London can be a very expensive city for many, and so some folks are unchaining themselves from traditional housing and moving onto boats. One writer has chimed in with their life on such a vessel. Living on a boat requires an alternative way of thinking, often having to do and teach yourself many things required for maintaining a boat. Still, it offers a compelling reason to explore the waterways on your own terms and live off the grid somewhat.

Key Takeaways:

• I moved off land and onto the canals three years ago after falling in love with a boat.
• Living on a boat was definitely an alternative way of life. But living on a boat on a mooring – where you have access to electricity, a constant source of running water, a landline and have a plumbed in washing machine – isn’t too far off living onland.
• Most boats are works in progress. If you live in a small space and want to redecorate, repaint or fix something, you’ll chuck half of your possessions onto the roof while you get busy inside and hope it doesn’t rain.

“‘‘My boat is the warmest and driest place I have lived since I moved out of home 8 years ago,””

https://www.citymetric.com/transport/i-moved-land-three-years-ago-after-falling-love-boat-tales-london-s-canals-2267