Why We Chose Boat Life (And What It Really Costs)
Why did we choose a boat over a house? And what does it really cost to live on a sailboat?
These are two of the questions we get asked the most, so in this week's episode we're sharing the honest answers.
When we first bought our sailboat back in 2019, it was all about adventure. But over the years, our reason for living this way has changed. Today, it's about something much more valuable.
Join us as we explain why we chose this lifestyle, what it actually costs us to live aboard full-time, and how living on a sailboat has given our family more freedom, flexibility, and time together.
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Kieran and Leeann Raftery traded 4x4 adventures for a Swanson 38. Follow their 2026 sailing relaunch from Brisbane to the East Coast of Australia.
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