"Jere Lull" wrote in message
news:2007061822075975249-jerelull@maccom...
On 2007-06-06 04:25:44 -0400, said:

I see a number of 27-33-foot boats from twenty or thirty years ago, in
decent shape, for very reasonable prices. However, there are a few things
which I'd really appreciate as a full-time liveaboard which they lack:

In your calculations, remember a boat has many of the financial advantages
of a house: A real-live mortgage and a tax break on interest. When you run
the numbers, living aboard a decent boat can be the least expensive way to
live in a civilized manner.

Oh, you'll want some good heaters for the Great Lakes' winters.

Dockmate taking home not a whole lot more than minimum wage was able to
buy a beautiful 42' Dickerson. After a decade or so, he was downsized. He
took the severance and unemployment to put the finishing touches on the
boat and build up the kitty, then spent 3-4 years in the Caribbean.
Another acquaintence lived on a 45er right at the Philadelphia dock, so
had no need for a car.

And can you think of a better pick-up line than "Want to come down to the
marina to see my yacht?"

--
Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
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Jere, Essie is in Marinette, on the Bay called "Green," which freezes solid
every winter. Where in the Great Lakes can you keep a boat in the water
during the winter as a liveaboard?

Thanks,
Karin