We bought our boat at Suffolk Yacht Harbour and have returned many times since. Here's our honest 2026 review covering marina prices, facilities, the famous boatyard and whether it's worth the premium price.

We share our first sailboat haul out in the UK, including the real costs, how long it took, what we needed, and what we learned living onboard on the hard.

Life on a boat is full of incredible moments—but even the simplest everyday tasks become surprisingly complicated. From laundry and shopping to water, electricity and sleep, here are 10 things nobody tells you about living on a boat.

We spent 11 months living aboard at Morgan Marine in Brightlingsea. Here's what we paid, what we loved, and whether we'd stay again.

We spent eight days living aboard at Ramsgate Marina. Here's what we paid, what we loved, and whether we'd stay again in our honest 2026 review.

We spent a month living aboard at Beacon Marina in Ipswich. Here's our honest 2026 review, including costs, facilities, liveaboard life, transport links and whether we'd stay again.

Working remotely from a sailboat in the UK is absolutely possible with the right setup. Here’s how we run a freelance business and HGV work from our 44ft liveaboard using Starlink, solar power, and a simple onboard routine.

We finally anchored out for the first time after weeks of nerves, overthinking and obsessively checking anchor alarms 😅 From awkward buoy pickups at West Mersea to peaceful nights on the River Roach, this was the trip where boat life finally started to click for us.

We finally left the marina… but didn’t anchor (yet). Here’s what our first few days on a mooring buoy were really like — from windy nights to quiet sunsets and everything in between.

A simple, practical checklist of essential safety equipment and setup tips for living aboard a boat in the UK, based on real liveaboard experience.

Thinking about moving onto a boat in the UK? This real-life breakdown covers the true startup costs of liveaboard life—from buying a boat to solar, internet, and the hidden expenses most people miss.

How many watts of solar do you need on a boat? A real UK liveaboard guide covering system sizes, energy use, Starlink demand, and what actually works for full-time off-grid sailing.

Can you use Starlink offshore? A real UK liveaboard guide explaining coastal vs offshore performance, coverage limits, plans, and what actually works at sea.

Starlink Mini power usage on a boat explained with real-world liveaboard data from the UK. We break down watts, amp hours, solar requirements, and how it compares to 5G for life at sea.

Real-world comparison of Starlink vs 5G for boat life in the UK, covering cost, speed, reliability, coverage, and power use to help liveaboards choose the best internet setup.

Thinking about moving onto a boat in the UK? This complete liveaboard checklist covers everything you need to get started—from safety and insurance to solar power, galley essentials, and life onboard—without making expensive mistakes.

Living on a boat is all about smart gear. We've narrowed down the 10 "must-have" gadgets that make our life on a 44ft sailboat functional, dry, and connected.

Should you buy cheap rigid panels or high-end flexible ones? We compare boat solar setups from budget starters to premium offshore systems, featuring our own 780W liveaboard setup.

Can you really work remotely from a sailboat? We researched 5G, antennas, and signal boosters, but ultimately landed on the Starlink Mini. Here is the truth about speeds, real-world power draw (it's better than you think!), and if it's worth the £96/month.

They say living on a boat is a cheaper, simpler way of life. And while the freedom is real, the 'hidden' costs can be a wake-up call. From the £1,000 rudder repair to the reality of £96/month internet, we’re breaking down everything that sits outside the neat little budget—so you can go into boat life with your eyes wide open.