There is also the option of a tow generator that produces power while underway. Some live aboards rely on generators, either portable gas units or more powerful built-in diesel set ups, to provide electricity they require. As well, like in your car, the engine is equipped with an alternator which will provide power when the engine is running, either when the vessel is underway or in neutral at anchor. While at a marina it is possible to plug into shore power. The power outputs and plug configurations can change from country to country so it is important research where you are going, and requirements to plug into shore power at your location.
All of these options make power that is stored in a battery bank onboard, similar to charging up an electric car or golf cart. As many live aboards will attest, it is a constant dance to keep the batteries topped up, devices charged, the fridge cold and the lights on.
Every boat has built-in water tanks; however, the capacity of those tanks varies greatly. In the old days it was common for live aboards to fill tanks when visiting a marina or a fuel dock, or to ferry water from a community well ashore. With limited tankage it was then necessary to ration water usage onboard to conserve their supply. Plumbing salt water into the galley to wash dishes and taking salt water showers were both common ways to cut down on fresh water usage.
These days more and more live aboards are installing reverse osmosis watermaker systems that can convert salt water into clean drinking water. These systems not only allow boaters to be self-sufficient, but they alleviate the need to burden shoreside water supplies in remote places. An important consideration if travelling to destinations that rely on rain catchment, as climate change is making rainy seasons less predictable and shorter in many areas.
Water conservation is still habit with most live aboards, watermaker or not. Living on a boat will require an adjustment period if you are a life-long landlubber. The biggest change most people struggle with is downsizing their life, possessions and expectations, to fit into the compact dimensions of a boat.
The process can be difficult, but in the end, most enjoy the freedom and lightness that comes with paring down the clutter and discovering what is really important to them.
Life as a live aboard is its own reward. Written by: Heather Francis. Heather Francis is from Nova Scotia, Canada. She has worked and lived on boats throughout the world since In she and her Aussie partner, Steve, bought Kate, their Newport 41, in California and have been sailing her fulltime since.
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No matter how romantic you find the notion, do not attempt to live aboard if your partner is not game. There are plenty of challenges: lack of space, leaks, and potentially a lot of motion. If your partner is on the fence, you can always try the liveaboard lifestyle before you commit. We list a few different ways to test-drive the liveaboard lifestyle before you move aboard full-time. Luckily, we both loved living on a sailboat. Depending on where you live, it can be very challenging to find a place to moor your boat.
Many big cities have liveaboard licensing requirements and as such many liveaboard licensed marinas can often have huge waiting lists read how we skipped a year liveaboard wait list!
Living on a boat in a marina will be very different from living at anchor or on a mooring buoy. This can make a big difference, for instance if you want to have a shower especially a hot shower every day.
Doable at a marina, difficult if not impossible on the hook. Other benefits of dock life include being able to walk off the boat.
Other perks of liveaboard marinas are comforts like internet, cable, and laundry. Imagine that every time you walk from the kitchen to the bedroom you must ask your partner to move out of the way so you can pass, and that about sums it up. If this is your number one concern, consider looking at trawlers instead of living on a sailboat as you get way more living space and light on a ft. While in a technical sense you could live on any boat with a cabin, the best boats to live on will offer house-like comforts including a galley kitchen , head toilet , and a comfortable berth bed.
There are six different types of boats you can live on and they all vary in size, comfort, seaworthiness, and cost. Floating homes are the most house-like boat living experience but they are generally permanently moored and are not convenient to move or travel with. They can cost as much as land-based houses to purchase. Houseboats offer space for comforts like a full-size fridge and kitchen. Tugboats and trawlers have decent head space and can accommodate comforts like big-screen TVs, full-size kitchens, showers and sometimes even bathtubs.
As most living space is a above the water-line, they also tend to have lots of natural light. Sailboats are a bit like the basement apartment of liveaboards and often do not have fridges, showers or hot water.
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