We Bought an Abandoned 78' Luxury Yacht 6 Yrs Ago - FULL BOAT TOUR

Six years ago, we bought an abandoned 78-foot aluminum luxury yacht and moved aboard with no real idea how long the project would take. What started as a neglected, tarped-over boat slowly became our full-time home and our dream retirement. In this video, we’re doing a full tour of Tangaroa as she is today. This is an honest look at what six years of living on a boat, fixing systems, adapting layouts, and learning as we go really looks like. Some things have been rebuilt, some things are still works in progress, and some plans have changed completely. This isn’t a “perfect yacht” tour. It’s the reality of a long-term boat project and what life aboard an older yacht actually looks like years after the purchase. If you’re considering buying an older boat, living aboard, or taking on a major project, this video shows what happens after the excitement wears off and real life sets in. ⚓ Join the Crew Onboard Tangaroa If you want the full story — not just the YouTube edit — joining our Online Crew is the best way to support what we do and be part of what’s coming next. You can join our crew three ways: 🔹 Through our website at www.onboardtangaroa.com (Fourthwall) 🔹 On Patreon 🔹 Or right here on YouTube by clicking Join Our website and Patreon offer the most perks, but all crew members get closer access to the journey. Crew perks include: 🎥 Early and ad-free access to videos 🧭 Weekly Wheelhouse Weekly real-time updates 📓 Our monthly Captain’s Log newsletter 🧢 Crew-only merch discounts 💬 A private crew Discord where we’re active and present 🚨 First access to big announcements and major projects Your support directly helps us document a full hybrid-electric conversion and long-range cruising aboard our 1969 aluminum yacht, Tangaroa. 🌍 Stay Connected Beyond YouTube 📰 Join our free monthly newsletter on our website for updates, stories, and project news you won’t always see on YouTube. 📍 We also share live tracking so you can see where Tangaroa is in real time. Visit: www.onboardtangaroa.com 🔧 Trusted Gear & Partners We only work with companies we genuinely use and trust onboard Tangaroa. 🧭 TIMEZERO Navigation – Our primary navigation system ➡️ Get 10% off with code TANGAROA 🧥 Helly Hansen – Gear we rely on in real conditions 👀 BoatEye360 – Extra eyes and safety around the boat If we promote it, it’s because we believe in it. 🎬 Also check out our other channel: Exploring the World Onboard Tangaroa 📧 Questions or business inquiries: [email protected] 🤣 Do you know what BOAT stands for? Bring On Another Thousand. (It’s funny because it’s true.)