I would suggest just owning a boat first. Ya know, test out if you, see if like it so much you could live on it. Going from land lubber to full time floating residence is quite a leap. I love my boat, but I also like getting off of it at the end of the day.
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When I was younger I lived on a 29 foot trimaran for three summers while working at the marina.
30 foot walk to work, constant chicks... actually good money (*common for 200 dollar tips just for filling up a yacht or other stuff and this was about 20 years ago).
Wouldn't want to live in a cold climate in the winter though. However, you would never have to deal with annoying neighbors, and with satellite you can get tv and internet on boats now.
30 foot walk to work, constant chicks... actually good money (*common for 200 dollar tips just for filling up a yacht or other stuff and this was about 20 years ago).
Wouldn't want to live in a cold climate in the winter though. However, you would never have to deal with annoying neighbors, and with satellite you can get tv and internet on boats now.
I own 2 boats and have stayed extended periods on others. I would suggest owning a smaller boat first and seeing if you really do like being on the water. Then rent a larger one to stay even more extended periods in to get a real feel of it.
Some people love it, some hate it.
Better to know upfront then going all in.
Some people love it, some hate it.
Better to know upfront then going all in.
Indeed, it's a good place. Next time you're in town get directions to Sabatinos. The price is definitely higher, but the food is literally amazing.
Sabatino's Italian Restaurant - Authentic Italian Cuisine in Little Italy - Baltimore, Maryland
I grew up in Key West and I had a lot of friends that lived on boats since it was actually cheaper than living on the island. Many of them never bothered to take out their boat/homes they basically were perma docked.
What kind of boat are you thinking about? All the ones down in the tropics were large sailboats or funky floating houses.
What kind of boat are you thinking about? All the ones down in the tropics were large sailboats or funky floating houses.
yep^ this guy knows exactly what i'm talkin about...
after looking at them i'd prefer an older yacht, but i don't know anything about the engines or how they hold up when they are older and that kind of worries me. So the alternative would be a sailboat, no engine, but i'd probably get more space for less money
Just a note but I have never seen anyone living on a motor yacht full time. I can only suspect there is some issue with living on them, or that people that own them already own homes.
Your best bet would be a sailboat for living and still being able to take it out. A 30+ ft sailboat would have anything you needed living wise. A 40+ would be best for lady hunting as they are much nicer, and have at least 2 bedrooms. A mono-haul will be the cheapest option, a cat would be nicer but reflect that cost also.
Also docking fees per month can run anywhere from 500-1k a month, for electric, water, and sewer. Your basically a floating RV at that point. Dock charge per foot in length so that's why the price is so high. Its also by if you take up one slip or two.
If you go really cheap and live out in the water, rent is free. But you have to take care of the rest. water, electric etc. You will also have to get a nice dingy and will probably have to join a dinghy dock service that lets you park you dinghy when needed.
Your best bet would be a sailboat for living and still being able to take it out. A 30+ ft sailboat would have anything you needed living wise. A 40+ would be best for lady hunting as they are much nicer, and have at least 2 bedrooms. A mono-haul will be the cheapest option, a cat would be nicer but reflect that cost also.
Also docking fees per month can run anywhere from 500-1k a month, for electric, water, and sewer. Your basically a floating RV at that point. Dock charge per foot in length so that's why the price is so high. Its also by if you take up one slip or two.
If you go really cheap and live out in the water, rent is free. But you have to take care of the rest. water, electric etc. You will also have to get a nice dingy and will probably have to join a dinghy dock service that lets you park you dinghy when needed.
I know a couple of affiliate marketers - now based in Toronto - that lived on a boat.. Pretty sure others on WF know them as well. Guys had a blast and have some crazy stories to share from the few years they spent traveling. Managed campaigns and everything while on water, so definitely doable.
Some people live on motor yachts on some of the big rivers here.
Boat slips at some marinas on the rivers are sold like real estate. I have a friend that told me $80,000 was a "good deal" when he bought one, I guess some go over $200,000. :eek7: