South of Heaven

I did a double take when I saw this thread title! Lol.

The Camano 31 is an awesome boat and has a very loyal fanbase (which can be seen at Camano Pacific owners or ECCO). I like the boat a lot!

The only reason why I'm selling her is because I'm officially a fulltime live aboard now. I've been aboard since late September. I would like a 40'+ boat that has two staterooms, more storage and living space. Living on a Camano is by no means cramped and everything is laid out nicely but hey, it's still only a 30 foot boat and I have to live here 24/7, 365! This winter will be a great test though because I highly doubt my boat will sell until next spring. Gonna be fun this winter on the Camano!....and cold!

There are a few used boats that are on the top of my list with my budget of $200k. I'll list them in order of my preference.

1. Mainship 400 trawler (preferably 2005 and up)

2. Grand Banks 42 classic (post 1986)

3. Heritage East 36 ( post 2000). The Heritage is a little smaller than what I want but the layout is awesome! Very cool boat and bang for buck is high.

4. Bayliner 4788 (post mid 1990s).

5. Monk 36 (preferably 2000 and up)


We shall see. Gonna be an interesting 2019. Lots of changes!
 
Jason,
Also look at the Heritage 40/42, as well as other SunDeck trawlers in that same category.

Another favorite is the Defever 44. The GB is a "pretty boat"--lots of varnish--and generally well made. But I find the furniture uncomfortable--unless modified.

My personal feeling is that the 40 to 49 foot "Sundeck Trawlers" are the best of liveaboards. We had a Symbol 41--very similar to the Heritage--maybe a step above in decor. The reason to go up to 49' is to get a cockpit aft. One advantage of the SunDeck boats, is that you can reach the flying bridge from lower station or pilot house, without going outside onto the deck and. exposing yourself to risks. Also have some very nice open air living areas--which the trunk cabin trawlers don't have.
 
Ssobol and James: NO WAY! A houseboat?? I use my boat (a lot) and now I live on it. I'm willing to compromise but that not much. Lol.

There are a few houseboats at my marina. Not my bag at all.

I do appreciate the detailed writeup and love that went into those plans though. Thanks for sharing.
 
Well reading the replies was thoughtful, and you have been on an interesting journey.
And I admire you being able to void yourself of all the STUFF we accumulate in life. Now, I better head to my garage, and try to throw out some of my treasures.
Chromer knows I have a lot of treasures, so he better NOT chime in.
 
I saw something like that "Drifter" in a pretty protected bay on the south west side of Vancouver Island. It had 2 outboards on the stern, I think 50's and a 9.9 on the bow. The owner said he brought it over from Vancouver. That took him 3 weeks.

This is another one I saw, In the desert near Boise.
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Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
When living aboard, especially if it is going to just stay in a slip, I'd lean towards comfort over aesthetics. Straight walls (compared to a curved hull) give you more space in a similar footprint. I like the premise of a houseboat or floating home as a domicile. With a CD-25 tied alongside for when you feel the need to cruise.

Solo on a 40' boat is a lot different from solo in a house, condo, or apartment. The idea of living on a boat is romantic; the reality depends on the circumstances. We enjoyed being on Wild Blue for months at a time, but it was handy to have the truck in the parking lot for supplies and storage. And being in a place like Friday Harbor made it very easy to walk to the store or a restaurant. Wouldn't want to be there, living on a boat, through the winter, though.

Jason has, indeed, been on an interesting journey. Not unusual to move up in size... but most of us spend a bit more time on each interval. :wink:

Having downsized after retiring, we found it wasn't a problem getting rid of stuff, as long as we have comfort.

Good luck with this next chapter, Jason.
 
JamesTXSD":1u46p5mu said:
When living aboard, especially if it is going to just stay in a slip, I'd lean towards comfort over aesthetics. Straight walls (compared to a curved hull) give you more space in a similar footprint. I like the premise of a houseboat or floating home as a domicile. With a CD-25 tied alongside for when you feel the need to cruise.

Solo on a 40' boat is a lot different from solo in a house, condo, or apartment. The idea of living on a boat is romantic; the reality depends on the circumstances. We enjoyed being on Wild Blue for months at a time, but it was handy to have the truck in the parking lot for supplies and storage. And being in a place like Friday Harbor made it very easy to walk to the store or a restaurant. Wouldn't want to be there, living on a boat, through the winter, though.

Jason has, indeed, been on an interesting journey. Not unusual to move up in size... but most of us spend a bit more time on each interval. :wink:

Having downsized after retiring, we found it wasn't a problem getting rid of stuff, as long as we have comfort.

Good luck with this next chapter, Jason.
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Thanks James.
 
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