The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
Summary
Some people in the UK are choosing to sell their houses and live on narrowboats to save money and try a different lifestyle. While boat living has challenges like maintenance and winter difficulties, many find it rewarding and enjoy the sense of adventure.Key Facts
- Ken Tracey sold his house in 2022 and now lives on a narrowboat to reduce costs and seek adventure.
- Ken spent £75,000 to buy his boat and £20,000 on repairs and maintenance.
- Living on a boat requires learning new skills, such as steering and handling old lock technology.
- The Canal and River Trust reports more people are using boats as permanent homes, especially after Covid.
- In Yorkshire and the North East, 34% of boaters say their boat is their permanent home, up from 27% the year before.
- Andy Brown and his wife moved onto a narrowboat after retirement and enjoy the slower pace and new places it allows them to see.
- Andy says living on a boat costs a bit less than living in a house but not by much.
- Ken Marshall, who has lived on his boat for eight years, says he has no regrets despite some struggles with boat life.
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