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04-15-2014, 06:00 PM
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Newbie
City: Black Forest Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2
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Real noob
Just joined….somehow my bride decided that we should think about getting a boat to live aboard 5-6 months a year. Being in the Navy for 30 years, the only 'boat' I've lived on is the aircraft carrier. The only boats I've driven are the odd bass boat or ski boat (with obligatory cocktail in hand). Should I just tell her to sit in the corner and hush or actually look into the deal?
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04-15-2014, 06:10 PM
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Guru
City: Santa Cruz, CA
Vessel Name: Concerto
Vessel Model: 1980 Cheoy Lee
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,531
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Try chartering a boat somewhere to see if you and your bride like it!
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04-15-2014, 06:10 PM
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Guru
City: Santa Cruz, CA
Vessel Name: Concerto
Vessel Model: 1980 Cheoy Lee
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,531
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And Welcome to trawler forum!
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04-15-2014, 06:15 PM
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Newbie
City: Black Forest Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2
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I've thought about doing that…kinda hard here in the mountains of Colorado. The adverts I've seen want @ $1500/day for a charter..that's out of my league
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04-15-2014, 06:27 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,329
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Greetings,
Mr. a. Welcome aboard. If you can get away with telling your bride to "...to sit in the corner and hush..." you're a better man than I OR you've got a death wish...
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04-15-2014, 08:23 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: Cameron, La
Vessel Name: Baobab
Vessel Model: Bayliner 4788
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,660
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Doesn't boating season and Colorado's hunting season coincide? Decisions, decisions.....
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04-15-2014, 11:49 PM
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Senior Member
City: Anacortes
Vessel Name: Selah
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 40
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 304
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04-16-2014, 08:38 AM
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Senior Member
City: Maine
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 109
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Welcome to the forum.
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04-16-2014, 10:23 AM
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Guru
City: South FL
Vessel Name: Oliver
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47 Hull# 12
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,607
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Welcome aboard! 
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Thanks, Oliver
M/V Oliver
Nordhavn 47 Hull #12
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04-16-2014, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member
City: Winnipeg
Vessel Model: 36 Mainship
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 157
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Get yourself to Florida for a week and go visit a few in water brokerage places. You will both either get completely hooked or get it out of your minds.
good Luck
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04-16-2014, 10:43 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Paris,TN
Vessel Name: Slo-Poke
Vessel Model: Jorgensen custom 44
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 3,749
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I think you are a lucky man but don't know it .
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04-16-2014, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member
City: Olympia, WA
Vessel Name: Sea Eagle
Vessel Model: Nordhavn 47
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 201
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Quote:
Originally Posted by av8r
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I have to agree with AV8R and Bligh, I used to bareboat charter a 46' trawler from San Juan Charters. They offer excellent training for new captains and a very easy charter experience. The boat's owner was also from Colorado. 
YMMV,
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Scott (Boydski) Boyd
Yes Please, Grand Banks Eastbay
Sea Eagle, Nordhavn 47 (sold)
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04-17-2014, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member
City: Maryville, TN
Vessel Name: malu lani
Vessel Model: Albin 27 FC
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 107
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alizard, I second the charter suggestion. I took my wife to Anacortes yacht charters back in 1981 and we've been on boats since, including 15 years living aboard and cruising. We've only got a short time here on earth and it just ain't any fun without a boat. Go for it!
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04-17-2014, 10:29 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,329
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard Mr./Ms. tego.
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04-29-2014, 04:43 PM
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Guru
City: NARBONNE
Vessel Name: 'Snow Mouse.'
Vessel Model: BROOM FLYBRIDGE 42.
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,717
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I totally agree with Pack mule, most guys would give an arm and a leg to have a lady like yours, keen to live aboard.
One tip I've learned over the years, you decide the mechanicals and only take her to view boats that fill your criteria, then let her choose from that list what suits her criteria = equals two happy people and harmonious cruising= bliss.
Good Luck.
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04-29-2014, 06:03 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,329
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard Mr. IR.
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04-29-2014, 10:52 PM
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Senior Member
City: Anacortes
Vessel Name: Adelante
Vessel Model: Shin Shing, Eagle 35'
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 154
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My wife said the same thing. We are now lives boards for the summer. Of course we are now talking about staying on just a bit longer..... Ha ha. Do it! Have fun!
Jeff
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04-29-2014, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member
City: Anacortes
Vessel Name: Adelante
Vessel Model: Shin Shing, Eagle 35'
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 154
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Oh, and not to hijack the thread but we finally decided on the name Adelante. Yeah, it's Spanish and means "forward" and is an adverb so both action and description. I was going down the list of our life and came to the conclusion we are always going forward. I love this stuff! Enjoy the adventure!
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