Small Boat Owners - Leave Your Diesel Bills Behind. And the Noise, By the Way.

For the average boat owner, a "Check Engine" light isn't just a warning—it's a financial crisis and a potential safety hazard. Modern marine diesels have become "Museums of Sealed Modules," trapped in a cycle of proprietary software, unrepairable plastic parts, and sensors that can "brick" your vessel ten miles offshore for a five-dollar failure.

We are introducing the SMM-1 (Standardized Movement Module): a universal propulsion unit designed specifically for the 25–35' coastal watercraft. Our mission is simple: to provide Mechanical Independence through a 20-year engine that you can repair anywhere with a standard wrench.

1. The Problem: The "Compliance Wall" of 2026

The US maritime market is hitting a wall. Upcoming EPA Tier 4 mandates have made traditional diesel repowers almost impossible for older hulls because new engines are now too large to fit into existing engine rooms.

The SMM-1 doesn't just fit your boat; it fits the law. By utilizing syngas, we bypass the Tier 4 particulate filters that are currently making engine rooms too cramped to maintain. As an external combustion hybrid, it's classified as an "Alternative Fuel/Zero-Emission Capable" system, making it the legal path of least resistance for owners who want to keep their boats on the water.

2. The "Muscle": Volumetric Torque vs. High-RPM Decay

Unlike high-speed diesels that "scream" at 3,000 RPM to maintain speed, the SMM-1 utilizes a Copeland ZR-Series Scroll run in reverse as a volumetric expander.

The scroll expander provides continuous movement without the "dead centers" or complex timing of traditional pistons.

  • Constant Torque: Steam produces its peak twisting force the moment the valve opens. This provides the "Heavy Torque" needed to churn a large-diameter propeller through headwinds and "square waves" that would stall a traditional diesel.

  • Indefinite Life: Because combustion happens externally, there is no carbon buildup, no oil dilution, and no "burnt" valves. If the expander ever wears out after a decade of use, you can buy a "Junkyard Gold" replacement at any HVAC scrap yard for roughly $200 and perform a "Zero-Hour Reset" in an afternoon.

3. The "Fuel-Agnostic" Hull

The SMM-1 doesn't care what burns; it only cares about heat. We've transformed the fuel dock from a requirement into an option; you're no longer at the mercy of the $6.00/gal marine diesel pump; you're the master of your own supply chain.

  • Zero-Dollar Fuel Bill: You are the refinery. The system is fueled by the MEM (Energy Module), which dissociates carbon-based waste into syngas and bio-char.

  • Pier-Scavenging: You can fuel your boat using discarded shipping pallets (see note 1), dried seaweed, or even plastic waste scavenged from the pier. As long as you can boil water, you have propulsion.

4. The "Weekend Swap": A 7-Day Retrofit

We have eliminated the fear of a "perpetual project" through our Parallel Build strategy.

The laser-cut Power Skid bolts directly to standard marine transmissions, ensuring no custom fabrication or shaft realignment is required inside the hull.

  • The Power Skid: All components—burner, scroll, and Triple-Stack Flywheel—are mounted on a single, laser-cut steel skid.

  • Timeline: We build and "burn-in" your skid in our shop while your boat stays in its slip. The actual haul-out for the swap takes only 7 days.

5. The Silent Hum: Operational Stability

Your first day on the water with an SMM-1 will change your relationship with the sea:

  • The Silent Hum: Because the scroll orbits rather than reciprocates, and the drivetrain is isolated by Viton dampers, the engine produces a low-frequency purr. You can have a whispered conversation in the cabin while cruising at 5.5 knots.

  • Active Ballast: The heavy flywheel stack sits at the lowest point in the bilge. This mass improves your vessel’s righting moment and provides a gyroscopic stabilization effect in rough coastal chop.

The Mechanical Independence Ledger

FeatureLegacy 30HP DieselSMM-1 "Independence 35"
Total Install Cost$25,000 – $35,000$6,000 – $9,000
Fuel Logistics$6.00/gal at Fuel DockPier-Scavenged ($0.00)
MaintenanceProprietary Software/Sensors"Standard Wrench" / Analog
Cooling SystemRaw Water (Corrodes)Closed-Loop Internal CuNi
Regulatory StatusCompliance NightmareIncentivized Alternative

The SMM-1 is more than an engine; it is a declaration of independence for the boat owner. We aren't looking for a factory; we are building a Distributed Manufacturing Network.

If you're a mechanic or a boat owner ready for a Mechanical Divorce from the diesel debt cycle, the blueprints are ready.

Own your mobility. Own your vessel. Welcome to the Independence 35.

Note 1 - The system utilizes a gravity-fed hopper designed for 6-inch wood chunks. By prepping your scavenged pallets on the dock into uniform 'bricks,' you ensure a clean, automated feed that only requires attention once every few hours of cruising.


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