The canal boat 2+2 was originally designed for the Concept Boat Competition in 2004. The theme was for a recreational or commercial craft up to 24m in length with an environmentally friendly focus.

This canal boat concept takes responsibility for the cost to the environment during construction and eventual deconstruction, something that is missing in many manufacturing processes. Solar panels, electric motors and environmentally sound construction are just some of the systems suggested, none of which are believed to be science fiction. This concept was designed to see what could be built in the twenty first centrury as an example of the marine industries willingness to protect and maintain its most vital asset, water.

Short listed from 72 proposals from all over the world, the canal boat 2+2 concept was on display at the South Hampton Boat Show 2004 and received a high commendation at the Schroders London International Boat Show 2005.

Since this time, the design features of the canal boat 2+2 plus the technology used in its design have been recognised within industry through articles published (Download pdf) and design awards through the Design Insitute of Australia (DIA).