Hi all - hubby and I are retiring next year (both in our 40s, no kids!). We want to travel the world...and recently realized cruising might be a real option for us. We both love
fishing and
diving in warm waters and live way beyond our means so not tied to 'stuff' and can easily pack up and go. We are
power boaters but never thought I can hande living in one due to
sea sickness (but recently figured out a way to overcome it). So...aside from making sure I can physically handle being in an enclosed
cabin, we also plan to take steps in ensuring we really want to do it (liveaboard cat sailing course followed by a few bareback charters). However, we are sure there is so much to learn and consider....
what lessons have you learned that you can share?
Initial questions....how much to spend on a
boat (% of net worth?)? Should you finance or pay cash? Do you return to
family / home or have them flyto you?
Catamaran expenses were quoted ar 10% on this board....is that for used or new? How long should your trips be or how many trips should you have before knowing its the lifestyle you want? What
books, resources did you find helpful along the way?
thank you!
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