SO THIS IS WHERE WE LIVE

  We thought we would take this time to show you all where we live.  Probably should have done this earlier, but better late than never.  It is not a lot of space, but it could be worse.  We are living in about 300-400 square feet of cabin space.  This presents a challenge to even the best organizers.

  Our main indoor living area, also called the salon, is an "all in one" living room, office, dining room, and kitchen.  It is small but cozy.  

"All in One"

  We replaced the original couch with a much more comfortable and versatile piece.  It is actually 3 sectional chairs hooked together.  We can make it one sofa or 3 separate chairs depending on our needs.  It is easy to move which is important since the engine lies beneath the living room and requires lifting floor panels to gain access.

Comfy couch

  
  Our kitchen, or galley, has a 3 burner propane gas stove and oven.  The oven is small and there will be no big Thanksgiving Day turkey coming out of this oven, but it meets our needs.  We grill out a lot and also plan to eat out more as we visit towns and cities along our journey.  We have a large stainless steel sink with both hot and cold water just like in any home.  The refrigerator is 3/4 size and sometimes it can be challenging to find room for everything.  We keep water, soft drinks, and other beverages in a cooler in the cockpit to help with space.  We only buy enough perishable food for about 1 week, any more and the door won't shut.

Compact kitchen - Microwave, fridge, coffee maker, stove/oven, and sink. What more do you need?

  Yes, we do have a bathroom.  Also called the head.  There is a separate shower stall which is very nice.  Many smaller boats have a shower and toilet area all in one, so when you shower the entire bathroom gets wet.  The toilet is electric, run by the boat batteries, and flushes with the push of a button.  

Separate shower stall

Bathroom

  The master bedroom, or stateroom, has a queen size bed and is very comfortable.  We are limited on closet space, so have brought enough clothes to last about 2 weeks.  Mostly we wear shorts and T-shirts, but do have a couple of nicer outfits in case we get the urge to go more upscale when we dine out.

Master bedroom

  We do have accommodations for guests.  This bed, or berth, actually lies under the kitchen.  It is a queen size bed.  When no guests are aboard it is used for extra storage space, which there never seems to be enough of on boats.

Guest room
(I won't show you what it looks like as a storage room)

    
  We spend most of our time outdoors.  Either driving from the upper deck, or flybridge; or relaxing in the cockpit, which is like a back porch.  These areas give us more living space.

Decorated for the Fourth of July

  So, this is where we live.  Hope you enjoyed the tour!