Group,



newbie here. thinking in the future of living on a houseboat. Do people have electicial power, refriderator, air conditioning too?



Thank you.



Joe

Yep

To expand a tad on yep.
Nearly all marinas have "shore power", just like in town. IF... you are talking about living on your boat away from a commercial (pay rent) facility, then the answer pretty much depends on you. There ARE those noisey, clattering generators. Running one 24-7 just to have power is exspensive. In more ways than just the fuel to run them.
There is 110/220v. solar power BUT...., careful research will show that nothing is free. Not even the sun. Cells, batteries, inverters, they all have a service life and need replacement. Propane refrigerators, while expensive, will rake care of food storage. 12 volt solar is less costly, less complicated, and will allow for limited use of some convieniences .
Yes... you can live comfortably on a boat. Changes have to be made in exspectations is all.

I have 12 liveaboards at my place, they all stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter. You have everything you would have in a house.

Are you looking for a boat? If so we may be able to help you.