Having the house and the white picket is the dream of many; it is the epitome of suburban security and success and sign that you have made it. What if this type of home doesn’t appeal to you? Maybe you have always dreamed of freedom and the fresh smell of salt water when you wake in the morning. If the latter is more your dream then maybe living on your own house boat is the life for which you should be striving. You can build your own boat and begin to live on the water sooner than you could imagine.
Living on the water is an idyllic way of life and whether you choose to live on a lake, river or in a permanent mooring on a bay, it can be a realized dream. If you think that this is financially out of your depth then think again. There is an affordable way to get that house boat sooner than you imagine and that is to build it yourself. There are houseboat plans that show you how to build your own boat whether or not you have ever built anything before. While there is more planning involved in a boat designed for full time living, that is simply a matter of scale.
A good design is imperative, especially if you are a complete novice, and these can be found both on the Internet and in boating magazines. If you have some background in boating and woodwork then it is possible to have success with some of the free plans that can be found online. But since this is such a big investment in both your time money it makes sense to utilize paid for plans to build your own boat that come with the support and expertise of a reputable boat builder.
The freedom of living on the water is a life like no other. You boat doesn’t have to palatial or especially luxurious to be completely satisfying. If you are a retired couple looking for freedom and adventure on the water then learning to build your own boat will give you that freedom. This is also a great life for a young couple just starting out or with a family, as well. There are plans out there that will suit your needs and allow you to be living your dream sooner than you ever imagined.
Roy Thomsitt – Roy Thomsitt has a professional background in financial and project management, and computer system installation. Since 1995 he has concentrated on marketing and advertising, working …