I live on a 28' 1964 Columbia sailboat and love it. You can live free, anchor off major cities here on the east coast with easy dingy access to work and shopping. A great way to relax, save money and feel free.
You have to be someone comfortable with the leaning back and forth associated with living in a docked sail boat... but if one is not to sensitive, it can work out well. Some folks add old solar panels too. Me, I think it would be better to live in an RV or van with a pump sink and stove even. They would only rock if you make them, or if there is a earth quake.
This boat is tuff and you could live in it "on the hard" is the term as are many boats . sail boats are routinely hauled out and set on there keels in the off season and or for repairs and maintenance . and fulltime livaboards live in them while this is done .
Hi Kevin, I like your sailboat. Do you think it would be practical to camp out in it long term while it's on the trailer? Or would the weight of people moving around in the boat damage the hull as it rests on the trailer.
otterpat , people do live aboard in cold winter climates you will need bubblers or aerators to keep the ice open around the boat. there are articles on line if you Google them and heat should probably be electric to keep condensation down. What an adventure !!
i live in buffalo NY and i have considered living on a boat but i have herd of story's of people living in there boats and having ice prob in winter what do you think? and have you heard of how one would deal with ice
Looks like a Cat25. Can you sleep in the forward V-berth at 6'-4"? I had a 22 footer with the head under the V-berth and with the cushion over the porta-potty, I had over 6'-6" to stretch out in the forward berth. Most 25 footers have very short forward berths from what I could see. How was it for you?
Well , learning to sail is a life long pursuit. read some books ,take some lessons, join a club, walk the docks, make friends with other sailors. There are many types of boats and sizes and prices. Get to know what you want out of a boat then you can narrow the field a little. You may buy a couple of boats before you find what you like. Most of all have fun in the process.There are a lot of seminars shows to go to with loads of info. Read books by the Pardeys Linn and Larry . Bob Bitchen to.;)
I'm 26 years old and was thinking about purchasing and living on a boat. I don't know a darn thing about sailing. What are some important facts I should know before getting started?
For this size boat, as a design idea, I've considered mounting the toilet in the lazarette. The cockpit would of course require a full enclosure which can be heated, although railing canvas would probably suffice for when living on the hook during warm weather. Naturally, the cockpit would also serve as a shower area.
In addition, I like the idea of having an enclosed trailer, in the marina, for storage and to use as a workshop. That way the boat doesn't get cluttered. Perfect living! Cheers!
For 8 years I lived on a Catalina 22 with my heartmate living, working and cruising the Florida keys with our cat. For one of those years we even shared the space with another friend. Memorable times including getting shipped wrecked on a deserted island where the late great and infamous sailor Peter Tangvald allowed us to sleep on his boat until morning where we successfully rescued our beached boat which was nothing short of a miracle! "Make the journey worthy of the destination"...Laurie
My husband and I actually lived on our Catalina 27 for four years and loved it!..we have since moved up to a Westsail 32..but yea, can easily be done.
I live on a 28' 1964 Columbia sailboat and love it. You can live free, anchor off major cities here on the east coast with easy dingy access to work and shopping. A great way to relax, save money and feel free.
PHPDEFENSE 1 week ago
A beggar's lifestyle.
keatsblake100 3 weeks ago
You have to be someone comfortable with the leaning back and forth associated with living in a docked sail boat... but if one is not to sensitive, it can work out well. Some folks add old solar panels too. Me, I think it would be better to live in an RV or van with a pump sink and stove even. They would only rock if you make them, or if there is a earth quake.
djkenny 2 months ago
@djkenny come see my micro house building series on my channel step by step how to .It's like an R.V. that looks like a house.
millionaire1963 2 months ago
Living on the boat YES !!:) Living on that boat ? NO WAY.That is a day cruiser not a liveaboard :)
Ekowal1965 2 months ago
This boat is tuff and you could live in it "on the hard" is the term as are many boats . sail boats are routinely hauled out and set on there keels in the off season and or for repairs and maintenance . and fulltime livaboards live in them while this is done .
millionaire1963 3 months ago
Hi Kevin, I like your sailboat. Do you think it would be practical to camp out in it long term while it's on the trailer? Or would the weight of people moving around in the boat damage the hull as it rests on the trailer.
carlblemming 3 months ago
They are a great sv
millionaire1963 3 months ago
I have always loved the Catalinas
MickScarborough 3 months ago
That's a floating divorce and you're just the guy for it!
jablonsky67 4 months ago
Why in the cockpit ,of course after a quick dip in the warm waters of the carribean ;)
millionaire1963 4 months ago
where would i shower?thank you :)
lucklyclover58 4 months ago
omg
dx398 5 months ago
otterpat , people do live aboard in cold winter climates you will need bubblers or aerators to keep the ice open around the boat. there are articles on line if you Google them and heat should probably be electric to keep condensation down. What an adventure !!
millionaire1963 6 months ago
i live in buffalo NY and i have considered living on a boat but i have herd of story's of people living in there boats and having ice prob in winter what do you think? and have you heard of how one would deal with ice
otterpat 6 months ago
Cat 25 it is and the v berth is comfortable at 6' 4' . good standing headroom with the pop top too.
millionaire1963 8 months ago
Looks like a Cat25. Can you sleep in the forward V-berth at 6'-4"? I had a 22 footer with the head under the V-berth and with the cushion over the porta-potty, I had over 6'-6" to stretch out in the forward berth. Most 25 footers have very short forward berths from what I could see. How was it for you?
divisioneight 8 months ago
COCK PIT!
raider2661 8 months ago
Well , learning to sail is a life long pursuit. read some books ,take some lessons, join a club, walk the docks, make friends with other sailors. There are many types of boats and sizes and prices. Get to know what you want out of a boat then you can narrow the field a little. You may buy a couple of boats before you find what you like. Most of all have fun in the process.There are a lot of seminars shows to go to with loads of info. Read books by the Pardeys Linn and Larry . Bob Bitchen to.;)
millionaire1963 8 months ago
I'm 26 years old and was thinking about purchasing and living on a boat. I don't know a darn thing about sailing. What are some important facts I should know before getting started?
SocialKeyboards 8 months ago
don't forget the beer!
dariod2007 8 months ago
haha thats awesome:) thanks for vid:)
ukrpower 10 months ago
For this size boat, as a design idea, I've considered mounting the toilet in the lazarette. The cockpit would of course require a full enclosure which can be heated, although railing canvas would probably suffice for when living on the hook during warm weather. Naturally, the cockpit would also serve as a shower area.
In addition, I like the idea of having an enclosed trailer, in the marina, for storage and to use as a workshop. That way the boat doesn't get cluttered. Perfect living! Cheers!
LibertaerUeberAlles 11 months ago
wow I would love to here storys about your adventures on your boats.;)
millionaire1963 1 year ago
For 8 years I lived on a Catalina 22 with my heartmate living, working and cruising the Florida keys with our cat. For one of those years we even shared the space with another friend. Memorable times including getting shipped wrecked on a deserted island where the late great and infamous sailor Peter Tangvald allowed us to sleep on his boat until morning where we successfully rescued our beached boat which was nothing short of a miracle! "Make the journey worthy of the destination"...Laurie
LoveRise 1 year ago
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ridemfg 1 year ago
My husband and I actually lived on our Catalina 27 for four years and loved it!..we have since moved up to a Westsail 32..but yea, can easily be done.
piratelady50 1 year ago
your very welcome!
millionaire1963 1 year ago
thanks for the video!
fusioncid 1 year ago