Good liveaboard?

[Cardo]

So, what boats do you guys recommend as liveaboards? Looking at around 10m (32'-34') in length, something that can be sailed single handed. But importantly, something with a good interior, that's going to be comfy to live in. Something that's not too old (1990 onwards, preferably), GRP is fine for me.
So, suggestions?

 

[mainshiptom]

a motor boat around 40 ft and beamy ! with lots of home comforts !


Hot water (240), 240 through out, good galley , loads of space for guests

Tom

 

[peteremmons]

forget motorboats (stink pots) a sailing boat is what you want - as big as you can afford

 

[Koeketiene]

What's your budget?

 

[Cardo]

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What's your budget?

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Definitely a sail boat. Up to around £50k.

 

[Talbot]

For £50k should be able to get a Prout Snowgoose - lots of living space, yet still capable of single handed.

 

[Cardo]

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For £50k should be able to get a Prout Snowgoose - lots of living space, yet still capable of single handed.

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Monohulls, please. Catamarans are too iffy for mooring.

 

[fireball]

Your narrowing your search down quite a bit - up to 50k, around 32-34ft and 15 years or younger .... shall we just say Bav/Jen/Ben and be done with it? Or are you excluding these AWBs?
Is 32-34' big enough for a liveaboard? Howmany of you are there? How long are you looking to live aboard for? (6months, 1year, more ... ) where are you looking to be or are you travelling most of the time.....

 

[Cardo]

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Your narrowing your search down quite a bit - up to 50k, around 32-34ft and 15 years or younger .... shall we just say Bav/Jen/Ben and be done with it? Or are you excluding these AWBs?
Is 32-34' big enough for a liveaboard? Howmany of you are there? How long are you looking to live aboard for? (6months, 1year, more ... ) where are you looking to be or are you travelling most of the time.....

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Who? Just me. How long going to live on it? Years. Where? London marinas

I don't mind getting one of those newer, mass produced boats. There's quite a few for around the £50k mark. Or there's some Moodys from the late 80s. What's wrong with all these boats?

 

[bellanti]

For long term liveaboard in London, where I suspect your siling will only be of limited range and duration, you a right to concentrate on home comforts. A centre cockpit boat with sizeable aft cabin would be ideal - say a Moody 345 or better still a 375 (over £50k unless you are lucky). Not bad sailing boats either.

Were you to be sailing in the sun a french production boat from the 80s in the 40ft range would be better - large aft cockpit for outside living. My Dufour 39 is proving just the job

 

[TigaWave]

At that length you should look at getting an enclosed cockpit made up to extend the living space and keep all the wet things in the cockpit. Living aboard in the UK can be very wet. It makes it a lot less claustrophobic if you can leave the hatch open when its tipping down, and take your wet stuff off in the cockpit. Many of the american boats use this approach to keep bugs out and the cool in.

 

[pelissima]

If you check at www.bluewaterboats.net - yes, its Helga and Claus,
on BOATS FOR SALE section, two boats appear to your specs, <50K, ~90ies, and fully loaded with expensive extras. Boats are Meerenport 1090 and Reve d’Antilles.
Rgds
George

 

[Cardo]

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At that length you should look at getting an enclosed cockpit made up to extend the living space and keep all the wet things in the cockpit. Living aboard in the UK can be very wet. It makes it a lot less claustrophobic if you can leave the hatch open when its tipping down, and take your wet stuff off in the cockpit. Many of the american boats use this approach to keep bugs out and the cool in.

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I have noticed some of the boats I've seen come with a large tent style thing on the back, closing off the entire cockpit area. Is this what you're referring to? If so, yeah, I quite liked the look of the enclosure, and was thinking of getting one if the boat I get doesn't come with it.

 

[Sea Devil]

You can get an Angus Primrose Moody 36 or 40 for that money - superb liveaboards - smashing boats. Have a look at what Bambola had to offer on my web site... And it will hold its value... Easy to single hand - go anywhere

 

[Cardo]

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You can get an Angus Primrose Moody 36 or 40 for that money - superb liveaboards - smashing boats. Have a look at what Bambola had to offer on my web site... And it will hold its value... Easy to single hand - go anywhere

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I must admit, I do quite like the look of the Moody 346's. Nice looking boats, and the aft cabin looks very homely. Definitely look more like live-in boats, than weekend pleasure boats.

 

[TigaWave]

Yep, large tent thing is a great asset if your stopped for more than a few days.

 

[Cardo]

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Yep, large tent thing is a great asset if your stopped for more than a few days.

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lol, I'd most likely be stopped for quite a long time, as I'd be living in London, and I have a full time job.

 

[ShipsWoofy]

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For £50k should be able to get a Prout Snowgoose - lots of living space, yet still capable of single handed.

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Monohulls, please. Catamarans are too iffy for mooring.

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hear hear, and they capsize all the time too. I would never consider a catamaran a safe option for live aboard or long term cruising, sooner or later the thing will tip over.

Definitely stick to monohulls for safety and security, much less skittish at anchor too!

 

[boatmike]

Whats wrong with all those boats?

They only have one hull!!!

 

[SQUIRRELS]

A centre cockpit, such as the moody 346 with a £1K spent on a cockpit enclosure is probably the best combo for your £50K. As well as adding that 'extra room', the enclosure will help protect, keep clean and add privacy to the cockpit.