Tiny House Tour | Living on a 30 ft Sailboat | Winter Boat Life | Catalina 30 Sailboat Tour

In this video we take you on a tour of our Tiny Floating Home! We have lived aboard our 1978 Catalina 30 sailboat for almost 2 years and have made many upgrades since moving aboard to make winter boat life more comfortable.
Living on a 30 ft boat gives us less than 100 square feet of space! Over the years we have adjusted to this small space and reduced the amount of physical items we keep around! We have embraced a minimalist lifestyle and have very few clothes and other personal items!
We struggled a lot with with warmth and moisture last year, and this winter we have made significant upgrades which include an electric blanket, insulation in the v-berth, a dehumidifier, and our sig marine wood stove.
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If you are new to the channel, Blue Moon is a 1978 Catalina 30 sailing vessel which we acquired in 2020. One year later we decided it was time for a road trip and built out a 1998 Delica to drive across the country. Now we live aboard the boat full-time, take weekend trips in the van, and explore this beautiful world.
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0:00 - Winter Boat Life
1:22 - The Galley
6:21 - Navigation Table
8:00 - Solar System
8:09 - The Companion Way
9:17 - Fresh Water System
11:22 - Starboard Salon
11:51 - Port Salon
16:22 - Lighting
16:45 - Inboard Engine
17:02 - Hanging Locker
17:48 - The Head
19:47 - The V-Berth
22:57 - Outro

[@tommycheshire5508]

This summer you need to clean the water tanks. There should be a removable cutout to do so. No matter what you use the tank water for, you need to be able to trust it. When you get them clean, add a capful of bleach to each tank. I noticed the wood inside needs a little something. Varnish would be perfect, but I would recommend Liquid Gold, which is an oil which is none greasy. Keep putting it on as long as the wood will take it. Very good product for keeping the wood from drying out in the winter. If you don’t like it I will reimburse you for the cost. Tommy

[@BlueMoonLife]

Hey Tommy, thanks a lot for the recommendation! It is definitely something we hope to get to this summer!!

[@oceanaircharter1082]

Very nice video I live in Miami Florida on a Catalina 30 1992 it's a great boat in the summer I had to the Bahamas and I'm very happy with my Catalina 30

[@christydavis3316]

Wow...can't believe I'm FIRST...new to your channel but love yall!

[@BlueMoonLife]

Hey Christy! Thanks for being here!!

[@franklipsky7865]

My friend showed me your channel and said I'd find the boat very familiar! We're the original owners of a 1984 C-30 MK1, very similar to yours, and spend many "4-day weekends" living on it during the summer and fall on the Hudson River in New York. Most of our sailing these days consists of "day sailing" from a marina. We used to take long cruises with two kids and 4 folding bikes aboard! Some of the best improvements I've made is to install a 12,000 Btu water-cooled AC with heat and to add dockside water. I mounted a Jabsco pressure regulator through the cockpit wall, into the aft end of the deep locker. My water heater is in this locker. You only have to run a hose from the back of the regulator and "T" it into the cold water hose that goes from your pump into the water heater and install a check valve just downstream of your water pump. This was a game changer for living aboard! You can use the sinks all you want, drink the water, and take long showers without using any of your tank water and running the pump! I use a quick connect and shut-off where the dock hose enters the regulator and NEVER leave it on when not on the boat! I Love your insulation idea for the V-birth and will probably copy it! Thank you! That will make it so much easier to cool the V-area in the summer and keep it warm in the fall! I 'm still in love with the C-30 after all these years and I'm sure you will too. It has more room than any 30 foot sailboat on the water and will outsail them too! Enjoy your home on the water!

[@niknack666]

Nice 2 years can't go by fast enough oooof can't wait to be living mobily.

[@BlueMoonLife]

It really does!! Yes, so exciting! Hopefully you can get on that boat soon :D

[@niknack666]

@@BlueMoonLife gotta finish paying off the house first before I can move unfortunately.

[@ron7570]

@@niknack666 I still got 5 years to go and then I can finally get my boat lol

[@maxenra]

It's been two years now. Hopefully you're doing what you like with yourself at this point. Although, I must say that the day will come when you wish the years would go by a little slower...

[@maryannpenner9286]

I’m sure your counting down the days to get out sailing again! 🌞 🌸 🌊

[@BlueMoonLife]

Yes we are!! We're seeing signs of Spring already and can't wait for another summer on the water :D

[@largemarge1603]

15:21 During a trip through Alaska in our ExpeditionVehicle, the dehumidifier extracted a gallon/4-liters (litres) every 24-hours. Insane!

[@danagovang2520]

Great tour. The reason boats have small but deep sinks is so you can get water depth without needing a lot of water.

[@BlueMoonLife]

ahh we have wondered about that, good to know!!

[@scable-eq7bp]

Everybody needs an important "junk drawer" in their lives. Really enjoyed the tour, also nice upgrades....

[@sailingsitka]

Great tour, for the sound system I've found that purchasing a good quality portable and waterproof speaker is the best for living aboard. That way no wires to chase and you can bring your music to the beach. I have the JBL boombox onboard my boat and its one of the best things for livaboard life .

[@BlueMoonLife]

Hey Sitka!! Nice to hear from some local sailors!! That is a great idea about something portable and waterproof....hope you are enjoying the warmer springtime weather!

[@orion_13]

I also want to offer a piece of advice. The wifi extender is located in the wrong location for good reception/transmission. The inverter and your other items in that area are extremely noisy electronically. You should get better reception with it if you can mount it as high and far away from other electronics/electrical items on your boat. Yes far is a relative term on a boat. :)

[@BlueMoonLife]

Thanks for the tip!

[@albertopinto2001]

the tour was very enjoyable

[@tanyasoroka3314]

Great to see the full interior. We've lived aboard for almost 3 years and this week we actually bought some foam interlocking mats for the v berth to prevent condensation where the mattress touches the wall. Always damp there but not anymore!!! Great idea

[@tanyasoroka3314]

Also. The best snow shovel on the boat is the broom pan. Doesn't damage the deck and easy to maneuver in small spaces

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Thick cork is safer and if you have a steel its an ideal pairing glued to it as it stops it from rusting inside out ....its also natural and litteraly grows on trees. 😁

[@dougm5895]

Congratulations, job well done

[@JohnBraman413]

i'm gonna be checking out a catalina 30 that's nearby. any tips what to look for when checking it out?

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Thank you for showing tour on the boat , very was interesting seeing .Books very sailing to read 📚, more inspiring to sail ⛵️ Everything nice great episode filming, many thanks

[@tedmccullen7466]

Just started watching your U-Tube channel really enjoy your programs you have a new member on board: from the States thank you !

[@johndavidson6867]

A very good video, I like how you didn't rush your narration or swing your camera rapidly from side to side to show us the interior. Have you thought about a small under counter water purifier, with a separate tap/faucet for drinking water? You still remain my premier sailing channel, I watch all of your content on both means, some more than once lol. Take care, be safe and have a joyus summer sailing.

[@alexsereda1336]

Well considered, cozy and beloved tiny home!) It is feeled through the camera!)

[@NM-zh6uv]

great tour some day in the future you might own a house or a larger boat and i suspect you will look back longingly of days of simplicity and happiness. it is a beautiful home

[@BlueMoonLife]

Thanks for the kind message, we sure hope so!

[@orion_13]

Does that wood stove not have fireproof rope for a gasket?

[@neilmartin2916]

Thank you for the tour! so many important lessons here. The biggest is that you both seem happy in your home. cheers

[@btrent9244]

Thanks for the tour. Looks like you two have a nice home on the water. Good tips for keeping her dry and moving the air about. Stay warm, safe and healthy. Cheers 👍🇺🇸😎...

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow Sailor great episode ❤

[@armslength2618]

Those electric blankets are awesome. When I get out to my cabin I use solid fuel for heat, which generally works very well. Problem is, the burn doesn't quite last long enough to sleep 8 hours, so it's either get up in a groggy state and re-stoke, or let it weaken out and just stay under the blanket. Usually the blanket wins.

[@MrSerraangel]

Great tour. You're pretty organized. My marina has bathrooms with showers so I also don't use my head on board. I use it as a locker and a place to store my guitar.

[@MCallsen]

Great :) thank you ^^

[@charlesmurschell3110]

Lots of info. Nice tour. Wife and I live in a motorhome so lots of similarities.

[@DavidAdamAu]

Watched this with my preschooler and now she's obsessed with the idea of living on a boat, although I've warned her that the 18-footer is not nearly as salubrious!

[@claudeelliott3993]

Enjoyed your tour! Brings back a lot of memories, a lot of them good and a few NOT so good! Love you two, take care Claude.

[@BlueMoonLife]

Thanks a lot Claude, take care yourself :)

[@susantrayler1338]

Great video!

[@7times7seas]

Wonderful! Got a 32 foot double ender myself and am upgrading it too. Just came across your channel right now: subbed!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

You can buy fire proof rope seal by the foot or yard to seal your solid fuel stove as well as fire sealing silicon for sealing the flue. One of the days flush your tanks with a dilute cleaning solution like home brewers use depending on the tank materials ... flush it out and then fit a simple particulates filter downstream of the tank outlet.. Water kept cool and dark stays fresher longer.. V silly idea really selling it in clear bottles in terms of shelf life. 😉

[@jamesroberts9192]

Very good video to you both. Home is wherever you make it. So best of luck to you guys. I use Damp Rid to keep things dry Moisture free. You can get them at Department stores And there cheap some of them you hang in closet and under sinks whatever Ect. Keep going forward. 😎😇😇

[@yasenkalchev2180]

forget the boat...where did you get that girl, willing to live this lifestyle... so cool !!!! best regards from Bulgaria :)

[@robertnixon3816]

Good tour! A very comfortable home. You have done well to solve the moisture/dampness problems. I too live in the PNW and moisture is a way of life up here! The projects and maintenance never ends!

[@BlueMoonLife]

haha thanks Robert...and yes, it is true they never seem to end ;)

[@peter99ff1]

He doesn't talk much. Haha, I can appreciate that. Sorry man, wish you all the best.

[@murphmurph2124]

Getcha a piece of wax and rub the guides on those pull out drawers it will be much better and will reduce wear, you'll like it. Nice boat I enjoyed your video 😊📸

[@daveward2620]

Hi guys, I see your videos improving all the time. The Catalina 30 is a proven boat, I think they have crossed every ocean. I have the Catalina 36 and it is very comfortable for two. You know, just a bit bigger, and all we have found we need. Your doing a great job, keep it up!

[@BlueMoonLife]

Thanks a lot Dave!

[@adenhaigler2164]

Catilina 30 is fs not a blue water boat most call them dock queens w that being said I love them perfect for coasting cruising and u can’t beat the width

[@mikebarron5805]

Hello Blue Moon Life, from the Northern Gulf of Mexico.🙋‍♂️ I liked the walk through. Well done. 1st time viewer. I haven't had time to view any of your other videos yet but I will eventually. I'd like to call you by name but there's no introduction in the video or description.🤷🏻‍♂️ Looking forward to watching you evolve.

[@BlueMoonLife]

Hey Mike, this is Jonas! Thanks for the nice message!

[@josee.rodriguezagrelot9098]

Awesome guys!! I had a 320 and it was an awesome boat for a couple. You have a bigger challenge considering your climate but you have managed brilliantly.

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

You two have an incredible home

[@michaeldavies9533]

Great video lovely homely boat,you have to have a junk drawer it's a sign that your place is a home 🏠🏠. Regards from Hereford UK

[@Bri-wi8kq]

Great to see you and Jonas have gotten your floating home really comfy and cosy. It's looking great! Mine is a mess and I need to organize things more, well done and thank you for sharing this with us. Bri, Top Hat 25'

[@grahamfielding]

A well filmed tour. The boat was so clean and tidy, great effort.

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

This was a great boat tour, I love that you have managed to solve so many challenges and you both look very happy and relaxed. Just think only 21 days until Spring ☀️☀️💐💐💐⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰

[@meka1369]

The projects have made things way better for you guys! Cant wait for future projects. 😊

[@mujdo1]

Nice 👍🙂

[@DaddyArwin]

Nice boat.Greetings from The Philippines

[@keith2599]

I thought that was a great video... LOVED IT... And many thanks for the show around..

[@michelbisson6645]

very good

[@rainfinger]

Great video, remembering what it was like from our circumnavigation in the 1980s, presently cruising the Bahamas. My wife's book is a good read, published by Austin Macauley of New York, literally a fictional story of sailing and adventure: "Seychelle and the Cannabis Yachties". It is very entertaining, hoping you will give it a read.

[@BlueMoonLife]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@itsmePassportBro]

Nice. I'm getting a Catalina 30 soon.

[@zandrarichardson5084]

Love your videos sooo much!!❤

[@largemarge1603]

20:55 I fabricated the mattress platform in our ExpeditionVehicle of expanded metal, similar to stout window-screen. This allows plenty of ventilation under the mattress... a place with extreme potential to hold moisture, and grow great gobs of fungus.

[@vegvangyrl]

Thank you for sharing! Was great fun to tour your boat with you 😀🙏 I van lifed at your marina last winter so it’s always great to catch up and feel there again through your videos 🥰

[@BlueMoonLife]

awe that is cool to hear, thanks for the message!!

[@michaelbaughman8524]

My boat is also named Blue Moon! She is about the same size as yours, she's a Seafarer 29' built in 1976. I do not live aboard her though. I have owned her for 4 years. We have several Catalina 30s in our marina which is on a land-locked lake in Oklahoma, USA. Very pretty namesake!

[@nathanixslade]

I always thought why people live in boats don't use the water of the dehumidifier.

[@sfs122450]

Great job on this episode, Gillian. How is your school going?

[@BlueMoonLife]

Thanks for the message, things are going well!

[@gregfawcett5152]

You can have your water tested in your water tank...down in the Seattle area there is a company called Am test that will test your water for under 70 bucks. There has to be a similar company up in the Victoria Area...Best...SV Aquila...Seattle

[@CodeSquares]

Really like this vlog/tour approach, obviously done from direct first-hand experience. Thanks for that, as I'm looking for a 30' myself and would like to use it year round (not liveaboard, but damp and cold sucks whether it's just an overnight or a long-term stay). What insulation did you use for the V-berth, sides and under the bed mattress?

[@SamuelKTennis]

For some reason I had lost your posts, and I could not recall for sure the name of your channel. I ran across a recent post where you took your tender out of cold storage (rocks as counter weights), pumped it up and sailed. I felt certain in the first ten or fifteen seconds it has the earmarks of your editing style but you both had changed enough over the months, and you sort of focused on your guest, so I was not certain. After an extensive search of my subscriptions on KZbin I found an image that I recognized, Just to let you know, your videography is very distinctive and tasteful. Oh, and thanks for the tour. What is the boat, may ask that you (probably) repeat yourself? Now to look over your home page and see what I have missed, I think I heard a reference to a sabbatical with personal issues, I will follow up, Doh -= Catalina 30, I see it in a comment below (or above).

[@robhi3518]

Great video ...super clean and well organised cabin. Spot on. Do you guys drink the water straight or do you have a filter system? I guess town water is far away from being rich on information and therefore not ideal for consumption...not even thinking of how much polluted the water may be too. Greetings Rob

[@janisspalvins677]

Thanks for video. Amazing roomy boat and only 30'. What is the roofheight?

[@waltervega8730]

The Catalina 30 is 6'3 headroom. Very impressive.

[@brianmardon7123]

Just found you ''Guy's" beat's La Vagabonde for Me !!!!!!

[@BlueMoonLife]

thanks that is very kind!!

[@Vincent-kd9yn]

FLORIDA

[@flathfam]

What are some meals ( ideas ) you cook that are a normal part of your routine ?

[@georgeqwindavid3414]

😎

[@kikinwilson9743]

you guys are cool would you guys be open to meeting people from youtube land? I'm a long haul trucker and i think I want a sailboat someday. It would be great to go for a day sail sometime. I live in alberta and it's only a 12 hour drive for me to get to vancouver.

[@Ivan.s88]

she reminds me of avril lavigne when she was young 😁

[@monkeyboy2297]

could you winter somewhere warm? we live full time in our van, but we go to the Mediterranean for winter, we're from UK

[@user-uf7mi5ot3l]

👍👍👍

[@josee.rodriguezagrelot9098]

Designed and built in California. Different climate.

[@Heyemeyohsts]

Man-bun

[@workdays8280]

Do U sail or just for looks ha

[@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638]

Poned corcho jaspeado de 5 milímetros en el techo y estaréis secos, o mejor que antes

[@jaguarpaw7939]

Only focusing on the beautiful lady

[@Antipodean33]

Why not sail it away to nicer climates?

[@Vincent-kd9yn]

👍🤿🎣⛵🏖️⛱️💯

[@TheTb11111111]

Wouldn’t mind sharing that V Berth with her.

[@MikeHannon-jp6po]

That's Messed Up..... "" MR. BOOB ""

[@francescamurray9420]

How depressing

[@kowalski8]

not another one.

[@420BLUNTLEY]

I NEVER got to have a hot girlfriend like her.

[@stephenmahoney9531]

👍👍👍👍👍