anyone know this 41'?

[danshat]

It's been a horribly depressing day working on mine so I was looking at this one, http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1963.../United-States.

Anyone know her?

[Freeebird]

Not familiar with that one, but it sure does make me appreciate mine that much more. Had a good day on mine with the first cruise of the year.

[SportFishCruising]

On the listing it is stated...'great liveaboard'. Does as 41' really make for good liveaboard accomodations? I can see perhaps an extended cruise life...but a liveaboard?

[DCMY #92]

We lived aboard our 41 for several years after we first got married. After living in houses and collecting stuff, tools, and pets for 30 years I'm not sure we could now live aboard a 141 footer.

[Angela]

I always found "great liveaboard" to mean "she's a slip queen and doesn't run or run well; hasn't left the slip in years."

[SportFishCruising]

Angela, I'm looking for a great HATT liveaboard, not to be a dock queen but to actually liveaboard, be free of land, keeping living expenses in line (ie not having two things to keep up with) and able to pull away from the dock on a whim and cruise during weekends, holidays and days off.
I know everyone has different definitions but that's mine and I need to do it with my children (4) and grandchildren (2 at the moment) but not necessarily all at the same time. If it was to be dock queen, I'd consider a seaway or something like it; but I love the characteristics of an older HATT, the sea worthiness, the build, and ability of going out in almost any condition. I only want to buy once, no mistakes, and have it last the rest of my lifetime. AND, if I win the lottery, I don't want to have my cruising limited .
PS: would a good quality part # 36 long be happy on anything other than a HATT?

And, DCMY, thanks for your opinion. I too think a 41' is to small for a former house owner, tools and self efficienty.

[Finalee]

Don't know her. The list of work done is impressive. If in the market for one I would certainly look at it.

[akintosyali]

I have the same style Hatt. It looks like it has been maintained. I am not sure why there are no pic of the ER. Definitely not a liveaboard, but for the money, it is a good buy as long as the engines are in good shape.

[Freeebird]

I always found "great liveaboard" to mean "she's a slip queen and doesn't run or run well; hasn't left the slip in years."

Not sure how you're coming up with that one Ang. Would you not describe your boat as a great liveaboard?

As for a 41DC serving as a liveaboard, there are several members of this forum living on much smaller boats. I've lived on mine for several months at at time and was very comfortable. It would be plenty big for a couple and maybe even a couple with a child.

[captddis]

It seems that liveaboards have a lot of AC problems.