# Ultimate Yachting Machines BMW Group's DesignworksUSA Designs the New Intermarine 55 By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intermarine-55 References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/bmw-group-designworksusa-does-the-intermarine-55-luxury-yacht/) & [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2011/0117/life-intermarine-bmw-designworksusa-yachting-machine.html) If you're a fan of all things BMW, then you need to check out the new Intermarine 55. The Intermarine 55 is a new [luxury yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht) built by Intermarine and styled by [BMW Group's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-alpina) DesignworksUSA. As with anything BMW puts out, the Intermarine 55 is oozing with opulence and class. The yacht measures 57-feet and has room for up to seven people. The sizzling sea craft features a roomy and luxurious interior as well as a special spot for [launching watercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yacht-tender). The Intermarine 55 is priced at $2.2 million and should be available for purchase/ogling in July. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Yachts:** There is a growing demand for high-end yachts that offer opulence and class, presenting an opportunity for disruptive innovation in luxury yacht design and customization. - **Collaborative Design:** Collaboration between automotive and maritime industries, as seen in the partnership between Intermarine and BMW DesignworksUSA, is a trend that opens up possibilities for innovative design solutions in both sectors. - **Personalized Watercrafts:** The inclusion of a dedicated space for launching watercrafts in the Intermarine 55 highlights a trend towards customizable experiences, suggesting opportunities for disruptive innovation in personalized watercraft technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Yacht Manufacturing:** The luxury yacht manufacturing industry has the potential to adopt disruptive design approaches and technologies to meet the growing demand for extravagant and unique yachts. - **Automotive Design:** The collaboration between BMW Group's DesignworksUSA and Intermarine showcases the potential for innovation in automotive design by exploring new possibilities in the maritime industry. - **Watercraft Technology:** The integration of watercraft launching capabilities in luxury yachts highlights the need for disruptive innovation in watercraft technology to enhance the personalized and customizable experiences for yacht owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Custom-Built Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht.md) - [Red-Accented Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alia-57-yacht.md) - [Sleek Design-Forward Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts.md) - [Luxury Sea Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-horizons.md) - [Luxe Yacht-Like Sailboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeanneau-yachts-55-sailboat.md) - [Opulent Catamaran Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunreef-55-ultima.md) - [Luxury 72-Meter Super-Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Admiral-Yacht.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md)