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I live on a boat! Have been on various sizes for 5 years. The pros: It forces you to live minimalist. Sailing with friends! Sailing far places. Feeling self sufficient and prepared. Cheaper than a house, if it's one or the other. The cons: Can be expensive if you're not handy. If you ARE handy, they require a lot of work, especially in the beginning if you're buying used. (You should definitely buy used). Depending on where you're docked it can be hard to sleep. Little things like filling your water tank, getting a good shower, and doing your laundry are more cumbersome. There's kind of a steep learning curve if you're new to boats, but remember!: When it comes to boats, it's almost a certainty that someone dumber than you has figured out how to do it. I like it. I have no intention of buying a house anytime soon. Live free. Oh PS: A great way to learn is go down to your local yacht club and ask to join the "beer can" races. You'll get to see a lot of different boats and talk to their owners about what they like/dislike about them. Bring beer.