Introduction

Watercraft are a great way to get out on the water and have some fun, but they can also be used in other ways. If you have a boat or are thinking about buying one, here are five ideas for how to use it as more than just a recreational tool:

Have an overnight tailgating party.

If you have a boat, it’s easy to set up an overnight tailgating party. All you need is a few friends, food and drinks, some equipment for entertainment (such as a radio or speakers), and games.

Here are some suggestions for the food:

• Hamburgers with all the trimmings (ketchup and mustard)
• Hot dogs wrapped in bacon
• Fruit salad topped with fruit juice and whipped cream (make sure not to forget about the fruit)

For drinks: water bottles filled to the brim with ice cubes will do just fine! If you want something fancier though—like beer—then make sure everyone brings their own cans so they can pop them open immediately when they arrive at their seats on your boat.

Now let’s talk about how this whole ‘tailgate’ business works without actually going anywhere…

Use it as a guesthouse.

When you’re not using your boat as a place to store your belongings and enjoy recreational activities, you can also use it as a guesthouse or office. If you have an extra bedroom on the boat that’s not being used for anything else (like storing all of your tools), then why not make it into a guestroom? There are many benefits to hosting guests on board: You’ll get to spend more time with them, they’ll appreciate how unique of an experience it is, and they might even offer financial support should you need it.

Another option is turning one or two rooms into an office space so that when it comes time for work, all you have to do is go downstairs instead of driving somewhere else entirely. This can also serve as an ideal setup if there isn’t enough room in the house for both work and relaxation purposes. The same goes for storage space; some boats don’t have many options when it comes to where items should go—and what happens when those items exceed their capacity? A small but well-designed room could serve as an ideal place for storing seasonal clothing items or other things like sports equipment (that might otherwise clutter up other areas).

Turn it into a lakefront bar.

You can turn your boat into a floating bar. If you’re the type of person who likes to throw parties, why not have them on the water? You can have a party for any occasion: birthday, anniversary or retirement; just invite some friends, put out snacks and drinks, play music and dance like no one is watching (or yes—you are watching).

You may be thinking “That sounds awesome! But where do I get alcohol?” The answer is easy: any liquor store will sell it. All you need to do is show them your ID if they ask (some states require proof that you’re 21+ years old), give them whatever money you owe them (varies depending on what kind of alcohol) and then take it home with you so that it doesn’t get wet while sailing back across the lake. If there’s enough room on board then maybe even bring some glasses along too!

In case anyone wants more than just beer or wine here are some tips for keeping things safe: Never ever drink and drive! Never ever drink while swimming! Always use common sense when consuming alcoholic beverages–drink responsibly 🙂

Make it a sitting area for your pool.

If you’re lucky enough to have a swimming pool in your backyard, why not make use of it? Instead of just sitting on your deck or patio and enjoying the hot summer day, why not go for something more adventurous?

Using your boat as a poolside sitting area is great for several reasons:

• It’s fun! Your friends will love floating around on their boats while they get some sunbathing done.
• It’s easy. The setting is already there–you don’t have to worry about building seating areas or buying any equipment. You can simply put some cushions down on the side of your boat and start enjoying yourself.
• It can be safe for kids. Depending on how big the boat is, it might make sense to let children sit in it while they swim around in their own section of the pool (and if they fall out accidentally, no harm done). Just make sure everyone knows how much weight they can safely place on this floating vessel before using it as such!

And if something goes wrong… well…

Host a floating dinner party.

One of the best ways to use your boat is to host a floating dinner party. This can be done in several different ways:

• You can have your own food and drinks on board, and bring them out to the beach where you’ll be having a bonfire. Bring along some towels and blankets to make it more comfortable for yourself and your guests.
• You could also invite friends aboard, who will bring their own food items with them. You can set up picnic tables so that everyone has enough room to sit down comfortably.

There are more ways to use your boat than just going out on the water.

You can use your boat as a guesthouse!

Your boat is a great place for guests. However, there are a few things about boat life that might not be ideal for people who aren’t used to living on the water or haven’t been around boats before. This can include things like being able to hear water running through pipes and being woken up by waves hitting against your hull if you’re anchored out at night. If you want someone to stay over on their own terms, consider turning your boat into a guesthouse! The steps below will help:

• First off, make sure that whoever is staying over knows how to swim well enough (or has access to flotation devices), since they’ll most likely have no land beneath their feet while staying in this crafty accommodation option. The next thing they’ll need is something warm yet breathable like wool socks; preferably merino ones so they don’t itch too much after hours of wearing them all day long while exploring various activities throughout each day’s itinerary (this would include fishing). Lastly but certainly not leastly important piece of advice here would be…

Conclusion

We hope this article has given you some ideas for ways to use your boat without actually going out on the water. If you’re still looking for more suggestions, feel free to check out our other blogs about using boats and watercraft in non-traditional ways.