" Workstation " 3 days ago. Liveaboard , or living on a sailboat , might be quite foreign for most people, as it was for us. This selection of questions and answers will try to address the recurring requests. If you want to add to this list, ask your questions as comments here . Why are you living on a sailboat? We decided to live on a sailboat to help us travel and reach our zero-waste goals . We wanted to be more mobile and learn new skills, as well as lower our living costs. How much does it cost? You can see a breakdown of the costs on our Hundredrabbits website . Our currently monthly moorage costs 430$ per month , or 13.25$ per foot. The boat insurance is about 60$ per month. What type of boat are you living on? We live on a 33' 1982 Yamaha Sloop named Irish Whiskey , we purchased the boat used for 38'000$, in British Columbia. Its lenght is ideal for two people living ...