I stumbled across this article this morning and thought it might be worth sharing: https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/articles/2017/3/31/freedom-is-sweet-for-the-liveaboards-off-bradenton-beach An Instruction Manual With my book, I sought to offer a definitive guide to certain types of living and a ton of considerations. Live underway and on the chain can be so
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/live-off-ball-living-off-hook/" align="left"]I recently came across John Hawthorne’s article on 14 questions to ask before renting or purchasing a slip. Actually, John contacted me, and it’s good he did that as this is a great start when it comes to the core considerations when choosing your “place of berth”
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/considerations-choose-marina/" align="left"]I never really thought to add a separate FAQ on costs – but it turns out that it is better late than never. Here is a short FAQ – as well as a link to the super-often-requested spreadsheet. How much does it cost to live aboard a
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/just-added-new-faq-living-aboard-costs/" align="left"]Living aboard a boat can be more complicated than a mere lifestyle choice. Access to marinas and water is very much a public, environmental and safety concern. More so, the public (this includes all – including landlubbers, sightseers, tourists, commercial vessels and politicians) does have a legitimate say
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/derelict-liveaboard-boats-reflections/" align="left"]I am amazed to think that time passes by so quickly. The real indicator of that is not gray hair, my daughter entering a different grade in school or really anything else of tangible meaning. The indicator for time passing is really the date of my last
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/where-does-the-time-go-welcome-spring/" align="left"]With a special thanks to Chris Birch for providing us with his annual winterize-your-boat checklist, here are some thoughts for you to consider as you prepare your boat for the 2013/2014 winter. To all those of you whose season is coming to a close, I hope you
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/annual-winterize-boat-checklist/" align="left"]Here is the awesome checklist put together by Chris Birch (and reposted with his permission). To all those of you whose season is coming to a close, I hope you had an awesome season. Hope that this checklist really comes in handy. Chris is one of the
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/winterizing-your-boat-a-checklist-from-chris-birch/" align="left"]Here is a reminder of one of the worst things that can happen aboard. Fire. Boats can transition from romantic havens to death traps with fire. They offer limited exits and surround the occupants with toxic and flammable kinder. Here, there were limited firefighting capabilities. Security is
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/safety-reminder-missing-couple-feared-dead-in-squalicum-harbor-boat-fire-on-patrol-bellinghamherald-com/" align="left"]Life aboard a boat should bring with it all of life’s requirements – including, but not limited to, a toilet. At some point even the most bound up boaters will still have to go. In order to solve this simple problem, we all engage in some pretty
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/588/" align="left"]Living Aboard Podcast – The Costs of Living Aboard (Episode 5)
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/living-aboard-podcast-the-costs-of-living-aboard-episode-5/" align="left"]Living Aboard Podcast – Picking Your Marina –
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/living-aboard-podcast-marinas/" align="left"]Living Aboard a Boat Podcast – Part II on Choosing a Boat
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/living-aboard-podcast-choosing-a-boat-part-ii/" align="left"]Living Aboard a Boat Podcast – Choosing a Boat – Part 1
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/living-aboard-podcast-choosing-a-boat-part-1/" align="left"]This is just one of those great overview articles that I come across from time to time. It’s a solid take with some sound advice. Be sure to check it out if you’re looking for a good overview and advice regarding life aboard. I reserve the right
[read_more text="Read more" title="Read more" url="https://livingaboard.net/suenos-azules-article-on-living-aboard/" align="left"]Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat Podcast – Episode 2 – The Basics
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