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Originally Posted by daedalus
I need to get the hell out of Nebraska. I was toying around with the idea of moving out to the San Diego area and buying a 35-40' Newport or Hunter to live on in a Marina. Its just me, so i don't need a lot of space, and it would be a hell of a lot cheaper than rent at any decent place in that area. I can work out of the boat (wireless internet hookup). I found a couple decent marina's in the area that have good marina rates, underground parking, etc.
I know there are some obvious cons to the idea, but I really just feel like I need a change of venue in my life, but I don't feel I need to burden myself with the housing hassle in the current economic climate and housing woes that are going to start affecting areas like SD. This seemed like a decent compromise.
I guess I just wanted to know, is a 35-40' boat too small to live on relatively comfortably? I've been around sailboats all my life so i'm aware of what maintenance and upkeep they require. Anyone been in a similar situation that could tell me what i'm not already thinking of in terms of the everyday living situation?
Do they make portable a/c and water heaters that could be utilized in a boat these days?
I know its a long shot, but any input would be appreciated. Cheers!
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After being in SD for years, I had to get out. Bought a 396 Carver Aft cabin, great liveaboard. Moored in Islamorada Keys, FL. THEN, my wife had a horrific car accident and you can imagine trying to move on and off the yacht with a broken leg, Well after 6 months of that we had to move back on land. Yacht located AZ. Would be an easy haul to San Diego. PM me if your interested in this unique opportunity. THX Steve Gold