srm
Well-known member
Hi Toby,
Congratulations on getting a boat. 34 ft is a good size for one person to live aboard and still small enough that the gear is easy to handle.
Just one word of warning, there is a saying that steel boats rust from the inside, and from my experience owning an older steel boat it is true. It all depends on how well the steel was prepared and coated from new. However, keep an eye on the hard to reach areas. If you do not know how to weld its cheaper to learn and buy the basic tools so you can tackle the simpler repairs / alterations yourself.
All the best.
Congratulations on getting a boat. 34 ft is a good size for one person to live aboard and still small enough that the gear is easy to handle.
Just one word of warning, there is a saying that steel boats rust from the inside, and from my experience owning an older steel boat it is true. It all depends on how well the steel was prepared and coated from new. However, keep an eye on the hard to reach areas. If you do not know how to weld its cheaper to learn and buy the basic tools so you can tackle the simpler repairs / alterations yourself.
All the best.