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# Home-Built Pontoon Boat
"Gaze-Boat"

By IdeaMan | Published 2008-02-22 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-built-pontoon-boat-gaze-boat-approaches-boat-building-from-a-different
References: [liveangler](http://www.liveangler.com/watch.php?mdid=129)

Take the comforts of your backyard deck with you with this novel home-built version of a pontoon boat! According to the blog post, the builder was originally just going to build this gazebo on the edge of his dock, but, in his own words *"I thought .....I might just as well build the deck with floats on it and I can then take it out fishing tooâ€.*

It's the same old idea of building your own boat, but from a whole different perspective. If you have the skills to build a gazebo and a deck, I guess now you can build your own pontoon boat too! And in case the builder decides he wants to go out fishing alone, he included a remote-controlled trolling motor that is installed under the table in the gazebo, as well as a Lowrance Fish-Finder, and two electric winches with 40 lb anchors.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.4/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **DIY Watercraft:** The trend of building personalized watercrafts using basic skills is gaining popularity.
- **Portable Miniature Homes:** The trend of building portable miniature homes, combined with watercraft technology, can create innovative living solutions.
- **Remote-controlled Boats:** The rise of remote-controlled technology is bringing new opportunities for customization in boating.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Recreational Boating:** The recreational boating industry can capitalize on the trend by promoting user customization and sustainable boat building materials.
- **DIY Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can create new offerings, kits or packages to combine basic DIY projects and watercraft construction for a more diverse product line.
- **Outdoor Living:** The outdoor living industry can explore innovative approaches that merge boat building, backyard living, and other recreational activities to offer unique and personalized living experiences.

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