# Submersible Jet Skis The Platypus Submarine Can Travel Both On Water and Under Water By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-08-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypus-submarine References: [diseno-art](http://www.diseno-art.com/news_content/2011/08/platypus-submarine-concept/) & [ideotheque](http://www.ideotheque.com/) A design conceived by Francois-Alexandre Bertrand and naval architect Philippe Roulin, the Platypus Submarine is an innovative [boat-submarine hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-kit) that can travel both above water and under water. The Platypus Submarine has a central hull, where riders are meant to sit, flanked by two pontoons, which are joined by four horizontal arms. When these arms are horizontal, the craft acts like a [jet ski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht) and the riders can travel on the water's surface. The same four horizontal arms can also rotate downward; when this happens, the center section dips into the water and takes the riders under water. As Diseno-Art points out, however, the two outer pontoons stay at water level at all times, meaning the Platypus Submarine isn't a *real* submarine -- not in the actual sense of the word. Even if it can't ever submerge completely under water, the Platypus is still a cool design by anyone's standards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Hybrid Watercraft:** The Platypus Submarine is a hybrid watercraft that can travel both on water and under water, presenting opportunities for innovative transportation solutions. - **Convertible Vehicles:** The design of the Platypus Submarine showcases the potential for convertible vehicles that can seamlessly transition between different modes of transportation. - **Multi-functional Watercraft:** The multi-functional capabilities of the Platypus Submarine highlight the growing trend of watercraft that can serve multiple purposes and cater to different environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Maritime Transportation:** The maritime transportation industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by hybrid watercraft like the Platypus Submarine. - **Recreational Vehicles:** The recreational vehicles industry can consider the potential for convertible vehicles inspired by the design of the Platypus Submarine. - **Outdoor Adventure Tourism:** The outdoor adventure tourism industry can tap into the demand for multi-functional watercraft that offer unique experiences, such as the Platypus Submarine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uboat-worx-super-sub.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Lightweight Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subnado.md) - [Modular Aquatic Scooter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lefeet-p1.md) - [Manta Ray-Inspired Submarines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kronos-armored-submarine.md) - [Jet-Ski Powered Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-16.md)