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Just rambling but as a previous homebuilt boat builder myself I thought about this (not to do myself, just my typical wondering about things) and the conclusion I came up with was since labor and materials are so cheap here if it hasn't been done already there must be an issue with it.聽 The waters would be filled with people doing the same.

I just can鈥檛 find anything to give an issue though

I know a lot of houses are being built on kind on floatation pontoons because of flooding etc

But actually can鈥檛 find anything else to show why I can鈥檛. So annoying

Oh, one with panorama windows like in my house in CA. - Just the insurance and getting approval will be tough as an ingrown toenail.

But I would not import materials. Ask me, why!聽

Um why??? 馃槀

I was only think of ease. Building a kit. Test build dismantle and pack.especially for the pontoon and protection cage) The pontoon sections I can source are first class and can potentially mount an OBM and the rest I was thinking Glass.

YEAH was genuinely thinking each wall length and width bifold doors or fixed glass. See picture

I鈥檓 sure I have my head in the clouds but a boat is a boat. If you are sailing or moving around and living on it like anywhere in the world, surely this is the same thing.

Not sure what government agency you would contact for water usage since it'll be on the water. You'll have an issue with power/water/sewer/sanitation,... Don't think most BnB people will want to rough it and pee/poop into the water or pollute the water with dirty water. It's not the US where you can drive your camper to get the sewage pumped out.

Yeah I get you

You鈥檇 be surprised what some people would go through to have a little luxury on the sea in those beautiful areas I bet, next best thing to a stilt hut in the Maldives 馃槀馃槀

-Waste I was thinking composting toilet

-Inline heating for instant hot water

-Water for shower and sink held in flat water container in wall or a water container on roof.

-Shower and sink water was thinking a grey waste container held as one of the pontoon floats

-Power I was thinking 4/6 solar cells and a small generator. Very minimal power out put as

I鈥檓 also now just realising that I鈥檓 going to need some sort of certification or license to be in charge of a 鈥渧essel鈥�

I鈥檝e also emailed the British embassy in Hanoi to ask a few questions. I鈥檒l wait to find out I guess

Hi,
Your plan has merits, however I will just identify a few points for your consideration as the boat building and lifestyle dream has caught many off guard leading to shattered dreams and empty back accounts...鈥�..and this is in our own country so to take on your plan in Vietnam will be fraught with anguish, but please do not take this as a dream crusher response.
I have been involved in the commercial shipbuilding industry in Vietnam for many years and you can be rest assured you will drown in red tape and beauracratic headaches from the get go. Your vessel will be considered as a commercial vessel and will need to meet the rules and regulations of the various maritime authorities.

My advise would be to find a yard that specializes in GRP leisure vessel construction and bring along a full set of construction plans for review and costing, as opposed to trying to import a kit [ nightmare] and locate a facility for assembly, fit out and launching.
Consider a locally built shallow draft mono-hull design with plenty of volume, which can be equally as spacious as a pontoon catamaran hull form.
1. Houseboats are notorious for poor handling and聽 are generally considered for sheltered waters usage only. Large bays and river systems can be very hazardous to navigate due to traffic, currents and local weather conditions. All houseboats operating in Australia have very strict navigational restrictions. You will certainly require experience and an entry level Masters qualification to present to the authorities.
2. Stability is of the utmost importance for pontoon vessels, therefore all consumables[ Fuel and potable water] and waste liquids must be stored as low as possible. All tanks must be configured between the pontoons to lower the center of gravity. Pontoons are flotation devices and cannot be utilized as storage tanks. On average, 1 person uses approximately 300Ltr. per day of fresh water [ industry average] so placing a 2 or 3 day supply of F.W for 2 people on the "roof' would not only create major stability issues, design and construction considerations would add major costs to your vessel.
Once again, I am only voicing my advice based on your initial enquiry and I certainly do not want to deter you from your plan...鈥�.or dream...
I hope this is constructive and helps to steer you in a good direction.....

@Just_another_mark hi their I am a man of the sea I live here and聽 endevour to do this what you are attempting and I wish you much success as I research I would be interested to know the hurdles you come upon and hopefully as few as possible , all is possible here , though I am aware but not yet fact they do not want forgiener s just taking boats where ever , as a man of the sea this I understand but my endeavor it not to cruise around nearly to live in harmony with environment all the best dear sir

Hi All

So here鈥檚 one for you

I鈥檓 aware of all the details and issues with moving to Vietnam and buying property or a business etc but what I was thinking about doing聽 was moving to Vietnam for a while and while I鈥檓 there building a pontoon house boat to eventually live on

Even two, as I鈥檇 like to Airbnb one to help sustain myself while I am there.

I鈥檇 be packing the materials here in shipping containers and then building Vietnam side. I鈥檝e researched all this part just as a hobby/thought, but I know nothing of what may happen the other side.

I鈥檓 wondering has anyone ever heard of this?

Has anyone bought a house boat in Ha Long Bay ?

Are there any legalities involved?

What are your opinions? Constructive and well thought only please 馃う馃徎鈥嶁檪锔�



Cheers guys

- @Just_another_mark

Hi All

So here鈥檚 one for you

I鈥檓 aware of all the details and issues with moving to Vietnam and buying property or a business etc but what I was thinking about doing聽 was moving to Vietnam for a while and while I鈥檓 there building a pontoon house boat to eventually live on

Even two, as I鈥檇 like to Airbnb one to help sustain myself while I am there.

I鈥檇 be packing the materials here in shipping containers and then building Vietnam side. I鈥檝e researched all this part just as a hobby/thought, but I know nothing of what may happen the other side.

I鈥檓 wondering has anyone ever heard of this?

Has anyone bought a house boat in Ha Long Bay ?

Are there any legalities involved?

What are your opinions? Constructive and well thought only please 馃う馃徎鈥嶁檪锔�



Cheers guys

- @Just_another_mark

- @Linhtrung18