The 13 Best Yacht Toys for Staying Entertained in the Water
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The definition of “yacht toy” has expanded far beyond Jet Skis and Seabobs. These days, it can include electronic items such as sophisticated drones for recording voyages or portable 4G projectors that can turn any wall into an instant cinema. There are also big expensive toys like personal submersibles, or small, featherweight gear like the latest GoPro camera. In between: a tech golf machine that sits on the rear of the boat, making recommendations for your swing, a backpack jetpack that lets you swim like a barracuda, or a compressor that floats on the surface, making scuba tanks unnecessary. Here are the latest, coolest toys that will launch your vessel into a new realm of fun and adventure.
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Cudajet Underwater Jetpack
Image Credit: Courtesy of Cudajet This sleek electric jetpack delivers effortless, dolphin-like diving, spinning, and cavorting at nine feet per second. Rated to 131 feet for professional free divers, the controller and floating safety harness limit descents to 10 feet for everyone else. $18,000
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U-Boat Worx Super Yacht Sub 3
Image Credit: Courtesy of U-Boat Worx Thanks to powerful thrusters, U-Boat Worx’s three-passenger Super Yacht Sub 3 can dive to 1,000 feet. Inside the acrylic dome are plush seats, air-conditioning, a Bluetooth audio system, and 360-degree views of your aquatic playground. $3.35 million
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Acqua Springboard
Image Credit: Courtesy of Acqua Source SA These custom-built tapered carbon-fiber diving boards feature the same type of inlaid mahogany as elegant Riva boats of the 1960s—and add the same dolce vita flair to any on-deck pool. The designers make two versions, this pictured Gracie Bird but also a new Rio with the same quality but a different look. From $25,000
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Bugatti Pool Table
Image Credit: Courtesy of Bugatti The handcrafted skin and carbon-fiber shell above the aeronautical-grade aluminum frame of this billiard table evoke Bugatti’s high-performance automotive design while the optional gyroscope and quiet servo motors maintain a level surface no matter how rough the conditions. About $315,000
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Lotus Type 136
Image Credit: Courtesy of Lotus Cars Fit with a motor developed for the Mars Rover, this e-bike turns every port of call into your training ground with its carbon-monocoque design, three hours of pedal boost, and battery disguised as a water bottle. About $27,000
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Candela C-8 Polestar
Image Credit: Courtesy of Candela This future-forward limited-edition cruiser embraces the latest advances in marine design with its all-electric propulsion and gold-colored foils that raise its 28-foot hull three feet above the water—a statement tender in all seas. $450,000
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Mavic 3 Pro
Image Credit: Courtesy of DJI This drone’s 40-minute flight time and ability to detect and avoid obstacles are impressive, but its standout features are the Hasselblad camera for still shots plus dual video units—with different depths of field—to precisely document voyages from multiple views. $2,200
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Off the Deck SeaDriveCX
Image Credit: Courtesy of Off the Deck The SeaDriveCX introduces a high-tech approach to onboard golf, capable of bringing real-time analytics and data to your swing while providing virtual rounds at Pebble Beach or St. Andrews. The balls, naturally, are biodegradable. Price upon request
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Superyacht Inflatable Wave Lounger
Image Credit: Courtesy of Fun Air The Fun Air Superyacht Inflatable Wave Lounger brings a combo of comfort and versatility to the swim platform of any vessel. It looks good on deck—especially with custom covers that can match your boat name and colors—floats alongside the yacht and folds up into a small pack (31.5” x 20” x8”) that’s easy to store or tote to the beach for an afternoon ashore. Price upon request
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Seabob F5 SR
Image Credit: Courtesy of Cayaga The Seabob F5 SR is the most powerful of Cayago’s surface scooter/underwater sleds. It comes with built-in HD cameras, a powerful thruster (top speed of 13.5 mph along the water’s surface and 12.5 mph underseas), wi-fi connectivity and a spectrum of bright color options. About $16,550
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LG CineBeam Q
Image Credit: Courtesy of LG The LG CineBeam Q is a portable 4K projector that sets up just about anywhere. An auto screen function adapts to the available projection space and instantly focuses, eliminating much of the hassle, and when hooked up to the internet, the device can connect directly to streaming services. $999.99
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GoPro Hero12 Black + Max
Image Credit: Courtesy of Go Pro GoPro has been at the action-cam game for a while now, but its new Hero12 Black + Max still packs in a bunch of new features, including 5.3K and 4K video modes, advanced image stabilization and 177° field of view. And, of course, it’s waterproof to 33 feet. $429.99
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Supmaran Light
Image Credit: Courtesy of Supmaran The Supmaran Light is a small boat fashioned out of two stand-up paddle boards, a frame and a waterproof storage compartment. The entire package weighs about 85 pounds, folds up into three easy-to-stow containers and snaps together in about 15 minutes. Add a small electric motor if you prefer puttering over paddling. $2,100
