Liveaboard 40ft+ yacht. What is the lowest $ and age I should look at.?

Question:
What, besides everything are the biggest expenses and what should I beware of when shopping for a liveaboard on the west coast of B.C? What are the up and downsides of the lifestyle?

Answers:

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I am not certain if you want a houseboat. or a cruiser that you can live on. Are you a Sailor or a Power Boater. Boats or Vessels are designed with purposes, some are for Cruising, some are for Racing some are both, or neither.
Biggest Expense: You cannot afford it if you have to ask. I certainly cannot, I own a vessel but to dock her with Amenities, water,gas,electric,cleaning,ye... haul out, lay in, paint, etc. It is a lifestyle.
Upside no lawn to mow.
Downside name it. it will or can happen, usually does.
Price of slip fees depends on many things. I don't dare to guess what they are or may be without contacting the Harbour Master or Marina.
It us an adventure every day, some good, some not so good, depends on the perspective of the individual.
Call your nearest Marina and ask them year round rate for a 45'er. Thats alotta boat.
Slocum rounded the world on a 36'er. That was 100 years ago.
I would lower the size, take any lessons offered, and enjoy the vessel.
Houseboat is a Houseboat, $55,000 will get you one, maybe. A 45+ Live Aboard Yacht is a monster. $200,00 will get you one. maybe.
Not trying to off you, dreams are meant to be lived, just know or learn what you intend to do with a vessel, then learn all you can about that vessel.
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I just bought a boat that needs paint, the boat is fuly preped. what type of paint do i need to use??

Docking is a nice expense, Cleaning a greater Expense, Fueling an even greater expense (if yours has the option <some dont>). Maintaining the structure up to 'live-able' codes are very bothersome, depending on the local regulations from whatever city you will be residing in. Basically, for the price of the boat, and the cost to maintain it, you can simply just put a down payment on a house, and use monthly costs for maintenance for a mortgage.

How did sailing ships dock?

The biggest downside to lifestyle (that I've experienced) is lack of involvement in community if you are traveling. And hurricanes and other bad weather. Other than that, you have to love the water, and the ever so present sway that occurs.

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Jet boat Impeller question...?

This is a bit of an odd question with the "lowest" price? Gee, if it were free what would you do?
I would look at the age and condition then get an appraisal from a qualified boat dealer.
You better know what you're getting your self into also when going that size. You need some navigation training, some boat manuvering training, and safety training for certain.
Better have a well known reputable marine mechanic check out the engine(s) and the driveline as they are extremely expensive to repair and/or replace!

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