Albin 25 as a liveaboard?

[Tanbark1]

The smaller the boat the bigger the adventure.

 

[Vashon_Trawler]

The smaller the boat the bigger the adventure.

Great comment! I've often pondered whether I could live aboard my little 24' trawler. I determined it could be done if I significantly downsized and simplified my life (not a bad thing) but I'd have to live alone. I'd enclose the aft with canvas/sunbrella. I already have A/C, shore power, water, a head, and ample storage. Showers would be a challenge though--perhaps I'd use the marina showers or install a water heater on board and use the aft wash-down sprayer.

Matters I worry about are considerations for a live aboard on any-size boat. What do I do with my family heirlooms, photos, or collections? Where do I go if a hurricane approaches? Where do I stay during haul out and repairs?

I say go for it! Someone else mentioned Janice--she's a great example of someone who has done it successfully on a smaller boat.

 

[markpierce]

... there's no snow, no cold weather, warm beaches, and if I understood him correctly, he's going "solo."
If that's the case, all I can say is

But oh!, the heat and humidity!

 

[Sailor of Fortune]

Going solo is the key. I could do it alone on a boat that size by myself, but not even with my wife, we would drive each other crazy.
He should go in my opinion. If he gets 2 weeks down the road and he hates it, the Albin could be sold and he goes to a rental house somewhere. The injustice of this situation would be if he didn't give it a fair shake. My monies on him! I think this will be the time of his life.

 

[ssobol]

There is someone on this site wanting to downsize from their Albin 27FC to something more trailerable. Perhaps you can do a swap. They get a smaller boat, and you get one that is more liveable. I have always liked the Albin 27FC, but it is not very trailerable (it can be done).

For a single person the 27 with a camper top available for the center section when inclement weather strikes would be very nice (IMO).

You'd both stay in the family of boats you are familiar with.

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