This is the Vessev VS-9 electric hydrofoil, a flying boat that’s finally also available in the United States.
It’s fast, it looks cool, and the range is also pretty good.
And it can fly.
Sort of.
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Why this type of watercraft is also known as a flying boat
The Vessev VS-9 is an electric hydrofoil, which is basically a boat that can lift itself above the water as it accelerates.
Some people can sometimes refer to this type of watercraft as a flying boat because, in full flow, it does look like it’s flying.
The VS-9 can transport up to eight passengers at 25 knots, or 46KPH, and its electric motor has a range of 50 nautical miles, equivalent to around 92KM.
Sleek on the outside, the interior is elegant and minimalistic.
It almost reminds us of an airport lounge, with teak wood on the floor and leather seats, each with its dedicated individual cupholder.
The bad news is the boat isn’t cheap, with an estimated price tag for the United States north of $600,000.
Are flying boats a thing?
Flying boats have been around for a while but their market share is still relatively limited.
They aren’t taking off, pun intended, as expected.
The main problem is probably that this type of leisure craft is too expensive to be a mainstream purchase, but still not expensive enough to attract wealthy buyers who generally just buy yachts or sailing boats.
Even the cheapest ones cost more than the average car, while the most expensive ones have truly shocking running costs.
For example, the largest flying boat in the world cost $5 million to build.
There’s always plan B, though.
Last year, a YouTuber decided to build his own hydrofoil, which he did on a budget by using mostly 3D-printed components.
Would you sail on a 3D-printed boat?
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