3 Trendy Boat Designs In 2022

​Change is the only constant thing in this world, they say. And boat designs are no exception to this.

Over the years, boat designs have evolved dramatically. They've already progressed from wood to fiberglass, sail to power, and displacement to planing. And with the presence of technology, further changes in the designs will happen in no time.

This article will give you a sneak peek at some newly developed boat designs:

1. Foiling craft
   Have you ever seen a watercraft that flies? Well, that’s the foiling craft for you. Foiling crafts, which lift out of the water to skim across its surface, have been around for a long time. However, they have yet to achieve popularity in the recreational boating and yachting industries. That's starting to change, with several new high-end foiling craft hitting the market in recent years. 
   
   One of the brands that create foiling craft is Foiler. Their foiling craft uses a diesel-electric power system, a hybrid BMW engine, and an electric torpedo driving unit from Enata. At 17 knots, the hull lifts out of the water on carbon fiber foils and reaches a peak speed of 40 knots. At a speed of 20 knots, the boat has a range of 260 nautical miles.
   
   
2. Smart Boats
   The rise of smart gadgets and electronics has reached the watercraft community. Solar panels and integrated photovoltaic arrays are being put on an increasing number of production boats as solar power becomes a more practical alternative for hybrid-electric vessels.
   
   There’ll be an increase in power storage capacity and power management with these technological advancements. One example of a brand that produces smart boats is Sea Ray. Their smart boats have lighter batteries and advanced monitoring systems. And improvements like these will be further seen in the production of smart boats shortly. 
   
   
3. Carbon Fiber and Composite Materials
   One of the most recognizable differences among the boats created over the years is the construction of their hulls, structural reinforcements, and onboard gear. With a few exceptions, the days of mass-produced wooden boats or large, overly thick fiberglass hulls that slowed performance are long gone.
   
   Manufacturers are increasingly leaning toward lightweight materials. Some builders utilize pure carbon-fiber packages to obtain the highest speeds, while others use a smart combination of composite construction. And, as time goes on, builders will create boats that are stronger yet lighter and quicker.

Conclusion
The constructors' current objective is to create boats that are lightweight, sturdy, and fast. And with the ongoing improvement of technology will result in more new boat designs with enhanced characteristics. 

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