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. The yachtmaker declined comment, citing its strict client confidentiality policy. Woodman also declined comment.

Amels' 180-foot boat is the perfect starter megayacht. With space for 14 guests and a typical crew of about 12 or 13, it's ideal for cruising around the Caribbean or Mediterranean, with a range of 4,500 nautical miles cruising at 13 knots. The boat's "beach club" area on the aft deck has room for plenty of GoPro-friendly water toys, including Jet Skis and underwater scooters. It also has a "touch-and-go" helipad for landing a chopper aboard. Typically, a 180-foot boat like this would cost around $3 million to $4 million a year to run, including crew, fuel, maintenance and docking fees, according to yachting experts.

An example of the Amels 180 yacht