We've passed the four year anniversary of living on Cygnet and one thing we've realized in that time is that she's is too big. We don't mean she's too big for living aboard, she's just about perfect for that, but for taking her out for a casual cruise. We've done trips with just the two of us before, like our trip to St Joseph, Michigan , but those cruises are generally because we are doing something special and we don't have a crew available. Having a third person aboard makes a huge difference in what we can handle. If you are thinking about living aboard as a single or couple you need to be aware of this. Docking is a challenge. Our home slip is a pain to get in and out of since it is a very small marina. We have a boat about 40 feet in front of us and about three feet next to us. The way the marina is designed we actually have to back out of it, something we don't recommend but there isn't enough room to turn around. The river can b...
Life aboard a boat in Chicago.