# Aerodynamic Superboats Darko Markovic's 'The Eagle Yacht' Features Solar Panels & Jet Propulsion By manzil | Published 2010-08-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eagle-yacht References: [automotto.org](http://www.automotto.org/entry/eagle-yacht-is-a-supercar-on-water/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/darmar) Serbian designer Darko Markovic's The Eagle Yacht is an extreme yacht that includes the aerodynamic characteristics of a superboat. This dynamic design ensures a speedy water ride with maximum safety. The Eagle Yacht is made of Kevlar fibers and is integrated with solar panels. The yacht is powered by a 250 KW direct drive propulsion system and its wide body ensures stability even at extreme speeds. **Implications** - Darko Markovic was inspired by different types of supercars as well as advanced water aerodynamics. The boat is very fast and has a badass design. The seats inside the boat look like they came from a supercar such as a Ferrari. The Eagle Yacht is pictured in both red and white coloring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aerodynamic Superboats:** The design of the Eagle Yacht showcases the trend of incorporating aerodynamic features from supercars into boats, providing a speedy and safe water ride. - **Integration of Solar Panels:** The use of integrated solar panels in the Eagle Yacht highlights the trend of sustainable energy solutions in the boating industry, offering an environmentally-friendly power source. - **Direct Drive Propulsion Systems:** The adoption of a 250 KW direct drive propulsion system in the Eagle Yacht reflects the trend of advanced propulsion technologies in superboats, enabling efficient and powerful water rides. ### Who This Affects Most - **Boating Industry:** The Eagle Yacht's design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for boat manufacturers to create aerodynamically advanced vessels for enhanced speed and stability. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The integration of solar panels in the Eagle Yacht suggests potential innovation opportunities for the renewable energy industry to develop more efficient and practical solutions for marine applications. - **Propulsion Technology Industry:** The adoption of a direct drive propulsion system in the Eagle Yacht indicates potential disruptive innovation opportunities for propulsion technology companies to create more powerful and efficient systems for high-performance boats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Solar Panel Luxe Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flame-superyacht.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Tender Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superyacht-tender.md) - [Riproaring Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-electric-boats.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-88m-superyacht-concept.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md)