On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:02:41 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

I guess reality is, though, that there are not those places available much
any more, and that the reality of it might outweigh the idyllic image.

Outside of the US there are still some very cool places where people
can and do fish for their dinner. It does put a certain amount of
pressure on your fishing skill however. :-)

On Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:14:33 -0400, wrote:

I always wondered how the fishing laws deal with live aboards. You are
required to bring most game fish, lobsters and such to shore whole.

Filet and release. :-)

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On Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:49:05 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 18:02:41 -0700, "Steve B"
wrote:

I guess reality is, though, that there are not those places available
much
any more, and that the reality of it might outweigh the idyllic image.

Outside of the US there are still some very cool places where people
can and do fish for their dinner. It does put a certain amount of
pressure on your fishing skill however. :-)

I always wondered how the fishing laws deal with live aboards. You are
required to bring most game fish, lobsters and such to shore whole.
I have to admit I have seen an occasional "bug" fall on the gas grill
with the hot dogs but accidents do happen. Stone crab claws aren't
half bad on the grill either.

When I went to Hawaii, I wanted to go fishing on a boat. I was informed
that all the catch went to the captain and crew, that the passengers paid
only for the privilege of fishing.

I didn't go.

I was wondering how a fisherman would be affected by being within the
coastal boundaries of any nation, and what their licensing requirements
would be. I mean, you have to dock (pay) and go get a license ( pay) and
then hopefully not incur any violations (pay) ...........

Steve

On Sep 7, 2:27*am, clarenceestil clarenceestil.
wrote:
This was a thought that just brushed on my mind,
What kind of size would be suitable for a livaboard boat? that would be
in the sea. I quite fancy the idea of going from port to port. What kind
of budget/ size of boat would I need to be looking for?
I am in the US
Thank You

--
clarenceestil

This isnt' about a port to port boat, but I remember a few years ago,t
here was a guy out on the west coast that had some giant and ancient
Chris Craft vintage [i believe] 1947 and he had it up for bid after he
had lived aboard for something like 17 years. Engines were froze up
and all it did was float in the slip. I dont' know if he had to pay
for shore power, but basically he paid slip rent and an occasional
haul out for maintenance. I would say his commodities were about what
you could stuff in a large camper and little more than cloths and
personal necessities.

On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:15:20 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

This isnt' about a port to port boat, but I remember a few years ago,t
here was a guy out on the west coast that had some giant and ancient
Chris Craft vintage [i believe] 1947 and he had it up for bid after he
had lived aboard for something like 17 years. Engines were froze up
and all it did was float in the slip. I dont' know if he had to pay
for shore power, but basically he paid slip rent and an occasional
haul out for maintenance. I would say his commodities were about what
you could stuff in a large camper and little more than cloths and
personal necessities.

That's not really boating of course. I call it one step from
homeless. There's a lot of it in warmer climates.

On Sep 7, 10:06*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:15:20 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

This isnt' about a port to port boat, but I remember a few years ago,t
here was a guy out on the west coast that had some giant and ancient
Chris Craft vintage [i believe] 1947 and he had it up for bid after he
had lived aboard for something like 17 years. Engines were froze up
and all it did was float in the slip. I dont' know if he had to pay
for shore power, but basically he paid slip rent and an occasional
haul out for maintenance. I would say his commodities were about what
you could stuff in a large camper and little more than cloths and
personal necessities.

That's not really boating of course. * I call it one step from
homeless. * There's a lot of it in warmer climates.

Well Wayne, the original question was: "Is it possible to live on a
boat instead of a permanent house? "

And the obvious short answer is a simple "yes"

True... I wouldn't say that just because you live on a boat, that
you're 'boat living'

"Tim" wrote in message
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On Sep 7, 10:06 pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:15:20 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

This isnt' about a port to port boat, but I remember a few years ago,t
here was a guy out on the west coast that had some giant and ancient
Chris Craft vintage [i believe] 1947 and he had it up for bid after he
had lived aboard for something like 17 years. Engines were froze up
and all it did was float in the slip. I dont' know if he had to pay
for shore power, but basically he paid slip rent and an occasional
haul out for maintenance. I would say his commodities were about what
you could stuff in a large camper and little more than cloths and
personal necessities.

That's not really boating of course. I call it one step from
homeless. There's a lot of it in warmer climates.

Well Wayne, the original question was: "Is it possible to live on a
boat instead of a permanent house? "

And the obvious short answer is a simple "yes"

True... I wouldn't say that just because you live on a boat, that
you're 'boat living'

reply: My SIL and her hubby lived on his large cruiser at some lake north
of Dallas, Tx. for several years. While visiting them there, we met several
other tenants. They would catch crappie from their docked boats (big ones
and lots of them), and the lifestyle seemed nice. There was shore power for
the hot and cold times, and enough creature comforts to be comfy. At sea is
totally different than fresh water, as I know.

Steve

"Tim" wrote in message
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On Sep 7, 10:06 pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:15:20 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

This isnt' about a port to port boat, but I remember a few years ago,t
here was a guy out on the west coast that had some giant and ancient
Chris Craft vintage [i believe] 1947 and he had it up for bid after he
had lived aboard for something like 17 years. Engines were froze up
and all it did was float in the slip. I dont' know if he had to pay
for shore power, but basically he paid slip rent and an occasional
haul out for maintenance. I would say his commodities were about what
you could stuff in a large camper and little more than cloths and
personal necessities.

That's not really boating of course. I call it one step from
homeless. There's a lot of it in warmer climates.

Well Wayne, the original question was: "Is it possible to live on a
boat instead of a permanent house? "

And the obvious short answer is a simple "yes"

True... I wouldn't say that just because you live on a boat, that
you're 'boat living'

My buddy in the Virgin Islands has been living on a 32' sailboat for
years...... one he found up in a swamp after a hurricane.
he called me after Earl went by on the weekend with a wild tale of his
mooring letting go while he was down below changing out of wet clothing.
He had to run up on deck butt naked and drop over an anchor just before
plowing into the rest of the mooring field.
He told me he finally has an engine on the boat...and hopes to have it
working soon.
Of course, I have an open invitation to go down and visit anytime, but may
have to wimp out and go to a hotel or other practical accomodations.

On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 20:26:32 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Sep 7, 10:06*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:15:20 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

This isnt' about a port to port boat, but I remember a few years ago,t
here was a guy out on the west coast that had some giant and ancient
Chris Craft vintage [i believe] 1947 and he had it up for bid after he
had lived aboard for something like 17 years. Engines were froze up
and all it did was float in the slip. I dont' know if he had to pay
for shore power, but basically he paid slip rent and an occasional
haul out for maintenance. I would say his commodities were about what
you could stuff in a large camper and little more than cloths and
personal necessities.

That's not really boating of course. * I call it one step from
homeless. * There's a lot of it in warmer climates.

Well Wayne, the original question was: "Is it possible to live on a
boat instead of a permanent house? "

And the obvious short answer is a simple "yes"

True... I wouldn't say that just because you live on a boat, that
you're 'boat living'

Tim, sorry if you took offense at my post, no offense intended.

Here's the original:
+++
What kind of size would be suitable for a livaboard boat? that would
be in the sea. I quite fancy the idea of going from port to port. What
kind of budget/ size of boat would I need to be looking for?
+++

He mentions the desire to go "port to port", i.e., cruising. To me
that implies a boat that is seaworthy and not just a harbor derelict.
Harbor derelicts are a big problem down here in sunny Florida and some
other places. They are giving cruisers a bad name, and all kinds of
negative regulations are springing up as a result of people living
aboard on derelict vessels.

Wayne.B wrote:


He mentions the desire to go "port to port", i.e., cruising. To me
that implies a boat that is seaworthy and not just a harbor derelict.
Harbor derelicts are a big problem down here in sunny Florida and some
other places. They are giving cruisers a bad name, and all kinds of
negative regulations are springing up as a result of people living
aboard on derelict vessels.


I thought a derelict vessel was an abandoned vessel.
If there are folks living on a vessel - like a Wilbur Hubbard for
example - you might call that a vessel in need of TLC, or a decrepit
vessel, or a floating pile of crap.

Jim - I hate pedantry.