Posted on 01/12/2022 4:06:03 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT
A woman has revealed how she has managed to save more than $27,000 on bills and rent since moving into a narrowboat.
Elizabeth Earle, 33, first bought her narrowboat, the Leviathan, for $5,200 in 2019 and has since spent an extra $16,500 on renovations and decor over the past two years.
“My bills are extremely minimal, I’ve gone from paying $1,642 a month with rent, gas and electric to just $347 a month on the boat.”
“The rent for my marina spot at Mancetter is $164 a month, but it allows me to use the facilities, so that’s been quite nice during the winter as I’ve been able to get hot showers – as I’ve not managed to get the gas and hot water sorted yet.”
“I pay $131 a month for my boating license, boat insurance is $10 a month and the Canal and River Trust tax is $136.”
“I cook off a camp stove and rely on my log burner to keep me warm.”
“I also love my wood burner, it makes the boat so cozy on cold nights. It’s the heart of the home.”
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
Long ago I knew a guy that lived on a boat on the Chicago River, I think they are all gone now?
A large number of people live in boats on the Thames River in England, I lived there in the past.
Many are minimal and many are most luxurious. If you like living on the water it is not a bad gig. Cruising up and down the Thames in the summer is most great. If winter, you need good heating for you boat.
As said, “not a bad gig.”
Perhaps Ms. Earle should invest in a calculator. $164 + $131 + $10 + $136 = $441, not $347.
I was thinking about buying a narrow boat for 10K when I live north of Cambridge. The boats are very comfortable, and the summers are not too hot there.
I had some friends who had their boats moored to the dock in front of the local pub. I only live about a block from the river and pub.
I currently have a Catalina 25 moor on a large local lake. This year I will be making a lot of upgrades. I will be adding AC, Bar, TV, Entertainment system, and a mount for my portable refrigerator. Will be using her as a weekend getaway.
I’m hoping to get a trailer so I can transport it to the intercoastal for a couple of months at a time. It is just me and my dog, so I do not need much space to live.
Good for her, it takes a special kind of person to do what she is doing.......
—”Perhaps Ms. Earle should invest in a calculator. “
There are other inconsistencies.
Guessing the article was written in pounds and some of the article converted to USD?
The two best days in a boat owner’s life....
I guess she doesn’t need a boyfriend until she gets old.
Buy and sell...
Twice.
5.56mm
She doesn't need one, she has anal retentive math checkers galore waiting to correct her.
Whaddya know, just found one!
Nice to see the pursuit of happiness is alive and well.
—”The two best days in a boat owner’s life....”
A hole in the water you attempt to fill with money?
That’s possible.
When ya buy it, and when ya sell it
Found one what, a brain? Nah, not likely.
—”The two best days in a boat owner’s life...”
A friend had a huge sailboat on a triple axle trailer.
Every year or two another tire would flatten.
I think Reagan was Pres last time it was in the water?
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You're right I didn't find a brain, just a dumbass troll looking for attention.
Found it in the mirror, no doubt.
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