The Transformation of the Boat
With the move in day looming on May 3rd, we just had a couple of weekends available to get everything ready.
The main challenge at hand was how to make the most of the tiny interior of the boat, so that it would feel less “old boys cigar club” and feel more airy, spacious and modern.
We have started off by throwing out pretty much everything that was inside in order to have a bit more of a blank canvas to work with.
Afterwards, we experimented with a number of different paint combinations until we found one that worked best.
Several weekends of painting and cleaning later, this is what we ended up with in the main cabin:
The Main Cabin
Living Room
Dining Area
The Galley (Kitchen)
- Photos of the other 2 rooms will come shortly!
Although everything took about 3 times longer than expected and there were enough trips to the Home Depot to qualify for the VIP card, I’d say that the end result was well worth it. The boat is becoming something that we can actually call ours and, by working more on it ourselves, we’re getting a lot more familiar with every aspect of it.
At this point, all is pretty much ready and we’re bringing it over to our new spot in the marina in Charlestown, Boston on May 3rd and moving in :)
More photos to come!
Other publications by Boris:
Into The Water — Living on a Boat in Downtown Boston
Find out what happened when a couple decided to downsize from 2 apartments and moved into a 200-ft, 30-year old boat on the Boston harbor. Follow along the mis-adventures, learnings, and takeaways.
27,000KM Across Africa in a 30-Year Land Rover
In April 2011, a group of Russian-Americans set out on a 22,000km trans-continental expedition to cross from Cape Town to London in a 1980 Land Rover. Follow their adventure here.
Trans-American Electric Bike Tour
A 4,000 mile journey from New York to San Francisco on electric bicycles.
Adventures in the World
Understanding the World Through Adventures and Travel
Quarter Life Musings
Strategies on making an impact in the world, finding work that fulfills you, and appreciating life through travel.
