Kelpie
Well-known member
Hope this isn't an odd question.
My boat is really tired in many respects, particularly the interior. Masses of varnishing, replacement of veneer, cabinetry needing rebuilt where trim has been lost and hinges seized etc. Plumbing and wiring both need lots of work and currently function through a variety of bodges and temporary fixes.
We hope one day to be living aboard full time, but the thought of how much needs done to the boat is a bit of a downer. So, how realistic is it to actually get these sorts of jobs done whilst living aboard? I manage to get a few things done every time we are away cruising but I have the advantage of being able to plan the job and set out with all the necessary tools and parts already aboard.
I hear about how boats can get very tired when used full time, with equipment failing. So, as a general question, do you find your boat gradually improves when you are a full time liveaboard, or does the wear and tear outweigh your efforts to tackle the jobs list?
My boat is really tired in many respects, particularly the interior. Masses of varnishing, replacement of veneer, cabinetry needing rebuilt where trim has been lost and hinges seized etc. Plumbing and wiring both need lots of work and currently function through a variety of bodges and temporary fixes.
We hope one day to be living aboard full time, but the thought of how much needs done to the boat is a bit of a downer. So, how realistic is it to actually get these sorts of jobs done whilst living aboard? I manage to get a few things done every time we are away cruising but I have the advantage of being able to plan the job and set out with all the necessary tools and parts already aboard.
I hear about how boats can get very tired when used full time, with equipment failing. So, as a general question, do you find your boat gradually improves when you are a full time liveaboard, or does the wear and tear outweigh your efforts to tackle the jobs list?