💸 The REAL Cost of Living on a Boat in California | Marina Fees, Liveaboard Costs & Hidden Expenses

#BoatLife #Liveaboard #CaliforniaSailing #SailboatLiving #CostOfLiving #SanDiegoLife #SanFranciscoBay #MarinaFees #SailingLifestyle #VanLifeOnWater Catalina 375 Used Boat Review: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/new-boat-review-catalina-375 Thinking about living on a boat in California? 🌊 Before you cast off, let’s break down the real costs of the liveaboard lifestyle — from slip fees and liveaboard permits to utilities, maintenance, and hidden expenses most people don’t tell you about. Whether you’re looking at San Francisco Bay, Los Angeles, San Diego, or the Sacramento Delta, marina prices can vary from budget-friendly to jaw-dropping. In this video, we cover: ⚓ Marina slip rates in California (San Diego, LA, Bay Area, Delta) ⚓ Liveaboard permit fees & what they include ⚓ Utility costs (electricity, water, WiFi, sewage pump-outs) ⚓ Boat maintenance & insurance expenses ⚓ Real monthly cost estimates for 25ft, 35ft, and 50ft boats ⚓ Which regions are cheapest — and which marinas cost a fortune Living on a boat in California can be an amazing lifestyle, but it’s not always as cheap as it looks. From $1,000/month in the Delta to $5,000/month in high-end San Diego marinas, we’ll show you exactly what to expect so you can decide if the liveaboard life is right for you. ⛵ Thinking about moving aboard? Drop your questions in the comments! 👍 Like this video if you found it helpful 🔔 Subscribe for more sailing, cruising, and liveaboard tips Keywords: cost of living on a boat in California, liveaboard California, California marina fees, sailboat living California, boat life California, liveaboard lifestyle, marina slip rates California, living on a sailboat, San Diego liveaboard, San Francisco Bay marina costs Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/