Last night, I spoke with friends on another boat who also have kids, and they're experiencing similar challenges. They mentioned that whatever you estimate for the budget, best to double it, as it tends to cost more than expected. 😅 We should, and could, tackle more work on our boats ourselves to save a significant amount of money.
First! Thanks for taking the time the time to answer some of these questions. I was a little surprised by the annual cost but you are traveling with your whole family. If it were just you and your wife, what would you estimate cost would be, 1/2?
Your on what we call the Zetara level of cruising. Most of us could never realistically sustain that level of cost. We sail on a lot smaller budget and our boat cost a lot less. I agree what ever your budget double it. I hate the what does it cost question because it different for everyone and every budget.
@ we have friends that travel on $24k year. We did that for the first year after spending $80k on our boat and about $60k on a refit including a new dingy and outboard which was 4 years ago. We only haul out if we have to but our haul outs are between $500-$1000 depending on the yard. This year we have to replace our water maker (5k) and next year we are hauling out to repaint the bottom and I want to do some engine work so next years budget will be a little higher but we are also learning to do a lot of the work ourselves as marine rates are way to expensive. But we also live full time on our boat. there isn’t a house in another state to go back to so we don’t put our boat on the hard. Our engine doesn’t use a lot of fuel when motoring and we try and sail everywhere. Our insurance for the states and the Bahamas is only $3000. But we want to go further eventually so we are preparing for that and the survey that they will want.
Without a doubt, I would, and if it fits the budget, I'd recommend the new 42. Outremer has been fantastic to work with when minor issues arose. The 45 is an incredible, ideal boat for a couple.
@ 52 would allow more toys to be added to the journey that’s forsure. We plan to go to the shipyard next year to meet the team. We are flying back to states now and catching up on all your videos since you set out to the Bahamas. Just watched the 42nd birthday video. So happy belated birthday to you. :)
Let us know if you have any other questions for us. We'll make sure to answer them in a future video! :)
Last night, I spoke with friends on another boat who also have kids, and they're experiencing similar challenges. They mentioned that whatever you estimate for the budget, best to double it, as it tends to cost more than expected. 😅 We should, and could, tackle more work on our boats ourselves to save a significant amount of money.
First! Thanks for taking the time the time to answer some of these questions. I was a little surprised by the annual cost but you are traveling with your whole family. If it were just you and your wife, what would you estimate cost would be, 1/2?
You are so welcome!
Your on what we call the Zetara level of cruising. Most of us could never realistically sustain that level of cost. We sail on a lot smaller budget and our boat cost a lot less. I agree what ever your budget double it. I hate the what does it cost question because it different for everyone and every budget.
I'm curious, what would you estimate as the yearly budget? It's a tricky question to answer since everyone’s circumstances are so different.
@ we have friends that travel on $24k year. We did that for the first year after spending $80k on our boat and about $60k on a refit including a new dingy and outboard which was 4 years ago. We only haul out if we have to but our haul outs are between $500-$1000 depending on the yard. This year we have to replace our water maker (5k) and next year we are hauling out to repaint the bottom and I want to do some engine work so next years budget will be a little higher but we are also learning to do a lot of the work ourselves as marine rates are way to expensive. But we also live full time on our boat. there isn’t a house in another state to go back to so we don’t put our boat on the hard. Our engine doesn’t use a lot of fuel when motoring and we try and sail everywhere. Our insurance for the states and the Bahamas is only $3000. But we want to go further eventually so we are preparing for that and the survey that they will want.
When are you heading back to the boat. Shouldn’t you be in the Bahamas by now?
We will head to Charleston in the first week of January and plan to be in Panama by mid-February.
Would you recommend a outremer 45 for a sailing couple with no kids? Anything specific you’d add to the build if you could from standard?
Without a doubt, I would, and if it fits the budget, I'd recommend the new 42. Outremer has been fantastic to work with when minor issues arose. The 45 is an incredible, ideal boat for a couple.
@ 52 would allow more toys to be added to the journey that’s forsure. We plan to go to the shipyard next year to meet the team.
We are flying back to states now and catching up on all your videos since you set out to the Bahamas. Just watched the 42nd birthday video. So happy belated birthday to you. :)