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Living aboard a small sailboat offers a low-cost alternative to van life, with entry-level vessels like the Catalina 22 available for under $5,000.4:23 Selecting a boat requires matching the vessel's draft to the water depth of intended anchorages, which can be verified using charts on maps.garmin.com.2:38 A 22-foot to 28-foot sailboat provides a pre-built living space with basic electrical and plumbing systems, often requiring only the addition of solar panels, batteries, and Starlink for remote work.7:00 Outboard motors, typically 6 to 9.9 horsepower, provide sufficient propulsion for displacement hulls and allow for simple, low-cost maintenance compared to inboard engines.5:29 While marinas may require liability insurance, anchoring in public waters like Fort Pierce or the Hudson River often carries no such requirement.7:36 Owners must manage basic maintenance, including through-hull fittings and rigging, but the mobility of a sailboat allows for travel without fuel costs.8:31

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