# Hybrid Hammock Boats The Hammocraft Combines a Boat Raft With a Relaxing Lounger By M | Published 2016-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-raft References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2016/05/hammocraft/) & [hammocraft](http://hammocraft.com/) Taking the term relaxation to a whole new level is the Hammocraft that combines [floating on a boat raft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin) across the open waters with an integrated lounging hammock. The boat lets users sit inside hammocks instead of seats to provide the utmost relaxing summertime experience. The Hammocraft is a hybrid water accessory that features two surf board-style panels that are designed to hold up to five [single hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anymaka-hammock-tent) above water. The hammocks are suspended upon rods that keep the hammocks weightless above the water. Users can also bring aboard [paddles to stir the raft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacka-raft) from their hammock. While the raft isn't designed to move at high speeds across the water, it does provide a floating place to relax that is simultaneously mobile. r ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Water Accessories:** Opportunity to create innovative and relaxing water accessories that combine different elements. - **Floating Lounging Hammocks:** Opportunity to develop and design floating lounging hammocks for a unique and relaxing experience. - **Integrating Surfboards and Hammocks:** Opportunity to combine surfboards and hammocks to create a new type of water leisure product. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity to create new products for outdoor recreational activities on the water. - **Water Sports:** Opportunity to innovate in the water sports industry by creating unique and relaxing water accessories. - **Leisure and Lifestyle:** Opportunity to cater to the market demand for innovative and relaxing leisure and lifestyle products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oversized Floating Water Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-15.md) - [Aftermarket Paddleboard Loungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-paddle-lounge.md) - [Hot Tub Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacruzzi.md) - [Dual-Posture Stand-Up Paddleboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standup-paddleboards.md) - [Hammock-Hauling Micro-Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microcamper.md) - [Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-x-outercraft-hydrobike.md) - [Vehicle-Mounted Hammock Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outpost-overland-hammock-stand.md) - [Featherlight Hammock Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hammock.md) - [Soothing Boat-Like Lounge Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoa-chair.md)