GoPro's CEO just put an order in for a 180-foot yacht

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GoPro founder and CEO Nick Woodman is an adrenaline junkie who's tried everything from surfing to race car driving.

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Now he's apparently adding yet another toy to his collection. Citing unnamed sources, CNBC is reporting that Woodman has put in an order for a 180-foot yacht from Dutch yacht-builders Amels. Here's an example of the type of yacht he's buying.

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A 180-foot yacht by Amels.

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Yachts of this size typically cost between $35 million and $40 million and can accommodate 14 guests plus a crew of 13. According to CNBC, the boat will have room for water sports and a helipad when complete.

Yachts usually take about two years to build, so Woodman's yacht wouldn't be ready for the water until 2017.

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Woodman, who has an estimated net worth of $1.25 billion, wouldn't be the first wealthy tech exec to invest in his own yacht. Larry Page, Eric Schmidt, Mark Cuban, Larry Ellison, and Paul Allen all own yachts - though some are much bigger than others.

Woodman and Amels did not immediately return Business Insider's request for comment.