Live aboard to Sail Away, Part 2
05 04, 13
Part 2:
Live aboard to Sail Away
When you decide that sailing around the world is in your future, then living aboard a boat is not that difficult. Most “blue water” boats are designed for long term life support; as such, these boats provide the basic essentials needed to support a live aboard lifestyle.
When I first started looking for a boat I had just a few basic requirements that are divide into two groups. One group for sailing single handed, the other for life. The first group includes:
2) Draft of 6.5' or less, 3) Substantial water and fuel storage, 4) Flexible sail plan, 5) All critical controls led back to the cockpit 6) Easy transverse from stern to bow, and a 7) Proven blue water design. The second group:
3) Comfortable aft cabin,
4) Heat,
5) Minimum brightwork, and
6) Storage space.
In addition there are a few other items to consider, such as downsizing, provisioning, cooking, cleaning, maintenance, and life aboard as seasons change. Given this basis, we began our search for a new home.
Live aboard to Sail Away
When you decide that sailing around the world is in your future, then living aboard a boat is not that difficult. Most “blue water” boats are designed for long term life support; as such, these boats provide the basic essentials needed to support a live aboard lifestyle.
When I first started looking for a boat I had just a few basic requirements that are divide into two groups. One group for sailing single handed, the other for life. The first group includes:
- 1) Less than 46' in length,
- 1) Separate standup shower,
3) Comfortable aft cabin,
4) Heat,
5) Minimum brightwork, and
6) Storage space.
In addition there are a few other items to consider, such as downsizing, provisioning, cooking, cleaning, maintenance, and life aboard as seasons change. Given this basis, we began our search for a new home.