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MINIMAL VIABLE PRODUCT

The MVP Seastead

A practical, ship-in-a-container seastead designed for early adopters who want to live on the water with maximum stability and minimum complexity.

Explore the Design

Built for Real-World Testing

This MVP version delivers the core benefits of your original trimaran-style seastead — exceptional stability from three foil legs, solar self-sufficiency, and comfortable living for two — while being dramatically smaller, simpler, and shippable in a single 40-foot container.

Scaled MVP Design

A 1/3.5 scale version of your original concept, optimized for container shipping while preserving the key stability and hydrodynamic advantages.

Platform Layout

Living Area

Three foil legs + triangular truss living area

  • Overall length: 22 ft
  • Maximum width: 14 ft
  • Living height: 6 ft (floor to ceiling)

Key Design Decisions for MVP

  • Three NACA 0030 foil legs (scaled)
  • Small waterline area for stability
  • Modular aluminum truss structure
  • Integrated solar roof
  • Two RIM drive thrusters (rear legs)
  • Simplified stabilizer wings
    • Stability Advantage

    The three-foil-leg configuration provides a much softer ride than conventional monohulls or catamarans of similar size.

    Technical Specifications

    Parameter MVP Value Notes
    Overall Length 22 ft Front to back of triangle
    Beam (Width) 14 ft At rear of triangle
    Living Area ~180 sq ft Enclosed truss structure
    Leg Length 9.5 ft ~4.75 ft submerged
    Leg Foil NACA 0030 5 ft chord × 1.5 ft thick
    Power System 2.2 kW solar + 8 kWh battery Expandable
    Watermaker 8–12 gallons/day Energy recovery type
    Propulsion 2 × 1.2 kW RIM drives Electric, low drag
    Stabilizers 3 × simplified wings Active elevator control
    Accommodations 2 adults Convertible double berth
    Dry Weight ~3,800 lbs Excluding water & supplies

    One 40ft Container Shipping

    All structural components, panels, and systems are designed to pack efficiently into a single standard 40-foot shipping container.

    Shipping Breakdown

    • Aluminum truss beams (max 19.5 ft)
    • Three foil legs (stackable)
    • Composite floor & wall panels
    • Solar array (flat-packed)
    • Electrical & plumbing kits
    • Stabilizer assemblies

    Total packed volume fits with room for tools and assembly hardware.

    Container Loading Concept

    Truss Sections
    Foil Legs

    Estimated assembly time: 5–7 days with 3–4 people

    MVP Feature Set

    Power & Water

    • 2.2 kW solar array on roof
    • 8 kWh lithium battery bank
    • 2 kW inverter/charger
    • 8–12 gal/day watermaker
    • 50-gallon fresh water tank

    Living Essentials

    • Convertible double berth
    • Small fridge/freezer (3.5 cu ft)
    • Compact marine head (composting option)
    • Small galley with sink
    • Abundant storage (underfloor + walls)

    Stability & Handling

    • Three foil legs (low motion)
    • Two 1.2 kW RIM thrusters
    • Simplified active stabilizers
    • Integrated ladders on each leg
    • Small rear deck extension

    Why This MVP Matters

    Lower Cost

    Estimated build cost: $85,000–$115,000 (vs $400k+ for full-size version).

    Fast Deployment

    Can be manufactured in Asia and delivered to the Caribbean in 8–10 weeks.

    Real Data

    Perfect platform for collecting performance data before scaling to larger models.

    Ready to Build the First One?

    We are currently seeking partners and early customers to build and test the MVP Seastead.

    Request Full Design Package Schedule Consultation

    Based on your original design • Optimized for container shipping • Caribbean-first deployment

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