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Jere Lull

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Civilized liveaboard?

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?"

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Jere Lull
Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
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