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# High Class Motorboats
S&T's Dinghy Yachts are Small and Luxurious

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-05 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinghy-yachts
References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/s-t-designs-deluxe-dinghy-yacht-for-the-megayacht-owners/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/2uf5a9l)

If you're looking to enter the yachting world, but don't want to dive into the deep end and spend millions of dollars, then the dinghy yachts from S&T may be right for you.

Think of S&T's dinghy yachts as entry level yachts. They come in two sizes--the 320 and the 520--and are perfect for [day trips and bay cruises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat). Normal yachts cost millions to purchase and even more to maintain. If you want all the [luxury of a yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht) without all the hassle then it's dinghy yachts or bust.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.2/10
- Popularity: 87% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Affordable Luxury Yachts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop entry-level yachts that offer the luxury experience at a more affordable price.
- **Small-scale Yacht Cruises:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact yacht models specifically designed for day trips and bay cruises.
- **Simplified Yacht Ownership:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide hassle-free yacht ownership options with reduced maintenance costs.

### Where This Applies

- **Luxury Yacht Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce cost-effective manufacturing techniques to produce luxury yachts.
- **Boat Rental and Charter Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop rental services that specialize in small-scale yacht cruises for day trips and bay cruises.
- **Yacht Maintenance and Service:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create efficient and affordable maintenance and service solutions for yacht owners.

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