Stunning and Must-Have New Boat and Yacht Design Trends To Watch
What emerging boating and yacht design trends are becoming the must-haves for those serious about a gem of the seas that really stuns?
Whether shopping for a new boat, retro fitting an existing one, or commissioning your dream vessel of a lifetime it pays to be up on the latest trends. Even if all the regular maintenance, captain’s salaries, docking, and boat insurance isn’t making a difference to your wallet, who wants to drop so much , and wait so long for something which is already out of date by the time it is done?
So what’s hot now?
Alien Ships on the Horizon
Some of the very hottest new yacht concepts are looking more and more like UFOs. There is the Strand Craft 122 superyacht by Gray Design, and now the X-Alien by Stefano Pastrovich which takes minimalism on the water to a new level.
Fashion on the High Seas
Fashion model Kaya Wittenburg has recently been in the limelight not just for photo shoots on yachts off the coast of the Bahamas, but for leading in bringing fashion labels to prime property developments. We’ve already seen the world’s most fabulous luxury brand designers craft their own super-yachts like Armani’s Main, and Lamborghini’s futuristic looking power- yacht. So when commissioning a new vessel, making over interiors, or chartering a yacht, who the designer brand on board is will quickly become a differentiating factor.
Workplace Culture on the Water
Leading corporations around the world are increasingly using workplace culture, amenities, and even branded residences to stand out, improve productivity, and attract and retain the best talent. Apple is doing it, and Facebook too. Why should it be restricted to land lubber brands? Yachting Magazine says enhanced crew accommodations are among the next important trends, and some have posed more fashionable uniforms are a must have too.
Sustainability
Another serious trend from terra-firma that is making its way onto boats and isn’t likely to go away is sustainability. For some this is hybrid and renewable power, for others rainwater harvesting, and then there are indoor gardens and chef’s farms on board.
Multiple Everything
When you’ve run out of accessories and features to put on your modest boat, it’s time to double up on everything. The most impressive vessels out there today now boast multiple gyms, movie theaters, and even multiple helicopter pads.
Mobility
More and better dinghies, windsurfing gear, and even piling on your favorite collector cars are all popular add-ons today. However, it is crucial for yacht and even modest sailors to make sure that however simple or spectacularly outrageous their upgrades are it is critical to equally upgrade their boat insurance to make sure all of their improvements and additions, and use of them are covered too.
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