| There are many people and families that Live Aboard | | | | and closets, a nice bed which can be Queen sized, |
| Boats. The question is, what is a live aboard boat? | | | | with an en suite Head with a Shower. In the Galley |
| Basically it is one that has the room and facilities you | | | | there is either an Ice box or refrigerator, sink, |
| need aboard. It could be a boat ranging in the 25' size | | | | counter space, and cabinets just like an apartment. |
| to the skies the limit, I'd imagine. I hear people say | | | | Some apartments are small and so are the kitchens, |
| "How could you live on a boat?" "What do you do | | | | bedrooms and living rooms. Same with a boat. But |
| for heat in the winter?" Now really. It's like someone | | | | with a boat you can head off to a nice cove or |
| who lives in an Apartment and people say the same | | | | restaurant and enjoy you day, evening, or weekend. |
| questions above to them. They have a bedroom, | | | | If you're in Florida, you could head to the Bahamas |
| bathroom, kitchen, and heat, well so does a boat. | | | | for the weekend, week or if you're lucky the month! |
| Sometimes there is no bedroom (Stateroom) on a | | | | So let's take a basic scenario living on a boat. Your |
| boat, it could be a Settee (couch or bunk) depending | | | | alarm clock wakes you up in the morning, you get up |
| on the size of the boat. Some boats that are bigger | | | | and take a shower, freshen up. Go in your drawers |
| have more elaborate Interiors that some apartments | | | | take out what you are going to wear and make |
| or even homes! Here are some basic things for first | | | | breakfast in the galley. If you are at a Marina you |
| timers to think about. | | | | can take your car to work or take a bus. After |
| First it is no big deal living aboard a boat... it is like | | | | work, go to the store for more groceries if needed |
| moving into an apartment, you just have to figure | | | | and head home to your live aboard boat. Change |
| out what size you need or want. You could live | | | | clothes, put away the groceries, have a glass of wine |
| aboard Powerboat or a Sailboat, it just depends on | | | | or beer... relax on deck. Make a pasta dinner, or what |
| your preference. Let's say we are talking about a 35' | | | | ever... eat below at your dinette or table, maybe |
| to 38' boat. Some of these boats have 2 | | | | have it on deck watching the sun set! Read a book... |
| Staterooms (bedrooms) with 2 Heads (bathrooms). | | | | What I'm getting at is it is the same as living in an |
| They have a Galley (kitchen) and Salon (living room). | | | | apartment or home... your boat is your home. You |
| The size of the boat determines the size of each | | | | have TV, Stereo..all the creature comforts! Plus a |
| area. In the south you don't have to worry to much | | | | phone... your Cell Phone! And... wait... I got a call... |
| about heat, but you do have reverse marine A/C | | | | "Hello?... hey what's happening?... ya... ya... Sure, I'll be |
| that does Cooling as well as Heating. Some boats | | | | there, Sea-ya soon". Well, see... your boat can be |
| have built in heaters, some of which are electric or | | | | your home... As they say... "It's where you make it! |
| small little fireplaces. Your Stateroom has drawers | | | | Enjoy. |