cool beans
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Something in the 36-40 foot range. On paper they have a lot of the items I would look for in a nice live aboard. Most are single diesel with some kind of thruster, good tankage, lots of counter space, fullsize fridge, fairly roomy aft cabin, nice sized shower, etc. . .they check off a lot of functionality items for me.
A few big "cons" for me though. Biggest is the built in furniture AND the galley in the salon. I can see it being fine or even a plus for cruisers/weekenders. But, does it get old or bothersome to be basically living in your kitchen? Is there anything you've done to fix this? Or do you get used to it?
Also with the built in furniture. . .that's a big negative for me in my sailboat. I long for a chair, lol. Especially one that moves! Has anyone ever knocked out the seat(s) and put in a love seat and recliner? Or other?
And finally, how about that cabin top space? Looks like a lot of it. . .how useful is it? Is it even close to the convenience of an aft deck? I just see it being trouble carrying a plate of hot food and beer topside having to walk around the deck then up several sets of steps
Thanks!
A few big "cons" for me though. Biggest is the built in furniture AND the galley in the salon. I can see it being fine or even a plus for cruisers/weekenders. But, does it get old or bothersome to be basically living in your kitchen? Is there anything you've done to fix this? Or do you get used to it?
Also with the built in furniture. . .that's a big negative for me in my sailboat. I long for a chair, lol. Especially one that moves! Has anyone ever knocked out the seat(s) and put in a love seat and recliner? Or other?
And finally, how about that cabin top space? Looks like a lot of it. . .how useful is it? Is it even close to the convenience of an aft deck? I just see it being trouble carrying a plate of hot food and beer topside having to walk around the deck then up several sets of steps
Thanks!