a nightmare. Take it from someone that that lived aboard and sailed the world for many years. You have no idea of what you are getting into without getting some experience. I never said captain someone else's boat. I said CREW on someone else's boat. As others have said: owning and operating a boat is a great responsibility. YOU are responsible for the lives and safety of those who sail with you. YOU are responsible for the lives and safety of those that may come out the rescue you.