# Family Beach Boats Multi-Functional Water Cruiser Serves as a Creative Chill Spot By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-functional-cruiser References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/boat-together-and-stay-together-with-family-pleasure-cruiser/) & [studentpages.scad.edu](http://studentpages.scad.edu/~pvince20/) Patricia Vincent wanted to bring families together in an eco-friendly way to create a functional boat that also allows for open lines of communication between family members. The multi-functional cruiser can be used for [fishing, surfing, swimming, and sunbathing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat), providing uses for each family member. The boat is built from fiberglass and uses [electric power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model). The bow also swings open to reveal a ‘[personal beach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-shade)’ area and each seat can rotate to continuously keep lines of communication open. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Boats:** Opportunity for creating more sustainable and environmentally-conscious boats for various recreational activities. - **Multi-functional Watercraft:** Potential for developing versatile water cruisers that serve multiple purposes, catering to the needs of different family members or groups. - **Interactive Communication Design:** Disruption opportunity in designing boats that facilitate open lines of communication among family members or social groups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Boat Manufacturing:** Innovation potential in the boat manufacturing industry to create eco-friendly and multi-functional watercraft. - **Recreational Equipment:** Opportunity to introduce innovative and sustainable recreational equipment for outdoor activities on water. - **Outdoor Lifestyle:** Disruptive innovation potential in developing interactive and communication-focused products for the outdoor lifestyle market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylishly Chic Speed Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embryon-speed-boat.md) - [Hot Tub Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacruzzi.md) - [Convertible Exploration Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rand-roamer-29-boat.md) - [Three-in-One Aquatic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decathlon-x-outercraft-hydrobike.md) - [Modern Nordic Design Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hublo-houseboat.md) - [Multifunctional Four-Seater Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner.md) - [Relaxing Pontoon Boat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chill-series.md) - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Transforming Camper Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pol-luxe.md)