This concept yacht soars above the water and looks like something out of 'Star Trek'

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The Schwinge Tetra.

From the imagination of yacht designer Johnathan Schwinge comes Tetra, a pyramid-shaped craft that uses hydrofoils to rise out of the water and appear to fly.

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It looks like something out of science fiction.

The luxury craft uses the same concept as modern, superfast America's Cup racing yachts to lift itself above the water and move at a top speed of 38 knots.

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Much of the 82 foot long superstructure is made of super-strong carbon fiber to reduce weight, and the craft relies on a very high-tech autopilot system to maintain smooth control, even above rough water.