Just wanted to say glad I found this place because it seems there are a lot of South Louisiana people here. I welcome all advice but for all the water we have, it is different boating life.
A little bit about me.
1) I grew up in Grand Isle, La during the summer working for my Papa unloading shrimp boats thirty something years ago. Grew up and water and have had a boat off and on since then. The biggest being 20ish although I have piloted bigger boats (shrimp, oyster luggers, tug) it was just a hold the wheel in the gulf or bayou Lafourche.
2) My Parrin is a newly retired captain of a 312' supply boat and he is willing to teach me how to pilot a bigger boat.
3) For two years I worked on an inland cement barge were I've had to help the captain do maintenance on everything. Engines, electrical, etc. Also have access to a carpenter to help me make interior improvements.
4) Single and my daughter is in college.
Now for the help part.
What I want is a boat I can live on, take it to Grand Isle, Mississippi, Alabama, and hopefully the Keys. Go up river to Natchez etc. As much as I would like to go to Cuba etc, I own my on business so weekend trips and one three week trip. I would like to also have enough room to have guest aboard. Cruising is no fun alone.
1) The hardest part is finding a place to moor the boat. You think Baton Rouge having a river running through it there would be a place to park a boat. Anyone have any creative suggestions? I've got a couple of calls out to some tug companies to see if I can rent a slip but generally you can't have booze and need a TWIC card to get on the docks. I can dock it in Madisonville and commute 1hr each.
2) Budget is 300k tops and ~60' max. Boats that I have looked at on the internet are Chris Craft Roamer/Constellation (really love the Constellations) Burger Cockpit Motor Yacht, Bertram 57 Motor Yacht, and of course the Hattaras. Open to suggestions on boats. Prefer not to have a gas boat or at least be able to switch them to diesel.
3) Besides here, is there a place to do research on boats?
4) Needs to have or be able to have A/C.
5) I did fall in love with the 1931 Boeing Fantall but I think that would be a money pit. The boat is complete restored but getting it here from Washington, etc . might be a problem. I do love old things and am not scared of of them. I have a Fiat Spider that requires more maintenance than a jet fighter.
So while lurking, I made out a list of what I need. A decent kitchen to cook, room to store things( sometimes I have to wear a tux and suit..could store this at work no problem) , awesome awesome wood (might be the booze talking), and a classic look.
Thanks everyone.
A little bit about me.
1) I grew up in Grand Isle, La during the summer working for my Papa unloading shrimp boats thirty something years ago. Grew up and water and have had a boat off and on since then. The biggest being 20ish although I have piloted bigger boats (shrimp, oyster luggers, tug) it was just a hold the wheel in the gulf or bayou Lafourche.
2) My Parrin is a newly retired captain of a 312' supply boat and he is willing to teach me how to pilot a bigger boat.
3) For two years I worked on an inland cement barge were I've had to help the captain do maintenance on everything. Engines, electrical, etc. Also have access to a carpenter to help me make interior improvements.
4) Single and my daughter is in college.
Now for the help part.
What I want is a boat I can live on, take it to Grand Isle, Mississippi, Alabama, and hopefully the Keys. Go up river to Natchez etc. As much as I would like to go to Cuba etc, I own my on business so weekend trips and one three week trip. I would like to also have enough room to have guest aboard. Cruising is no fun alone.
1) The hardest part is finding a place to moor the boat. You think Baton Rouge having a river running through it there would be a place to park a boat. Anyone have any creative suggestions? I've got a couple of calls out to some tug companies to see if I can rent a slip but generally you can't have booze and need a TWIC card to get on the docks. I can dock it in Madisonville and commute 1hr each.
2) Budget is 300k tops and ~60' max. Boats that I have looked at on the internet are Chris Craft Roamer/Constellation (really love the Constellations) Burger Cockpit Motor Yacht, Bertram 57 Motor Yacht, and of course the Hattaras. Open to suggestions on boats. Prefer not to have a gas boat or at least be able to switch them to diesel.
3) Besides here, is there a place to do research on boats?
4) Needs to have or be able to have A/C.
5) I did fall in love with the 1931 Boeing Fantall but I think that would be a money pit. The boat is complete restored but getting it here from Washington, etc . might be a problem. I do love old things and am not scared of of them. I have a Fiat Spider that requires more maintenance than a jet fighter.
So while lurking, I made out a list of what I need. A decent kitchen to cook, room to store things( sometimes I have to wear a tux and suit..could store this at work no problem) , awesome awesome wood (might be the booze talking), and a classic look.
Thanks everyone.