Why do you seek out women only for an opinion?
Why do you wish to speak to non-sailors?

I have never lived on a yacht (but would like to be inspired more about doing so), but from my experience as a guy who has crewed sloops...

If are on a mooring - get a large dry bag to put your work-clothes and briefcase in for the row to shore due to the wind driven slop in the harbour. You may not be able to get to work on some days per year, although land is only 150m away - a kayak, and a sit-on top at that, rather than a traditional sit-in, will be more versatile in this situation than a tender (small row-boat) that you were wanting to row ashore.

If you are in Tasmania, and do go away on weekend trips on your vessel - get Wellingtons. Runners simply are not warm enough, inclusive of mid-summer. Oh - and the wellingtons will get wet inside and difficult to dry. I assumed this was my own sweat, even while wearing thick socks.

Your bicycle will rust badly on-board; regular maintenance will assist. Even a late-model CF bike will seize without maintenance.

Treats wounds quickly in a marine environment - regular betadine is fine. I have had wounds I have somewhat ignored in suburbia heal quickly with a soapy wash - yet lesser scrapes and scratches at anchor have swelled and worse.

Occasional glimpses of nudity (usually partial) is not an option with anyone and everyone on board. It will happen.

It will be cool and humid on regular occasions below decks. Additionally this leads to condensation internally - which runs down the walls > be prepared to regularly sponge out bilges (easily located below floorboards along the companion way).

Do much on deck - eating meals, yoga/stretching. Being below deck can make you constantly sleepy. You can do these things in the cooler months; wear a neckmuff/buff for comfort. A scarf will blow away sooner or later.

You should not be embarrassed, nor put-off, by your own sea-sickness (if any). But you will need to stay happy so as not to bring others off-side.

I am constantly surprised/appalled at how much alcohol boaties insist on consuming. Be cautious of skippers of other vessels coming aboard for a drink - and then getting very drunk on their own grog. If they don't get very drunk, they may bore you talking for seemingly hours about the best beer or whiskey... while you are anchored in a wilderness area, for goodness sakes.

Best wishes.

seahorse7 said..

Anyone females out there who have lived on one? I am about to share life on one and need conversation with other female non-sailors who have done so. Seahorse7

Are you MaD?
As a yachty for many years I'm going to speak the truth to ya wench, Don't .
We are all nuts about our boat and only want you for sex, cleaning and more sex...
Dreams of faraway beaches and beautiful islands are our lure to catch ya and take you to the bunk or galley...
But if you insist I'll take you away from him!...

seahorse7 said..

Anyone females out there who have lived on one? I am about to share life on one and need conversation with other female non-sailors who have done so. Seahorse7

Just suck it and see if you like the taste. One hand for yourself and one for your ship. There is a learning curve but once you are past that you will find that life afloat is far better than life ashore.

I might look like a bloke but I am really just a big sheila.