Hi, this is Wayne again with a topic “10 Camper Boats From Retro to Modern | Camper Boat Hybrid Favorites”.
[ Reacher ] Camping on the water Sure why not Somebody thought of it, so it must be worth trying right. This is Reacher and here are 10 camper boats from the early days up until now. ( upbeat music, ), [ Countdown ], Number 10. [ Reacher ].
In the 60s and 70s experimentation was everywhere.. During that era, a company named Sea Camper Industries, out of Jacksonville Florida, decided to build a camper-houseboat combination and try their hand in this niche market.. The Sea Camper packed all of the features you’d expect from a modern camper boat in a space measuring 24 feet long or 7.3 meters with a beam of 8 feet or 2.4 meters..
The cockpit is located in the front starboard area, while across from that is bench. Seating, which can double as a sleeping area for a single person. Behind the cockpit, is a kitchen area that includes a double-sided stainless steel, sink a triple-burner cook top and oven, as well as a mini fridge under one of the rear. Dinette seats. There’s also a fully enclosed, wet bath with a removable wall-mounted shower head. To the rear of that is a full sized dinette area which also converts to a sleeping area for two, if needed, while doors both for and aft open up to small decks.. The original company was eventually sold and went under in the mid 70s.. Fortunately, a second generation revival of the Sea Camper was brought about in the early 2000s by a German manufacturer.
Original pricing on this one would have run you around $ 11,000. [ Countdown ] Number nine.. This largest of the Boat-a-Home fleet comes in with a length just under 26 feet or 7.9 meters, and a width of almost eight feet or 2.4 meters. Doors at both the front and rear open to reveal a living area capable of seating up to six people.
Forward. On the starboard side is the helm of the boat. Behind this is a dinette area with seating for up to 3 people. Opposite this on the port side is the a galley which includes a triple-burner cooktop and stove a sink and a 118 liter fridge-freezer. Moving towards The rear, you’ll find a wet bath with a swiveling cassette toilet and stand up shower. The rear houses, a bench which converts to a double bed.
This, along with the dinette area, which converts to a bunk bed if needed, provides sleeping accommodations for up to four people.. Go power is provide by a 40 horsepower outboard engine, while the electric is covered by two 150 watt solar panels mounted on the roof.. This one starts out with the base price of just over $ 100,000.
[ Countdown ] Number eight., [ Reacher ]. This one is called the CaraBoat, and sometimes that simple, yet catchy name is all that’s needed in a title.. A rear door opens up off of a small deck into a lounge area, with seating for six to seven people.
In front of that is the galley, which has a double-well sink. A mini fridge with a freezer, a triple-burner cooktop with a glass cover and an oven. Opposite that you’ll find an enclosed, wet bath with a swiveling, cassette toilet and a sink with a removable faucet that doubles as a handheld shower. Head.
Housed in the front is another lounge area with bench seating.. Both lounge areas convert to beds that can sleep up to four people. If needed. Controls for the steering and engine are located on a wall-mounted arm that folds down underneath the cabinet, when not in use. Pricing on the the standard model is a bit over $ 100,000.
[ Countdown ] Number seven. [ Reacher ]. This entry from Japanese based Car-taka is another example of how to make a small space feel bigger than it actually is.
It. Measures in at 12.5 feet or 3.8 meters in length, with a width just over five feet or 1.6 meters. Large hatches at the front and rear, provide entry to an open design that includes a small sink, a water tank and a mini fridge.. There’S also a dinette area with bench seating that converts to a sleeping area for up to three people.. This one is very similar to a model by German company Sealander. Minor differences aside.
They could very well have been cast from the same mold., I’m kind of curious, which one came first, so if anyone can shed some light on that feel free to. Let me know in the comments. Pricing on this: one will run you around $ 21,000. [ Countdown ] Number six., [ Reacher ].
This awesome, looking piece of machinery was produced by the Ship-a-Shore Corporation from the late 60s to the early 70s. Two pieces of thermaplastic form. The body which measures 23 feet or seven meters long.
A sliding patio door off of the rear deck opens to the cabin with a kitchen containing a three-burner, cooktop and oven, a large double-well sink and a 128 liter fridge-freezer. Two dinette areas, one on each side of The boat can accommodate up to six people. At the front. Starboard side is the helm with large windows all around providing an almost uninterrupted view. Across from that is a lounge area with bench seating that converts to an additional sleeping area.
If needed., The roof can double. As a extra area for sunbathing or relaxing with access via ladder and hatch at the rear., And for those of you who consider hygiene, important, there’s an onboard bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower., The Combo Cruiser had a base price that ran around $ 11,000. [.
Countdown ] Number five. [ Reacher ] This one like entry number eight, is also called the CaraBoat. Produced in the early 70s. It’S rumored that only 64 of these were made due to the manufacturer, destroying the molds. After a failed PR launch..
What few details I could find show a rear entrance door that opens to a lounge area with bench: seating and a small bathroom opposite that., Moving forward, there’s a kitchen area with a triple-burner cooktop and oven a full-size sink and dinette seating with a removable, floor-mounted table.. The helm is located at the front port side with the door opening to a small forward deck.. The two lounge areas could convert to sleeping quarters for up to four people. If needed., All of this was housed in a cabin measuring 16 feet or 4.9 meters in length and just under seven feet or 2.1 meters, wide.
[ Countdown ] Number four., [ Reacher ], This water ready anytime amphibious trailer, is perfectly sized for smaller vehicles to tow Weighing in a little over 1600 pounds or 740 kilograms., It measures 15 feet by 7 feet or 4.6 meters by 2.2 meters, with room for up to four passengers.. In addition to the large front, hatch and rear sliding doors, a pop-up roof provides natural ventilation as well as extra head room.. The living area includes an integrated, single-burner, cooktop and sink along with bench, seating on each side and a removable table that allows it to be converted to a sleeping area.. A small platform on the front can be used for lounging, while the rear tailgate opens to create a deck area with seating on each side and a mount for a small outboard motor..
An optional solar panel can be added to the roof to provide extra power to the 100 amp battery. If needed. Pricing on this one is currently around $ 17,500. [ Countdown ] Number three., [, Reacher ], This Italian-made mini yacht seems like it shouldn’t be on this list, as it’s design is mostly made for transport., But the multiple configurations allow for it to be set Up as a vessel that has amenities like a camper boat, so we figured it deserved a spot..
It measures 24 feet or 7.2 meters in length with a width of 12 feet or 3.5 meters.. The large rear doors slide open to reveal a living space housing. A bathroom with a toilet and sink with a small kitchenette opposite that which includes a four-burner, cooktop sink and prep area. Moving forward is bench seating on each side, which can be modified into single beds..
The front of the boat houses, the enclosed helm. Large panoramic windows. Allow for an almost unobstructed view throughout the boat. The rear sun deck provides space for relaxation, while also covering the single 370 horsepower water-jet engine which can reach a top speed of 43 miles or 69 kilometers per hour.. Current pricing for this one is around $ 150,000. [ Countdown ] Number two., [ Reacher ], Built in 1979. This beast of a vehicle is considered the world’s first amphibious SUV. And, unlike the other entries in this list, this one can be driven on both land and water.. It tops out at just over seven feet or 2.1 meters tall with a dry weight at 5,100 pounds or 2,340 kilograms.. No special setup is needed to go from land to water as it can be driven down any standard launch ramp.. The five seater is based around the European version or the Ford Granata and came with the option of either a hard or soft top..
The 135 horsepower engine allowed the behemoth to reach land speeds up to 87 miles or 140 kilometers per hour.. Unfortunately, this one never made it past the prototype stage and only made an appearance at the 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show.. So what do you think? Could you see yourself sleeping on the water in one of these? Let us know in the comments which one you liked the most or if you have a favorite, that didn’t make the list.
[ Countdown ] Number one., [ Reacher ] This one from English manufacturer Cara Cruiser came about in the late 70s., The vessel measures 15.5 feet Or 4.7 meters in length, with a beam of just under seven feet or 2.1 meters., A small deck at the stern, has seats on each side of a folding door. That open into the cabin area. Inside is an enclosed, wet bath with a toilet, sink and handheld. Shower head.
Moving forward is the kitchenette which has a dual-burner, cooktop and convection oven, along with a large sink and counter space. Bench. Seating and a removable floor-mounted table are opposite this.. The front has a lounge area with C shaped seating, which also includes the helm on the port. Side. Large side and front windows provide an almost panoramic view of the surroundings..
It has a dry weight of 11,000 pounds or 500 kilograms and can be powered by a stern-mounted outboard engine ranging from 7.5 to 35 horsepower., Hey guys, this is Cassie.. I hope you guys enjoyed this video. Tell us in the comments below what you found to be the most interesting and why.. Also, if you haven’t done so yet make sure to hit the bell notification next to the subscribe. Button. Stay up-to-date with all of our latest videos.. Thank you for watching. I’ll, see you guys next time. ( gentle music, ) .