Hey folks,
I know we all love a good campsite, but I've had some of my most memorable outdoor experiences from a slightly different kind of basecamp: a boat.
There's something next-level about being completely self-sufficient on the water. Waking up to a sunrise over a glassy lake with no one else around, brewing coffee as the mist rises, and having your own private swimming hole just a step away. It’s like backpacking, but with all the comforts of a cabin that you can move whenever the view gets old (or the neighbors get too close).
I'm not talking about a giant yacht, just a well-designed boat that feels like a home away from home. For me, it's been a changer for accessing remote coves and pristine spots that are impossible to reach by land.
It got me thinking about the whole "floating cabin" concept. Does anyone else do this? What are your must-haves for making a boat feel like a cozy basecamp for weekend adventures?
For anyone curious about the kind of setup that makes this possible, I've gotten a lot of inspiration from the folks at Supra . Their designs really nail that blend of comfort and performance for making the most of your time on the water.
So, who else has traded a sleeping bag for a stern couch under the stars?
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I’ve been thinking about this we’re about an hour from the Mississippi Louisiana coast and my wife and I love to fish hunt and trap the marsh. The downside is the time and fuel cost driving home every night. I’m blessed with a job that allows a lot of freedom and I routinely want to stay out there but camping options are limited. I keep seeing cabin cruisers listed cheaply I imagine because nobody wants to store them. I daydream about setting one up as a mothership for launching off to do adventures. My first thought was pontoon but those actually tend to be more expensive than the cruisers, but allow more flexibility 🤷♂️
There is a thing called a houseboat. People also routinely live on their sailboats. It’s more common in warmer areas where ice isn’t a problem. Lots of power boats have a sleeping cabin. Most are over 20′ long and difficult to transport due to the weight. I suppose someone could set up a canoe with an outrigger and a canopy to sleep on. It would be fine unless a significant storm hits. It worked for the Polynesians for centuries, but smaller craft would probably be fine for lakes and rivers.
You should add “Threes a Crew” to your reading list. Tldr-true story of two married authors and their daughter just up and buying a boat in the early 1940s, cruise up to Alaska and just chill while writing. Really sweet read.
Check out Roy Schreyer’s designs the Diane Rose and the MiniD
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My family has a floating house on lake Norris. There are entire neighborhoods of them, they aren’t boats and do not move on their own. They have floating platform and then are built like a regular house. You need a boat to get out to it. Lots of them are available for rent if you ever want to try it on vacation.