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living on a sailboat
#13254847 - 09/27/10 04:43 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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anyone ever live on the ocean? i really want to buy a sailboat and live on the ocean.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13257220 - 09/28/10 01:03 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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No, but this girl I know did when she was younger. She never told me much about it, but what I heard sounded awesome.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13257269 - 09/28/10 01:17 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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My uncle lives on a boat. He's got a house too but he loves the ocean.
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Edited by kirilan (09/28/10 01:34 AM)
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: kirilan]
#13258535 - 09/28/10 10:50 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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my biggest concern is getting used to the motion of the boat. second concern is storms and what boat i should buy.
i would eventually like to be able to sail from california to mexico and on to south america.
any stories or input would be appreciated.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13259323 - 09/28/10 01:51 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Check out the book "Dove" - it is the story of a 16y/o kid in the 70's who sailed around the world and was commissioned by National Geographic to write about it.
I also want to live on a sail boat - but have never sailed.
I've recently moved near the ocean, and have discovered a local sailing organization. There are several organizations actually, and most cost about $500/year to join - however, they teach you how to sail, and offer a variety of courses about weather, rigging, water rescue, etc. In addition, they offer a variety of vessels which you can borrow for the day and even some you can take out for a weekend or more, including sea kayaks.
Sounds like the best way to learn for someone without any friends with experience or a boat.
I am looking forward to signing up in the Spring.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: PDU]
#13259596 - 09/28/10 02:33 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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PDU said: Check out the book "Dove" - it is the story of a 16y/o kid in the 70's who sailed around the world and was commissioned by National Geographic to write about it.
I also want to live on a sail boat - but have never sailed.
I've recently moved near the ocean, and have discovered a local sailing organization. There are several organizations actually, and most cost about $500/year to join - however, they teach you how to sail, and offer a variety of courses about weather, rigging, water rescue, etc. In addition, they offer a variety of vessels which you can borrow for the day and even some you can take out for a weekend or more, including sea kayaks.
Sounds like the best way to learn for someone without any friends with experience or a boat.
I am looking forward to signing up in the Spring. 
i love sailing. i've never sailed anything bigger than 14ft though. i need to find the right boat. i want to be able to DIY if anything ever needs maintenance.
sailing is simple. the first time i ever sailed i felt as i had always known how. i didn't even take proper lessons. i'd recommend finding a small day sailer on Craig's List.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13261929 - 09/28/10 09:46 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I have a similar land based idea, I want to buy a school bus and turn it into an RV to live in for a few years.
I'd be just as keen with the prospect of a sail boat but I hadn't taken the notion seriously as I know not a damn thing about sailing. One summer I refinished the teak and cleaned the deck for a fellow for cash who was supposed to teach me some stuff but never followed through.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: Hobbs]
#13270258 - 09/30/10 01:42 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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IIRC mother earth news magazine put out a decently good article on sail boat living. good luck i've always wanted a sailboat.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13281948 - 10/02/10 11:19 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm teaching myself to sail on a 14' C-Lark. My dream is to one day have a large enough boat that me and the family can do some extended cruising.
It's funny that you mention sailing the west coast of N and S America. I understand it's actually one of the more uncomfortable places to do any extended sailing (weird currents, wind, waves, etc.). But I say who cares? It will make you a better sailer I say.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13285406 - 10/03/10 05:40 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Edited by nopalero (10/03/10 05:41 PM)
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13287470 - 10/04/10 03:52 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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It is a life long dream of mine to sail on a PERPETUAL energy boat
Still no such technology, and i dont find sailing by wind quite as exciting...
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: desant]
#13289051 - 10/04/10 03:10 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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Sailrocket vs. Hydroptère
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13311374 - 10/09/10 01:48 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I've always wanted to live-abord.
unfortunatly, i've got this problem where i don't own a 28' boat, which is probably the smallest craft i think i would try to live solo on. i've lived in tents, a van, a pop-up camper, etc, so i have enough experience living in confined spaces to know what would be a reasonable minimum amount of space.
i can't conceive of affording such a boat any time soon, even owner built.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: canid]
#13312004 - 10/09/10 09:26 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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If you're willing to put in your own elbow grease, you can own a 28 footer for under 5grand. It will be old and probably need some work, but you can buy a solid fixer upper for that.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13312112 - 10/09/10 10:00 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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5k is a lot of money. that's not much less than what i could build a new one for, if you don't count the value of my time.
i'm pretty good with logistics, and have designed [but not built] a couple cruisers, and put together estimates on materials.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: canid]
#13312240 - 10/09/10 10:42 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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i'm working with a company with offices in cancun and puerto vallarta. i'll be relocating there as soon as they score some permits and open shop. i don't want to live in a hotel and think this would be my best option. ideally i'd like to have 2 boats, one in cancun and one in puerto vallarta. if bad weather came in i could just go to a hotel.
boats can be financed and living in mexico isn't all that expensive.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13312299 - 10/09/10 11:00 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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I work with a lady who lived on their boat for 5 years prior to their circumnavigation. Then they took 7 years to circumnavigate.
Needless to say, she has some stories that make my mind wander and wonder what the fuck I'm doing stuck in a cubicle.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: ShockValue]
#13312439 - 10/09/10 11:30 AM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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i teach english and spanish as a foreign language, if i ever find the time, i'd like to sail the americas teaching those in need.
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Re: living on a sailboat [Re: nopalero]
#13312586 - 10/09/10 12:10 PM (14 years, 3 months ago) |
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sail here to cali. loads of english speakers needing to learn spanish, and tons of spanish speakers needing to learn english.
lol.
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