Jim K. wrote:
DSK wrote:
Jim K. wrote:
Forgot to comment - I have a 3 burner Coleman camping stove

We cruised in company with friends with these. Kind of a
PITA when you all you want is a cup of hot coffee in the
morning, isn't it? And it does nothing to warm up the inside
of the boat.

Not familiar with "PITA" - but why would you only use it for coffee -
isn't the purpose of a stove to cook your meals? And I wouldn't use one
to heat the place - I wouldn't live in cold climates during the winter.

I think you're a trifle naive about all of this. 1. PITA is pain in
the arse 2. cooking with a Coleman stove (and I am very familiar with
them from years of camping) on a boat is a recipe for disaster 3. Unless
you're going to spend a predominant amount or time (and I thought you
mentioned locations like Baltimore, etc) in southern Florida, you are
going to need some kind of heating system, whether it be electric on the
dock or Orrigo alcohol. Nights in the south do get cold...and out on
the water it is not just cold but cold and wet..much more bone chilling.
So if you're planning to do business in the mid-Atlantic states, how
does traveling back and forth between the south of Florida and that
work? As far as personal transportation goes, a folding bike would be
best in your situation. You will have to rely on public transportation,
where there is that feature. Otherwise, you woll be stuck. You will
need at least a 30 foot boat for your adventure. You're talking about a
lot of stuff...camera equipment, etc and will need storage space. You
will also need to make provisions that none of your equipment is
affected by hunidity and salt. From my personal experience, people who
set up goals like yours do well living aboard, but they very rarely
sail. Might as well get a houseboat...you could still go south, have
more room, be on the water. And if you wanted to sail, get a sailing
dinghy to pull behind.