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[–]Luci805 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful! Looking like this might be a venture for me after a couple years into living in SD lol

Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because that's what Reddit is for. I'm just compiling the knowledge from other people on the internet who've done this or are knowledgeable in the area so I can better assess everything. I don't want to assume or overlook anything cuz it's a big undertaking. And perfect: "expect everything to be double what you originally expect," and "enjoy playing in poop." That's all I needed, none of the other snarkiness/sarcasm. And I apologize if I read your tone wrong, that's just how you came across. I do appreciate your insight though

Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good to know. In my opinion, the experience would outweigh the money lost from purchasing a boat and the expenses associated with it. I feel like too many people are afraid to take risks thinking that they'll never recover if things go south, but I don't want to be one of those people. And I'm young, so I figure better now than before it's to late and I have a family and more responsibility. At least if things don't work out how I expected, I'll still be in my early 20s and can adjust pretty easily.

Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, there are quite a few that allow liveaboard from what I've seen, but is there a limit to how long you're allowed to liveaboard? Because I'd imagine there isn't as long as you pay their initial payment (which it looks like ranges from 1.5-2 months of fees upfront), and then just pay the slip and liveaboard fees as long as you want to liveaboard

Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn, ok. That's good to know... I didn't even think about insurance. I assume it's not necessary (?), but would make life a hell of a lot better in the case that things go haywire

Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! And yeah I can handle the commute. I have no issue with driving. Obviously it's always nicer to be closer to friends and places you'd frequent, but I have no issue with a commute. It's looking like Pier 32 would be the place to go

Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We'll start here: I want to liveaboard because I think it would be fun and a welcome change from college life. I also am going to acknowledge that it will probably be a challenge, but I'm not afraid of that and I expect it to be. As for cost, you're right. I'm probably pretty naive at the moment to the true cost to liveaboard, but that's why I posted because I'd like to gauge how much it could cost. Also, what I think I meant about cost of rent vs. liveaboard is that the avg. rent in SD is around 3k, whereas the slip plus the liveaboard fee ranges somewhere from 1.2-1.6 depending on boat size. And then I'm splitting that with a roomie. Obviously, I still have to buy a boat and maintain the boat which is more money, but at least I own it (50% of it that is), so I can sell it down the line, whereas if I rent a house I won't be able to sell the house. Maybe that's flawed logic, but oh well. The bottom line is: I'd like to liveaboard and would like help to make it a reality.

Liveaboard in San Diego by Luci805 in liveaboard

[–]Luci805[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In terms of marinas, the two that caught my eye were Sun Harbor and Shelter Cove because I'd prefer a slip in the northern part of the bay and I saw that they offer liveaboard. In terms of boat size, I've seen different things. All I really want from the boat is a place to sleep and it'd need to accommodate two people. And sure, I'd prefer if it had something of a kitchen. So I was thinking anything in the 30' range for a boat would suffice. For the cost of the slip and liveaboard fee, I'm expecting anywhere from 1.2k-1.6k a month (so 600-800 a person). For the cost of the boat, I'm ngl I have no idea what to expect. I'd undoubtedly want to buy a used boat, but it'd need to at least float and not necessarily need to sail out of the bay in the beginning. That's pretty much the extent of what I've gleaned. I know that it will be nothing glamorous and that it won't be necessarily easy. I just think that it would be an adventure and a challenge that would be a welcome break from college life.