Cabin Cruisers, floating cottages...

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Cold mornings like this makes me dream of summer.

I grew up water skiining and spending time on the water. My grandparents have a cottage back in Ontario and I spent time there as a kid, as well as my cousins cottage on lake Muskoka.
I love to fish and just enjoy being on the water.
Bought a 17’ runabout a couple years ago, have enjoyed lots of fishing and some water sports. I’m finding though that as we close in on 40, the friends don’t want to water ski and that kind of thing as much now.
I also live in SK now with close proximity to Lake Diefenbaker and really enjoy the body of water. I have toyed with the idea of getting a fifth wheel or something to stay at the lake while I boat and fish but now I’m considering buying an older cabin cruiser and spend my free time and evenings aboard.
I’d love to hear some pros and cons and experience with this lifestyle.