Hello all,
I've searched forums and articles about liveaboard life, and I think i'd love it, if it was just me. However, most things I read are directed towards retired life or a traveling family, which I don't fit either category.
My wife and I are unfortunately separating after 15 yrs of marriage, and we have 11 yr old and 6 yr old girls, which will be with me 50% of the time.
I'm 39 and will be career minded for the next 20 yrs, so I won't be retired traveling the world or anything. I'll spend most of the time at the marina, with little weekend jaunts and swim calls with the kids and friends.
Now, I've never been able to do this because as much as I love her and she's the one asking for the divorce, my ex-wife is the 5-star hotel type, and requires a walk-in closet. I don't...
Our current living situation is the kids simply walk to school in our neighborhood (Capitol Hill) in DC. Easy move right now would be to find a small rental in the same neighborhood so the kids lives are left as stable as possible. However, i've always wanted to live on a boat, and I now have the chance. The kids would have to be driven to school when they're with me, and won't be walking to their friends houses, but they might actually love the boat life too (maybe not?)...
As for the vessel, I'm looking for a 3 stateroom, so 48-60', and under $200k. There is actually a 58' Hatteras MY for sale at the local marina right now...
So, should I make the jump now or wait until life settles out after the divorce and the kids are a bit older? I have no intensions on getting re-married or start another family...
Any and all advice is appreciated, and thank you in advance!
kind regards,
Brad
I've searched forums and articles about liveaboard life, and I think i'd love it, if it was just me. However, most things I read are directed towards retired life or a traveling family, which I don't fit either category.
My wife and I are unfortunately separating after 15 yrs of marriage, and we have 11 yr old and 6 yr old girls, which will be with me 50% of the time.
I'm 39 and will be career minded for the next 20 yrs, so I won't be retired traveling the world or anything. I'll spend most of the time at the marina, with little weekend jaunts and swim calls with the kids and friends.
Now, I've never been able to do this because as much as I love her and she's the one asking for the divorce, my ex-wife is the 5-star hotel type, and requires a walk-in closet. I don't...
Our current living situation is the kids simply walk to school in our neighborhood (Capitol Hill) in DC. Easy move right now would be to find a small rental in the same neighborhood so the kids lives are left as stable as possible. However, i've always wanted to live on a boat, and I now have the chance. The kids would have to be driven to school when they're with me, and won't be walking to their friends houses, but they might actually love the boat life too (maybe not?)...
As for the vessel, I'm looking for a 3 stateroom, so 48-60', and under $200k. There is actually a 58' Hatteras MY for sale at the local marina right now...
So, should I make the jump now or wait until life settles out after the divorce and the kids are a bit older? I have no intensions on getting re-married or start another family...
Any and all advice is appreciated, and thank you in advance!
kind regards,
Brad