# Hybrid Watercraft The AlumaSki is Nimble Like a Jet Ski and Tough Like a Steel-Hulled Boat By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alumaski-watercraft References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/alumaski-aluminum-personal-watercraft/33856/) & [alumaski](http://www.alumaski.com/) The AlumaSki is a unique watercraft that brings together the best design and performance elements of [jet skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foil-scoot) and steel-hulled jet boats, for a watercraft experience that is both [powerful and lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cudajet). The AlumaSki watercraft is powered by a water-cooled and electronic fuel-injected [Yamaha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner) 1,052 cc 4-cylinder 4-stroke engine capable of pumping out 110 horsepower. It can travel as fast as 60 miles per hour. This is largely possible due to the light weight of the craft -- the non-hull sections of its 12-foot-long body are crafted out of thin marine-grade aluminum. The craft weighs 950 pounds and can carry up to 1000 pounds. The AlumAsk is already available for pre-order and can be yours for $24,995. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hybrid Watercraft:** The AlumaSki fuses design and performance elements from jet skis and steel-hulled boats, creating an opportunity for innovative watercraft designs. - **Powerful Lightweight:** The AlumaSki's lightweight construction and high-performance engine showcase the potential for disruptive innovation in the realm of lightweight watercraft. - **Integration of Technologies:** The AlumaSki's integration of advanced technologies, such as electronic fuel injection, highlights the potential for innovation in blending technology with watercraft design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marine Industry:** The AlumaSki demonstrates disruptive innovation opportunities for the marine industry by combining the best features of different types of watercraft. - **Recreational Vehicles:** The AlumaSki's unique design and performance elements present an opportunity for innovative advancements in the recreational vehicle industry. - **Sports and Leisure:** The AlumaSki's powerful engine and lightweight construction open up disruptive innovation possibilities for the sports and leisure industry, offering new and exciting water-based experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Multifunctional Four-Seater Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Jet-Ski Powered Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16.md) - [Boat-Like Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanquish-yachts-vq11.md) - [Sporty Electric Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiga-orca.md) - [Jet Ski-Powered Micro Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Electric Bike-Like Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-hydra-waterbike.md)