Portland contains the largest houseboat community in the country with some 1400 floating homes in the area.

A boat you can live in. Top 10 Aspects of Living on a Boat. New and used models for sale. If youre ready to commit to a boat watch your expenses.

Dirk Schwenk a managing member at Baylaw a. Saturnalia was built in 1973 and Totem in 1982. They list a 1983 46-foot Island Trader which is the perfect live-aboard blend of a sailboat and trawler for 155000.

As long as it contains the required facilities you can claim it as your main home on your taxes. Ad Luxury Cobalt Boats in Lake Geneva WI. Ad Luxury Cobalt Boats in Lake Geneva WI.

The main home must be the one where you ordinarily live most of the year. Theres also no requirement to register recreational boats. Search the MarineTraffic ships database of more than 550000 active and decommissioned vessels.

If you want to move about then a motorized boat is your speed. When you commit to moving aboard make checklists of necessities and talk to your partner about deal-breakers. If there are none that suit you can advertise yourself as a potential tenant totally free.

If you are looking for a boat then see the boats available page opens new window. However its an alternative lifestyle like that takes preparation organization and an ability to roll with changes. However you must know the boat laws in the NT and you may be prosecuted if you dont obey these laws.