Comments on: So You Want to Live On A Boat?

By: boat engines

boat engines — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:55:38 +0000

People who choose to live on a boat have many different reasons for doing so and it’s estimated that approximately 15,000 people in the UK live afloat. It’s not just in tranquil locations either.

Many will, of course, choose to live on peaceful canals and rivers surrounded by nature and rolling countryside yet equally there are those who prefer to stay in a busy marina or harbour, live on the coast or even stay permanently moored up in the heart of some British cities which are renowned for their canal systems.

By: strathy

strathy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:51:38 +0000

Amen!

By: Dave Winegarden

Dave Winegarden — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:47:24 +0000

I owned and raced a Columbia 30 in central California for 10 years. When my sailing partner and wife lost a health battle, I kept with it for a few years and even moved onto the boat for about 6 months in a marina where the boat was slipped. Though it was a short stay, I have to admit that it was the most relaxing time of my life. Everything was small on a 30 compared to a house or condo, and I couldn’t really keep all my suits aboard her, but Good News made me happy as I worked my way through some trying times. I had a household in storage for a year or so. I sold her as I moved on and now have her photos. I still pay her a visit every time I make it back to the area. I guess the bottom line is, that if you want to do the boat thing, know that it’s less space… that you need to be well-connected in your relationship… or just single… to relax and enjoy your stay. No mortgage… no landline…no utilities… just relax and say you live on a boat.

By: Number_6

Number_6 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:25:50 +0000

My wife and I are in our early 30s and have two kids. Our current plan is to continue living on land until the kids have both graduated high school(another 8 years) and then when they are out on their own, we’ll go out on our own. We’ll sell the house(we don’t have a mortgage, so that helps) and use the money from the sale to get ourselves a boat. I may try to find someplace I can learn sailing properly so we can get one powered by wind, but if not, then we’ll just go the power route. My wife tends to get wanderlust, so the idea of being able to just move along to another place when we want to is very much appealing.

By: mp

mp — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:45:22 +0000

We are in our early fifties. My husband is determined to get us on a boat in the open sea. I have soooo many questions regarding insurance, income, pirates, ability to live in close quarters. I am adjusting to down size and being confined to small spaces. Still have issues with income and insurance. As much as I don’t want to die in the sub burbs I am hesitate to give up comfortable life for adventure life. Where do I go from here?

By: keith

keith — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:58:47 +0000

me and my wife are 51/53 years old. we live in n.j. and wanting to retire in florida.thinking about buying a boat and liveing on it. just the thought of this makes us happy.no, we never owned a boat but enjoy freedom very much! your site is very informative to us.where in florida is the tough question as some parts are very exspenive.i will do more research and thank you for your site.MR.&MRS.ROESCH.

By: Alfonso Nuno

Alfonso Nuno — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:47:25 +0000

To the people in Envy!

I no longer Envy. I’m not rich or poor, but happy. I’m 31 and single with a small dog and for him and I our dreams is to own a 42′ Sport Boat. The thought of having a 360′ view of ocean is a rich man’s dream without the $10,000 mortgage you would pay here in Newport Beach, Ca..I’ve worked hard to get to this point. Now Its becoming a reality….There would be nothing better then coming home to Dewey (my little pup) and to watch a good movie on the ocean. Well friends and some who are thinking of living on board, this would be the closest to paradise! Live life, Live Longer!!!!!

By: Michael and Katie

Michael and Katie — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:11:05 +0000

Reading your site has really firmed up our resolve to live aboard. We’re in Tennessee on The River, but we’re looking at buying a 38-to-41 footer and moving to the Gulf coast. So thanks for taking the time to do this, and we’ll be opening our own blog once we get the deed done. Gotta sell a house and all that first.

Our biggest concern is…not knowing how to sail! But I’m sure we can learn from the other live-aboards around us. We’re eager to get good at it, Katie will cook for anyone and everyone, and I can fix stuff, mechanical and electrical.

Cheers and thanks again!
Mike

By: Strathy

Strathy — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:24:00 +0000

Sitting in Palm Beach …. I hate/envy you!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:08:00 +0000

Strathy

here I sit in Palm Beach, looking at your boat in the snow and remembering one winter I spent at the Pt Credit Yacht Club on a boat.

Think what you are doing is great. At the moment we are ashore as is the boat. Like many people, we stopped cruising for elderly parents and hope we can return to the sea before we become elderly ourselves.

Will be happy to answer any questions. I taught sailing at Humber for several years, was a professional sailor for 20+ years with 10 trans-Atlantics and a few other ventures. Now occasionally doing boat surveys and dreaming of future voyages

Roman
nsyachts@aol.com
captroman@netscape.net