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Forum ( -   -   Too Much Boat? (  Tanny 11-09-2009 10:59 AM  Too
Much Boat? Hello everyone,  I'm in the process of researching
before buying a boat to live aboard and single hand - probably
in the Caribbean. I'm planning on doing this alone, at least to
start, I'm 57 and have no family - and I don't have a lot of
sailing experience. I'm going to the USVI in April to take an
extensive Ocean Sailing and Navigation course. My experience to
date is many years ago in university - took a good, basic
sailing course and went on a few cruises, piloted by others.
I've posted questions here about rigging for single-handed
sailing a 34-40 foot boat and got some excellent advice.  I've
also read a few other threads on this site about cruising.  Up
to now, I've identified the following 'needs'.  1. I want to
spend as little time in a slip as possible - preferring to try
being 'on the hook', so storage of water, fuel, waste and basic
living needs is important