A houseboat or yacht as a BOV

smooks75 · August 30, 2006, 04:23 PM

Anyone thought of this? It's a good topic. If you had a houseboat you could defend from afar...but you are a great target. Anyone?

don't shoot it's me · August 30, 2006, 06:41 PM

since I am 15 miles from the water, it would make me a sitting duck.

Scorch · August 30, 2006, 07:36 PM

In Nevada, a houseboat might be a bit of a handicap. I'll take a 4X4.

smooks75 · August 31, 2006, 10:57 AM

I thought maybe someone would be in favor of the idea.....but I have to admit that it is not the Greatest idea for anyone. If you are on the coast maybe. A big a@@ lake etc.

Eghad · August 31, 2006, 12:21 PM

what exactly is a BOV?

smooks75 · August 31, 2006, 12:40 PM

Bug Out Vehicle

swampdog · August 31, 2006, 01:20 PM

I've always lived on the coast. A boat could make sense as a bail out vehicle, in certain circumstances. When I lived on the Outer Banks of NC, we were often evacuated when hurricanes were approaching. This would usually mean several hours of sitting in traffic. I owned a 20' foot center console at the time. Everytime I towed it in the heavy, evacuation traffic I thought about how much quicker I could have gone by boat.

If you live in a city by a large body of water, I can about promise you that you'll make better time on the water, getting out of town, than by fighting traffic in a shtf scenario. A larger boat would also act as a base camp and a place to stay until things return to normal.

As far as being a "great target" goes, anyone who is better off than others in a shtf situation is a possible target. A boat can certainly be defended and might offer more mobility than something like a camper trailer. You have greater visibility on the water, which makes it easier for one person to keep watch. You will probably run into far less people on the water, and the people you do run into are liable to be of a better quality. Your greatest danger would be when you had to come ashore.

I assume you live by one of the huge man made impoundments in Nevada. If you lived by the coast, I'd also suggest you consider a sailboat. Motorboats of any kind are not exactly fuel efficient, although a modern fourstroke gets pretty good "mileage".

I'd certainly rather be "chillin" on my yacht, up some small protected creek, than cramed in some temporary evacuation shelter. It would also get you away from the type of public officials who think it is okay to disarm Americans during emergencies. I can't believe they actually re-elected that guy.

Good topic

smooks75 · August 31, 2006, 01:43 PM

I do not have a boat of any kind but I saw the topic on another (SKS) web forum. I must admit that it would be OK for awhile but obviously you must come ashore and refuel. Maybe it would be a good idea for a SHORT term SHTF situation. We have several big lakes in this state and none would make the best choice, but if you lived on a river or the Ocean I think it would be great....at least for the short term. Keep your powder dry!

smooks75 · August 31, 2006, 01:44 PM

...my first thread.

FirstFreedom · August 31, 2006, 05:41 PM

Come near me and I'll let you have both barrels! ....

http://www.recreation.ucla.edu/site_.../kayak_man.jpg

WESHOOT2 · September 4, 2006, 07:53 AM

Just an opinion, but I would imagine fresh water hard to come by on the ocean.

on the other hand, i think EVERYONE should be on the water....

....yeah, that's the ticket, on the water, away from here....yeah.

August 30, 2006, 04:23 PM	#1
smooks75 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 161	A houseboat or yacht as a BOV Anyone thought of this? It's a good topic. If you had a houseboat you could defend from afar...but you are a great target. Anyone?

August 30, 2006, 07:36 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	In Nevada, a houseboat might be a bit of a handicap. I'll take a 4X4. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 31, 2006, 10:57 AM	#4
smooks75 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 161	Yep I thought maybe someone would be in favor of the idea.....but I have to admit that it is not the Greatest idea for anyone. If you are on the coast maybe. A big a@@ lake etc.

August 31, 2006, 12:21 PM	#5
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	what exactly is a BOV? __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

August 31, 2006, 01:43 PM	#8
smooks75 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 161	swampdog I do not have a boat of any kind but I saw the topic on another (SKS) web forum. I must admit that it would be OK for awhile but obviously you must come ashore and refuel. Maybe it would be a good idea for a SHORT term SHTF situation. We have several big lakes in this state and none would make the best choice, but if you lived on a river or the Ocean I think it would be great....at least for the short term. Keep your powder dry!

August 30, 2006, 06:41 PM	#2
don't shoot it's me Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2001 Location: NY first/LA second Posts: 1,537	since I am 15 miles from the water, it would make me a sitting duck.

August 31, 2006, 12:40 PM	#6
smooks75 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 161	Bug Out Vehicle

August 31, 2006, 01:20 PM	#7
swampdog Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2006 Location: Dismal Swamp, NC Posts: 338	I've always lived on the coast. A boat could make sense as a bail out vehicle, in certain circumstances. When I lived on the Outer Banks of NC, we were often evacuated when hurricanes were approaching. This would usually mean several hours of sitting in traffic. I owned a 20' foot center console at the time. Everytime I towed it in the heavy, evacuation traffic I thought about how much quicker I could have gone by boat. If you live in a city by a large body of water, I can about promise you that you'll make better time on the water, getting out of town, than by fighting traffic in a shtf scenario. A larger boat would also act as a base camp and a place to stay until things return to normal. As far as being a "great target" goes, anyone who is better off than others in a shtf situation is a possible target. A boat can certainly be defended and might offer more mobility than something like a camper trailer. You have greater visibility on the water, which makes it easier for one person to keep watch. You will probably run into far less people on the water, and the people you do run into are liable to be of a better quality. Your greatest danger would be when you had to come ashore. I assume you live by one of the huge man made impoundments in Nevada. If you lived by the coast, I'd also suggest you consider a sailboat. Motorboats of any kind are not exactly fuel efficient, although a modern fourstroke gets pretty good "mileage". I'd certainly rather be "chillin" on my yacht, up some small protected creek, than cramed in some temporary evacuation shelter. It would also get you away from the type of public officials who think it is okay to disarm Americans during emergencies. I can't believe they actually re-elected that guy. Good topic

August 31, 2006, 01:44 PM	#9
smooks75 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2006 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 161	Thanks guys.... ...my first thread.

August 31, 2006, 05:41 PM	#10
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	Come near me and I'll let you have both barrels! .... http://www.recreation.ucla.edu/site_.../kayak_man.jpg

September 4, 2006, 07:53 AM	#11
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Remember Mr. Tappan? Just an opinion, but I would imagine fresh water hard to come by on the ocean. on the other hand, i think EVERYONE should be on the water.... ....yeah, that's the ticket, on the water, away from here....yeah. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"