Would your boat stay anchored through a storm? Living aboard a yacht means enjoying incredible destinations, but it also means being prepared when the weather turns. While cruising the Florida Keys aboard our 2002 Marlow Explorer 70E, our fun in Key West was interrupted by approaching storms, forcing us to prepare for rough weather and spend a few extra days at anchor.

In this episode, we share what it's really like to live full-time on a boat when storms threaten, including practical boat storm preparation tips, anchoring safety considerations, and the equipment we keep ready in case conditions get worse. If you're a boat owner, planning a liveaboard lifestyle, or simply curious about cruising on a larger yacht, you'll get a look at both the challenges and rewards of life on the water.

Watch the full episode "Anchored In a Storm...Will Our Marlow Stay Put?" on our OffshoreGishing YouTube Channel or visit our website www.offshoregishing.com

What does it really take to power a 75-foot motor yacht while living aboard full time? In this episode of our Marlow liveaboard journey, Jeff gives an in-depth look at our Victron lithium battery and inverter system, how it powers our boat, and how it works together with our two onboard generators. This system has completely changed the way we use and enjoy our boat compared to traditional setups.

If you're interested in living on a boat, Marlow Yachts, motor yacht cruising, Victron Energy, boat life, and more, come along with us as we continue exploring what it's really like to live aboard our Marlow 70E full time.

Watch weekly episodes of our life aboard on YouTube at OffshoreGishing and find us on the web at www.offshoregishing.com

Welcome to Offshore Gishing! We’re Jeff and Steph Gish and we are selling our house in Madeira Beach, FL, so that we can buy our dream boat, a Marlow Explorer 70E, to live on!

We hope you’ll join us on this adventure as we navigate this next exciting phase in our life. We’ll share the journey of selling our house and exploring the nearby areas before we buy the boat. Then we’ll take you on the real adventure and share our life living on the water as we cruise around the Florida coast, down to the Caribbean, then up the East Coast and beyond!