Liveaboard

Currently, Liveaboard has become a topic of great relevance in different areas. Whether in the social, political, economic or cultural sphere, Liveaboard has captured the attention of people of all ages and professions. This phenomenon has aroused great interest due to its impact on society and its relevance today. In this article, we will explore the different aspects related to Liveaboard and analyze its influence on various aspects of daily life. From its origin to its current evolution, Liveaboard has generated discussions and debates that continue to increase. Through this analysis, we seek to further understand the importance of Liveaboard and the implications it has on our society.
A scuba liveaboard vessel on the Red Sea

Liveaboard can mean:[1]

  • Someone who makes a boat, typically a small yacht in a marina, their primary residence. Powerboats and cruising sailboats are commonly used for living aboard, as well as houseboats which are designed primarily as a residence.[2]
  • A boat designed for people to live aboard it.[3]
  • A boat used for recreational diving expeditions or cruises where the divers live on the boat for the duration of the cruise and use it as a diving support vessel.

The liveaboard lifestyle has attractions and downsides. Most boats are much smaller than equivalent cost shoreside residences, they are more exposed to bad weather, and require special maintenance skills. However, they are mobile, provide water access, and allow for integrated recreational, transportation, and housing costs. Where the cost of housing is high, a liveaboard lifestyle may have cost advantages. Although it is sometimes regarded as being a cheaper way to live this is not always the case. Liveaboard boats can be luxury vessels moored in expensive marinas or small vessels in need of restoration. One attraction of the lifestyle is there is something to suit everyone. Because of this, liveaboards are very diverse people coming from many different backgrounds.[4]

Scuba diving liveaboards

See also: Dive boat § Liveaboard
Dive deck of a scuba liveaboard boat in the Great Barrier Reef

In the recreational scuba diving industry, a liveaboard service offers its guests the opportunity to stay aboard for one or more nights, unlike a day boat operation. This allows time to travel to more distant dive sites. Normally, a liveaboard charter caters for between about ten and thirty passengers.[4]

While most liveaboards around the world are usually made with fiber reinforced plastic or steel hulls, in Indonesia, traditional pinisi boats made from teak wood are commonly used.

References

  1. ^ "liveaboard". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  2. ^ Nicholas McLaren. "Liveaboard meaning". About.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-20. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  3. ^ "Shilshole Bay Marina Handbook" (PDF). Port of Seattle. Retrieved 2019-07-02.
  4. ^ a b Nicholas, Mark (2005). The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat: The Definitive Guide for Liveaboards (2 ed.). Paradise Cay Publications. ISBN 0-939837-66-8.
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