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.

We didn’t go into this blindly… We didn’t move onto a boat thinking we could wing it. If anything, I would have brought the entire house with me if I could 😅 The goal was always to create a tiny home on the water — not to rough it. But even with all that planning, a few things only really became obvious once we were actually living aboard. What actually matters living on a boat? For us, it comes down to a few key systems: Heating Power Moisture control Internet Space (this o

👋 Our first winter… was damp 😅 We didn’t realise how bad condensation would be until our first winter onboard. Condensation on a boat is one of the biggest challenges of liveaboard life in the UK — especially during winter. We’re talking dripping windows, damp bedding, that slightly cold, clammy feeling no matter how much you try to cosy things up… not the vibe. The worst of it was under our mattress. We ended up with mould on the foam and even the foam covers — which was h

Thinking about living on a boat in the UK? This beginner guide explains the legal rules, costs, mooring options, and what daily life is really like living aboard a sailboat.