Wanted For Free: Liveaboard sailing vessel

[brendanwalls]

The previous owner of my Bristol 24 lived on it with his wife for 5 months before selling it to me: it has standing headroom, galley and (portable) head; as you would expect it's not in tip-top Bristol condition but still gives me pleasure (or did in November) on day sails on the Severn; OK, Alice, it's yours for $500, but no-one else. The sail to Florida would teach you everything you need to know. I might take a month off work and deliver it.

[Cruisingalice]

Originally Posted by brendanwalls

The previous owner of my Bristol 24 lived on it with his wife for 5 months before selling it to me: it has standing headroom, galley and (portable) head; as you would expect it's not in tip-top Bristol condition but still gives me pleasure (or did in November) on day sails on the Severn; OK, Alice, it's yours for $500, but no-one else. The sail to Florida would teach you everything you need to know. I might take a month off work and deliver it.

Much appreciated. I have two interviews tomorrow soon I will have some money for you. I sent you my email where we can talk more

[acem]

Congratulations!

[Cruisingalice]

Originally Posted by acem

Congratulations!

Deals not done yet........

[captivacapt]

Originally Posted by cpisz

Great. Just what the sailing community needs is another abandoned vagabond boat. Another excuse to pass anchoring laws against responsible boaters.

cpisz,
So now cruising is only available to wealthy and experienced sailors? I started sailing in Mi. and Fl. In the 70's and met some of the most unique people living aboard. You must have got your experience somewhere?

[Cruisingalice]

Lol... Apparently so

[Fore and Aft]

Captivacapt, getting the boat is often the cheapest part of the deal. I spend $10,000 Australian a year on marina, insurance, maintenance and a bit of upgrading on our 32 foot yacht. I could half my costs by avoiding the marina but then we would use our yacht way less.
Cheers

[Cruisingalice]

I'm actually looking for a piece of property that I can purchase somewhere that has a body of water where I'd be able to access a major waterway. This way . .... I can dock my sailboat at my own dock. ...

[joelhemington]

Originally Posted by Fore and Aft

Cruisingalice before you get slammed even harder how about telling us your dreams and hopes that you have in mind for this free yacht and yourself? I have no doubt you will get a free yacht but would you want it?
Cheers

Yep, Free boats have a way of becoming the most expensive before you'll ever actually set sail.