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Dive, Breach And Do Barrel Rolls Like A Majestic Ocean Beast In This Ridiculous 'Boat'

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

For those of us who want the chaotic freedom of an airborne 8,000-pound aquatic mammal, a California company has just the thing to make that dream a reality.

This Adorable Minibot Could Be The Future Of Cleaning Oil Spills More Effectively

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The"Electronic Dolphin," is a the minibot created by engineers at RMIT University to help clean up oil spills in a more effective and eco-conscious way.

118,000 HP To Reach 67 MPH: The HSC Francisco Is The Fastest Passenger Ship In Service

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0000

See what happens when engineers pack extreme horsepower into a lightweight catamaran hull to achieve unmatched nautical velocity.

Yes, You Can Test A Boat Motor Out Of The Water: Here's How

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Boats engines are made to run in the water, which acts as their coolant. But you can test a boat motor on dry land with a simple piece of equipment.

Sperry Left Sobbing, Incon-Sole-Able After Sebago Reveals Docksides Boat Shoe-Shaped Boat

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0000

It was originally built for a marketing stunt many decades ago, effectively abandoned at some point, discovered, and then restored.

How Engineers Create Working, Floating Boats Out Of Concrete

staff@jalopnik.com (Brontë Wieland) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Concrete ships sound like a bad idea, but Archimedes' Principle proves otherwise. Here is why engineers turned to this material during wartime crises.

The U.S. Is Smuggling Oil Past Iran

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:41:22 +0000

This form of blockade running, transferring oil directly from smuggler ships to bigger boats, has long been in use by nations that need to evade U.S. sanctions.

How Little Sea Creatures Could Keep Oil Scarce Long After The Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Perhaps the biggest issue, though, will be a race for nearby ports at which ships can be inspected and cleaned.

Is This Boat Motor Advice Wisdom Or Myth?

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The 1,000 rule for boat motors is a helpful guideline when making a buying decision, but it can't tell the whole story. Learn why service and use matter too.

Mark Zuckerberg Celebrates Over 7,000 Meta Firings By Bringing His Superyacht To Seattle

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:32:20 +0000

Zuckerberg's $300 million yacht cost more than a year of employment for every person in the Seattle area that Meta just laid off.

Hantavirus Outbreak On Luxury Antarctic Cruise Kills 3, Strands Nearly 150 Without Aid

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 05 May 2026 17:32:15 +0000

A 70-year-old Dutch man died on the Hondius on April 11. Things would quickly escalate into a public health matter.

Bezos Is Ditching His Record-Breaking Mega Yacht Because It's Just Too Big

staff@jalopnik.com (Lalita Chemello) — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:14:07 +0000

Trying to find another mega-wealthy person who wants a second-hand ship you can't even park in the best party spots in truly a top .01% problem.

Titanic Life Jacket Sells For Over $900,000 At Auction

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0000

How much would you pay to own a piece of memorabilia from a historical tragedy?

The Strategy Behind Cruise Ships' Multiple Diesel Engines Is Unexpectedly Fascinating

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0000

Cruise ships make use of a wide array of diesel engines. It might seem like overkill, but their presence is quite important for crew and passengers alike.

Global Starlink Outage Tanked U.S. Navy Drone Boat Test

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0000

The incident highlights how reliance on a single system could threaten our military capabilities, especially when that system could be shut down by Elon Musk.

U.S.-Iran War Is Stranding Sailors In The Strait Of Hormuz

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:18:42 +0000

Around 2,000 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf, according to the United Nations, with over 20,000 civilians on them.

Why Do Most Cruise Ships Have Diesel Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Kiran Menon) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0000

You've probably heard about pollution from cruise ships' engines, but why do they usually run on diesel, and how are they cleaning up their act?

What Are The Biggest Differences Between Jet Drive And Sterndrive Boat Engines?

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:25:00 +0000

Jet drive and sterndrive engines differ in more than just how they're propelled. Each has strengths and weaknesses that make it better for specific scenarios.

Naval Officer Leaks Aircraft Carrier Location On Strava With Deck Runs

staff@jalopnik.com (Ryan Erik King) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:07:51 +0000

The 4.5-mile run around one of the carrier decks stands out as a jagged line in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

Why Does The US Navy Sink Its Unwanted Ships On Purpose?

staff@jalopnik.com (Shane Schmid) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

The U.S. Navy will occasionally sink its own old, unwanted ships, but it's an expensive business, so why would it want to do a thing like that?