Finance
Managing finances when you live aboard requires special planning and awareness of unique costs. Topics include purchasing, mooring fees, maintenance budgets, and adapting traditional banking to floating life.
Fuel Conservation and Keeping the Costs Down
Cut your boat's fuel costs by running your heating smarter, avoiding short unnecessary trips, and taking it easy on the engine.
How Much Does It Cost to Live on a Boat?
Boat living costs depend on your vessel type, location, and how much you travel, but here's what to budget for.
Mail and Banking Considerations
Manage your mail and banking while living aboard by setting up online access before you leave and arranging mail forwarding for when you're at sea.
Paying Taxes if You Live on a Boat
Live-aboard boat owners may or may not owe council tax, depending on their mooring status and local planning permissions.
Raising the Finance to Buy Your Boat
Traditional banks won't finance boats like houses, but specialist marine mortgage lenders offer alternatives with shorter repayment terms.
Renting a Houseboat
Renting a houseboat long-term is harder than finding regular accommodation, but it's possible if you know where to look and what to expect.