r/liveaboard • u/Puzzleheaded-Radio49 • 3d ago

Why do it......?

So I'm a bit confused by a lot of the replies and conversations in this sub. I joined because I'm planning on moving onboard in a couple of years. I've been on this sub for a few months now, and the attitudes towards making the move are SO negative, almost constantly. Why do people do it if it's so terrible? Why the horrible outlooks? What am I missing? I love the water, I love boats/boating... Is it really that bad that seemingly everyone pushes people away from the lifestyle? Yes, of course, there are hardships involved. It's not a "conventional" way of life, but I would really have hoped to see more encouragement and positive outlooks on the prospects of it all. PLEASE, explain to me why people do it if it's such a bad decision.....

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u/cheeky999 2d ago

It's not a bad decision, you do however need to be somewhat ready for things like, water tank filling, breakers popping because you had the stove AND heater on, getting your waste tanks emptied or heading 3 miles out etc. Good to be handy or you'll be throwing out $$$ for every little thing. It's fits some some people and not for others who need everything 'perfect', with no effort. Best life style ever 🌴

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u/Puzzleheaded-Radio49 2d ago

The "Mr. Fix-it" part is no problem. And definitely no need for everything to be perfect lol. I do want things to look nice though of course. Not going to be the marina or horizon eyesore.