Thank You For Being Honest !! Lots Of People Make It Seem Like It Is Very Expensive And Neverrr Get Into Detail !! This Is My Dream And Your Videos Cover It All 🌻 Thank You 🌻
I’m not sure yet if boat life is in my future but I appreciate the information. Most other videos I’ve seen so far have a ton of fluff. This was straight to the point. Thanks!
Super helpful . I'm living in central California and rent is super high . I'm 25 thinking of just saving for a small boat and living on a dock . I just looked it up the docks near me are 6.50 to 8.75$ I'm guessing per foot
If your happy than cost isn't an issue. I pay more than that for a little slip on a lake here in Missouri. That's cheap for insurance I think. I envy your life. That's cheap living. And your totally free!!! Love to you and your FurBaby. God Bless you and stay safe. 😎🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Her costs are not bad at all. My mortgage with VA loan in the DMV in 2014 is $1,119 and HOA is close to $100. I have solar and my car is paid off. Water is so cheap I can pay that several months at a time. Maybe $20 a month? Not to mention $130 for car and house insurance.
U go Girl.... One of my Favorite Sayings ( I got off Opera ) is ..... “ People spend their lives yearning to be Free, as the Build their Prisons around them”
Make sure you are changing the AC filter that simple thing can make it work again , and suck the water out of the pipe that keep the moisture out of the air, in guess you have too much water evaporation in the cause you love in the water
A little FYI ... you need to replace the Anodes on those pontoons regularly because saltwater eats aluminum very quickly and they’ll start leaking and will just get worse and a very short time
Thanks for your comment! I was told after painting my boat like I have it it needs cleaned only once a year? I should probably make sure that's right haha
Hi! Thank you! And I don’t only because I don’t like to share my location and I’ve only been in one so far. And you can do either! Annual is cheaper for sure.
Good to see a pretty young lady who has the courage to live her dream. I am sure you get people telling you not to live this way but I think it is wonderful. You must be very happy, simple but fun lifestyle. Remember this, life is not about accumulating objects as they don’t mean much very shortly, the things people cherish are memories of experiences that you have had. Take care, thanks for sharing.
good stuff! I'm thinking about living on a boat and I was just curious! good to see a women doesn't mind living on a boat cause I was worried about that.... you killed two birds with one stone! thank you
Hahah you’d be surprised there’s a ton of us water girls out there. I get a lot of questions from fellow ladies trying to live on a boat as well! You got it.
I’m a woman and I’ve been considering it! I know tons of girls who love boats, the water, and tiny cozy spaces. Also tons of women who love sunning themselves. Since there are a lot of us out there, you shouldn’t let your love prospects interfere with how you want to live your life! Find a woman who enjoys the lifestyle you enjoy, so you can laze on the water on a sunny Sunday morning eating fish tacos for breakfast 😉 that’s what makes a relationship
That's less than my real-estate taxes alone! I am surprised how reasonable your marina is. My experience up the east coast was ~$3/ft per night! The west coast was 'don't ask'. Also impressed with the low 'mortgage' on your new, nicely appointed boat. You must have done well in both price and rate. I do have one question. You mention a trailer cost but no mention of the substantial truck it takes to pull it. How do you handle that?
@@houseboatgirl4764 Fortunately, having a 2 story box boat is super efficient when they charge by the foot. You have the living space of a 50 footer and the slip fee of a 24. You seem to be fairly self sufficient (maybe need more water tank capacity) so you could anchor out most of the time. The great thing about trailable boats is you have so many options. There are lots of fresh water marinas. Your boat would be awesome for a summer around the Erie canal and the finger lakes for a summer, spend a fall week in the Hudson doing NYC. Then trailer back south for the winter. I just started your series. I look forward to seeing where you plan to cruise.
This is so thorough and awesome, but I'd love to know roughly WHERE you are, since it probably has an impact on how much all this stuff costs...is it Wilmington (tag on the video) because...are there alligators there????
@vasailpwr @SEichorn is right! It’s actually a way I save money, even though it comes out to about 800. In a few years it’ll be even less when I pay off the boat! And yes I trailer the boat!
Ok. Bad word choice I suppose. I meant, “What is it that you do that allows you to live this wonderfully frugal, if not unconventional, water borne lifestyle?” Perhaps there is an idea for future content. 🙂
Hi. Have you taken the boat out much? I saw the video where your motor died, but didn't get any idea of your personal mobility. Thanks . 953 subscribers, good for you.
I vacationed in Wilmington a few years ago. Loved the lil city but it was so expensive compared to other beaches so we moved up about 15 mins and found a better spot, the lil town with the rides?! I can't even remember. Gosh I wanna go back but it's so sad you lost your dock.
Wow - once your boat is paid off you have some pretty cheap living. Way cheaper, nicer, and safer than renting a little dump apartment in San Francisco or some other big crapola city.
Good point! Mine was already paid for with the cost of my boat, and my marina includes pump out fees in the slip cost. This video was just explaining what I’m paying personally!
@@houseboatgirl4764 Im retiring and buying a HB to live aboard in southern arkansas. just waiting for my house to sell and Im gone! Id love a visit from you and your furbaby!
It was custom built by a talented man who lived on a lake with his family, who then moved and sold it to me. If you watch the walkthrough video you can get some ideas and possibly find someone who can make something similar. It’s relatively simple!
There 'IS' one future problem and that is Local Government (councils). I started looking into HB living 20yrs ago I had the deal almost clinched and the council stepped in and closed down Shoalhaven R. to HBs. Up here on Nambucca R. They did the same and that fell through. The councils through the 'Greens' intend to take over control of basically all waterway activities within 10yr. Look what they are doing now at Eildon Vic- Gradually moving them off the water. If we dont bring back in Common Law 1901 you will be moving in less than 10yr 😢
Don’t forget all these too…Cell phone, internet, water, food, car, car insurance, sewer, school loans, credit cards, medical insurance, annual tabs for car, birthdays/holiday gifts, maintenance and repair costs, life insurance, retirement, childcare, pet expenses, extra circular activities for kids, fun money
This TH-camr simply broke down the cost of living on a houseboat. What you mentioned are other daily life expenses that would be there regardless of where you're living, and will vary person to person based on their own requirements.
They are all over the coast major rivers the great lakes large impoundment lakes they are literally everywhere availableility might be spotty but they are there
I show it in this cost video.. haha and my very first video is the tour. Also, I have a recent one where I took it out. Almost every video is filmed on the boat.
it was helpful thank you, im thinking about getting a little house boat n seeing another young female w a big dog rocking it, it gives me a lot more confidence in proceeding w the dream 🥲🫶🏼
Yours would be around $530 in my location. Since your boat is way bigger than mine it will be more expensive anywhere you go. I don’t say my location for privacy reasons but my advice is to look in smaller places rather than big cities to dock!
Informative video :) thank you. 270 just to park your boat at a dock seems almost like extortion though :/ is this the norm? That's like 2 months of eating good food lol
@@houseboatgirl4764 Thank you for reply! How viable could boondocking alongside a river be, are the rivers heavily enforced? Marina fees would be the biggest obstacle for me and many others I would think, seems crazy to have to park the boat like it's an RV :(
Everywhere is different. I know here on the inter coastal waterway if you anchor you have to move your vessel every 48 hours or can be fined. I’d look into your local laws. Although, you won’t have fresh water hookup or electricity then, which I see is an essential part of living. Living off the grid would be fun for a few weeks at a time I think, but I know a man who lived like that on his sailboat for 9 years!
@@houseboatgirl4764 Thanks again for the replies it's all new for me, Iots of research to do especially to fit ones particular needs :) take it easy and good luck on the new channel.
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Keep living out your dream kid you only live once. The freedom you can enjoy living on your boat can’t be measured in dollars
So true. Love it.
I finally bought my first houseboat last night. Thank you for inspiration.
I would love to see it!
Nice breakdown of costs. This is exactly the info I was looking for when I found this video. Perfect!
I love your adventures spirit. I'm closer than ever to buying my wife and I our first houseboat. Can hardly wait.
Thank You For Being Honest !! Lots Of People Make It Seem Like It Is Very Expensive And Neverrr Get Into Detail !! This Is My Dream And Your Videos Cover It All 🌻 Thank You 🌻
i wish more ppl did this.
i know i will newer buy a house or something but will always prefer a houseboats
I’m not sure yet if boat life is in my future but I appreciate the information. Most other videos I’ve seen so far have a ton of fluff. This was straight to the point. Thanks!
Agree that it is economical! We live on our 42 ft boat in the summer. Love it!!
Super helpful . I'm living in central California and rent is super high . I'm 25 thinking of just saving for a small boat and living on a dock . I just looked it up the docks near me are 6.50 to 8.75$ I'm guessing per foot
This was a great breakdown, thanks for sharing!
Glad to help! Thanks!
Awesome video. Love it when people put their costs
I lived on a 55' Seagoing houseboat for 5 years. It had two 318 Chryslers with Dana stern drives, a 6.5 KW Onan generator, full amenities. I miss it!
If your happy than cost isn't an issue. I pay more than that for a little slip on a lake here in Missouri. That's cheap for insurance I think. I envy your life. That's cheap living. And your totally free!!! Love to you and your FurBaby. God Bless you and stay safe. 😎🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Happiness is definitely key. Thank you!!!! God bless you!!
Excellent analysis, extremely informative and helpful. And, what a doll! (I can say that because I'm old school plus pretty old 😇)
Her costs are not bad at all. My mortgage with VA loan in the DMV in 2014 is $1,119 and HOA is close to $100. I have solar and my car is paid off. Water is so cheap I can pay that several months at a time. Maybe $20 a month? Not to mention $130 for car and house insurance.
That was awesome. Thank you for the information. Good stuff
I like your video. Thank you for making this video.
U go Girl....
One of my Favorite Sayings ( I got off Opera ) is ..... “ People spend their lives yearning to be Free, as the Build their Prisons around them”
Super cute! Love the BOat too!
Brief and to the point; and Rupert Holmes doesn't hurt one bit, either.
I need to come out there beautiful
nice boat, good info, awesome dog
dave22 Thank you!!!
Very good price 👌 thanks for sharing
Congratulations price is super .
Greetings from the beautiful Hawaiian islands 🏝
Where did you get a loan from? I’m trying to buy a sail boat but I’m finding it to be pretty difficult to get approved for a loan
Holly crap. Did this video come out 30 years ago? This is amazingly cheap. Never leave. That is crazy cheap.
Haha North Carolina small town perks!!
@@houseboatgirl4764 guess i know where I'm retiring.
Make sure you are changing the AC filter that simple thing can make it work again , and suck the water out of the pipe that keep the moisture out of the air, in guess you have too much water evaporation in the cause you love in the water
Thanks for the advice Yara!
Houseboat Girl let me know if it helps ! The filter alone makes a huge difference!
Lovely boat house. Just enough for one. Its cheaper than a sailing boat. More versatile
Thank you so much! I’d have to agree haha
A little FYI ... you need to replace the Anodes on those pontoons regularly because saltwater eats aluminum very quickly and they’ll start leaking and will just get worse and a very short time
Thanks for your comment! I was told after painting my boat like I have it it needs cleaned only once a year? I should probably make sure that's right haha
@@houseboatgirl4764it's not, if Ali, you need anodes. Great video.
Very informational! Could you post a link to marinas you've stayed at and would recommend? Are the leases monthly or annual?
Hi! Thank you! And I don’t only because I don’t like to share my location and I’ve only been in one so far. And you can do either! Annual is cheaper for sure.
That was a cool video and thank you for explaining this ☺️
tysm really helpful for me bc I want to live on a houseboat in a few years
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Hope you made it thru this Nor'easter this past weekend..... got lots of wind and high waves this weekend up on the OBX.
It was rough but okay! Hope everything is good in the outer banks!
What about pump out costs? I’ve only watched two of your videos so far and I haven’t gotten to your cons video yet. But I will! Love your content!
Probably has a y valve and dumps it straight over board.
Damn living on a boat sure is cheap I'm about to look into that thank you very much for all the info
Good to see a pretty young lady who has the courage to live her dream. I am sure you get people telling you not to live this way but I think it is wonderful. You must be very happy, simple but fun lifestyle. Remember this, life is not about accumulating objects as they don’t mean much very shortly, the things people cherish are memories of experiences that you have had. Take care, thanks for sharing.
Very helpful, thank you. First video of yours I've seen 👍👍
Awesome thank you! Welcome!
Wow! You really inspired me! Thanks for sharing. P.s. ADORABLE doggy!
Aw I’m so glad!! Thanks girl!
good stuff! I'm thinking about living on a boat and I was just curious! good to see a women doesn't mind living on a boat cause I was worried about that.... you killed two birds with one stone! thank you
Hahah you’d be surprised there’s a ton of us water girls out there. I get a lot of questions from fellow ladies trying to live on a boat as well! You got it.
I’m a woman and I’ve been considering it! I know tons of girls who love boats, the water, and tiny cozy spaces. Also tons of women who love sunning themselves. Since there are a lot of us out there, you shouldn’t let your love prospects interfere with how you want to live your life! Find a woman who enjoys the lifestyle you enjoy, so you can laze on the water on a sunny Sunday morning eating fish tacos for breakfast 😉 that’s what makes a relationship
This is just silly everyone knows women can't own things click bate and reported
I'm getting ready to live on my yacht .. hope to meet you some day ... cool video..
Thats a great looking house boat dog..
That's less than my real-estate taxes alone! I am surprised how reasonable your marina is. My experience up the east coast was ~$3/ft per night! The west coast was 'don't ask'. Also impressed with the low 'mortgage' on your new, nicely appointed boat. You must have done well in both price and rate.
I do have one question. You mention a trailer cost but no mention of the substantial truck it takes to pull it. How do you handle that?
haha wow! Yes my marina is very cheap! I'm sure when I move south eventually my costs will go way up!
@@houseboatgirl4764 Fortunately, having a 2 story box boat is super efficient when they charge by the foot. You have the living space of a 50 footer and the slip fee of a 24. You seem to be fairly self sufficient (maybe need more water tank capacity) so you could anchor out most of the time. The great thing about trailable boats is you have so many options. There are lots of fresh water marinas. Your boat would be awesome for a summer around the Erie canal and the finger lakes for a summer, spend a fall week in the Hudson doing NYC. Then trailer back south for the winter.
I just started your series. I look forward to seeing where you plan to cruise.
This is so thorough and awesome, but I'd love to know roughly WHERE you are, since it probably has an impact on how much all this stuff costs...is it Wilmington (tag on the video) because...are there alligators there????
This inspires me to buy boat thank you for tips
Her Monthly Fees:
(1.) $270 Slip Fee
(2.) $30 Electric Bill
(3.) $304 Marina Fee
(4.) $328 Mortgage (small boat house)
(5.) $100 Maxed Out Insurance for Hurricanes
(6.) $50 Storage of Trailer
(7.) $25 Miscellaneous ($50 x 6 = $300 a year, $300/12 = $25 a month)
(8.) $7.08 Clean boat (yearly $85/12)
$1,114.08 Total Fees monthly
X. 12 (an entire year)
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$13,114.08 a year roughly
Great setup!
I have so many questions. How do you afford this extravagant lifestyle? How much does your boat weigh, and are you able to trailer it?
extravagant? she's buying at under $800/month. most rentals in the US is the same. I think she is living pretty frugally in her 24' x 12' home.
@vasailpwr @SEichorn is right! It’s actually a way I save money, even though it comes out to about 800. In a few years it’ll be even less when I pay off the boat! And yes I trailer the boat!
Ok. Bad word choice I suppose. I meant, “What is it that you do that allows you to live this wonderfully frugal, if not unconventional, water borne lifestyle?” Perhaps there is an idea for future content. 🙂
I've thought about this. I've really thought hard about this.
Hi. Have you taken the boat out much? I saw the video where your motor died, but didn't get any idea of your personal mobility. Thanks . 953 subscribers, good for you.
Thanks! Yeah I try to, I’m still needing work done on the motor. Once I fix it I’ll make a video!
We wanna see more of the boat
Will do!
You can save even more if you like fish. Nice home.
I do! And I’m trying to get better at fishing! Haha
Thanks for the info. Great content creator!
I vacationed in Wilmington a few years ago. Loved the lil city but it was so expensive compared to other beaches so we moved up about 15 mins and found a better spot, the lil town with the rides?! I can't even remember. Gosh I wanna go back but it's so sad you lost your dock.
Way cheaper than a standard home. Wanna do this!
wow... ur living my dream
The husky was my favorite part of the vid
How much was your boat? Thanks for the video!
Any tips/resources you recommend for finding a boat? (websites, forums, etc.)?
Wow - once your boat is paid off you have some pretty cheap living. Way cheaper, nicer, and safer than renting a little dump apartment in San Francisco or some other big crapola city.
there are usually boat registration and/or license fees and also pump out fees.
Good point! Mine was already paid for with the cost of my boat, and my marina includes pump out fees in the slip cost. This video was just explaining what I’m paying personally!
@@houseboatgirl4764 Im retiring and buying a HB to live aboard in southern arkansas. just waiting for my house to sell and Im gone! Id love a visit from you and your furbaby!
I mean I know you have a mortgage but what is total amount you paid for the boat?
Very helpful...but that was 1yr ago..how about now
Is your house boar custom made or a production one ? What’s the model ? Thanks
It was custom built by a talented man who lived on a lake with his family, who then moved and sold it to me. If you watch the walkthrough video you can get some ideas and possibly find someone who can make something similar. It’s relatively simple!
I think I’m ready to save up & buy a boat to be honest! Something like what you have is perfect. How big is your boat?
My goal is to pay off student loans & become liquid as quickly as possible after I buy a boat!
Very cool
Thanks!
Where’d you buy your boat? Craigslist or a dealership? If you don’t mind me asking
I found it on boat trader by a private seller!
Quality content
Thank you!!
Is this in USD? Also, couldn't you drop an anker and just use a tiny to get to land?
Rep66 yes! And I can drop anchor!
Are you still house boating?❤🏴☠️
There 'IS' one future problem and that is Local Government (councils). I started looking into HB living 20yrs ago I had the deal almost clinched and the council stepped in and closed down Shoalhaven R. to HBs. Up here on Nambucca R. They did the same and that fell through. The councils through the 'Greens' intend to take over control of basically all waterway activities within 10yr. Look what they are doing now at Eildon Vic- Gradually moving them off the water. If we dont bring back in Common Law 1901 you will be moving in less than 10yr 😢
Is it hard to qualify for a mortgage on a houseboat? Do you have pumps to keep hot water around your boat during the winter.
Your channel should be called "Houseboat Cutie". Thanks for the vid, quite informative.
Lol thank you!
Going to check your channel out. Just subbed & liked ! Wolf....from west central Florida. Thinking about HB living maybe ??
DO IT!!!
Don’t forget all these too…Cell phone, internet, water, food, car, car insurance, sewer, school loans, credit cards, medical insurance, annual tabs for car, birthdays/holiday gifts, maintenance and repair costs, life insurance, retirement, childcare, pet expenses, extra circular activities for kids, fun money
Wouldn't all those be variables that would differ from person to person?
This TH-camr simply broke down the cost of living on a houseboat. What you mentioned are other daily life expenses that would be there regardless of where you're living, and will vary person to person based on their own requirements.
I was thinking you’d just float around but nope still gotta pay rent!?
Don't forget dog food. Where does the Husky go to do his business when you're on a boat?
She takes him for walks most likely I think it stays parked there
you do know that no matter how much insurance you have, it won't "keep" the boat from sinking?
But it’ll cover it if it does! Hahaha
I am so glad i found your channel! This is exactly what i want to do!!! Do you know how to operate (drive) the boat???
Great!!! And yes I do! Haha practice makes perfect
Awesome video n just subbed💪
Thanks so much!
746 a month is a steal when it comes to cost of living. For a lot of people, they're coughing up over 2k a month just for a studio apartment.
wow $746 I pay $760 just for 2 weeks rent but thats in Sydney
Have you had to fight any pirates
Nice
Thanks!
How safe is it to.live on a boat, especially at night? Do you pay taxes for living on a boat? Kinda like property taxes but for boats😃
I am always completely safe! I sleep in my slip in a nice marina and have great neighbors. Recommend you do the same. Also...NO taxes:)
@@houseboatgirl4764 Thanks. Any regret or concern?
ZERO! Do it
Thanks
effin aweasome very inspring
Glad you enjoyed thank you!
Your awesome
How do you get a live aboard slip? Or where in the US can you get one?
On a lake or coast
They are all over the coast major rivers the great lakes large impoundment lakes they are literally everywhere availableility might be spotty but they are there
When you first started living full time on your boat,did you ever get sea sickness?
Good question. I was actually worried about this, but ended up never getting sea sick! When my mom visited, she actually was!
I've tried to watch 3 of your videos so far, yet to actually see the boat.
I show it in this cost video.. haha and my very first video is the tour. Also, I have a recent one where I took it out. Almost every video is filmed on the boat.
@@houseboatgirl4764 okay, I'll keep looking. :)
You have to buy the boat also how much is the boat
it was helpful thank you, im thinking about getting a little house boat n seeing another young female w a big dog rocking it, it gives me a lot more confidence in proceeding w the dream 🥲🫶🏼
My boat is 45 feet. How much and where is your location if I doc it at your location.
Yours would be around $530 in my location. Since your boat is way bigger than mine it will be more expensive anywhere you go. I don’t say my location for privacy reasons but my advice is to look in smaller places rather than big cities to dock!
awesome thanks
What about other utilities like Water And waste management
1:51 Caught me off guard.
My name Dorian & I Live in Rocky Mount, NC lol
Cost really isn't that bad. Most apartments, at least where I live, cost about 1000 dollars a month and then you have utilities on top of that.
This is way cheaper than renting a condo in the city nowadays!
Where did you buy your houseboat?
On boat trader!
Where are u sweetheart i miss u so much.plz come back
Sweet.
What Marina and do they have room?
Informative video :) thank you. 270 just to park your boat at a dock seems almost like extortion though :/ is this the norm? That's like 2 months of eating good food lol
FreakMeat74 thanks for your feedback! Yes it’s the norm, and actually relatively cheap! I’m bigger cities they usually cost even more per foot!
@@houseboatgirl4764 Thank you for reply! How viable could boondocking alongside a river be, are the rivers heavily enforced? Marina fees would be the biggest obstacle for me and many others I would think, seems crazy to have to park the boat like it's an RV :(
Everywhere is different. I know here on the inter coastal waterway if you anchor you have to move your vessel every 48 hours or can be fined. I’d look into your local laws. Although, you won’t have fresh water hookup or electricity then, which I see is an essential part of living. Living off the grid would be fun for a few weeks at a time I think, but I know a man who lived like that on his sailboat for 9 years!
@@houseboatgirl4764 Thanks again for the replies it's all new for me, Iots of research to do especially to fit ones particular needs :) take it easy and good luck on the new channel.
Yaa thats cheap.
Cant remember what its to dock anywhere in the hudson river that is that cheap