After living aboard a 33' houseboat in FL as a young adult in the 70s and 80s, I continued on a watery path. Moved onto land, obtained my USCG Master license and made a living as a fishing guide for many years. Always keeping my hands on other's boats as well as my own. It's been 20 years since boating and I retired to San Diego. The weather's beautiful but housing cost is sky high. A small one br condo is 400k minimum. Small boating is limited to SD Bay. Though in my early 60s, I'm missing a bigger boat. In a trawler, nothing to speak of for a day trip. Most voyages require running many hours solo. Limited marinas make it expensive to dock/moor a boat as well.So I have this desire to move back on board and do some boating in an area that offers choices of marinas as well as destinations. FL is out due to climate intolerance. The pacific nw seems to offer a lot. Popular for trawlers, fishing in Puget Sound as well as many spots to cruise to in the inland waterways and drop the hook if desired.It seems that trawlers are a great way to enjoy my retirement and reconnect with those with salt in their veins. I may even live aboard.
As I'm shopping at Yachtworld, I see many trawlers 34-36' range in WA that are under $100k with ample size to live on and well kept though 40 years old. Looking at land based living, Everett has some condos under $200k, allowing me to own both a home and cruiser. Port of Everett, on paper, looks like a good place to moor a boat as well. Giving me plenty of time to learn the area by land and sea. I'll search the forum for WA boaters and post some questions. In the meantime, any links to threads that advise on WA and living on a trawler during retirement (while I still can) would be appreciated. Sea you around!
As I'm shopping at Yachtworld, I see many trawlers 34-36' range in WA that are under $100k with ample size to live on and well kept though 40 years old. Looking at land based living, Everett has some condos under $200k, allowing me to own both a home and cruiser. Port of Everett, on paper, looks like a good place to moor a boat as well. Giving me plenty of time to learn the area by land and sea. I'll search the forum for WA boaters and post some questions. In the meantime, any links to threads that advise on WA and living on a trawler during retirement (while I still can) would be appreciated. Sea you around!