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  1. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone, I'm Kerry. I've always lived in Brisbane, Australia. It's great and I love it. I have on old Queenslander in the inner city suburbs that is visited by lots of birds and green tree frogs. My plans for next year, with my partner, was to buy a bigger caravan and travel. Somehow, we...
  2. New Member Introductions
    3rd generation Alaskan. Grateful to be staying in Dzantikʼihéeni on the lands of the T'aaḵu Kwáan & A'akw Kwáan. Gunalchéesh for this forum. Seriously thinking about selling my duplex with an upstairs AirBnB and using part of my capital gain from owning Grandpa's house for 16 years to buy an...
  3. Cruising Under Sail
    My story is similar to many but I've noticed a trend over the last 10 years that I believe is now crippling, in many places, the very essence of this sport and industry. The pressure put on marinas from the recent increase in homelessness. After spending time working on the boat, my wife and I...
  4. General Sailing Discussions
    What is the actual meaning of a "live aboard" boat? 1. A boat set up to make long term living aboard possible, whether or not it's actually done. Still a live-aboard even if it's permanently used as a cruiser. 2. A boat Someone does or is going to actually live on. 3. A boat that stays on dock...
  5. General Sailing Discussions
    I'm in a bit of a pickle here. My stove runs off of propane, until now I've kept the tank inside (yes I know this is bad and that is why I'm looking for a solution) My boat (nor'sea 27) does not have a propane locker, nor do I have sea rails to attach tank holders to ( I have wire lifelines)...
  6. New Member Introductions
    Hello everyone. This is the first of many posts I hope to write to help understand the ins and outs of sailing. I am new to sailing. I have only been on one sailboat many years ago but have found a love for it here in Florida. Our goal is to live on a Bali Catamaran within the next 8 years...
  7. Cruising Under Sail
    We've been living aboard for the last year and a half and we're frequently coming up with upgrades to create a nice environment to sail and live. I'm curious what upgrade (if something in particular) has increased your quality of life the most? For us, it's our upgraded solar panel array. We...
  8. New Member Introductions
    I am new to this forum. :captain: My soon to be husband and I are wanting to purchase a boat to live aboard. I am more new to this than he is -- I have never spent a day on a boat, but we have his mother and step father to guide us as they live aboard one. He has spent lots of time aboard...
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hello cruisers. I have been sailing on & off for about 2 years straight, & am currently living in Woodside CA. I am looking for rental (liveaboard) options in the San Francisco Area. Does anyone have any ideas or insight on the best places to find a berth rental? I have had some extensive...
  10. Living Aboard
    About 8 months ago my wife and I took a sailing class. Today we are closing on a 43ft Hunter Legend. This afternoon we are paying the first months rent for our live aboard slip. Shortly after that, we will be putting in notice at my current apartment. We are trading life on land for a life on...
  11. Living Aboard
    Though I am looking to buy a 30’ sail boat in great condition to live on, until then I desire to rent and fully experience day to day lifestyle in Oahu harbor or marina. I’d like to live aboard a sail boat on a month-to-month basis (pay some or all slip fees), and possibly rent to own. I have...
  12. Cruising Under Sail
    I've heard both positives and negatives about each harbor. What are your thoughts? Thanks!
  13. Cruising Under Sail
    Hello world! First post. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. My wife and I are tech professionals in SF and beginning to plan a liveaboard year at some point down the road (likely within the next couple of years). We're not in a rush to buy, but we are starting to do our homework. I've...
  14. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone, Just relocated to Vancouver Washington area and I am looking for a liveaboard cruiser. I have looked at a few boats with lines I like, but the real world isn't all about looks so, that being said: Ideally, I'm looking for a boat that's 27' or more. She should be: *rigged for solo...
  15. Cruising Under Sail
    Hi everyone, So I am starting a new thread in light of the closing of my last one "Watkins 27 Thoughts and advice". Unfortunately the Watkins I was looking at was scraped and I wasn't able to get her. On the bright side; I can now pursue a vessel that offers blue water sailing...
  16. Living Aboard
    I graduate culinary school in a year and that's the only reason I haven't made the move yet. I go to school in the city so living aboard is not an option at the moment. But after graduation I want to live aboard. My question is, are there any chefs who live aboard and what difficulties do you...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Hi, my name is Christopher. I came across this forum as I have been reading up on sailing for the last couple of months. For someone who has yet to sail my own boat, I have to say..I'm already hooked! A friend bought me the book, "Sailing for Dummies, lol! I've never read one of those books, but...
  18. Boat Review Forum
    Good evening ladies and gents, I've found a 1976 c&c mk II 29' sailboat for 5k. The interior is fairly nice and actually clean, which is unusual for that price range I've found. There's minor cosmetic wear and tear on the inside, but it does have some flaws. The diesel engine has a head crack...
  19. Living Aboard
    OK I'm taking the plunge. Finally after months of delays and Murphy's law, it looks like this next month I can get out of here! Looking for a place to DIY a new paint job, and misc repair while living on the boat, Preferably in the kemah area. Prefedrrably some place that does not charge an arm...
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