Many thanks for all of your replies, they are all interesting to me. If I get my finger out over the next year I would ready to leave around this time next year. I may be able to arrange some work with one of my present employers but would prefer to live on just the income from my house. It will produce, at todays rates, around £1000 per month. Realisticly I would need to be able to survive on £800 a month, allowing for times with empty rooms etc. I would see income from work as a bonus. How does this sound as a budget? Allan
-------------------- I am now looking for a Bilge keel boat, 28-33 feet.