SV JO BETH

Welcome to Consulting for Cruisers!

Living aboard and cruising the oceans in a small boat is a dream many people have. Who hasn’t imagined themselves anchored along a palm tree lined beach at a remote tropical island, or gliding into a fog shrouded cove on the rocky and gorgeous Maine coast? It is an amazing way of life.

For most who pursue it, it’s a radical change from their land-based lifestyle. We’ve met many dozens of folks who decided to sell out and sail away on Monday and are on a boat and gone by Friday, learning as they go – the trial and error method, for sure.

While this is a severe lifestyle change for most who manage to do it, it’s certainly not for everyone. Far and away, most of the cruisers we meet have already been sailing or boating in some capacity before making the proverbial leap, planning for that big day to ‘make the break.’

Regardless of how you plan to join the rest of us already ‘out here,’ we would like to extend an invitation for you to consider our Consulting for Cruisers services. Bill has worked as a marine surveyor for 34 years. He’s performed hundreds of pre-purchase and condition and valuation surveys on all manner of vessels, from small runabouts and pocket cruisers to commercial fishing and charter vessels up to 300 GRT. He also worked as a damage specialist for many marine insurers. His decades of experience have provided him with a solid understanding of what equipment works and works well, and what doesn’t.

Lisa’s sailing background ranges from coastal sailing small day sailors to working as crew aboard 130+’ tall ships. And, we’ve been living aboard Jo Beth full time since 2015. Using our combined 70 plus years of sailing and live aboard experience and professional knowledge, we will work with you to make your transition from landlubber or day sailor to voyaging sailor and live aboard cruiser a reality.

Among the services we offer:

·      Assistance in determining what type of boat will best suit your anticipated cruising style

·      Guidance with the boat purchasing process; from finding your dreamboat, to finding and hiring a marine surveyor

·      Helping you make the best choices in equipment, gear, and modifications to outfit your ideal cruiser

Our services are very affordable, tailored to your specific needs, and are almost always less than the cost of an annual haulout. Plus, you can start and stop our services at any time. Please use the Contact Us link to inquire about our rates, specific services we offer, and how we may be of help in fulfilling your cruising dreams!