price varies a lot, depends on where you're going and how you like to live... I opted for something that was working, ready to go, could take me across oceans safely and comfortably, and act as my home when I needed to stay put for a bit.
my search criteria was 35-42 feet, blue water capable, strong, proven old boat, $30k - $80k. It took me a few months of looking at boats online to get an idea of what I wanted. So many variables and unknowns and I hadn't even sailed seriously.
my training was a weekend sailing course in the NY harbour. After that, much reading... internet, books. There's a ton of info out there and you realize it's pretty doable.
after I finished working and could finally go and buy a boat, I knew exactly what I wanted. Bought the first boat I saw in person, after drooling for it for months and hoping nobody snatched it. She is a beauty and has treated me well these past few months jumping around the caribbean.
all in all it's a pretty good deal. For the price of a boat I get a home with the world as my backyard. I can't imagine living any other way at this point.
my search criteria was 35-42 feet, blue water capable, strong, proven old boat, $30k - $80k. It took me a few months of looking at boats online to get an idea of what I wanted. So many variables and unknowns and I hadn't even sailed seriously.
my training was a weekend sailing course in the NY harbour. After that, much reading... internet, books. There's a ton of info out there and you realize it's pretty doable.
after I finished working and could finally go and buy a boat, I knew exactly what I wanted. Bought the first boat I saw in person, after drooling for it for months and hoping nobody snatched it. She is a beauty and has treated me well these past few months jumping around the caribbean.
all in all it's a pretty good deal. For the price of a boat I get a home with the world as my backyard. I can't imagine living any other way at this point.