Flying Solo: This Electric F1 Bathtub Will Make You the Envy of Every Fish
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I'm about to introduce you to the most fabulous way to make a splash or two. Forget your pontoon boat and your neighbor's noisy jet ski. We're talking about the Foil.One Pegasus, a single-seater electric hydrofoil that's basically a vintage Formula 1 car… for the water. It's a mashup of a classic Ferrari and a pair of wings, finished with a magic spell: "Go forth and conquer the high seas."
Hydrofoiling is about as close as you can get to flying without actually leaving the water. The Pegasus uses two underwater wings, or "foils," to lift itself above the waves, giving you a smooth, silent, and, dare I say, sexy ride. Very much like gliding on a magic carpet, as I like to say it, except instead of genies and flying monkeys, you have electric motors and carbon fiber.
This boat? This boat is a looker. With its sleek curves and aerodynamic shape, it's giving me serious 1950s race car vibes. I can practically hear the roar of the crowd. The single-track design, inspired by the work of Japanese hydrofoil pioneer Kotaro Horiuchi, means it handles like a dream. Apparently, it's like riding a bicycle, but on water and with a lot more horsepower.
Speaking of horsepower, this little beauty packs an 18.8-kW electric punch, which translates to about 25 horsepower for us landlubbers. That's enough for it to reach a top speed of 30 knots (34.5 mph). So yeah, you're not going to be winning any races against speedboats. But this beauty is about style, not speed. It's about cruising along the coast, feeling the wind in your hair, and turning heads wherever you go.
And don't worry about range anxiety. The Pegasus comes equipped with two 5-kWh (48-V) Torqeedo battery packs, which should give you around 2 hours of playtime before you need to plug back in. That's plenty of time to explore your favorite coastline, impress the locals, and maybe even catch a glimpse of a mermaid (or a dolphin, if you're less imaginative).
How much does this futuristic water toy cost? Well, brace yourselves because it's not cheap. The Pegasus will set you back $151,000. But, can you really put a price on looking this fabulous? Plus, think of all the money you'll save on gas (and therapy, because honestly - this thing is way more fun than any therapist's couch).
Image Credit: Foil.One.
The Pegasus is as stylish and eco-friendly as it's incredibly easy to use. According to Foil.One, if you can ride a bike, you can fly this boat. No special skills or experience required. Just hop on, grab the handlebars, and prepare to be amazed. The boat even takes care of the flying part for you, thanks to a clever automatic system that uses sensors to adjust the foils. All you have to do is steer, which apparently feels like handling a high-performance motorcycle.
I gotta say - wow! The Foil.One Pegasus: a vintage-inspired, electric-powered, hydrofoiling marvel that's sure to make you the envy of every fish in the sea. It's stylish, it's eco-friendly, and it's easier to use than a toaster oven. The only question is, are you ready to take flight?
