I think he meant to say he’s really not (freezing). Two space heaters in such a small enclosed space would make it quite toasty. I know. I used to live in an RV close to the Canadian border.
@@007Hutchings The demons he is fighting, are likely the demons of alimony. His ex-wife probably doesn't care about his demons as long as she continues to get hers.
Electricity, water cable, probably a docking fee to have your boat there.. basically you're having to pay what you would be having to pay if you had a regular house on land the only difference is is that it's a lot cheaper. Also don't forget about food and groceries I mean that's not like that's going to change just because you're on a boat.
I live in an 80ft yacht in Florida I inherited from my grandpa. It's paid off and I only pay a combined $1100 in utilities, insurance, and dock fee. The majority of that goes into insurance. My favorite part about it is I can move it anywhere there's water. If I wanna move to Hawaii, I can as long as I can afford the fuel. I would have to either ship or sell my truck though. Still half the price of the average rent for an apartment down here. I do take it out once or twice a month and go fishing to keep the motor's in good running order instead of sitting all the time, but most of the time it's tied up in a marina. I've actually thought about renting out the second bedroom to someone for some extra cash. It's got everything I'd ever need, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a washer and dryer for my clothes, a small workshop near the engine room, a living room, a decent sized outside deck area. Grandpa renamed her to "Lonely Sailor" when he bought her, after he did his 35 years in the Navy. I am thinking of renaming her to "She Got The House".
@@Joe_P Off the grid? It’s doable but not exactly comfortable for long term. You’d quickly miss the hot showers, fresh water and company. Plus, I imagine it’d be hard to find a safe free place to anchor close to shore, in a protected lagoon. The water would probably be a lot more choppy and you’d have to constantly be looking out for weather so you don’t get stuck in a sea storm. People do it though.
@@IanMaxx Haven't really moved her anywhere except off shore to go fishing. I do wanna retire to Hawaii when I retire in 25-30 years. I'm an accountant and I save money where I can, so I would like to sail her around the world one day.
Had a friend from Ireland that did the same thing here in NJ/NY. Instead of being in the water, he opted to dry dock it instead during the winter months. When it got really cold, he stayed with his girlfriend on land. But other than that, he was happily in the boat… making repairs and enjoying his life. The marina that he was in was part of a RV park that also overlooks NYC/Statue of Liberty. He was paying roughly $600/month at the time. Comes with community toilets and showers. He does laundry at local laundromat… and he said the same thing, before he started living in a Live On Board, he was paying $2000 (2003) a month for rent in NYC. Ever since living on a sailboat, he was able to send much more money back to his family in Ireland. He was a carpenter by trade. Best financial decision ever for him.. When it was time for him to leave NY for Ireland, he sent his brother and nephew from home to help navigate back to Ireland… I must say, if he were to write a book about his life on the boat… it would be very interesting.
I too am one of those men who lost his home to divorce. I ended living in a box in a junkyard so it's understandable that no news lady came by to film my story.
A friend of mine lived there while he was getting ready to transition to his new life in the Caribbean. Him, his wife and his dog on a boat about that size, both working from home. It was... snug. I worked at One Constitution Center and we'd occasionally meet for lunch. And although they were very aware that this was only a transitional situation for them I still marvel at the audacity it took to actually pull it off. To sell almost all of their worldly possessions, including a house and two cars, and pack up and sail the east coast, land in the tropics and live their dream is well out of my comfort zone.
I lived on a 40ft boat in London for 6 years which was great. The only shore support was a sanitary station and water supply, otherwise completely independent, had to go for a weekly cruise to charge the batteries. The boat was very well insulated with a wood burning stove, so it was super warm, yet people always asked "doesn't it get cold in the winter?" Then I met me wife and the boat morphed into a house!
I was in London a few weeks ago, I didn't see anyone on those boats but I was in Limehouse and St.Katherines docks, lots of boats in both. Beautiful areas, London is so cool of a city to go visit and i look forward to returning in Dec.
We live on a 50' cabin cruiser just outside of Toronto. It's great! It's also not for everyone and not always as glamorous as people think. But we think it's great!
@@Pauljustin75 yup, Bluffers (Scarborough), Frenchman's Bay (Pickering), and a few in DT Toronto. I think there are a couple in the west end of the GTA, but I'm in the east, so I really don't know that area. We've been doing it for 3 years now.
Hey I have a 36’ trawler I would like to possibly live aboard year round… is it still possible to get a spot at one of these Marina’s? Preferably one that might include a parking spot. Any info would be greatly appreciated. 🇨🇦🦞🇨🇦
“I had just gotten a divorce which seems to be common here…” YO! I almost went through a divorce a couple years ago and was definitely looking into living aboard! 😆😆😅
37 foot dock space costs $1000/ month. Not bad actually. What's sad is how many of these men living here are not there by choice, but rather due to a divorce that stripped these men of all their financial assets they worked so hard to earn.
Exactly and then you have men like Tony gaskin trying to shame men for not wanting to get married. United States sanctioned marriages are a scam for men and a benefit for women
I lived in an 82 prowler 25 ft travel trailer in the Rocky Mountains for a few years. My head hit the ceiling and it shook in the wind. Wasn’t the best but the people were all great. They’d pay your rent for you if they knew you were struggling. Everyone knew everyone. Best neighbors I’ve ever had
I lived aboard for 7 years, but fled south to the Caribbean for the winters, and except for a couple of times, never lived at the dock when anchoring is free.
Yes but, what about power, water supply and the ever popular sewage holding tank. I think its still acceptable 3 miles offshore to flush out the holding tank.
@@nzs316 Fish dont carry the same bacteria we do or possible parasites, its better to clean human waste and then dump it rather than just letting it go into the ecosystem, also... nobody wants to swim in a bay with human waste, thats just asking for issues.
I’ve been live aboard for almost 4 years. I bought my boat at the start of the pandemic in Baltimore and by the end of 2020 I was in Florida across from Cape Canaveral. It’s the cheapest way to live on the water/waterfront by a long shot and being in Florida is cheaper and far more comfortable than Boston. Marina neighbors are the best neighbors I’ve ever had.
@@fa7842 Kennedy Point Marina in Titusville Florida.. I forget the exact address but it’s on Rt1. I have since moved up to Daytona and the slip prices in this part of Florida are significantly cheaper than the price this video quoted. As a live aboard it’s about $700 a month for a 40’ slip and that includes unlimited water and dock power via a garden hose and a 50 amp dock power pedestal. I must also point it that the same slip/amenities could be double that in South Florida/Miami/Ft. Lauderdale marinas.
@@fa7842I should also point out that keeping a yacht in a marina will require you to have boat insurance. So if you are thinking about the boat life and are looking at boat listings. I highly recommend that you secure an insurance policy for any boat you are considering before putting any offer in for the vessel. You can always cancel the policy and get most of your money back if you don’t buy the boat.
@@WhiteNoise493yes, you absolutely want to get a survey before purchasing and you will need a current survey to get an insurance policy as i stated. My point though is that you could find a great boat and the survey could be very positive.. but you could still run into big problems if the insurance companies think it’s too much boat for your level of boating experience/engineering skills. The insurance companies make there decisions based not only on the survey but your experience resume too. So my point is that you can cover your ass by shopping for the insurance coverage before you make an offer on the boat. If nobody wants to underwrite a policy for you and a particular boat you are interested in… keep looking. My boat is a 38’ sailboat and that was pretty much the largest thing I could get insurance for as a first time boat owner although I could have afforded a 54’ catamaran..
It's awesome!!! I had a friend who kept his boat over at pier 39 in San Francisco. My favorite thing was going there, in the fall/winter and staying for weeks at a time. It was amazing!!! He didn't live their year round like this guy, just kept his boat there. And I had freedom to be able to come and go as visitor to his boat for a a week or two here and there. I'll never forget doing that.
Your going to see more people living like this, where I am you have about 500 people, living in the desert, for 1200 bucks a year living in RVs and small vans. The cost of housing is ridiculous.
, my wife and I, lived on our boat for 4 years in East CT. We had internet, phone line, cell, cable, dish, and heat. The marina gave us a key to the gate, and left the bathrooms lights on if needed. However, it still cost us $1000 and month for the slip and power, $1800 a month boat payments, $400 a month for the boat ins. So, it wasn't so-called cheap. These payouts were year round, plus between $900, to $1500 for a tank of fuel. We ran 24GPH and used our for every summer, NY for dinner, Atlantic City, Boston, Road Island, Up the Hudson, Baltimore, the Vineyard, and the others. We weren't a dock and dine boat. It was a relaxing winter for sure.
I lived year-round at Anchorage Marina in Baltimore. A tarp over the cockpit is a necessity. I used an oar to break up the ice in my slip and a rake to fish it out, and kept my slip relatively ice-free all winter. Co-op 35 foot slip fee in 2008 was about $125/month plus electric.
I love living in my boat. After a long and grueling divorce i needed somewhere to go to restore my withering spirit. I found a likeminded community of lovable lugs in the marina i live in. I feel as if im rising from the ashes like a phoenix who lives on a boat. Well i wouldnt want my boat to burn but you know what i mean. I hope this comment finds you in good health, and never be scared of the water, it can be a dear old friend indeed. Okay, goodbye
I used to go sailing from Southampton in the winter months. The main problems are the small space can make a stuffy atmosphere if you have many people in it and nothing dries properly, no matter what you do. However you can normally heat it up to a comfortable temperature.
I did a similar thing.. I just went out in the bush in the middle of no where and lived off the grid for nearly 3-4 years. only time I seen the concrete jungle was when I had to restock on supplies. my father was a Provincial Game Warden and he taught a thing or two about living out in the wild.
I lived on a sailboat in Seattle Washington for 10 years. Although it doesn't get us cold as Boston we did get snow many of those years. I wouldn't have traded it for the world, and still miss moving off the boat in 2019
I was a liveaboard by choice for a couple years, that was nearly 10 years ago. It's not for everyone but if you're like me and love boats and water, it's not a bad lifestyle. It's even better if you have a nice modern luxury yacht.
I'm in CA, used to regularly visit a couple marinas when I went to work with my dad as his business is based around the docks. So I'd always get access to the nice bathrooms they have for the people that live on the boats. I'm pretty sure it's been common since those bathrooms have been there since I'm a kid, but I'd imagine doing it in frigid Boston weather is another beast. With the prices they charge at the marina for a slip, I'm not even sure if it's economical any more
It is actually can be pretty comfortable! We made it through this winter in Vancouver just staying on anchor and now it feels even better than living in a tiny apartment)
Ditto on the D. A buddy let me squat on his 30’ Searay in downtown Seattle near where Sleepless in Seattle boathouse was . I did have to plan sleeping around the Rain as that pitter patter will wake you up. The Marina shower was nice but those walks back to boat were character building. You can also hear any vessels engine as it makes way anywhere near your marina , usually followed by the set of waves. When rescue or speeding hulls roar by , you can also have your cupboards emptied. Fire was thing that scared me most , every winter we seem to have a marina fire as heaters get deployed. On land after being on a boat you find the walls move and you sorta feel tipsy as you walk down a hall or aisle in a store. I do miss my house and garage for storing my tools and toys. A lot to be said for a real kitchen too.
I wanna join that community just to meet those fun people. And what a great perk, a super hot pool!!! May want to leave the snow on for additional insularion
I would houseboat sit when I was in Washington state. It’s comfortable. Not much living space as some are smaller. Check the bilge daily and don’t let it sink. I even helped the marina on haul outs. I really enjoyed it.
I'd be all for it if I owned a boat. When I was a teen I lived in a mid size pull along camper. I had good heat running through it during some bitter cold nights. Step outside in -20 degree weather during a polar vortex and you realize how much warmer it is inside. Being in a boat, he has really good insulation inside, so the only thing to really feel bad for him about is having to duck everywhere when walking around.
My friend lives on a boat in the cold almost year round, and between his wood heater and small outdoor greenhouse, it's always comfortable. The only draw back is he's not allowed to chop kindling anywhere on the marina property, so he has to drive up the road and get out on the shoulder and chop stuff up before hauling it back.
I spent many a winter's night on boats in Florida and in Bensalem, Pa and Northeast MD and Baltimore. I liked the winter nights in Florida best.😁😁 In the "north" I never had my boat "wrapped," so it was a bit more challenging to heat. I'm in a brick 1838 farmhouse in Pa. right now and I've NEVER been this cold on a boat.
i live on a 41 ft power boat and i have a full size couch 2 50in tvs. queen bedroom. fridge with sep freezer. stove, oven, microwave, toaster oven. Even during last weeks cold snap it was holding 70 deg. you dont have to sacrifice much depending the route you take.
I live on a 40' house boat for 18 years in Philly at Pier5. Loved every minute of it. Cost about 6500 a year with electric. cable and dock fees. Now I live 500 feet off along the river .
I looked into it here on the Columbia River near Portland OR. but in all the marinas it's a long walk from the car to a slip with groceries and everything else you need, and a long walk to dump trash. Plus, I've just got too much stuff.
I left my parent's house with a duffle bag and one box of stuff. The last time I moved house it took three Uhaul loads. I couldn't believe how much crap I've accumulated over the years. I've spent the last two years aggressively selling, donating, or throwing away most of the stuff, and I'm very strict about what I buy now. There is a certain freedom to not be tied down to a pile of stuff.
Trying Not to Sink channel here on YT compared the cost of their Hatteras 58 for a year and their 5 br house in the Baltimore area for a year, the difference was around 1,000 a year so it isn't a major one between a 65 foot power boat and a large detatched family home.
Lot of people are chosing alternatives if they can swing it! From living in vans/rvs to off grid tiny homes and even boats! It's doing more than saving a buck - it's saving a lot!
A good friend of mine's father got in a big fight with his mother, left the house, went to the store, bought some groceries, went down to the marina, got on his 30' Catalina, and sailed to Hawaii (from California). He hung out there for a couple of months and then sailed back. He's in his 70s.
Shit man, I can see doing that in your 30s, but I hope I am not arguing with the old lady at that age and sailing across the Pacific lol. At the same time , pretty damn cool
I think it's wonderful but how do you get fresh air if the boat is plastic coated he obviously has an opening somewhere.. Can someone enlighten me on this? I think this guy's wonderful. He's got a great life!
Hat’s off captain,it’s true it’s not for everyone..but if you love the sea and all the things/challenges it comes with …well there’s nothing like it. I have been living on my 25 ft Parker after my wife and I raised 7 children for 6 years now,I lost her after 33 years of marriage to cancer,my kids are all grown up and doing well..but one salary doesn’t cut the cost of general living,also have been with my company for 42 years and counting…still not enough from a big company I wouldn’t expose..however I love the sea always did, and fish often.
Space heaters should not be used for primary heating. Also I'd like to know the water/plumbing situation. I can deal with living in a tight space but I need a dishwasher and washer/dryer inside my own private unit.
It's a lifestyle for the people who don't mind being alone but never get lonely.
well said
After a divorce. Truly
@@ChillaXD14 or after everyone becoming a political NPC the past few years. Nobody needs a braindead infant in their life.
It's a good trait to have. Speaking from experience.
I did this half my life. Got on land and became addicted to opi@tes.
“Everyone assumes I’m freezing and I really am. I only have a couple of space heaters.” What a man
Canada selling energy to America so they can use space heaters in boats....wow
I think he meant to say he’s really not (freezing). Two space heaters in such a small enclosed space would make it quite toasty. I know. I used to live in an RV close to the Canadian border.
@@AdamsOlympia oh yeah. I have a 1750 watt space heater and would only run it at half power and it would still be like 90 degrees inside.
I did this half my life. Got on land and became addicted to opi@tes.
@@AceDriveProgramming it's a well known fact that land causes opioid addiction.
To some it might seem lonely but to me I see a man who has a peace of mind and this proves it doesn't take much for a man to be happy
I see a man who is fighting demons. We all see different things.
all because he doesn't have the latest gadgets and gizmos? @@007Hutchings
A man with truly zero fucks to rub together.
@@007Hutchings The demons he is fighting, are likely the demons of alimony. His ex-wife probably doesn't care about his demons as long as she continues to get hers.
@@paulcolburn3855 Lmao.
no property tax , no water or electric bill , this guy knows how to live!
electricity /water is part of the slip fee - but yes only having one bill a month is sweet.
it aint fun thats for sure.
Electricity, water cable, probably a docking fee to have your boat there.. basically you're having to pay what you would be having to pay if you had a regular house on land the only difference is is that it's a lot cheaper. Also don't forget about food and groceries I mean that's not like that's going to change just because you're on a boat.
Also don't forget about internet
No. This is sad.
It's not for everyone, but it's the nicest community I've ever lived in.
I live in an 80ft yacht in Florida I inherited from my grandpa. It's paid off and I only pay a combined $1100 in utilities, insurance, and dock fee. The majority of that goes into insurance. My favorite part about it is I can move it anywhere there's water. If I wanna move to Hawaii, I can as long as I can afford the fuel. I would have to either ship or sell my truck though. Still half the price of the average rent for an apartment down here. I do take it out once or twice a month and go fishing to keep the motor's in good running order instead of sitting all the time, but most of the time it's tied up in a marina. I've actually thought about renting out the second bedroom to someone for some extra cash. It's got everything I'd ever need, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, a washer and dryer for my clothes, a small workshop near the engine room, a living room, a decent sized outside deck area. Grandpa renamed her to "Lonely Sailor" when he bought her, after he did his 35 years in the Navy. I am thinking of renaming her to "She Got The House".
If she did actually get the house then yes
I love that too! Since its so easy to move, how many places have you actually sailed and moved to?
Is it too big to live on the hook? Why not go full freedom, get a solid solar setup going? you'll only pay for water/fuel/food
@@Joe_P Off the grid? It’s doable but not exactly comfortable for long term. You’d quickly miss the hot showers, fresh water and company. Plus, I imagine it’d be hard to find a safe free place to anchor close to shore, in a protected lagoon. The water would probably be a lot more choppy and you’d have to constantly be looking out for weather so you don’t get stuck in a sea storm. People do it though.
@@IanMaxx Haven't really moved her anywhere except off shore to go fishing. I do wanna retire to Hawaii when I retire in 25-30 years. I'm an accountant and I save money where I can, so I would like to sail her around the world one day.
Had a friend from Ireland that did the same thing here in NJ/NY. Instead of being in the water, he opted to dry dock it instead during the winter months. When it got really cold, he stayed with his girlfriend on land. But other than that, he was happily in the boat… making repairs and enjoying his life.
The marina that he was in was part of a RV park that also overlooks NYC/Statue of Liberty. He was paying roughly $600/month at the time. Comes with community toilets and showers. He does laundry at local laundromat… and he said the same thing, before he started living in a Live On Board, he was paying $2000 (2003) a month for rent in NYC.
Ever since living on a sailboat, he was able to send much more money back to his family in Ireland. He was a carpenter by trade. Best financial decision ever for him..
When it was time for him to leave NY for Ireland, he sent his brother and nephew from home to help navigate back to Ireland…
I must say, if he were to write a book about his life on the boat… it would be very interesting.
I know, it's a shame more people don't write books about this very subject.
I think you’re short a couple paragraphs. Keep on going 🤡
O did u who cares
@@user-hc3wr4vk1p apparently you do. Thanks for reading though. What’s your email? I’ll gladly reply with the full version
That’s an awesome story.
“I came off a divorce, which is a common way people end up living on boats.”
While the wife lives comfortably in "their" house
Or Van...Marriage sucks..
I too am one of those men who lost his home to divorce. I ended living in a box in a junkyard so it's understandable that no news lady came by to film my story.
you back on your feet?
that is understandable lol. Goddamn man.
How much is your rent? Junkyards ain't cheap.
Awwwwww 😢
Anything can be a slice of heaven. Peace is worth so much
I love this guys can do attitude, and the relationships with the other sailors!! God bless their wonderful community!
I concur.
@@AceDriveProgrammingmust be the lands fault 🤷
@MypronounIsKing not a very cool comment.
@@AceDriveProgramming I'm sorry to hear that. How are you doing now??
@@AceDriveProgrammingCongratulations!!!
A friend of mine lived there while he was getting ready to transition to his new life in the Caribbean. Him, his wife and his dog on a boat about that size, both working from home. It was... snug. I worked at One Constitution Center and we'd occasionally meet for lunch. And although they were very aware that this was only a transitional situation for them I still marvel at the audacity it took to actually pull it off. To sell almost all of their worldly possessions, including a house and two cars, and pack up and sail the east coast, land in the tropics and live their dream is well out of my comfort zone.
I lived on a 40ft boat in London for 6 years which was great. The only shore support was a sanitary station and water supply, otherwise completely independent, had to go for a weekly cruise to charge the batteries. The boat was very well insulated with a wood burning stove, so it was super warm, yet people always asked "doesn't it get cold in the winter?" Then I met me wife and the boat morphed into a house!
I was in London a few weeks ago, I didn't see anyone on those boats but I was in Limehouse and St.Katherines docks, lots of boats in both. Beautiful areas, London is so cool of a city to go visit and i look forward to returning in Dec.
Sorry to hear about the wife part.
Got any room for some of the immigrants?
We live on a 50' cabin cruiser just outside of Toronto. It's great! It's also not for everyone and not always as glamorous as people think. But we think it's great!
Hi, I'm from the GTA and considering moving aboard in the near future. Do you know which marinas offer year round live aboard?
@@Pauljustin75 yup, Bluffers (Scarborough), Frenchman's Bay (Pickering), and a few in DT Toronto. I think there are a couple in the west end of the GTA, but I'm in the east, so I really don't know that area. We've been doing it for 3 years now.
Lived aboard at OH, Bluffer's and Frenchman's Bay. Frenchman's was the coolest until they yuppified it 😂
@@jamesstuart3346 The only part that is yuppified now is the condos lining the street.
Hey I have a 36’ trawler I would like to possibly live aboard year round… is it still possible to get a spot at one of these Marina’s? Preferably one that might include a parking spot. Any info would be greatly appreciated. 🇨🇦🦞🇨🇦
“I had just gotten a divorce which seems to be common here…” YO! I almost went through a divorce a couple years ago and was definitely looking into living aboard! 😆😆😅
He's living on a Tarten 37
One of my favorite yachts of all time
37 foot dock space costs $1000/ month. Not bad actually.
What's sad is how many of these men living here are not there by choice, but rather due to a divorce that stripped these men of all their financial assets they worked so hard to earn.
Exactly and then you have men like Tony gaskin trying to shame men for not wanting to get married. United States sanctioned marriages are a scam for men and a benefit for women
💯☝🏻
I have been living on boats for 14 years... I can totally relate...
I lived in an 82 prowler 25 ft travel trailer in the Rocky Mountains for a few years. My head hit the ceiling and it shook in the wind. Wasn’t the best but the people were all great. They’d pay your rent for you if they knew you were struggling. Everyone knew everyone. Best neighbors I’ve ever had
That’s the kind of life most of us dream about.
I did this half my life. Got on land and became addicted to opi@tes.
I lived aboard for 7 years, but fled south to the Caribbean for the winters, and except for a couple of times, never lived at the dock when anchoring is free.
Thats the dream brother
Yes but, what about power, water supply and the ever popular sewage holding tank. I think its still acceptable 3 miles offshore to flush out the holding tank.
@@nzs316 They sell units now to clean waste and make it safe to dispose of on the water.
@@VroomTech Then again when you think that how many billions of fish are peeing and pooping in the water right now!
@@nzs316 Fish dont carry the same bacteria we do or possible parasites, its better to clean human waste and then dump it rather than just letting it go into the ecosystem, also... nobody wants to swim in a bay with human waste, thats just asking for issues.
I’ve been live aboard for almost 4 years. I bought my boat at the start of the pandemic in Baltimore and by the end of 2020 I was in Florida across from Cape Canaveral. It’s the cheapest way to live on the water/waterfront by a long shot and being in Florida is cheaper and far more comfortable than Boston.
Marina neighbors are the best neighbors I’ve ever had.
Having the address on the marina is possible?
And i assume in Florida is expensive on a boat
@@fa7842 Kennedy Point Marina in Titusville Florida.. I forget the exact address but it’s on Rt1. I have since moved up to Daytona and the slip prices in this part of Florida are significantly cheaper than the price this video quoted. As a live aboard it’s about $700 a month for a 40’ slip and that includes unlimited water and dock power via a garden hose and a 50 amp dock power pedestal. I must also point it that the same slip/amenities could be double that in South Florida/Miami/Ft. Lauderdale marinas.
@@fa7842I should also point out that keeping a yacht in a marina will require you to have boat insurance. So if you are thinking about the boat life and are looking at boat listings. I highly recommend that you secure an insurance policy for any boat you are considering before putting any offer in for the vessel. You can always cancel the policy and get most of your money back if you don’t buy the boat.
@tomh4680 if you're living on it and even if you're not, you absolutely need a marine survey done too. Not just for insurance purposes, but safety.
@@WhiteNoise493yes, you absolutely want to get a survey before purchasing and you will need a current survey to get an insurance policy as i stated. My point though is that you could find a great boat and the survey could be very positive.. but you could still run into big problems if the insurance companies think it’s too much boat for your level of boating experience/engineering skills. The insurance companies make there decisions based not only on the survey but your experience resume too. So my point is that you can cover your ass by shopping for the insurance coverage before you make an offer on the boat. If nobody wants to underwrite a policy for you and a particular boat you are interested in… keep looking. My boat is a 38’ sailboat and that was pretty much the largest thing I could get insurance for as a first time boat owner although I could have afforded a 54’ catamaran..
Rock on ! I have done this. Lived on a 50' Sailboat on San Fransico Bay.
Yea, that’s really not the same
What a nice dude. I only hope the utmost best for him.
I admire anyone who choses the boat lifestyle.
It's awesome!!! I had a friend who kept his boat over at pier 39 in San Francisco. My favorite thing was going there, in the fall/winter and staying for weeks at a time. It was amazing!!! He didn't live their year round like this guy, just kept his boat there. And I had freedom to be able to come and go as visitor to his boat for a a week or two here and there. I'll never forget doing that.
Bum chums
Had a boat at pier 39, 1978-84 was in the army in the presidio, good time!
Your going to see more people living like this, where I am you have about 500 people, living in the desert, for 1200 bucks a year living in RVs and small vans. The cost of housing is ridiculous.
There is a huge difference between living in a 100K boat and a 15K van. One is desperation, the other is a choice.
You're*
And I hope you know boats aren't free!!! 🙄
, my wife and I, lived on our boat for 4 years in East CT. We had internet, phone line, cell, cable, dish, and heat. The marina gave us a key to the gate, and left the bathrooms lights on if needed. However, it still cost us $1000 and month for the slip and power, $1800 a month boat payments, $400 a month for the boat ins. So, it wasn't so-called cheap. These payouts were year round, plus between $900, to $1500 for a tank of fuel. We ran 24GPH and used our for every summer, NY for dinner, Atlantic City, Boston, Road Island, Up the Hudson, Baltimore, the Vineyard, and the others. We weren't a dock and dine boat. It was a relaxing winter for sure.
24GPH. Yikes.
Sounds awful. Id rather just live rural. lol
Let’s not judge someone because they’re different and don’t follow everyone else’s living conditions (home, condo, apartment)
I work for the NPS and live in the dorms in the old Navy Yard every summer, these guys are my neighbors and they're always so nice!
The 8am cannon volley was my reminder to get to work at OCC!
I lived year-round at Anchorage Marina in Baltimore. A tarp over the cockpit is a necessity. I used an oar to break up the ice in my slip and a rake to fish it out, and kept my slip relatively ice-free all winter. Co-op 35 foot slip fee in 2008 was about $125/month plus electric.
I did it in NJ for 10 years... thinking about doing it again at retirement...but someplace warmer lol
I love living in my boat. After a long and grueling divorce i needed somewhere to go to restore my withering spirit. I found a likeminded community of lovable lugs in the marina i live in. I feel as if im rising from the ashes like a phoenix who lives on a boat. Well i wouldnt want my boat to burn but you know what i mean. I hope this comment finds you in good health, and never be scared of the water, it can be a dear old friend indeed. Okay, goodbye
Tartan 37, nice boat choice . Hi from #6
You live in the same community?
Bruce can I visit for a weekend in the spring? 🤷🏿♀️
I remember when you could get a nice apartment for $1000/month...
I used to go sailing from Southampton in the winter months. The main problems are the small space can make a stuffy atmosphere if you have many people in it and nothing dries properly, no matter what you do. However you can normally heat it up to a comfortable temperature.
I could easily live like that and would love it, but paying $1000 a month to rent your living quarters is not what I would call "financial freedom".
I did a similar thing..
I just went out in the bush in the middle of no where
and lived off the grid for nearly 3-4 years. only time I
seen the concrete jungle was when I had to restock on
supplies. my father was a Provincial Game Warden and
he taught a thing or two about living out in the wild.
I get it. I live in my extended van. Not a perfect way to live but it works for me.
I had friends who lived on the tugboat "Luna"
in Boston harbor. No community in the early 80's,and it was cold!. 🥶.
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Lunatic 😂❄️
What a legend
I lived on a sailboat in Seattle Washington for 10 years. Although it doesn't get us cold as Boston we did get snow many of those years. I wouldn't have traded it for the world, and still miss moving off the boat in 2019
Good for him! I am actually kind of envious.
Dudes my hero!
Love this guy.
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One problem not mentioned was how to control humidity. Big problem with mold accumulation if not managed.
Use a dehumidifier.
That looks amazing.
I was a liveaboard by choice for a couple years, that was nearly 10 years ago. It's not for everyone but if you're like me and love boats and water, it's not a bad lifestyle. It's even better if you have a nice modern luxury yacht.
Once my kid gets off to college and once I convince the wife, I would love to move onto a sailboat!
Bro living his life to the fullest 🫡
looks fun
I'm in CA, used to regularly visit a couple marinas when I went to work with my dad as his business is based around the docks. So I'd always get access to the nice bathrooms they have for the people that live on the boats. I'm pretty sure it's been common since those bathrooms have been there since I'm a kid, but I'd imagine doing it in frigid Boston weather is another beast. With the prices they charge at the marina for a slip, I'm not even sure if it's economical any more
Greetings from southern Ontario Canada we have one community at the Scarborough bluffs Toronto where a group of people live on their boats year round
Larry has deep pockets! Enjoy life buddy, living the dream
$1000 a month? That's dirt cheap.
Super cheap for Boston@@TheHonestPeanut
He may have downsized from the divorce, and playing it more low key in a nice area, but he aint pauper living.
It is actually can be pretty comfortable! We made it through this winter in Vancouver just staying on anchor and now it feels even better than living in a tiny apartment)
Ditto on the D.
A buddy let me squat on his 30’ Searay in downtown Seattle near where Sleepless in Seattle boathouse was .
I did have to plan sleeping around the Rain as that pitter patter will wake you up.
The Marina shower was nice but those walks back to boat were character building.
You can also hear any vessels engine as it makes way anywhere near your marina , usually followed by the set of waves.
When rescue or speeding hulls roar by , you can also have your cupboards emptied.
Fire was thing that scared me most , every winter we seem to have a marina fire as heaters get deployed.
On land after being on a boat you find the walls move and you sorta feel tipsy as you walk down a hall or aisle in a store.
I do miss my house and garage for storing my tools and toys. A lot to be said for a real kitchen too.
Amazing!!!
I wanna join that community just to meet those fun people. And what a great perk, a super hot pool!!!
May want to leave the snow on for additional insularion
I would houseboat sit when I was in Washington state. It’s comfortable. Not much living space as some are smaller. Check the bilge daily and don’t let it sink. I even helped the marina on haul outs. I really enjoyed it.
I'd be all for it if I owned a boat. When I was a teen I lived in a mid size pull along camper. I had good heat running through it during some bitter cold nights. Step outside in -20 degree weather during a polar vortex and you realize how much warmer it is inside. Being in a boat, he has really good insulation inside, so the only thing to really feel bad for him about is having to duck everywhere when walking around.
Kicked the thought around a few times. Seems fun.. for a while, maybe. Idk. Think I'd go crazy for some reason.
Great experience 👍
I've been planning on doing this in AC NJ. It's the best sleep ever
I did this for one year and it was enough for me. Those cold nights on the water still giving me ptsd
My friend lives on a boat in the cold almost year round, and between his wood heater and small outdoor greenhouse, it's always comfortable. The only draw back is he's not allowed to chop kindling anywhere on the marina property, so he has to drive up the road and get out on the shoulder and chop stuff up before hauling it back.
Tell him about the diesel heaters they make for $100
Awesome!
That's awesome.
The people who feel sorry for him I GUARANTEE are stressed out, in debt, working 24/7, and they have no happiness.
I spent many a winter's night on boats in Florida and in Bensalem, Pa and Northeast MD and Baltimore. I liked the winter nights in Florida best.😁😁 In the "north" I never had my boat "wrapped," so it was a bit more challenging to heat. I'm in a brick 1838 farmhouse in Pa. right now and I've NEVER been this cold on a boat.
Its a great life⛵ I'm in Dana Point, California.
i love news like this
i live on a 41 ft power boat and i have a full size couch 2 50in tvs. queen bedroom. fridge with sep freezer. stove, oven, microwave, toaster oven. Even during last weeks cold snap it was holding 70 deg. you dont have to sacrifice much depending the route you take.
I live on a 40' house boat for 18 years in Philly at Pier5. Loved every minute of it. Cost about 6500 a year with electric. cable and dock fees. Now I live 500 feet off along the river .
How exciting 😊
I looked into it here on the Columbia River near Portland OR. but in all the marinas it's a long walk from the car to a
slip with groceries and everything else you need, and a long walk to dump trash.
Plus, I've just got too much stuff.
I left my parent's house with a duffle bag and one box of stuff. The last time I moved house it took three Uhaul loads. I couldn't believe how much crap I've accumulated over the years. I've spent the last two years aggressively selling, donating, or throwing away most of the stuff, and I'm very strict about what I buy now. There is a certain freedom to not be tied down to a pile of stuff.
I did six years on my boat all year round in Toronto. They were some of the best years of my life
Just had this conversation with someone the other day. I feel like docking/ storing rental would be way more that house rent.
Love it.
That’s pretty cool actually
Trying Not to Sink channel here on YT compared the cost of their Hatteras 58 for a year and their 5 br house in the Baltimore area for a year, the difference was around 1,000 a year so it isn't a major one between a 65 foot power boat and a large detatched family home.
I would love it!
Lot of people are chosing alternatives if they can swing it! From living in vans/rvs to off grid tiny homes and even boats! It's doing more than saving a buck - it's saving a lot!
Awesome! I want to do this.
A good friend of mine's father got in a big fight with his mother, left the house, went to the store, bought some groceries, went down to the marina, got on his 30' Catalina, and sailed to Hawaii (from California). He hung out there for a couple of months and then sailed back. He's in his 70s.
With his mother? In his 70s ? Are you even a real person? Wtf hell is wrong with you?
Shit man, I can see doing that in your 30s, but I hope I am not arguing with the old lady at that age and sailing across the Pacific lol. At the same time , pretty damn cool
I think it's wonderful but how do you get fresh air if the boat is plastic coated he obviously has an opening somewhere.. Can someone enlighten me on this?
I think this guy's wonderful. He's got a great life!
Good for him.
Love it
It’s more than a feeling.
I am from Boston and had to move to warmer weather for work, I don’t not miss the cold rain and ice and snow in the winters
a lot of people don't mind it. Born in the islands and now live in Utah for work. I love it here
I think it’s pretty cool!
Humans will find community wherever they may live if they're so inclined.
My friend lived on a boat in warmer but wet Vancouver. It was rough. Literally
Like a 20 footer
We all need to learn how to live in kayaks and canoes because that’s all we will afford one day sooner than later.
This is facts haha 😥 😅
Had a friend who lived on a boat in Newport and when he retired he set sail
By living on the boat, he was probably able to retire a lot sooner than others.
Hat’s off captain,it’s true it’s not for everyone..but if you love the sea and all the things/challenges it comes with …well there’s nothing like it. I have been living on my 25 ft Parker after my wife and I raised 7 children for 6 years now,I lost her after 33 years of marriage to cancer,my kids are all grown up and doing well..but one salary doesn’t cut the cost of general living,also have been with my company for 42 years and counting…still not enough from a big company I wouldn’t expose..however I love the sea always did, and fish often.
Great story....
im on anchor in NY, NY :)
Space heaters should not be used for primary heating. Also I'd like to know the water/plumbing situation. I can deal with living in a tight space but I need a dishwasher and washer/dryer inside my own private unit.
Nice 👍
I lived aboard for 5 years, but Seattle winters are not that brutal.
Had a coworker who lives in the bston marina, it is cool.