Back to the topic and away from the curse of America political rant that someone seems determined to insert into any thread, I see determining what to do with one's life, one's boat, one's home, as a very personal decision. For some, selling the home and moving aboard is absolutely right. For others that is often an impulsive decision and leaves them feeling a void in their lives.
We had to take time to figure out what was right for us. Funny, it was easy when we uprooted from NC to move to Fort Lauderdale, made a quick decision and never regretted it a moment. But we can't imagine selling our Fort Lauderdale home and so we spend about 2/3 of our time out cruising, and the remaining time boating locally and on land. For us it has nothing to do with the home but all to do with friends and adopted family.
I would just say to listen to others but understand every one is different and don't allow anyone else to somehow make your choice for you. Preferably listen to those with good and bad experiences, those who never looked back and those who knew they'd screwed up immediately.
Some have found a middle course by leasing their home until they're certain of what they want to do. Others by downsizing the home. If you're not certain find ways to evaluate your choices further, whether through chartering or getting out with friends or trying a "temporary" boat. Mostly just find what in life works for you and follow that.
We had to take time to figure out what was right for us. Funny, it was easy when we uprooted from NC to move to Fort Lauderdale, made a quick decision and never regretted it a moment. But we can't imagine selling our Fort Lauderdale home and so we spend about 2/3 of our time out cruising, and the remaining time boating locally and on land. For us it has nothing to do with the home but all to do with friends and adopted family.
I would just say to listen to others but understand every one is different and don't allow anyone else to somehow make your choice for you. Preferably listen to those with good and bad experiences, those who never looked back and those who knew they'd screwed up immediately.
Some have found a middle course by leasing their home until they're certain of what they want to do. Others by downsizing the home. If you're not certain find ways to evaluate your choices further, whether through chartering or getting out with friends or trying a "temporary" boat. Mostly just find what in life works for you and follow that.