Liveaboard at Anchor!To liveaboard at anchor you never tire of the endlessly changing sea, sky, and landscapes you encounter, the spectacular and spiritually uplifting display that never repeats itself and always has something to offer.
This is especially true when you are on the move between bays and islands. You develop an increasingly greater appreciation of freedom, and independence from shore side entanglements. But some things you enjoy on shore need a bit of thought and planning to enjoy them while sailing or at anchor!
• How to live comfortably with adequate marine power! • How to take care of fresh water issues!
Without a doubt, the hot shower is the hardest thing to give up, and on medium sized boats showers can be a major challenge. And there are lights and freezers that need power other home comforts too, like the stereo, TV, and computers.
When I’m at anchor I routinely run the engine for at least an hour a day to keep the batteries charged. You need the ability to start the engine after sitting around at anchor for 3 or 4 days using battery power. 
One liveaboard sailor comments on his experience, “That being said, I far prefer to be anchor. A proper cruising boat doesn't need to be connected to the land by umbilical.
I go to the dock once or twice a month to fill up with diesel and water then head back out onto the hook. I run the engine twice a day to chill down the fridge and freezer (I have engine driven refrigeration as well as 12V), heat the water for showers and dishes, charge batteries (although I have awind generator and solar panels I get TV and radio on the hook. I can use my cell phone to voice and data on the hook. I can choose my perfect location on the hook. I can choose my neighbors on the hook. I can save lots of money by staying on the hook. If I need to go to shore there's always the dinghy.”
Then of course there’s the marine generators which are smaller and quieter for boats of all sizes that require electrical power not straining the boats battery, this is one of the best choices. They can run fridges, air conditioning, and other appliances. Other uses of marine generators include powering radar and other boat instruments, small appliances like stereos and radios, TV and lighting equipment. A marine generator can come in handy during fierce storms where electrical power can provide some needed functions for safety.
Marine generators should be sized according to the number of appliances, other accessories that will be used and are designed to handle use on water.
When you liveaboard at anchor whats the best way to have fresh water onboard?
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