Seaphantom 32 Technology Demonstrator Craft By International Maritime Flight Dynamics

The ultimate example of ocean going technology. For

sale. One of a kind. Nine years in the making. $Millions expended. Rodger Penske's famed Ilmor Engineering supplied

the V-10 ten cylinder engine. Currently installed. Engine last test ran

three weeks ago (video available on request). Less than 150 hours on engine.The

original builder/designer is now offering full NEW refurbishment to top condition of all operational systems. INCLUDED IN YOUR BID PRICE!*details listed below description.Built

by the now defunct company International Maritime Flight Dynamics

Incorporated. Special thanks goes out to all those who believed in and invested in the Project over the years. We are looking forward to soon beginning construction of the new 64 footer. And are ready to send this well run 4/5 passenger test bed craft to a new home.The

technology represented within this very special offering was honored by

the International Academy of Science. As one of the top scientific

achievements of the year 2007. Working in a gravel pit between two rusty shipping containers... The humble of the world exalted! Winning its inventor the engineering

world's equivalent of a Nobel Prize Nomination. And honorary Doctorate.

Nomination was shared this same year by an MIT designed lifting body

airliner concept, a $200 million dollar super sonic business jet

proposal, and the multi-Billion dollar multi-National J-35 (now F-35)

Project.Among many honors this one of a kind vessel has been

blessed with is an invitation to join The DaVinci Collection out of

Florence, Italy. On its world tour of DaVinci creations. Deemed by the

DaVinci Collection curators to contain the epitome in physical example

of a compilation of the most complete realization of DaVinci conceived

concepts in a single package.This precious vessel has appeared on two different Discovery Channel programs. Multiple reruns. The Science Channel. ESPN. Offered

a place as 'fictional' (but very real) technology for saving the world! In Randy Wayne White's spy novels (and hopefully movie!). Headlined The Discovery Channel's FutureShip series. Recognized as the premier transport technology of the world's ocean space. Appeared on The Daily Planet television show as " a boat that really isn't a boat... a hard act to follow". Two

full pages in Popular Science magazine. South Korea, Chinese, and

Norway scientific publication appearances. Her finely sculpted lines

appeared in architectural magazines in France and Spain. Appeared in The

London Sunday Times. Two full pages in the big Moscow Sunday Times.

Over a hundred magazine appearances total. Mostly outside the US.Front cover and ten pages in Intersection magazine in London, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Described as "The Bugatti Inspired Speed boat...Travel at the speed of you imagination...". Photographed with super model 'Omyra'. Bad girl of X-Men III".Approximately

$3million dollars. And nine years were spent in her creation.

Sub-systems development. Patent application. And US Patent Office approvals. Then

subsequent build program.The boat was then successfully operated by its

developer. For five years as a sea going high speed laboratory test bed.

To vet the technology. For the the new Private64 production model. 64 feet long by 27 feet wide. Starting at $4million dollars.True

airborne ground effect speeds of 85mph were smoothly achieved in this 32 foot long by 12'6" wide technology demonstrator craft now up for auction. She flies

with her nose six feet (two meters) above three to five foot sea

conditions. As seen on video links. This easily extrapolates into the considerably larger 64

foot long by 27 feet wide full scale model operating at a comfortable 100 knots! While smoothly flying over

six to eight foot open ocean swells. Twelve to fourteen feet above

average wave crests! Kind of like a massive Baja car for the ocean...

but without the horrendous pounding. Nitrogen filled accumulator tanks offer suspension travel. Which further comforts the ride. Literally on a cushion of air! Probably faster than an airliner. Directly city center to city center. For short to mid range maritime

transport routes... by the time one factors in ground travel, security

clearance delays, and airspace clearance. She just pulls right up to a

dock! Any dock. Just like a boat. Ruled by the US Supreme Court to be a boat. And subsequently also acknowledged as such by the International Maritime Organization world wide.These feats were widely

documented by filmmakers. Including the aforementioned Discovery Channel

videographers. Video links available on request. Further videos can be found on YouTube by searching "Best of Seaphantom". DVDs shipped with sale. Information on the new

64 footer is available on request.The 64 footer is truly a Gulfstream Jet for the oceans, Although not as long, the Private64's cabin will be one foot wider than a BBJ Boeing Business jet. Truly a G-5 for the ocean! And then some. (Inquire, view videos, and specifications at. privatephantom .com).The

$million dollar molds to reproduce this example were destroyed years

ago. This first 32 foot example will never again be recreated. Only the

far larger 64 footer will enter production.Seller will help make shipping arrangements post auction.Rigorously tested and

retested to its limits. Until retired. This one of a kind

prototype is not currently running. The

original builder/designer is now offering full refurbishment to top running condition. INCLUDED IN YOUR BID PRICE! And optional Arneson Surface Drive upgrade with two speed transmission. Should the

buyer desire. Perhaps you, your staff, or your loved one is an engineer tinkerer? And wishes to carry on further refinements and tweaks after delivery? Let us know.She

attracts massive attention and draws crowds wherever she is on display.

She stops traffic. She fires the imagination of children and adults

alike in a way few pieces of mechanical art ever achieve. Bid now. Be a

part of History. Give a piece of History. To someone you love! For she

was indeed a labor of love!CURRENT CONDITION and REFURBISHMENT DETAILS:The boat was successfully run in various formats, paint schemes. power and drive configurations as shown in the photographs (including an initial outboard motor). She was run for a five year test and evaluation period while we vetted systems and design criteria for the new 64 foot x 27 foot wide production version to come.Although we kept the boat in top shape for our regular public appearances. There is expected 'normal' use and wear. We address this in our refurbishment offer.The boat up for auction was then retired and put in dry storage and not run nor tended to for five years. It is not currently operable. Upon successful bid and 50% deposit paid to the seller. The seller, who is the original designer/builder as seen on the various Discovery Channel videos, etc. Will restore the boat to full top running condition for the buyer. The seller will perform the complete punch list as described below by the following service items. Prior to the buyer's pre-delivery sea-trial and approval. The final 50% of the full bid price must be received and certified by the seller's bank prior to shipment.Also, prior to shipment, the buyer will be invited out for a final check-out run and sea-trial. And basic operations instruction at no additional charge. The new owner will be briefed at sea on Seaphantom's unique operating features. Including her independent foil-controlled radical bank turn capabilities. And cruise flight instruction. Including instruction on how to adjust her nitrogen filled accumulator tank shock absorber suspension system for varying sea conditions.The following items will be restored, refurbished, or replaced by the seller at NO ADDITIONAL COST once the buyer's deposit is received. These include appearance items. such that your new purchase is fully functioning and accurately reflects our reputation for excellent boat craft:CABIN, INTERIOR. AND EXTERIOR APPEARANCE ITEMS:

• Exterior paint and non-skid deck touch-up.
• New cabin floor coveing installed
• New step pads installed on the cabin's carbon fiber boarding ladder
• Four new passenger seats installed ( optional fifth seat can be added later).
• Fresh new four point race harnesses for each passenger
• New backings and Velcro attachment points on all removable interior upholstery panels
• Repair or replace overhead access hatches above backseat passenger positions

• Re-bed forward wind screens
• Perform cabin air conditioner service
• Remote control hatch lifts repaired or replaced

ELECTRICAL

• Restore blue-glow engine bay lighting (as seen in untouched engine bay photo)
• Service interior cabin lighting
• Install four new gel cell batteries. House and Starter systems

• Replace main battery bank selector switch
• Repair or replace sound system

• Replace GPS digital speed log antenna
• Service and check LED night time navigation lights
• Service or replace tail mounted docking lights
• Repair or replace night vision camera system and video display to pilot station

TRAILER and STATIC DISPLAY

• Supply refurbished and custom fit triple axle transport trailer prior to shipment at no additional cost to purchaser
• refinish static display stands and refit with new rest pads

ENGINE

• Pull engine from engine bay and perform full engine service including:

• Oil change with Mobil 1 as specified for the V-10
• Install new oil and fuel filters
• Install new raw water impeller
• Install new engine belts, service tensioners
• Full lube

• Service starter connections
• Replace ignition switch
• Freshly lube drive shaft carrier bearings
• perform minor cosmetic engine paint touch up

• Upgrade engine horsepower with new $10,000 V-10 'Viper type' Supercharger. At seller's expense. NO ADDITIONAL COST TO PURCHASER!

MECHANICAL and OPERATIONS

• Replace shift and control cables with new
• Service or replace shift box as necessary

RIDE FOILS

• Build and install Gen III main foil hinges
• Service forward foil hinges, lube bearings
• Install new Gen V hydraulic foil actuators

STERN DRIVE

• Test, select, and install new propeller
• Lube and oil change

Current stern drive installed has less than 25 hours use. It is a Mercury IV mounted on extension box, with Teague custom race mods, and race lower. However, it is at the upper limit of its currently installed engine horsepower rating. And in our experience, may not be very durable. Nor does it offer the widest propeller selection. Nor afford opportunity to install the two speed transmission we have determined to be the best set up for this unusually performing vessel.

So we are offering the lucky winning bidder an alternative, at his expense, should he so choose.

We will remove the Mercury Stern Drive and install an optional Arneson Surface Drive. And an accompanying two speed transmission. At the buyer's request. After years of research and testing. This is a highly recommended option. We have specified Arneson Surface Drives and two speed transmissions for all our production boats. see privatephantom .com.

The optional Arneson Surface Drive is NOT included in the winning bid price. As are all these other upgrades and maintenance items listed above. But will be installed by us at the buyer's request. At an additional after auction cost to the buyer of approximately $50,000. The recommended larger diameter propeller, which can be fitted to the Arneson, but not the Mercury. And the two speed transmission, are included in this price.

The larger propeller choices available for the Arneson, and its well known durability to handle the horsepower and torque from the supercharged V-10 make it the ideal choice over the currently installed Mercury drive. Which is not known for its longevity. Your choice. We will install. And perform all the necessary Carbon fiber and Kevlar modifications to the drive tail as may be required.

All total? Several hundred thousand dollars worth of work is included in your winning bid price. Once minimum bid is achieved. Plus the optional Arneson system, should you desire to have us install this at additional cost.

Due to exotic and experimental nature of many of the ship's systems. And the ultra exotic nature of the ship itself. Buyer assumes full responsibility for ongoing maintenance, repair, and safe operation of the vessel. We will continue to assist in any way we can to help you maintain your new boat to the high standards we have established. Vessel will be readied for shipment after the buyer's final sea-trial. And presented 'As Is'. With no warranty of any kind expressed nor implied. As is common with equipment of this type.

Payment in full must be cleared, settled, and certified by the seller's bank before the vessel is loaded FOB for shipment at seller's expense.

Good luck and happy bidding!

starshipyacht2010

DLJB

see me on The Discovery Channel!

Look for us on YouTube " Seaphantom Futureship"

... and "privatephantom" .com