Meet the Hustons, currently of Miami, who for six years have lived aboard their 1974 Grampian 2-34 sailboat because they were “looking for alternative lifestyles and wanted to get out of the rat race.”

The family includes Charles, 30, wife Christie, who says she’s “20-something” and kids, Bryce, 7, Lora, 5 and Lillyanna, 2. Their boat is named Wanderlust.

Why did you decide to live aboard?
We were tired of paying someone else’s mortgage. This way we only pay for upkeep and maintenance.

What is hardest and easiest about the lifestyle?
Probably the weather is hardest. Most days it’s great, but sometimes the wind and waves toss the boat around and it’s like being in a washing machine.

The easiest part is going on an adventure, which doesn't require planning, packing and driving. We pull up anchor and our home takes us to our next destination.

Where do you sail locally?
Mostly around Biscayne Bay, sometimes down to the keys. Haven't found a favorite, although we did just upgrade our dingy, so maybe we can take a trip to Stiltsville.

We are home schooling two of the three kids and working so we can’t go too far — yet.

What do you most enjoy about being on the water?
Peace and security.

Any future plans?
We hope to sail to the Mediterranean. Charles is obsessed with ancient Rome so it would be cool to spend a few months there. If we can’t go by boat we will go by airplane since he’s is training currently to be a pilot.

What is the farthest distance you have traveled on your craft?
Not far in mine. I have sailed other boats hundreds of miles.

Describe your most challenging experience on the water:
Our inflatable dingy getting a hole in it and having to lift the outboard off while the boat is squishy.

What would be your dream boat?
A 62-foot sunreef catamaran.

Any advice to people considering living on board?
It’s completely different from land. When problems arise, they can’t be put off like on land.

However, the outcome is so rewarding.