What is your realistic liveaboard and why?

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What is your realistic liveaboard and why?

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Bundeenabuoy > 9 months ago, 5 Dec 2018

Bundeenabuoy

NSW

1239 posts

5 Dec 2018 7:39pm

I am a Catalina 34-36 ft fan.
It is the maximum I will get on my mooring.
Still able to sail single handed.
Maximum marina berth length available when I need it.

southace

4794 posts

5 Dec 2018 7:35pm

40ft and a island bed! Have you looked at the island packet on yacht hub?

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

5 Dec 2018 8:06pm

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/226159

ticks most boxes !!

southace

4794 posts

5 Dec 2018 7:56pm

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SandS said..
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/226159

ticks most boxes !!

Haha drive away no more to pay! Love it

southace

4794 posts

5 Dec 2018 8:16pm

Baramectric and clock and some oil lantern 1983 SA sale like a spend amother 50k and then you can be a full livaboard in pure bar comfort.

My Adams 45
Realistic because I own it & I have set it up for me to live aboard & operate single handed.
The island bed is a must & I do like a decent fridge & freezer with enough power to run them 24/7.
A decent sound system also if you are a music lover.

southace

4794 posts

5 Dec 2018 8:25pm

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Lazzz said..
My Adams 45
Realistic because I own it & I have set it up for me to live aboard & operate single handed.
The island bed is a must & I do like a decent fridge & freezer with enough power to run them 24/7.
A decent sound system also if you are a music lover.

Poor guitar. But love the island bed and fridge!

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

5 Dec 2018 9:02pm

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That fridge deserves much better beer !!

southace

4794 posts

5 Dec 2018 8:42pm

Can't Admit I I have a island bed and a fridge like you but I have nearly made her home minus 30k

Seebreasy73

QLD

334 posts

5 Dec 2018 10:22pm

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southace said..

SandS said..
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/226159

ticks most boxes !!

Haha drive away no more to pay! Love it

but it didn't say nothing to fix...

Bundeenabuoy

NSW

1239 posts

6 Dec 2018 5:25am

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southace said..
40ft and a island bed! Have you looked at the island packet on yacht hub?

Yes I like it a lot.
I admire greatly what some of you have done.
Back to the Catalina. I have owned a share in one before.
I like the idea of them holding their value better than most and selling readily at the right price.
But I hope I have an open mind.
I appreciate all your input.

Seebreasy73

QLD

334 posts

6 Dec 2018 6:30am

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SandS said..
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/226159

ticks most boxes !!

any time it says "extended" I look no more. It is like buying a size 7 shoe and extend it to size 9. Would you wear it?

Ramona

NSW

7737 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:36am

Start with an S&S that is currently a liveaboard boat.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/fuji-40/225289

FelixdeCat

NSW

234 posts

6 Dec 2018 10:46am

For a liveaboard it has to be the Seawind 1160 or as a bare minimum the Seawind 1000XL

Why? Because last weekend it was blowing pretty hard and my wife saw the mono next to us with a man at the helm and two ladies hanging on for dear life and she said "no way, you are not getting one of those!"

Bristolfashion

VIC

490 posts

6 Dec 2018 4:04pm

Compass Northerner 28 - we love small spaces (and each other), what can I say!

Two & a half years so far.

Cheers

Bristol

P.s. The low bills aren't bad either!

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

6 Dec 2018 5:09pm

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Seebreasy73 said..

SandS said..
yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/savage-420-oceanic/226159

ticks most boxes !!

any time it says "extended" I look no more. It is like buying a size 7 shoe and extend it to size 9. Would you wear it?

yep its only had the sugar scoop added , good mod . ketch rig nice yacht !

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

6 Dec 2018 5:11pm

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Ramona said..
Start with an S&S that is currently a liveaboard boat.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/fuji-40/225289

yes she is a nice yacht , not sure why no one has snapped her up ,very good price !!!

southace

4794 posts

6 Dec 2018 5:16pm

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SandS said..

Ramona said..
Start with an S&S that is currently a liveaboard boat.

yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/fuji-40/225289

yes she is a nice yacht , not sure why no one has snapped her up ,very good price !!!

She's a nice looking hull Sands but I'm guessing add another 50k to get her up to scratch.

McNaughtical

NSW

908 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:09pm

My 37 foot Sparkman and Stephens Tartan 37 is an ideal liveaboard for me. Can be singlehanded. Plenty of room in the cockpit for company to sit and enough room for me and crew or two.

McNaughtical

NSW

908 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:09pm

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southace said..
40ft and a island bed! Have you looked at the island packet on yacht hub?

Can you send the link?

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:12pm

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McNaughtical said..
My 37 foot Sparkman and Stephens Tartan 37 is an ideal liveaboard for me. Can be singlehanded. Plenty of room in the cockpit for company to sit and enough room for me and crew or two.

yes you purchased well McNaught. !!

southace

4794 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:58pm

She looks great mate your living the dream like me.

stupid

QLD

211 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:30pm

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southace said..
She looks great mate your living the dream like me.

It's got opening windows now.
Feeeel the breeze!

stupid

QLD

211 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:36pm

It just like the story of the ugly duckling ??

southace

4794 posts

6 Dec 2018 8:13pm

Not at all ishes practical !

southace

4794 posts

6 Dec 2018 8:16pm

My aircon has been running since 7am she's now showing a red led o on the circuit board nothing wrong with Windows while on shore and living the dream!

stupid

QLD

211 posts

6 Dec 2018 7:48pm

Bullet proof!
As I got told , you don't know yet what you've got!

saltiest1

NSW

2562 posts

6 Dec 2018 8:49pm

Currently looking at an Olsen for sale that'd do nicely. Hoping to purchase in 3 months so probably gone by then but fingers crossed.

stupid

QLD

211 posts

6 Dec 2018 8:26pm

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saltiest1 said..
Currently looking at an Olsen for sale that'd do nicely. Hoping to purchase in 3 months so probably gone by then but fingers crossed.

It's a buyers market !
make an offer.

Seebreasy73

QLD

334 posts

6 Dec 2018 8:30pm

don't think you can just specify one boat. It is like houses, all different, because our needs are different. I've met people living on a 26 foot yacht and happy. I suppose, what floats your boat...

stupid

QLD

211 posts

6 Dec 2018 8:42pm

Yes correct, I lived in a car for some time while traveling.
and found it all I needed.

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