Can I permanently live in a house boat?(australia)?

Question

I just purchased a house boat and i was wondering if i could permanently live in a house boat on the water. I just retired and I figured that this is a good way to live. I'm in Australia by the way.

Answer 1

See this list of websites for info

http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&rl...

Answer 2

I'm sorry I don't know the exact procedures to follow, but I know many people do live permanently on house boats on the Murray River.

Answer 3

This depends on your location and whether you intend to have a permanent mooring or move regularly.

In Sydney Harbour, near the Spit, there are a couple of permanent house boats but they have been there a long time, and the Waterways people are not granting new licences.  There are people who live on boats in marinas, but they are expected to move regularly - I think every week or so.

Answer 4

Contact the Maritime Services Board in your state, I am sure you can live permanently on a house boat, you better get yourself some crab pots!  I lived on a boat years ago, it's great fun, make sure you have good moorings and jetty access, especially at extreme low tides, of course depending on where you are.

Heave Ho Me Hearties!