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This is a older thread that deserves to be a Sailnet poll.
IMHO this is best measured in the time it takes to get to your boat, since traffic and mode of transportation vary widely. If you have to row out to your boat, count that time to. So it's door-to-door, or door-to-hatch if you prefer.
If you move her (as I do in the winter), use the average distance.
I lived on our boat when Hurricane Sandy hit. There was no electricity or Internet at home, and I had both on the boat. Was able to keep working, and helping the company's recovery.
A boat can make a good alternate worksite and home.
I was just in the hospital for 4 days, longest I have been away from my boat since I owned it. I spent a 2 weeks recuperating on someone elses boat, longest I have stayed off my boat, though I checked on it every day...till I couldn't stand it any more and moved back on.
When I was fished out of the water after almost drowning and dieing of hypothermia, first thing out of my mouth (after the water) was "Is my boat OK"....I guess that shows where my priorities lie.
Thanks....I knew I loved the old girl, it's all I've got in the world. But having something like this reinforces how I feel. I have resisted "required" liability insurance, but have looked into full coverage for a 40yo wooden boat, doing full time international cruising. I found a company that insures more than just weekend sailors that never sail out of sight of land.
Covering all the bells and whistles full coverage, liability etc will cost me about $75/mo (keep in mind some people spend more on their gadgets and gizmos than I spent on my entire boat, gizmos included). The insurance company International Marine Insurance Services (imis.pro) asked all the right questions, got back to me the next day then responded immediately as soon as I added information...I am not easily impressed by an insurance company.
Adding in my own on this one, since the boat is a recent acquisition for me. Right NOW, she's about 2 1/2 hours away at it's original marina. However, I intend to have her in Ithaca, or very close to it, which will put it at about an hour, depending on traffic and weather. I figure it's close enough where it doesn't feel like it takes forever to get there, is close enough that I could actually go over after getting out of work at 11 PM and still not feeling like it's way too late, or go first thing in the morning and still be there with plenty of day to go. But, it's also just enough out, to make it seem almost like a vacation each time
We moved to our house where the boat is docked and are in the process of selling our home that was 2 1/2 hours away. The boat is now some 75' out back.
I'm lucky. I'm ten minutes away by car. There are opening a new marina in my town in May that will be at the end of my street where I will be moving my boat to.
Then my commute by foot will be less then ten minutes.
But, when I lived in south Florida, my boat was 20 miles away, and it took 45-60 minutes to drive there. It sucked.
This is a fun thread . If I take the short cut 1mi. away it takes about 5min. The scenic rout is about 1.5 and under 8min. Some of my dock mates live a very long way off 2hrs. + drive, and the SoCal. traffic is brutal . My friends (a married couple) used to have their boat right next to me but lived in AZ. They were at the boat almost every weekend !
We live in a condo overlooking our boat club. 5 minute walk at best. I can also see my boat from my living room (both at the slip and on the hard) so can check on it first thing in the morning when I get up. Yep, still there. Yep, mast is still straight. Yep, winter tarp still in place......
We used to live 2-1/2 hrs away but moved to our Creekhouse when I retired in August. So our boat is some 100' away, if you count walking out the pier. Before you flame me, I think I deserve this after driving to the boat for 25 years!
Tod
Mandolin, Bayfield 36 out of Rock Creek, Chesapeake Bay.
We used to live 2-1/2 hrs away but moved to our Creekhouse when I retired in August. So our boat is some 100' away, if you count walking out the pier. Before you flame me, I think I deserve this after driving to the boat for 25 years!
Tod
Mandolin, Bayfield 36 out of Rock Creek, Chesapeake Bay.
Until a few years ago I lived on the water with a boat lift and access to the Gulf of Mexico. It was nice being able to walk to the back yard, and get in the boat. Unfortunately, the sailboat drew too much to get back there.
I am more than 2 hours away because I need to sell one house, sell 40 acres, and finish the remodel on our soon-to-be full-time home before we buy our next sailboat. Still no offers on either so waiting patiently which puts me in the dreamer category I suppose.
Currently in my back yard awaiting the weather to break. Even when she will be in the water she will be less then 5 minutes away. I can't wait I can't wait I can't wait. Then Ill take my time
6 hr drive if u time it to miss Atlanta and Macon rush hours. My plan has always been to stay on her for extended periods after she is shipshape and I am clear to travel on her. (Still tying up all my loose ends so I can separate from land life for these long periods of time... )
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