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>Thanks Sue,
>I do know what you mean, but look at it this way: I could hire a
>boat for a week or two, I could have a nice holiday and it could
>perhaps put me off or make me more determined, but exactly what
>would I have really learned from the experience?
Right, now I know you arent a spammer more advice. Both the rboa (residential
boat owners ass) and nabo (national ass of boat owners produce books/pamphlets
on living afloat and buying boats. There web sites also provide info. (just put
.org.uk after the letters)
I have been living on our boat for 20 years but I am part of a couple.
Working locks can be hard and gas bottles are heavy. Having said that I know
several single ladies who do cruise the system. Boats are fine to live on,
because they have no weight problems. You can have domestic
appliances/furniture. We have a full sized Rayburn.
Friends arent a problem as you meet people wherever you go and mostly you
can't tell what they are like by the state of their boat.
To ans your question about what you would learn from a holiday. You would learn
to handle a boat. If it puts you off you can look for another dream. If you
want something easier how about full time caravaning or motorhoming? Both are
easier to move around.
I don't mean to put you off but boating is becoming more expensive ( licences
are set to increase greatly due to gov grants being cut). There is NO security
of tenure even if you have a mooring.
And lastly please would you snip replies as much as possible as some of us are
on mobile connections. Aim for 4-5k for messages.
Good luck for the future and I recommend the Lees for practical advice.
Sue nb Nackered Navvy
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