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GoPro CEO's New Toy: A 180-Foot Yacht

The boat comes with a Jacuzzi pool, swim platform, sweeping sun decks and dining areas.

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GoPro founder Nick Woodman likes to tell the story of how the first GoPro camera was inspired by a surfing trip. Now, the billionaire CEO is upgrading his water toys to include a megayacht.

According to people familiar with the matter, Woodman has ordered a 180-foot yacht from Dutch yacht-builder Amels. The boat, expected to be delivered in 2017, is four decks high and comes with a Jacuzzi pool, swim platform, sweeping sun decks and dining areas. It’s unclear exactly how much Woodman is paying for the boat, but a typical 180-foot Amels yacht sells for $35 million to $40 million.

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This article originally appeared on Recode.net.