Kick Back in This Tiny, Solar-Powered Houseboat For $61K
Compact in size—yet big on comfort—this well-crafted micro-home is a luxurious way to experience the water.
When avid outdoorsman Richard Daigneault set out to create the ultimate, compact houseboat, his masterful woodworking skills and eco-friendly ethos produced a floating home so coveted that he launched a company to meet demand for his amphibious dwelling—with a starting price of $79,000 CAD (approximately $61,000 USD).
Sliding glass doors connect the cabin with a spacious patio.
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Developed by his Quebec–based company daigno, the handsomely crafted Le Koroc boathouse spans 26 feet in length and 8.5 feet in width with a 110-square-foot cabin that opens up to a spacious outdoor patio.
Le Koroc is equipped with a Honda BF90 VTEC outboard motor with 25-inch-long shaft (and a marine battery) as well as a 192-liter gas tank. A 265-watt solar panel with two serial 6-volt batteries provides all of the unit's electricity needs.
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Despite the small footprint, the high-end cabin offers a suite of amenities including a full kitchen, full bathroom, and a dinette that transforms into a sleeping area.
The kitchen features storage, a Nova Kool 4.5-cubic-foot, 12-volt fridge, a two-burner Suburban propane stove, and a stainless-steel wash basin and faucet. The stove and the heater are powered by a horizontal, 30-pound propane tank.
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The dinette transforms into a sleeping area once the table is lowered and the cushions are folded out. The benches include hidden storage.
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In keeping with Richard’s environmentally friendly principles, Le Koroc is built primarily from sustainably sourced white cedar, a lightweight material with a reduced carbon footprint. All gray water generated from the kitchen and bathroom is drained into a charcoal-based water filtration system before it’s discharged.
The full bathroom includes a toilet as well as a shower and sink that draws water from a 56-liter freshwater tank.
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The wood-paneled interior is fitted out with solar-powered, recessed LEDs and operable glazing on all sides to let in natural daylight and frame views of the outdoors. A Fantastic fan provides airflow inside the cabin.
A 24-inch bistro table juts out from the bathroom module.
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The patio is equipped with three Springfield swivel chairs with footrests.
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Richard originally designed Le Koroc to fulfill his fishing needs. He has also designed a Holiday version that's better suited for family outings with additional outdoor seating.
The boat is raised on three marine-grade, aluminum-alloy flotation tubes, each with five sealed compartments for extra safety.
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The base model for Le Koroc begins at $79,000 CAD with customizable add-ons available. You can see it in person at various fishing and waterside holiday resorts in-season, and at major boat shows in the off-season. Touring dates can be found on the daigno website and social media pages.
Weighing in at 5,640 pounds, Le Koroc can be easily towed with a mid-sized vehicle.
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The dashboard and instrument panel comes with sonar.
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Le Koroc also features an integrated barbecue setup.
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Le Koroc offers many custom options, including this fish tank with a pump complete with a fish cleaning board.
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The boat offers a built-in fishing rod holder as an optional add-on.
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Here's the floor plan for the Le Koroc Fishing Series that includes extra amenities for fishermen including a fish tank, fishing rod holder, and more.
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A look at the floor plan of the Le Koroc Holiday'series built out with additional seating.
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