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dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug

B33rChiller posted:

As an aside: I find it strange that you'd have trouble getting a steel hull insured, considering steel is the #1 choice of material for ship construction. I've got no experience with insuring a boat because I know better than to buy a boat.

I don't know poo poo about boats, but commercial vessels are going to be much better maintained than a 40 year old houseboat that's constantly stationary.

Cool thread. I think it would be a rad idea if you were buying a boat with cash, but since you're not I think it's a pretty crap idea. Are your finances strong enough that if you're stuck pitching $1500/mo at it you'll be ok?

I too think an RV is a far better idea as an alternate living arrangement. Or you know, just a boring ol' apartment.

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dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug
Double post: Here are boat threads from AI and DIY, you'll likely get much more experienced people telling you not to do it there

AI:
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3682371

DIY:
http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3503087

dreesemonkey
May 14, 2008
Pillbug
I haven't seen you post in any of the boating threads that I linked to on the forum yet.

Nor have you responded to the ~$800 wrap every year at least doubling your assumption of monthly heating costs.

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