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So my wife & I left the West Coast about 6 years ago, ended up in Philly where we have now put our house up for sale. We will eventually settle in Marin County (have to be in the area for family obligations), but have yet to find the right house in the right place in the right condition. Considering the real estate market there, we find ourselves at a disadvantage not being local and able to scout out things when they first hit the market, even though we have a very competent realtor we are working with. We are also cruising more & more (retired) and would like to keep that up out West. The overall plan is to sell the Philly house and the Chesapeake-based trawler and buy a house in Marin County & an appropriate vessel out West, basing it in the North Bay area.
The question is -- if we bought the boat first, would it be possible to find a live aboard marina in the North Bay where we could "hang out" for 3-6 months while finding the right house? I know there have been significant live aboard issues in SF Bay in the past with legislated ratios, etc. But I have also heard that if you keep a low profile you will be welcome to stay at some marinas without "official" live aboard recognition. Anyone know the real story? Are there certain marinas that "look the other way" when you're there all the time and keep your nose (and the docks) clean?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks,
dvd
The question is -- if we bought the boat first, would it be possible to find a live aboard marina in the North Bay where we could "hang out" for 3-6 months while finding the right house? I know there have been significant live aboard issues in SF Bay in the past with legislated ratios, etc. But I have also heard that if you keep a low profile you will be welcome to stay at some marinas without "official" live aboard recognition. Anyone know the real story? Are there certain marinas that "look the other way" when you're there all the time and keep your nose (and the docks) clean?
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks,
dvd