My husband and I began to reevaluate our future plans when I was unexpectedly downsized from a corporate career. We’d always enjoyed weekend sailing trips business-casual wardrobe. With the newfound freedom, we decided to upgrade to a larger sailboat and made the leap to move aboard shortly after. It’s no secret that housing costs and rents are increasing.

When you move aboard a boat, or into any small space, storage becomes an issue. Here are 12 space saving items you need if you live in a small space.

Living on a boat full-time is a big change from the average lifestyle. It requires planning, flexibility, and the willingness to give up many modern conveniences. When I moved aboard I realized just how much there was to learn about life on a boat. Here are a few things to expect when you're living on a boat full-time.

Thinking about living the boat life? Why this couple chose a liveaboard trawler over a sailboat to live on in the Puget Sound area.

Hop aboard the Jakare Liveaboard to sail, explore and dive the pristine waters of Alor, Komodo, Raja Ampat, Togean, Moloques, and Triton Bay.

Take a virtual tour of Blue Planet, a beautifully renovated sailing yacht that's perfect for exploring the waters of Hawaii.

Olivia and her husband, Rob, have been living in a narrowboat in England for 7 years now! That's an impressive amount of time for anyone to live in one

This houseboat's the perfect relaxing space for Charlotte and Marvin to call home.