Dock A

PRIVATE FLOAT HOMES

RESPECT & ENJOY

A1 - Moon Shadow

A2 - Our Kauai

This float home started as one level built in Victoria in 1975. In addition to the second level being added in 2005, many upgrades and renovations were also completed. Originally called Water Rat, the float home was also known as Estelle for a brief period. In 2010 the current owners moved aboard and the float home has been known as Our Kauai since.

This two bedroom, two full bathroom float home is Xft by Xft over two levels. Access to the outdoors includes three decks and the entire roof top patio. A unique feature of the home is the 4ft crawl space underneath the entire main floor which is great for always needed storage.

In 2012, graffiti artist Peter Allen painted the dockside mural on the outside of the house. Through the artwork, the current owners wanted to capture their love for Hawaii and share it with others. “We have enjoyed living here - life down here has been like a never ending holiday.”

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A3 - Sam's Place

A4 - Angel's Haven

Originally called Hacienda Good Karma 1, this float home has called Fisherman's Wharf home since the 1970s.

A5 - Pennies from Heaven

Built at West Bay Marina, and originally called Ultramarine, this is the sister home to The Artful Kaleidoscope. For a brief period, the home was known as The Diver's Den.

A6 - Banana Boat

Built in 1985 in Victoria, the Banana Boat was originally a barge, then became a boat that was converted into a float home. Only one of two float homes with an intact boat hull instead of positive floatation, the boat's motor and wheel have been removed, but there is still a functioning bilge. The BBoat's structure is fiberglass sheathed fir plywood and her bottom is flat. The second level was added in the early 90s, and in 2000 she received a hull refurbishment at Point Hope Shipyard.

Her registered name is Suite 'n Ocean, but due to her unique shape and distinct yellow colour she was affectionately dubbed the Banana Boat by locals when moored at West Bay Marina prior to permanently moving to Fisherman's Wharf.

On the upper level the owners enjoy a large master room with access to a 10ft X 10ft aft deck. The upstairs includes sleeping, sitting and office areas and is warmed by a cozy propane fireplace. On the lower level are the galley, banquet dining area, bathroom, and bedroom with skylight. The bow of the boat, underneath the carved wooden monkey, provides extra storage space.

A7 - Sam I Am

It is unknown when this boat was originally built, but it is believed the vessel has been on the ocean since before the 70s. In the 80s, while the boat was moored in Sidney, a senseless murder ended the lives of the two owners/occupants, and a fire nearly sunk Sam-I-Am. She was salvaged by Jenkins Marine, restored and converted to float home. In 1993, the new vessel was purchased to replace an existing structure already at Fisherman's Wharf. On the day of the swap-out, due to some new bureaucratic restrictions, Sam-I-Am was initially denied entry even though she was only replacing an older vessel. Fortunately, Sam-I-Am was allowed to moor at the wharf, and has been here ever since.

A8 - The Silver Lining

Weighing in at 75m tonnes and measuring 24ft. X 35ft, this home is one of the largest at Fisherman's Wharf. The base was engineered and built by IMF in Delta, BC and towed to Victoria in 2005. The home has positive floatation built of solid standard beadboard insulation with 4 ½ foot high concrete walls and concrete floor decking. The home’s christened name was Edwards by the Sea, and she came to the Wharf as a result of the 2002 lottery. With the help of a perpendicular dock, The Silver Lining is considered to be an excellent shield to other Dock A float homes more vulnerable to the winds.

The home’s second owners, David and Susan Leff, moved in the Spring 2012. Named The Silver Lining in order to express the bright future Susan discovered in their new life after a devastating accident ended her ability to walk, an elevator was installed so Susan could enjoy both levels of the home.

In the theme of a deconstructed Orca, the deck silhouette is from an overhead view of the bow of the Orca. Carved by David, there is a pod of Orcas at the terminus of each of eight beams cantilevered out from the bedroom to support the upper deck. An Orca mural is being created for the main floor master bedroom. The Leffs live here year-round and continue to evolve their home to suit their functional needs and artistic expressions.

A9 - Jeanne Normande

A10 - Reflections

A11 - Seventh Heaven Too

A13 - Kiaora Moana

A14 - Toad Hall

Built West Bay Marina by Gert Schmidt, this home was originally called The Bay Side.

A14 - Lotus Blossom

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