Living on a boat can bring an unprecedented level of independence and excitement—any time you choose, you can take to the water for cruising, fishing, or travel. While it can be a thrilling and interesting lifestyle, you need to prepare and organize thoroughly to maintain comfort and stability. Read on to learn how to live on a boat.
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Choose a Boat with Enough Space for Storage and Comfort
If you plan to live on your boat for an extended period of time—and we mean months, years, or even decades—you need to have a large boat that will provide plenty of space for all of your items while providing enough room to stretch your legs. If you move from a large house to a 45-foot boat, you will have smaller closets, smaller seats, and fewer cupboards. Even if you are moving into a large boat, you’ll need to declutter and downsize a lot of your items.
Learn Basic Electrical, Plumbing, and Maintenance Skills
Maintenance on a boat can be even more complicated than maintenance in your home, and there are far fewer experts who can handle the issue for you. Before moving into your boat, make sure you have some basic plumbing and electrical knowledge so you can keep the boat in ideal condition. Simple maintenance skills can go a long way towards making your boating lifestyle more enjoyable.
Know Your Costs
Living on a boat must be more affordable than living in a house, right? Not always. Maintaining the boat, making boat-loan payments, paying fees for waste management, and many other costs can quickly increase the price of your dream life. To manage expenses, make a detailed budget, and stick to the costs. Remember that costs like boat insurance can be just as much as, if not more than, homeowners insurance, so don’t assume living on a boat will always be more affordable.
Focus on Safety and Security
There are many safety issues to consider when living on a boat. Can you lock the cabin? Will children and pets be allowed onboard? It there a safe walking area from the dock to land? Who will you call in an emergency? All of these issues and more need to be addressed before you move.
Purchase a World-Class Vessel from Scout
We hope you better understand how to live on a boat. To enjoy your new lifestyle, you need a comfortable, reliable, and luxurious vessel. Nothing fits this description better than a Scout. The 530 LFX is the perfect example of a boat practically made for living onboard. It has refinement on every square inch and features advanced technology that keeps you entertained and connected while living on a boat. You can even design a craft to fit your exact needs with our Build Your Scout tool! Get started today.
