Okay question out to all you saliors, what kind of boat should i start off with to sail. i want to be able to live on it. So all opions will help me out. thanks in advanced.
What kind of sailboat?
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This kind of question gets answered with more questions!
How much room do you feel that you NEED?
Do you cook?
Do you live alone with occassional overnight guests or are you one half of a couple?
When you say you want to live on it do you mean as your primary residence?
cool im around that height lol think im 5'10 or less lol but i'll start looking at those thanks oh and is it a requirement to have insurance on them??
A good coastal cruiser that one - certainly only one - could live aboard is the Catalina 27. decent sailing boat, reasonable construction and a decent can be found for $7k maybe less. I would go for an inboard model which would probably mean the gas powered Atomic 4.
If you can go more $ the possiblitles increas greatly.
If you can go more $ the possiblitles increas greatly.
It would really help if you said what your budget is. The amount of money you have available is going to be a limit on what size boat you can get. A boat that is about 30' LOA would be a decent size to live aboard, reasonably inexpensive to get one in good shape, and small enough that you could learn to sail it relatively easily. I would highly recommend you take at least a basic learn to sail course, like an ASA 101 course, to give yourself a solid foundation on which to learn.
Be aware that finding a marina that allows liveaboards can be a problem. Also, be aware that most marinas will require at least $100,000 or $300,000 of liability insurance.
Be aware that finding a marina that allows liveaboards can be a problem. Also, be aware that most marinas will require at least $100,000 or $300,000 of liability insurance.
hard to find a live aboard slip with a gas inboard engine. i would not want less than 30 footer. also hard to find alive aboard slip with a boat under 30 feet. needs a head not just a potty. jmho. i am looking to do the same thing. also look for "singlehand" rigging. I bought a catalina 22, I love it but no shower or galley. when you get to the 30 footers the a/c and frig are much better.
and more trouble.
The more sophisticated the plumbing, electric and rigging you will find that there are more systems to repair and replace.
I would recommend models that are well founded and smaller then you are thinking about that will save you money on year over year expenses.
Good luck.
The more sophisticated the plumbing, electric and rigging you will find that there are more systems to repair and replace.
I would recommend models that are well founded and smaller then you are thinking about that will save you money on year over year expenses.
Good luck.
This is a discussion of needs versus wants. I am completely addicted to the creature comforts of a shore based home with my full bathroom, a large kitchen, my choice of several chairs, unlimited supplies of refrigeration, central heat and A/C, laundry facilities just a few steps from my bedroom. But on my boat I have my needs, a cook stove, a bed, and a toilet, modest supplies of running water.
so basicly i should look at 27-30 ft one that has a head,galley, inboard engine, singlehand with a/c and refrigorator
Everything is a trade off. Start by shopping marinas in your area; most charge by the foot but all have a minimum, some 30' others 35'. Look at the amenities, shorepower, showers, laundry and a TV room are highly desirable. Parking, security, restaurant may be other considerations. A grocery store and pharmacy nearby may be desired. The thing is find first the marina that fits you and your budget then go after the boat.
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