This book is a complete guide for living aboard your own boat. It takes you from dream to reality. Subjects covered include What to Look for in a Boat, Interior Layouts, Furnishings and Décor, Legal Requirements and Insurance, Buying a Boat, Where to Live, Life in a Boat, Maintaining Your Boat, and Making a Living. This book is a complete guide for anyone who is uncertain about how to go about becoming a boat dweller. While it is intended primarily for those who want to make a boat their residence in lieu of a land house, much of the material should also be helpful to those who desire to try it on a more limited scale, perhaps during weekends and vacation periods. This book is a how-to book for selecting, acquiring, and living aboard all types of boats.