All in the Same Boat: Family Living Aboard and Cruising [Hardcover]

Tom Neale (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1997

Ever daydream about what it's like to quit your job, sell your house and most of your possessions, say good-bye to your neighbors, and set sail with your family--permanently? Tom and Mel Neale left their 9 to 5 world nearly two decades ago and never looked back. In 1979 the Neales left their law and education careers and traded their suburban home for a three-room boat. Now their neighborhood is a Chesapeake Bay cove, or a secluded Bahamian beach, or anywhere else they choose to anchor. And along the way they raised two daughters. For the Neales, living aboard and cruising is about taking control of their world and their environment, a sometimes difficult but always rewarding existence. All in the Same Boat is one family's testament to the belief that you can lead your own life, whatever that might be. For the Neales, it hasn't been a vacation. Instead of living to work, they work to live, but they make time for adventure and play, too. Here's everything you need to know to follow them: choosing the right boat; provisioning for long-term cruising; getting along in close quarters; learning what you can leave behind; earning a living--and how to hold on to the money; what to expect in the cruising life, and how to handle it; preparing the crew and boat; raising--and educating--kids; keeping in touch; making the ocean your backyard.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book will become a bible for those getting ready to take the plunge." --Cruising World

From the Back Cover

Tom and Mel Neale left their 9 to 5 world nearly two decades ago and never looked backed. Here's everything you need to follow them: choosing the right boat; preparing the crew and boat; provisioning for long-term cruising; raising--and educating--kids; getting along in close quarters; earning a living--and how to hold on to the money; keeping in touch; what to expect in the cruising life, and how to handle it; learning what you can leave behind; making the ocean your backyard.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 374 pages
• Publisher: International Marine; 1st edition (January 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070464340
• ISBN-13: 978-0070464346
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,245,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first book you MUST read if you are going cruising., March 10, 1998

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This review is from: All in the Same Boat: Family Living Aboard and Cruising (Hardcover)

The reason I rate this a "first read" if you are seriously considering cruising is because so many people with limited or no experience living on a boat undoubtably have many misconceptions about life aboard. This kind of lifestyle is harder and more demanding than the sit-at-the-dockside- weekender could imagine. Tom Neale's description of the sober realities of cruising life are enough to talk the faint of heart or the misdirected out of it before they make a big mistake. As the book progresses, Tom's contagious enthusiasm becomes more and more apparent. He writes in an easy style with wry humor. His advice is well thought out, accurate and should be considered "Cruising 101." Don't forget to take notes as you read.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All in the same boat, January 13, 2000

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John A. DeStefano (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All in the Same Boat: Family Living Aboard and Cruising (Hardcover)

This is by far the best of all the boating books we ordered and has really helped us a lot in planning and learning more about living aboard or just cruising for now. My wife and I have both read the entire book and we will certainly read it again and again. There is so much information packed in this book. So much to learn. We Love It. Sincerely, John & Heidi

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, May 20, 2001

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Randy Goode - See all my reviews

This review is from: All in the Same Boat: Family Living Aboard and Cruising (Hardcover)

I loved this book! As a current live aboard I really enjoyed everything presented about family life for cruisers. The insights the young daughters give helps understand how kids aboard percieve the experience. Excellent reading for anyone thinking of moving onto a boat with a family.