Watch that first step...

Our dock traveled a bit with the surge and came down misaligned with the door to our floating home. Getting in and out was tricky. Coming home with groceries, you had to do deep knee bends to get the key in the lock, then jump two or three feet (depending on the tide) down to the houseboat floor. Leaving, you had to hoist yourself up, then touch your toes to reach the door knob and lock up.