The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat - Part 2 - The Basics

Here are some interviews that illustrate the liveaboard lifestyle and raise issues that liveaboards deal with in their lives. Hosted by author and fellow liveaboard Mark Nicholas (www.livingaboard.net).

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Howto & Style

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• Living Aboard
• Boating
• Boats
• Life Aboard
• Mark Nicholas

[Animehem]

what are some ways to make money while living aboard like taking people places or fishing i know you need a few licenses to do that but what are some other ways to work that wont tie you down to staying in one place like one port?

[bluesman64]

@Animehem I know of a wide variety of ways that people make money. I good friend makes jewelry from on board and sells/ships all over the world from whereever she happens to be. I know marine techs, writers, editors, photographers, and so forth. With modern technologies, there are a wide variety of options - in some cases people wouldn't even know you'd left!

[kingtorm2]

I'm currently planing on living aboard in 2-3 years right after college. I currently live in an RV so I am used to living in small quarters. I love the ocean and have always wanted to live on or near it.

Now here's the question, What type of boat should I buy? I'm not never comfortable about living alone on a sailboat, So i've been looking and 40'+ Motor Yachts, They are fairly cheap, costly around $25,000 but is it a good idea.

I live in Southern California if that helps.

[bluesman64]

@kingtorm2 well that's big living for someone right out of college. A 40' yacht is serious boat. be sure to check out the interviews (Parts I and II) on choosing a boat, and if interested, pick up Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat book. Boating is a very personal thing. If you are drawn to large spacious boats, bring it on. The larger the boat, the more money to maintain, etc. And find a broker you trust to help you narrow down the right boat for you. Best of luck,

[ephesus]

Do these people work? Or are they just independently wealthy?

[bluesman64]

@ephesus Some of these folks work - one consults from the boat, another actually travels for work and returns to the boat as his home base and to take 1 to 2 week leaves from civilization, and another is retired service with a small pension and lives pretty cheaply. None of these folks are living large - each with modest accommodations and an amazing work ethic.

[ianroadyyyy]

This is my dream to. Just the money : (

[DumblyBrilliant]

I loath and hate the term "significant others" It is so PC and so dehumanising only a friggin commie could have come up with it.

[Unguidedone]

i can live on food + my computer + warm sleeping bag + encrypted drive full of loli + boat

[SuperAnthonysantos]

Im from the city this is crazy shit

[appletisha27]

What to do with the silver? haha yeah right...

[Animehem]

@Animehem thankyou so much for your fast reply i was just doing a little brainstorming and i was hoping to get some similar ideas to make them seem more believable now i believe i can do this and make my dreams come true. I was hoping there were a lot of ways to make money without having to stay in one place for very long. Thanks again for the information :)

[bohemiangitana]

We leave in 10 weeks. We've decided to homeschool our 11 year old and take off. This will be our legacy to him. I enjoyed your video!

[xoxoCINxoxo]

This is me and Fiances dream,but we know nothing about boats, he he he live in AZ. no water just sand.

[piratelady50]

Great stuff..my husband and I have been living and cruising aboard our Westsail 32 for many years and wouldn't live any other way..but I don't know how you do it in Boston..too cold for me..we're in California..