# Upcycled Yachts The Boat Project by Lone Twin Uses Random Objects to Build a Boat By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-project-by-lone-twin References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20883/the-boat-project-by-lone-twin.html) & [lonetwin](http://www.lonetwin.com/) The Boat Project by [Lone Twin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-research-platform) is not the average yacht. It's made with random wooden objects such as a guitar, tennis racket, puzzles, chairs, rulers, picture frames and the list goes on. The UK-based company Lone Twin, Gary Winters and Gregg Whelan, asked people to donate items to contribute to the construction of this eclectic boat-but not just any items. People were asked to bring items that were attached with sentimental value and memory to create a vessel with "living and floating archives or people's stories and memories'. After collecting enough goods, the [30-foot yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts) set for sail from Chichester with Mike Barham as captain and a trained crew by his side. After making its [maiden voyage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunia-baru) throughout the summer, the yacht will return to the area and will be available for the public to check out. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/20883/the-boat-project-by-lone-twin.html), [lonetwin](http://www.lonetwin.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Upcycled Yachts:** Opportunity to create unique and personalized boats by repurposing random objects with sentimental value. - **Living Archival Vessels:** Creating boats that serve as floating archives of people's stories and memories. - **Community-driven Construction:** Engaging the public in the construction process by asking for item donations and involving them in the maiden voyage. ### Where This Applies - **Boat Building:** Exploring new ways to build boats using unconventional materials and involving the community. - **Tourism:** Offering the public the chance to experience and interact with unique upcycled yachts. - **Art and Design:** Blurring the lines between art and functionality by creating boats that are both visually appealing and meaningful. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorized Modular Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-boat.md) - [Physically Looped Canal Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat.md) - [Luxury Transparent Hull Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-capitolo.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Extreme Environment Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/75ft-explorer-sailing-yacht.md) - [Minimal Luxe Sailing Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y9-yacht.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Custom-Built Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht.md) - [Furutistic Reconfigurable Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yacht-design1.md) - [Modular Yacht Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacques-yves.md)