Looking around for a live aboard...no rush

[floydmiami1]

I have a 35' Pearson I'll sell for $12000 in key West, looks good,universal diesel runs great and sails great,ready to go. Just bought a much larger fixer upper so I've priced it to sell quickly

[WingRyder]

Originally Posted by floydmiami1

I have a 35' Pearson I'll sell for $12000 in key West, looks good,universal diesel runs great and sails great,ready to go. Just bought a much larger fixer upper so I've priced it to sell quickly

Do you have a linky?

[Simi 60]

30 to 35?
Having lived short term on boats that size I don't know how you can do it.

[contrail]

Originally Posted by Simi 60

30 to 35?
Having lived short term on boats that size I don't know how you can do it.

It's easy. Did it on a smallish 33 footer, for about nineteen years, at marinas, at anchor, cruising, working, whatever. OF course, sailors are probably more able to do this!

[Captain Simon]

Originally Posted by hpeer

We have some friends who are putting up their 42’ KadyKrogen trawler. It’s a rare twin engine model. I know the owner to be meticulous, but they got a bad paint job; weird color, not well done. They are asking substantially under market price as they made a hard left turn in life style decisions. $180k I believe. Very comfortable live aboard, well equipped.

Hpeer, I’d like to get some info on the trawler.

Captainbriansimon@gmail.com

Simon

[Simi 60]

Originally Posted by contrail

It's easy. Did it on a smallish 33 footer, for about nineteen years, at marinas, at anchor, cruising, working, whatever. OF course, sailors are probably more able to do this!

I have had sailing boats for over 30 years and a powered vessel for only 3.

I could have done it , I just chose not to punish myself by doing it.

[Bentwings]

Well, since you noted “anywhere” take a look up here in Minnesota. We have it all. Hot for us in the summer high 80-90’s for a couple months tapering off. Then cool fall, and freezing azz cold -20-30 f winter for. 3-4 months. This year no spring, drenching rain,sleet,snow. Then humongous flood. This year the longest duration flood in recorded history. Currently on third crest.

Nice laid back marina. Big city is a few mile away but food,gas and other stores near by. Nice down to earth people. Well weathered, LOL I’m probably the oldest by ten years of the group.

I think there are about two dozen live aboards maybe more. It takes extra care to live on the water here. The Mississippi is not your friend....ever. Navigating bigger boats takes care. You really need to know the channel markers and give way to the barge traffic. There are numerous lock and dams that add to cruising fun. Lots of river side dining and parks. You will need a vehicle, winter driving is easier with a 4wd, don’t get taken in by fwd only. Trucks rule by far. Cost of living is average to higher as you like.