Ive just bought a yacht with a view to living on it ,?

Question

If theres anyone else that lives on board ,could you tell me the pros and cons of it.

Answer 1

Cramped quarters and clogged toilets(head). Damp clothes...body odours...lots of stuff.

Answer 2

I live on a boat in a marina on Antigua... it's a great life if you don't mind living in something the size of a good sized closet that is constantly in need of a good airing out and everything has to be put in a clothes dryer at least once a week to dry it out.

It may sound romantic... but it's a terrible way to die of boredom and rot

On the other hand, this is my third time to be a liveaboard... the first was when I retired from the gubbernment... I moved to Marsailles and bought a used Dufour Arpegee and lived on it from 1983 to 1986... then I came back to the U.S. and lived on a boat in the Yacht basin in St. Petersburg, FL from 1988 until 1995.. and now this time.... so some people never learn

It's not a life for everyone, but it works for me.

Answer 3

I don't but I have considered it, still may some day.   You might want to check out Living Aboard Magazine (link below).  There are many web sites that you should check out,  several are listed below.  Some have forums which would be a better place to ask this question.

Answer 4

I lived on boats for many years. It is a very special lifestyle. Especially if you want to be close to nature. The only real problems are water (go figure). That is the use of your onboard toilet, and shower facility. If you plan to live in a marina you must be sure that they allow "live aboards", because most don't. You usually have to use the shower facilities at the marina. However, if you have a holding tank for your head, you can hire a "pump out" to empty it without moving your boat.

You will find that the peace and serenity out-weighs the cons. Be sure to thoroughly check out the neighborhood of the marina as well. The waterfront has a well earned reputation!

Answer 5

Anything under 35 feet is unpleasant even for singlehanding.

Over forty-five enters personal comfort zones if interior can be

made to breath, laundry machines are aboard, brown water

isn't wasted, owner handles maintenance as needed, vessel

insurance is maintained, & alternative power is utilized.  The

down side is that boats make a hole in the water into which reader throws money.

Answer 6

It is a lifestyle that is not for everyone.  Those who stick with it usually love it, but most people try it for a while and then move back ashore.  

There are many ways to live aboard, from living in relative luxury at a marina with electricity, cable TV, internet, hot showers, laundry room, etc.,  to cruising and anchoring in a small sailboat without refrigeration.  So it depends on you and what you have and what you want to spend.  To live on a boat you have to be able to live a simple life in a small space. You must be comfortable with your own company, and willing to give up some things, at least some of the time - conveniences, internet, TV, unlimited supply of water for showers, etc. - unless you want to live at a marina - in which case you are not really living on a boat - you are living at a marina.

My husband and I were real live aboards. We lived on a 35 foot sailboat. We rarely went to a marina - we anchored most of the time and dinghied ashore. We walked to do laundry , carrying it in backpacks and also sometimes pulling a little cart with us, and also walked for groceries. We carried bicycles with us on our sailboat, and dinghied them ashore when distances were too great for walking and when there was no public transportation. We used two small solar panels for power - just enough to charge the batteries enough to start the engine after a day of charging. Wind power is the way to go - a wind generator - it can take care of most needs, especially if you are willing to forego refrigeration.

Living aboard is a wonderful life, a simple life, but it is not for everyone. It is hard work, but very rewarding. You will meet hundreds of interesting people from all walks of life.  Keep in mind that one of the definitions of "cruising" is "fixing things in nice places" - my husband and I fixed many things in very nice places. I hope you find what you are looking for. Here are a few sites that may help you with your decision.

Answer 7

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