speakers which pop-up from the deck, a teak swim-step that provides easy access on and off the boat, and built-in ice chests for storage. All you need to do is lie back and enjoy your soak!
Visit fortherich.net,
Inflatable Climbing Wall
It’s logical right? I mean, most of the super yachts on the water a big enough to justify one so why not? Italian company Green Yachts have designed an inflatable climbing wall that can be attached to the side of luxury yachts! The wall boasts three individual route types, each indicated by a different colour depending on difficulty. Most importantly, the wall can be fully customised to suit the shape of a specific yacht. At a starting price of around £11,100 it’ll be worth every penny. Soon you’ll be facing up to the Gods of Eiger.
Visit greenyachts.net
Jetlev flyer
The Jetlev flyer has to be one of the ultimate super yacht toys. A high-profile water toy which offers a unique flying experience, the Jetlev is powered by 220-250hp engines which can give flying times of up to three hours. With top speeds of 47kph at up to 10m in height, there’s plenty of fun to be had.
Visit jetlev-flyer.com
Scuba-craft
Able to carry up to three people the high speed crafts is able to dive underwater, making diving more accessible than ever. Featuring an advanced “tunnel hull” and powered by DOHC fuel-injected engines, jet drive with high capacity pump and an integrated dive computer, the SC3 hits speeds of 43 knots on the surface and three knots below the surface.
Visit scubacraft.com
Submarine
Why spend time on deck when you can explore the ocean floor? California-based SEAmagine specialises in small 2-3 person submersibles for the yacht industry. The company has shallow depth rated models as well as very deep rated models that can go up to 1000 metres deep. The latest Aurora line is, well, out of this world cool. It comes in yellow.
Visit seamagine.com
All you need is a yacht to store the toys away in.
By Emma Corbett
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