# Speed Demon Dinghys The Minx 18V Rips Through the Water Like a Supercar On Land By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minx-18v References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/minx-18v-speedboat-corvette-performance-toyota-price/12601/) & [minxpowerboats](http://www.minxpowerboats.com/photos.html#) The Minx 18V speedboat from Minx Powerboats is one of the best examples of “don’t judge a book by its cover” that I’ve seen in some time. While rocking a four-seat design, the Minx 18V has the ability to hit a top speed of 75-80 miles per hour (for a tiny little speedboat). The Minx V18 travels around 25% times faster than a regular stock speedboat (not all, but most) which is mostly due to the aerodynamic enhancements that include beautiful “gull-wing” shaped sides and bow. I can guarantee that relaxing in this sucker is just a waste of power! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 4% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aerodynamic Speedboats:** The enhancement of sea craft design to reach speeds faster than regular stock boats. - **Luxury Watercraft:** Development of watercraft that allows for increased speed and luxury recreational experiences. - **Advanced Marine Technology:** Continued integration of advanced technology in the design of marine vessels for superior performance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Recreational Boating:** Opportunities for businesses that specialize in the recreational boating industry to develop innovative watercraft designs. - **Luxury Tourism:** Development of high-end watercraft to provide a unique and luxurious tourism experience. - **Marine Engineering:** Opportunities for marine engineering firms to integrate advanced technology in the design and development of high-performance watercraft. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Boat-Like Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanquish-yachts-vq11.md) - [Cost-Conscious Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veer-x13.md) - [Racing-Ready Electric Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mach-one-electric-skateboard.md) - [Customizable Luxurious Superboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-superboat.md) - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Electric Hydrofoil Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-hyperfoil.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Mini Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukko-s.md)