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I have a friend who wants to live aboard a ship while traveling the islands... He wants to buy a small boat. 

 

What are the dangers or problems related to this?

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31 minutes ago, degrub said:

Engine, fuel leak, petrol, …

has your friend ever lived aboard a sailboat before for an extended time ?
is this solo or with “crew” ?

 

buy a boat. Watch the money go down the drain for the continual maintenance and refit.


 

he has owned boats before... 

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53 minutes ago, thainet said:

pirates, permits, barnacles.

this is more what I was looking for - things specific to Thailand... if you can elaborate on any of this I will pass the info along to him..

 

one of my concerns was pirates... but permits? how much? 

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If he can afford this type of boat i don't know why he wouldn't just go to islands and stay in nice hotels for his travels, way less hassle.

 

But each to his own...

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yes ... I'd be very worried about one's own security & safety ....  more and more yacht going folks are getting robbed and kidnapped for ransom every year.

 

It would probably be quite appealing for a couple of hours but that's about it.  

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12 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

yes.. but once and he had a great guide. 

One visit to Thailand and he wants to take on a challenge like that??

 

School boy error, as a friend i'd be doing everything i could to s**t can that idea.

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7 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

One visit to Thailand

He is an international businessman... and been in places rougher than here... i think he might just be looking for an adventurous way to die... but that is up to him.. 

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Just now, 1FinickyOne said:

He is an international businessman... and been in places rougher than here... i think he might just be looking for an adventurous way to die... but that is up to him.. 

He could go to Kabul and start touching up the local talent?

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10 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

He could go to Kabul and start touching up the local talent?

no profit in Kabul and if this nutter were staying w/you, you would not need any security... except from the wife, there you might be on your own...

 

why don't we both sign on as shipmates? 

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1 hour ago, degrub said:

Can a non-resident or  foreigner buy and own  a boat in Thailand ? Just curious.

 

 

yes of course , but you can not engage in anything commercial as a foreigner , you would have to employ a Thai Captain.    You need to register the boat with the Marine Dept. who will inspect the boat for safety and then annual inspection .  

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