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The appeal of living on a boat is unquestionable - the adventure, freedom to go where you please, sense of community and kinship with nature - but as humans are not naturally suited to life on the water, the decision to abandon dry land is not one to be taken lightly.
April's Most Popular Articles...
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What is Your Address If You Live on a Boat?: The question of how you can receive post as a liveaboard is common concern for those considering life on the water. Fortunately living… [1364 views in Apr]
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Renting a Houseboat: Renting a houseboat to live on would seem like a useful alternative to buying a boat outright, especially for those that are either unsure whether or not boat living… [896 views in Apr]
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Paying Taxes If You Live on a Boat: Living “off-the-grid” as a live-aboard frees you from many of the tiresome responsibilities of modern living but are you still tied up by local… [404 views in Apr]
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How Much Does It Cost To Live On a Boat?: This is one of the most common questions which are asked when people are considering living on a boat. Whilst the vast majority of people… [156 views in Apr]
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How Can I Keep My Boat in Water During Winter?: Air circulation devices are available to keep the frozen waters at bay when vessels choose to brave the winter season in the… [110 views in Apr]
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Understanding Your Boat's Electrical System: Electrical systems on boats can be relatively simple to extremely complex depending upon both the type and size of your boat and the… [104 views in Apr]
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bob
Re: Renting a Houseboat
my self and partner are looking for long term boat rental,with or without permanent mooring ,stourport , Stourbridge, Kidderminster,…
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bob
Re: Renting a Houseboat
myself and partner are looking for for a long term boat rental,stourport, Kidderminster,or Shropshire areas ,with or without permanent mooring
26 March 2024 -
Sim
Re: Renting a Houseboat
My partner and I are looking for a boat to live on near norwich (15 miles or so) for at least a year maybe two or three if all goes well. Any…
10 February 2024 -
Sparrow
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My partner and I are looking to rent a houseboat for 1 yr minimum around the Cambridge area we need to move back into Cambridge.
1 February 2024 -
Sharky
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Ex fisherman,,,would love too live long term on house boat
21 January 2024 -
Lisa
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Hi, I would like to rent a house boat in the Berkshire area for 6-12 months. Lisa
15 January 2024 -
Duardy
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6 January 2024 -
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Hi, I am looking to rent a house boat within the Nottinghamshire area and was wondering if anyone had any availability. I am a working…
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Hi there. We are based in St Ives Cambridge and we are looking for a house boat to rent for 6 months at least to permanent. We ard ready to…
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