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The Best Toys For Your Superyacht

There's nothing quite like diving into a toy box chock-full of goodies, but with so much on offer it can be hard to know where to start when kitting out your toy garage . From a remote-controlled shark to an inflatable jousting platform and an Aston Martin submarine, there's something for everyone in our edit of the best toys for your superyacht...

Triton Project Neptune

Triton Submarines and British marque Aston Martin have joined forces to create the ultimate luxury submersible. Project Neptune is a sleek super-sub capable of diving to depths of 500 metres while cossetting passengers in an uber-luxe interior.  Weighing 4,200kg and standing just 1.9 metres tall, the submersible is compact enough to squeeze into a tender garage or can easily sit on deck in pride of place. Project Neptune offers a bulbous cabin for panoramic views complemented by a quintessentially Aston Martin interior featuring hand-stitched leather and a carbon fibre trim. While a top speed of five knots might not sound like much – particularly for an Aston Martin – it’s actually four times the acceleration of Triton’s flagship 3300/3 submarine. 

POA, tritonsubs.com

RoboSea Robo-Shark

Say hello to RoboSea’s Robo-Shark, the coolest – and toothiest – underwater drone on the market. This two metre bionic shark slinks through the water lets you explore the underwater world from a sharks-eye view. Weighing 75kg it’s pretty hefty, but it does have automatic obstacle avoidance and a multi-joint caudal find that reduces water noise. However, unlike a real shark, the Robo-Shark tops out at a speed of 10 knots and with a maximum depth of 300 metres. The battery will last you two hours and it can be fitted with nearly any camera or sensor rig.

POA, robosea.org

Red PaddleBoard XL

Known as the Red Paddle Co’s “party board”, this supersized stand up paddleboard is perfect for every member of the family. Up to eight riders can hop on and head off on an adventure to shore or a paddle a lazy few laps around the boat. The inflatable board measures five metres in length and features a super grippy deck pad with an indestructible flexi fin system (perfect for owners in fear of scratching up the teak decking). Meanwhile, grab handles make it super easy for crew to launch and also come in handy should you need to hoist yourself back on board.

£2,999, redpaddleco.com

Jetsurf Pro Race

Ever wondered why laid-back surf dudes are as buff as gym addicts? It’s because surfing is really hard work. Getting the knack takes hours of fruitless labour, a bellyful of seawater and a succession of humiliating beach-side wipe-outs. Welcome, then, to the engine-powered Jetsurf. A surfboard-jet ski-wakeboard hybrid, the Jetsurf was developed by Formula One engineers to be piloted from an upright position, with your feet in straps and using a hand-held control that cuts out if you fall off. The ultra-light carbon fibre board is propelled by a two-stroke engine (86 or 100cc) and the most advanced of three models, the Pro Race, can hit 57km/h. It doesn’t rely on waves so you can use it when surf conditions are poor – and you’ll be able to tell when that is by the surfers glaring at you from the beach.

€12,500, jet-surf.com

Phantom 3 quadcopter

The benefits of drones when it comes to superyachts are manifold, whether it’s monitoring the harder-to-reach areas of the ship from the comfort of below deck, or simply taking the ultimate aerial selfie at sea. DJI specialises in camera drones and its new Phantom 3 quadcopter comes in two options: a 4K Sony EXMOR-based Professional model, and a full-HD Advanced one. Both allow you to see the world from your drone’s perspective in near real-time at distances of nearly a mile. They have auto take-off and landing modes, and a handy “return home” button that automatically navigates it back to its starting point using GPS.

From £499, dji.com

Red Shark Board

No gym on board? No problem. The Bike Board is the latest product from Red Shark Bikes that lets you cycle on water. Push off from the swim platform and cycle twenty-or-so laps around the boat for the perfect morning workout. The Bike Board requires relatively little skill or balance and comes in several different models: Enjoy, Fitness and Race. The Race board is made entirely out of carbon-fibre and would suit any speedsters, while other two models are both inflatable and so stow neatly away in your superyacht toy garage. Plus the board is pretty low maintenance too. Just a simple splash of freshwater will do.

POA, redsharkbikes.com

Gracie Bird diving board

The Molono Gracie Bird board, named after Princess Grace and inspired by the classic Riva and Chris-Craft runabouts of the 1950s, is without doubt the chicest board on land or at sea. These ultra-sleek, bespoke, carbon fibre and wood diving boards come in a variety of pinstripe finishes, from bubinga and holly to ash and SikaFix, all made to blend beautifully with your beach club. Thanks to some clever engineering (Molono’s engineer, Nicholas Spens, spent 13 years in the boating industry, building lightweight composite racing yachts and bespoke components for superyachts) this board can take up to a hefty 250kg and still provide a powerful spring. After helping you make a splash, the board can be detached and stored in its robust bag in the tender garage. All you need now is film-star-worthy swimwear.

From £35,000, molono.co.uk

Ariel Nomad kart

Forged in Somerset, the Ariel Nomad’s preferred terrain may be diverse (it is equally comfortable cavorting on highways, byways, beaches and the back of beyond) yet its purpose is singular: to impart the heady thrill of go-karting in a roadworthy, reinforced vehicle capable of hitting 60mph in a hasty 3.4 seconds. Unlike Aerial’s stellar debutant, the Atom, this comes with the added luxury of a full windscreen – to ensure both driver and passenger don’t spend the rest of the weekend picking sand out of their teeth – while the bronze-welded, steel-tube frame is supported by a twin-spring damper system to provide the smoothest of rides, on and off the beaten track. 

From £30,000, arielmotor.co.uk

Hobie Mirage Eclipse Pedalboard

Get ready to feel the burn. This stand up paddleboard-cum-elliptical trainer crossover is perfect for those looking for an on-the-water workout. Work those legs to propel you along while a kick-up rudder keeps you on course with precise turning ability. If you’re heading out on a pedalboard excursion, you can stash a packed-lunch thanks to rear bungee tie-downs, while soft, grippy deck pads underfoot provide a comfortable ride all day long. What’s more is you can use the Eclipse as a traditional stand up paddleboard - a perfect 2-in-1 to complete your toy box. Available in two sizes.

From £2,095, hobie.com

Specialized Turbo Levo SL Electric Mountain Bike

Looking to explore ashore? The Levo SL is a top-of-the-range lightweight electric mountain bike from cycle connoisseur Specialized. Sporting a slim design and compact motor, it could quite easily be mistaken for its analogue sister, the Specialized Stumpjumper, but here, a slient electric motor doubles your effort by as much as 240 watts of powerful pedal assistance. If you're looking to pack in the miles, there's an optional range extender that boosts your range by 50%. Plus, before you set off, download the Mission Control App which records your rides, tunes your motor and handles battery management automatically, ensuring your battery will last as long as you need it to.

From £10,999, specialized.com

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Build a Wooden Mini Yacht this weekend.

• Time Required: A weekend
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By Thomas Martin

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When my son was 3 years old, I made a small bathtub boat with him, using scrap wood and a piece of dowel. It lasted much longer and got more of his attention than any dollar-store bath toy, and about six years later we decided to try building a larger boat for the pool and local ponds we fished.

Here’s the result of our experimentation: a simple and worthy pond sailer that’s rigged and scaled like a real yacht. You can build it in a weekend using readily available materials and tools.

Project Steps

Prepare the sailcloth..

It’s hard to find waterproof fabric that’s easy to cut and won’t fray. You can make your own by stretching ripstop nylon loosely over a frame or 2 hangers, and spraying it lightly (in a well-ventilated area) with polyurethane.

First spray up and down, and then back and forth, until the fabric is well coated but not saturated.

Let dry overnight.

Mark and cut the parts.

Download the project plan and print it at full size. Following the plan, measure and mark the mast, jib boom, and mainsail boom lengths on the ¼” dowel. Trace the hull from the printed pattern onto the top and 2 ends of the cedar block; cut templates or use carbon paper. Draw the keel and masthead crane patterns on the brass strips, and draw the bowser (rigging clip) pattern 8 times on the thin plastic.

Cut and drill all the parts. Any fine-tooth saw will cut the dowel, or you can roll it under an X-Acto blade and snap the score. Heavy-duty shears or a hacksaw will cut the brass; be sure to file away the sharp edges afterward. You can saw or file down the hull’s shape, then use a hobby knife or thin chisel to excavate the slot for the keel. Drill all holes, plus pilot holes for the screw eyes (in the hull, just poke pilot holes in by hand with a thumbtack).

Finally, file, sand, and smooth all parts. The more time you spend here, the better — especially if you plan to use a clear finish over the wood.

Mount the keel.

On the underside of the hull, mask both sides of the keel’s slot with tape. Wearing gloves, and in a well ventilated location, mix and spread some 5-minute epoxy into the slot using a scrap stick or wooden match.

Slide the keel into position and hold it there while the epoxy cures. You can square it up using a business card on each side.

Use a gloved finger to smooth the epoxy along the joint line, and fill any voids with more epoxy.

Finish the wood.

Finish the hull uniformly, or for a big-boat look, paint the outside of the hull and stain the deck.

Sand the hull with 100-grit paper over a sanding block, and again with 150-grit. Apply a first coat of paint or varnish, and re-sand with 180-grit before each subsequent coat.

For a stained deck, first paint the hull upside down, then re-sand the top perimeter to remove any overspray. Rub stain into the deck and edge, let dry, and coat with varnish or polyurethane.

For the mast and boom pieces, bevel the cut edges for a more finished look, then sand with fine grit to remove any fuzz. Stain if desired, and cover with at least 2 coats of varnish or polyurethane sealer, sanding lightly between coats.

Assemble the mast and booms.

Cut a slot in the top of the mast and glue in the masthead crane. Once that’s secure, follow the plan to install all screw eyes: 4 to the mast, 1 on the fore end of each boom, 1 more on the mainsail boom (for the boom vang), and 4 to the deck. Screw these in until the shank of the screw is completely into the wood.

Insert the brass brad down through the hole in the jib boom and bend it into a clew hook.

Use needle nose pliers to open the mainsail boom eye, hook it onto the eye on the mast, and close it. This forms the gooseneck, the joint that lets the boom swing from side to side (far left in the photo). Press the mast down into the hole in the deck with the masthead crane centered afterward, and tap it gently down into its hole with a hammer.

Add the sails.

After the sail material is dry, trace and cut it to the plan patterns. Lay the boat on its side on a hard surface with the masts and booms in place and fit the sails to the areas for rigging. For the grommets, cut a small X at each sail corner, insert a grommet up through the hole, press the cloth down around it, and tap the grommet flat with the eyelet tool until it firmly grips the cloth.

NOTE: It’s a good idea to practice setting grommets first with a couple of sailcloth scraps and extra grommets. It’s time for rigging. Knot and cut a short length of dacron line, thread it through a bowser, and string the boom vang. For these and all other knots, add a tiny drop of cyanoacrylate glue immediately after tying; the line is slippery and won’t hold knots otherwise.

Use 5″ lengths of line to tie each sail grommet to its corresponding screw eyelet or drilled hole with a square knot. You’ll need about 10″ for the top of the jib sail, which threads through 2 eyelets before tying off to the uphaul bowser.

Referring to the plans, tie the 4 lower connections on the booms first, and then add the upper lines for tension, so there are no wrinkles in the sails along the booms. Thread a bowser onto the jib uphaul as indicated: for their final tensions, you’ll adjust the jib using the uphaul at the top, and the mainsail using the boom vang.

For the backstay, tie in a long length of line at the masthead crane and install a bowser, routing the line through the eyelet at the stern.

Tighten the backstay and the sails so that they’re fairly tight but the mast is not bowed forward or aft. Finally, add the 2 lines called sheets. For these, cut two 15″ lines. Tie each one through the hole in the aft end of a boom, thread it through the sheet eyelet on the deck just underneath, then through 2 holes in a bowser, through the other sheet’s eyelet, and finally through the last hole in the bowser, doubleknotting the line.

NOTE: It’s important to tie the bowsers exactly as shown on the plan to make them work. The sheets let you adjust the angle (trim) of the sails — slack for downwind sailing or tight for crosswind — letting you cross a pond or pool in any direction that isn’t too close to directly upwind.

This project first appeared in MAKE Volume 20 , page 56.

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3 Great Toy Haulers For Small Boats (With Prices And Pictures)

Most RVers know that toy hauler motorhomes are perfect for hauling motorcycles, jet skis, canoes, and ATVs, but did you know that they can also haul small boats?

If you have been putting off investing in a toy hauler because you believed none were manufactured to haul small boats, you don’t have to anymore. We’re going to have a look at a few of the greatest toy haulers that can haul a small boat.

Each of these models has there own unique features that make them noteworthy.

In addition to this, we will let you know their estimated retail pricing to know how much you would need to budget to purchase the model that has caught your interest.

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What Size Small Boat Fits in a Toy Hauler?

So we know that you can fit a small boat in a toy hauler but what size boat will realistically fit in a toy hauler?

Well, the answer to this is complex. If you want to fit a dingy boat or rowboat in a toy hauler, you can do so if you have at least 10 feet of garage space available.

However, if you want to fit a small Class A boat, you need to have at least 16 feet of garage space available. Yet, not all small Class A boats are 16 feet as they range in length, and some you will find to be between 10 and 16 feet.

That’s why it’s crucial to know the size of your boat alongside the size of the toy hauler you’re interested in purchasing. It would be best to consider the weight of the small boat you want to haul and a toy hauler’s maximum cargo carrying capacity.

It doesn’t help fit a small boat but not haul it because it weighs more than a toy hauler can safely handle.

Essentially a toy hauler can haul a small boat if its garage space is wider and longer than a small boat. Additionally, as long as the boat’s specifications allow it to fit inside a toy hauler, it won’t be too difficult a process loading it into the motorhome via the ramp.

Two Great Toy Haulers for Small Boats that Can Sleep Four to Six People

If you want to travel with a small group of people or you have a small family, you usually don’t need a toy hauler that can sleep more than four to eight. Investing in a smaller toy hauler does not always mean you will have cramped quarters.

Often, many smaller toy haulers have impressive cargo space, allowing you to still take all your outdoor toys with you. For example, the options below will let you haul a small boat as long as it does not exceed the size of the cargo space capabilities.

To help you budget appropriately, if you are interested in the two great toy hauler options we will be discussing, we have also included their approximate pricing, as we mentioned before.

1. 2021 Forest River Stealth EVO 2510RTX (~$35,000)

The 2021 Forest River Stealth Evo 2510RTX might be small, but it is mighty with its 14 foot and 2 inches long cargo space.

This model is ideal for those who want a simple model that can comfortably sleep travelers while hauling an array of outdoor toys, including a small boat that is 14 feet or less.

The current approximate retail pricing on this model is $35,000, making it one of our list’s most affordable toy haulers. Since the motorhome manufacturing brand Forest River is known for its superb construction quality, you can rest assured that this motorhome will be worth buying despite its affordable price.

The 2021 Forest River Stealth Evo 2510RTX is 29 feet and 5 inches long with an impressive exterior width of 8 feet and an exterior height of 11 feet and 8 inches. This model’s gross vehicle weight rating is 8,535 pounds, and it has a hitch weight of 735 pounds, a dry weight of 5,803 pounds, and a cargo-carrying capacity of 2,732 pounds.

Additionally, this motorhome has a freshwater tank capacity of 61 gallons, a black water tank capacity of 32 gallons, and a grey water tank capacity of 28 gallons. Moreover, this model is equipped with a bunk bed, a queen-sized bed in the main bedroom, and it has a 6-gallon gas DSI water heater and an 18-foot power awning.

The 2021 Forest River Stealth Evo 2510RTX is built to last. This model is equipped with 12v heat strips on holding tanks, a heated and enclosed underbelly, front and rear scissor stabilizer jacks, aluminum solid entry stairs, and a power tongue jack.

There is LED lighting throughout the motorhome in this toy hauler, solid surface countertops, an outside shower, outside speakers, and a glass-top three-burner stove.

2. 2022 Forest River Shockwave 26QSGDX (~$65,000)

If you need a stylish and modern motorhome and are willing to pay for state-of-the-art features and amenities, you should consider the 2022 Forest River Shockwave 26QSGDX.

This unit has an impressive 16 feet of cargo space, and you can expect to have to pay approximately $65,000 for this unit.

The 2022 Forest River Shockwave is 30 feet and 6 inches long with an exterior height of 12 feet and 1 inch and an exterior width of 8 feet and 6 inches. This motorhome has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,995 pounds, a hitch weight of 1,270 pounds, a dry weight of 8,318 pounds, and a cargo-carrying capacity of 2,677 pounds.

This model also has an 80-gallon freshwater tank, a 40-gallon black water tank, and an 80-gallon grey water tank. Moreover, there is also a 35-gallon fuel station, a bunk bed, a king-size bed in the master bedroom, a 12.3 cubic foot double refrigerator, and a 10-gallon water heater.

Interestingly, this unit has a wide-body construction with super lube axles. It also has a convenient 13,500 BTU air conditioner and an outside shower.

Some of the superb interior features include a high-rise spring faucet, a walk-through bath, an electric bed, a dresser vanity with a mirror, and a pantry.

One Great Toy Hauler for a Small Boat that Can Sleep Seven to Eight People

Many toy haulers are made to provide you with the cargo space you need to enjoy as many adventures as you please.

Yet, many people make the fairly common mistake of believing that cargo space is sacrificed if they have a toy hauler capable of sleeping up to eight people.

Although this might be true for some models, it is not the case with all toy haulers. That’s why we did the research and have managed to find one of the best models that can sleep eight people while having more than enough cargo space to fit a small boat.

3. 2022 Eclipse Attitude 3821GIG (~$87,000)

The 2022 Eclipse Attitude 3821GIG is a fifth-wheel toy hauler with a remarkable 21-foot long cargo space that guarantees it can fit a small boat.

In addition to this, it has a fantastic six-point hydraulic auto-leveling system and a 7.0 KW generator. Yet, these features come attached to a relatively expensive price tag as you can expect to pay roughly $87,000 for this eight sleeper toy hauler.

The 2022 Eclipse Attitude 3821GIG has 38 feet, an exterior height of 13 feet and 5 inches, and three slide-outs. This toy hauler has a 30,000 BTU furnace, three air conditioners, a 10-gallon water heater, and an Onan 5.5 KW generator.

Additionally, this model is equipped with a massive 150-gallon freshwater tank, a 50-gallon grey water tank, and a 50-gallon black water tank.

Unlike the other toy haulers on our list, this fifth-wheel toy hauler has a great 18.3 cubic foot refrigerator, an electric LED awning, a 210-watt solar panel, and a 40-gallon fuel station.

Other impressive interior features include a 50 inch LED television, an electric bunk bed, a double-entry bathroom, four comfortable lounge chairs, and a walk-around king-sized bed.

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