I want to live on a boat in RI or Boston, is it possible?

Answer 1

I live aboard a 45' sailboat in Boston Harbor. The marina I'm in has about 200 liveaboards in the summer and about 60 in the winter. In Boston Harbor, there are several marinas that allow year-round liveaboard, but I'm not sure about RI. It's a great lifestyle, people take care of each other, and it's a pretty affordable way to have a waterfront view. Any place that allows liveaboard will have ample water and power resources for whatever vessel you choose.

The biggest decision to make is whether you want a working vessel you can live on, or a liveaboard vessel you can occasionally take out. If you're hung up on needing lots of space, then maybe a houseboat is the way to go. They have lots of room, mostly because they look like a single-wide stuck on pontoons. if you're willing to deal with less living space, look at other kinds of boats that you can actually use. Boston Harbor is a great place to sail.

Answer 2

I've lived in Boston for almost ten years (I moved here right after graduating college) and have been to Providence dozens of time. Both cities have a lot of excellent restaurants and entertainment, and I really love Providence - especially Federal Hill, College Hill (near Brown University) and downtown Providence. That said, Boston probably has more going for it. It's bigger of course, and is close to Cambridge, Somerville and has even more cultural opportunities, more universities, and better public transportation. And it's only an hour from Providence so it's quite easy to go and explore for a day.

Answer 3

Many people live on boats. You would probably want one with kitchen appliances, heat and AC.
I have seen one man live on a 20 foot sailboat, not much. Most have 28 feet +. I would probably say a minimum of 32 feet. To be comfortable this similar to many camping trailers.
You need to find a boat and think of this being your home, so, shop and learn to make a buy you will be happy with.
I give you a quick link for a 42 foot sailboat. It expensive and as you shop you learn more. This an example of a boat you can live on. It has most everything you need.
http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/6994#
Once you know what you want Feet Size then you can shop the Boat Slips and ask what they require to live-aboard. You want to co-ordinate buying your boat and having a place to put it once you buy.
This link are sailboats for sale in the R.I. area.
http://www.sailboatlistings.com/location/Rhode%20Island
So, get shopping and saving your money. ;-)

Answer 4

Yes anything is possible.
A houseboat is the better choice for living.
A year round slip at a Marina is the BEST way
BUT You still might have problems with water hook ups and without water forget it

The MAIN things to consider are

WATER if you are not hooked up to a fresh water source you will need to fill your fresh water tank regularly.

WASTE even though your toilet draws water from the lake or river you will need to empty your holding tank regularly(Discharging waste into any inland river stream or lake carries a $10,000 fine)
can also apply to coastal waters and inlets

HEAT inside and out (You need to keep the water around the boat warm and moving
to keep it from freezing and CRUSHING the hull of your boat

POWER if you are not hooked-up to shore power you will need to have a source of fuel to run the engines and the generator to generate electricity to power the lights refrigerator microwave tv HEAT

Answer 5

In the summer and fall, spring months, this would be the thing to do. I was looking at a web site and found out, many people, singles, are doing this out there because it's cheaper than an apartment.

Answer 6

If you can find a "Live Aboard Slip" and a boat suitable to live in to tie up there.

Answer 7

yes, it is possible.