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Old 10-31-2006, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bgkast View Post
Any body have any experience living aboard a boat?
It will redefine "intimate."

FWIW, my son owns an ancient 30ft sailboat that is moored in San Diego harbor (he now lives in Idaho). He lived onboard for over a year, starting out with TWO other friends that had cycled with him down the west coast. None of them communicate with each other anymore.

I've been out there a couple of times to spend several days at a stretch onboard. The biggest single hassle in his case is that it's a 20 minute paddle to the dock; otherwise it's outrageously fun for a short getaway. The views of the city are unobstructed and it's fairly quiet on a mooring ball. But, I couldn't imagine living onboard that particular boat for any length of time. It's just a 70's-era racing sailboat and isn't well suited to permanent life aboard or, offshore cruising for that matter.

If you wish, PM me and I'll expound further.
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