# Open Water Bumper Boats The Waterbuggy is Designed for Boaters Who Like to Take Things Slow By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-06 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waterbuggy References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/waterbuggy/20045/) & [waterbuggystore](http://waterbuggystore.com/) The Waterbuggy is a new [personal watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht) designed for families that like to take things slow and steady out on the water. The Waterbuggy is essentially a souped-up [bumper boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-kit) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat). Currently the craft is only available on special order and is sold for anywhere between $9,900 and $10,600. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-friendly-motorized-boats.md) - [Multifunctional Four-Seater Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supermarine-mm01.md) - [Pedal-Assist Electric Water Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otter-bike-explorer.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Electric Bike-Like Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envo-hydra-waterbike.md) - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Balanced Hydrofoil Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocean-overboat-100f.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md)