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22-06-2011, 00:39
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 7
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Cruising Liveaboard
Hi everyone,
Im chad from florida and I'm thinking of buying a sailboat and becoming a live aboard sailor sometime in the near future. Planning on purchasing a 32-42ft sailboat that will be paid for. I would like some insights on monthly cost. I plan to just anchor in places for awhile to avoid monthly fees on slips to cut down on expenses. What exspenses should i be ready for and how much.
 Got tons of questions later.
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22-06-2011, 04:31
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 39,121
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Re: Cruising liveaboard
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Chad.
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Gord May
"If you didn't have the time or money to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"
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22-06-2011, 05:04
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 741
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Re: Cruising liveaboard
Chad, as GordMay says, do a search of the Forum, including the Cruising on $500 a month. Boat repairs, food, diesel, insurance if you are so inclined, are all high on the list. Communications, by phone or email are often expensive. Renting a car or somewhere to put your car are also an expense. Your mileage may differ.
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22-06-2011, 06:43
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wherever the wind takes me
Posts: 8
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Re: Cruising liveaboard
Welcome aboard! I'm in the same boat you're in (pun sorta intended) and CF is a great resource, just don't forget about the search function and you'll be fine. 
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22-06-2011, 07:12
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clear Lake Marine Services - Seabrook, Texas
Boat: Gulfstar, Mark II Ketch, 43'
Posts: 2,359
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Re: Cruising liveaboard
Welcome Aboard Cruisers Forum Chad
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Formerly Santana
The winds blow true,The skies stay blue,
Everyday is a good day for SAILING!!!!
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22-06-2011, 09:10
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Winter land based UK New Forest. Summer months away. Making the transition from sail to power this year - scary stuff.
Boat: Super Van Craft 1320 Power Yacht
Posts: 2,175
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Re: Cruising liveaboard
Welcome Chad,
Good luck in pulling that info together and heres hoping you achive your dream.
Cheers
JOHN
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22-06-2011, 15:07
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 7
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Re: Cruising liveaboard
Thanks guys for the warm welcome and information.
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14-07-2011, 17:53
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
Boat: 15 foot Canoe
Posts: 14,193
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Re: Cruising liveaboard
Aloha and welcome aboard!
Have you found any answers yet? If not you can use the search engine after my signature.
kind regards,
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John
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