soulstealer Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I work on floating homes know alot about them and what not......So, I found a old decrepit man who owns two homes and is getting so old he's gonna have to live with his son. He has a unfinished two story in bad shape that he build before he had begun to age. (he was an architect/ artist) the house has lots of character Eithe he has to pay some one to dismantle it or give it away. with my estimations it needs between a easy 10,000 to 15,000 to renovate. The moorage fees would be 300$ a month which is less than my studio apt. Moorage fees = rent for a space in a houseboat moorage What would some of you better established guys do? Gamble and take that shit possibly make a hard earned 20-30 thousand? or say no and offer to dismantle it for him, for pay? Will post pictures later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstealer Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 OR I could take it and either scrap it myself with no pay. Trade it for something cool I.e. a much needed truck, land or other nice toys. I need ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 if you can do the work yourself and have a few grand to your name i would say absolutely do it. and even if you don't it seems like a good opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Sheen Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 take it, sell it. stay on land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstealer Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 Landlubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12packprophet Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Under normal circumstances you never look a gift horse in the mouth. But those aren't normal circumstances. Dude probably wants the peace of mind of it to going to somebody who will take care of it rather than scrap it, but unless you're balling like that and super motivated to put in that work then it's probably not worth it. Boats are money pits. If he's willing to pay you to dismantle it then that's the route I'd personally go. Just tell him you appreciate the offer but you're just not financially set to do anything with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 If you know how to work on boats, go for it. Houseboats are cool. I've been wanting to live on a boat for a while but haven't found anything...I should probably go to some auctions. If you don't mind me asking, where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 In the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulstealer Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 A house is a money pit. House boats are different because of the floatation divers put under it every year to maintain bouyancy. I just happen to be a diver that maintains the floatation in the area....:) its in felida moorage in wash. Financially it could be done. Over along period of time and hustling materials My girls dad is in the construction material biz. He just told me he would I've me as much drywall as I can fit in his trailer. So imagine the other deals he could get!! Also. The main line posts up about 50ft away from the place daily. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eviltrailer77 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I had a chance to buy one for basically what dude had tied up in it, slip included. He needed cash in a hurry. I wasn't sure how much of a investment/pit it was gonna be, so I passed. Come to find out that the marina where it was moored had a waiting list of 6+ years and I could have sold the slip for more than than he wanted for the boat. Cool story bro If you can do the work and the slip fee is less than your rent, do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 i lold (@lugr) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 cool location: assuming you can find some green hippies from portland that want to buy it, you should be set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemFailure Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 You could start floating down stream, kidnapping and raping the oldest sibling of every Nuclear family residing on waterfront property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Yeah, and shitting over the side, like a pirate or enlisted man in the 19th century navy. There's probably a bathroom on board, but that's where you can keep all the money you save from your current studio rent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipod90 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Sounds like a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdoughnut69 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Sounds like a really good idea. Invest everything you have + everything you don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool_Hand Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I could live on a house boat ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drue_Down Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'M A BOAT CAPTAIN DEAL WITH IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyWishes Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 A houseboat huh? Got a mattress for it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 In the water. In your bathtub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 In your bathtub? No tub here, shower has a built in seat though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemFailure Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 You could prepare a bunch of chum and then throw it all over the deck. it may smell but when you fall it will be a soft landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool_Hand Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Failboatgiffffffff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feed Yer Ego Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 rape boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 acquire houseboat. throw 12oz party on boat. this is obviously the best idea. ps. need photographic evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLBLOWNAIDS(_)(_)::::D~ Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Invest every last penny, as long as you have faith it will all work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicenemyno.3 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 A houseboat huh? Got a mattress for it? of course, because of the implication... i've heard houseboats are the trailers of the water. then again, i think it'd be fucking cool to live on one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Harris Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 if i had a hoose boat i'd just sail aboot the place like fuckin' nae cunts business catching dogs all day long for my breakfast, lunch, and dinner... fuckin' water gypsy... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Scientist Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Isn't there a rule where you have to be a retired detective, with a drinking problem, who still has info relative to an unsolved case to live on a house boat? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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