A modular electric dayboat concept created as an extension to the Aava Floating Villa ecosystem.
Aava as a brand is rooted in one idea: genuine experiences in nature — comfortably, safely, and with respect for the environment. The Floating Villa lineup already embodies that philosophy through stable catamaran platforms, careful material choices, and a calm, Scandinavian sense of “nothing extra, everything intentional.”
To expand that experience beyond the anchorage, we co-created the Aava Electric Explorer concept: a compact, contemporary electric catamaran designed for the way Aava customers actually use the water — slow exploring, swimming, fishing, short transfers, day trips with friends, and easy rental-style usability.
The concept was built around a few non‑negotiables:
Silent, low-impact electric propulsion suited to lakes and archipelagos.
Catamaran stability + shallow draft to make close-to-nature access feel safe and effortless.
A simple, modular deck that can shift between user scenarios: rental operators, families, fishing use, and friend groups.
A brand-consistent look and feel, developed as a natural “next product” within the Aava visual language.
The deck architecture is intentionally straightforward: a central helm / service core under a rigid roof (with integrated solar panel area) and clear circulation around social seating zones. From there, the boat becomes configurable—lounging, dining, sunpad mode, or fishing-oriented setups—without turning the product into a one-off custom build. Multiple color and material directions were also explored to keep the concept aligned with Aava’s nature-first identity while enabling distinct “editions” for different markets.
On the engineering side, the concept was backed by early-stage performance work. We evaluated hull and appendage options using CFD (including interceptor comparisons) to support efficiency targets and to ground the project in realistic speed, range, and power assumptions—because “electric” only works as a product when the numbers behave.
