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Forum: Living Aboard 11-20-2015, 10:11 AM
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Posted By haiqu
Both links seem to work fine Auzzee.

Both links seem to work fine Auzzee.
Forum: Living Aboard 11-20-2015, 02:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Just so as you know we're still on your side, the...

Just so as you know we're still on your side, the standard answer for buyers in the USA is Island Packet 42, Caliber 40 LRC, Hylas 46, Tartan 3700, Valiant 42, Tayana 42.

All of these are well...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-17-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Supporting a family is a whole lot cheaper when...

Supporting a family is a whole lot cheaper when you aren't paying rent. I live on $135 per week (excluding food) and that includes registration for two yachts, two vans (one in Australia and one in...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-17-2015, 05:54 PM
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Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Yes, there are aspects that make it a "blue...

Yes, there are aspects that make it a "blue water" boat. Most of that is in the outfitting though.

There are only a few types of yacht I would hesitate to sail around the world. One would be a...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-17-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
As for working while cruising, many books on the...

As for working while cruising, many books on the subject cover chapters on this one point. Computer skills, floating surgeries, journalists, retirees (like me), forex traders and a million other...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-17-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Here's the thing: used yachts aren't like used...

Here's the thing: used yachts aren't like used cars. With a car you can just tell someone "go buy a Ford" and they can have a reasonable expectation of getting a consistent product.

With a yacht,...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-15-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Here's a good deal on a 38' fibreglass yacht in...

Here's a good deal on a 38' fibreglass yacht in Florida. Water tankage is a bit underwhelming but otherwise a great deal at $30k.

1984 C&C Fiberglass Landfall sailboat for sale in Florida...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-15-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Yes, but not feely. On this point you...

Yes, but not feely.



On this point you have my entire agreement.
Forum: Living Aboard 11-15-2015, 02:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Not sure if this is the right thread for yet...

Not sure if this is the right thread for yet another rant on the comparative advantages of yacht building materials. I have absolutely no aversion to fibreglass yachts, so that would seem to torch...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-14-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
If I were to do it all again this is the sort of...

If I were to do it all again this is the sort of deal I'd be looking for:

36 FT Rebuilt Boden- Excellent boat for serious sailing | Sail Boats | Gumtree Australia Albury Area - Albury | 1078503107...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-14-2015, 02:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Good news on the diving cert. Delay that thought...

Good news on the diving cert. Delay that thought about a watermaker until you study the pickling procedure necessary to winterize one. They are truly a PITA and a power hog.

Brand names are for...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-13-2015, 03:57 AM
Replies: 31
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Posted By haiqu
Correction: Water tankage for a month only needs...

Correction: Water tankage for a month only needs to be about 1000 litres, not gallons. i.e. about 250-260 US gallons.

The average adult uses about 10 litres a day, and can survive on 2.5 litres.
...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-13-2015, 01:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,391
Posted By haiqu
Hi bschlott. This is a fairly typical first...

Hi bschlott. This is a fairly typical first question and lots of information can be gained by travelling around the various yachting forums and using the Search facility.

Your budget is adequate...
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