As a Fisherman, My Fish Can Level Up
Chapter 546 - 341: The Plan to Buy a Sailboat_2

Chapter 546: Chapter 341: The Plan to Buy a Sailboat_2

Chu Mingcheng also seized the opportunity to become an underwater photographer a few times, capturing all the underwater dance designs Jiang Luoluo had created during this time.

Currently, all of his investment side businesses, except for his father-in-law’s fishing gear shop which hadn’t started production, would have to wait until next year.

In the end, after lounging at home for three days and basking in the sun in the yard for three days, Chu Mingcheng finally made a special decision.

He was going to buy a luxurious sailboat!

As for the fishing yacht, there truly was no need to change it; the "Sea God" was completely sufficient for work.

If he wanted to go to farther seas for fishing, even the most luxurious fishing yacht wouldn’t be suitable; it had to be a medium to large oceangoing fishing vessel.

Something like the one Zhao Jiahang piloted, and if going to the Arctic or Antarctic, it needed to be even bigger.

If it was simply for enjoyment, it would be better to buy a yacht.

However, small yachts basically couldn’t travel too far; this is where sailboats have an advantage.

Sailboats can turn off their engines and sail using wind power, granting them the capability for ocean voyages.

Plus, in terms of enjoyment, sailboats actually didn’t lag behind; one could always spend a bit more money for luxurious interior configurations.

Enjoyment isn’t a matter of the type of boat, but rather, whether there is enough money.

A sailboat over forty-five feet could definitely sail around the world.

Buying the sailboat, it was quite clear that Chu Mingcheng was preparing to tour the world.

He hadn’t really planned to visit every corner of the world; he just simply wanted to go to some particularly famous and special places.

Like the Arctic and Antarctic, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean Bay, and meanwhile fully upgrade the "Sea God" mode.

Chu Mingcheng knew very well that if he didn’t go now, once they had children, there would be even less hope.

If the "Sea God" mode was to be upgraded quickly, this was his chance.

As for a peaceful life, there would be plenty of time for that once they returned.

Besides, his side businesses were already making money, which could completely cover their expenditures while traveling the world.

Even without money, Chu Mingcheng could pay more attention to sunken ships and possibly encounter a windfall.

Sailing around the world on the sailboat sounded thrilling and romantic, but spending a long time at sea was actually quite exhausting.

Luckily, with the advent of technology, even though there was no signal in international waters, he could still set up an internet device on the boat so that smartphones and computers could access the internet, ensuring that it wasn’t too boring.

Of course, for the global sailing trip, Chu Mingcheng still needed to discuss it with Jiang Luoluo; this time, they definitely needed to go together.

He believed that Jiang Luoluo would be interested in the spectacular landscapes all around the world, such as the Arctic and the Antarctic.

Sure enough, when Chu Mingcheng brought up the matter that night, she immediately took an interest.

Subsequently, they discussed it for an entire night and decided on some small details.

For instance, they planned to hold their wedding before getting the boat and treat this trip as a honeymoon, so that their parents wouldn’t be able to pressure them into having children before they returned.

And they could also take this opportunity to securely transition their careers.

At least after marrying, Jiang Luoluo didn’t plan to continue dancing publicly; she intended to become a behind-the-scenes business owner, while also spending more time with her family.

Additionally, once the sailboat was purchased, Chu Mingcheng would also need to spend the time before its arrival learning some repair techniques for sailboat engines and other aspects.

Ocean voyages required ample experience and the skills to fix breakdowns; lacking either could easily lead to accidents.

As for sailing experience, Chu Mingcheng considered himself fairly capable since he had been to the open seas several times.

And his physical condition, coupled with the "Sea God" mode, could compensate for some deficiencies in experience.

If the boat capsized, he estimated he had the strength and means to flip it back over.

As for learning technical skills, he naturally had a way.

The next day, Chu Mingcheng met up with Hu Xiangdong again to inquire if his shipyard had any suitable luxurious sailboats.

Hu Xiangdong immediately responded, "There are definitely sailboats available, even imported ones I can get for you."

"But brother, what do you want the sailboat for? Is it for ocean tourism or just for leisure and fun?"

Chu Mingcheng knew he wasn’t as knowledgeable about boats as Hu Xiangdong, so he humbly asked, "Is there a difference?"

"Of course there’s a difference. For a global voyage, I’d recommend a monohull sailboat. If it’s for leisure and entertainment, then you should buy a catamaran."

Then, Hu Xiangdong started to explain to him the differences between these two types of sailboats, clarifying their advantages and disadvantages.

In simple terms, catamarans have large spaces, are suited for living and entertainment, easy to operate, convenient to board, and not easily rocked.

The downside is that if Chu Mingcheng went to the Bering Sea and encountered extreme weather, it could easily capsize a catamaran, making it very dangerous as it would be very difficult to right it again.

Moreover, even with a slight wave, a catamaran shakes like a rocking lantern, enough to make someone nauseous.

As for the high price and high maintenance costs, those weren’t really problems dla him.

Monohull sailboats don’t compare to catamarans in terms of living space and are harder to operate.

But the advantage that Chu Mingcheng cared most about was its ability to withstand waves, as with a large keel, even if it capsized, it would right itself like a Weeble.

Furthermore, a skilled person could pilot a monohull sailboat toward ten-meter-high waves, something not even the best-skilled person would dare with a catamaran.

Additionally, monohull sailboats are cheaper, and maintenance costs are significantly lower.

For Chu Mingcheng and Jiang Luoluo who would be sailing alone, the space in a monohull sailboat was completely sufficient as long as it was purchased slightly larger.

The best value for money for a monohull sailboat was forty-five feet; any bigger, and its overall cost would skyrocket.