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Originally Posted by Aquadeziac
We are doing the same thing. We bought the live-aboard and are renting a slip. We have spent almost 40 nights on the boat since Memorial Day. We love it. Untie and leave to cruise the lake whenever you want. We are at Gilford Yacht Club, which is a relatively small club(only 60 odd slips), everyone is friendly, great atmosphere. I understand from a friend that West Alton is great too but there is a long waiting list for slips. I think there may actually be 2 or 3 slips for rent at GYC. Purchasing slips can be expensive too. Prices under $80,000 are almost non-existant. There is one slip for sale in Meredith for $179,900. Rentals range from around $4000 to about $6500 depending on location and whether the place is wholly owned or condo-assn. and individually owned. We have always loved camping and loved boating, so this is the best of both worlds. Have fun!  |
I don't mean to hijack the thread but Aquadeziac if there are some slips for rent already for next season in GYC can you put me in touch with the proper people? I am on a private dock next to the club but want a more convenient spot with more parking than my current arrangement allows.
As far as getting back to the conversation at hand we looked long and hard at buying a large liveaboard (42' Regal) but decided that instead of seeing it depreciate rapidly we'd rather spend the extra $$$ and own on an island. We already are up quite a bit in value in just the last year alone (we built). If simply the pleasure of being at the lake and keeping it simple is what you are looking for then I'd say go for it. If you are looking long term then think twice. "Boats are holes in the water..." you all know the rest of this saying for sure!