12 thoughts on “Living On A Boat Part 2: How big of a boat is needed?”
@Rocky Bass
Armed at sea? I wouldn’t bother considering how much of a hassle it would
be dealing with the huge variety of firearms laws from country to country;
Just sorting out the paperwork required would be more of an adventure than
the actual voyage! Let’s be honest here, at sea the greatest potential
threats to you are weather, mechanical failure, and lack of fresh water and
food. I might do a short video on this topic come to think of it: it’s an
interesting question.
Hi, thank you for the videos.
I have two questions: Do you have access to the internet through the marina?
Also, if you don’t mind me asking, what do you do for a living?
Provided I eventually significantly improve my sailing skills, I would
personally go for one of the reasonably priced, more rugged heavy
displacement blue water cruisers,.. perhaps a Downeaster32.
I actually became inspired by the whole liveaboard lifestyle while
watching the movie Waterworld many years ago. Unfortunately my first choice
of a liveable cruising trimaran is well out of my price range.
… nice question. There was an old thumb rule that was saying that the
length of a boat in feet must be equal to the age of the captain… But
for me the n° 1 condition is that the boat height inside the cabin have to
be taller than me. I have lived on small boats and it is not easy nor
comfortable so in fact it is dangerous especially in rough condition at
sea. The same rule is valuable for your crew / friends / family – and
especially for your half. There’s 2 words to not forget : safety and
pleasure !
I once owned a Ranger 20. It was extremely nimble and very spartan. I then
owned her big sister, Ranger 24. It also was like the Ranger 20. I had a
Catalina 27 and it was nice to sail and safe, but not as lively or exciting
to sail. Then I bought a Camper & Nicholson 33 designed by Ron Holland. She
is a race car. Being bigger, she handles bluewater like it’s nothing. I
love my bigger boat, but I was very luck to find her. She is rare, and
she’s a design that has won Fastnet Race twice. She is also a comfy cruiser
for me to single-hand and live onboard. I have owned other boats in between
the ones mentioned here, but my Nic 33 is my “forever” boat. She will get
me anywhere I want to go in the world quickly, safely and comfortably.
Thanks for sharing,
Brian Hess
Skipper
SV Triton
tks
I got cha’, we used to make fun of turnkey “sailors”.
theese kind of videos are not generating many subs, but a lot of views,
maybe it would help if you promoted your channel and/or other videos in the
end of every vid.
You’re a “gun nut”? What are the regs concerning being armed at sea? I am
buying a 33′ myself and hate the idea of being defenseless out alone on the
water.
I like your videos. I am interested in the liveaboard life. would you mind
telling me where the marina you stay is ?
16 and I plan on buying a westsail 28, and living on it and
traveling..(across the Atlantic sooner rather than later) any tips?
@Rocky Bass
Armed at sea? I wouldn’t bother considering how much of a hassle it would
be dealing with the huge variety of firearms laws from country to country;
Just sorting out the paperwork required would be more of an adventure than
the actual voyage! Let’s be honest here, at sea the greatest potential
threats to you are weather, mechanical failure, and lack of fresh water and
food. I might do a short video on this topic come to think of it: it’s an
interesting question.
Hi, thank you for the videos.
I have two questions: Do you have access to the internet through the marina?
Also, if you don’t mind me asking, what do you do for a living?
Provided I eventually significantly improve my sailing skills, I would
personally go for one of the reasonably priced, more rugged heavy
displacement blue water cruisers,.. perhaps a Downeaster32.
I actually became inspired by the whole liveaboard lifestyle while
watching the movie Waterworld many years ago. Unfortunately my first choice
of a liveable cruising trimaran is well out of my price range.
… nice question. There was an old thumb rule that was saying that the
length of a boat in feet must be equal to the age of the captain… But
for me the n° 1 condition is that the boat height inside the cabin have to
be taller than me. I have lived on small boats and it is not easy nor
comfortable so in fact it is dangerous especially in rough condition at
sea. The same rule is valuable for your crew / friends / family – and
especially for your half. There’s 2 words to not forget : safety and
pleasure !
I once owned a Ranger 20. It was extremely nimble and very spartan. I then
owned her big sister, Ranger 24. It also was like the Ranger 20. I had a
Catalina 27 and it was nice to sail and safe, but not as lively or exciting
to sail. Then I bought a Camper & Nicholson 33 designed by Ron Holland. She
is a race car. Being bigger, she handles bluewater like it’s nothing. I
love my bigger boat, but I was very luck to find her. She is rare, and
she’s a design that has won Fastnet Race twice. She is also a comfy cruiser
for me to single-hand and live onboard. I have owned other boats in between
the ones mentioned here, but my Nic 33 is my “forever” boat. She will get
me anywhere I want to go in the world quickly, safely and comfortably.
Thanks for sharing,
Brian Hess
Skipper
SV Triton
tks
I got cha’, we used to make fun of turnkey “sailors”.
theese kind of videos are not generating many subs, but a lot of views,
maybe it would help if you promoted your channel and/or other videos in the
end of every vid.
You’re a “gun nut”? What are the regs concerning being armed at sea? I am
buying a 33′ myself and hate the idea of being defenseless out alone on the
water.
I like your videos. I am interested in the liveaboard life. would you mind
telling me where the marina you stay is ?
16 and I plan on buying a westsail 28, and living on it and
traveling..(across the Atlantic sooner rather than later) any tips?