Ooh, it may be tiny, but it's a serious piece of kit for serious sailors. At the moment it's only available in Europe, but hey, get a one-way flight, be brave and sail it back across the Atlantic. Just don't forget to pack your waterproofs, a foghorn and an inflatable doll, just in case you sink—or maybe you just feel like you might need the company. [MiniCat via Red Ferret]

Powered by two 355hp diesel engines, it has a range of 5000 miles, and it qualifies as a go-fast boat with its top speed of 70mph. It's a smooth ride, too, where its cabin is suspended beneath titanium spring-loaded struts leading from hulls, absorbing the shock. Details, plus two more pics:

Proteus owners say the prototype cost less than $5 million to build, but much of the raw materials were donated. No word on retail price or when the boat might be available for the rest of us, although the Coast Guard was seen sniffing around the demo last Thursday. – Charlie White

A Geek's Wet Dream [Valleywag]