# Opulent Personal Watercraft The Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod Watercraft is Luxuriously Indulgent By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-rod References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/strand-craft-v8-wet-rod-luxury-personal-watercraft/32809/) & [strandcraft.nu](http://www.strandcraft.nu) The Strand Craft V8 Wet Rod is a [luxury personal watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat) designed to provide uncompromising opulence and performance on the water. It was designed by yacht designer Kurt Strand. The Wet Rod, which is still in development, will sport a sleek16-foot carbon finer/epoxy body. It will be equipped with a 300-horsepower, 5.7-liter V8 engine. Its [water jet propulsion system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-jet-ski-yacht) will enable it to hit an impressive top speed of 105 km/h. The Wet Rod will be available later this year, with prices starting at $49,000. It can be purchased with a range of optional extras including wood or [carbon fiber inlays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-wooden-surfboard), custom paint, a sound system and GPS capability. It will also be fitted with an ice box under the seat for drinks storage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Luxury Personal Watercraft:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing affordable luxury personal watercraft with advanced features and customization options. - **Carbon Fiber/epoxy Body:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing lightweight and sturdy body materials for watercraft that enhance performance and fuel efficiency. - **High-powered V8 Engine:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating watercraft with powerful and efficient engines that provide exceptional speed and performance on the water. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Watercraft Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating opulence, advanced technology, and customization into personal watercraft to cater to high-end consumers. - **Advanced Materials Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing and manufacturing lightweight and durable materials like carbon fiber/epoxy composites for various industries, including watercraft. - **Marine Engine Manufacturing Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing high-powered, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly engines for personal watercraft, optimizing speed and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Four-Seater Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-crosswave-waverunner.md) - [Haute Electric Cruising Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persico-zagato-1002-hyperboat.md) - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/searider-searacer.md) - [Boat-Like Jet Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanquish-yachts-vq11.md) - [Luxury Collaboration Hydrofoil Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candela-c8-polestar-edition-boat.md) - [All-Electric Personal Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-personal-watercraft.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Water Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maverick-gt-stormy-knight.md) - [Customizable Luxurious Superboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-superboat.md)