Power Boat Liveaboard
Learning to live on a boat…?
I want to live on a boat. I am looking into various styles of boats though I don’t think I would like wind power. Any suggestions of web sites where I can get information about what to look for in a used liveaboard?
Do you want to be a real live aboard and cruiser or do you want to be a party boater, not interested in real cruising? The needs are different. Will you be single handing or with a companion/crew? Different boats suit different people.
My husband and I were real live aboards. We lived on a 35 foot sailboat. We rarely went to a marina – we anchored most of the time and dinghied ashore. We walked to do laundry , carrying it in backpacks and also sometimes pulling a little cart with us, and also walked for groceries. We carried bicycles with us on our sailboat, and dinghied them ashore when distances were too great for walking and when there was no public transportation. We used two small solar panels for power – just enough to charge the batteries enough to start the engine after a day of charging. Wind power is the way to go – a wind generator – it can take care of most needs, especially if you are willing to forego refrigeration.
If you are alone, a 35 foot sailboat is quite large enough – that is how big our boat was. You don’t need to buy a new boat. There are numerous used sailboats around especially if you look around boatyards. To live on a boat you have to be able to live a simple life in a small space. You must be comfortable with your own company, and willing to give up some things, at least some of the time – conveniences, internet, TV, unlimited supply of water for showers, etc. – unless you want to live at a marina – in which case you are not really living on a boat – you are living at a marina.
Living aboard a power boat is a much more expensive proposition than living aboard a sailboat and is a different way of life, so that is something to think about.
How much do you know about navigation? About boat handling? About boat maintenance and repair? About radio operation and etiquette? About anchoring, because no matter what your plan, eventually you will need to anchor and it is a special skill.
Living aboard is a wonderful life, but it is not for everyone. It is hard work, but very rewarding. Keep in mind that one of the definitions of “cruising” is “fixing things in nice places” – my husband and I fixed many things in very nice places. I hope you find what you are looking for. Here are a few sites that may help you with your decision.
Motoryacht PRINCESS 435 Flybridge – 2009-05-13
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How to Buy and Live on a Boat An expanded version of How to Buy and Live on a Boat that includes more information, real-life experiences and useful checklist in the appendix. This book will assist anyone who is thinking about buying and/or living on a boat. It includes the thinking and planning processes that the author went through as well as the actual mechanics of finding a boat, buying a boat, finding a marina, making the … |
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The Liveaboard Report: A Boat Dweller’s Guide to What Works and What Doesn’t $7.49 What do you get when an ex-NASA engineer and statistician turned bestselling how-to-writer decides to move aboard a boat? The Liveaboard Report, a statistical analysis filled with bar charts and pie graphs that quantifies what works and what doesn’t for a representative sampling of liveaboard boaters. Charlie Wing interviewed 71 liveaboards of all sorts, and asked them 400 questions about what mos… |
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Power Boat $14.32 A power speed boat with twin engines and twin hulls |
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Superior Power Electric RTR RC Boat $14.95 Superior Power Electric RTR RC Boat |
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Step Zero II: Preparation for a Scuba LiveAboard Trip $60.59 SCUBA live aboard trip preparation. Step Zero process enables one to go on an adventure called an underwater photo safari with confidence. The appendix has a long checklist of things to bring and actions to complete. The book prepares one to go on a live aboard SCUBA adventure by assisting the answers to… Where do I want to go? How do I do it? Who shall I go with? How much do I pack? What do I need on the trip? What Author: Adams, Dennis/ Swan, Cathy/ Swan, Peter Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 120 Publication Date: 2009/06/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.50 x 8.50 x 0.31 inches |
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Skipjack (Boat) $70.1 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The skipjack is a type of sailboat developed on the Chesapeake Bay for oyster dredging. It succeeded the bugeye as the chief oystering boat on the bay, and remains in service due to laws restricting the use of powerboats in the Maryland state oyster fishery. The skipjack is slooprigged, with a sharply raked mast and extremely long boom (typically the same length as the deck of the boat). The mainsail is ordinarily triangular, though gaff rigged examples were built. The jib is selftending and mounted on a bowsprit. This sail plan affords the power needed to pull the dredge, particularly in light winds, while at the same time minimizing the crew required to handle the boat. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 90 Publication Date: 2010/08/03 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.22 inches |
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6000M Ski Boat Tower Speaker $549 Infinity’s 6000M Ski Boat Tower Speaker with power handling: RMS, 100 watts, 300 watts peak and 90dB sensitivity. |
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Model Boat Construction Model Boat Construction $44.79 This unusual early work is an absorbing read for any boat lover or carpenter. Illustrated with working diagrams, this book outlines all branches of model boat construction, with sufficient information for the beginner to start on the branch he favours. Contents Include: Types of Models; Ship Modellers Workshop; Drawings; Hull Construction; Sailing Yacht Design; Rigging Sailing Models; Power Boats; Fittings and Finish; and a Glossary of Nautical Terms. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Author: Blandford, Percy Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 94 Publication Date: 2010/08/04 Language: English Dimensions: 5.50 x 8.50 x 0.23 inches |
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Runabout (Boat) $65.33 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles A runabout is any small motorboat holding between four and eight people, well suited to moving about on the water. Runabouts can be used for racing, for pleasure activities like fishing and water skiing, or as a ships tender for larger vessels. Some common runabout boats are bow rider, center console, cuddy and walkaround. The first runabouts date back to the 1920s and were originally small, fast, powerful varnished wooden boats created to take advantage of the power of outboard motors such as the first Evinrude, introduced in 1909. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 100 Publication Date: 2010/06/12 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.23 inches |
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Wholesaletoys BPolice Police Boat $44.55 Comes ready to run right out of the box Realistic policemen figurines and safety raft included Fun for all ages Great for outdoor play at ponds lakes and pools 2 Channel Functionality (moves forward left and right) Makes a perfect gift for the aspiring police officer. Length 20 in Width 8 in Height 5 in Power System 9.6v 800mah NiCd battery Radio System 2 channel radio Charge Time 3 hrs Run Time 1015 min Max Speed 510 mph Max Distance 200 ft. RC Police Boat 2 Channel Radio Transmitter 9.6v 800mah NiCd Battery 4x Policemen Action Figures Safety Raft Accessory A/C Wall Charger 9V Battery Instruction Manual. Dimensions: 26.1X9.6X8.2 |
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NQD BDolphinR Dolphin Boat Red $78.37 540 Brushed Motor 7.2v NiCd Battery Reaches speeds of up to 20 mph Durably and professionally manufactured Professionally designed torsion propeller for provides huge thrust Features a vectorpush design which is easy to be controlled. Type Boat Power Type Electric Channel 2 Scale 1/16 Kit/RTR Ready to Run Length 29 in Width 10 in Height 5 in Engine 540 Brushed Motor Water Cooling Charge Time: 3 hours Run Time: Approx 1015 min. Boat Transmitter 7.2V Rechareable NiCd Battery Charger Propeller Instruction Manual Stand. Dimensions: 34X11X12 |
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NQD BDolphinB Dolphin Boat Blue $78.37 540 Brushed Motor 7.2v NiCd Battery Reaches speeds of up to 20 mph Durably and professionally manufactured Professionally designed torsion propeller for provides huge thrust Featuresa vectorpush design which is easy to be controlled. Type Boat Power Type Electric Channel 2 Scale 1/16 Kit/RTR Ready to Run Length 29 in Width 10 in Height 5 in Engine 540 Brushed Motor Water Cooling Charge Time: 3 hours Run Time: Approx 1015 min. Boat Transmitter 7.2V Rechareable NiCd Battery Charger Propeller Instruction Manual Stand. Dimensions: 33X11.5X9.8 |
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Whatever Happened to the Power of God?/ It’s Time to Rock the Boat $14.98 No Synopsis Available |
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BOAT STAND $3.17 BOAT STAND |