# Hydrodynamic Gliding Yachts The 'Super Sports SS18' Boat Sits Above The Water For Added Speed By M | Published 2016-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gliding-yacht References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/glider-super-sports-ss18-08-15-2016/) & [glideryachts](http://glideryachts.com/) While most boats tend to have a majority of the vessel sitting in the water, the 'Super Sport SS18' opts for a much more innovative aesthetic that utilizes the efficiency of hydrodynamics to create a [gliding yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts). The craft actually sits above the water, allowing it to be much more quick and stable at moving through the waves. The 'Super Sport SS18' is a unique-looking vessel that is almost entirely hollow at the centre. The boat sits upon two large propellers that glide through the water, while providing an accelerated speed of 56-knots per hour. The crew and passengers sit above in a raised cockpit. The hollowed design allows air moves through the vessel rather than against, providing added stability to the ship despite it being much more of a framework than a solid boat. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/glider-super-sports-ss18-08-15-2016/), [glideryachts](http://glideryachts.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hydrodynamic Gliding Yachts:** Hydrodynamics-based gliding yachts offer increased speed and stability on water. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Boating:** The boating industry can explore hydrodynamic designs to create innovative and efficient vessels. - **Marine Technology:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in marine technology through the development of hydrodynamic gliding yachts. - **Luxury Travel:** The luxury travel industry can adopt hydrodynamic gliding yachts to offer unique and exhilarating experiences to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Shell-Like Premium Speed Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-capsule-super-sport.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Haute Hydrofoil Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plectrum-superyacht.md) - [Jet-Ski Powered Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md) - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md)