Letters/Online Comments

Re: Is living aboard a boat really a reasonable alternative to buying a home? (July 27-Aug. 9 issue) The Audi of Lifestyles This is an incredible lifestyle – quirky, fun, individual and often less expensive. I love every part of living on the water, getting rocked to sleep, etc. Boiling this down to purely an economic decision misses the point – it is like comparing the cost of two vehicles and deciding that one is simply not worth it because it is more expensive and harder to maintain. If that were the case, no one would ever buy an Audi. Mark Nicholas Tips From a Seasoned Liveaboard Tenant I have lived aboard legally for over nine years and love it, including the maintenance, etc., and work from home. I always tell people who think about it to borrow a friend’s boat and (legally) stay aboard for as long as possible. They have to learn that possessions mostly must go, storage is at a premium, closet space for clothing is limited, etc. then, if comfortable, get on a waiting list or five at a marina they like. Most have many year waiting lists, if they will even give a timeframe. Long Beach has a list so...