# Mobile Aquatic Hammocks The Float Catamaran is Designed for Lazy Days on the Water By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/float-catamaran References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/float-foldable-solar-catamaran-to-spend-time-at-the-lake/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/jeffrey_greger) I am really liking where designers Jeffrey Greger and Timo Buecker are going with the Float Catamaran. The Float Catamaran is a [solar-powered watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dianai-solar-sailer) designed to let students and members of the lower and middle classes get in on the world of boating. The Float Catamaran is designed with [rooftop solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng) that provide the vessel with eco-friendly power. Steering is done via a touchscreen remote that also displays essential information about the craft. My favorite feature of this design is its [hammock seats designed for maximum relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-series). While I wouldn't feel safe sailing around the world in the Float Catamaran, it does seem like the perfect boat for a lazy day at the lake or bay. As a student and member of the middle class, I am definitely pulling for the Float Catamaran to see reality sometime soon. I want to boat too, damn it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Solar-powered Watercraft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and develop new solar-powered watercrafts that are eco-friendly and accessible to a wider range of consumers. - **Touchscreen Remote Control:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly touchscreen remote controls that not only steer the vessel but also display essential information about the craft. - **Hammock Seats:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce comfortable and relaxing hammock seats as a feature in various watercraft designs. ### Where This Applies - **Boating and Marine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign traditional boating and marine industry by incorporating eco-friendly solar technology for a wider consumer base. - **Electronics and Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced touchscreen remote controls with multi-functionality for various industries, including watercrafts. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate comfortable seating solutions, like hammock seats, for outdoor recreational activities, including boating and water sports. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Multi-Person Water Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-hammock.md) - [RV Camper Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caracat-caravan-catamaran.md) - [Autonomous Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/callboats-cat-10l.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Transforming Camper Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pol-luxe.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Folding Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iziboat.md) - [Revolutionary Electric Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-catamaran.md) - [Oversized Floating Water Hammocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-15.md)