Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Boat Gadgets for Billionaires

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, whose approximately 550 ft “Eclipse” is expected to be the world's largest mega-yacht when it officially launches this December, went out for a test-cruise last week from Germany.

Abramovich megayacht elcipseThe latest features discovered on the mega-yacht will certainly raise the bar for the rich and famous. It’s been nearly a year since we told you about the ship’s missile defense system, submarine and its two helicopter pads. But now the Times Online is reporting that the ship has even more brag worthy gadgets, including: missile-resistant windows and hull; a retractable roof in the master suite; a 6 ft movie screens in each of the 24 guest rooms; and perhaps its most unique capability - the ship will have an anti-paparazzi laser “shield” that can zap a camera from afar and ruin a photo. Yup, who doesn't need that?

1 comment:

  1. Talk about boat gadgets; this thing is loaded. Wikipedia says the missile-resistant windows are just for Abramovich's room.

    There is a cool YouTube video of this mega-yacht; its in german but you'll get the jist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SgbbrP3cw4

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