On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:23:50 GMT, "Janet O'Leary"
wrote:

Still working on the escape plan..

What do ya'll think of this one?


It's a great boat but too small for a full time liveaboard in my
opinion. Make sure you get one with the 13 hp diesel, preferably the
Westerbeke because Volvo parts are extremely expensive and the smaller
diesels that were offered are under powered for the boat.

Please tell us something about your sail experience and your plan for
living aboard. The lifestyle is not as easy as you might think,
especially on a small, minimally equipped boat. You should not even
consider it unless you have sufficient funding to stay at a dock with
power, water and laundry facilities.

We met a waitress in Key West 2 years ago who was living aboard a 30
ft sailboat, anchored out, and with a pre-teen daughter to care for.
The engine had long since failed so she had no battery charging
capability or funds to get the engine repaired/replaced. She was was
bringing her batteries ashore in a dinghy every other day and charging
them up at the restaurant where she was trying to eke out a living as
a part timer.

Be careful what you ask for.