48 foot liveaboard?

J3ff

Been thinking about doing this for a while.. down south. Getting a little closer, dock limit will be 48 ft..  any specific models stand out? $250,000 or less.. 

Doesn't need a guest room - would prob turn that into a small office/computer room.. 

Does need a separate shower, washer drier a plus. 

Something like this - http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/12464 

or for Handy http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/49000 ha ha

rasbury

That fly bridge will certainly give you more very comfortable quarters and better secured- I'm sure that is a nice boat! No mrs jf33 to consider in this sort of move?

LaRea

How will you use it?  Anchored live-aboard?  Great Loop cruiser?  Bahamas island hopper?  Three very different sets of requirements!  

That Silverton is nice, but they can be had for half the price [edit: maybe I exaggerated, but can be had for less!] if you find a motivated seller and you don't mind doing a little work.  

Handymans342

42 jefferson

J3ff

LaRea said:

How will you use it?  Anchored live-aboard?  Great Loop cruiser?  Bahamas island hopper?  Three very different sets of requirements!  

That Silverton is nice, but they can be had for half the price [edit: maybe I exaggerated, but can be had for less!] if you find a motivated seller and you don't mind doing a little work.  

The plan is it'll be 1.2 miles from my job a part time job down there will have a few boats to choose from to go for cruises and such, just assume this would be a home during the week, and possibly on long weekends it'll head somewhere in the keys... will be a dock w/ power water and cable. 

J3ff

rasbury said:

That fly bridge will certainly give you more very comfortable quarters and better secured- I'm sure that is a nice boat! No mrs jf33 to consider in this sort of move?

No mrs. yet, but I've got a feeling it'll sneak up on me right after moving in!

rasbury

So what is the job that works with this dream set up?

Dream_Inn

Handymans342 said:

42 jefferson

I actually agree with Handy.  The older Jefferson can be a nice size boat for a decent price. 

The 480 SeaRay Motoryacht is very roomy and can be had for easily under $200k if you look around.  This is one I had thought about when buying my current boat.  But, you will be going up and down stairs quite a bit.

craigswardmtb

Motor yachts will definitey give you the most room but they tend to look like sneakers and are not that seaworthy. We were/are looking at sportfishers in the 48 range. I like Viking, post, and Ocean Yacht (later years to avoid the hull issues).  We want space indoor and outdoor, and speed. With that said I also looked at some MYs. I really liked Searays 48my. 
Lots of great spacious trawlers out there too. 

Handymans342

Carver makes some nice ones too

raybo3

I had an older Caver. Very nice boat. Well made and Carver did not waste any space. Every little nook and cranny served a purpose.......... Just say'n

J3ff

rasbury said:

So what is the job that works with this dream set up?

A few simultaneous jobs, some part time and one full time at the same time all during different parts of the year.. property management, captain/mate, technology education, trip/event planning ..  

J3ff

craigswardmtb said:

Motor yachts will definitey give you the most room but they tend to look like sneakers and are not that seaworthy. We were/are looking at sportfishers in the 48 range. I like Viking, post, and Ocean Yacht (later years to avoid the hull issues).  We want space indoor and outdoor, and speed. With that said I also looked at some MYs. I really liked Searays 48my. 
Lots of great spacious trawlers out there too. 

Def. doesn't need to leave the dock, honestly if I could find one without engines that would be even better! 

Handymans342

I do prop management

J3ff

Handymans342 said:

I do prop management

It's a good gig, as long as it's for the right people!! 

LaRea

Have a look at the Carver 506.  Enclosed flybridge, nice galley with a stand-up fridge, huge living spaces.

Example:
http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2000-carver-506-motor-yacht-103266166/?refSource=standard listing 

LaRea

No lie.  Zero canvas, microwave convection oven, lighted cedar closets ...  

One thing I've heard about tall, heavy boats like this is that stability can be an issue.  In other words, some of them roll a lot.  Sure, it weighs 25 tons, but how much does it roll when you walk from port to starboard?  Just something to consider and compare when you start visiting boats.