The MetroShip. A Modern Luxury Houseboat For $250k.

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvHoCoQEe09mqgnV5x-6o3g4taMumy1cIYwIebpzj1QOyzwmSWiSU-6dzwapxOQP0MNsBdOxyVYk5ynR2Ti4IBdRCdUnwikiky6IoAlZLLSBPCPG9aV9oeaupw4b2D2lgU5kBRSR-Cenf/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%25288%2529+L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547303171220721202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxvHoCoQEe09mqgnV5x-6o3g4taMumy1cIYwIebpzj1QOyzwmSWiSU-6dzwapxOQP0MNsBdOxyVYk5ynR2Ti4IBdRCdUnwikiky6IoAlZLLSBPCPG9aV9oeaupw4b2D2lgU5kBRSR-Cenf/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%25288%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 517px; height: 346px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-xWB6n1IrfSD1F-oWwadLmPN0FofugEU3Dbt04PpWtXpv2HhjD1VQDtap8F686SDKUOkfOTomQXshMeoRUfD4cICrBzcXrpaRbRMhC3QtR58ABoFA_y6s1Q8Il8Wrprvl51DqDdNDwTm/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547303351146165010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-xWB6n1IrfSD1F-oWwadLmPN0FofugEU3Dbt04PpWtXpv2HhjD1VQDtap8F686SDKUOkfOTomQXshMeoRUfD4cICrBzcXrpaRbRMhC3QtR58ABoFA_y6s1Q8Il8Wrprvl51DqDdNDwTm/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 516px; height: 310px;" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The MetroShip</span> by Ballinger & Co. is a modern houseboat, conceived of in London and hand-made in the USA, which also happens to be offered in this years' annual <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/sitelets/christmasbook">Neiman Marcus Christmas Book</a> as one of their legendary "Fantasy Gifts" for $250,000.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmUPfpjNzNpHCD1doO3IUgoWUJi9f9nMQuCkxyMaTKHH5IW76pffW41sU81kpmk0iXFZ8uefI6xdNI9EDSwvrmZ6Edzg0nKhZ0KiAaSDWhw5xwJQcdpgTXjgIUZhgCDCXe02OXT3Pcze5/s1600/metroship+living+room+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547302788979067618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCmUPfpjNzNpHCD1doO3IUgoWUJi9f9nMQuCkxyMaTKHH5IW76pffW41sU81kpmk0iXFZ8uefI6xdNI9EDSwvrmZ6Edzg0nKhZ0KiAaSDWhw5xwJQcdpgTXjgIUZhgCDCXe02OXT3Pcze5/s400/metroship+living+room+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 354px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPH5U81LdgIC1ksw8fCnCVrIehn4ryfj009TeHyYjpeHWFXeoK1WV42pmUKSx2uqCanmoirQ_0dSh-m6LfeHvLlIJ48ezOS4mL8P_wOFtbrDems5hq6axwEqaafsVSPzDBCZtXs2wX98B/s1600/metroship+living+room+low+voltage+lighting+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547304438545853826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPH5U81LdgIC1ksw8fCnCVrIehn4ryfj009TeHyYjpeHWFXeoK1WV42pmUKSx2uqCanmoirQ_0dSh-m6LfeHvLlIJ48ezOS4mL8P_wOFtbrDems5hq6axwEqaafsVSPzDBCZtXs2wX98B/s400/metroship+living+room+low+voltage+lighting+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 354px;" /></a><br /><br />The 48ft x 12ft modern houseboat was inspired by the open plan of NY loft spaces and has 7 foot high interior ceilings. After 7 years of design & development, the floating modern retreat is completely outfitted with the finest appliances and furnishings including a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Viking</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gaggenau</span> kitchen, Italian marble bathroom vanity with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kohler</span> shower, a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bang & Olufsen </span>stereo sound system, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sony</span> LCD HD tvs , <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nintendo Wii</span>, an <span style="font-weight: bold;">LG washing machine</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">W Hotel bed.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLLlUzwZjdBtN8QZrPyJtf69sgiuOHH81MtVZT2gkMIj0IRMy_tEwRSpLM049nEqKhzKjhqFfy1SGYKPU2VrzMXknrk_ixHFTG1iD4BZQX0wbksYq-4XV__Vr9UN7zns6ilaZsJ1GOMwj/s1600/Picture-32.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547333193681330626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBLLlUzwZjdBtN8QZrPyJtf69sgiuOHH81MtVZT2gkMIj0IRMy_tEwRSpLM049nEqKhzKjhqFfy1SGYKPU2VrzMXknrk_ixHFTG1iD4BZQX0wbksYq-4XV__Vr9UN7zns6ilaZsJ1GOMwj/s400/Picture-32.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 533px; height: 356px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Living Area:</span> large open plan NYC loft style living for comfortable year-round living<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGqE_ARaK82CFjzJ19CCQsl8OFdk5MdA07FiMu21Zy52vD9Vbo07FL7N3KMAmJ1snks0blBacwMaMyLSwBCxtTFORwwLLpyQ7VEQreSRDt8F9kxmHqraJhc4H3mxULARzUw68Eno54VwY/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+interior+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547309663829849746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGqE_ARaK82CFjzJ19CCQsl8OFdk5MdA07FiMu21Zy52vD9Vbo07FL7N3KMAmJ1snks0blBacwMaMyLSwBCxtTFORwwLLpyQ7VEQreSRDt8F9kxmHqraJhc4H3mxULARzUw68Eno54VwY/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+interior+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 531px; height: 355px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbupoMyaIbP7RUfPrTbgb7d3SzkdCuNvIPoHtlT1DX-L_yuALK1QW9pgue5XF_Bg3ggQxbYXdHMtU-F3q0afsJLA3JBixfs_W5wFd5Wgz06dDc0WeE9g-zo0elBsPeFz-2pInnst4_tRlY/s1600/metroship+metrosofa+modern+antique+furniture+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547309228975090290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbupoMyaIbP7RUfPrTbgb7d3SzkdCuNvIPoHtlT1DX-L_yuALK1QW9pgue5XF_Bg3ggQxbYXdHMtU-F3q0afsJLA3JBixfs_W5wFd5Wgz06dDc0WeE9g-zo0elBsPeFz-2pInnst4_tRlY/s400/metroship+metrosofa+modern+antique+furniture+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 525px; height: 258px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kitchen:</span><br />*Oversized island with hand-made white gloss cabinets<br />*Centrally located in the boat for better stability<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKM_cnvCO_ERrPYDHfy7VxT-y8AzLL09e4CQFLa7cZJWbkoSUCDeq22pDhnsiATxpc6at71vAoAdHy1ZuTohyphenhyphenIhQsUhA8maDkaJDQlIKtjUqclmMPk-gsnD0V7eXFOP75IQrtx9rFhsWQw/s1600/Picture-31.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547333678473966482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKM_cnvCO_ERrPYDHfy7VxT-y8AzLL09e4CQFLa7cZJWbkoSUCDeq22pDhnsiATxpc6at71vAoAdHy1ZuTohyphenhyphenIhQsUhA8maDkaJDQlIKtjUqclmMPk-gsnD0V7eXFOP75IQrtx9rFhsWQw/s400/Picture-31.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 409px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAre9TjoF9zOi3cbW3MSoqbOMCsz8CbLG6tk4qxPY-P2MSikpLBXHyoBn3j33Sjb_qGPe0Q2k_HLv6gYdaxG5Q4T4KAFLK8A842TUm8Ai-abJ_LQFz4d46xQ1wbnO4erxkhWTJSryyIpz/s1600/Picture-33.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547333086569951602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAre9TjoF9zOi3cbW3MSoqbOMCsz8CbLG6tk4qxPY-P2MSikpLBXHyoBn3j33Sjb_qGPe0Q2k_HLv6gYdaxG5Q4T4KAFLK8A842TUm8Ai-abJ_LQFz4d46xQ1wbnO4erxkhWTJSryyIpz/s400/Picture-33.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 366px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Countertop:</span><br />* Faux-granite acrylic countertop<br />* ’green’ recycled faux-granite countertop optional<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rS1qyniK1mMn_5gKyAVQodF7hQYIw-GA377JzvfqD4t9dSBXQi01jj0eFutQzr27DqLkX8oMxOMBz1BxgFAE7sGfiLU6133BBSwT8VAYxC6snCg3rOQAPEfHgvb-_gHndZan3ZojwVPZ/s1600/Picture+22.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547322770307930802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rS1qyniK1mMn_5gKyAVQodF7hQYIw-GA377JzvfqD4t9dSBXQi01jj0eFutQzr27DqLkX8oMxOMBz1BxgFAE7sGfiLU6133BBSwT8VAYxC6snCg3rOQAPEfHgvb-_gHndZan3ZojwVPZ/s400/Picture+22.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 260px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Appliances:</span><br />* Viking integrated fridge / freezer and dishwasher<br />* Gaggenau in-cabinet oven and electric cooktop<br />* Stainless steel sink with chrome mixing faucet<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bathroom:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWAM03Zg1pQ6sAjX833em4WxSpznh5tLw4pSwQCne_xGPw_Y2xKosItiFMX8_rYVnsA1akrR_4_Gqz4guPzxqkGatd-J9ylFT3ebk3x1nwwTPiUg1nSjNHK4w4pmKYMkIk-jZ5eV0mbFS/s1600/metroship+bathroom+pocket+door+entry+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548398041191797330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNWAM03Zg1pQ6sAjX833em4WxSpznh5tLw4pSwQCne_xGPw_Y2xKosItiFMX8_rYVnsA1akrR_4_Gqz4guPzxqkGatd-J9ylFT3ebk3x1nwwTPiUg1nSjNHK4w4pmKYMkIk-jZ5eV0mbFS/s400/metroship+bathroom+pocket+door+entry+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdZxrTX42eEF_UWIdQTjROmXubKuFy15-BK4mGuew04LTegvYdMPRawfW_xsPRIRC9GR6MjPbjRCW8bQFQmle9SR4deV115jXRZOXYQQJo4ZkbNCSh2jYin9KkCmq-kyV1Vcub_cTfw-e/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+bathroom+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548397622651234626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXdZxrTX42eEF_UWIdQTjROmXubKuFy15-BK4mGuew04LTegvYdMPRawfW_xsPRIRC9GR6MjPbjRCW8bQFQmle9SR4deV115jXRZOXYQQJo4ZkbNCSh2jYin9KkCmq-kyV1Vcub_cTfw-e/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+bathroom+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />*Italian curved-glass vanity<br />* Kohler frameless glass shower<br />* Sloan touchless water-conserving faucet<br />* Household style touch-flush lavatory<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6EFA8RKe6X8Mc8iThKlWJZB9u6wi_hagAVnJqgp26lkqtoBWTDqbASbIS1-2o_GBLLw_sbvwdW39VxN_S3d9boIlEfoSWDXwnrOM-PJtXTOJBDmHNBLHK1q03JGSP2sfljLpSPCK94DV/s1600/metroship+houseboat+italian+bathroom+vanity+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547305141553016450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6EFA8RKe6X8Mc8iThKlWJZB9u6wi_hagAVnJqgp26lkqtoBWTDqbASbIS1-2o_GBLLw_sbvwdW39VxN_S3d9boIlEfoSWDXwnrOM-PJtXTOJBDmHNBLHK1q03JGSP2sfljLpSPCK94DV/s400/metroship+houseboat+italian+bathroom+vanity+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfCxx2psIMjK4_5siFQd2V_EEY8rZzgTXJ9_3-MWjpOvp4mKrOgcOYCYWDAVjYhRZHeM33U2bHORT-S2KrIpMKrLqTK-Q8vIEiN5Eoo_j_LYOayb-ZrWGki5T4KYaG5pxg5oRKje5q1-C/s1600/metroship+modern+full+size+toilet+touch-flush+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547304824258692994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfCxx2psIMjK4_5siFQd2V_EEY8rZzgTXJ9_3-MWjpOvp4mKrOgcOYCYWDAVjYhRZHeM33U2bHORT-S2KrIpMKrLqTK-Q8vIEiN5Eoo_j_LYOayb-ZrWGki5T4KYaG5pxg5oRKje5q1-C/s400/metroship+modern+full+size+toilet+touch-flush+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Laundry: </span><br />*LG steam all-in-one washer / dryer:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYcMr0R0irlYqPMXJ7G8OCe66vjLdc8XVL5fVfQYXGxK73e9Cw4QLsOPwETozttuo-mSGnKm0WO2rbxzP60DsfUDaqOynVXojo2jyWKl-BjteJpKUB12wHhhM3j3KzJNF9AcJ4cdPQrv8/s1600/metroship+lg+steamfresh+washer+dryer+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547305567371364018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYcMr0R0irlYqPMXJ7G8OCe66vjLdc8XVL5fVfQYXGxK73e9Cw4QLsOPwETozttuo-mSGnKm0WO2rbxzP60DsfUDaqOynVXojo2jyWKl-BjteJpKUB12wHhhM3j3KzJNF9AcJ4cdPQrv8/s400/metroship+lg+steamfresh+washer+dryer+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 331px; height: 494px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Heating / Air Conditioning:</span><br />* Remote-controlled (with thermostat) electric air with heater<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Electrical:</span><br />* Solar-powered exterior LED lights<br />* Halogen interior downlighters<br />* Touch sensitive light switches<br />* Chrome power outlets<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPH5U81LdgIC1ksw8fCnCVrIehn4ryfj009TeHyYjpeHWFXeoK1WV42pmUKSx2uqCanmoirQ_0dSh-m6LfeHvLlIJ48ezOS4mL8P_wOFtbrDems5hq6axwEqaafsVSPzDBCZtXs2wX98B/s1600/metroship+living+room+low+voltage+lighting+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547304438545853826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPH5U81LdgIC1ksw8fCnCVrIehn4ryfj009TeHyYjpeHWFXeoK1WV42pmUKSx2uqCanmoirQ_0dSh-m6LfeHvLlIJ48ezOS4mL8P_wOFtbrDems5hq6axwEqaafsVSPzDBCZtXs2wX98B/s400/metroship+living+room+low+voltage+lighting+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 354px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5sB4RxfrasK5ugaOaQjo1tzSepZWUVZpL8amhL_4rCyUh5QLb2pbyrq-4KOVNUtJ3VXSrxmyiQfVOJ4ERwZcL5u5iDoqwKiC8HV2SKYbYXBrx086Y8mKmnFx3KxwAxtPTNMLDFB-ZbHg/s1600/metroship+bedroom+ambient+lighting+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547307226418667826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5sB4RxfrasK5ugaOaQjo1tzSepZWUVZpL8amhL_4rCyUh5QLb2pbyrq-4KOVNUtJ3VXSrxmyiQfVOJ4ERwZcL5u5iDoqwKiC8HV2SKYbYXBrx086Y8mKmnFx3KxwAxtPTNMLDFB-ZbHg/s400/metroship+bedroom+ambient+lighting+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 353px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Audio / Visual:</span><br />* TV connections, satellite-ready, internet-ready<br />* HDTV projector for movies, computer or gaming<br />* Sony LCD flat screen TV<br />* Jamo Danish-made in-wall speakers<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sewage / Water :</span><br />* High pressure water pump<br />* High capacity tankless water heater<br />* Fresh water tank<br />* Holding septic tank with pumping system<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >EXTERIOR SPECS & PHOTO GALLERY:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjP9__YpWulyot91lWh795-AGCmPlZx5RuzIgmJWGtL6prSOY914c20QVzjPQ2OMXwgOTXFtSeeiTDtMICfmTkYrZ6DuIymOvAckSaiDV1UJCjCRTkizFP7vppvnKr7vnn4D_lFOTSEYb/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252850%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547303552871698498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjP9__YpWulyot91lWh795-AGCmPlZx5RuzIgmJWGtL6prSOY914c20QVzjPQ2OMXwgOTXFtSeeiTDtMICfmTkYrZ6DuIymOvAckSaiDV1UJCjCRTkizFP7vppvnKr7vnn4D_lFOTSEYb/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252850%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 518px; height: 347px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2R36wRvvQh4LHwP_LD0UmEFGwKompplejpy7xEzAjUp0abtzRuHnSsbzh52dThB8z-2MN5TdQiprRDJwY1p1E0bJz8ktqzNmhBOb3Y8RYQOoAl7wT74xMuMl1JFQixhpmK2i0i9rN1zm/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252818%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547303043783796562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2R36wRvvQh4LHwP_LD0UmEFGwKompplejpy7xEzAjUp0abtzRuHnSsbzh52dThB8z-2MN5TdQiprRDJwY1p1E0bJz8ktqzNmhBOb3Y8RYQOoAl7wT74xMuMl1JFQixhpmK2i0i9rN1zm/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252818%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dimensions:</span><br />* 48ft length x 12ft width (beam) x 7ft (interior height)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxyG19wX-rXJ5k59kgtoLWLWw8xjMeixd3zTSGrNDbr9C1Kch2amzWlI7v4Ek9JA5eLqeyjfnN5yYIOJkM3AJPBwzPyAZDsOZD43ExmRDc3f0tGRW6MrGk-Nk-hZh8GIu13BLIukTBdh-/s1600/metroship+floorplan+S.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547304651936896754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxyG19wX-rXJ5k59kgtoLWLWw8xjMeixd3zTSGrNDbr9C1Kch2amzWlI7v4Ek9JA5eLqeyjfnN5yYIOJkM3AJPBwzPyAZDsOZD43ExmRDc3f0tGRW6MrGk-Nk-hZh8GIu13BLIukTBdh-/s400/metroship+floorplan+S.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 166px;" /></a><br />* 12ft width (just under 12ft) makes the MetroShip easy to transport across the country without the need for an escort vehicle in most States:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSTenXq5VyDQxCVXGsRzRi8FsfChMfrTwCZCt5l7dHHD9FNGLFyoeO3efTHmpCqCtXtBsbHFwg8Oxwo-NCr5qDDmB2G4fZNd4eNBb7eT807_a5ZpcHR1Nu4t7g3NSaOCpTgk9FgJI-7Ga/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252810%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547305752194049218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVSTenXq5VyDQxCVXGsRzRi8FsfChMfrTwCZCt5l7dHHD9FNGLFyoeO3efTHmpCqCtXtBsbHFwg8Oxwo-NCr5qDDmB2G4fZNd4eNBb7eT807_a5ZpcHR1Nu4t7g3NSaOCpTgk9FgJI-7Ga/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252810%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 518px; height: 347px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Main Structure: </span>Aluminum hull (optional Fiberglass or Steel Hull or Deep 'V' Aluminum Hull)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnKcX_drdcUZJpiFO1vss0zLhitYRh5DS4pv_AFUlfZq8J4XbCtJ51n8At_OYmQmUuRwvTDMvq_nS86wnK9fYttL1kzPrxt2Ea5kV73t7ukkwRqphgYZYbU4dGr2CMR7cCfG5dfNZ4K-m/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252832%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547329789172214226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBnKcX_drdcUZJpiFO1vss0zLhitYRh5DS4pv_AFUlfZq8J4XbCtJ51n8At_OYmQmUuRwvTDMvq_nS86wnK9fYttL1kzPrxt2Ea5kV73t7ukkwRqphgYZYbU4dGr2CMR7cCfG5dfNZ4K-m/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252832%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 349px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Frame / Walls</span>: Maintenance-free aluminum grid wall construction<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrq4FF-yYXquRfK0oaX-Lu8QE2OfwA27d25IOji79zMcEwuMDZKuZoWJHi95jn48EaZbLmAZXCJyPLIkjDBRdpyKo_FeLUvrfEOSPS6ScFyTDK1qsogqG5ShgjephLqMrxjXnIlbH7rC06/s1600/Picture-30.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547333903931857698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrq4FF-yYXquRfK0oaX-Lu8QE2OfwA27d25IOji79zMcEwuMDZKuZoWJHi95jn48EaZbLmAZXCJyPLIkjDBRdpyKo_FeLUvrfEOSPS6ScFyTDK1qsogqG5ShgjephLqMrxjXnIlbH7rC06/s400/Picture-30.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 402px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVVRTPW6ZOwRd7Hj-ha5JVgEfqD6Dya6WV3qAV9oN5JCezIy2RGwUUUtAr8ITP0m9-mr0kqrNLTGZkgQe3iOOBqIlG4bvz3m-kRWNSjsG9N95qhY9w6cZDjjwMv2l0oM2eY7Bg816MIFx/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%25287%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547306611951632018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVVRTPW6ZOwRd7Hj-ha5JVgEfqD6Dya6WV3qAV9oN5JCezIy2RGwUUUtAr8ITP0m9-mr0kqrNLTGZkgQe3iOOBqIlG4bvz3m-kRWNSjsG9N95qhY9w6cZDjjwMv2l0oM2eY7Bg816MIFx/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%25287%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 533px; height: 356px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Floors:</span><br />* Aluminum frame with waterproof floor panels<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDLxnXc_1ThRBTRkrIV3gQO6wQTTgY_MYROuTFursM-qtj3ZO3t4hF7lK4vmPr6ACMvbNdGrsBq6syMZn9gEGPteEjRO6IvqC2hDZk0AHrOZizuVWcNBvutphVigv4DgOukUPidaIP9DA/s1600/metroship-modern-houseboat-%252842%2529.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548395495376990706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDLxnXc_1ThRBTRkrIV3gQO6wQTTgY_MYROuTFursM-qtj3ZO3t4hF7lK4vmPr6ACMvbNdGrsBq6syMZn9gEGPteEjRO6IvqC2hDZk0AHrOZizuVWcNBvutphVigv4DgOukUPidaIP9DA/s400/metroship-modern-houseboat-%252842%2529.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 351px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Roof:</span><br />* Fiberglass single-piece roof system<br />* Roof deck is ready to be converted into additional outdoor living area<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windows:</span><br />* Double-glazed Low E premium windows in wood frame<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitd6BsMeI0GT2ole6eaOVyW0zaA2NXXVyn2IRxI0Fk7RHlJRJZIC_L_JYqtlOyrJRgVbZsHSh4dFEZs0LCZahn_yH6GX5E2T0K72-YBL-33e-1sku7HW554edoTiKflBErRMAmBNB-Z07j/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%25289%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547306269817253970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitd6BsMeI0GT2ole6eaOVyW0zaA2NXXVyn2IRxI0Fk7RHlJRJZIC_L_JYqtlOyrJRgVbZsHSh4dFEZs0LCZahn_yH6GX5E2T0K72-YBL-33e-1sku7HW554edoTiKflBErRMAmBNB-Z07j/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%25289%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2p-niLpBU69rK5xnHNKU67mZXBfkCj0MrvimODFFHpx6YoXwabRhPaVzaFtzcrIhB1omAPQh2krtJiZp2xexMxRes1LG6J-cvkV_hXz0HGuUrs501xhMBhbKmVLVpVozwxjdEwyDmHC5/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252824%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547306194489400066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2p-niLpBU69rK5xnHNKU67mZXBfkCj0MrvimODFFHpx6YoXwabRhPaVzaFtzcrIhB1omAPQh2krtJiZp2xexMxRes1LG6J-cvkV_hXz0HGuUrs501xhMBhbKmVLVpVozwxjdEwyDmHC5/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252824%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Doors:</span><br />* Double-glazed Low E premium doors in wood frame:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Dyi9Y7ro0z6VlJvcJhixqnEPhkmdiyw4VWSZ7xORWykT7ZKvyThqqxiMSZxk4YidLn4WiDcj_MmAVVyqdmTmD7nkEiFFE6p1ZE39MsoPBId0A98SBTow2E3mY5ok4VnHmWshoHhEBNv/s1600/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252829%2529+L.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547308253837628818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Dyi9Y7ro0z6VlJvcJhixqnEPhkmdiyw4VWSZ7xORWykT7ZKvyThqqxiMSZxk4YidLn4WiDcj_MmAVVyqdmTmD7nkEiFFE6p1ZE39MsoPBId0A98SBTow2E3mY5ok4VnHmWshoHhEBNv/s400/metroship+modern+houseboat+%252829%2529+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 534px; height: 353px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Power:</span><br />* Optional 90HP or twin 60HP Honda outboard motors available<br />* Optional two transoms for two engine placement available<br />* Optional helm station available<br />* The MetroShip is built for comfortable living not speed<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSj8eDfhkBfabYTlemcNgsIiYwDPOn-_78eWMBpnqgm5F0yE6YO4b3Rm1FqICc4_bp5dCA10pdQp38WJ19cNsVaL_0kbYZqlwv7yPAOrL6MeIjgvDu2mJKKIz63NqH1F3KNoTOKLmSwX0/s1600/44991-hi-nmhsboat.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547326333116118306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSj8eDfhkBfabYTlemcNgsIiYwDPOn-_78eWMBpnqgm5F0yE6YO4b3Rm1FqICc4_bp5dCA10pdQp38WJ19cNsVaL_0kbYZqlwv7yPAOrL6MeIjgvDu2mJKKIz63NqH1F3KNoTOKLmSwX0/s400/44991-hi-nmhsboat.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 433px;" /></a><br />One of the Fantasy Gifts in the 2010 NM Christmas Book, below is the description from their catalog:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">On the 50th anniversary of our His & Hers gifts, we present the ultimate romantic retreat: the MetroShip houseboat. With a 48-foot by 12-foot open floor plan and 7-foot-high interior ceiling, it has been designed and built as an intimate luxury loft that just happens to float. Richly appointed, it offers the best in comfort, technology, aesthetics–and portability.<br /><br />Open and airy during the day with waterproof hardwood floors and double-glazed windows, at night it truly glows with sophistication thanks to maintenance-free translucent thermal aluminum walls. Inside, it's all about the two of you. Set the remote-control central air conditioning and heating, and put on some music. The living area includes a next-generation media center with Bang & Olufsen stereo, high-definition projector, Nintendo® WiiTM gaming console, and Sony® LCD flat-screen monitor for movies, computer, gaming, and Internet projection. Grab a bottle of wine from the gourmet kitchen island. It features handmade cabinets, a Viking® refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher, and GaggenauTM in-cabinet oven and cooktop.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Slip into something more comfortable in the spa bathroom with an Italian curved-glass vanity, touch-free faucet, and Kohler® frameless full-size shower. The high-capacity tankless water heater and LG steam washer/dryer come in handy–as does the roomy master suite with a luxury W Hotel bed. Not that you'll be in any hurry to get anywhere, but there are twin 60-horsepower Honda outboard engines. And when it's time to transport or dock, the lightweight aluminum hull and 12-foot width make it easy.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/sitelets/christmasbook/fantasy.jhtml?cid=CBF10_O4833&r=cat33500731&rdesc=The%20Fantasy%20Gifts">One His & Hers MetroShip Luxury Houseboat</a><br />Price: $250,000.00<br />item no. CBF11_04833<br />Call 1.877.9NM.GIFT for details.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.metro-ship.com/index.php"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547303865297623474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh8VA-1TtEzH7Oa51hvgd42ZI2kkTP1iQlY0Cf6bRkyYQ6ycakXSgrczB1mxJiRJ7TjdK9I4AweHQ3whx_YaPenNUmhFEJgB5amLmFZMjvXWhL3E9A1xM-p1NBaNNSuMnCDApDF5B_e5my/s400/mertoship-logo.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 220px; height: 44px;" /></a>

The MetroShip. A Modern Luxury Houseboat For $250k.

The MetroShip by Ballinger & Co. is a modern houseboat, conceived of in London and hand-made in the USA, which also happens to be offer...

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Let Me Float This By You: Structures On Water

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_mX0kfNrdFD9LJpU4Q2q1sYHkAY5BfpXoB2XepJ58rOsGEztcITE2oOErohFl5Ar9cv92vZowF5Jnf7ZsvjQ0UmQnU5sK9H0_50gusAjCwDk9oO25Ikco1s1wYCfdLdE3qjpf_wJ3Npk/s1600-h/Picture+5.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044829065199027714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7_mX0kfNrdFD9LJpU4Q2q1sYHkAY5BfpXoB2XepJ58rOsGEztcITE2oOErohFl5Ar9cv92vZowF5Jnf7ZsvjQ0UmQnU5sK9H0_50gusAjCwDk9oO25Ikco1s1wYCfdLdE3qjpf_wJ3Npk/s400/Picture+5.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 121px;" /></a><br /><br />Okay, so the world is running out of room. Where to put the next wave of luxury hotels and offices? Why not afloat in the middle of our vast oceans?<br /><br />Seems that the visionaries at <a href="http://www.oceanic-creations.com/">Oceanic Creations</a> already has this under development.<br /><br />Temporarily named The Maya, this floating hotel is being built in Bulgaria and will be towed to Cancun. See the computer renderings below.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEYqBWjp2-FB-fwXcjyf_rvGCqbYWdcpSIQktTUYzKxdicaTrkXPI8-KSgJld23xhVERLhMHzd28TD7cBuqDBnZ4hN6Shq6-JHanpIL82LM2z7jLWFOtE-df9C-A810F2MJT7pt-iIr8A/s1600-h/View+4+komp+size+440+kb.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044826896240543170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEYqBWjp2-FB-fwXcjyf_rvGCqbYWdcpSIQktTUYzKxdicaTrkXPI8-KSgJld23xhVERLhMHzd28TD7cBuqDBnZ4hN6Shq6-JHanpIL82LM2z7jLWFOtE-df9C-A810F2MJT7pt-iIr8A/s400/View+4+komp+size+440+kb.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 396px;" /></a><br /><i>Above: The Maya Hotel as envisioned by OCCT<br /><br /></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ovdzysJNXOh3IFC-Fq0_0IgtjmUmPJZwSRVZ1tIuC6NgL9fZiGr8K1eoj1h3Vqfi17IpovSz6b4VBBBLCFeG-tALPVprbEU_n3QLDldKsliEP189vTRdK-zGupIkMi8JD0dJLcba9C8p/s1600-h/005.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044828090241451490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ovdzysJNXOh3IFC-Fq0_0IgtjmUmPJZwSRVZ1tIuC6NgL9fZiGr8K1eoj1h3Vqfi17IpovSz6b4VBBBLCFeG-tALPVprbEU_n3QLDldKsliEP189vTRdK-zGupIkMi8JD0dJLcba9C8p/s400/005.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 393px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoYe1GKn-4dn-FVa8Sx0q2wc1Ne7N5HAX52ioo9eJKo4NHx3fXMofdvEJuw8HNp8D27F20g_5RH3-V4GKaGnfXDvEHikEO6TR-SrQ6EOK4nRmLh_24rz6U8rnAqrC0VOjxW7gNitsWbAb/s1600-h/MPH+night+from+up.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044827433111455186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoYe1GKn-4dn-FVa8Sx0q2wc1Ne7N5HAX52ioo9eJKo4NHx3fXMofdvEJuw8HNp8D27F20g_5RH3-V4GKaGnfXDvEHikEO6TR-SrQ6EOK4nRmLh_24rz6U8rnAqrC0VOjxW7gNitsWbAb/s400/MPH+night+from+up.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 393px;" /></a><br /><i>Above: The Maya Hotel at night</i><br /><br />The following text is from their site:<br />"OCCT, Oceanic-Creations Composite Technology, is a State-of-the-Art Construction Technology exclusively developed for the Swedish Royal Navy by the best engineers and scientists available.<br /><br />The Oceanic-Creations Composite Technology represents a new generation of technological evolution, as well as exciting new ways to apply well-proven construction technologies. Since it was originally developed for military use it has been tested for reliability, strength and safety far beyond what is required in the civilian market.<br /><br />The products offered by <a href="http://www.oceanic-creations.com/">Oceanic-Creations</a> are constructed with a virtually non-ageing, environmentally neutral and inert Composite Material and therefore requires almost negligible maintenance.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwLmrJTjs-N0PiiygsdWmPzax9TbeUfjb-sRG5_zbTN9XTy9eE8uapl7gMjrn4RQSN5szxhZo7IbwXtSATtzqawkas4cwwdLT6UVeaNBBaoDVg4Gj76QcohGYbq0ucGPcNbUwwVHHLTvb/s1600-h/Evening+Side+View+S.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044828335054587378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwLmrJTjs-N0PiiygsdWmPzax9TbeUfjb-sRG5_zbTN9XTy9eE8uapl7gMjrn4RQSN5szxhZo7IbwXtSATtzqawkas4cwwdLT6UVeaNBBaoDVg4Gj76QcohGYbq0ucGPcNbUwwVHHLTvb/s400/Evening+Side+View+S.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 541px; height: 277px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6bJRky6j0SbP5cJQD4eLxhDhag57BSaAETjqRYOfwNBkrBoHZnWzdJUfLodB8naGB-_2yno6MqiV_LEgcPCKeB9RMYu60VVo4nmywvowIzaumUeA2neM3B4Jn0gauIB5P-VR9uBS4VXd/s1600-h/Close+short+end+L.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044830529782875682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6bJRky6j0SbP5cJQD4eLxhDhag57BSaAETjqRYOfwNBkrBoHZnWzdJUfLodB8naGB-_2yno6MqiV_LEgcPCKeB9RMYu60VVo4nmywvowIzaumUeA2neM3B4Jn0gauIB5P-VR9uBS4VXd/s400/Close+short+end+L.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 539px; height: 274px;" /></a><br /><i> Above: Floating Offices; the future as seen by OCCT<br /><br /></i>OCCT offers a considerable lower LCC (Life Cycle Cost) compared to traditional and old expensive constructions in steel and concrete.<br /><br />Oceanic-Creations was formed in 1986 with the strive to secure the rights to use the revolutionary composite technology that now forms the base for the company.<br /><br />Oceanic-Creations AB consists of business concept developers and likes to emphasize the fact that the company is a small size company with astonishing views, competence and integrity.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVocXo06oSpVatSN9rZ5xHEBqeYWX-npf_sGGe5_AcffWkpE2azzCbYX7QhsJhV0cO-Whs5uAbCM9Wo0j_NVZ5nPng1te5nj0Ayn5_OI8NGAdvw3kISrLH-0N4Q_5CPYcQZ9AQgytHwfaH/s1600-h/The+chairman+of+the+board+Prof.+Christer+Karlsson.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044829760983729682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVocXo06oSpVatSN9rZ5xHEBqeYWX-npf_sGGe5_AcffWkpE2azzCbYX7QhsJhV0cO-Whs5uAbCM9Wo0j_NVZ5nPng1te5nj0Ayn5_OI8NGAdvw3kISrLH-0N4Q_5CPYcQZ9AQgytHwfaH/s400/The+chairman+of+the+board+Prof.+Christer+Karlsson.bmp" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a><br /><i>Above: Chairman of the board of OCCT, Prof. Christer Karlsson<br /><br /></i>The business profile of Oceanic-Creations reflects the ambition to maintain the efficiency of a small-scale organisation combined with the strength of a competent flexible international organisation, build network and international contacts.<br /><br />Oceanic-Creations have striking visions and projects with large potentials, projects that lay a stable foundation for a long-term steady growth.<br /><br />The activities are predominantly in the marine field but not only floating objects. The concepts and the business structures created by Oceanic-Creations are based on either unique knowledge, materials, innovations or a combination of one or more thereof.<br /><br />Oceanic-Creations composite material is made of inert material and works in harmony with nature and will through Oceanic-Creations products through its technology will help protect people, properties and ecological values."<br /><br />Wow, seems the future is here.<br><br>

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