Build yourself a home on the water
Living on the water has a lot going for it, and it can be done a lot cheaper than you think.
If this lifestyle appeals to you, have a look inside the book, it could answer many important questions you may have. Catamarans vs keel yachts. Buying vs building. What you need, and what you can do without. How to save money and keep weight down with some out of the box thinking.
Yachting has a reputation of being a rich mans sport, and an expensive hobby, but its not true. Living on a boat is so much cheaper than living ashore and building your own boat is a cost-effective and rewarding way to get there. There are so many ways to save and do things yourself and in the end, you will have a boat made how you want.
Tokyo Express is a lightweight, fast cruising cat, that was built some 20 years ago, on a tiny budget. Today she looks as good as the day she was born. No fancy materials, and made by a first time builder, with looks and performance that leave most production boats behind.
This book is the story of how she was made, and its full of information and explanations that take you through every step of the build. It is a detailed account of life building a large boat, with pointers and tips to give you inspiration and ideas, in case you are thinking of doing the same. Scroll up, and have a look inside the book.
Living on the water is an adventure and lifestyle you will never forget. It took 3 years to build TE , then for the next 5 years, she was my home. It was the best time of my life. This is the story of those 3 years of the build and the events beforehand, that led up to the building of Tokyo Express.
Read through the book, you might find this idea is more achievable and more affordable than you think.
