# Emissions-Free Leisure Boats This Eco-Friendly Vessel from Vik Boats Has a Silent Operation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vik-boats References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/vik-boats-electric-eco-friendly-boat-uses-solar-energy-and-wind-power/) & [vik-boats](https://www.vik-boats.com/) This eco-friendly vessel from Vik Boats has been conceptually created to offer a more sustainable way for consumers to sail the seas that doesn't skimp when it comes to offering a multitude of different functionalities. Powered by both [solar and wind energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-blanc), the [emissions-free boat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-boat-model) is outfitted with a kitchen and [comfortable living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat) that changes in orientation to be perfect for cooking or relaxing. The vessel has been designed for cruising, which means it has just enough power to overcome wind and waves but is focused on leisure voyages for passengers to enjoy. The conceptual Vik Boats vessel is also integrated with a small diesel generator that can be activated in the event of an emergency or storm to keep it going. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Leisure Boats:** The trend towards eco-friendly leisure boats that utilize renewable energy sources like solar and wind power presents opportunities for businesses to develop new sustainable models for recreational boating. - **Multifunctional Boat Design:** Boats that offer a variety of different functionalities and living spaces for passengers to work, relax, and cook present opportunities for businesses to innovate in the leisure and tourism industries. - **Emissions-free Marine Transportation:** The development of eco-friendly leisure boats could pave the way for a larger trend towards emissions-free marine transportation, creating opportunities for businesses to disrupt the traditional boating industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Recreational Boating:** The trend towards eco-friendly leisure boats presents opportunities for businesses in the recreational boating industry to differentiate themselves by offering sustainable models for consumers. - **Tourism:** Innovative, multifunctional boat designs present opportunities for businesses in the tourism industry to offer new and exciting ways for tourists to explore coastal areas and waterways. - **Transportation:** The trend towards emissions-free marine transportation could disrupt the traditional transportation industry, creating opportunities for businesses to develop new sustainable solutions for moving goods and people by sea. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar Panel-Covered Boat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-porrima-concept-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Minimalist Solar Power Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soel-senses-62-electric-catamaran.md) - [Solar-Powered Private Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen50.md) - [All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-eliseo-day-boat.md) - [Emissions-Free Sport Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wake-boat.md) - [Hydrofoiling Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoiling-electric-boats.md) - [Opulent Eco-Friendly Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneiric-yacht.md) - [Solar-Powered Compact Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fng-sng.md)