6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Running costs on a sailing boat would be ZERO.

Running costs don't just include fuel !   Any boat has standard costs - Haul outs/anti-fouling/service costs/safety appliance updates/mooring/insurance/inspections/new equipment etc.    It gets expensive if you can't do most of the work yourself !

Sure he can, but there isn't that much in the bay of Thailand. He will get through Koh Mak, Koh chang, Koh kood, Koh tao, Koh samet, Koh Samui and Koh phangan and the islands around there in 4-5 months.  The  andaman side has more. Nice islands around Koh lipe and many islands on the way up to Rayong. 

 

Shouldn't be dangerous. Stay away from cambodia and plan the trip and take your time through the malacca straight. 

Edited August 28, 20223 yr by MikeyIdea

48 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

He's not done it yet

that was in reference to his first trip here about 5 years ago..

1 hour ago, 1FinickyOne said:

why don't we both sign on as shipmates? 

How big is this yacht then? How many cabins?

 

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Running costs on a sailing boat would be ZERO.

Wrong

4 hours ago, degrub said:

Engine, fuel leak, petrol, …

has your friend ever lived aboard a sailboat before for an extended time ?

He didn't say that he was going to be on a "sailboat" [sic], but since when do sailboats have problems with fuel leaks, petrol and engines?

4 hours ago, PJ71 said:

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.

 

"i don't know why he wouldn't just ... stay in nice hotels..."

Probably because that wouldn't constitute living on a boat!

2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"i don't know why he wouldn't just ... stay in nice hotels..."

Probably because that wouldn't constitute living on a boat!

You don't miss a thing do you....

 

Sharp as a bowling ball.

1 hour ago, Chris.B said:

How big is this yacht then? How many cabins?

 

you want to come too now? The boat is not yet purchased... it is an idea that I am hoping to get some more information for him... 

2 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

5 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"i don't know why he wouldn't just ... stay in nice hotels..."

Probably because that wouldn't constitute living on a boat!

You don't miss a thing do you....

 

Sharp as a bowling ball.

"Sharp as a bowling ball".

Don't be so hard on yourself.

2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"Sharp as a bowling ball".

Don't be so hard on yourself.

Duh...

9 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

12 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"Sharp as a bowling ball".

Don't be so hard on yourself.

Duh...

No need to emphasise it!

6 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

No need to emphasise it!

You're funny.

 

Everyone needs a friend like you.

2 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

You're funny.

 

Everyone needs a friend like you.

Welcome aboard then!

2 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Welcome aboard then!

He could be Master Bates or Seaman Stains

13 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

He could be Master Bates or Seaman Stains

I'll be Roger the cabin boy!

Edited August 28, 20223 yr by BritManToo

OP, that's definitely doable, but there is not too much info in your post. As far as I know there are no security issues, there are people keeping sailboats at Samui's bays without living there, haven't heard of any issues.

Moving from the west to the east coast of Thailand is a bit of issue, as the trip is a few thousand kilometres.

There is marina in Phuket and I believe also in Pattaya. From what I heard relatively cheap place to fix liveaboard sailboats is around Satun.

 

All normal visa requirements would apply.

 

noonsite.com would have some recent post and feedback from cruisers visiting Thailand. Also check cruiserforum.com.

 

That's my tentative long term plan as well,  but not necessarily around Thailand.

 

 

5 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

He didn't say that he was going to be on a "sailboat" [sic], but since when do sailboats have problems with fuel leaks, petrol and engines?

a liitle tough to maneuver around harbors then. May even be required for entry. 

18 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Running costs on a sailing boat would be ZERO.

You can forget about that.

running costs

uk/ˈrʌn.ɪŋ ˌkɒsts/ us/ˈrʌn.ɪŋ ˌkɑːsts/

NOUN [ PLURAL ]

1. the money you need to spend regularly to keep a system or organization working
2. the money you need to spend in order to keep and use a vehicle

Edited August 29, 20223 yr by FritsSikkink

19 hours ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Well, I am asking so that wise folk on the subject can pass along information as to the dangers... which I can pass along to him... he is not your typical guy... fearless to the point of maybe having a death wish... you have an extra bedroom or not?

This is not the place to get proper information unless you find the one random boater with experience.  Otherwise your getting opinions and wild ass guesses.. If he's had boats before he should know how and where to get proper information.  Try a marina and talk to a Harbor Master if you want valid info.

OP ....  I came across this story last night ....  it's quite interesting :

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/28/we-feel-truly-alive-meet-the-liveaboards-sailing-away-to-a-new-life

 

 

11 hours ago, degrub said:

17 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

He didn't say that he was going to be on a "sailboat" [sic], but since when do sailboats have problems with fuel leaks, petrol and engines?

a liitle tough to maneuver around harbors then. May even be required for entry. 

Sailboats are boats propelled by the use of sails (yachts with engines are motor yachts) and owners of non-powered sailboats are not incapable of manoeuvering them.  Sailboats are not required to have engines for entry, if they were, there'd be no such thing as sailboats.

16 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I'll be Roger the cabin boy!

and on lannd you can be Jeeves the butler?