This 26‑Foot Tiny Houseboat Actually Moves — The SeaSuite
It’s a fully certified Transport Canada boat.
This isn’t a dock‑bound float home—you can untie and head for the islands when you want.
You still get all the creature comforts in a mini apartment‑style space .
What the SeaSuite Is — purpose, size, and first impression
Mark started designing it in 2017, and the build took about two years.
You can even rent it for a couple of days to get familiar with the water.
Living & Dinette — electric table, converts to a double, smart storage
Step in from the dock and you’re right at the dinette.
The table lowers at the push of a button.
Slide in the cushions and it becomes a double bed .
Storage is everywhere—under the seats are three propane tanks and a cabinet that opens only to the outside.
Drawers beat awkward hatches for getting at supplies fast.
Galley & Utilities — L‑shaped kitchen, fridge, water and panels
The galley is an L‑shaped workspace that neatly separates the bedroom from the kitchen.
A propane cooktop pairs with a compact electric roasting oven.
The Novacool fridge is built in Vancouver and lets you slide in any face panel you like.
Underfoot, four linked water bladders—200 liters each—feed a manifold to the domestic water pump.
Most cabin panels pop off using ball‑and‑socket “hippos,” so you can reach connections without tearing things apart.
Sleeping & Storage — walk‑around queen, drawers, window views
The bed is a walk‑around queen.
Pull‑out reading lights live on each side.
Drawers tuck under the frame for extra storage.
A side window drops right down to the water, and guests have had seals swim up and look in.
From the pillow, you get an expansive front view.
Head & Systems — 3×3 shower, waterless toilet, removable panels
The bathroom (the head) has a three‑by‑three‑foot shower.
There’s a fan above to clear steam.
A vanity with a mirror and touch lights keeps it modern and bright.
The toilet is a waterless Separett, which helps conserve water on board.
Panels along the bathroom can pop off, so if there’s a leak in the shower, you can get to it quickly . For electricity, there’s 30‑amp shore power when you’re plugged in.
Hot water is on‑demand from a propane Precision Temp unit certified for marine use.
Decks, Handling & Build — rooftop deck, helm, weight, insulation, materials
Start the engines at the navigation station, then set the throttle and move forward to steer by remote.
With the remote, you can control the direction from anywhere on the boat.
Up top, stairs lead to a roomy rooftop deck where kayaks, zero‑gravity chairs, and an umbrella make it an easy hangout.
It’s 26 feet long to keep dock costs in check while still feeling open inside . The boat weighs over 8,000 pounds, on purpose, so it sits firmly in the water.
Insulation is one inch of SM board through the walls and ceiling.
The hull is aluminum for low maintenance, durability, and strength.
Since launching this one, there’s been serious interest—production with a local partner is on the table and the outlook is bright.
