I bought an abandoned oil rig lifeboat & turned it into the ultimate tiny home – people are shocked when they see inside
I bought an abandoned oil rig lifeboat & turned it into the ultimate tiny home – people are shocked when they see inside
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A MAN who bought an abandoned oil rig lifeboat with the goal of turning it into his dream home has showed off the epic finished product. Now it's finally finished, the boat is fully functioning home, with all a lush with a bathroom, kitchen, living room and cosy bedroom, which he showed off on TikTok.
![[Interior of an oil rig lifeboat converted into a tiny home.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/7f7bba1c-8a52-4e33-a0e5-ba1274bb1900.jpg?strip=all&w=709)
In the viral video, Johnny explained that it wasn't just the inside that needed some love, but the outside of the boat also needed a lot of attention. He applied a lick coat of paint, and installed 1,100 watts of solar panels, as well as patching up plenty of holes.
![[Interior of a tiny home built in an oil rig lifeboat.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/www-tiktok-com-i-bought-966873927.jpg?strip=all&w=540)
But, it's the inside of the boat that really leaves people amazed. What was once a dusty, empty space now looks like a luxurious pad anyone would be happy to live in. First, he showed off the brand new bathroom, which now has a posh shower and composting toilet, as well as loads of space for storage.
![[Converted oil rig lifeboat tiny home on a canal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/746f4ecb-dc97-4fb5-b574-4722d3fca5a9.jpg?strip=all&w=780)
The open plan living and kitchen area is just as impressive. Complete with a cosy seating area for relaxing, a table for working and eating and more counter space than you might expect for such a small space, it's easy to see why the DIY whizz was proud to show it off.
"Where the engine once sat is now my kitchen, decorated with tiles I hand-pressed from recyclable materials," Johnny explained in the clip. "My sink is positioned by a sliding window which I custom built so I can watch the world go by as I'm washing up," he continued.
