He, too, however, has a long to-do list before the motor embarks on a maiden voyage: His current motor has a tether attached for power.

FORBES: Breakthroughs

The space industry of 2006 is like a rocket about to launch on its maiden voyage--nobody knows whether it will take off or just blow up on the pad.

FORBES: The New Space Race

What he got was Sleighride, a 77-foot luxury yacht that on its maiden voyage in 1996 hit 24 knots--with 16 people on board, including 4 of Gosnell's grandchildren.

FORBES: Mine's Lighter

What he got was Sleighride, a 23-meter luxury yacht that on its maiden voyage in 1996 hit 24 knots--with 16 people on board, including 4 of Gosnell's grandchildren.

FORBES: Mine's Lighter