You Can Own A State Ferryboat For Less Than The Price Of A House In Washington
If you love the sun, sea, and the surf, chances are that you've dreamt of always buying a boat. If that sounds like you, you're going to want to get in on this. A massive Washington ferry is for sale and it could be yours for less than the price of a house in Evergreen State!
Earlier this week, the ferry was listed on eBay for $110,200 — that's less than $412,988, the median home value in Washington right now, according to Zillow.
Formerly called the MV Evergreen State and now, aptly known as "The Dream", this big boat is a former Washington State vessel that was built in 1954.
The best part? It's currently registered as the largest private yacht in the United States!
The 310-foot long unique home comes with upgrades like new batteries and mechanical systems to keep it running. Plus, it has several seats — all with a view and can hold up to 854 people at a time.
It can also hold about 87 cars. You can get a video walk-through on how it looks here.
If like us, you're wondering who this handsome craft belongs to, we've got the answer.
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The Northwest News Network reports that a Florida businessman, Gregory Jones bought it at an auction nearly three years ago for $300,000.
His original plan included using the 66-year-old ship for everything from a car ferry to a floating restaurant or a waterfront event center.
So, if you're a budding entrepreneur, you know where to drop your money.
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The ad also reads that the vessel "obviously" holds significant dollar value and that, "the scrap value alone is north of $1,000,000 just by weight."
Since this is moveable property, after all, it's listed for a “free local pickup” at the Port of Olympia.
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As of January 29, it actually has 12 bids! The auction closes in 2 days, on Friday, January 31 at 10.25 p.m.
Rest assured, we're going to be following up on this closely to see who snatches up this sail. Stay tuned for more details.
The Dream
Price: $110,200
Editor's Note: Cover photo used for illustrative purposes only.