Liveaboard

Over the winter I'm going to look for a houseboat something like this one. :smt001
I'll live on it all year if I find one and then in afew years do the Great Loop with it !!. :thumbsup:

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I plan on living on mine one day. She has plenty of room for a couple and the aft cabin can be used for storage. There are alot of marina's that I know don't allow liveaboards. The one I was in had a three day limit. I think they were flexible but that is what the contract said. Here in Afghanistan however it sounds like a better idea all the time.
 
we are seriously thinking of selling our home and buying a 40 ft. liveaboard.we are reading everything we can find.we are so excited.we are retired and our children are grown-and feel now is the time.any advice,suggestions,would be so appreciated.we are thinking of trying to winter in new england near our familes.thanks for any help-we are seeking a good boat,a protected marina, and good luck.
 
winter in NE? a boat moves, go south.
 
I agree. In addition to that, living on a boat in the winter in the Northeast introduces additional problems as well as safety concerns. You will need to make sure the water line doesn't freeze as well as the water lines in the boat. I would be concerned about ice and snow build up on the docks and the vessel and the risk of someone slipping and falling. If your retired, I would agree to head south (between South Carolina and Florida). If fuel cost is a concern, take it slow and you would be suprized how little fuel you would use and the trip would be so much more interesting with all the places you wil get to see. Make the most of it and hopefully your handy, because as I'm sure you know, there is always something to maintain or fix on a boat of this size.
 
We have been living aboard for 5 yrs. Can't imagine going back to land. Winters not bad here, but sometimes would like to go further south for the winter. We are semi retired and will probably head to the Bahamas permanently in a few more years
 
I am not sure I would ever do it on a permanat basis... i have to much stuff... and animals... I love my old cars to much and my furry kids. but once my 2 legged kids are out of school and have fanally flown or gotten pushed out of the nest. I would not mind an extended stay on a boat. Not mine of course a bit to small... but a couple months on a bigger boat might be the best therapy in the world.
 
10 days a month at Lake Mead-can't get enough!!!!
 
EDIT, Posted to soon :grin: .
 
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I'm in Kauai right now and can see a Nordhavn 72 anchored out in the cove from my window. That is my idea of a live aboard...
 
I just bought a 89 Sea Ray 390 and freshly moved into it. can't beat the life at night sitting in a quiet marina listening to the sounds of silence. I even shut off the AC so there is no water splashing off the side. 29 years old, and intend to stay on it until I get married. If the gods treat me well I can find a little lady to go in on a bigger boat with me! Since I'm 2 days into my venture I'm still getting a grasp on a few things

1. Making use of storage for the clothes that I kept and heavier winter coats
2. What kitchen appliances to get/necessary and where to store them
3. Where to keep the food (seems like space is limited. I need to clean things out and re-organize from a live-a-board mindset)
4. need a comfertable deck chair or two to put on the bow
5. I have commercial spider spray that I use on lines, but they still take over the boat.
6. Is there an official live-a-board thread or is this it?

Goals:
1. find a lightning storm in the distance, drop anchor. Pour a glass of scotch...enjoy
2. Have bikinies outnumber the guys 3 to 1
3. looking forward to winter to enjoy time on the hook where I don't need AC.
4. Learn to fish
 
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