what is the definition of a live aboard

[chrisb]

i just wondered if there is a defination of what constitutes a live aboard.how long does one need to sojurn on a boat to achieve the honour of being called a live aboard and is any ambition to make voyages implicit in the term

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[ccscott49]

As far as I'm concerned, a liveaboard is a person or persons, who live aboard their boat permanently, as in, their only place of abode, apart from holidays etc. Not part time liveaboards, who do the summer or winter onboard and the rest in their house. IMHO

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[mikewilkes]

Would tend to agree with that.
OK we work away from "home - ie the boat" but live on her when at "home". Apart from this month when I had to come to my wife's home in the north of scotland!!! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif

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[pragmatist]

A bit draconian isn't it ? Should most of those who do it when they can or dream about doing it leave the forum promptly ?

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[mikewilkes]

Colin was answering what his definition of liveaboard was I think. He was, I am sure, not suggesting that non liveaboards go away from this forum.
After all we both post on mobo as well and we are raggies. All be it that colin can only afford one hull. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif Oh and a dodgy passerelle. /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif



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[snowleopard]

please put the lid firmly back on the can of worms. it will all end in tears.

to summarise:

I am, you're not
OH YES I AM.
OH NO YOU'RE NOT.

now we've got that out of the way, you are what you feel yourself to be. i was, am not now but hope to be again, which is why i visit this forum.

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[ccscott49]

I did say as far as I'm concerned, it was an opinion thats is all and I did not suggest anybody should go anywhere, apart from you maybe! Do you like sex and travel?

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[snowleopard]

I rest my case NM

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[mikewilkes]

Yes

The contribution to this forum of people who have stopped living on their boats or who are still waiting to start is very welcome. They bring a complete spectrum of views and ideas - and also, for me anyway, make me realise how bloody lucky I am to be doing what I am.
Perhaps someone was being a trifle over sensitive.
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[robind]

Re: Yes

Whats the difference between water gypsy and live aboard?
Rob

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[deborahann]

Re: Yes

water gypsies are those that avoid paying anything with regard to their boating,
not interested in boating or keeping their immediate enviroment looking free of debris, just cheap housing really. Might as well live in a shed. Lots of them on the canals, move their boats when they have to, often just from one time limited side of the canal to another.

very very annoying when you do pay for moorings, tax etc., only to find when you are out and about the popular moorings are full of yes, water gypsies.

Live aboard completely different, in my experience anyway. Did hit one of their boats once by mistake, never seen so many "heads" on board one boat. Before we hit it apparently no one on board behind drawn curtains.


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[charles_reed]

Someone whose main residence is their boat (ie they don't have a house unoccupied awaiting their return)

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[ccscott49]

I got moaned at for saying that, not fair, boo hoo!

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[robind]

So Water Gypsy is a derogatory term for an unwanted, "beat the system" boater?
Rob

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[charles_reed]

No snse of proportion

these "working" classes

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[charles_reed]

Derogation is

in the eye (or ear) of the beholder (or listener).

I believe the term is Honi soit qui mal y pense.

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[ccscott49]

I dunno, why you asking me? I dont think Deborah was talking about beating the system, I think she was saying they dont contribute to the system (canals), which is a different thing in my book.

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[AndrewB]

Water Gypsies

Yeah, there definitely are some undesirables on the canals.

Amongst us raggies though the term has rather more of a romantic image: someone who undertakes ambitious blue-water cruising on a budget of next to nothing in a very basic and very small yacht, undertaking casual (illegal) work to pay their way. People like Bernard Moitessier and Shane Acton spring to mind. Interesting people, including eccentric loners and endearing young couples, well worth passing the time of day with for the price of a beer. 'Fraid to say though they are the ones to watch if deck gear is disappearing.

 

[trouville]

Re: Water Gypsies

Oh dear! I have spent the last 11years living aboard my boat and have change boat twice though the second time i dident sell my current boat as i wasent sure i wanted to change to a motor boat (in the end i went back to my Hillyard)
Just now im again thinking of changing my boat and am living ashore, does this meen i ought to remove "liveaboard" from my posts?? i will be back aboard in the new year i cant wait!!

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[Sea Devil]

Re: Water Gypsies

As a Water Gypsy I agree Andrew - its the working classes that are the problem - all theives - all not the sort of people one wants in the house. Why should they be haveing the adventures and fun.


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