# Flatpack Rowboat Kits The Balmain Boat Company Encourages DIY Dinghy Assembly By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmain-boat References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/40829/) & [thebalmainboatcompany](http://www.thebalmainboatcompany.com/) Designer Andrew Simpson feels at home on the water in Sydney, Australia, and as a way to make the [aquatic landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral) more accessible to citizens, he co-founded the Balmain Boat Company. The original Balmain Boat is a vessel very worthy of consideration. The reason for its creation is to offer the average person the means to [build his own rowboat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naval-update). The watercraft is [sold in a box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1) complete with its various components, and by means of a meticulous set of instructions, anyone can put together the little paddler regardless of his level of experience as a handyman -- or lack thereof. Fostering a sense of a craftsman's pride and familial bonding, the construction of a Balmain Boat affords the gift of many simple pleasures and an appreciation of the nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Watercraft Kits:** There is a growing trend in creating watercraft kits that encourage the average person to build their own boat, which can create opportunities for disruptive innovation in the outdoor recreation industry. - **Flatpack Design:** The use of flatpack design in the creation of watercraft kits can provide opportunities for efficient shipping, storage, and assembly processes, which could disrupt the transportation and logistics industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of sustainable materials in the creation of watercraft kits can satisfy the growing demand for eco-friendly products and disrupt the materials and manufacturing industry. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor Recreation:** The creation of DIY watercraft kits can disrupt the outdoor recreation industry by offering an affordable and customizable option for water enthusiasts. - **Transportation and Logistics:** The use of flatpack design in watercraft kits can disrupt the transportation and logistics industry by providing cost-effective and efficient shipping methods for bulky items. - **Materials and Manufacturing:** The use of sustainable materials in the creation of watercraft kits can disrupt the materials and manufacturing industry by satisfying the demand for eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorized Modular Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-boat.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Asian Watercraft-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampan.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Blacked-Out Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-1.md) - [All-Black Foldable Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-kayaks.md) - [Performance-Driven Packraft Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacka-raft.md) - [Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycanoe-solo-2.md)