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Thanks for all the replies. It is a Canadian-built boat, which, as I understand it, means that there is no duty charge due to NAFTA?

Is anybody familiar with what it takes to buy a Canadian boat and have it transferred to the USA? Customs enforcement, licensing, etc? Thanks, Dan

That's the one!

Phil, point well taken about winter living. I imagine keeping everything warm and dry is a real struggle. Keeping the air moving and the temperature up has got to be key. I am also a member of the live aboard forum. I figure I want to do this right the first time, rather than find out about...

Thanks, Baker - some promising looking boats in my region.

Anybody going to be at Trawler Fest in Anacortes on Saturday the 19th? If so, I'll see you there...

Papa Charlie, thanks for the great reply. Some real wisdom in what you say.

I think this is great advice. My research was definitely pointing me in this direction.

This is the absolute truth. You don't realize how little you need until you get rid of all your "necessities"... Good words.

Good questions! 1) Single 2) It will be used as a boat as well as a home. I have three-day weekends, so it'll go out often, plus probably one two-week trip per year. 3) Mostly Puget Sound, the inside passage to Alaska would be as serious as it got. 4) What would best suit my needs? 5) Loves me...

I am currently in the process of researching and transitioning to a live-aboard lifestyle. After researching all different types of boats, I decided on a full-displacement trawler, thus my new membership on this fine forum. I live in the PNW, and I hope to get something 34-40 feet, diesel, for...