# Ski-Toting Boats This High-Speed Boat Uses Skis to Enhance Its Lift By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-boat References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/seaski-watercraft/41046/) & [seaski.au](http://www.seaski.com.au/) The SkiSea is a high-speed boat concept, developed in Australia, that makes use of special high-tech skis that provide lift much like a [hydrofoil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-foils-liftx). The final production model of the SkiSea measures 8.25 x 3.5 meters, while its aluminum hull measures 7 x 3 meters. The vessel itself is powered by a pair of 300-horsepower engines that give the craft cruising speeds between 65 and 75 km/h, not to mention top speeds well over 93 km/h. The vessel weighs as much as 3.1 tons, but you wouldn't even know it looking at the way it makes a mockery of [rough waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner) to cruise through the sea. With its unique ski-embracing design and structure, the SkiSea is redefining what a high-speed boat will do thanks to its ability to stay rapid even in rough conditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-tech Ski-embracing Design:** The SkiSea boat concept utilizes special high-tech skis that provide lift much like a hydrofoil, opening up opportunities for further exploration of high-tech materials and designs in marine technology. - **High-speed Marine Transportation:** The SkiSea redefines high-speed boat performance with cruising speeds between 65 and 75 km/h, opening up opportunities for the development of efficient and sustainable water transportation solutions. - **Rough Wave Cruising Capability:** The SkiSea boasts the ability to smoothly cruise through rough waves, potentially disrupting the leisure and tourism industry by offering an innovative and exciting water recreational experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marine Technology:** The SkiSea boat concept opens up opportunities for the development of new and innovative materials and design in marine technology to enhance performance and sustainability. - **Transportation:** The SkiSea's high-speed performance and durability in rough waters presents the potential for development in efficient and sustainable water transportation solutions for both commercial and private use. - **Leisure and Tourism:** The SkiSea's ability to smoothly cruise through rough waves opens up opportunities for innovative and exciting water recreational experiences, potentially disrupting the leisure and tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vs9.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Range-Roving Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-boat.md)