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Solar-Powered Hammock Boats

The 'MelloShip' Introduces a Relaxing New Way to Enjoy the Water

— September 26, 2016 — Unique
The MelloShip is an absolute blast -- drive a hammock across a lake or bring a friend and sit in two hammocks suspended side-by-side.

The silent electric motor moves you along at a jogging speed. The motor is controlled by a hand-held, waterproof remote control. The battery for the motor is charged by a solar panel, which charges battery, even while you are using it. It is environmentally friendly and creates no noise, no water pollution, since the battery can be charged directly by sun.

It can be customized for use as a yoga platform in the middle of the lake or for a picnic with two pop-up seats.
You can even pre-set a route (using a specific motor) which lets you record a route (specific path) across a lake (up to two miles). Then, you just hit go, no need to touch anything and you are off on a two mile cruise on the lake. Because who wants to deal with the hassles of steering when there is serious day dreaming to be achieved? The MelloShip is a whole new way to enjoy the water.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Boats - Opportunity for businesses to develop and market solar-powered boats for environmentally friendly water transportation.
2. Hammock Innovations - Opportunity for businesses to create and sell innovative hammock designs for unique and comfortable outdoor experiences.
3. Remote Control Motors - Opportunity for businesses to develop and manufacture remote control motors for various recreational watercrafts.
Industry Implications
1. Boating - Opportunity for boating industry to embrace eco-friendly technologies and offer solar-powered boats as a new way for consumers to enjoy the water.
2. Outdoor Recreation - Opportunity for outdoor recreation industry to capitalize on the popularity of hammocks by designing and selling hammock-related products and experiences.
3. Electronics Manufacturing - Opportunity for electronics manufacturing industry to produce remote control motors for watercrafts and tap into the growing demand for remote-controlled devices.
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