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Can somebody please help me figure out what boat this was I honestly have no idea it was in a magazine I'm pretty sure
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I remember the shape being similar to the in game version of the toro from GTA online I know Lamborghini made it the real life counterpart to the reference photo but anyway all that I can really foresee is it had a glass top exactly like the Toro for the motor it was a very narrow hull that couldn't fit 2 motors side by side so they were offset and in front of each other I am trying to scratch build a model that would probably be about 1: 32 scale I think either way it would be nice to see some reference pictures of the real life I cannot find anything myself
Top Comment: Fictional boat based based mostly on the Riva Aquarama Lamborghini. Various Italian wooden boats have similar styles, but this is the one you were hinting at. Riva ain't no joke. Google Riva classic boat building or restoration and just enjoy what those nutjobs do with new and older boats. It is mind-boggling levels of craftsmanship.
Those who have lived on a boat full-time: What boat was it and would you recommend it? What did it have inside to make your stay more comfortable?
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And did you live at sea?
Top Comment: In the 90s I lived on a 19 foot snailboat for 1 year. Then I moved up to a 24 foot snailboat for 2 years. Then I moved up to a 28 foot snailboat for 3 years. Then I got a 35 foot houseboat and lived on that for 15 years. Now, for last 4 years I have a 33 foot Morgan Out Island. I have always lived "on the hook". The thing I find most desirable is a hot shower. ( a "camplux" portable shower water heater and pressure pump is under $200, give it a permanent install.) The next good thing is catching rain water for all your non drinking water needs (never use seawater for your toilet, that is what makes whole boats smell like a toilet) for my Morgan Out Island I built a 8' X 12' hard Bimini that supports 800 watts (so far) of solar panels and collects rain water. I went to a 4 year boat building school, and I did a VERY nice job of it. See: https://www.reddit.com/r/sailing/comments/yvz8d0/800_watts_of_solar_instead_of_sumbrella_withstood/ The average Joe has to work a significant part of his life to pay the rent. When I live on a boat I have to pay for the local dinghy dock rent and a cell phone, which is dirt cheap. Where I'm at there are at least 100 other people also living on their boats. Of the many people who live on a boat around here, only 2 of us ever take their boat out for a ride.
Advice on Starting a Life Living on a Boat
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Hi everyone,
We are a married couple (37M and 38F) in good shape, thinking about living on a boat almost full-time—10-11 months a year—for the next 10-15 years.
Many people told us this is a bad idea, and we understand it’s not easy. But we feel stuck in life and don’t have a goal that makes us happy. We don’t want the usual life of buying a house and having kids. This has always been my dream, but I’ve kept it hidden, telling myself it’s not possible. After a family situation, I realized life is short, and I want to at least try.
Here’s a bit about us:
- I learned to sail as a kid. I used to sail small boats (20ft or less) on a lake every summer. It’s been 15 years since I’ve been on a boat, but I plan to get my nautical license and pick it up where I left.
- My wife has never been on a boat, but she feels confident and excited to try. We’ll test it out soon to see how she feels.
Our situation:
- We don’t plan to have kids.
- We live in Canada and have about 140k CAD in savings, but with help from our parents, we could increase this to 200-220k. We have no debts but also no assets.
- I’m a designer/architect making about 92k/year and plan to work remotely.
- My wife loves cooking and hosting people, so we hope to take paying guests on board sometimes for extra money.
- We plan to move to Italy (our home country) before starting to explore the Mediterranean Sea.
I’ve been looking at catamarans, like the Excess 11, because it seems to offer a good mix of space, stability, and price. But I know it’s hard to get a loan for a boat since banks don’t like the idea of their money sailing away.
So here I am, asking for advice or encouragement from strangers on the internet. Is this dream realistic? Are we missing something important? Any tips, ideas, or honest opinions are welcome!
Let me know if I missed any crucial info. Thanks for reading!
[Edit] Thanks to everyone for the comments! I'm new to this beautiful community and wasn’t expecting so many response! My wife reminded me to mention that we have a cat, though I don’t think it’s a big deal for him, every time we take a shower or a bath, he seems intrigued by water!
Top Comment: Pay cash for the boat. Up keeping and maintenance of a boat on top of paying it off will send you broke quick. A boat in the med will suck money out of you faster than you can earn it so a loan is an no no. As others have found before you go small and go now.
Buying a boat? never a good idea.. right?
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My wife wants to buy a boat, she grew up with a small one and loved it. I, on the other hand, handle all of our finances and have literally 0 experience with boats and how they work/cost/maintain ect.
So now I turn to you reddit. What are the costs which typically come into in regards to owning a boat?
Our current situation:
-We rent a house right on a marina, on an island
-We would get used, not new
-I would not want to spend more then $10k really
- we would probably keep it on trailer (no idea what that cost) and keep on our property, but whats the cost of the alternative?
- we have a chevy malibu with a hitch... is that enough?
- ultimately we would just want to go out on the water, and have a boat with enough speed to go tubing and water skiing, and just chill out with some drinks on with some friends
yearly maintenance cost, winterizing, cost/insurance, repairs, what am I looking at here Reddit?
Thanks!
Edit: Man this has really blown up. From the sounds of it we will NOT be getting a boat lol. We will look to either rent, or look into local clubs.
Also, I'm astonished at how many times I've seen "break out another thousand" or "the two happiest days of a boat owners life", or "flies floats or fucks". There needs to be more original boat jokes lol.
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My husband and I had a similar problem, he wanted one and I wasn't convinced. Our compromise was to outline the top end costs including all maintenance, insurance and registration. We wrote down that amount on a post it. Then we rented a boat as much as we wanted over a season. If the amount we spent on rentals surpassed the post it number, we'd agree to buy one the next summer.
We do not have a boat.
Why do people always caution against buying boats?
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Is buying a boat always a regret?
Looking at a 14 foot Jon Boat for fishing local lakes. Those that have boats, are they always money pits? Friends/family warning me, but i’m just thinking of mornings on the lake.
Edit: life is hard enough, you guys have convinced me lol. I will keep bank fishing and having fun
Top Comment: I’m not a boat owner, but I think it’s one of those expensive, depreciating, upkeep costing items that people end us using much less than they hope to.