# Brisk Beautiful Boats Austal 102 Trimaran Might Be Too Sexy for the Seas By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/austal-102-trimaran References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/ship-design-austal-102-trimaran/12433/) & [austal](http://www.austal.com/) The Austal 102 Trimaran is quite possibly one of the [most beautiful boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts) I’ve seen. Zipping through the water at a top speed of 39 knots, this baby is [big enough (102 feet)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitson-yachts) to catch a healthy glimpse of. The Austal 102 Trimaran is in week 18 of construction and will carry 1165 passengers, 245 cars and 190 lane meters for trucks (that's a lot of luggage). The Austal 102 Triman is brisk, big and beautiful. You’d never guess that the people at Austal make [U.S. Navy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undersea-vehicle) ships (or maybe you would). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Trimarans:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop high-end trimarans with sleek and attractive designs to cater to luxury yacht enthusiasts. - **Efficient Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create transportation solutions that can accommodate large passenger capacity, extensive cargo space, and high-speed capabilities. - **Multi-purpose Vessels:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design versatile vessels that can serve multiple purposes, such as carrying passengers, cars, and trucks, to maximize efficiency and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Boat Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate advanced manufacturing techniques and materials to produce aesthetically appealing and high-performance boats. - **Luxury Yacht Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative features and amenities for luxury yachts to enhance the overall experience of the wealthy clientele. - **Transportation and Logistics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new solutions for efficient transportation of passengers, vehicles, and cargo to optimize time and cost savings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Sleek Superyacht-Like Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcconaghy-mc115.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Ultra-Opulent Razor-Like Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-71-superyacht.md) - [Fantastical Low Fuel Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-it.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Custom-Built Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md)