NOT Sailing N Ireland - House or boat, which is better? - Ep. 349

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[@dreamtimesv]

Yes one becomes very conscious of being economical (frugal ?) in every sense: water, electricity, space, movement, toilet and shower use, storage etc as you mention. But in a strange way it’s satisfying to be more controlled in one’s actions and still get by happily either at dock or on passage. I like it. Hope the weather is a bit better this summer for you both. Best.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

It does make you aware of the world around the boat and using the resources to the best effect. The summer has not been spectacular so far, but at least it is not howling gales. Thanks for commenting, always nice to hear from you 👍

[@jcfgh]

Very insightful for those who havent lived on boats. There are limitations, but as you say at the end, there is also great freedom in a boat. It is a magical thing, compared with a house! Lovely to see you both. Hope the colds clear up soon. All the best. James

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

The freedom a boat gives is without compare. I think people have to live in order to understand. As for the colds, they are already on the run 👍

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

We have enamel mugs from my time in American Boy Scouts. All food is cooked under 30 minutes maximum preferably 15 to minimise gas usage. Table mats are anti slip eg to stop rugs, holds plates etc on table when rocking around. I love the privacy and price of an anchorage but it is Fantastic to walk off boat for supplies, laundry etc. Clothes that don’t wrinkle (much). A place for everything and everything in its place. Enforcement of minimal lifestyle, if surplus to requirements it’s off. funny thing is when we have been aboard for a long time getting into car is terrifying, so used to 2-6/7 knots going to crazy car speed. We also appreciate coming home to our palatial house and all the space . Wish I could be as minimalist at home. Maybe when I get a hot second I could get brutal. Our boys are fashionistas

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

I tried enamel mugs once and kept burning myself on the hot metal 😮 Agree on the minimalism, it is the only way 👍 But the longer I spend on land the less I want to be here. Life at sea is way, way better even if my sock drawer is the size of a shoebox...

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass you have that many socks?🤣🤣🤣

[@svgabrielle3790]

Thanks for reminders of Bangor Marina, spent a lot of time in that laundry and Andrea loved the bath. By comparison, the gents had a large communal shower area with two decent private cubicles with water that never really got warm ... been there four winter months before one of the staff showed me a trick, run around all the communal showers, push the shower button then use the private cubicle. This ensured the pipework was clear of cold water and every shower thereafter was lovely. Sure at busier times, showers are fab. Dropped three year old iPhone off quayside in Roscoff a few days ago. Low tide so no water in harbour but dropped 8' into rock and weed which cracked the screen. Apple want £350 to replace it ... they're having a laugh! Living aboard, just a much less complicated life ... and if neighbours start giving problems, it's easy to move LOL.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

They have had new boilers put into the mens' showers now that you have left 😮 There is a new lady visiting who loves the bath so much she says she uses it twice a day 😄 Good luck with the iPhone - it is why we buy "cheap" mobiles...

[@millzee60]

I think the best option is to live in a house with all it's convenience and comfort and to sail some else's boat :)

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

You are not exactly living up to that ideal..... 😉

[@millzee60]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass as the prime minister would say, mistakes were made :)

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

But _which_ PrimeMinister? We have been through so many in recent years....

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Our hanging space is for our foul weather gear and life jackets in 1 locker then next locker the width of my forearm for the tiny array of John’s “going out “clothes 🤣🤣

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

And is there any room for your clothes?

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

@@SailingYachtSaltyLass 2 outfits 🤣 lucky me I’m extremely low maintenance

[@seawench555]

Wow just doing 1 load and drying would cost me $18 aud, glad I've got solar😂👍🇦🇺🐧🐘🐄

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

All part of the joy of boating.... 😄

[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

A live aboard boat isn't that different from a home if it is done on a minimalist basis. I live in a small two bedroom bungalow with gas central heating, one built in bedroom wardrobe, one hall cupboard and some book shelves. There is the extra space of a hut and a garage...these luxury places make the big difference between being on a boat and on land. I can store all my hobby stuff with almost no limit. Sea kayak, two bikes, small sailing dinghy, umpteen tents and associated stuff etc Also, I like growing some tomatoes and other salad things in the greenhouse. I don't think I could live full time on a boat in this climate...Scotland...but could do it in the tropics if I could have aircon. I am not going to be able to buy a luxury yacht and move South, mainly due to requiring long term medical care which our great NHS is providing. So, I have to get my sailing fix by going for a week or two on boats owned by friends whilst being accommodated in a house.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

It is great having extra space to store stuff and that is where living on land wins hands down!

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

The best thing about living on a boat is the boating community.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

True, but over the years (on land) we had some very good neighbours as well. But I do have to agree, the boating community is great 👍

[@SVFresh2Salty]

Great video love the “it’s the same but different” do you have a link to the pan/thermos thing you use ?

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Yes I do! It is a Mr D's Thermal Cooker. Any of our older videos had an affiliate link in the description but I think the company changed hands in the recent past. We use the 3 litre version because it comes with an additional internal pot for veg, but it really is a 3 person maximum. Also be careful you get the correct type - they vary for induction, gas, electric, etc... There are other sizes mrdscookware.com/product-category/thermal-cookers?wpam_id=1

[@sailingsheriff3349]

You forgot to mention, you get a free waterbed living on a boat.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

You mean the bilges are full???!??!?!??? 😮😮😮😮

[@maxcaravan7584]

Is there much difference in relation to maintenance costs? Would marina fees be less than say renting a place? I assume they would be more than council rates or are these part of the fees? Anyway as far as wardrobe space is concerned when I was working, I would have definitely been with your daughter on that one. Now not so much. Again thanks, I like that I have to ponder about things, occasionally!

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

It depends. Here in N Ireland it is all included because of how the councils collect their taxes. In England, Council Tax is collected directly from the individual. Compared to renting a flat/apartment, it is hard to say because no flat that you can get is as small as a boat 😄

[@19Loretta69]

Great as always. If you look at the economy living on a boat vs. living in a house on land. How big is the difference?

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

I think the answer is "It depends". It is more expensive to stay in marinas and does not seem too different from renting. When at sea, the costs are much lower because the biggest cost by far is paying for your marina. On land, if you own your property and it is all paid off then you only pay utilities and taxes, but if you are renting then even in a marina I think the boat is cheaper. But the HUGE difference is that on land you get way, way more living space for your money. Even a one bedroom apartment is bigger than a 40ft boat. So many variables... In our case we think the boat is a touch cheaper than maintaining our land based property.

[@mitchellandmarythomas2372]

Great tips. I've got to get one of those thermal cookers. Apparently they aren't common in the States cause I've never heard of them - or maybe I just need to come out of my cave more often. Was that a scrum board on the cork board? Developers, right? For android devices I prefer the pixel phones - not sure how cheap the older models are compared to samsung though, but they don't have as much stuff pre-installed, and you get updates quicker.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

Hi there! The pixel phones that I saw were about twice the price of these ones. Thankfully I have now got all the cr#p off them although I had to decline about 20 EULAs and it reinstalled the TikTok app about 3 times on me. The US sailors I have seen use "Wonder Bags" to put their pots in, but MrD (originally somebody called "Dave") was British so perhaps that explains it. There is a website and I will put a link below but Amazon stocks similar products called "Shuttle Chef". They are expensive to buy (MrD is about £100/$130) but given the amounts of gas you save it soon pays itself back. It is better than a pressure cooker because it can be left unattended whilst underway and better than a standard slow cooker because it does not have to be left plugged in for hours. Scrum board you say??? 😮Agile is sooo over. Having said that, yachts are perfect for having a daily standup - there is not a vast amount of seating 😄 mrdscookware.com/product-category/thermal-cookers?wpam_id=1