As with any seagoing vessel, it does require regular maintenance and upkeep. Houseboat owners should be well acquainted with this, you have to put it in a dry d

As with any seagoing vessel, it does require regular maintenance and upkeep. Houseboat owners should be well acquainted with this, you have to put it in a dry dock at some point. It's a hassle, and moreso than a regular old house. But there are plenty 50+ year old houseboats doing just fine, if you take care of them. I've played around with the idea, but spots for houseboats here in Copenhagen are super expensive and in high demand.