Norm could you do a segment on how you make your own rum on board the boat as bying it can be quit expencive . The expence run down was not as high as i would of thought it could be but it depends on the life stile of each person and boat size and capabilaty
Was going to do it a while ago, but it is an elegal practice and didn't want to risk fines etc. It is a lot cheaper than purchasing alcohol and better producr too.
Good of you to make this video, Norm, no doubt it will help people understand the cost of this type of lifestyle and allow them to make the decision on whether or not it may suit them. Thank you for all the work you put into your channel, and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Looking forward to watching your channel in the coming year. Cheers Michael.
interesting, you obviously spend as you need to not extravagant but don't hold back. I am on a full pension and on a club marina and hardly ever leave my home waters (Lake Macquarie) as I don't want to. I don't do any maintenance myself and my annual costs, living alone are $18,000.
It doesn't happen very often, if at all these days. Forecasts up to a week out are usually pretty accurate. Otherwise we just have to find somewhere with shelter.
8500 now Dude. Think I'd go the same again. Can buy new Kubota long motors for about$5000. Hope these girls see me out. They're still purring...touch wood.
Good breakdown there Norn. Lot cheaper for fuel on my sailboat, but then I don't live aboard and of course the wind is not free as have to pay for sails.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes Mate, I was watching it when you contacted me about Gaye, and that was about 4 hours ago. Take it easy Lord Dude, and all the very best!
Boatie is a new term for us Yanks. Living on a boat is not terribly eccentric in my book (admittedly unconventional), but doing so without fishing at all just may qualify 😀 there is an interesting backstory there.
There is Jeffery. I ran a large aquarium as my last business and fed numerous fish every other day. Can't bring myself to hook them. But other booties sometimes donate fillets...don't mind eating them. Thanks for watching dude.
Great vid. New subscriber. I have lived on a boat for 8 years. The last few have been on land...however.. miss the water so much and getting back onto the boat. Nice to see a vlog without the T&A.
I'm glad I found your channel with retirement around the corner this year...I plan to live on the Water here in Canada on Georgian Bay. Unfortunately, this will involve Winters in an apartment or move to the West Coast and it is temperate enough to live all year round on a boat in the Vancouver or Victoria area...but the Marina costs in Winter are quite high..,the alternative is to purchase a boathouse/berth which makes more sense.
Welcome aboard. Yep, boathouse berth sounds good, although not familiar with them here. I'm glad I have my berth as they are becoming increasingly harder to come by. Good luck with the plans dude. Thanks for commenting.
Very helpful Norm - I'd give up the morning coffee so I could have an extra glass of wine and up here the fuel is a bit cheaper. Basically though I think you're spot on - besides once were gone it's gone so may as well spend some of it.
Even with the higher diesel prices the fuel bill isn't that bad , though the coffee and dining out bill surprised me , its up there ! You must be happy having no petrol on board , dangerous stuff hey, the plastic containers puffing up like a balloon when in warmer weather......
Great video, having just been down there recently thats a steal… are you allowed to have your residence as the boat or do you use the berth as your “home address”
Excellent video, was quietly wondering on this topic ... looking at it, a 4WD and a big caravan would cost you about the same with fuel, park fees etc ... most informative thank you. PS ... when are you heading down to SA?
Very informative, however, everyone is waiting for the $1 Rum video.
Best not do that video Norm🤣🤣😉
Will have to think about it. There are plenty on UA-cam already Dude.
@@BrentHiggins01 what does the one dollar rum refer to? I'm trying to look it up on UA-cam
52 large for a year, that is crazy, great video
Yeah... thanks dude.
This is probably a stupid question, but these figures you gave are in Australian dollars correct?
Yep dude. Aussie Dollars.
Curious, what is your age?
72
thanks dude, not many would answer that question with honesty , or if at all. cheers, Frank from downunder in Sydney
Thanks Frank.
Merry Xmas mate.
Thanks, Norm
This helped me immensely.
Norm could you do a segment on how you make your own rum on board the boat as bying it can be quit expencive . The expence run down was not as high as i would of thought it could be but it depends on the life stile of each person and boat size and capabilaty
Was going to do it a while ago, but it is an elegal practice and didn't want to risk fines etc.
It is a lot cheaper than purchasing alcohol and better producr too.
i guess google would help hehehe @@MotorSailingforOldDudes
Following on the rum recipe 🥃
Great rundown of costs, thanks and no excess explaining just great factual info :-)
Thanks Peter.
Good of you to make this video, Norm, no doubt it will help people understand the cost of this type of lifestyle and allow them to make the decision on whether or not it may suit them. Thank you for all the work you put into your channel, and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Looking forward to watching your channel in the coming year. Cheers Michael.
Thanks Michael. Merry Xmas and see you next year Dude
interesting, you obviously spend as you need to not extravagant but don't hold back. I am on a full pension and on a club marina and hardly ever leave my home waters (Lake Macquarie) as I don't want to. I don't do any maintenance myself and my annual costs, living alone are $18,000.
Thanks for the comment Dude. I can understand you not wanting to leave the lake. It's a great boating spot.
Thanks Norm great insight on what it’s cost.
Thanks Dude.
what do you do when the weather turn to shit, unexpected
It doesn't happen very often, if at all these days. Forecasts up to a week out are usually pretty accurate.
Otherwise we just have to find somewhere with shelter.
Thanx for sharing mate, how many hrs on motor's? When the time comes what will you replace with or rebuild.
8500 now Dude.
Think I'd go the same again. Can buy new Kubota long motors for about$5000.
Hope these girls see me out.
They're still purring...touch wood.
Thanks
Just what I was looking for
Thanks dude. Glad it helps.
Thanks for doing this it helps with my decision to change the lifestyle. Really appreciate this. Brian Bell
Glad it was helpful Dude.
Good breakdown there Norn. Lot cheaper for fuel on my sailboat, but then I don't live aboard and of course the wind is not free as have to pay for sails.
Yep..Hope fuel comes back a bit soon and I wish someone would tell me why it's so much more at a fuel dock.
Thanks Norm 😊 It is around the same as a grey nomadic life style, I have shared the vid to a few mates that have the dream. Thanks once again
Thanks for sharing Pete. Merry Xmas mate.
Thanks for sharing this with us plebs mate. Cheers!
No problem Angus 👍 Didn't think it was out yet.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes Mate, I was watching it when you contacted me about Gaye, and that was about 4 hours ago. Take it easy Lord Dude, and all the very best!
Thanks Norm appreciate the insight and thanks for sharing
No worries Dude. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks norm was a great video
Thanks Richard. Merry Xmas
The video I've been waiting for !
Great. Thanks for watching.
Boatie is a new term for us Yanks. Living on a boat is not terribly eccentric in my book (admittedly unconventional), but doing so without fishing at all just may qualify 😀 there is an interesting backstory there.
There is Jeffery. I ran a large aquarium as my last business and fed numerous fish every other day. Can't bring myself to hook them. But other booties sometimes donate fillets...don't mind eating them.
Thanks for watching dude.
Great vid. New subscriber. I have lived on a boat for 8 years. The last few have been on land...however.. miss the water so much and getting back onto the boat. Nice to see a vlog without the T&A.
Thanks for the sub!
You Can't beat it on the water.
I'm glad I found your channel with retirement around the corner this year...I plan to live on the Water here in Canada on Georgian Bay. Unfortunately, this will involve Winters in an apartment or move to the West Coast and it is temperate enough to live all year round on a boat in the Vancouver or Victoria area...but the Marina costs in Winter are quite high..,the alternative is to purchase a boathouse/berth which makes more sense.
Welcome aboard. Yep, boathouse berth sounds good, although not familiar with them here. I'm glad I have my berth as they are becoming increasingly harder to come by.
Good luck with the plans dude.
Thanks for commenting.
Yes Norm can you do a video on your Rum making pls...thnx for the video and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Will do Dude. Merry Xmas to you as well
Very helpful Norm - I'd give up the morning coffee so I could have an extra glass of wine and up here the fuel is a bit cheaper. Basically though I think you're spot on - besides once were gone it's gone so may as well spend some of it.
Yep... You never know what tomorrow will bring.
Even with the higher diesel prices the fuel bill isn't that bad , though the coffee and dining out bill surprised me , its up there ! You must be happy having no petrol on board , dangerous stuff hey, the plastic containers puffing up like a balloon when in warmer weather......
Yep.. Too much of the good life sometimes.
What a great healthy lifestyle for you down in OZ. I`m envious.
It is. Love it Dude.
Great video, having just been down there recently thats a steal… are you allowed to have your residence as the boat or do you use the berth as your “home address”
You can live on board. It's for when I get old.
If the bean counters in Camberra work out to a formula to tax wind, that will come in the future Norm. 😢
Yep...And a fee to anchor. BUGGER
Thanks for sharing this , much appreciated.
No worries, hope it helps.
Excellent video, was quietly wondering on this topic ... looking at it, a 4WD and a big caravan would cost you about the same with fuel, park fees etc ... most informative thank you. PS ... when are you heading down to SA?
Yep Marty.. No plans at the moment. Probably a tad cool, but never say never.
Merry Xmas Dude
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes ... thought that it many be a little chilly for you 🤣🤣 ... you have a wonderful Xmas too and stay safe 🍻
You're a great teacher.
Thanks dude. Great to pass it on.
Nice job Norm
Thanks Peter
That’s super useful. Thank you
Thanks for watching.
The mechanic I use is about $90ph, Caterpillar are $225ph most are about $120ph.
The mechanic I use ,does it for free.
@@MotorSailingforOldDudes is he the man named Norm, heard of him great bloke!
@@paulviles5996 That's the dude.