squimmy27
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 9, 2017
- Messages
- 67
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Magic Carpet
- Vessel Make
- 1979 Universal Marine 42
Hi All: I have a conundrum. I'm looking to move to the PNW, somewhere in the rainshadow. I've been in Sequim for a bit over a year, moving from So. Oregon but not sure that it is my cup of tea. This will be my final life move. I'm investigating a PNW live aboard, for maybe a year or so, to explore the various islands, for real estate. The problem is, finding a home marina - John Wayne Marina has a 2-year waiting list, Port Ludlow maybe 6-8 months, etc. This is a horrible way to look at buying a boat, but there are boats that are currently in marinas as live aboards that the slip with come with the purchase. Unfortunately, there are no tugs that I would be inclined to that are in the circumstance. One that I've looked at, and keep coming back to is this one. Not expensive, the survey is good (of course, I'd get another one), and the Port Ludlow slip can be grandfathered.
https://www.boattrader.com/listing/1979-universal-marine-sedan-trawler-103494813/
It is being sold by the son of owners, who have passed. His parents used it as a summertime live aboard for about 15 years. His father was a CG & the mechanical/service logs are meticulous. His son has a Boston Whaler & no need for another boat. I have found a 1986 Tolly 37' but it's in BC. Not sure that I can live in Canada for a year although the slips are available. This wouldn't be my long term boat, at least not planned, just an interim (unless it turns out to be a stellar 'Taiwan Tug' purchase ;=)
Thanks for all opinions!
https://www.boattrader.com/listing/1979-universal-marine-sedan-trawler-103494813/
It is being sold by the son of owners, who have passed. His parents used it as a summertime live aboard for about 15 years. His father was a CG & the mechanical/service logs are meticulous. His son has a Boston Whaler & no need for another boat. I have found a 1986 Tolly 37' but it's in BC. Not sure that I can live in Canada for a year although the slips are available. This wouldn't be my long term boat, at least not planned, just an interim (unless it turns out to be a stellar 'Taiwan Tug' purchase ;=)
Thanks for all opinions!