Into the blue 2

[chris777]

Hello all, Maybe I need to be more specific with my questions?,

1,We are a family of 3 adults 1 child, I have been looking at the contessa, but think maybe this would be a bit tight on space for this many people for long periods, some recommendations on boats (Yachts) would be a start!.

1a, maybe just two adults and one child.

2, What certification/qualification is needed to be able to take a boat this far?ie med, greece.

2a am I mad?

3, I am desperate for someone in the know to point me in the right direction, some book titles, even a few "don't do its" would be welcome (joke)

3a, some rough costings on living aboard etc would be useful too.

4, maybe these questions seem a little dumb to the more experienced people here, but I do come here in all sincerity, for help and advice in achieving a lifelong dream...

4, did I forget to ask anything important.....

Chris. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[summerwind]

A lot of the information you are seeking is already on this site.

Try searching for the various things you want info on, then come back with questions. You will find forum members very helpful but answering the same questions over and over again can become a bit tedious.

Good luck

 

[Sea Devil]

A couple with a young child purchased my boat this year - took it down through the canals and are now in the Med - they had very little experience except Peter is a carpenter by trade and is very practical - have a look at their web site which is a sort of diary of their experiences http://www.sailingbambola.com

Will tell you a lot.... my site has lots about voyaging and I am probably not as practical as Peter but have been sailing longer... being able to fix things is probably the most important single skill in being a live-aboard voyager.

 

[Talbot]

some good books which will help are:

Contessa - great seaboat and very good to windward, but very cramped down below.

You will spend more time at anchor or alongside than sailing so you need a boat that you can move around in. Even more important is a space for your child to be private especially as they grow up.

Costs will depend very much on how you live and whether you stay at anchor or go into a marina. Whether you eat out or onboard, and how much work is needed on the boat (e.g. running costs of a wooden boat will be higher due to the maintenance needs.)

If living onboard and at anchor, you need to get a boat that sits upright with little movement (i.e. a heavy displacement boat or a catamaran) You need a decent size heads compartment with a shower and good food prep and cooking facilities that are accesible without moving everybody around, and you also need good storage facilities for the food clothes etc, again without having to move everybody every time you need to access them. A decent fridge will be essential, and a freezer very useful. If going to the med, think about how easy it wil be to get a good wind flow through the boat for ventilation.

 

[chris777]

Thank you for the info so far, book titles "Great" , just what I need,should have realised most of the answers I need are buried in here, already spent from 5:30am this morning solely reading this forum!, I feel a lot more optimistic now..
Warmest regards
Chris.

 

[Talbot]

shout when you have read all these and need more detailed info in any area.

 

[changeman]

Chris

We are at the moment several steps ahead of you. We have the boat and the qualifications and are leaving next May for 6 months.
If you want to discuss our research findings to date, pm me and I will give you a tel no.

Chris R