The Waterbuggy is a new personal watercraft designed for families that like to take things slow and steady out on the water. The Waterbuggy is essentially a souped-up bumper boat designed to operate in deeper waters.
The Waterbuggy was created by the Bodrum Marine Group of Turkey. The watercraft has a simple, circular design and can seat up to three. Operating the craft is easy thanks to its joystick that lets you turn the Waterbuggy a full 360 degrees. The craft has four different engine options available with none being able to go more than 10 MPH. Despite its tame nature, I could see this craft appealing to many types of people, including families and fishermen. Currently the craft is only available on special order and is sold for anywhere between $9,900 and $10,600.
Open Water Bumper Boats
The Waterbuggy is Designed for Boaters Who Like to Take Things Slow
Trend Themes
1. Slow Water Recreation - The Waterbuggy's design caters to a trend of people seeking slow and leisurely water activities.
2. Family-friendly Watercraft - The Waterbuggy's appeal to families reflects a trend of seeking watercraft that can accommodate multiple passengers.
3. Simplistic Watercraft Design - The circular and joystick-operated design of the Waterbuggy highlights a trend of minimalistic and user-friendly watercraft.
Industry Implications
1. Leisure and Recreation - The Waterbuggy presents an opportunity for the leisure and recreation industry to cater to individuals seeking slow and family-friendly water activities.
2. Marine Manufacturing - The Waterbuggy's unique design opens up opportunities for innovation in the marine manufacturing industry, particularly in the development of simplistic and user-friendly watercraft.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - The Waterbuggy can be integrated into tourism and hospitality offerings to provide unique and leisurely water experiences for guests.