Guilhem
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Apr 15, 2021
- Messages
- 58
- Vessel Name
- Octant
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks 42 MY
Hello,
Newcomer on the forum here, based on the French Riviera, near Cannes. I like scuba diving, wake boarding, paddle board and whatever else can be done on the water. I have owned a 4m (12 feet) inflatable. Then upgraded to a 20 footer central console outboard, which I’ve used as often as possible for the last 10 years. Have sailed a bit on various OPBs (Other People’ Boats …).
Now at a turn of my life where I’m seriously considering dumping the fast planing hull, getting a trawler, downsizing the dirt dwelling and moving aboard. Have spent countless hours on Yachtworld, walking around on docks, and then stumbled on this forum which brought me very valuable information.
What I envision is finding a GB 42 Motoryacht - and I know it’s going to take a lot of time to find the right one, with a proper deck, non-leaking windows, rust-free or replaced tanks, at the right price point. With my job, I can remote-work a good chunk of the time. Yet, I would probably leave the boat at the dock for the majority of the time, keeping a local social life and some days at the local office, but cruise on (extended) week-ends locally. A few times a year, I would cruise for longer periods on the Mediterrannean, with a mix of working days and cruise days. I would also keep a small apartment for when I need be land-based (Eg: boats being hauled out), that would be AirBnb’d the rest of the time.
I’ve read everything I could about budget, finance and what to expect regarding the cost of maintaining of a 30 year old trawler, no illusion here. I would perform the maintenance I feel comfortable with (filters, oil change, varnish, electricity and water systems) and yard out the heavy stuff. I also know the first step is to secure a slip - working on this. What else should I be thinking of?
Happy to join the board!
Newcomer on the forum here, based on the French Riviera, near Cannes. I like scuba diving, wake boarding, paddle board and whatever else can be done on the water. I have owned a 4m (12 feet) inflatable. Then upgraded to a 20 footer central console outboard, which I’ve used as often as possible for the last 10 years. Have sailed a bit on various OPBs (Other People’ Boats …).
Now at a turn of my life where I’m seriously considering dumping the fast planing hull, getting a trawler, downsizing the dirt dwelling and moving aboard. Have spent countless hours on Yachtworld, walking around on docks, and then stumbled on this forum which brought me very valuable information.
What I envision is finding a GB 42 Motoryacht - and I know it’s going to take a lot of time to find the right one, with a proper deck, non-leaking windows, rust-free or replaced tanks, at the right price point. With my job, I can remote-work a good chunk of the time. Yet, I would probably leave the boat at the dock for the majority of the time, keeping a local social life and some days at the local office, but cruise on (extended) week-ends locally. A few times a year, I would cruise for longer periods on the Mediterrannean, with a mix of working days and cruise days. I would also keep a small apartment for when I need be land-based (Eg: boats being hauled out), that would be AirBnb’d the rest of the time.
I’ve read everything I could about budget, finance and what to expect regarding the cost of maintaining of a 30 year old trawler, no illusion here. I would perform the maintenance I feel comfortable with (filters, oil change, varnish, electricity and water systems) and yard out the heavy stuff. I also know the first step is to secure a slip - working on this. What else should I be thinking of?
Happy to join the board!