Living On A Boat Part 1: Is it right for you?

The first video in a series on my thoughts on living on a boat. Part 1 points out some things to consider deciding if it's right for you.

[@LivingFree207]

Great video. Living in an RV, boat or tiny home is a great way NOT to collect "stuff". We had downsized big time a few years ago when we moved from Ohio to Florida. Best thing we've ever done.

[@ScaredStupid]

+Living Free Forever Thanks! I agree, living simple can be very liberating!

[@DrPhil-kx3ci]

+Van Isle Gunnut whats a good amount of money to go into this kindve like with?

[@sunbear2206]

Van Isle Gunnut, new subscriber here! Excellent points in your video! This is an idea that is "floating" in my mind lately for my families next living arrangement. I'm super happy to have found your channel as I think that there is going to be lots to be gleamed from your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them!

[@tickothing1]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thought with us. It really is generous of you to take the time to do this. Thank you!

[@samyish]

Excellent points to consider. Thank you for sharing.

[@master6676]

NIce Like your down to earth honesty. Any obstacle should be well considered ahead of time. I lived 18 years except 2-4 days a month average in a Semi truck and for a year after in a 32 foot motor home / Mansion. Now we have a 1200 Square foot home. In many respects I miss the coziness of the truck where I literally had a TV, toiletries ans 7 pair of clothes.

[@ScaredStupid]

Well said about obstacles! Living in a small space can be a pain in the neck at times but it also forces you to keep things simple. I recently moved off the boat for work in another province (AB) and I really miss it. The 450 sq ft apartment I'm living in now seems like an ostentatious opulence of space. It's crazy: I have to walk across an expanse of unused space inside my living quarters and it feels so unnatural.

[@wanderingfree149]

I'm a full time rver . looking to buy a houseboat in Florida to spend fall and winter while rv traveling spring in summer. Thank u for the video!

[@sarakay1955]

We have been living on our sailboat for over three years, I can agree with you more, great video, we love our change. it took a long time to get used to a small space, we are used to have a lot of stuff we don't need, this is the best therapy for shoppers like me!!!

[@1962moe]

after seeing more of your videos I understand your issues discussed either way the boat is very nice and you keep it well . Thanks for sharing your experience

[@ScaredStupid]

You are quite welcome! I did respond to your post on the other video as what you said was a valid question and I can understand that at some points living aboard starts to sound like a lot of work: It is! But it's a labor of love!

[@baseb0l]

Very helpful video. Will watch the next one. Thanks

[@lifeislikesailing]

I moved onto my 34 sailboat 8 months ago and love it! I used to think that it might be too small, but the longer I am on it the more I feel it is the perfect size. Feel free to check out some of my videos as well. My channel is "Life is Like Sailing" and I think you can type that in for a search. Thanks for sharing.

[@ScaredStupid]

Your quite welcome and I hope you enjoy your experience as much as I have!

[@chapmaker46]

excellent points..

[@NorfolkBroadsForum]

There is some valuable information here, many points may seem obvious but its true what he says as a lot of stuff will not become apparent until you do it.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍 Very helpful. Thank you.

[@marciestenmark4664]

Good, points, I lived on a C&C 27 for a while and was present to how much more room I would of had with even a 32' sailboat. I thought I was being a minimalist, but I still had trouble finding places for things. The booth remained up because that is where I had my TV and small stereo, the V birth was clothes so I slept on the settee. I'm 6'2" and had an inch to spare on it. I'm married now, but I'm working on perhaps getting another sailboat and when the time comes to retire take my wife and sail the Caribbean.Best of Luck!

[@zsoltpapp3363]

Nice vid. What the heck is a dog-finger?

[@ScaredStupid]

dock finger.

[@coastievet]

Good points. I am a Disable sailor why I never live on a Sail Boat but I do have desire going back to sea. Looking a Motor Yachts. Some of the points you brought up I had already figured out, such as falling over board. Another reason I like the MYs with the swim platform. But if under way, I be fish food, for the boat sail away or if I had a tender dragging me, the props would grind me up, which is a point you failed to mention if your under power

[@HenselsHome]

I know you posted this video 4 years ago and I was wondering if you could tell me what the average size powerboat is in a marina for a liveaboard my husband and I are looking between 50 and 60 foot. Is that too large. We would like to retire in it. Great video by the way. I'm glad I found you. Thank you.

[@ScaredStupid]

Yes, too large in my opinion. 50-60 feet is a lot of boat to deal with for just two people, so most long term livaboards seem to gravitate to 40-45 feet as a maximum. The Grand Banks 42 Classic is my dream power boat to live the rest of my life on. If you get one I will be insanely jealous. Cheers!

[@ArtietheArchon]

I am tentatively dreaming about buying a 65 foot boat, she is a very narrow racer so the interior is more like 45 footer. it is actually a simple cutter rig, high stability low displacement with wing keel. I want to sail somewhere, i don't know, australia, but without any real sailing experience it is only a dream

[@xxinchainsxx8498]

but a beautiful dream nonetheless

[@ArtietheArchon]

XxINCHAINSxX don't encourage me lol

[@aaron___6014]

Jadervason Take some courses on sailing large boats. I forgot what they're called but they're available. Or go on charters and see if they'll help you learn.

[@hogitz]

Jadervason Macgregor 65 ?

[@ArtietheArchon]

Michael Peteler They are good boats for the money, even if their best years are behind them

[@slimslim3923]

Just wanted to know what is the year make and model of your boat. And any other boat information that you can give about your boat like engine and such thank you.

[@oo-ef2eq]

great video

[@thiagoalbano7552]

Ver nice video. One day i mil do that with my family.

[@headchefmomkendalllawrence693]

great video! \

[@SunshineState12]

where are you from?? like where do you keep your boat?

[@AlexSoetekouwProductions]

I get motion sick on a car but on a boat I'm completely fine!

[@ScaredStupid]

Interesting! I wonder if your motion sickness is triggered by static charge or some such. Do they still sell those ground straps that people used to put on cars for motion sickness?

[@musketman2008]

My son lives in Bellingham. My wife and I were thinking about living on a boat there. How do you cope with the temps in that location?

[@ScaredStupid]

Old Goat I don't find the temperature to be a challenge, it's the humidity that causes me problems. I work outside in northern Alberta so I'm used to the cold so I might be the wrong person to ask... I think the best thing to keep in mind is you will need to do something about insulation if the boat you purchase don't have any or there isn't enough for comfortable winter living.

[@kidpoker1000]

tell us a little about you, are you overseas.. USA, What is the cost of Marinas?

[@stoneyj1a1]

Sheesh man, you're videos are very descriptive but let's get to the point. Anyways, some good advice, hope you're still living the dream.

[@gyroids365]

know anything about having internet on board? my brother refuses to journey with me to hawaii next year unless I can get it -_- not sure if that's possible yet.

[@ScaredStupid]

It is possible but it's extremely expensive (just the antennas are $5k+) and slow. (.01 mbps)

[@gyroids365]

thanks for such a quick reply!! and wow that sort of sucks haha, good to know, I guess I'm going to paradise alone again this year~

[@tinkeringclaws5559]

I'm a lead brick collector

[@1000Commando]

What class of Firearms can you have on the boat if you live on it ???.

[@ScaredStupid]

1000Commando Only non restricted (unless you never leave dock and have a safe but I'd check with the RCMP first)

[@coastievet]

+1000Commando To carry Firearms and if you travel to other countries it can be a problem. Need to check that country Gun laws. There been cases of people being arrested for having guns entering other Countries, even Hire sailors who there to protecting them and their meritant sailors from the Somalian Pirates

[@1000Commando]

Thank you and good Idea.

[@coastievet]

1000Commando Check out this site. After I post earlier I found this site and it went into details. www.noonsite.com/ It lso have much more info