We downsized from a one-bedroom NYC apartment to a 38-foot sailboat. Life changed, but not for the better.
Going from an apartment in NYC to living on a sailboat full-time with my partner and dog wasn't what I hoped. The cost and drawbacks added up.
Carly Miller and her partner, Guy, traded their NYC apartment for a 38-foot sailboat in 2024. While they hoped to save money and have an adventurous lifestyle, reality proved different. The sailboat lifestyle cost more than expected and required constant repairs. Carrying a full-time remote job and a dog, their time was consumed by maintaining the boat.
The isolation and stress of living on the water also took a toll on Carly. After a year, they decided to bring the sailboat back to New York City. Despite the adventure and the joys of sailing, Carly has decided that owning a boat is not for her.
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