Buying a pleasure craft and buying a vessel that you could live in vacation on are two different requirements. While it might not seem easy for you to live on a boat, it’s very important to look for the qualities that you will need to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while you’re spending time out on the water. If you’re looking for a yacht that you can live on, here are some of the best qualities to seek out:

Don’t Buy Something That Immediately Needs Work

If you’re buying a fixer-upper home, there’s always the chance that you can work at it room by room to complete your renovation. Buying a fixer-upper yacht can often turn into a bit of a money sink as of the project you’ll need to take on quite rapidly to get the entire vessel ready. Vessels can grow more expensive to maintain over time and if you have to do a complete remodel on a vessel before it’s livable, you could be spending a lot of money upfront for your yacht.

Don’t Go Too Big

Many people feel a bit claustrophobic when they start to look at yachts to live in so they look at vessels that are extremely large. A larger vessel will give you extra room for your living area, sleeping, showering, and cooking. The drawback to choosing a larger vessel is that you will also require a crew to handle the process of docking, maintenance, and even regular sailing. Most experts would recommend choosing a vessel that is as small as you would be comfortable with to cut down on maintenance costs and make the vessel sailable even with a small crew.

Have a Plan For Insurance And Your Slip

Finding a long-term slip that you can keep your yacht can be just as important as purchasing the yacht itself. If you plan on living on the vessel even for part of the year, you still need to find a marina that offers this service or a slip for long-term rental. You’ll also need to consider the insurance on the vessel and getting the proper insurance if you plan on living or staying on the vessel for a long term.

Keep some of these top ideas in mind if you’re going to be purchasing a yacht to live on.

This article was written by Ed Massey, President of Massey Yacht sales and service. Massey Yacht Sales & Service has continuously been in the yacht sales and outfitting business since 1986. At Massey, customer satisfaction has been and will remain our most important measure of success. If you are looking for yachts for sale in Florida then contact us today!