[ehnto]

I wonder if it's an increased sense of permanence, habitability and sometimes magnitude that allows it to happen.

Some boats become decade long institutions, and living aboard a 'thing' that is dynamic and alive with motion is probably very emotive.

Even small sailing vessels are often designed to be lived aboard and occupied for days or weeks on end.

Cars and planes can be very transient in comparison.

[ehnto]

I am a car enthusiast and even I try to keep my cars at arms length, knowing they could (and have been) totalled and whisked away in an evening for no better reason than someone glanced at their phone for too long.