To save on housing, a couple from San Francisco bought a yacht

Living in San Francisco is never easy, even if you work full time.

For four and a half years, Audrey and Garrett Ruhland rented a flat on Nob Hill with an area of ​​35 sq / m, until they decided to stop.

“Everything from rent, food to transportation costs money,” Audrey says. — Our apartment was so small! We understood that life is expensive, but we were upset at such a high price for a small area.”

Previously, they could not think about life on a yacht, but after buying the vessel, the couple decided to give up living in an apartment.

“My husband’s dream is to live on a yacht,” Audrey said. “Since we have no children and no home, now is the right time to do it.” It's also a great way to save money."

How to choose a boat

Audrey and Garrett wanted the yacht to sail right now, that is, it did not need serious repairs. They were looking for a ship with a good engine and comfortable spaces.

In Sausalito, only 10% yachts can live, so the couple knew that they would have to wait.

“We immediately put our names on the waiting list. Again, we haven't thought about living in it, but it should be habitable just in case. We were in constant contact with the manager and admin and checked by email every two weeks to see if any options came up, and they did,” Awdry said.

How to learn to live aboard a yacht

In the world of sailing, a 35 long yacht is considered large. But when it comes to living aboard, you can feel cramped, even when compared to the tiny apartment in San Francisco.

Audrey said that, despite the fact that they had few things, they still had to give out a lot and figure out what was left.

“When we moved, we separated our items into the following categories: donate, throw away, move to boat, put into short-term storage and put into long-term storage at my dad's house,” Audrey said.

Both she and Garrett work in San Francisco, so business clothes should be close by. That is why they decided to rent a storage unit that serves as a cabinet.

“We’re lucky enough to rent a storage unit within walking distance of the boat, so we go there a couple times a week to pick up new outfits,” Audrey said.

What could not leave, Audrey sent home to South Carolina in the garage of his father.

While living on a yacht, the couple saves $ 1200 per month on rent in San Francisco.

Audrey has a few tips for anyone considering life aboard a sailboat:

• If you are thinking about living on a yacht with another person - live with him a small apartment before moving to the ship. Get used to each other, because it will be your task on board the yacht.
• Try to reduce the number of things in 2-4 times.
• Go hiking. This is an atmosphere like the one on a yacht.

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