Man bought a boat from China on Alibaba and surprisingly years later he’s still using it and quite likes it

  • This guy bought a cheap boat from Alibaba
  • He only paid around $3,000 for it
  • Years later, he’s still using it

Published on Jan 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis

Last updated on Jan 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Tom Wood

Man bought a boat from China on Alibaba and surprisingly years later he’s still using it and quite likes it

This guy bought a cheap boat from China on Alibaba and he’s still using it.

He bought it years ago just because he thought it was a fun thing to do as a side experiment.

This is because, as you can imagine, was significantly cheaper than the average boat.

But the proof is in the pudding, or the boat in this case, because he’s been using it ever since.

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This cheap boat from Alibaba is a lot better than he thought

A YouTuber who goes by BoatMan bought a cheap boat from Alibaba about four years ago.

We call it a ‘boat’ but the correct term to use is probably ‘dinghy’.

Either way, he bought it as a fun experiment, and because it was so cheap, but he wasn’t expecting to use it that often.

But, fortunately for him, he was wrong.

In the clip he shared more recently, he said he’s been using the boat a lot, mostly around the UK, where he lives.

And the company that makes it, Qingdao Yacht Industry & Trade, is now using one of the pictures the YouTuber took as part of their marketing.

The boat is quite cheap, starting from around $3,100, but it was even cheaper when he bought it.

A fun experiment

‘Experiments’ such as this one are becoming commonplace.

This is because these vehicles are so cheap that people are comfortable risking their money on something that might not work.

And the truth is, it generally does work.

There’s a guy who bought two cheap electric vehicles from Alibaba, a boat and a truck, and his experience has mostly been positive with both.

He’s been using the truck for over a year, and it’s still working well.

We’re also guilty as charged.

We recently bought a fake Range Rover from China and tested against a real Range Rover.

It obviously looks totally ridiculous compared to the real thing but, for $4,000, it’s not half bad.

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.