Couple who bought neglected 70-foot Alaska yacht to live on permanently reveal whether it was worth it in a fresh update

You may remember the couple who bought a neglected 70-foot Alaska yacht to live on permanently.

It was undoubtedly a risky move, given that they’d saved up $143,000 to make the purchase.

But in a recent video, they gave an update on their progress.

Had it been a worthwhile investment, or were they out to sea about it?

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Would this neglected 70-foot Alaska yacht be a bargain or a bust?

Blaine and Janice had taken a big risk on this wreckage of a superyacht.

Originally built in 1969, this boat was worlds away from its heyday – it was wet, moldy, and had fallen into serious disrepair.

It’d been covered up by a tarp, but that could only do so much to hide the peeling paint and rotting decks.

But they rolled their sleeves up and got to work, bringing it back from the brink.

Now known as the Tangaroa, it’s even completed its first 700 nautical miles!

But in the long run, were they glad of their purchase, and would they have done anything differently?

Scott and Audrey from The Alaskan Gypsy Life paid a visit to the couple to find out for themselves.

On the inside, the Tangaroa looked like a cozy home – heating, 360-degree windows, and a recliner and sofa.

It was quintessential living room comfort.

But it certainly didn’t always look like that.

This boat had been made for warmer climates, so it struggled in Alaska as it had no working heating.

Having an aluminum hull helped out a ton, as that was easier to repair than one made of wood or fiberglass.

Corroded decks had been replaced in a relatively efficient manner.

However, there have been plenty of challenges along the way.

The drawbacks of taking on a project like this

Hidden issues like deck rot underneath wood and paint, corrosion, and general neglect were hard to avoid.

But do they have any regrets?

Nope, the benefits and sense of satisfaction massively outweighed any of the downsides.

“At the end of the day, it’s yours. And you have the pride of looking at it saying, ‘I built that’,” Blaine said.

It’s certainly been a labor of love, but all big restoration projects are like that.

This US YouTuber learnt that out for himself when he bought a lobster boat.

To see Blaine and Janice talking through their Alaska yacht restoration journey, head over to The Alaskan Gypsy Life’s YouTube channel.

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