Mrcharwe
Well-known member
Hey everyone,
With my bicycle travels in Mexico over due to covid, I've been wandering around the US for a bit and I have decided to pursue the live aboard lifestyle.
I'm currently in Ogden Utah where I just picked up a cheap camper van from a friend.
The van will give me a temporary home and the ability to shop around and find the right boat and not feel like I have to buy something quickly just to have a place.
i was thinking of starting the search up north around Bellingham and if I can't find anything moving south. I hate trying to get around Seattle and would prefer to stay out of the crowds these days.
I'm looking for something smaller, 26 seems to be a popular starting point but I'd be happy with a good boat between 24-30'. Everything I own can be carried in a backpack or on a bike so I don't need much room. I'm also looking to buy something that can sail from day 1. A few minor repairs, i can deal with but I'm not going to start a full overhual. I've seen how those projects go. The van I'm in was one of those projects. First it needed a battery, then radiator, then a new engine. My friend lost interest in the van and sold it to me for way less than they have in It because it's just sitting there. I don't want that to happen to my boat.
I have sailed before but never live aboard and I haven't sailed in probably 12 years. My great uncle used to make sails in the chesapeake, so I've been out in his boats. I'm confident i can learn the skills easily.
I have a few questions for the people up in the PNW.
I s Bellingham a good place to start of should I just bite the bullet and hang around Seattle/tacoma?
I've looked at Craigslist and there are quite a few sailboats. Should I just relay on Craigslist? Or is stopping in the Marianas and talking to the managers a better way to find a good boat?
I've read the other threads on this site and just want to say thanks to everyone and thanks for sharing all the great advice.
I am reading books on buying old boats and common problems to look for. But if anyone has any leads or hears of a good boat going for sale, please DM me.
I'm leaving Ogden tomorrow or Saturday(waiting for a package) and should be in Washington ready to begin the hunt on monday, 8/03. And hopefully I'll catch some of you out on water. Thanks
With my bicycle travels in Mexico over due to covid, I've been wandering around the US for a bit and I have decided to pursue the live aboard lifestyle.
I'm currently in Ogden Utah where I just picked up a cheap camper van from a friend.
The van will give me a temporary home and the ability to shop around and find the right boat and not feel like I have to buy something quickly just to have a place.
i was thinking of starting the search up north around Bellingham and if I can't find anything moving south. I hate trying to get around Seattle and would prefer to stay out of the crowds these days.
I'm looking for something smaller, 26 seems to be a popular starting point but I'd be happy with a good boat between 24-30'. Everything I own can be carried in a backpack or on a bike so I don't need much room. I'm also looking to buy something that can sail from day 1. A few minor repairs, i can deal with but I'm not going to start a full overhual. I've seen how those projects go. The van I'm in was one of those projects. First it needed a battery, then radiator, then a new engine. My friend lost interest in the van and sold it to me for way less than they have in It because it's just sitting there. I don't want that to happen to my boat.
I have sailed before but never live aboard and I haven't sailed in probably 12 years. My great uncle used to make sails in the chesapeake, so I've been out in his boats. I'm confident i can learn the skills easily.
I have a few questions for the people up in the PNW.
I s Bellingham a good place to start of should I just bite the bullet and hang around Seattle/tacoma?
I've looked at Craigslist and there are quite a few sailboats. Should I just relay on Craigslist? Or is stopping in the Marianas and talking to the managers a better way to find a good boat?
I've read the other threads on this site and just want to say thanks to everyone and thanks for sharing all the great advice.
I am reading books on buying old boats and common problems to look for. But if anyone has any leads or hears of a good boat going for sale, please DM me.
I'm leaving Ogden tomorrow or Saturday(waiting for a package) and should be in Washington ready to begin the hunt on monday, 8/03. And hopefully I'll catch some of you out on water. Thanks