The Boaterhome: Half Boat, Half Camper Van, and Completely Ridiculous
You’ve heard of RVs and camper vans. And even if you live hundreds of miles from a body of water, you’re familiar with boats and other watercraft. But what would the lovechild of a garden-variety camper van and a boat look like? Well, it would look like the Boaterhome, an amphibious vehicle that went viral.
The most popular Boaterhome is a supersized RV/speedboat combination. It might look absurd, but it’s the peanut butter and jelly of camping and boating. It’s a must-see if you haven’t yet witnessed this insanely over-the-top vehicle.
Summertime is the perfect time for the Boaterhome
Kids are venturing back to school, but summer isn’t over yet. And this year, millions of Americans chose to spend their time camping or on the water. After enduring a year of pandemic shutdowns, families were eager to get out there this summer. And it’s been the summer of RVs, as many adventurers rented or purchased campers or camper vans to vacation on the road.
Even Winnebago CEO Mike Happe told the StarTribune just how popular RVing has become, citing the company’s record numbers of dealer orders and sales.
But perhaps nothing exemplifies summertime recreation better than the Boaterhome.
Nothing is more ridiculous or fun than the Boaterhome
Nevada resident John Ortlieb actually owns two Boaterhomes. The boat-and-RV mashup featured in a 2020 BoatBlurb article is based on an open-floor concept and was still in progress last year. Ortlieb is making “smart” boat innovations and hopes to transform one of his Boaterhome models into a party bus worthy of the Vegas strip. Even Little Caesars called out his over-the-top vehicle in a commercial.