On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:27:58 +0100, 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?

We met a couple earlier this year who had sailed around the world on a
35 ft sailboat and they were still living aboard when we met them.
That's about the minimum in my opinion. Many, if not most, will want
something larger. The 40 to 50 ft range is very popular with
liveaboard cruisers. Powerboats (trawlers) have about twice the
usable living space as a comparable length sail boat, but have much
higher operating costs.

"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:27:58 +0100, 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?

We met a couple earlier this year who had sailed around the world on a
35 ft sailboat and they were still living aboard when we met them.
That's about the minimum in my opinion. Many, if not most, will want
something larger. The 40 to 50 ft range is very popular with
liveaboard cruisers. Powerboats (trawlers) have about twice the
usable living space as a comparable length sail boat, but have much
higher operating costs.





Lots of people live aboard boats full time. Most are not cruisers. Lots
are berthed permanently and people commute to day jobs or are retired.
Sacramento Delta is full of these. But they are mostly like a house trailer
on a barge. Cruising, you better have a lot of savings. As you will not
have any fresh income, and it will cost to berth in all those ports, plus
living expenses outside eating fish for 3 meals a day. And may cost to
catch fish.

"Califbill" wrote

Lots of people live aboard boats full time. Most are not cruisers. Lots
are berthed permanently and people commute to day jobs or are retired.
Sacramento Delta is full of these. But they are mostly like a house
trailer on a barge. Cruising, you better have a lot of savings. As you
will not have any fresh income, and it will cost to berth in all those
ports, plus living expenses outside eating fish for 3 meals a day. And
may cost to catch fish.

I kind of had this idyllic idea of cruising, parking wherever I wanted,
diving for dinner, fresh langoustine, Hawaiian sling in hand, and all that.
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. The
toilet permits alone could cost millions.

Steve

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. :-)

On Sep 7, 10:03*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
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. * :-)

LOL!

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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