# Floating Jack o' Lanterns The Pumpkin Boat By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-11 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-boats-when-pumpkins-are-too-large-to-carve References: [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7661142.stm) I am loving [pumpkin boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tri-pumpkin), where larger than life pumpkins get a new lease on life. In the UK a beast was hollowed out and had an [outboard motor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model) attached to the hollowed out pumpkin before it was sailed down a river at a top speed of 4 mph. Apparently it handled fairly well, for a pumpkin. The pumpkin boat isn't only a UK thing, though. A Wisconsin man carved one into a canoe, in which he plans to [paddle 150 miles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacka-raft) in eight days to raise money for children with special needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pumpkin Boats:** Creating innovative water vessels out of pumpkins for recreational and philanthropic purposes. - **Extreme Pumpkin Carving:** Exploring the art of carving pumpkins into unconventional forms, like canoes, for unique experiences. - **Fundraising Adventures:** Using adventurous activities like pumpkin boating to raise money for charitable causes. ### Where This Applies - **Recreation and Leisure:** Opportunity to create unique recreational activities and attractions centered around pumpkin boats. - **Art and Craft:** Market for specialized carving tools and techniques for extreme pumpkin carving enthusiasts. - **Nonprofit and Philanthropy:** Utilizing creative and adventurous fundraising initiatives, like pumpkin boat journeys, to support charitable organizations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physically Looped Canal Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looptheloop-boat.md) - [Seasonal Jack-O-Lantern Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-potion-liqueur.md) - [Hot Tub Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacruzzi.md) - [Stacking Pumpkin Display Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-stacking-kit.md) - [Jack-o’-lantern Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jackolantern-pizza.md) - [Bath Bomb Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-tealight.md) - [Mobile Motorized Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goboat-20.md) - [Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-friendly-motorized-boats.md) - [Halloween-Themed Fire Pit Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-carved-pumpkin.md)