Novaboat residential yachts – self-sufficient living solutions on movable hulls

Residential yachts from Novaboat combine spacious living areas with the sailing dynamics of modern hulls. The models are the result of a consistently technical approach that combines self-sufficiency, efficiency, and genuine sailing performance. This creates an alternative to classic houseboats that not only floats but also sails confidently and allows for long-term stays away from fixed marinas. Novaboat develops residential yachts that deliberately set themselves apart from classic houseboats. The concept combines the living comfort of a spacious property with the driving dynamics of a seagoing vessel. The models are based on the requirement to design mobile living spaces that are not only floatable but also fully navigable. The company thus targets people who want to combine self-sufficiency, freedom of movement, and technical confidence in a professionally constructed watercraft.

Residential yachts offer living space and yacht handling

Novaboat describes the models not as houseboats, but as residential yachts, because their handling, hull construction, and technical implementation are much closer to modern yachts. Despite their large living spaces, the vessels achieve high maneuverability and stable positioning. A prototype with around 70 to 75 square meters of living space shows that a wide superstructure and a compact hull do not have to be contradictory. The deck area remains large, the steering precise, and the ride feels smoother than on conventional houseboats, whose design is usually more geared towards pure accommodation.

Catamarans and monohulls with different propulsion systems

Novaboat offers two basic series: catamarans and monohulls. The catamarans are slightly wider and single-story, designed for stability and a smooth ride, mostly equipped with diesel engines. The monohulls, on the other hand, are two-story and exclusively electrically powered. Both systems are designed to ensure that sailing characteristics and living comfort are not dependent on each other. The decisive factor is the use of inboard engines instead of outboard motors. This creates a sailing experience that is superior to conventional houseboats: more efficient, more straightforward, and with a significant increase in torque.

Drive technology with inboard engines, shaft system, and efficient propellers

Novaboat integrates the drives completely into the hulls. The engines remain invisible and work in conjunction with a classic shaft system. This design allows the use of larger propellers with higher torque. Even large residential yachts up to seventeen meters in length can thus move with low fuel consumption. In canal operation, values of around ten liters are sufficient for twenty tons of displacement. The demonstration operation showed that even water ski-like accelerations would be possible, although this use is not the main focus. Rather, the statement serves as an indication of the power reserves and efficiency of the drive concept.

Hulls with calculated draft and high lateral area

The hulls of the houseboats were calculated on a computer and deliberately kept slim. Depending on the model, the draft is around ninety centimeters to over one meter ten. This creates a large lateral area that reduces the influence of crosswinds – a typical problem for many houseboats. Should drift nevertheless occur, powerful side thrusters are available. The combination of hull shape, draft, and thrusters ensures course stability and allows for less correction than with conventional models in this class.

Novaboat introduces a high level of self-sufficiency – living without the need for a marina

A key feature of residential yachts is long-term self-sufficiency. Many bodies of water have limited mooring spaces, especially in large cities such as Berlin. The Novaboat philosophy does not regard the mooring as a place of residence, but as a base of operations. The residential yacht is designed to enable users to spend weeks or even months on open lakes. Solar panels, fresh water treatment from the lake, sewage systems, and large energy storage units are available for this purpose. For many users, refueling with diesel once a year is sufficient. The generator usually remains switched off in summer, as the solar panels can reach values of up to 5.5 kilowatts.

Liveaboard yacht with integrated boat garage and smart home control

There is an integrated boat garage between the hulls. A dinghy can be launched there, which can be used for shopping or short trips. The user can remain anchored on the main ship and use the smaller boat independently. The technology is complemented by smart home control from Loxone. Electrical systems, heating, lighting, and household functions can be controlled automatically or adjusted manually. The residential yachts are insulated, habitable all year round, and only require an additional power source via generator or shore power in winter.