Living on a Boat in Retirement: A Practical Guide to the Liveaboard Lifestyle

By Stephen Groner

Living on a Boat in Retirement isn't about chasing storms or crossing oceans. It's about deciding - realistically and calmly - whether life afloat could be the right next chapter for you.

More than 1.5 million people live aboard boats in the United States alone. Roughly 35 percent are over sixty. This is no longer an eccentric lifestyle - it's a legitimate retirement option for people who want something different without sacrificing comfort or security.

This practical, no-nonsense guide covers: Whether your health, mobility, and family situation suit liveaboard lifeHow to choose the right boat - trawlers, motor cruisers, catamarans, and canal boats explainedWhat daily marina life actually looks like vs. the cruising lifestyleThe true monthly costs - including a representative budget breakdownSafety, medical planning, and staying connected to family from the waterA step-by-step transition roadmap from land to life afloatPart-time and seasonal alternatives if full-time isn't right for youYou don't have to sell your house tomorrow. You don't have to commit forever. Living on a Boat in Retirement helps you decide - at your own pace - whether casting off is right for you.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GDXCM1N9
• ISBN13: 9798242457355
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"