A fair number of us are preparing our A/Cs for cruising.
It is a minimalist lifestyle something deep inside desires - at least for a time. How one, or two, or more camp out on a 26' can only be seen as adventure. Voyaging into the unknown in a tiny spaceship like an Ariel or Commander is still open to each of us. Ultimate breakaway.
If giving up hot showers and icecubes still bothers you, or you need another philosophical lifeline to keep you aboard, check out
http://www.macnaughtongroup.com/
You might choose from the list there "liveaboard catalog"
and scroll to "living aboard" for a sensible read on the subject of living small.