Hello from Los Angeles
 

Long time dream to live aboard is finally being realized! I'm grateful that a community like this exists. I look forward to meeting you all - contributing and receiving new info along the way!!

I have my sea legs with months logged in different parts of the world as a filmmaker aboard other people's boats. But I am a total novice as a boat owner! I look forward to the new life challenge and steeping my self in this massive learning curve.

First question, which I will also post in the appropriate category -

ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SURVEYOR IN S. CALIFORNIA? Preferably someone very experienced with mid-80s Taiwanese trawlers.

Welcome aboard. Can’t help you with a surveyor, all my contacts have retired.