A boat on the river opposite Newcastle city, NSW, Australia

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  Description

  I have a boat that is moored on the Hunter river, Stockton side. It’s a 41 foot ketch that is quite nice inside. Kitchen lounge dining area bedroom toilet, no shower. And to get out to the boat you have to paddle a dinghy. I have life jackets and safety gear on the boat including a marine radio.
  Up until recently I’ve been living on the boat but no plans to do so in the medium term now, so this is a boat for you to stay on without a host.
  It’s a steel boat and it has rust here and there on the deck and the cockpit area. So I’m after someone who knows how to use their hands and might like to chip away at the rust in exchange for staying on the boat. My expectations are reasonable, I’m hoping for somebody who will enjoy their time and not feel burdened, and at the same time I would need to see some headway being made over time.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  For me it’s mostly about sharing and having a good time. We can all learn from each other. For travellers I would love to share some things about this country, show you around a bit, and also invite you to enjoy a place to stay for a while and feel free to do your own thing.

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  Help

  Working on the rust involves using battery tools that require a bit of strength and skill, so some experience would be necessary. I would provide protective gear required.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Double bedroom down the back of the boat, a single in the middle and a single up the front. The lining on the back bedroom is off due to some incomplete work

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  What else ...

  For surfers there’s a good little known break a short walk from the boat. Ferry from Stockton to the city of Newcastle

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Plenty of parking near the dinghy rack

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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