4 years living on a Power boat. The challenges of living small, the positives of minimalism.

[@Differentmedia]

Van Life Essential Supplies! Everything you need to build out a van amzn.to/3TwM1CN

[@BirdWhisperer46]

I am 75, I have lived aboard 2 other times, first a 24 foot double end sail boat in San Diego in the 80's, then a 36 foot houseboat in the 90's and now, still spry, I just popped for a 24 foot Century Antigua cruiser. I am so stoked, I take possession tomorrow on the Mississippi River. Wish me luck.

[@michaelking4578]

Sweet!

[@mecanicchicable]

I’ve done boat life for two years now and I’m so inlove with this life style!! I don’t think I can ever go back to a conventional life.

[@Stormyweld05]

Are you still on the boat?

[@mecanicchicable]

@@Stormyweld05 no I sold it last year. I miss it so much! Now I live in the woods 😆

[@jsboening]

If it’s yellow, let it mellow. If it’s brown, flush it down.

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

Jeff X Lol thanks for watching

[@yalltrippin1112]

That’s wasist

[@namesake-mx9nl]

yup , I agree

[@christinafidance340]

Yep. That’s the rule on our boat. Actually, in the winter, if it’s brown, we bag it. No one is around to empty our septic tank in the wintertime.

[@WhiteKrillin]

This was my immediate first thought too, brother.

[@texascwby34]

I lost my rental home in a housefire last year, I have talkt about living on a boat for manny years. Never tought I was be able to do it, but yet I was blessed and bought a 40 ft steel cruiser and live on it for a year now. Loved it since Day one

[@Dld1985]

I'm on my 16th year on a 44' SeaRay and I still love it. I do have a washer/dryer combo and a separate shower stall. I did have one that was only 24' and stayed on it more than my house. Upgraded to a 28' and did the same . It's not for everybody. The big difference is no matter who else has a boat there you always have something in common and that's the love of boats and the water. Plus you have very wealthy living next door to the poor guy and they all get along great. On land you wouldn't live in the same neighborhood and most likely not have anything in common. It's all in what you like. We have some that don’t work at all and live on a budget. We have Executives , Lawyers , Doctors , Engineers and blue collar workers of many trades. When on the water , anchor or at the docks we’re all just boaters.

[@1detarrednu]

How do you sleep during storms? Is it bumpy?

[@Dld1985]

GuerrillaFPS - Most stay at harbor when forecast is not looking good. Not to bad at the marina due to being protected by wave breaks and wind. It can get bumpy sometimes. Bigger the boat less the movement. Out on the open water in storm it can get pretty rough.

[@Valmontst]

Great information. Have you thought of doing a video?

[@blessedjohn]

My wife and I bought a Sea Ray 280 2007 (LOA 31) last year, and hardly stayed at our very modern house last year. When we would go home and walk in it was a small shock to see how much “stuff” we had and really didn’t miss at all. Then we became to talk. We looked at our monthly living budget and decided we could live so much cheaper and be just as happy living in a boat on the water (this had been a dream of mine since a teen) if we sorted through all our “stuff” and downsized. So we decided to sell our very nice house and moved into our Sea Ray close to two months ago and have no regrets. We have been able to retire early and slowly the “move hangover” is fleeting. We are hoping to move up to a 40+ Motor Yacht in the future, but until then we are happy to call our boat home. Storage was our prime concern so we boat a nice van where we are able to have much more storage as we live at our marina. A nice marina makes quite a difference as we have dock water and electric hook ups. The boating community is great (even if we are not the partying couple). “To float life through life; one needs to live the boat life”

[@Dld1985]

blessedjohn - Its really nice to hear you and your wife love boat life so much. I had a 28 ‘ while I still had my house. I rented part of my house to a co-worker and she said i was the best roommates ever because I never came home. When I sold my house to move of my boat I sent a email to all my co-workers listing all my furniture at a very reasonable price under the condition they would come move it out. I up sized my boat since It would now be my home. One thing I want to say is I feel much safer living at the marina. We have security and gates and like a small town everybody watches out for each other. You have a problem with your boat dozens of people willing to help as someone has had that same problem before and know how to repair it. Literally people from all professions are boat owners. At your home you may have many neighbors that you have nothing in common with. At the marina no matter how big, how small or what kind of boat you have everyone has something in common. The love of boating and the water. What I found out and most other that stay on the water have to is you don’t miss all the stuff that was in the attic , garage and storage shed. As I said before it’s not for everybody but those who love it wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. I can’t even imagine living on shore again.

[@Myhomeentertainmentsystem]

i have lived on my boat now for 1 year because my house flooded in Harvy ,and i love it!

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

On a boat, you crack a beer and some snacks and head for someplace to anchor or marina, the relaxing time starts when you leave the slip, no fighting traffic to get to a nice place, then some mayhem setting the anchor and back to relaxation, I had the best time going to Sucia this summer for 3 days, hanging on a mooring, no worries about anchor and watching the sunrise and sunset. I have a 30' sailboat I am prepping, planning a radar/bimini tower as we do get a lot of fog in the PNW, will retire and spend a few years between Anacortes and Alaska, then decide to truck it down to Mexico as I get older. Hardest part of cruising on my boat is being alone, or I would cruise more often.

[@Mito125RR]

I lived on a boat in the inner harbour for a year. Loved it. Our boat was a little bigger but great living.

[@thomasritter3159]

Fixing to make a move to a 100 foot house boat. Tired of the house, yard up keep, property taxes etc. Lived on a small boat about 22 years ago for a year. only moved off to be closer to work. now retired, can hardly wait.

[@Dld1985]

Thomas Ritter - Time to make the move.

[@zackmcclintock8480]

Thank you for the video...you two were amazing...and helped me on making a choice on boat life...thanks for taking the time and being so honest

[@colinstobbart599]

Yep once you live on a boat you don’t want to go back. We live on a 63ft x 6ft boat on the canals in the Uk have done for 6 years and love it never get tired of waking up to the water. Look up narrowboats.

[@christopherfrederick8467]

Can I say? First class video especially to Jesse James......Sooo cool, soooo simple, so smooth..! That's how Im gonna live!

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Christopher Frederick lol ahhh you beat me to it.totally Jesse's twin

[@act9246]

Thought hard about living the boat life... but decided to do the RV class B life... it's all so good!

[@Dld1985]

Drivin Home - my brother is big into motor homes. Definitely has some bright sides. Why a prefer the boat is it’s much easier to find secluded places away from roads , traffic etc.

[@Fintan33]

@@Dld1985 Yeah same, that's what sold it for me too, the boat life is easier. No hassle getting moved on, just pay cheaply monthly in a marina! Currently paying 180 a month, for a 45ft widebeam ( 1 bedroom flat on water ) Access to electricity, water toilets showers, security, post box and you can get away with living there. In my van it felt weird pretty much every night with noise of the road, people, cops. Even in the countryside you still get hassle lol

[@1300mer]

Been doing the Class B living but now I'm ready to go to a boat. You'll see this common transition, but never the other way around!

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

1951RKP Yes but r v you can drive anywhere Boats you have to have a paid slip.

[@jstreet1136]

You're my inspiration! This is the life I want once my kids fly the coop!

[@poophead6847]

3:11 didnt even flush for the interview

[@MrNick-]

Poophead nasty

[@brien1254]

Poophead if it's yellow let it mellow. If it's brown, flush it down.

[@tylerbax8074]

Don’t flush unless really needed expecally on a boat

[@MrNick-]

Jiggin Ginger what constitutes “really needed”? Is it maybe, three or four different shits? Or five or six different shits? I wonder if the inventor of Poo~Pourri grew up on a small boat?

[@londontrialscat]

He must love the shit/piss smell in that confined space.

[@davidapacjr1989]

This guy literally just sold me on the idea. I’ve been on the fence for a while but I have just made up my mind.

[@johnkaveski7953]

right on bro live your lifeeeeeeee

[@OnboardTangaroa]

Hey we live on a boat in Victoria BC also. It is the perfect lifestyle.

[@johnnygross4415]

I moved out of the states to the Philippines and very cheap. If I come back, this seems to be my next move. 71 and single, sounds great to me. thinking southern states for 6 months and back to PI for six to save money.

[@mannixflinn6227]

Jonny Gross how did you survive in the Philippines. Pension?

[@savedby_gracethrough_faith]

OMG! I would love to live on that boat!!

[@youtubetherapistllc7621]

Person doing the interview is complete and utter eye candy. Smile looks etc... damn cute.

[@La-PetitMort]

Ew

[@chokedup53]

i had twin gas engines, and wanted to get diesels. the safety factor was paramount. pay now or pay later at the pump.

[@daviddansereau1793]

Nice post. I will join you and your friends this spring as a live aboard boater.

[@jasonroberts7145]

Love the boat videos!!

[@harrybark3228]

Did 3 years as a live aboard great time .

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

harry bark The community is good Around the marin a .

[@eijan912]

Very cool! I live on the same model boat!

[@scooped85]

If this boats a rockin, don’t come a knocking!

[@Groundtorpedo]

Sadly this kind of living is not possible in Europe any more. Cause the Marinas raise their prices from year to year. Sad thing!

[@richardvalvona1159]

Depends on the marina and location. Liveaboarding here, including the UK, is still a lot lot cheaper than the cost of renting flats.

[@MYNautiGirl]

Really cool, I'm also from Victoria and looking to buy a 40' tollycraft tri cabin as a liveaboard, really excited to take the plunge!

[@commonjones6902]

my guess is he's divorced and the boat is the only thing he got to keep.

[@youtubechangedmyname]

Sounds good to me !

[@Man-go-Everywhere]

How deep is a Virgina? Deep enough to swallow half your pension , a house and half of your worldly possessions

[@thegeneral3094]

@@Man-go-Everywhere wise words my good fellow

[@RoseUnseen]

Story a common one on the docks

[@brerrabbit4265]

This cats living my dream..

[@aaronking8016]

LOL @ 3:13 with a full toilet bowl. Mellow.

[@kirkbray]

Noticed this too.... whew! Guess it makes sense no to waste water, though.

[@CDNRower99]

+1 for the Trawler

[@Cindy-cs5js]

Thanks for sharing

[@badlandshunting9519]

Freedom! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Toby_the_Glen]

So, how much does it cost to berth in the marina? Do all marinas allow you to live there permanently?

[@sasproductions701]

i want to live off the grid, or live in a small powered boat. but 1 there really expensive and not like less than 10 grand, and how do i get money to live? obviously find a job or start my own job but i dont know how or any ideas. ive never done fishing and i dont fancy having fish every night and i dont fancy sailing as it will be hard work and like the guy said it takes longer to get anywhere. any ideas people?

[@mikeneville9149]

Livin on a boat is great just the dampness....

[@Jake24378]

I would be very curious about costs -- buying the boat, docking fees, etc. Really a great video though! Fun stuff.

[@SquaficleDude]

Jake D. I live in AZ homeless at the moment. Fled California and lost everything but my car and computers. On a whim, after getting hired full time out here, I took a drive and stumbled on a national park. Then lake Bartlett. There’s a marina there and I’m seriously considering getting a membership there and bringing a small boat. My “rent” with the membership would include showers, docking, draining, electric, etc. I’m gonna do it. Saving for a boat right now. The loophole to the national park problem is docking every 12 days then throwing your boat right back in the water. Best part, I just dock at the marina with the membership so it can stay in the water.

[@blewyd]

Boat is probably 50k-70k and burns probably 25 gallons per hour in fuel when on plane.

[@2fd742]

Little advice, put a lowcut on the microphone. You hear the microphone vibrating.

[@outkastonexy]

i am 37 yo fixing to buy a new glass p and i am a wood ho so all good CHRIS CRAFT CABIN CRUISER 27 FEET - $2600 any tips

[@OrieCipollaro]

I'm back at this video again.

[@Differentmedia]

Mmmkai

[@aquious953]

It’s great in the summer! Not so great in winter...

[@leonardr6704]

jonathan bacon then boat on down to SoCal or Miami :)

[@Dld1985]

jonathan bacon - depends on where you’re located.

[@Fintan33]

just put a big ass wood stove in there... and man the fuck up :)

[@normtrainer3429]

Would be interested to know how much his monthly expenses are to have his boat here?

[@amysmith489]

Having lived aboard? Slip rent varies tremendously from 700+ in places like Marin County to a few hundred where I am - many marinas have electric separate -so whatever your power bill is - depends on what amenities you want - nicer marinas have things like gates, bath houses, club houses with full kitchens, laundry facilities etc. then on the other end is stay at your own risk - poorly maintained, sketchy probably cook meth there sometimes - marinas are like neighborhoods, there are nicer ones, friendlier ones, pretentious ones, etc.

[@TheYachtsman]

Thank you for making time to make this video. very insightful and informative.

[@chrismccullough5107]

Would be a good experience

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Since this video, I've looked. A power boat like this is almost impossible to find

[@amysmith489]

I just found a 28 Marinette for well under 10K - totally doable - sailboats can find for under 5K - nice ones - - walk the docks, check FB market, check Craigslist - and it's a really good time of year to do it - just remember, every month they don't sell is another month of slip rent, another month of insurance, etc. Just sitting there that boat is costing them money - so go with cash, go with good intentions, don't be jerk - you'll find a boat.

[@snkdog1]

What brand and model is the boat?

[@aprilsaige4094]

Does Chad have a public/social media account? I am seriously considering doing this in San Diego and have questions for him. Willing to pay a consulting fee!

[@Jake24378]

But how much is a boat like that?

[@nitrorc1623]

What about the essence - how much does this lifestlye cost?

[@Dld1985]

neodym 007 - Like anywhere you live. Some people have just a few thousand and some have millions invested.

[@billturner2360]

Very cool dude.... and nice boat....., but yes a Trawler would be more comfortable. You know who he reminds me of ? Jessie James of West Coast Choppers ! They could be brothers...... lol

[@chuckrothy]

My first thought about the Jessie James reference. Seem's like a very nice guy too!

[@mmc7705]

I thought the same thing.

[@johnkaveski7953]

hell yessssssssssssssssss boat life rulessssssssssssssssssss

[@superyachtchef]

Inspirational 🏅🎖🏅

[@bobsaggett9678]

What size boat would you say this is?

[@lovelylight1972]

loved this thank you for sharing

[@MrNathan1996]

What boat is this? I would like to buy one

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

Sail boats also have an engine same as a power boat ( similar ) has Nice name About Time

[@andresmaximus2885]

I like this one anyone know the size and make of this boat?

[@831Adventures]

Did you shoot this in vlog and didn't color graded?

[@marcsorensen1184]

What brand boat is that and what size? My broker is telling me not to go smaller than a 37' express cruiser but I see a lot of 35' that look very liveable. And 20k less money.

[@wayneious]

I'm going through a breakup and this has come across my mind to do...I turn 50 in 2-months and a bit lost because its scary as shit at this point wondering if this is the way to go.

[@musicalbenches]

Good luck, Wayne on whatever you decide. 🙂

[@oldschooldiy3240]

Well, as a Navy veteran, he is not fooling me! Sure, 5 minutes and your clothes are picked up and dishes done! It's the constant maintenance that's required for any boat! Especially one that is in the water 24/7!!

[@bryansmith6939]

Everything everywhere takes maintenance.. he’s still cutting cost

[@anatolibaturin630]

most definitely this boat is not cheap, how much does it cost?

[@christopherfrederick8467]

I like trawlers for their spaciousness, but the Cuddys for their sleekness...

[@isntwhatitis4920]

You are doing it right want to do the same but I have a six year old less is truly more travel now pay later that's my only advice

[@cainplaisance7999]

I live on a bayliner 2855

[@todydn]

So jelly just so jelly I wanna live on a boat so bad always have since I was a kid but now I have a kid and cannot for the fam in that small of a place

[@AdventureDarin]

I'm torn between boat life or van life.

[@RufusCapstick]

Adventure Darin, I lived on a boat for two years and in a van for a year. The boat was much tougher in the winter. I would choose van over boat but it also depends on where you live. Whatever you choose the number one must have is to be able to stand up inside!

[@terry2257]

Both are awesome. In my 20s did the van thing then from 30 switched to a sailing vessel. More expensive maintenance but no / little fuel to burn. More independent and free but you cant use it to drive to work. - Terry. Brisbane Australia

[@ph11p3540]

You need an Instant Pot for that puny kitchen. I can't live without my instant pot when living in an 18 foot trailer for the summer.

[@chukwow5738]

Interesting vid. I have a question though. How much fuel would it take to cross the Atlantic Ocean (if possible)? With a sailboat it’s about 20 days depending on the weather, with no fuel used. Cheers

[@charonstyxferryman]

Fuel usage depend on the hull type (shape), the length at the waterline (LWL) and the speed. Regarding type of boat to cross the Atlantic, You are definitely going to meet some gnarly and worse weather, so *never* a planing boat (because Expedition Suicidal if you do), perhaps a semi displacement boat, and the best is a displacement boat. Quote, How much fuel would it take to cross the Atlantic Ocean (if possible)?

[@landongendur]

I would love this... but I live in Saskatchewan! :P

[@creative-anon-ca______4560]

LandonGendur Are there lakes around ? You can move to Toronto. Even Ottawa.

[@ph11p3540]

You can still sail the North Saskatchewan just watch out for the Pirates of the Saskatchewan River.

[@christinafidance340]

I doubt the issue here is a lack of waterways but more so that they completely freeze over in the harsh winters up there!!! I live on a boat in the Chesapeake Bay and the only issue we have in the wintertime here is the fact that we have to physically cart 100 gallons of fresh water all the way to our boat once or twice every week since the marina must winterize the water lines out on the dock. And with 3 20gal plastic feed buckets and an extra jumbo, heavy duty dock cart, as well as an electric pump to get the water quickly into our tanks, it’s really not so bad. However, the temperatures here rarely remain below freezing for more than just a day or two AND the water is also slightly brackish so it doesn’t completely freeze over except in the most extreme of cold spells which are pretty rare here in Maryland.

[@jwulf]

Jessa James really switched things up since Sandy, huh?

[@johnkaveski7953]

boat people rule they take care of you

[@Dld1985]

John Kaveski - Excellent point. They do.

[@jay1185]

What is that tapping noise? =/

[@SSgtPayne-jv3qv]

What kind of boat is this?

[@seikibrian8641]

Bayliner 3055 Ciera.

[@philipkennedy8085]

@@seikibrian8641 is it the 3055 or the 3255

[@seikibrian8641]

I'm pretty sure it's a 3055, but I could be wrong.

[@jacobgreen6939]

You ever sleep out at seas?

[@princeali1278]

i wish i could live on a boat

[@romiebanks739]

Hello 🌎

[@jamesd2863]

How does he live on it in the winter?

[@bryansmith6939]

Heater

[@jamesd2863]

@@bryansmith6939 so he heats the water around the boat to prevent ice?

[@normanabdullah6090]

Cool

[@JGarcia77]

That Bayliner is way too small to live on. I’d live on a trawler, a 40 foot motor yacht, or a nice convertible .

[@philippeasselin2176]

West bay marina? Sailor's Cove?

[@off-roadmudder4968]

Philippe Asselin it looks like Victoria inner harbour or fisherman’s warf

[@seikibrian8641]

Fisherman's Wharf. That yellow building in the background at the beginning is a Mexican restaurant, if I recall.

[@garrettsmith182]

Online shipping???

[@degamegang8262]

how is it to shower on a boat ?

[@seikibrian8641]

Brief. Very brief. (Gotta keep the water tank level in mind all the time.) Turn on the water, wet yourself down, turn off the water, scrub yourself, turn the water back on, rinse quickly, and turn off the water again.

[@degamegang8262]

SeikiBrian thank jou for the answer i want to life on a boat big one the fountain pajot my 37 or 40 my but do jou shower like in a mobilhome or like home ?? Or like better than a mobilhome but not like a home ??

[@degamegang8262]

SeikiBrian but like brief with all boats or like just small ones so like 10 minutes or 15 minutes ??

[@seikibrian8641]

degamegang -- It's more like a motorhome than a house, unless you're docked somewhere that has a potable water hookup at the berth. By way of example, the Fountaine Pajot MY 44 (one of my dream boats) has two 350 litre water tanks, and that has to supply all the needs for cooking, washing, flushing the toilet, etc. A 5-minute shower would be considered a long one on a boat. It sounds too short, but one quickly gets used to it.

[@seikibrian8641]

I should add that there are ways to extend your time in the shower, and one of them is to install a sea water shower. If you're in an area with clean water you can take a saltwater shower and then finish with a freshwater rinse. Yachting supply stores sometimes carry special soap that's designed to lather up with saltwater.

[@ecannon649]

I clearly see the appeal of this.

[@erinweston3568]

That’s not pee in the toilet, on boats usually the water isn’t clear when you flush 😂

[@1_fishin_magician153]

yes boaters are friendly......usually drunk too.......lol

[@Funbgs2]

My dude lives on a 330 Sea Ray Sundancer........

[@sylvaindemers7384]

Dream life there if you ask me my friend

[@Billyboy4209]

He’s not fooling me, he moved on the boat because it’s all he got from the divorce lol seen it 1000 times

[@mousepumpkin7564]

😂😂

[@mannixflinn6227]

Billyboy that piece of crap car in your avatar looks like the result of your own divorce. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha.

[@seadog2396]

Chances are 99.999999999 that you are correct.

[@staceymiller4765]

Looking at doing this myself but I’m married and the wife hates water so…… I sense duct tape will be needed! lol

[@Repsol000]

Wonder if the lady's love it

[@seikibrian8641]

* ladies. Example: There were three ladies in the marina, and one lady's boat was identical to mine.

[@cliffcharpentier34]

Oh you got a boat..... Oh wait, you live on it. Never mind

[@Dld1985]

Plenty of ladies on the docks. They love boat life too.

[@niteshades_promise]

living the dream 🍻

[@CVPI222]

Sandra Bullock most have got everything in the divorce. Jesse James damn dude, all you have left is your flat bill and blue flannels!!!

[@thegeneral3094]

I lived on a canoe for 6 year

[@kylebroken9901]

1 day

[@svamberiv7999]

I live on a boat. It's not hard to keep tidy and clean ( hense, small space) With the exception of a couple videos I have seen, so far, seaworthiness is not a priority....yikes!

[@ibrahimzinini6705]

sa3datkouuum ah hadi hia alhayate xx hhh