I’ve never owned a boat in my life and now that I live near the sea I would love to own a small boat to travel along the coast from one city to another.

I have no experience with boats so that’s why I would love to hear some advice if you have any.

Would you recommend a used one or a new one?

And should I get a sailing boat or a motorboat and what type would you recommend? I don’t think I’ll have enough means to get a boat with a room inside, unless it’s relatively cheap.

And is learning how to navigate a sailing boat a long process?

  • SurpriZe@lemm.eeOP
    3·
    5 months ago

    I’m an expat in Vietnam so it’s a bit challenging in regards to where to begin. That’s why asked.

    • aaaaace@lemmy.blahaj.zone
      2·
      5 months ago

      Perfect! There will still be boatbuilders there, and there are large wooden boat shops because cheap labor.

      Start walking around the docks and looking around for personal boats and builders.

      Find out what the indigenous folks use to get around on their own. I bet they mostly ride commercial boats, but there are always people who don’t.

      Boats are designed for the waters they ply, different condittions everywhere.

      You need ti learn localdesigns and materials, weather and nav conditions, how to repair and maintain, etc. Adding a motor is more learning and complexity, but also convenience.

      Woodenboat magazine has a forum, for years there was a restoration thread from Vietnam but the poster passed on. It’s lukely the thread is still there.