In early 2024, Josh and Tish Scripps were feeling the squeeze. Between paying their rent and bills, and the ever-increasing cost of living, they decided to trade bricks and mortar for a life on water.

Ever dreamed of living on a boat? A “one-of-a-kind” liveaboard vessel is for sale in Olympia for $85,000, according to a Zillow listing. The former Naval trawler from 1940 has about 300 square feet of ...