How MUCH Does It REALLY COST to LIVE on a BOAT???

[@TheBriansle]

Compared to the housing market in SoCal, owning a boat is cheap. My HOA in SoCal alone is above $500. This maybe the way to go

[@Evanthebat15]

Thank you for how detailed you were with every cost, it was around how much I had estimated (I thought it might come to around 20k annually) and honestly not a bad cost at all, taking into account how those prices changes based on boats and some things we wouldn't do or add that was unique to your situation like upgrades.Also really like that you advertise your local business.

[@unitedstatesmarine5087]

This showed me that I could live my dream after the boys finish college!! Thank you guys!

[@stevomorisey6518]

Thanks. This showed me, I can't afford to live on a boat 😂

[@TheSeaYallLife]

There are ways to do it for a fraction of the price we pay.😊

[@Izr6ael_]

@@TheSeaYallLifewill you explain please this thought randomly came to mind

[@julianblacksmith8539]

​@@Izr6ael_build ur own boat

[@Izr6ael_]

@@julianblacksmith8539 ok

[@johnmconger]

Anchor out and avoid slip fees…

[@SamMartinez65]

Dreaming about living on the water. So nice to see real people doing it and helping others understand what it takes to make it happen. Enjoying your channel.

[@billbass3801]

Ask your boat insurance company about their boat towing services option. It’s far cheaper and you still get the services of the same boat towing guys that seem to be everywhere. Your insurance company does not operate boats. They just buy bulk privileges and you get to buy it for about $30.

[@Tunakoyo]

This was always my dream. But as a college dropout who can barely afford a studio apartment, I doubt I could ever make it so

[@1951RKP]

I have been a live aboard for 21 years. I have a 44 foot Searay. I’m at a full service marina with RV Park. My slip is covered and I pay $525.00 a month which includes water. Electricity in separate which is about $30.00 a month. My insurance is $80.00 a month. We have pool , exercise room , restaurant , laundry mat. Live entertainment every weekend. Security patrol and gates.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

That’s pretty amazing! Where do you live?

[@JC-bu8zd]

Where??????

[@Sara-dw7fq]

Could just tell us the state at least

[@novarsk77]

What's the name of the Marina ?

[@MarioMaresSr]

Give us a hit....lol

[@StevenSheeran]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you. Be great to see a step by step of how the boat is scrubbed down and washed above the waterline and below, including what products that are used. I just never see practical videos like that on boating channels. Your boat looks stunning and I’d love to learn how you keep it that way.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you! And we really appreciate the content idea! That’s a good one. Let us know if you think of any others you would find helpful😃

[@erjkism]

thank u for this video!

[@davidfowler332]

If everyone buys a boat the slip pricing will go sky high . Im just saying

[@yardarm5]

Hey there y’all 😊 traveling back fun🎉 Happy Smiles ❤

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Back at ya!😀

[@darrylb4048]

Great info. For some readers, you must keep in mind that when you do a costing like this you must compare it to the area "they" are in not your place in wherever. So what would the average home/condo cost there in comparison? Probably twice that?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Good point…probably 3-4 times the cost to live in a house or condo in San Diego.

[@darrylb4048]

Maybe this is another version of vlog you could do? Average boat costs compared to a house there, or condo there> Ciao @@TheSeaYallLife

[@wasing02]

While it's true that a condo in San Diego would be much more expensive than the 200k boat, the monthly hoa and maintenance costs would be considerably less. Additionally, real estate appreciates, but boats depreciate over time. Living aboard a boat makes a little more sense in socal where real estate is so expensive, but I can't seem to justify the expense in other parts of the country where a condo may only be 300k. The monthly maintenance and slip costs are so much more than an hoa fee. I would love for this to make sense financially, I just don't see how.

[@barelyafloatwithsteve3975]

Now that your living the Full-time liveaboard life, you'll have to update this video in the near future. Have a Great Weekend and Stay Safe ‼️🙂

[@TheSeaYallLife]

True! We will do that on this year‘s boat cost update

[@45Sunseeker]

I love the video and I am currently looking for a Boat to live aboard 5-6 months a year in San Diego. I have seen a lot of "No Liveaboards" when looking at Marina's and boats, what is the policy there at yours and how strict are they with keeping track of the days aboard?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thanks! We actually pay for a liveaboard slip at our marina, which does except livesboards. However, it’s very difficult to get a slip of any kind in this marina. Your best bet, unfortunately is probably Pier 32 in national city. Someone also told me this week they accept liveaboards in Mission Bay but I definitely would not want to be in there instead of the bay. From what I understand from having friends in different marinas, some marinas really do track how many days you were there, and others do not. Best of luck!

[@SuperBrilliantbrunet]

Thank you 😊 excellent detailed maintenance costs! We are hoping to jump "land" ship and follow in your footsteps! ❤Living up in Capitola so we are neighbors! Please stop by!! 🎉

[@TheSeaYallLife]

How exciting for you!😀

[@christinebates7493]

Great video! Thx for all the useful info and facts! Just what I was looking for!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you for watching him for your kind words!

[@gretz4293]

Where is a good place to shop for a used Trawler? Also how do you feel about Catamarans?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Look on Yachtworld and Boat Trader. We learn catamarans. It is hard to find a slip for them in Southern California.

[@darrylb4048]

and you pay twice the hull length due to size @@TheSeaYallLife

[@puravida5683]

I am considering selling my beachfront home in Central America, and buying a 45 foot liveaboard yacht. I'm a retired military veteran. Are you aware of any military discounts veterans could receive, relating to boat ownership, maintenance etc.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

I’m sorry, but no, I’m not aware of anything like that

[@shawnobetkoff4628]

That's why they call a boat a hole in the water you pour money into

[@TheSeaYallLife]

That’s about right!

[@stevenporter9114]

My boat (yacht) costs me about $1,000,000 a year. I have a Majesty 140 and spend about 6 months on it.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Wow!

[@FakedStick]

that's a super yacht, total different league.

[@patrickmeaney6743]

My wife’s from Midland-p

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😀

[@tomalexander7727]

How Much was the Boat

[@stevekomorous3864]

Your videos are fun to watch. The Barbara Ann will come down from Newport Beach on June 24 to June 28 and we''ll be slip F04. I'd love to meet you guys. Thanks!!!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Cool! Stop by to say hi! What kind of boat is Barbara Ann?

[@stevekomorous3864]

@@TheSeaYallLife 51', 2006, Riviera, Sport Fish, but we don't fish, she's a family boat and we like the floorplan and layout. We won't have access to your gangway. We are Steve and Barbara. Our kids and grandkids will come down Sat/Sun.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

​@@stevekomorous3864 Sounds like a really nice boat. :) We'll be on the lookout for y'all!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

@@stevekomorous3864 Hope y’all had a great visit to San Diego! We came down to say hi this morning but you had already left.😊

[@hectorlopez7932]

I might have missed it… but how much is your insurance per year?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

About $1900 per year

[@danneeley7248]

Thank you.. a very interesting video

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Dan, thank you for watching and for your kind words each week... means so much to us!

[@lanceballew2304]

What about the boat cost or is that paid for? New here

[@TheSeaYallLife]

We spent about $180k on boat. Thanks for watching!

[@baxtersimpson6000]

Great info.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thanks!!!

[@dshow1658]

Everyone take in account that u don’t have to stay in California.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

We’ll, we do for work. But yes! Other places might be cheaper for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@handsome526]

⛵ Taoblias llams a teg ll'ew

[@stevetadlock5223]

Less than my 2,800 monthly morg...

[@TheSeaYallLife]

for sure more affordable than a house. :)

[@swany65]

After 30 years, when you sell the house, you'll make that back. After 30 years owning this boat, you'll have spent $900,000 and have a boat no one wants to buy and no marina will insure.

[@swany65]

After 30 years, when you sell the house, you'll make that back. After 30 years owning this boat, you'll have spent $900,000 and have a boat no one wants to buy and no marina will insure.

[@kennethlatimer4607]

Not in California. Rich people.

[@sweetsalo1]

Do you have a mortgage/loan for the boat or did you pay cash for it? Is that factored into the monthly? Thank you, great life you live!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you! We actually paid cash for it.

[@DavidCornwell-p3h]

I was curious about depreciation.

[@debbiewack9543]

Loved this episode I’ve been shopping for a trawler thought it would be a better option than than spending my retirement home alone 💃💃

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Definitely😀

[@elisabethashby5996]

Looking into buying a houseboat to live on full time. Tired of condo life !

[@MyTube4Utoo]

I think that's a very reasonable amount of money to live that wonderful lifestyle on such a great boat. If it's more than some can afford, just remember, you can reduce the monthly expenses substantially by living on a slightly smaller boat and doing more of the work/preventive maintenance yourself. She also figured in the expenses of the Boston Whaler, which many/most people probably wouldn't have. Thanks for the very detailed video.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you so much!😊🙏 And yes, there are definitely ways to liveaboard on a much lower budget!

[@Joey-nq2ec]

We lived on our boat for two years cruising from Great Lakes to Exhumas and the keys, total cost for two years including fuel, insurance, food, wine, and a few stops in Marinas (2 weeks total) was 60K.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

That sounds really good… Thank you for sharing that information!

[@4WDJeepDriver]

Great info, but this should have been broken down into fixed and variable cost...true? Much like they do in aviation. Just my opinion.

[@WoodworkingforAnyone]

I wouldn't let Carlos anywhere near my boat if I had a wife. ;) Look at that smile.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😂😂😂

[@joshua5555]

what do you pay every month for the docking fees?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

In San Diego, it’s about $1,100 for a 40 ft slip

[@activate-motivation]

ny 186 per feet--- i wouldnt know how these would be possible, u probably need multi assets to have the subscription going

[@activate-motivation]

what's your assets if I may ask to pay 900ish per month or more ....

[@JABINVA]

For where you live I think that seems very affordable. I am hoping to get a boat and do the great loop in the next year or two. Budgeting for about $60k for the year after buying a boat outright (cash). This helps in figuring.

[@_Drighten]

Never fart on a boat.

[@jorgemacias2785]

Thanks for the meticulous breakdown of the cost incurred owning a live on board boat.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you!

[@michaelevan9184]

$15,000 per year? Whoa! Twice what I guessed!

[@makesumwake]

due to inflation B.O.A.T is now spelled B.O.A.T.T. = Break out another ten thousand

[@johnquinn3294]

It's brake out another thousand!

[@gunnarman4326]

Amazing that you pay around $1000 a month for slip fees! I slip my 32’ Carver in Eastern NC, and I pay $15/ft! So to slip your 45’ here you would pay about the same as your paying out there! That’s crazy considering the housing costs in San Diego compared to Southport NC! For anyone living in San Diego, a boat would be MUCH more economical! And I LOVE San Diego! Cleanest and prettiest city I’ve ever seen!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

We now pay way more than $1k a month!

[@handsome526]

Yawa teg dnekeew rou eb dluoc ti 🧜siht od s'teL

[@Anhemnorthcarolina]

How do you receieve mails?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Best was is a PO box

[@aprilsaige4094]

Your videos are not only inspiring but amazingly detailed. I am a transplant from DC in San Diego and starting my research on how to make a live-on boat goal happen. Thank you for these informative videos!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you so much, April! That’s the very best compliment we could receive! And sorry we just now saw your comment😳

[@ghostman6074]

So living on a boat is expensive

[@eladr2186]

What do you do about laundry?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

We have a washing machine on board… very convenient!

[@steveday2868]

If you take your boat out to sea for more than 3.5 miles you can dump your waste in the ocean just for the cost of fuel. Just like cruise ships do.

[@darrylb4048]

Still not a nice way of doing things! Most boaters would do the right thing and have it pumped unless they are along time at sea.

[@dougdavis8986]

Are you Pete Rose?

[@terrancegriffin1046]

10k easy

[@jerrycallender9352]

THANK YOU for your videos! I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay and have wanted to be a 'live aboard' for 50 or so years. I'm now in Tucson and have been seriously been looking for the right boat - currently looking at a Nauticat 44 - for 2 years and y'all are making the choice more 'do-able'.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

That is awesome!

[@markybolton]

Have you did any blue water crossing on your boat!

[@billdomb]

One other thing to mention: what does a condo right next door on the land cost?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Downtown? $1.2M +

[@billdomb]

@@TheSeaYallLife Right. Where we are in Palm Beach on the ICW, can prolly figger 2X that.

[@gleningvalson3742]

Thanks for the very informative cost factor. I'm very interested in this life style. Had no idea of the costs. Now I do! Thanks! My biggest question, is how big of a pain in the ass is buying groceries? I live in Minnesota, we have similar things on the Mississippi, and the great lakes. But I have always wondered about groceries. And does it vary from place to place? I'm nearing retirement and really getting close to saying yes to this life style. I could use any help you can give. Thanks!!!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

If you live on a boat at anchor, full-time, then finding groceries and getting them to the boat would be really difficult. We are in a marina in the city and so there are many grocery stores within 10 minutes away. Living on a boat in Minnesota sounds so so cold! You must be a trooper!😀

[@gleningvalson3742]

@@TheSeaYallLife Thanks so much for your reply!!!

[@gleningvalson3742]

@@TheSeaYallLife Put the boat on the Mississippi. Head South for the winter!!! Would need a heated slip if you planned to stay through the winter.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

@@gleningvalson3742 good idea!

[@nihaofamily]

may have missed it but - what size and year is your boat? thx in advance

[@TheSeaYallLife]

1988 DeFever 44😊

[@Donald-tj7mv]

$18,000

[@LOLRussell]

Yikes. It is way more than I thought lots of upkeep. Apt would be about the same price and there would be no maintenance. I would love to live in a boat for a year though.

[@julianvesga8925]

I gonna buy a yacht right now....

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😀😀😀

[@Everydayprojects365]

So I could live in a 2 bed 2 bath 2 car garage gated community next to Malibu,ca for the same price….nice!!

[@allahalibaba9063]

Marina have a minimun lenght for a live aboard that makes it much more restrictive for boats....

[@williamwebberjr8045]

Prior to watching. My guess to live on a 44ft trawler in San Diego is $57k.

[@petetomiello4103]

IDK if I missed it, but how much was the haul out? Nice video.

[@stevepowers9568]

Enjoying the vid

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😀

[@gregandersen6087]

less than I would have thought!.

[@johnlundgren5085]

I've been thinking about doing that, but I live in Michigan and where I live we still get snow and sub zero temperatures, but I was thinking of getting a steel hulled boat and turn it in to my tiny house on water. Most of the boats I've been looking at all have a sewage treatment system on board no need for pump out service?. And they also have water makers 250 gallons of water a day? And I already have a Kegarator that holds 4 different kinds of beer 🍺?. Rarely drink anything stronger than beer?. First off I'm 60 and Disabled and must live on 1000 a month?.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Sounds like you have a really good plan! That’s really awesome that you don’t need to hire pump out service.

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

I lived on a mooring ball in San Diego Bay for five years. Back then (20 years ago), I paid $103 a month. I don't think they accept liveaboards anymore.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Living on a mooring ball… That must’ve been quite an experience for five years!

[@stacy9497]

If you buy a boat like this is it possible to do charters for fishing or just taking people on cruises to help offset some of the costs? I've been watching a lot of KZbin videos about boats and yachts lately and it's a bit intriguing although it might be a little more than I can handle. If I sell my house one day or if my investments pay off big time, I think I could buy a 50 footer or maybe even bigger. Right now all I have is a jet ski. 😁

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Some marinas do allow chartering!

[@Hoser1mVm]

Great video. I’m considering same, but perhaps up here outta Bellingham/Vancouver area. How much did your costs change since this video was made?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

We moved to a new marina and now pay a $350 liveaboard fee. Plus we are now in a 50 foot slip, which is about $300 additional over what we paid 2 years ago

[@captain7290]

44 foot....too small. For full time live abroad for 2 people and pets...50 AT LEAST. Our 60 is NOT too big at all.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

It depends on the boat. Ours has a ton of space on aft deck and fly bridge, plus it’s very beamy.

[@gabrielvalentino6282]

Im looking at at Carver Montego cruiser and it looks like it just needs cleaned up snd it will be ready to go. Im thinking it will be pretty cost effective and a good way to see the world!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Sounds great!😀

[@kentuckianaboy]

Thank you for this video. I want to get a 38’ Carver Santego as a live aboard just for myself. Try’n to find a live aboard lake in the Mid South.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

And thanks for watching! Best of luck finding your Carver!

[@Natascha1979]

So many unnecessary costs… Which makes it seem like this live is hard to attain. But - for example - you don’t have to get your hull and deck cleaned every month…

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Honestly, you can live on a boat for way less than we spend, and can also liveaboard and spend way more than we do. When we retire, our expenses will drop significantly as we will do more maintenance ourselves. BTW, you absolutely must have your hull cleaned monthly in saltwater 😊

[@tsav6952]

Not exactly a bargain but it's San Diego and you do get some perks with the Marriott. Nice analysis!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you!

[@mitchelljordan9317]

I live in San Diego in pacific beach, do you know anyone that is renting out their boat for live aboard? I think I’d like to try it out. Thanks

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Hi there! I do not know anyone personally but you can rent one as air bnb in some marinas. Let us know if you are able to find one!

[@castlerc]

Thanks, well done.👍

[@tricyricky]

Great video. I often hear what everyone has spent or are spending on their life on a boat. Either part time full or just a week end here or there. But it always comes down to that sunset or day on the water. To take that deep breath and say. Wow is that worth every dime or what. And it is. Every time. Pinch me is what we say on my dock. Is this the most awesome view ever? Enjoy and Cheers!!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

We agree… It’s the best life ever!

[@wayneellenbecker2908]

Since this was 2years ago I don’t want to guess what it is now maybe 1/3 more

[@TheSeaYallLife]

No, not that much more… more like around 10%

[@bradtews5171]

ty

[@stevepowers9568]

Cool vis

[@jonny777bike]

Living in San Diego. Any time living in California is expensive. Now with all the high inflation rate I wonder how much you are saving now.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Compared to living in a condo or a house, it’s far less expensive, even now😊

[@swany65]

@@TheSeaYallLife But it won't cost 30 grand per year living in a house (not including the mortgage since you didn't have one for the boat) And when you sell the house it will likely appreciate in value.

[@paitown9673]

So you started by saying part-time. I'm assuming full-time would increase your slip fees considerably?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

We are now full time in a different marina and pay $350 liveaboard fee monthly😊

[@mikesolns1364]

@@TheSeaYallLife Is that in addition to slip fees?

[@johnnieboy8788]

Hello I'm in pacific beach, used to live in downtown, saving this year to get my own boat to live on, so do you recommend a cruiser? Or troller, I know absolutely nothing about boats and plan on spending around 40k for one to live on. Any recommendations? And is there any slips where u are that are available? Whats the difference from the slips and the bouey I see? How much do those cost

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Sound like exciting plans! I personally would recommend a trawler because there is generally a lot more space and storage than on a similarly sized cruiser. Trawlers are well-built and you’ll have an easier time finding an older one that hopefully still works well… Look for one built in the 80s. For your price range, you might need to get one that is somewhat of a fixer-upper. Make sure the engines work really well and that the “fixing” part is cosmetic. It is very hard to find liveaboard slips. Try Pier 32 in National City and then get on a waiting list at the places you like best. I’m not sure of the cost of the mooring balls but I would think they would make life a lot more difficult since you have to get on a dinghy every time you need to go somewhere. Best of luck and keep us posted!

[@johnnieboy8788]

@@TheSeaYallLife thank you. I've seen available slips in shelter island. I'm thinking that might be nicer then national city

[@TheSeaYallLife]

@@johnnieboy8788 couldn’t agree more!!! Shelter Island is lovely😊

[@mikevickers1391]

Would you PLEASE lose that irritating music. It serves no purpose in your video, its too loud anyway and I really don't understand what makes you think music adds to your videos. I'm 20% into this upload and have to escape from this stupid noise NOW...sad, because the topic interests me.

[@DGraham-i3y]

Where do you store the pirate gun? Arrgh.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😂😂😂

[@aanikosman]

Thank you for this very detailed video, you guys inspire me!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@noahenglert]

charlie is literally me when i will be an old man

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😀😀😀

[@montybadalwa]

Good Informations 👌👌👌👌

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thanks!

[@Trekgalaxi]

Can you take this boat across the ocean to places like Spain or Portugal?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

The fuel range is 1800 miles, so no, it’s too far even if we brought extra fuel

[@darrylb4048]

You can have them shipped there

[@mikeb9555]

Thank you!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😀

[@rabukan5842]

Owning a home in San Diego with a water view in town would be more than triple what you are paying/year. I’ve owned 4 homes over 30 years including a horse ranch in NM, and maintenance was never cheap, sand like with boats, is a constant. You are definitely doing it right.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

It’s definitely right for us!

[@chhengros8902]

I pay $200 for water and electricity plus boat slip. I pay $50 on food (family of 5) and $200 on gas. All together is $450 a month to live in a boat and eat sea food most of the time. It could be less if I’ll park on bay then in the slip.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

That’s pretty amazing!

[@thadeusmoor3535]

Like the video thank you for the information we are in the process getting ready to retire in 2 years. We bought a boat slip in Wilmington it is a 50-foot flip it is also a live aboard slip. We are looking at a trawler style boat preferably a nordhavn. We thought it would be a good idea to buy a boat slip due to how expensive everything is.

[@TheSeaYallLife]

That’s so exciting plus great planing! We love Nodhavns.😊 Also, 50 ft is a great size to retire on!

[@evolusd]

Love your channel - happy to have found it via Tiny Home Tours! Have y'all been out to Catalina yet? Two Harbors is epic!

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you and so glad you found us via THT! No, we haven’t been to Catalina yet but can’t wait to go!

[@richardnotestine7333]

Wanted to see that big bridge ...

[@TheSeaYallLife]

😀

[@GBnHawaii]

Great video! Great boat! What's the best way to get a live aboard? What's the best harbor in your opinion?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

Thank you! We recommend taking your time and learning what features are most important to you. One way to do this is to try to find various boats to rent as Airbnb‘s. We love our downtown marina location but honestly, all of San Diego Bay is quite lovely!

[@GBnHawaii]

@@TheSeaYallLife I would like to be closest to Mission Beach. Can you rent out your boat or airbnb if you have a live aboard slip?

[@TheSeaYallLife]

@@GBnHawaii We are not allowed to Airbnb at our marina but there are other marinas where you can. If you want to be near Mission Beach, I suppose you would look for a marina in Mission Bay. That definitely wouldn’t be our first choice because we like cruising up and down the San Diego Bay and being right near downtown… But I know a lot of people really do love it over there!

[@swany65]

aren't official live-aboard slips (opposed to sneak-aboard) +50% in addition to normal rate?