It sometimes sounds appealing to me.
The permanent tranquility and the distance from the everyday troubles...
The problem is the logistics, or paying a high rent every month if you are anchored in a marina.
2007-07-16 05:02:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
would you?...what happens when the weather is bad...i've been boating for 15 years and have had my share of sleeping over night on boats to some it can be appealing, but not to me. it will probably be very annoying, some people do it just because they can't afford to live in a house and that is a great alternative. if you are an avid boater and love the water then sure you should do it, but if your really not a boater or been around boats a lot...then don't
2007-07-18 15:52:00 · answer #1 · answered by Alex R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was about 8 years old my mom had a cousin in California. He had lots of money and a 36 foot Yacht. Real cool dude and he loved spending his money. We went to Catalina Island off the coast. This was my first time at sea. Being head high to a butt in a Bikini I fell in love, fell in love with the ocean too. ;-)
My brother has a 75 foot Yacht and we have traveled the Gulf of Mexico and been through Hurricane Rita about 2 years ago? Yes, we were in it, front, eye and back side. I watch the sun deck blow away into the abyss.
I have always wanted a sailboat to live on and have saved my money and know what I want. Just waiting for a deal. It will be my home. I will sail into the sunrise (East) and circumnavigate the world. Plan on about 5 years as I will stop many places along the way.
Many people live on boats and pay only rent for a few nights to get supplies and move on. I can get a 40 foot slip for $130 a month, plus electric, phone and cable TV, which would be extra, like renting a house. But, I think I will go the more rent free route and can anchor and take my Dingy to shore.
I not sure of the route I take around the world, but, the link is close. Just follow the Red Line. I will loop a little further into the Baltic Sea to visit friends in Poland.
2007-07-16 12:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live full time on a boat for the past three years. My wife and I are going to retire soon and sail around the world on our little boat.
We're not planning on ever getting there, but want to sit on a beach somewhere, watch the sunset. walk around the local towns, eat in the little sidewalk bistros learn some of the history, drink the local wine and just live on our own terms. When we get tired of the scenery, pull up anchor and sail down the coast a few hundred miles and do it again.
Right now, its a drag having a job. Living on the boat isnt hard, but having all of the crap that goes along with being in the "real world" is difficult. You need clothes, uniforms, shoes, books, files, etc.
When we go cruising, we'll have a few sets of clothes, and the rest of the space will be for food stores and spare parts.
There are some good books on cruising as well as a magazine called "living aboard" (you can look them up online) which will give you an idea of what you're getting into.
Good Luck
2007-07-18 07:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good to see the other posts from people who are doing , have done or want to do what I have done for 30 years.....lived on my sailboat in the Caribbean......
and compared to rent or mortgage on land, folks, its cheaper....in a moderate rent marina in ST Thomas, I pay $545 a month......you can't rent a livable 1 BR on this island for less than $750.00..and as was mentioned, if you're anchored out, then its about 150 a year for a mooring permit!
Logistics anchored out is a bit of a chore, but remember...you don't have to mow the lawn, spend 3 hours a day commuting, spend spend spend and buy buy buy to keep up with fashion's pace, and never ever ever shovel snow!
2007-07-16 13:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living on the ocean yeah, I could do that. Been all over the carribean and seen alot of people doing this over there. No rent when you are anchored in the bay. They would run there little dingies in and get a little job to earn enough money for fuel and supplies and off to another island. Awesome living if you like that kinda stuff.
2007-07-16 12:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having sailed my 40' all over the Caribbean for 15yrs great life, Great experiences.There is nothing inexpensive about living aboard.It's the tranquility of freedom & enjoying gods gifts.All the crystal blue water. If your with the right person.Or you could be locked in hel=with neptoons daughter.Have went to a 48 sportfish for the Bahamas.Great live i enjoy it.Wouldn't change it for anything.
2007-07-16 13:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it sounds a lot better in theory than fact although there are a lot of people that truly enjoy it. Personally I cojld do it part time but I need to be in the mountains too. Sewage and waste water is a big problem, you can surreptitiously flush into the water but if you really care for the environment you are living on, you would want to do it right.
2007-07-16 12:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, way out to sea. No rent. Pull in when you need to stock up and right back out. Ahhhhhhhh
2007-07-16 12:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe when i retire... decades from now.
my aunt and uncle spend time (3-4 month periods) on their boat and they love it... the point you make about money is a valid one, though.
2007-07-16 12:06:06 · answer #9 · answered by tikiboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on climat and weather.
In southern countries - yes, in northern - not.
2007-07-16 12:20:13 · answer #10 · answered by Damon_ru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋