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Wardy

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Our search for a suitable live-aboard starts on friday 17th after six months of stress with the house sale, losing our deposit on one boat and spending out on a survey for the same vessel, all because some idiot pulled out of buying our house four days from completion.

$64,000 question...

What is the cheapest (you have heard of or done for yourself) live aboard purchase (Yacht that can actually be sailed straightaway)?
The cheapest vessel, kitting out et al, transition from home to yacht???

Hopefully I won't have to resort to extreme measures, but I'd love to find out if this can be done on a minute budget!



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How long is a piece of string?

Didn't you ask us this a month ago, Wardy? I thought you got a full reply then. How basic are you prepared to live, are you alone or with significant other(s), how ambitious are your sailing plans?
 
Re: How long is a piece of string?

Personally, we are after a 33 to 37 footer, sloop rigged, centre cockpit, standing room in the saloon and galley (6ft), aft cabin (either walk through or from the cockpit). Preferably something beamy but with decent sailing capability... maybe a Moody or something similar... not too bothered about what material the boat is made of but wooden boats might be a little too cramped for our liking...

Initially there will only be Julie and I, with the occasional visit from the kids during holidays (the kids are 21, 19, 18). Visits from friends; the boat has to be a five berth!

Sailing plans... To travel round Britain in the first year then further afield the following year or trade up.

The question doesn't really apply to our position, but we are interested in finding out what others have done it for, pricewise... and let's face it... the more money i have left after the purchase, the more sailing i can do between jobs!

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You can have your choice of two boats...either of which I would be happy to deliver to you at your port of choice in the U.K..
Both have been used as liveaboards as have been many of their sisters.
Both are capable of deep water sailing...otherwise I wouldn't offer to deliver them to you in the U.K.
Boat number one I'd be happy to let you have for $3000....boat number two for $300,000.
Both include galleys, marine toilets, will sleep at least four, and will be capable of dealing with most weather...probably more weather than either of us would want to.

Which would you like?

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Re: How long is a piece of string?

I cant believe I am writing this, but you could do a lot worse with your spec than look at a Heavenly Twins Catamaran. She has a centre cockpit, reasonable sailing ability, (certainly a lot better than my Catalac) nice accomodation for yourdelf, but also with the ability to expand for extra full sized crew. and a proven track record in long distance travel. All this plus space, and upright sailing. For more data read Ship's Woofy's article on the boat at <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.topcatsail.co.uk/topcat_text02.html>HERE</A> (one of the best I have read), and any further questions should be directed towards him.

For Julian, I still prefer my Catalac, but I am not blind to the Twins capabilities /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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You won't know whether a boat is available within your budget until you have made an offer. I think the market is still quite weak so consider searching here in the ybw boats of sale section, choose a couple of boats you'd REALLY like, then make an offer making it clear that you have cash in the bank and can proceed without any delay. Go in really cheeky - you might be surprised. The worst they can do is to turn down your offer. Prossibly best not to go for a survey, though, so maybe have a knowledgeable friend with you if you don't have the skills yourself?

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THIS LOOKS CHEAPISH!!



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Haydn
 
Talbots reply was a very good suggestion recommending a heavenly twins, having owned a mark 4a I can vouch for their live aboard suitablity,I would say the downside is only the boats sailing ability on the wind and the feel of the boat when underway.another yacht to give some thought to is a westerly 33 the model with stoop thro to the enclosed aft cabin this will give you enough live aboard space along with benefits of a powerful and very seaworthy yacht that dispite its chunky looks sails extremely well. Regards John

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Re: How long is a piece of string?

That sounds an astounding price. of course depends how old she is. If the rear windows are circular then she is a Mk1 and would need a lot more work internally than a Mk2 (more mouldings used in the later boats) Biggest problem will probably be headlining, which can be done for less than £1k otherwise these are good solid boats and very good for trade wind saling and are excellent for liveaboard. Very good examples of these can fetch in excess of £34k.

If you can get the name I may be able to tell you how old she is

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Re: How long is a piece of string?

1982 would mean that she is a Mk2.If I had the spare money I would be seriously interested on buying and bringing back to do up, but this little piggy is a tad destitute at the moment.
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