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Old 09-02-2009, 01:22 PM
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Question Best for DC liveaboard, cruiser and Caribbean?
I LOVE being on the water and I'm thinking about leaving the shore behind.

I'm looking for make/model recommendations for a boat suitable for:
* one person to live aboard year round
* 2-4 overnight guests for the weekend/week
* good for cruising the Chesapeake
* good for cruising the ICW

and if possible?
* good and safe for visiting the Caribbean
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Old 09-02-2009, 02:32 PM
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Nordic Tug? Island Packet? Big Hatteras?
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Ranger Tug? Need more info, need speed? Need economy? etc etc etc
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My grandfather had one of these for a while before he passed. It would be great for what you are looking for:

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...g_id=18984&url=

(the person who bought it from him made it a live aboard in Baltimore so this may be his old boat)
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Sorry, noob mistake.

I'm looking for a powerboat. With the size I've been considering (50'-60'), speed is probably an unrealistic concern. Comfort, simplicity and economy are the top features I'm looking for.

Thanks all!
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Marine Trader, Grand Banks Trawlers make excellent live aboards.
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Old 09-03-2009, 09:08 PM
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Why not have the best of both worlds, that would be something like a 50' Island Trawler. The one my wife & I looked at back many years ago had a nice large inboard diesel coupled with one hugh mast that would save lots on fuel on extended trips. With todays innovations I am sure you could have one rigged that could be handled by one experienced sailor Good luck on your quest!
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Start by doing the math on what it costs to keep a 50-60' boat in the DC area. Ain't cheap, nor are there an abundance of large slips available.
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Good luck finding a live-aboard slip in DC there is a waiting loooong waiting list. That being said Grand Banks are pretty boats and comfy too.
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I LOVE being on the water and I'm thinking about leaving the shore behind.

I'm looking for make/model recommendations for a boat suitable for:
* one person to live aboard year round
* 2-4 overnight guests for the weekend/week
* good for cruising the Chesapeake
* good for cruising the ICW

and if possible?
* good and safe for visiting the Caribbean
Outer Reef Yachts 53-115 63 and 65 are the most popular boats.
There is a 63 and 65 at the Bay Bridge Marina available for showing.
Extremely safe and efficient yacht I have first hand knowledge.
www.agyg.com
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Start by doing the math on what it costs to keep a 50-60' boat in the DC area. Ain't cheap, nor are there an abundance of large slips available.
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My boat is for sale, and I lived on it in DC for two years at the CYC. Boat is currently on the Bay, but would gladly bring it back up to a willing buyer. She is a lot of boat for the money due to some cosmetic gel coat crazing issues.

http://www.martinbird.com/searchmbir...searchtype=buy
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