# Minimalist Lounge Boats The BeachRay Lounge Boat is Stripped Down to the Bare Essentials By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachray References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/beachray-floating-lounge-boat/31966/) & [beachrayboats](http://www.beachrayboats.com/) The BeachRay is a minimalist boat that features only the most basic components, making it an easy-to-operate [lounge boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat) perfect for chilling on calm waters. The boat is stripped down to its basic components. It's essentially a [floating deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-15) that is operated via a drive engine with basic controls. The boat's basic structure consists of a pair of foam-filled hulls that support its flat, open deck. The deck, which measures 4.3 x 2 meters, is as minimalist as can be. It has two removable [reclining beach chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-beach-chair), two removable 45.5-liter coolers and a simple set of stick controls. The BeachRay's structure is so simple that it can be broken down in under 10 minutes with basic tools for off-season storage. It is also very lightweight at just 150 kg, and can be easily towed to and from the waters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Boat Design:** Opportunity for designing and manufacturing boats with stripped-down, minimalistic components and easy-to-operate features. - **Portable Water Recreation:** Opportunity for developing portable water recreation equipment that is lightweight, easy to assemble, and can be towed to various locations. - **Simplified Watercraft Storage:** Opportunity for creating innovative storage solutions for watercraft that can be easily disassembled and stored using basic tools. ### Where This Applies - **Boat Manufacturing:** Opportunity for boat manufacturers to cater to the demand for minimalistic, easy-to-operate boats for recreational purposes. - **Outdoor Recreation Equipment:** Opportunity for outdoor equipment manufacturers to develop lightweight and portable water recreation gear, like lounge boats, for consumers. - **Storage Solutions:** Opportunity for companies specializing in storage solutions to create innovative products specifically designed for easy disassembly and storage of watercraft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxing Pontoon Boat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-series.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Minimal Outdoor Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bask-lounge.md) - [Convertible Exploration Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rand-roamer-29-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md) - [Inflatable Two-Level Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portless-catamaran.md) - [Versatile Beach Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-beach-chair.md) - [Motorized Modular Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-boat.md)