The Waterbuggy is a new personal watercraft designed for families that like to take things slow and steady out on the water. The Waterbuggy is essentially a souped-up bumper boat designed to operate in deeper waters.
The Waterbuggy was created by the Bodrum Marine Group of Turkey. The watercraft has a simple, circular design and can seat up to three. Operating the craft is easy thanks to its joystick that lets you turn the Waterbuggy a full 360 degrees. The craft has four different engine options available with none being able to go more than 10 MPH. Despite its tame nature, I could see this craft appealing to many types of people, including families and fishermen. Currently the craft is only available on special order and is sold for anywhere between $9,900 and $10,600.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Slow Water Recreation
- The Waterbuggy's design caters to a trend of people seeking slow and leisurely water activities.
- Family-friendly Watercraft
- The Waterbuggy's appeal to families reflects a trend of seeking watercraft that can accommodate multiple passengers.
- Simplistic Watercraft Design
- The circular and joystick-operated design of the Waterbuggy highlights a trend of minimalistic and user-friendly watercraft.
Sectors Adopting This
- Leisure and Recreation
- The Waterbuggy presents an opportunity for the leisure and recreation industry to cater to individuals seeking slow and family-friendly water activities.
- Marine Manufacturing
- The Waterbuggy's unique design opens up opportunities for innovation in the marine manufacturing industry, particularly in the development of simplistic and user-friendly watercraft.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The Waterbuggy can be integrated into tourism and hospitality offerings to provide unique and leisurely water experiences for guests.
