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SHELL ISSUE - n° 18 - 2019 - € 10

The Art of Sailing

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QUART ERLY - P.I. 31/03 /2019 Intern ationa l € 10, Spedizione in Abbon Chf 10,50 , UK £ 7,50- Poste Italian amento Postale e S.p.a.

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WATERBORNE Fast, colourful and emissions-free, the Seabob is pure exhilaration whether you want to skim the waves at speed or dive deep to discover the glory of the undersea world.

And you’ll have two Full HD video cameras to record it all for posterity

by Mary Hegarty

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ubbed the world’s fastest water sledge by makers Cayago AG, the Seabob is an astonishingly agile

and blisteringly fast water toy that will not only let you zip along over the water at up to 22 km/h but at the touch of a button will dive beneath the waves, opening up the wonderful undersea world too. Refreshingly the environment does not have to pay a price for all that speed, power and nimbleness as the three models in the Seabob range are powered by the emissions-free and virtually silent E-Jet Power System which has a rotating impeller that sucks water in before forcing it again through a jet channel under very high pressure.

The top-of-the range SEABOB F5 SR weighs just 35 kg but unleashes a tremendous 745 Newtons of thrust in the water, making it the perfect choice for adrenaline junkies. The entry-level Seabob F5 is a lightweight and very easy-to-handle 29 kg, while the 34 kg Seabob F5 S is a very nippy, sporty middle ground between the two.

In addition to the standard colour catalogue of high quality multi-layer paints, new Lumex Bright Colours range now also offers a super glossy and ultra-vibrant finish that not only adds to the Superbobs’ appeal but also makes them much easier to see in the water, boosting driver safety. The Seabob’s drive unit features carbon elements and precious metals for ultimate sea water resistance, while two smart Controlgrips offer a choice of seven speeds ranging from relaxed cruising to a real speed blast. For speed lovers that want to hold on to

Seabob will up your swimming speed to a thrilling 22 km/h thanks to its E-Jet Power system while its Controlgrips guarantee complete control. The range spans three models in an incredible choice of customisable colours

the memories, the Seabob cam system has two separate Full HD video cameras. The first is in the bow and will record astonishing footage of the underwater world with the second located in the display console for fun action selfies of the driver in action. Thanks to built-in Wi-Fi technology and the dedicated Seabob app, images can be downloaded directly to any compatible smartphone or mobile device. The highly personalisable Seabobs are proving incredibly popular with superyacht builders too with many choosing to have them customised in the livery of the mother vessel. www.seabob.com

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