A former firefighter became a new kind of captain and gave others who’ve wondered what it’s like to be a pirate the chance to find out by listing his incredible pirate ship houseboat decked out with cannons and pirate flags – and it will only cost you $49,000.
Daniel Corder, 63, from Virginia, built the ship three years ago as part of his quirky hobby, having previously transformed another old boat.
The firefighter-turned-artist purchased the abandoned boat from his neighbor and gave it a fresh coat of black paint and a new motor before turning it into a pirate ship.
The 44-foot-long black ship comes complete with a spooky crew of skeletons dressed in classic pirate get-ups, cannons mounted on the sides, and the traditional skull and crossbones painted on the body.
Daniel Corder, 63, from Virginia, gave those who’ve always wondered what it’s like to be a pirate the chance to find out by listing his pirate ship houseboat decked out with spooky skeletons and pirate flags for $49,000
The former fighter-turned artist built the ship three years ago after having purchased the abandoned boat from his neighbor and gave it a fresh coat of black paint and a new motor before turning into a pirate ship
Inside, the theme continues with classic old barrels, a wheel, old maps for planning routes across the high seas, and classic accessories
The 44-foot-long black ship comes complete with a living area, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom – though the only garden to speak of, is the open sea
Dan, (pictured above) who often refers to himself as Captain Dan, has previously transformed other boats and is looking for the perfect buyer for his pirate ship
Inside, the theme continues with classic old barrels, a wheel, old maps for planning routes across the high seas, and classic accessories.
The boat is also fitted with a living area, bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, and bathroom – though the only garden to speak of, is the open sea.
The former fighter who often refers to himself as Captain Dan, has received hundreds of offers from buyers all around the world, but is waiting to sell the boat to the perfect buyer.
Captain Dan wants the right buyer to purchase his beloved boat and someone who will take in all of its spooky glory.
In an interview with the Washingtonian, Dan admitted many of the potential buyers were looking to transform the boat into an Airbnb, which he believes will require a ‘level of due diligence,’ as well as the proper docking in order to maintain it.
He added: ‘I’ve had people that want to buy this thing sight unseen.
It comes with a spooky crew of skeletons dressed in classic pirate get-ups, cannons on the sides, and the traditional skull and crossbones painted on the body
The former fighter has received hundreds of offers from buyers all around the world, but is waiting to sell the boat to the perfect buyer
For those who are unsure about buying the boat he said: ‘Anyone can own a boat, but you are the coolest kid on the block if you got a pirate ship’
While he usually lists his boat for around $15,000, he decided to up the price tag for this one due to its size and the and the long hours he spent working on it
‘I don’t sell something to somebody that they don’t come to see and feel.’
And for those who are unsure about buying the boat he said: ‘Anyone can own a boat, but you are the coolest kid on the block if you got a pirate ship.’
And this isn’t the first first Captain Dan has struck gold with his unique hobby.
He’s sold over 30 pirate ships that have went on to become restaurant decor, tourist attractions and even pool accessories.
And while he usually lists his boat for around $15,000, he decided to up the price tag for this one due to its size and the and the long hours he spent working on it.
Advertising his creation, pictures of the ship were shared on Facebook where the post shivered the internet’s timbers and went viral, racking up more than 12,000 likes and thousands of comments.
Advertising his creation, pictures of the ship were shared on Facebook where the post shivered the internet’s timbers and went viral, racking up more than 12,000 likes and thousands of comments
One user said: ‘I would totally buy this and drink rum all day.’
‘That boat is understaffed, they’ve only got a skeleton crew,’ another viewer joked.
Someone else said: ‘Would I get this and stand on deck in a giant pirate hat? Yes. Yes I would.’
‘Why would you pay for it, just compile a crew, throw on an eye patch and take it!’ quipped another person.
Another user added: ‘Great for a Halloween party. Not so sure about owning it the other 364 days of the year.’
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