Johnny Sturgeon spent 678 days converting the abandoned 64-tonne lifeboat into a fully functioning home, complete with a bathroom, kitchen, living area and bedroom ...

Enclosed lifeboat gets second lease at life as a floating home with the most welcoming, custom interiors – and becomes a social media sensation in the process ...

After 678 days of labour, Johnny Sturgeon has introduced his new abode, Orla, a project he says has 'changed his mindset' and made him realise 'what he wants from life' ...