{
  "id": 17229529,
  "title": "My husband and I live on a sailboat. It isn't cheap, but the perks keep winning us over.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/my-husband-and-i-live-on-a-sailboat-it-isnt-cheap-but-the-perks-keep",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-30T13:36:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/we-live-on-a-boat-not-as-cheap-as-expected-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Living on a sailboat full-time is an expensive lifestyle, but Rachel Murphy and her husband Michael find it rewarding for their marriage. They bought a 1975 sailboat for $40,000 in San Francisco, which required significant repairs and maintenance. The tight quarters come with challenges, but the boat's charm and adventurous experiences make it worth the effort. The couple faced high costs like slip fees and boat maintenance, which can be as high as paying for two studio apartments combined. However, they've managed these expenses by doing labor themselves. Despite the financial burden, the couple enjoys daily routines, hosting dinner parties and exploring the California coast. After a year, they feel more confident as sailors and a team, cherishing their unique lifestyle. They believe this unconventional path is exactly where they want to be, though they can't imagine raising children on the boat.",
  "summary": "My husband and I bought a sailboat to live on full-time. Repairs and maintenance have made it more expensive than we expected, but it's been worth it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}