at msm Mallorca Online Issue No. 450

Special Issue: Baleares Náutica, May 2nd, 1998


Jet ski
Electric car
SeahorseCampnauticTwister
Photos: The Reader

THE OTHER SIDE TO THE BOAT SHOW

Jet skis have become even more popular this year and there are at least four stands offering a complete range from 85 horsepwer to 135 horsepower. Prices range from 1.6 million to 1.9 million pesetas. Also this year, they are offering the the semi-rigid inflatable jet-boats in a choice of six different models which can hold up to seven people. These are more expensive (2 to 4 million pesetas) and have much more powerful motors (220 horsepower).

This electric car is on display this year which is built by Rotax, a division of B.M.W.. The price range is between 3 and 4 million pesetas depending on which options you choose. It takes 8 hours to recharge on standard mains, has a top speed of 40km and a range of approx. 50 km.
A golf version has a top speed of 25 km (with 10" turf tyres) and for the super yacht owner the weight is 580 kg, length is 254cm X 140cm width and 156 cm height.

Imagine that you are Jacques Cousteau in your new SEAHORSE from Hipocampo. This contraption has its own acqualung built-in, electric motor, radio and/or recording equipment. Your head and shoulders are kept dry, no need for masks and regulators, as it travels at up to three knots, dives to a depth of 15 metres with a range of about one hour.
Starting at just over a million pesetas up to two million with added optional equipment, you can film videos or take stills completely unmolested. Because of its unique design, it does not require special submarine pilot training or licensing.

Tired of scraping and painting your boat or decorating your apartment? Rent a Campnautic for a week and go to the mountains. This is a completely self-contained recreational vehicle which can be rented here in Palma. With shower/toilet and kitchen, some models can sleep up to eight people and be plugged into outlets in public campgrounds for electricity and water. The deluxe model has a folding awning, air-conditioning, colour T.V., electric windows as well as a quadrifonic radio/tape player.

Another recreational oddity called the Twister is being offered by Russell at Nauti-Parts for the young and the young-at-heart. There are also the Warbird, ski-trix and E-Z rider to choose from. These are just some of the inflatable innovations that you will see in the bay of Magalluf this summer.

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