# Buoyant Watercraft BBQs The Barbecue Dining Boat Allows You to Grill on the Water By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-06-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-dining-boat References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/06/12/bbq-dining-boat-seems-perfect-for-summer-and-breaking-the-bank/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/11985) Imagine you’re having a summertime BBQ with friends and family, now imagine you’re doing that exact same thing except you’re on the Barbecue Dining Boat. This luxurious watercraft boasts seating for over 10 people, a [built-in charcoal-powered BBQ](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-huntsman-kettle-kamado) for your tasty summertime morsels and personal plate, beverage and silverware trays for each occupant. There is also ample storage space beneath the seats if you’re planning a full-day cookout. This gadget will make any meat-lover and/or boat-lover weak in the knees, as it is equipped to do both. At approximately 24 feet, this water-vessel is a monstrous man toy; the water-craft also features a [30-watt outboard motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-series) that is capable of maneuvering 2 1/2 mph through calm water conditions. This [luxury lounger is rechargeable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill), with one charge lasting approximately eight hours. The Barbecue Dining Boat will set you back $50,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Watercraft:** The Barbecue Dining Boat combines leisure and functionality, opening up opportunities for luxury watercraft with unique features. - **Outdoor Entertaining:** The integration of a built-in charcoal-powered BBQ on the watercraft creates opportunities for innovative outdoor entertaining experiences. - **Rechargeable Boating:** The Barbecue Dining Boat's rechargeable feature opens up possibilities for eco-friendly and sustainable boating experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Boat Manufacturing:** Boat manufacturers can explore the market for luxury watercraft that offer unique features like built-in BBQs. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the growing trend of innovative and immersive outdoor entertaining experiences. - **Renewable Energy:** The rechargeable feature of the Barbecue Dining Boat presents opportunities for companies in the renewable energy industry to develop efficient and sustainable boating technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Bar-Style Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-inflatable-dock-hangout-classic.md) - [Mobile Motorized Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goboat-20.md) - [Grill-Topped Portable Firepits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-firepit.md) - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Connected Backyard Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-charcoal-grill.md) - [Communal Outdoor Cooking Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-grill-table.md) - [Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat.md) - [Oversized Floating Water Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-15.md) - [Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-electric-boat-company.md)