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On the upper deck is an observation lounge which, apart from the pilothouse, another exterior lounge area, gym, dining area and the staterooms, is pretty much the complete layout. The owner’s suite, like the main salon, is immense, with its own gym and outdoor patio. The tender garage in the lower deck is also enormous, with space for multiple boats and water toys.
“The idea was to have a big yacht that doesn’t look like a traditional wedding cake,” says Jim Evans, managing director of SuperYachtsMonaco, the agency tasked with finding a buyer for Sunrise. “Because it’s missing all those layers, it doesn’t have a huge amount of interior volume or weight. It’ll have the more traditional uses of an open day boat.”
The main salon is vast and zen-like, with a giant raindrop sculpture in its center. A hole in the decks above the drop is part of the yacht’s artistic design. Courtesy Roberto Curto Design
In the images, Sunrise is certainly an open design, but there are no people to show how vast—giga-sized—the spaces really are. The swim platform, for instance, is about 36 feet deep and, thanks to the 66-foot beam, the aft swimming pool is a good 50 feet wide. An outdoor dining table seats 22. On the bow are another large pool, helipad, and even a jet-ski docking area. To get a sense of scale, running four laps along Sunshine’s edges would equal a mile.
Besides looking cool, the wave-piercing bow actually submerges under water in big seas–similar to some naval vessels–to increase efficiency in rough conditions. Courtesy Roberto Curto Design [links]
Ice age, heat wave, can't complain
If the world's at large, why should I remain?
Walked away to another planet
Gonna find another place, maybe one I can stand
I move on to another day
To a whole new town with a whole new way
Went to the porch to have a thought
Got to the door and, again, I couldn't stop
You don't know where and you don't know when
But you still got your words and you got your friends
Walk along to another day
Work a little harder work another way
Well uh-uh, baby, I ain't got no plan
Well I float on, maybe would you understand?
Gonna float on, maybe would you understand?
Well I float on, maybe would you understand?
The moths beat themselves to death against the lights
Adding their breeze to the summer nights
Outside water like air was gray
I didn't know what I had that day
Walk a little farther to another plan
You said that you did, but you didn't understand
I like songs about drifters, books about the same
They both seem to make me feel a little less insane
Walked on off to another spot
I still haven't gotten anywhere that I want
Did I want love? Did I need to know?
Why does it always feel like I'm caught in an undertow?
Planet 13 is actually the founding team’s second store. Their first store was small, only a 5,000 square foot shop devoted to medicinal cannabis. But, quickly, and as regulations changed, the founders realized that the demand for cannabis had the potential to far outstrip what they could do in the confines of their small footprint.
Put that in your pipe and smoke it Walmart, Macy’s, et al.
Products are beautifully merchandised behind glass cases, with information placards and prices set alongside them, and there’s even a sensory bar, where customers can experience cannabis much in the same way one would experience wine, traveling as a tourist through Napa Valley. here
Now, where the story really gets interesting is that, while Planet 13’s footprint is 112,000 square feet, only 40,000 square feet of the total space is actually being utilized today. Approximately 16,000 square feet is devoted to the retail experience described above, and the remainder of the space is devoted to back office operations. here
The Lincoln Continental concept car was launched only this year but has quickly gained a reputation among car lovers as a flexible, functional and futuristic vehicle. Competing with the likes of Volvo S90, Acura RLX, Cadillac CT6, and Genesis G90, this concept car is edgy, powerful and smooth. The framework is powered by three engines, namely, a 3l V6 engines with 305hp, a 2.7l twin-turbo V6 with 335hp and a 3l twin-turbocharged engine with 400hp capacity. The six-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel design, and EPA certified 24mpg mileage add on to its credibility and charm. Blind-spot monitor, cross-traffic detection system on the rear, rear-view camera, advanced navigation, smart cruise control, and automatic emergency brakes make the Lincoln concept car a stylish yet safe option. more
Nowadays concept cars aren’t just a show to attract attention to an auto brand. This is a real technological art. New concept cars are a great examples of modern design, the most advanced technologies and revolutionary ideas. Auto industry giants, such as Mercedes, Toyota, Audi, BMW etc., create innovative concept cars to show their vision of future serial cars. But you don’t have to attend the next Paris Motor Show or NAIAS – in this post we have gathered 15 most interesting concept cars from all over the world lately.
The Mercedes EQ Silver Arrow is a cool concept car that pays homage to the past, the 1937 268-mph car to be specific. Drawing inspiration from its ancestors and improvising on the design, this Mercedes Benz concept car is a 208-inch long single-seater car with carbon and Alubeam silver construction. The lightweight wheels with non-rotating hubs and rose gold interiors add a vintage quality to the car, without appearing too gaudy. A set of Pirelli 225/25 R 24 tires up front and 305/25 R 26 tires out back add stability to the car, while the extendable rear can be used as air brakes. Read more about this concept car.
The Vision Mercedes Maybach 6 concept coupe series strives to offer users the most luxurious experience ever. The sleek metallic blue finish of the frame looks elegant yet powerful. And the 2-seater design is a throwback to the “ automotive haute couture” of hand-built and exclusive cabriolets. The Maybach 6 concept car is constructed as an electric vehicle with an output of 550kw. The underflow battery gives a mileage of 500kms. Moving on to the design, the curved construction is sporty yet spacious. Furthermore, you can quickly charge the car anytime, anywhere in a few minutes. User-friendly, attractive and eco-friendly, the Vision 6 model is truly futuristic. Read more about this concept car.