A Potential sea gypsy needs to think not “what size boat can I afford” but “how small a boat can I live on”. I cannot answer that question for you, but I can warn you that boats are getting bigger and bigger as more rich, weekend sailors and retired professionals drive the market. But to give you our own example: our current boat is 36 feet and that is possibly even a little large for a sea gypsy couple. Unless you intend doing a bit of illegal charter (see chapter 10), 36 feet is more than a couple really need (we have some friends who are bringing up two kids on a 36ft boat!).
