We’ve been writing about prefab and shipping container homes here quite a bit lately, and that’s included some interesting options like house boats. Well, repurposing industrial containers for homes — even houseboats — is not new, apparently, although it is probably more popular today than ever before.
This photo is of an old oil tank which was converted into a houseboat. It’s from 1939 and popular science. We’ve updated the photo ourselves with our art team (of one).
For more info on shipping container homes, find it in our directory.
Floating Home That Can Be Shipped Easily - It Fits Inside Shipping Containers
Floating homes provide a limitless natural relaxing atmosphere. Living in a houseboat is an exciting adventure too. You can even travel to different places without spending a lot of money. Also, you don’t have to bring bulky suitcases when you travel to beautiful and wonderful spots.
This particular floating abode is designed by Friday. They work with a passion to bring a wide range of dwellings associated with leisure. Residents can truly have unique living experiences in these houseboats. Couples can enjoy a romantic getaway because the size and layout of this house boat is suitable for two individuals. A small family can also maximize the space provided. And if a group of friends are ready for an exciting get-together, they can also use this floating home as a recreational space.
It is 6 meters wide and 10-18 meters long. It can be made into a standard house which has 3 bedrooms. Its conveniences consist of a complete kitchen for daily food prep and cooking. There is a good heating system and an AC generator. For barbecue lovers, they can use the upper veranda when the sun is up.
And for added adventure on holidays, residents can use the outboard motors and have short trips in various places. It is a perfect home that can be used for numerous recreational activities like paddling, water skiing, seafaring and other sailing explorations.
Another wonderful feature of this floating home is its modular design. It can be conveniently stored and shipped to almost any places in the world. And because it is created with ecological concern, its stimulated sludge wastewater management plant is perfectly designed by Friday.
For more of Friday’s work, find them in our shipping container homes directory.
Nautino Mini Houseboat
Rest and relaxation on the water? Is that what you’re looking for today?
And the adventure comes with it. These “Nautilus” are new, innovative design houseboats from a young, innovative company. Owner and manager Andreas Hoffmann personally works on the architectural planning of their several boat types. He has been awarded at the trade fair Boot & Fun 2012 in Berlin with the Innovation Award for its timeless design and environmentally friendly construction. Through various equipment options and floor plans you have the possibility to build a boat according to most people’s wishes and budget.
This one is the “Nautino Mini.”
According to the builders, “The Nautino, as a mini-version of the Nautilus, unites a motor yacht with benefits of a houseboat in a very special way.
SPECIFICATIONS:
exclusive design
no license required (for the standard model with 15 bhp)
flexible in equipment and layout
reasonably priced
“The premium equipment makes your Nautino to a boat of the extra class. In the versions mini (16m²) and maxi (21.5m²), with up to 7 berths, this boat is not only suitable for couples but also for families. It also functions perfectly as a lake home or an onshore weekend home.”
Find more from Nautilus and other houseboats we’ve indexed in our Home Designers and Builders Directory. You can search the company’s name and look builders near your area. And to see more houeboats, click here.
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