All about Boats, Yachts and Sailing

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   Judson B.

   There are some real people out here with real problems… when did you start using this site

   Anyway, I looked it up for you, because I happen to like sailing. Cruise sailing yachts look okay, look at the IMX-38. There is a used one for 95k at the bottom link.

   Comment by SQL_DBA_Needs_Legal_Help_ASAP — July 14, 2007 @ 8:14 am

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   You have asked an unanswerable question based upon the limited information you have given.

   First you need to be specific about “all the comforts of home”. Does that incluse a dishwasher? How about a washer and dryer? Being able to take long hot showers? How big must your TV be? In fact, where is “home”. Where do you plan to live onboard? In the north, south, east coast, west coast? How many people in the family? Do you like to camp or do you stay in hotels? You need to define what you consider an acceptable “lifestyle”.

   Next you need to figure out what you plan to do once you move aboard. Do you plan to go world cruising and so need an offshore cable boat or do you paln to sail close to shore on nice days so you don’t need the offshore capability.

   OK, next, you need to decide how much time and money you want to invest in maintenance and upgrades. You can buy an older boat with minimal equipment for a lot less than a new boat or you can buy a bigger older boat than a newer, smaller boat for your $100,000. Older boats always require a LOT more work and you will need to start replacing older equipment sooner on an old boat.

   So think through those things first. I have lived aboard sailboats (38′ and 39′) several times and have years worth of experience. It is a great experience but you need to think through what is important to you and how you plan to use the boat and spend your time.

   Cheers

   Comment by chiplawson — July 17, 2007 @ 5:26 am

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