New Zealand-based Dreadnort Boats Introduce Futuristic, Multi-Use Pod

A multipurpose movable building known as the POD has recently been introduced by the New Zealand-based Dreadnort Boats firm, which is well-known for its boats, according to a report by NewAtlas.

The two companies Transformarine Naval Architects and Altech Marine worked together to create POD, which stands for "Point Of Difference."

How POD Came To Be

In a 2011 case study, designers were tasked with coming up with a tsunami shelter that could also serve as a boat or trailer. This is where the idea for the POD first emerged.

The POD is comprised of 6-mm toughened safety glass windows and 5-mm marine-grade aluminum plating, and it is intended to be used as a portable office.

Its dimensions are 5.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 m (200 x 98 x 98 in), 9.4 sq m (101 sq ft) of plan-view space, 201.5 cm (79 in) of maximum interior headroom, and a little more than 1 tonne of weight (1.1 US tons).

Up to 12 adults can sit in the prototype's V-shaped seating spaces, which also feature under-seat storage compartments and two drop-down tables that can be equipped with cushions to serve as beds.

The entire structure can be lifted by a crane or helicopter and is transported from one location to another on a boat trailer thanks to lifting lugs on its roof.

The main body of the POD is raised off the ground by four adjustable height jacks to a maximum of 10 cm (3.9 in). The structure has two 150-watt solar panels that may be used to charge a 200-Ah deep cycle battery or it can be connected to the local electrical grid.

Two 12-volt DC sockets can be utilized for equipment such as a small refrigerator, while two USB outlets are available for charging electronic devices. A 350-watt inverter can be used to power a laptop or TV, according to NewAtlas.

The prototype also has a Fusion Panel-Stereo and three light circuits, including outside lighting over the entrance, foot-level inside mood lighting, and overhead interior lighting.

Multi-Purpose POD

The POD, according to Dreadnort, may also be used as a tiny house, camping trailer, mobile food, and coffee shop, or houseboat. The company is also willing to design PODs specifically for any function the customer requests.

Depending on the layout and facilities, finished units start at NZ$98,000 (about US$61,243).

Blair Lewis, a naval architect for Dreadnort, said the company is experimenting with a number of different POD layouts. The business is dedicated to offering a distinctive, cutting-edge, and individualized solution for individuals looking for a movable structure that stands out from the competition.