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Old 06-02-2018, 06:59 AM   #18
smitty477
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Originally Posted by paulga View Post
I'm not aware there are any boat shows nearby. i've been to several marinas but didn't see lots of ppl. mostly I explored boats online.

winter storage seems to be cheaper than seasonal rates. in a year the slip cost would be over 6,000. these plus utility, insurance (loan or dockage likely requires it), maintenance, etc. would be a hefty add-on amount to my apartment rent. if possible I would give up the apartment to live aboard full time (of course this would be difficult due to the space issue on the boat).
I do not know exactly where you are but we live in NY as well, a few thoughts.
- many (most) marinas do not allow livaboards here
- winter living aboard in this area is very challenging even for larger boats
- some marinas do not have split summer winter contracts/fees but most do
- prices vary wildly from mid Hudson river to NYC and out the LI sound
- winter dockage fees are about 1/3rd summer dockage fees, I am not sure how you would avoid either

- most area marinas forbid or greatly restrict owner maintenance, best to budget that as well
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