Like everything else there’s good and bad. But sometimes the little bit of bad is worth living or being in paradise. After owning a boat for about 17 years here are my wants. Most of them are for pure comfort but are super convenient as you get older.
1. A walk around bed. I have a king vberth. Making the bed is HARD. I absolutely despise pulling the sheets to wash them and then remaking the bed. It’s also harder to get into and out of than a walk around.
2. Full size fridge. I have the typical small fridge and when the grandkids are there it fills up to running over pretty quick.
3. The less wood on a boat the better. Ours is fiberglass with just the handrails on top, the rub rail, and a few things in the cockpit being wood. I wish it had none. Like I said I only do it about every 2 years but still....
4. A pressurized fresh water system. I hate having to hook up the hose Jane drag it back and then put it up just to fill our 100 gallon tank.
5. A large holding tank or 1 for each head. My tank is only 25 gallons and my nephew is working on moving the tank into a different space that can handle larger.
Get used to doing ‘boat yoga’. Every time you need to do something on the boat you have to twist into unnatural positions. Loll. I’ve bought all kinds of specialty tools from Harbor Freight that only work for 1 thing. But it makes doing that job easier.
I love boat life! Nothing better than getting up in the morning and having my coffee in the cockpit, looking at the water, and listening to the sea lions bark.
I understand yoga is good for you, and I spend way too much time in Harbor Freight too! ;)
On the utilities, why can't the marina provide water to the boat. If pressure is an issue, you could get a pressure reducer. Or if it is an issue with your onboard freshwater tank, could you have a by-pass valve for onshore water, or a float valve that automatically shuts off once the tank is full?