Canadian couple who turned abandoned superyacht into permanent home set to save whopping six-figure sum every year
Published on Oct 08, 2025 at 4:04 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 08, 2025 at 4:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This Canadian couple turned an abandoned superyacht into a permanent home that they’re using to travel the world.
The ‘Onboard Tangaroa’ couple, Blaine and Janis, have made it clear that they ‘never want to live on land again’.
It’s certainly been going well so far.
And now Blaine and Janis are on their way to Japan.
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This is what living in a superyacht feels like
Blaine and Janis, a Canadian couple from Anyox, bought an abandoned superyacht last year for about $143,000 and then spent a few months restoring it.
After 700 nautical miles, the yacht is currently docked in Canada, but the couple will soon head to Japan.
In a new video they’ve uploaded to their YouTube channel, Blaine and Janis revealed that there is still a lot of work to be done on the abandoned superyacht, but it’s proving to be a worthy investment.
More importantly, the yacht runs well, and they’re already using it.
Each penny they earn is spent maintaining and improving the yacht that’s now their permanent home.
Life at sea
In the olden days, living on a boat sounded like a far-fetched utopia reserved for millionaires and billionaires.
But that’s no longer the case.
Obviously, rich people can still buy a luxury home on a ship, but regular people are doing it as well.
We keep hearing stories of couples who decided to spend their retirement out at sea because it’s simply cheaper than living on land.
Digital nomads are also joining the trend.
Not long ago, a Meta employee bought an apartment on a cruise ship, precisely because it was cheaper than buying a house in California.
Some people think this decision makes a lot of financial sense, and, on top of that, you get to see the world.
For some, this is a win-win situation.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
