I was thinking of buying a sailboat and living aboard. I've heard there are tons of expenses involved, so was wondering if anyone could give me a $ breakdown.
2006-09-08 13:42:28 · 4 answers · asked by No. 6 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
I only lived aboard my Lancer 29 for 9 months. All that time including slip lease, fuel for my truck and the boat, food, insurance, basically everything was $600 a month.. Good luck on the live aboard it is a grand life style... Jim
2006-09-08 13:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We always find it cheaper living aboard than in an apt. You need a good stove, we like the Origa, a nonpressurized alcohol. You need refrigeration and not an ice box, otherwise food does not keep. You need a heater, depending on where you are. You need to keep up the boat exterior and interior. You may need a post office box. Good luck.
2006-09-11 11:26:30 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on where you are,i lived on a 38 ' chris craft in Rhode Island for100$ dock fee and minimal electric rates,roughing it. In Florida you PAY Find an out of the way old style marina wherever you are ,theyre more fun anyway
2006-09-09 16:43:28 · answer #3 · answered by jack s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://sailing.about.com/od/buyingaboat/f/howmuch.htm
A Realistic Monthly Budget
Take your monthly loan payment (if any)
Add your monthly boat insurance payment (if any)
Add any monthly dockage/storage fees
Add a solid 1.66% (1/12th of 20%) of the purchase price for maintenance
And throw in an undetermined amount of dollars towards "miscellaneous depending on size of boat. say $500
2006-09-08 20:47:17 · answer #4 · answered by Erdelac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋