Flotation test prototype

I like the catamaran-like hull shape because it gives huge amounts of stability for a relatively small displacement. To actually test the stability I’ve made a 1:10 scale prototype from styrofoam and hot-glue.

I did some test by adding the weight of a couple of people (to scale). The model kept beautifully stable. 2 people sitting on one side of the boat will not be a problem. She even managed to carry the weight of about 10-12 people without too much trouble.

It all starts with a plan…

I’ve been walking around with this idea for a tiny house boat for a while. Every now and then the idea pops up and turns into a small doodle on a Sunday morning.

A few specs:

• It should sleep at least 2 comfortably.
• It should be stable and sturdy.
• It should preferably have electric (silent) propulsion.
• It should be small enough to pass under most bridges here in the Netherlands, which limits the height to 2.5 meters, preferably less.