She added that it’s a challenge to heat a boat during the winter. Most boats use what’s known as “reverse-cycle air conditioning” — technology that uses water to cool and heat the boat.

Boat life gets more expensive each year. In Seattle, that isn't stopping some liveaboards, who seek freedom, lifestyle and adventure.

Discover the centrepiece of the Lake District National Park at the helm of a newly restored motor yacht from the 1920s.