February 11th 2025.
Danny Campbell, the host of BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year, had quite the unique experience as he toured the tiniest house he has ever judged – a Pacific Ocean rowing boat. The boat, owned by the Maclean Brothers, will serve as their home during their world record-breaking journey across the Pacific Ocean in April. As an architect, Danny was eager to give his expert opinion on the boat's 'design' before the brothers embark on their impressive feat.
In a comical video, Danny couldn't help but marvel at the boat's "elongated shaft" shape before stepping on board to admire the limited yet efficient use of space. He was particularly excited about the "en-suite" which, to his surprise, turned out to be a bucket. The Maclean Brothers, consisting of Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan, have already made history by crossing the Atlantic Ocean in January 2020 and breaking three world records. Now, they are determined to go even further by attempting a non-stop, unsupported 14,000km row from Lima, Peru to Sydney, Australia in hopes of breaking another world record and raising £1 million for clean water projects.
Measuring only 9.3 meters long and 1.8 meters wide, the ocean rowing vessel has been specially designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the sea and provide the brothers with a comfortable living space. It includes two small sleeping cabins, solar panels for essential navigation and communication systems, a desalination unit for drinking water, and storage compartments for necessary supplies. The hull has also been reinforced to protect against the threat of marlins – known for piercing ocean rowing boats with their sharp bills.
In the video, which has already gained thousands of views on Instagram, Danny praises the boat's openness to the outdoors and split-level entry system, as well as the solar panels, highlighting the team's commitment to sustainability. As he explores the boat further, Danny humorously points out the pump system in the bedroom, joking that it must be for when the room fills with water – not a typical feature in a home. He also discovers some "soggy toilet roll" in the storage space and playfully comments on the "en-suite" – a.k.a the bucket.
As Danny steps out onto the deck, he takes a seat in one of the rowing seats and imagines what it will be like for the brothers to spend months at sea, using these seats to propel them across their 9,000-mile journey. In a touching moment, Danny reflects on what makes a home – stability, safety, and family. He notes that this home may not have all of those things, but it does have something special – family. Being stuck at sea with your brothers, he couldn't imagine a more beautiful or well-designed space. He wishes the Maclean Brothers the best of luck on their journey and hopes their home keeps them safe.
The Maclean Brothers will set off from Lima, Peru in April, with the goal of arriving in Sydney, Australia months later. They are working tirelessly to raise £1 million for The Maclean Foundation, a charity that provides clean water to developing countries. The brothers are currently seeking sponsors for their challenge and are determined to make a difference. For more inspiring stories, check out our Culture section and subscribe to read the latest issue of Scottish Field.
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