Looking to downsize. Moving from condo to boat. What is the optimun size (lenght), live-a-board for 2 people. What Hunter would best suit this application without sacrifcing performance. Looking for 12-15 year old model (cost is a factor). I Have heard good and bad. Would like to hear from those more experianced. Appreciate any help. Thanks!
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Ideal boat
Some do it smaller, and some do it bigger, but most liveaboards conside the ideal boat to be in the 36-44 foot range. Any smaller and you overload the boat with so much weight that it won't perform properly. Any larger and you end up with something that can't be handled in adverse conditions by a cruising couple. If I can offer any advice, having lived aboard for a couple of years now, don't be suckered into purchasing a "marina barge" or a "dockominium." Got something you'll take out sailing on a regular basis. The best part of living aboard is being able to spend your weekends out on the hook. The hardest part of living aboard (and a skill that all too few liveaboards master)is learning how to untie the docklines on a regular basis.
Some do it smaller, and some do it bigger, but most liveaboards conside the ideal boat to be in the 36-44 foot range. Any smaller and you overload the boat with so much weight that it won't perform properly. Any larger and you end up with something that can't be handled in adverse conditions by a cruising couple. If I can offer any advice, having lived aboard for a couple of years now, don't be suckered into purchasing a "marina barge" or a "dockominium." Got something you'll take out sailing on a regular basis. The best part of living aboard is being able to spend your weekends out on the hook. The hardest part of living aboard (and a skill that all too few liveaboards master)is learning how to untie the docklines on a regular basis.
Untying the dock lines
Is not just a "live aboarder" problem. There should be some sort of "use it or loose it" clase to boat ownership. I hate seeing good boats rotting in there slips, the owner moving on to tennis or golf or something. I know, this is America, and everybody has a right to make me crazy!
Is not just a "live aboarder" problem. There should be some sort of "use it or loose it" clase to boat ownership. I hate seeing good boats rotting in there slips, the owner moving on to tennis or golf or something. I know, this is America, and everybody has a right to make me crazy!
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