Must love dogs. I love my pups but they do make the boat a bit messy and they do shed. They love the water and are good boat dogs and are well behaved. I keep the boat tidy, but spotless would be a full time job with the dogs on board. My boat was just hauled out for bottom paint and was surveyed 2 years ago. She's in fine condition but is a 24 year old boat. I hope to upgrade the solar and inverter by time we get to the islands to be able to run the AC off the battery bank! Tis' the dream. I am a fairly conservative sailor, and end up motoring a fair amount. We help of the crew I hope to get the sails up more! I have lived aboard for the last 2 years and know my boat well, but look forward to tackling longer passages with the help of crew. I have 2 open cabins that share a head/shower. The owners hull has a full size shower and hot water if the engines are run for a bit. There is plenty of space for a couple to come aboard. Fridge space is likely the limiting factor. I'm not sure what else to write here, but I'm an open book and a generally an easy going good guy, so if you have any questions let me know!