5 TINY Motorsailers (Under 32ft) for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55

5 TINY Motorsailers (Under 32ft) for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 === #BestSailboats #LiveaboardSailing #BoatInsurance #CruisingCosts #SailboatResaleValue #yachtpro === 5 TINY Motorsailers (Under 32ft) for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 Most people don’t have a money problem. They have a life they keep paying for, but don’t actually live. Rent, electricity, internet, maintenance house, you pay to stay in one place, and at the end of the day, you’re left with a few empty hours, scrolling through things you won’t even remember tomorrow. That’s why some people quietly leave it behind, not for something bigger, but for something smaller, like a motorsailer. Not to cross oceans. Just to live slower, more intentionally, where even a simple sunset feel earned. In this video, we’re looking at five small motorsailers under 32 feet, boats that quietly challenge the idea of what “settling down” is supposed to look like. And as we move toward the end, each boat gets closer to the reality of what this life truly feels like. 5 TINY Motorsailers (Under 32ft) for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 We’ll start with number 5, the Steadfast 24, built in the UK during the 1980s. At just 24 feet and around 4,400 pounds, with a shallow 3ft 3in draft, it’s easy to handle and far more forgiving than most boats its size. Bilge keels also open up access to drying harbours, something deeper boats simply can’t offer. Step inside, and you begin to see where the Steadfast 24 tells a very different story, especially for those looking for a small, comfortable home on the water. Some owners have kept these boats for nearly two decades, like that: “We had a 24 for 18 years, she took us across the channel and looked after us in 30 knots.” You’re not buying luxury here. You’re buying predictability, shelter, with the support of an 18 hp diesel engine. Despite its modest length, the 9 feet 6 inch beam allows for a surprisingly practical interior, with accommodation for up to five berths. The layout begins with a double V-berth forward, followed by a starboard-side galley equipped with a two-burner Plastimo Neptune stove, oven and grill, along with a sink offering hot and cold water and adequate storage. Moving aft, the saloon features a dinette that can convert into a double berth, creating a flexible living and sleeping space. 5 TINY Motorsailers (Under 32ft) for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 Steering is handled from a starboard cockpit helm, with some versions offering an inside helm, so you can stay protected when conditions turn uncomfortable. Just aft of the helm, there is a well-positioned quarter berth, along with a separate head compartment fitted with a marine toilet and shower. It’s often described as “caravan-like”, and that’s not a criticism. For many solo owners after 55, that’s exactly the point. Would you trade space for simplicity like this, or would a boat this size feel too limiting for you? Let me know below.