Living on Houseboats
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2. smell the boat when you go to see it , if it smell bad/ also not to your liking then don't buy it. 3. engine room must be dry or nearly dry, but certainly not full of black oilly diesel water. 4. You must like the lay out, and she must be high enough inside so you you can stand straight up . We live on ours with 2 children and are enjoying it , the boat sleep us four well and have all the extra's 220v fridge and frezer, central heating/solid fuel stove /2 toilets(heads) situp bath, etc etc. maybe fine for someone who wishes to have grand children around to sleep over there would be plenty of space. Sadly we are currently selling her as we wish to move .
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I too have been bitten my the bug and constantly dream of doing the same. Currently I'm going through a divorce...but as soon as I get throught that I will be looking in earnest for a new life. Good luck. phil
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New life aboard should keep you happy IN 2005. MERRY XMAS
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is so what area ? Mine is for sale , sleeps 8 , v/g condition, etc, etc,
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Many thanks for the sentiments. Do you speak from experience?
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The plan IS to buy a narrowboat. However, still a few hoops and hurdles to negotiate first. Your offer is a little premature but thanks anyway. phil
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Experience with divorce, all water under the bridge. Not experienced in living aboard, that will be next.
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My boat is 59ft and don't be shy of the 8 birth,, there are four bunks permenant and the doubles are semi's so in summer I sleep on the double right up forward and winter in the double a bit more mid-ship, she has all from 12dcv to 230acv, I shall be selling her with a full inventory, however it is always worth while to check out as many boats as poss, who knows we may meet in time. Cheer Sean
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Information is sometimes difficult to find and when you are starting out is the time you most need good information. I had very little knowledge when I started out many years ago now and I learnt the hard way most of the time. If you want to find information out do search the internet for as much info as you can find. You may be interested in a site called Living On Boats to find out more information. Here is wishing everyone that is contemplating the lifestyle the best of luck in there journey.
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Thanks for the extra info. My big concern at the moment is whether living aboard is a sustainable way of live. I mean, what opportunities are there to meet and socialise, can I stand the long hours of solitude, plus the practiclal considersations of mail, being able to contact my children etc. I'm still looking for the negatives...is there a catch? I've already talked to some 'live-aboards' but I need to get a clearer idea of my plans. cheers phil
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There is lots of good stuff on the internet. One or two very good sites with great links. I haven't come across the one you mentioned but will look later. phil
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Just curious....but did you ever take the idea any further? I too have plans to do the same...maybe for different reasons. I would be interested in any problems you encountered....in short....I'm hoping to get as much background information from people who have gone before me. phil
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I lived on a number of different boats for 7 years mostly sea going motorboats and a yacht. Regards Martin.
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It does sound like you may require a residential mooring, but! far and few between and expensive!!. but you have the 220v hookup phone line/internet etc , our mooring is at a boat yard so it makes things just that little bit easier, well thats if you need help straight away, the Land lord takes his residential moorers v/serious. Sean
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Me and my girlfriend are living on a static houseboat with a temporary residential mooring, which we rent. This was only a temporary measure, and we desperately need to find a new mooring with electric and water points (both permanently fixed). I know it's said to be madness to buy a boat without a permanent mooring, but there you go! If anyone knows of anywhere we might look in the Weybridge/Chertsey area, or thereabouts, then I'd be grateful for suggestions. Websites as well, so far I've tried advertising on apolloduck and boatsandoutboards, both have moorings classifieds. Thanks in advance!
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There is also a discussion forum and a chat room on the site which could be useful. Basic adverts are free to place. Hope this help you find a mooring.
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