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Old 12-31-2010, 08:49 AM   #16
Capt Dan
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RE: Willard 30 Nomad: On My Shortlist

Marin,

While I normally like what you write,* I'm not sure that after hearing you say you would not want to live aboard a boat of any length,** How can you objectively speak on this subject?

Remember,* everyone has his or her own wants from a live-aboard,*

With increased size of boat come increased issues.

Finding and paying for slip or anchorage would come to mind.*

Costs of fuel and annual maintenance go up several times over.

Big boats are harder to handle.* I have seen many couples struggle with a boat that is clearly outside their expertise.


Many owners go this route:

1.* Get boating fever.

2.* Like boating and get 2 foot disease.

3.* Regret getting that boat that was just a little too big,* and downsize.

Sort of like all the folks these days who build a McMansion while the kids are in high school,** only to find that once the kids move out,* they are now living in an air palace,* with too many rooms to heat and clean.** Look around,* they are everywhere.


Granted,* the Willard 30 is a bit small for a live-aboard,* as I am soon to find out.* But,* it is far bigger in living space than most 35 or 40 foot sail boats many have lived on successfully.**

I sure would like to have a 36 but I would rather go and have my fun,* and be able to do it longer,** than shorten my time afloat due to financing.

Rant over,

Eric,** give me a call sometime.

Dan Pease
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