If you are new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or sign up to receive We Live On A Boat by email. Thanks for visiting!
Yesterday, I contemplated how good life was living on the boat. Today, I’m warming up after going through one of the cons of living on a boat in the winter - filling the water tanks.
It is -17 deg C out and the wind is blowing hard and cold and the tank goes empty. The tank never empties on the warmer days - not when the wind is calm and the sun is shining - but when it is the most miserable out. So tonight I hauled 55 gallons in jugs from the laundry room and filled it again. This should last us about 10 days to two weeks depending on how water frugal we are. As an aside - I have no idea how much water the average 4 person family uses but I can guarantee that they will use more than 55 gallons. Those who live aboard boats live with a true conservation spirit - out of necessity.
William B. Kelleher wrote,
This may be a dumb question, but why don’t you top off the water tank when you have a warmer and/or no wind day ???
You don’t really have to wait for it to run dry, HONESTLY. LOL
William B. Kelleher
46′ Bertram Motoryacht
Toledo,Ohio USA
Link | January 21st, 2008 at 11:17 am
strathy wrote,
Haha - that would require planning and foresight - both of which I’m slightly lacking.
Link | January 21st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Jamie wrote,
Yes, it does require actually thinking about it once in a while
I’ve only run out once. Of course, it was in the shower when I was all soaped up! Won’t be happening again, I can tell you that!
I agree completely with your observation about the natural conservation instinct one develops living aboard!
Link | February 4th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Irena wrote,
It is getting warmer and spring is around the corner!
We salute you for living your dream.
Link | March 19th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Missouri Casenet wrote,
Wow, living on a boat really does have some drawbacks. Either way, you are doing what you like doing, and living in a house has its drawbacks as well.
Link | June 26th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
John (Loves boats) Alford wrote,
I second Casenet’s comment about living in a house having its own drawbacks too. Probably more so.
Everything happens for a reason - at least now you know to keep the tank filled (even when you feel you least need it).
Dream unapologetically, my friend.
take care…
Link | July 14th, 2008 at 10:54 am
sabine wrote,
i really enjoyed finding your page. it is really cute and fun. i am considering boat living for my husband and i so its a nice rescorse to have for info. i would love to ask you lots of questions if you have time. thanks so much
sabine
Link | July 21st, 2008 at 4:10 pm