# Bright Blue Speed Boats The Sculptural RAL5105 by Xavier Veilhan By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ral5105-by-xavier-veilhan References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/xavier-veilhans-bright-blue-boat-is-more-of-a-floating-sculpture/) & [luxuryculture](http://www.luxuryculture.com/) Imagine cruising the high seas in a boat as blue as the crystal waters beneath you; with the RAL5105 by Xavier Veilhan, this dream can be your reality. Estimated to sell for upwards of $221,000, this collaboration between multi-disciplinary artist Veilhan and Austrian shipyard Frauscher is an artistic expression of movement. Xavier Veilhan's RAL5105 boasts a 220 HP motor and can accommodate eight passengers. It will be on display until July 20th at Hôtel Hermitage in Monte-Carlo and then will be sold at auction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 54% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Luxury Watercrafts:** Artistic expression is being brought to the waters by creating luxury watercrafts that are not only functional but also unique and visually appealing. - **Incorporating Art Into Transportation:** Collaborating with artists to create transportation vehicles, like speed boats, is a way to bring creativity into unexpected places. - **Exclusive Watercraft Collaborations:** Collaborations between artists and shipyards create exclusive, limited edition watercrafts that offer a unique experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Boating Industry:** The luxury boating industry can benefit from collaborations with artists to create unique and visually appealing watercrafts that add value. - **Art and Design Industry:** The art and design industry can leverage collaborations with other industries, including transportation, to expand creative offerings. - **Auction Industry:** The collaboration between Xavier Veilhan and Frauscher presented an opportunity for the auction industry to showcase unique art pieces that are functional, creating a new category of collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red-Accented Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alia-57-yacht.md) - [Luxurious Recreational Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-electric-boat.md) - [Sleek Design-Forward Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikonic-yachts.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Ultra-Fast Hybrid Speedboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-speedboat.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Custom-Built Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht.md) - [Luxury Collaboration Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candela-c8-polestar-edition-boat.md) - [Customizable Luxurious Superboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-superboat.md) - [Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-concept-yacht.md)