JohnP
Guru
- Joined
- Dec 13, 2009
- Messages
- 1,362
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- V E N T U R E
- Vessel Make
- 1996 36' Island Gypsy Classic
Scoobert, There is only so much you can do to save money fixing boats.
Sure, You can patch things up and keep it running--but if it quits when you really need it, you will wish you had done it right.
I think you are a little unhappy with the current system that exists in this country.
If you want to live off the grid--a trawler is not the answer. The bottom line is from the moment you buy one--someone will be looking for money. This will never stop until you no longer own the boat.
Why do you think so many are donated or given away.
The only boat to live off the grid on is a SAILBOAT and keep moving.
Otherwise a cabin in the mountains is a nice way to beat the system.
Than you do not have to worry about hurricanes while you are away from you loved ones doing a trucking job.
The system works if you let it--life itself can be an adventure.
Hope you find peace in whatever you are doing.
JohnP
Sure, You can patch things up and keep it running--but if it quits when you really need it, you will wish you had done it right.
I think you are a little unhappy with the current system that exists in this country.
If you want to live off the grid--a trawler is not the answer. The bottom line is from the moment you buy one--someone will be looking for money. This will never stop until you no longer own the boat.
Why do you think so many are donated or given away.
The only boat to live off the grid on is a SAILBOAT and keep moving.
Otherwise a cabin in the mountains is a nice way to beat the system.
Than you do not have to worry about hurricanes while you are away from you loved ones doing a trucking job.
The system works if you let it--life itself can be an adventure.
Hope you find peace in whatever you are doing.
JohnP