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Originally Posted by PBzeer
Excellent points MorganMike. Too often, for one reason or another, someday never comes. I retired early, have already gone through most of the money I expected to last for 5 years, and don't have one regret about doing it. If I have to stop for awhile and work, so be it. I'm doing what I want to do, and on my terms. Don't think one can ask for more than that.
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Well said PBeezer! Who cares if you have to work some in new places, whether a new state, or a new country, it's just another experience, just another adventure. I find it interesting to find and learn new skills outside of my career. Just recently had a job offer to help build 49 foot ocean cats for a small local builder that puts out about seven to eight boats a year. When I have the time I plan on going down there a few days a week and helping out. This job just fell into my lap, I saw a big cat 49ft with the mast stepped on a trailer at a small local boat ramp (is this real?)and just stopped to see the fireworks and ended up helping out some. I don't think it would be to hard to make the little money needed for cruising if you run out, and the country allows it, which is probably the hardest part. If you are retired, it would be great to have enough money to not have to worry about it though.
I like what I read earlier about the smallest, cheapest boat you can live on,and K.I.S.S. People were cruising long before all of these gadgets. The less you have the less time you spend working on complex systems and maintanence. I know it's extreme, but look at the Pardeys, without an engine, think of all the money and maint. they saved, and although I wouldn't go without an engine, you have to look at it as another adventure, not a disadvantage. Brandon