Newbie in need of Advice for my Dream

[Dave aka Chuck]

Hi all brand new member here.

My dream is to live aboard and along with my wife we want to explore inland and coastal waters. My issue is I don't know where to start..? Here is my list of what I think I should do please comment as it is highly likely I an talking nonsense.

1. Some sort of competency schooling or certificate.
2. Holidays on the type of boat we are dreaming of ( Grand Banks Motor Yacht type or style )
3. Clear house of rubbish
4. Rent out house
5. Start looking for our boat
6. Live the dream

From reading the above you will see I need some advice even if it's just a place to properly start
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Thanks in advance Dave

 

[jrudge]

You are probably better off to post this on the liveaboard forum as you will find many like minded people.

This topic is discussed very very regularly so I would recommend you read some prior posts.

Most, but not all , liveabords tend to migrate to sailing boats - mostly due I assume to running costs.

If you have a specific mob in mind to buy then this forum can probably help - but we would need an idea of budget, how many people on board and where in the world you want to keep it ( uk, med etc).

Good luck

 

[Tranona]

You have already received good advice in your previous thread.

As suggested, scan down the liveaboard forum as this subject comes up regularly and you will get lots of additional advice and accounts of peoples' experiences making the transition from shore based living to liveaboard. You will also find the blogs in the sticky at the top of the forum useful.

Just to emphasise, though the sort of boat your are thinking about is not generally considered suitable for a cruising liveaboard.

Dreams are good to have, and the sort of lifestyle you aspire to is achievable. Just that there is no "one way" of achieving it. So read how others have done it and then plan your own way that fits your circumstances.

 

[Nigelpickin]

Hi all brand new member here.

My dream is to live aboard and along with my wife we want to explore inland and coastal waters. My issue is I don't know where to start..? Here is my list of what I think I should do please comment as it is highly likely I an talking nonsense.

1. Some sort of competency schooling or certificate.
2. Holidays on the type of boat we are dreaming of ( Grand Banks Motor Yacht type or style )
3. Clear house of rubbish
4. Rent out house
5. Start looking for our boat
6. Live the dream

From reading the above you will see I need some advice even if it's just a place to properly start
image: http://www.ybw.com/forums/images/smilies/encouragement.png


Thanks in advance Dave

It's pretty much what Ann and I have done/are doing.
Would say that we have done things a little more accidentally, so

Fallen in love with boating
Bought ever bigger boats
Realised that we prefer living on the boat
Let out our property
Never looked back!

Letting your property is sensible, will keep you secure should your plans change and allow you to realise some income to offset your costs.

If your house is in a suitable location then Holiday Letting is a great idea. Benefits being you can zero your rates, retain for your own use as and when you want to and avoid huge refurbishments each time you change tenants. Also means you can retain space for personal effects, ie lockable room or loft.

Boat wise, if you are new to boating then choosing the right boat first time is a real challenge.
Can't understate the importance of:
Storage space
Washing machine and dryer
Heating
Nice comfy mattress!

most important is that you and your wife are equally and completely invested in the idea. You need to be in love with the lifestyle and it will work. I would recommend that you take a course with an owner/instructor and get a feel for it, if you have not already done so. Not sure where you are based but there are a couple of guys in my marina who do this kind of thing and I'm sure forumites will know of solutions based on your location.
I wouldn't worry too much about a qualification, more important to get some boat time in and make sure this is the right move.

Sounds exciting!

 

[oldgit]

Worth perusing some of the Inland waterwaterway websites about far too many livaboard boats chasing too few moorings especially in the southeast and midlands.
On rivers and estuaries the problem is little better, most marinas will not accept permanent moorers, however they may turn a blind eye for a while.
We have a large livaboard boatyard down here on the Medway, it has an impressive waiting list, rents reflecting the shortage of space.