Forgot to say HI

jimini · 15-10-2005, 18:49

Hi I'm a wannta-be liveaboard person. Looking for the right vessel but decisions are hard when you live 90 miles from good cruising grounds. Been thinking houseboat but would rather own a blue water cruising sailboat. Have friends in Honduras and Bonaire who live there and would like to sail there when I finally retire in five years.....

Safe Boating,
jimini®

**Kai Nui** · 15-10-2005, 22:12

If I recall, you asked about a house boat deal a while back. If your ambitions are to cruise, save your money. It is really easy to get financially married to a boat, so it may as well be one that will take you where you want to go. Living on a cruising boat is very practical (although it does have a few downsides). Sailing on the great lakes, is from what I have been told, a great way to learn, and prepare for cruising. With your future plans, I would skip the houseboat idea all together.

CaptainK · 15-10-2005, 22:51

Welcome aboard jimini,

This forum will or could help you in many ways, in advise!!

This forum has many old salts here on the forum. And I am still at the tip of the iceburg. When it comes to learning about sailboats.

Good luck with this forum. And your search for knowledge. And the right boat?

Regards,

Kevin
CaptainK

15-10-2005, 18:49	#1
jimini Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Inland North Central Illinois Posts: 26 Images: 1	Forgot to say HI Hi I'm a wannta-be liveaboard person. Looking for the right vessel but decisions are hard when you live 90 miles from good cruising grounds. Been thinking houseboat but would rather own a blue water cruising sailboat. Have friends in Honduras and Bonaire who live there and would like to sail there when I finally retire in five years..... Safe Boating, jimini®

15-10-2005, 22:12	#2
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,444 Images: 80	If I recall, you asked about a house boat deal a while back. If your ambitions are to cruise, save your money. It is really easy to get financially married to a boat, so it may as well be one that will take you where you want to go. Living on a cruising boat is very practical (although it does have a few downsides). Sailing on the great lakes, is from what I have been told, a great way to learn, and prepare for cruising. With your future plans, I would skip the houseboat idea all together. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

15-10-2005, 22:51	#3
CaptainK Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Phoenix, Arizona... USA Posts: 2,387 Images: 7	Welcome Aboard Welcome aboard jimini, This forum will or could help you in many ways, in advise!! This forum has many old salts here on the forum. And I am still at the tip of the iceburg. When it comes to learning about sailboats. Good luck with this forum. And your search for knowledge. And the right boat? Regards, Kevin CaptainK

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