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Old 05-08-2021, 12:07 PM   #15
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Lots of good advise here....


For a live aboard, I'd absolutely look larger than smaller, especially if you want some comforts.


And, you haven't stated your boating history.... how many boats have you had, and trips longer than a weeks worth?


If not much, I could argue to do this in two steps. Get a boat for a starter boat that's easy to sell. Of what you've mentioned, the Mainship is certainly one. Very easy to own, operate and sell, however, pretty small for a live aboard. However, they are big enough to have some comforts including washer/dryer, reasonably galley, living area, etc.



Travel around for a year, visit places where there are lots of other boat, perhaps do the loop, go to trawler fests, and then buy your permanent boat.


I'm on boat no. 21, and it wouldn't be first choice as a full time live aboard... but close.... (but not my goal, either).



Unless you're very familiar with boating and have had a LOT of experience, I could argue close to impossible to pick the right boat on the first try.
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