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The Liveaboard Guide: Living Afloat on the Inland Waterways
The complete practical guide to living afloat on the inland waterways.
Tony Jones has lived aboard his 50ft narrowboat for over 14 years and in this very practical book he documents what the liveaboard lifestyle is really like, focusing on the practical issues of day to day living for those who want to know what living on a boat actually entails, to see how to manage it for themselves. The dream of downsizing and living on the water is perfectly possible, and this book is the complete practical guide to achieving it.
Topics covered
· the pros, cons, and costs of a residential mooring
· power usage and energy consumption (and how it differs from a house)
· how to stay warm - the choice of coal, electric, gas, or wood heating
· boat loos - the pros and cons, and troubleshooting typical problems
· entertainment - TV, radio, internet, DVDs
· logistical problems - no postal address, GP access, vehicle access or use
This second edition has been comprehensively revised to include updated or new information on costs (moorings, license, insurances etc), license fees for different types of craft, composting toilets and ecological living in general, living aboard in London and other cities (suddenly very popular), postal services, boat stretching, butty boats, and so on, as well as more anecdotes and profile stories about liveaboard life.
The aim of this book is to feed those demonstrating that every possible problem that could arise when living on a boat has a tried and tested solution.
Tony Jones has lived aboard his 50ft narrowboat for over 14 years and in this very practical book he documents what the liveaboard lifestyle is really like, focusing on the practical issues of day to day living for those who want to know what living on a boat actually entails, to see how to manage it for themselves. The dream of downsizing and living on the water is perfectly possible, and this book is the complete practical guide to achieving it.
Topics covered
· the pros, cons, and costs of a residential mooring
· power usage and energy consumption (and how it differs from a house)
· how to stay warm - the choice of coal, electric, gas, or wood heating
· boat loos - the pros and cons, and troubleshooting typical problems
· entertainment - TV, radio, internet, DVDs
· logistical problems - no postal address, GP access, vehicle access or use
This second edition has been comprehensively revised to include updated or new information on costs (moorings, license, insurances etc), license fees for different types of craft, composting toilets and ecological living in general, living aboard in London and other cities (suddenly very popular), postal services, boat stretching, butty boats, and so on, as well as more anecdotes and profile stories about liveaboard life.
The aim of this book is to feed those demonstrating that every possible problem that could arise when living on a boat has a tried and tested solution.
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208 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2012
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About the author
Tony Jones
132 books111 followersTony Jones is the author of The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors (2024) and an award-winning outdoors writer. He’s written a dozen books, including Did God Kill Jesus? and The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life. Tony hosts the Reverend Hunter Podcast, and teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary. He served as a consultant on the television show, The Path, and he owns an event planning company, Crucible Creative. He holds an A.B. from Dartmouth College, an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary. Tony is married, has three children, and lives in Edina, Minnesota.
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October 24, 2018
Easy to read. Good, honest, practical advice. i liked the comments and tips from other lovebirds too.i will definitely dip back into this book.
March 6, 2019
Makes me want to start this life tomorrow....
August 17, 2020
Only two stars as it is so repetitive and virtually a carbon copy of his previous book
June 1, 2023
Useful and Informative
I am not able to compare to other Guides, this being the first one I have read. However, this book was clear and easily understood by a novice like myself, non judgemental, and for more complicated matters it seems to me a good starting point. There is a handy list at the end for other sources of more in depth information.
I am not able to compare to other Guides, this being the first one I have read. However, this book was clear and easily understood by a novice like myself, non judgemental, and for more complicated matters it seems to me a good starting point. There is a handy list at the end for other sources of more in depth information.
April 5, 2013
I was ready to sell up and by myself a little boat , but then I read this book (which is certainly a must have for anyone thinking of doing the same). A down to earth account of life aboard.
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