The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat by Nicholas, Mark -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

1. Introduction

Who is the author? (See “About the Author”) Is living aboard a good thing? The philosophy of this book:

2. Let’s Get Started!

The Steps to Living Aboard

Choose Your Boat Wisely Buy Your Boat Move Aboard

Perceptions Terminology

General Terms The Listing Sheet

3. Choosing Your Boat

Boats DO Grow On Trees! Including and Excluding Boats The Factors

Power vs. Sail Wood vs. Fiberglass New vs. Old Budget Big vs. Small Space and Storage Use Equipment Comfort Quality and Finish Location

Resources

4. Buying Your Boat

Do You Need A Broker? The Buying Process

Preapprovals Making an Offer

Having an Offer Accepted

The Survey

Post-Survey Negotiations Insurance Financing The Closing

5. Choosing Your Marina

Marinas—In General Factors

Location Atmosphere Well-Protected Amenities Conveniences Rules Culture Service Security and Safety Costs

6. Estimating Costs

Cost Spreadsheet Initial Costs Monthly Costs Seasonal Costs Operating Costs Special Assessments Savings and Offsets Conclusions

7. Preparing To Live Aboard

Basics Mental Preparation Comfort Life Aboard

Essentials

Cruising

8. Families, Children, and Pets

Spouses/Partners Children The Transition Family Safety Pets

9. Amenities

Entertainment and Fun

Music/Stereo Systems Television and Reception DVDs, Digital Video, and Videotapes

Communications

Telephone Service Radio Communications—VHF and SSB Internet Access and E-mail

Conveniences

Refrigeration Power Use and Creation Battery Chargers and Alternators Generators/Solar Panels/Wind Generators Inverters Battery Monitor

Water Systems

Water Filtration/Purification Water Heaters Watermakers

Navigation and Safety

GPS Radar Chartplotters and Laptops Autopilots Weather Reports Anchor Alarms Other Safety Systems and Equipment

Other Cool Things

Anchor Windlass Dinghy Davits Laundry Lights Marine Heads and Sewage Treatment Security Systems

10. Climate

Dampness/Humidity

Ventilation Moisture and Humidity Condensation Reducing Humidity and Condensation

Temperature

Heating Radiant Heat Central Heat Shrinkwrapping or Canvas Covers Snow and Ice Snow and Ice on the Dock Snow and Ice on Deck

Other Safety Issues

11. Safety and Sanitation

Safety

Fire and Fire Suppression Propane Alcohol Stoves Space Heaters Gasoline Fumes Water, Floods, and Sinking Bilge Pumps Through-hulls and Seacocks Water Hookups Stuffing Boxes Engine (Raw Water) System Freezing Water Slick Docks Carbon Monoxide

General Health

Safe Food Safe Water Gray Water Pollution Generated from Cleaning and Washing Solutions Garbage

12. Government Oversight

General Requirements Limitations on Liveaboards Safety

Alcohol and Drugs Use Possession

Search and Seizure Forfeiture Sanitation International Law

13. Final Words

Final Advice Favorite Things Resources

Magazines Forums Websites/Blogs Books

Acknowledgments

Afterwords About the Author Index

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