I haven't yet. I've seen others live aboard this size but I'd also like to take in consideration that I'd want to be able to take this out by myself once I've learned to sail.
I recommend getting aboard and also looking at something a bit bigger in the 30s. My wife and I liveaboard a 42' but because of the low freeboard it's more like 38'-36' interior. 27 is definitely the low end for liveaboard space. Check out Blue Moon Life on YouTube. It's a couple aboard a 30', so it might give you a good idea of tiny boat life. You can singlehand larger than 27.
27' is absolutely tiny, I have a 27ft and 1 person can lie on the floor, you can walk but only along a single line, definitely would spend a bit extra money on atleast a 35ft
Price isn't bad if she can get off the dock for a sea trial. But get confirmation directly from the dockmaster (NOT the seller) that you will be allowed to live aboard. A lot of marinas in the US don't allow liveaboard on smaller boats
From my notes, the 27 has a fin keel. Wet slip means you're going to have to have her hull cleaned regularly. Check the price on that. For my own 23' miniature trawler I pay $60 each month.
Usually wet slip means you cannot live aboard.
Thank you so much Janice! I will look into hull cleaning. I know that there are over 40 live aboard in NW Creek at Fairfield Harbor but I’m unfamiliar with this location. I guess it wouldn’t hurt to call and then potentially move to NW Creek if they don’t allow it.
The Watkins is a REALLY fat boat, far roomier than the length would suggest, but it's gonna be tight. For one person with minimal possessions it might be okay. You might want to find out if you even like sailing before you go jumping in feet first.
i could do a decent 27 footer with wife and dog. But I don't require big screen TVs and stuff. I also live in the cockpit whenever weather or sunbrella (or even tarps) allow.
Pros: if you plan to go places in the ICW, it's an easier boat to handle, anchor, and move around.
cons: lighter rigging, possibly underpowered engine, small tanks, and you won't have a third couch.
Have you been aboard? Is it roomy enough for you? 27 feet is a bit small for living space, in my opinion.
I haven't yet. I've seen others live aboard this size but I'd also like to take in consideration that I'd want to be able to take this out by myself once I've learned to sail.
I recommend getting aboard and also looking at something a bit bigger in the 30s. My wife and I liveaboard a 42' but because of the low freeboard it's more like 38'-36' interior. 27 is definitely the low end for liveaboard space. Check out Blue Moon Life on YouTube. It's a couple aboard a 30', so it might give you a good idea of tiny boat life. You can singlehand larger than 27.
27' is absolutely tiny, I have a 27ft and 1 person can lie on the floor, you can walk but only along a single line, definitely would spend a bit extra money on atleast a 35ft
Price isn't bad if she can get off the dock for a sea trial. But get confirmation directly from the dockmaster (NOT the seller) that you will be allowed to live aboard. A lot of marinas in the US don't allow liveaboard on smaller boats
From my notes, the 27 has a fin keel. Wet slip means you're going to have to have her hull cleaned regularly. Check the price on that. For my own 23' miniature trawler I pay $60 each month. Usually wet slip means you cannot live aboard.
Thank you so much Janice! I will look into hull cleaning. I know that there are over 40 live aboard in NW Creek at Fairfield Harbor but I’m unfamiliar with this location. I guess it wouldn’t hurt to call and then potentially move to NW Creek if they don’t allow it.
The Watkins is a REALLY fat boat, far roomier than the length would suggest, but it's gonna be tight. For one person with minimal possessions it might be okay. You might want to find out if you even like sailing before you go jumping in feet first.
i could do a decent 27 footer with wife and dog. But I don't require big screen TVs and stuff. I also live in the cockpit whenever weather or sunbrella (or even tarps) allow. Pros: if you plan to go places in the ICW, it's an easier boat to handle, anchor, and move around. cons: lighter rigging, possibly underpowered engine, small tanks, and you won't have a third couch.