Hydrogen-Powered Flying Yacht Based on Soviet Super Plane

Only suckers go boating on the water, why not skim over it? That's the idea behind Australian designer Jaron Dickson's super-yacht design.

The yacht is based on the Soviet Ekranopian and has been nominated for an Australian Design Award.

Inhabitat says,

According to Dickson, who is a student at Monash University in Australia, the EkranoYacht is a “hydrogen powered wing-in-ground effect vehicle for permanent residence – set for 2025. The conventional ways of living have changed dramatically, people are less bound by the country or topographical location which they reside. Using hydrogen power and flying 4m above the water’s surface, the project focuses on more efficient sea travel and protecting the environment. To truly show your wealth and success is freedom, and the ultimate freedom is bringing you home where ever you go.”

The only emissions from a hydrogen-powered vehicle are water vapor and a small amount of hydrogen. Hydrogen fuel cells haven't become a mainstream power source for consumer vehicles, but most automakers still have the technology under development.

But who needs a car? I'll take a flying hydrogen-powered super yacht please.