newbie looking to buy...

[tideway3]

I am looking for a sailboat to buy and liveaboard in the gulf coast area. Would greatly appreciate any advice and info on buying and living in a gulf marina anyone has to offer. I worked offshore in the gulf on various boats and have always wanted to return there to start my voyage in a new lifestyle. thanks

[Mark1977]

Good luck and welcome aboard..

[skipmac]

Would like to help but really need more information to answer the question. First, how much do you want to spend? I saw a really nice 90' motor yacht for $2.5 million that would make a dandy liveaboard.

On the other end of the spectrum, there are a few members on this forum looking for under 30' for $10,000 or less.

Then might help to know how many people will be on board, just you or a wife and three kids?

What about your boating plans, do you mainly plan to live on board at the marina or take off across the ocean some day?

I used to sell boats so hopefully could offer some advise with a little guidance from you.

Regards
Skip

[Ocean Girl]

Welcome to the forum! I recommend Clear Lake Texas area, it has tons of boats, good protection from the hurricaine season, and a great marine community.
Erika

[Ocean Girl]

PS
Waterford Harbor Marina and Seabrook Shipyard Marina are good livaboard marinas.

[SaucySailoress]

Internet's a good place to start looking!!! But if you know where you want to be based, it's always worth taking a trip, visiting marinas and club bars, and seeing what the grapevine yields!!

Welcome aboard... good luck with your hunt!

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!
Good to have you here.
kind regards,