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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 952 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Photos: Checkpoint II
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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South of Heaven wrote: |
Wow, that place sold for $700k in 2013. Just like Boston real estate. |
I think the 700k was for the dock. it was one of the last houseboat developments approved for the lake. _________________
Checkpoint II (SOLD 10/2020)
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7444 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
Photos: Blue Water
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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JamesTXSD wrote: | 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.
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. |
Thanks James. _________________ <><><> Jason <><><>
2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht (Twin 385 Crusaders) (SOLD 6/20)
2000 Camano 31 Troll (Volvo TAMD41p) (SOLD 2/19)
2007 C Dory 25' Cruiser (200 hp Suzuki, sold 7/17)
2003 C Dory 19' Angler (80 hp Yamaha, sold 7/16)
1995 C Dory 16' Angler (40 hp Yamaha, sold 2/16) |
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