Designing a human powered watercraft for fishing and relaxing purpose on a lake and pond


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Creator/Artist: Pratyush Mahapatra

Category: Mobility Design

Document: P2 Project

Batch: 2022-2024

Source: India,   IDC IIT Bombay

Period:  2019-onwards

Medium: Report pdf

Supervisor: Prof. Unni Mohan


Detailed Description

This concept introduces a groundbreaking human-powered fishing boat designed specifically for serene lakes and ponds across India. The vessel aims to elevate the fishing experience while encouraging fishing as a recreational sport. Beyond its functional purpose, the boat also has the potential to serve as a sustainable tourism attraction, showcasing the natural beauty of India’s water bodies. By blending leisure, adventure, and ecological awareness, this idea envisions a renewed fishing culture that supports eco-friendly tourism and promotes the conservation of aquatic environments.