They turned a 100 yr old tugboat into a family home! Floating home tour

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  • @arina61998
    @arina61998 Рік тому +254

    We need to see more boat houses.

    • @gregpendrey6711
      @gregpendrey6711 Рік тому +2

      Jens channel is #1!

    • @49lucky
      @49lucky Рік тому +3

      I use to live in a 2 story houseboat on Biscayne Bay Florida. It was so much fun hurricanes and all.

    • @brian.7966
      @brian.7966 Рік тому +2

      House Boats you mean :)

    • @arina61998
      @arina61998 Рік тому

      @@brian.7966 yes

    • @mrbeaker8188
      @mrbeaker8188 Рік тому

      This is a house boat.. Not a boat house

  • @jenniboo9441
    @jenniboo9441 Рік тому +47

    There is something so endearing about the owner and how much she loves her boat

  • @Izastwin
    @Izastwin Рік тому +150

    I truly felt her heart break when she mentioned having to sell the boat, though it was a thought so far i still felt that pain for her, having to give up the boat and that lifestyle, bless her and her husband, they've done a fantastic job fixing and utilising the boat to benefit them. 🙏🏾🧡

    • @ednajohnson8771
      @ednajohnson8771 Рік тому +2

      I like house boats living on a water,what happens when a hurricane hits

    • @Terrbel21
      @Terrbel21 Рік тому

      Me to!

  • @suzaynnschick158
    @suzaynnschick158 Рік тому +24

    It was wonderful to hear from someone who had lived in their "tiny house" for decades.

  • @michelem7986
    @michelem7986 Рік тому +49

    What a wonderful adventure she and her husband have been on together. You can tell how much she loves and appreciates her husband, their daughters, and the life they've enjoyed on the boat. It will be a new chapter when they move off the Zenia Sophia, but it should be lovely all the same. God bless them and thanks for sharing this one.

    • @diegoandresterzaga4380
      @diegoandresterzaga4380 Рік тому +1

      Every thing is perfect , exept the uncontrolable mold , humedity , intoleriable ,i been there ,no again for me.

  • @raysun2be
    @raysun2be Рік тому +78

    Wow, that is definitely a unique beautiful home! I love the history, and that they put it back to looking more like a tug boat! I also love the artistic touches Oric added! Thanks for a great tour!

  • @TamarLitvot
    @TamarLitvot Рік тому +33

    This is my favorite of your episodes. It’s a way of living I hadn’t imagined (even though I knew people lived in boats). Loved the boat-home and the enthusiastic owner. And her husband’s artistic work on the boat was wonderful.

  • @rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs
    @rebeccarothfuss-ym3gs Рік тому +27

    Very nice and interesting and also educational. My heart goes out to the homeowner as I could hear the change in her voice when she spoke about aging out of boat life. I hope she and her husband find another unique home that will help with the transition. Best wishes to them.😊❤

  • @carolineclark5369
    @carolineclark5369 Рік тому +4

    one of the most homely/warm/rustic/welcoming/&retro feeling boats ive ever seen. This wonderful characterful boat really has a heart.

  • @valeriemoore2762
    @valeriemoore2762 Рік тому +9

    Coolest people ever! Their children are so fortunate to have parents that provided them this unique life experience.

  • @jeroberts7228
    @jeroberts7228 Рік тому +14

    I loved that tour, and Pamela was such a great tour host. It was all so interesting! Her husband Ulrich has such an artistic eye, and the skills to go along with it. Still smiling, here...

  • @12Gaile
    @12Gaile Рік тому +62

    I loved the tour & Pamela. What a fascinating life she & her family lead. ♥️💐🌹

  • @myhillslife27
    @myhillslife27 Рік тому +4

    I CRACKED UP AND LAUGHED OUT LOUD WHEN i SAW THE SEA LION HILARIOUS! HUGE!

  • @bettyswinford5886
    @bettyswinford5886 Рік тому +66

    More floating homes please.

    • @nelliehagen5267
      @nelliehagen5267 Рік тому +2

      As a little kid I always dreamed about living on a house boat.

  • @Dld1985
    @Dld1985 Рік тому +21

    I’ve been a livaboard for over 20 years. When I first moved on board I only planned on about 6 months. I learned that it was peaceful , secure and economical. My boat is 44’ with most all home convinces. AC/Heat , full galley , nice size head with separate shower , washer dryer. All in all about 300 square feet. I don’t need any bigger. The boat is in excellent running condition and within moments I can be on my way and use it like any boat. I’m at at a 1000 slip full service marina with security and security gates. We have maybe 25 livaboards at our marina. Lifestyle certainly not for everyone but for those who like it there are a lot of pluses.

    • @PamelaPakkerKozicki
      @PamelaPakkerKozicki Рік тому +1

      Exactly! Not for everyone BUT it's closing a lifestyle not an investment you can turn around and sell for a profit. (And you and I know what BOAT stands for! 😂)

  • @terryheatwole6153
    @terryheatwole6153 Рік тому +21

    What a unique and meaningful home. The next “voyage” will be equally wonderful, and bring different joys.

  • @tonamiller6850
    @tonamiller6850 Рік тому +8

    I lived on a boat for 4 years! Most fun ever!! This is one of the most beautifully crafted boats I have ever seen! High marks for maintenance!

  • @sarahfox9180
    @sarahfox9180 Рік тому +13

    Absolutely beautiful and a lovely lady , thanks for sharing ❤

  • @bonnies9861
    @bonnies9861 Рік тому +11

    What a perfectly beautiful boat!! My goodness, the work that went into this is remarkable. Thank you for sharing! Sending you light, love, peace, joy and abundance always. I love you.

  • @Erin-rg3dw
    @Erin-rg3dw Рік тому +13

    "Honey, I'm pregnant."
    "We're gonna need a bigger boat."
    Loved this home and the tour. That cameo appearance was great.

  • @gigidodson
    @gigidodson Рік тому +26

    Getting old is hell. But what a life!

    • @SusanChristmas
      @SusanChristmas Рік тому +2

      Where does the time go age just sneaks up on you

    • @StevenSmith-pt8rz
      @StevenSmith-pt8rz Рік тому

      Getting older wouldn’t be bad. If it wasn’t for getting old.🤪

    • @emakelley6807
      @emakelley6807 Рік тому

      Painful blessing

  • @alicerafferty9595
    @alicerafferty9595 Рік тому +1

    It is a beautiful boat. It's so nice how you bragged about your husband's handiwork. You are right, we all go through different life stages. It will be sad but as long as you are together.

  • @pear92
    @pear92 Рік тому +8

    Wow, I love this boat! Totally could see myself living like this, with my cats inside.

  • @shadyberero6809
    @shadyberero6809 Рік тому +5

    Pamela is so lovely, really enjoyed the tour, the tug boat has such charm.

  • @ziggyvonmars
    @ziggyvonmars Рік тому +3

    This is my dream and I would love to buy this very boat because I can FEEL the love and the pride in every piece of wood and aluminium. The fact her husband built it for his family and they raised their family just makes my heart clench, unfortunately I am in Australia and I doubt our timings will match up.. but what a beautiful unique boat and family! Thankyou so, so much for sharing your home and life onboard with us.. I hung on everyword. I must say when you mentioned selling, tears were in MY eyes.. if I bought it you'd forever be welcome ❤ Good luck and fare well!!

  • @rachelwierenga4723
    @rachelwierenga4723 Рік тому +17

    Such a neat rig! I love how creative they were about their build. Also, I love the sea lion humor throughout 😂

  • @susanyates4233
    @susanyates4233 Рік тому +2

    Amazing tour, beautiful woodwork, and the ladies voice so soothing.

  • @plutobottles8561
    @plutobottles8561 Рік тому +1

    Live on a 55 foot custom trawler. Love it, been full time livaboard for 3 years. Lake Ontario so winters are fun lol

  • @janegoodwin1823
    @janegoodwin1823 Рік тому +1

    I watched to the very end and i did not see the cameo. I did enjoy the tour of the boat. She was a very good presenter.

  • @laurasrn5067
    @laurasrn5067 Рік тому +6

    What an amazing experience. That houseboat is gorgeous.

  • @fulks19
    @fulks19 Рік тому +4

    I love it. It will be very hard for them to ever leave the boat after putting their hearts into it for so many years.

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 Рік тому +3

    Oh my gosh! How cool is that?!?

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols147 Рік тому +1

    Truly magnificent, Oric is a Master. Beautiful, thank you for sharing.

  • @miriammcfarlane6972
    @miriammcfarlane6972 Рік тому +3

    Hi Jenna, and also Pamela, that was Interesting and engaging. I wish you well for the future and hope you find an alternative to simply selling the boat! There's a lot of happiness in successfully completing your own work.

  • @marydray6171
    @marydray6171 Рік тому +12

    Absolutely a wonderful life living on this gorgeous boat, wow‼️

  • @d.henderson1347
    @d.henderson1347 Рік тому +3

    I love that lady and her love for what her and her family has done and lived. First time I’ve ever seen a tiny home tugboat too so very interesting. I knew people lived on boats but never really seen how or what it looked like much. Then to know they kinda tiny homed it also was great and a learning experience too. She seems like such a great person and I hope she can still make life just as great and journey full after moving off of the tugboat🖤✌️

  • @LaLadybug2011
    @LaLadybug2011 Рік тому +2

    What a life she has led with her husband and children! No matter which path you take in life, when you reach your final act, season or quarter; there may be regrets. I'm sure their daughters missed some things like maybe the prom or playing sports-but look at all that they gained. Our landlocked lives are the same-what have we missed out on and what would WE do differently. Just this one amazing video has made me think tonight-what have I missed out on while chasing the American dream of "success," which means buying things and changing houses every few years to bigger and 'better.' WoW. I don't smoke or drink but this has stirred up some deep questions in me and for me! Thank you Jenna! Thank you to this family for sharing their home. I am in awe of this woman.

    • @rainydaylady6596
      @rainydaylady6596 Рік тому +1

      When I see someone who's lived on the water I wonder why I never tried it. My aunt had a house boat and it was wonderful. Especially when the bosta would go by with their Christmas lights on in a parade. There was even a group that would dress up in Victorian era clothes and sing carols. It was incredible. I can't help thinking that a houseboat would be a great transition from the tug boat. I was starting to tear up when her voice changed. 😢🖖💕

  • @BQaz
    @BQaz Рік тому +4

    Absolutely unique and wonderful!! So enjoyed this tour!

  • @Qu33f0
    @Qu33f0 Рік тому +1

    That boat looks so cozy, I can imagine how awesome it would be in winter with the fire going.

  • @mscarlarn
    @mscarlarn Рік тому +3

    Love your boat. I know it has been a wonderful life living on her.

  • @anak6707
    @anak6707 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing energy this lady has. You can see she has a happy life :)

  • @spritzpistol
    @spritzpistol Рік тому +2

    😢felt my own heart sink for her when she said she had to sell her home. It’s such a shame, but they are being sensible as one slip on that ladder….(mind she made it look very easy and appears to be extremely agile). What a wonderful voyage they’ve been on, lovely memories and living on land isn’t that bad; your own home and pop your stamp on it. They’ve worked hard for a beautiful home, which someone else will too love and call home too. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

  • @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY
    @EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY Рік тому +5

    What an artist your Oric (sp?) is 🤠 GBY, for sharing 🥰

  • @ednajohnson8771
    @ednajohnson8771 Рік тому +1

    Living on a 🚢 boat is beautiful, Its very decorative

  • @juditate111
    @juditate111 Рік тому +3

    After all the time they have been living on the water (and I do envy the lifestyle they've had), it will be quite the adjustment living on land. I wish them all the best and a lifetime more of happiness.

  • @deedunn9811
    @deedunn9811 Рік тому +2

    Amazing teamwork, stunning craftsmanship! We were also liveaboards and loved the experience. The heart of an adventurer finds new adventures and you will too, when the time comes. Thanks for sharing and for recharging our memories!

  • @Thehonestruth
    @Thehonestruth Рік тому

    What a fabulous enthusiastic lady. Lovely boat. Thanks for sharing

  • @neshumah24
    @neshumah24 Рік тому

    Understandably you start loving the place you live in. But living on land will be a great experience too. You'll feel good spreading out a little. Hats off .. 30+ years is a long time on a boat

  • @moongold9025
    @moongold9025 Рік тому +11

    What a lovely boat.

  • @AudreyLMcFarland
    @AudreyLMcFarland Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful boat/home. Truly amazing!

  • @mrmusiclover4178
    @mrmusiclover4178 Рік тому +1

    Pamela gave such a nice tour. Beautiful boat!

  • @ladylightning1741
    @ladylightning1741 Місяць тому

    I love this! It's the first video I've seen where it feels like a boat. So many seem to work hard to seem like normal houses that float, but I think that's a mistake! I prefer to see someone lean into the style and uniqueness of it.

  • @michaels3398
    @michaels3398 Рік тому +2

    LOL !! Gotta love the sea lions!!! COOL HOUSE!!!

  • @davidbaron6647
    @davidbaron6647 Рік тому +1

    WOW OMG WOW From a Tug to a sail to this what a life this Boat was seen wow

  • @cherylsibson2529
    @cherylsibson2529 Рік тому +3

    I loved the tour I had considered the same. Hang on and hang in for as long as you can! You made a lovely home for yourselves.

  • @jamiehamilton9097
    @jamiehamilton9097 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely love this!!! I would definitely want this over van/tiny homes. The customization of everything is phenomenal and perfect!
    Also just to say that van/tiny home is good, I personally would rather be on the ocean.

  • @hausofstructure8705
    @hausofstructure8705 Рік тому +1

    Omg I’ve been a long time watcher and I’m just realizing your editing skills have stepped up and I love it, this video was so fun

  • @lindagibson9528
    @lindagibson9528 Рік тому +3

    What a beautiful house boat! I was kinda surprised cause I wasn't expecting it to be so pretty.
    Thanks for sharing Jenna! ❤❤

  • @normanmerrill1241
    @normanmerrill1241 Рік тому

    Fantastic…love all the unique, creative designs throughout the boat..I stayed in Shell Shock marina in 1977. On a 1940’s , 60’ boat, used in WW!!, patrolling the NW coast.That started my love and fascination of living on a boat. Unfortunately I’m back on land, but dream of returning to that life. It is the best. Coming home at night, walking down the dock with a cacophony of sail rigging creating the best chime ever and most importantly all of the light reflections on the water…thanks…be safe…

  • @ModernNeandertal
    @ModernNeandertal Рік тому +1

    Looks like a wonderful life to live on a home you have invested so much of yourselves into.

  • @stephaniecline1671
    @stephaniecline1671 Рік тому +1

    I think you should take her on land. She is your home, the home you raised your beautiful family in. She wouldn't want to be anywhere else but with you. Keep the adventure going.

  • @HavilahDagostino
    @HavilahDagostino Рік тому

    Dream home, the craftsmanship is unreal! Great tour!

  • @christophermiller9624
    @christophermiller9624 Рік тому +1

    I love your tug boat home. I would like to live in a boat myself. I tired of apartment living .

  • @kimberleegullbailey2547
    @kimberleegullbailey2547 Рік тому

    That was Incredible!! And what a charming lovely lady!!

  • @pmac4779
    @pmac4779 Рік тому +1

    That boat is a work of art. It is beautiful.

  • @dennisyates1762
    @dennisyates1762 Рік тому +10

    Love your boat!! Wish I could get one. ❤

  • @jennyfulcher8035
    @jennyfulcher8035 Рік тому

    Beautiful renovated tugboat. I love the swirl-buffed aluminum that adds a sculptural touch to your boat, as well as the windows, captain's chair, woodwork, and cozy knooks. I used to have a friend who was a live-aboard on her sailboat, the Sputnik, which she moored on J-Dock, which was also moored at Shilshoe Bay Marina. I've enjoyed Golden Gardens, Little Coney, and Ray's Boat House nearby. It's a lovely place to live with the Olympics across the Sound. Thank you for sharing! Jenny

  • @kathrynshelley3806
    @kathrynshelley3806 Рік тому +5

    Always wanted to live on a boat!

  • @becorations1
    @becorations1 Рік тому +9

    I cannot quit watching the sea lion 🦭 ready to pounce. 😂

    • @waynekarjala2032
      @waynekarjala2032 Рік тому

      Sea lions have become an invasive species, killing tens of thousands of sslmon.

    • @junglekutz5625
      @junglekutz5625 Рік тому +6

      He was pretty much reminding her that him and his ancestors have always been there.

    • @becorations1
      @becorations1 Рік тому +1

      @@junglekutz5625 That’s for darn sure! Lol

  • @xploration1437
    @xploration1437 Рік тому +34

    Well, that escalated quickly.

  • @1mourningdove54
    @1mourningdove54 Рік тому +1

    Loved the tour, and who wouldn't want a pantry like that?!?

  • @donkeykong516
    @donkeykong516 Рік тому

    A beautiful boat with so much character

  • @davidcoen9021
    @davidcoen9021 Рік тому

    It's my first time watching your channel, and I've already been bombarded with ads.

  • @vanessahenry7238
    @vanessahenry7238 Рік тому

    I so would LOVE to live there!!!! Beautiful!!!!Your husbands work is amazing!

  • @sophanarachay4917
    @sophanarachay4917 Рік тому +1

    What a beautiful home!

  • @docohm50
    @docohm50 Рік тому

    What a very cool life story and beautiful lil tugboat home.

  • @cindyreid6404
    @cindyreid6404 Рік тому

    Unique home with the million dollar view. Great story❤

  • @petewhite85
    @petewhite85 Рік тому +1

    Lived there on our boats and it's the best of tiny alternative living IMO.

  • @jamesmccloud9499
    @jamesmccloud9499 Рік тому +2

    i enjoy seeing what you call alternative. im thinking about at some point doing my own. im a Scifi fan and have been thinking, sketching wondering. Geodesic container or building a 200 square footer. I know i want solar everything, a lot of natural light, maybe a greenhouse section. a tall area 12 feet section or a bit more in center. this living on the water looks cool too

  • @BobbyTucker
    @BobbyTucker Рік тому

    Thank you so much for an intimate tour of your Home 'Afloat', I only wish I was thirty, maybe thirty five years younger, I would seriously contemplate new "digs", I love the water and lived a short while in Sauseleto, (Sp). I loved it but, the short time spent training for Law Enforcement turned out to not be my chosen career. Back to Las Vegas, Nevada, to live part time in a 46 foot Cabin Cruiser. Your Husband has a talent with woodworking, I wish I had that skill. Again, thank you for showing us the Yacht, it was enjoyable.

  • @kathybrunson2390
    @kathybrunson2390 Рік тому +7

    Love it!

  • @katherinecompton6591
    @katherinecompton6591 Рік тому

    Simply, beautiful. 💖

  • @sda141
    @sda141 Рік тому

    Love this! And 5he sea lion definitely does not like drones! 🥰

  • @brandiepage1608
    @brandiepage1608 Рік тому

    Most entertaining video of the day!

  • @MS-bh3uw
    @MS-bh3uw Рік тому

    Lovely home with great owners. God bless❤❤❤

  • @theseventhgeneration6910
    @theseventhgeneration6910 Рік тому

    My mom lives about a stones throw away in the condos, all the way to the left. Bottom floor. Next time I visit, I'll be sure to say hello. Such a beautiful vessel. I'd bet that the builder's would be flabbergasted at the history that this boat has endured and cultivated.

    • @PamelaPakkerKozicki
      @PamelaPakkerKozicki Рік тому

      She's in Sunset West?! A great spot. We love watching a Xmas decorations go up in December.

  • @steverudder3321
    @steverudder3321 Рік тому

    I myself am an original Seattleite, and still remembering when I used to watch the Kalakala ferry its passengers across Puget Sound! 🎵"The bluest skies you've ever seen are in Seattle!"🎶 -Perry Como

  • @chopski7467
    @chopski7467 Рік тому

    beautiful boat and beautiful job restoring it

  • @teresahamm9483
    @teresahamm9483 Рік тому +2

    Great job love this video

  • @cathy3392
    @cathy3392 Рік тому +1

    I feel her pain when she mentioned having to sell their boat and move on land. I understand, she has lived on the water seemingly forever. Best of luck.

  • @tiffanystokes2046
    @tiffanystokes2046 Рік тому +1

    For me personally I wouldn’t be able to live in such a confined space. I wouldn’t say I’m claustrophobic but I just need a little more space than that. But I must say that it’s obvious that they put their heart and soul into that boat. They molded it into how they wanted it and I think if that were something I wanted to do I would probably do it just how they did, by making it how I want it and I wouldn’t want it any other way!

    • @nata3467
      @nata3467 Рік тому +1

      I noticed a lot of stuff accumulated as a family...lots of space to be utilized differently.

  • @seanpierce7673
    @seanpierce7673 Рік тому

    Wow! Such a beautiful boat!

  • @ClaritaDelValle-n2m
    @ClaritaDelValle-n2m Рік тому

    Beautiful people fantastic first time i see a house boat GOD BLESS THEM BOTH and the girls their family exciting❤love it❤

  • @sh969
    @sh969 Рік тому +1

    Ok, i just loved a tiny house that had actual rooms (even if tiny ones) for the kids. It looked like when the kids lived there, the parents took the hit in space.

  • @regconrad7783
    @regconrad7783 Рік тому

    What an awesome Lady thanks for the tour cool

  • @petermcgreevy6386
    @petermcgreevy6386 Рік тому

    Thanks for showing me through your home.......❤

  • @anderswahlgren9308
    @anderswahlgren9308 Рік тому

    What a lovely person. Great boat.

  • @JaneArrowsmith
    @JaneArrowsmith Рік тому

    This boat needs to be on the interior design/organizational/ de-cluttering show next and then I think it would look and feel so much better

  • @nlt10016
    @nlt10016 Рік тому +7

    Awwwwwww! Don’t be mean to the Sealion!!

    • @cindyspiess9963
      @cindyspiess9963 Рік тому

      lol 😄 he looks like he can handle himself very well 😉

    • @waynekarjala2032
      @waynekarjala2032 Рік тому

      Sea lions have become an invasive species, killing tens of thousands of salmon.

    • @Red-Robin4
      @Red-Robin4 Рік тому

      @@cindyspiess9963 Usually animals come out dead against humans and that’s a evil fact.

  • @berilmurray9879
    @berilmurray9879 Рік тому

    Wow, how beautiful, I love it!