7 Compact Motorsailers for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 - Like Tiny Floating Homes

7 Compact Motorsailers for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 - Like Tiny Floating Homes === 00:27 Nimble Arctic 25 02:10 Viksund Goldfish 31 MS 03:55 Beneteau Evasion 34 05:19 LM 28 06:42 Finnsailer 29 08:27 Fisher 31 10:04 Island Plastic IP 24 === #Motorsailer #liveaboardlife #solosailing #yachtpro === 7 Compact Motorsailers for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 - Like Tiny Floating Homes This video explores seven compact motorsailers that provide comfortable solo liveaboard living after age 55 by combining practical layouts, standing headroom, protected wheelhouses, and retirement-friendly ownership. The video compares seven small motorsailers selected for their ability to function as genuine floating homes rather than simple weekend cruisers. Each boat is evaluated based on interior layout, sleeping arrangements, galley design, onboard facilities, handling characteristics, maintenance considerations, and long-term ownership value. Real owner experiences, technical features, engine recommendations, and practical inspection advice help explain why these compact designs remain popular among retirees, solo sailors, and cruising couples. The focus is on everyday livability, safe handling, and practical long-term cruising instead of sailing performance or racing capability. What's covered in this video: 7 Compact Motorsailers for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 - Like Tiny Floating Homes The Nimble Arctic 25 and how designer Ted Brewer created a compact liveaboard with wide side decks, over six feet of headroom, a bright pilothouse, practical galley, and a dedicated enclosed head. Maintenance advice for the Nimble Arctic 25, including replacement of aging pilothouse windows with manufacturer-specification units to permanently eliminate common leaks. Interior features of the Nimble Arctic 25, including a swivel helm seat, flexible V-berth, two-burner stove, manual pump sink, and practical solo living arrangements. The Viksund Goldfish 31 Motorsailer and how its Norwegian fishing-boat heritage, wide beam, protected wheelhouse, generous storage, and functional galley create a comfortable long-term cruising platform. Why the Viksund Goldfish 31's U-shaped saloon seating, convertible berth, dedicated head, and secure interior layout perform well during extended solo cruising. Handling considerations for the Viksund Goldfish 31, particularly the maneuvering characteristics of its long keel and the benefits of fitting a bow thruster for marina docking. The Beneteau Evasion 34 and how its raised pilothouse, two- or three-cabin layouts, over six feet of headroom, and 79-gallon freshwater capacity support everyday liveaboard life. Practical buying advice for the Beneteau Evasion 34, including inspection of the Perkins 4.108 diesel engine for rear main seal oil leaks before purchase. 7 Compact Motorsailers for Solo Liveaboard Life After 55 - Like Tiny Floating Homes The LM 28 and how its two separate cabins, private shower compartment, comfortable saloon, and efficient galley make it one of the most practical compact retirement cruisers. Why the LM 28's stable hull, comfortable motion, and thoughtful interior design reduce fatigue during extended coastal cruising. The Finnsailer 29 and its semi-enclosed wheelhouse, protected cockpit, separate aft cabin, folding saloon table, and 100-gallon fuel capacity for extended cruising independence. The Fisher 31 and how Wyatt & Freeman redesigned the interior with a forward galley, aft head, 10.33-foot beam, and over 6 feet 2 inches of headroom to maximize interior volume. Why Northshore Yachts adapted the larger Fisher 34 wheelhouse for the Fisher 31, creating exceptional weather protection and a spacious living environment. The Island Plastics IP 24 and how its six-foot headroom, private head compartment, practical galley, protected cockpit, and pilothouse windows transform a compact hull into a capable floating home. Why the Island Plastics IP 24's balanced sailing characteristics and dependable Volvo Penta diesel engine make it especially suitable for retirement cruising. Current market price ranges for the Nimble Arctic 25, Viksund Goldfish 31, Beneteau Evasion 34, LM 28, Finnsailer 29, Fisher 31, and Island Plastics IP 24.