Popular Post Jen65 Posted August 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2022 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 ! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeyIdea Posted August 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) 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, 2022 by MikeyIdea 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 48 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: He's not done it yet that was in reference to his first trip here about 5 years ago.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.B Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, 1FinickyOne said: why don't we both sign on as shipmates? How big is this yacht then? How many cabins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, BritManToo said: Running costs on a sailing boat would be ZERO. Wrong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: "Sharp as a bowling ball". Don't be so hard on yourself. Duh... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: No need to emphasise it! You're funny. Everyone needs a friend like you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, PJ71 said: You're funny. Everyone needs a friend like you. Welcome aboard then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said: Welcome aboard then! He could be Master Bates or Seaman Stains 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted August 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, PJ71 said: He could be Master Bates or Seaman Stains I'll be Roger the cabin boy! Edited August 28, 2022 by BritManToo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degrub Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 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 ] the money you need to spend regularly to keep a system or organization working the money you need to spend in order to keep and use a vehicle Edited August 29, 2022 by FritsSikkink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 16 hours ago, BritManToo said: I'll be Roger the cabin boy! and on lannd you can be Jeeves the butler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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