Today, I started a thread about extended time aboard in a C-Dory. We have certainly done it, but it was while cruising, and that is different from the way we are living aboard this summer (although we hope our work schedules allow for time to get away). It's interesting to learn how people deal with different situations. One of the most challenging on the boat is the humidity: in a closed boat, you generate a LOT of humidity while cooking, showering, sleeping, and just breathing. We do our best to stay on top of that so we won't have a problem with mold or mildew. Getting air moving through the boat is helpful. Here's a shot of little Izzy in front of a small portable fan...
Seems that she likes the air movement, too. ;-)
You have to be conservative with resources on the boat, too... things like water, holding tank capacity, and the electrical system (if you want to turn on a big energy user, you have to turn off something else first).
The idea of living on a boat sounds romantic, but there are challenges. How content you are depends on how you handle those challenges.
On a guitar forum, there was a question about the amp I used the other day when playing for the C-Dory folks. One of those fine C-Dory owners gave me permission to use this image...
It shows the equipment, the crowd, the distance, and my best side. ;-)
I am always impressed with the scope of knowledge on my favorite forums.
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