Ever dreamed of quitting your land life? Here’s how much it costs to live on a boat

How you budget for boat life varies, but it can be lower than renting a small apartment, says Terysa Vanderloo who has spent a decade living aboard

If you’ve ever fantasised about leaving your land-based life behind to live on a boat, keep in mind there is a golden window that never exists for some, and at some point shuts for everyone. The golden window is that period of life when you are financially stable and have no other pressing obligations requiring you to stay put. For many, this is when their children have left home but their parents don’t need regular assistance.

For those of working age, it might be before having children – if that’s your plan.