wow, you two address the subject better than anyone I have seen. Excellent point about setting things for least amount of stress. You two are awesome people
I watch a lot of sailing vlogs and I have to say that I look forward to Ruby Rose episodes the most. Normally it is for the entertainment value and to live vicariously through your lifestyle. The great outlook, the funny attitudes and the Brit sense of humor. But this one is full on educational as well. Kudos for illuminating a subject that many would be cruisers need guidance with. As always fair winds and following seas. Peace
Great Video, I'm too old and ill for this lifestyle, but I love sailing. Watching you guys feeds an old dream I've had for many years. Your info you share is a testament to a dream worth living.
To me the most important point you spoke about wasn't about money (of which I have none) but about the stress. Before I retired I had a very stressful life. Now I live in a cabin in the mountains. I can see myself going right back into "stressville" by buying a boat. Thank you! I would like to follow your travels as they are posted on you-tube.
Still hoping to run into the two of you somewhere out there. What you said about budgeting is spot-on. There are cruisers who live on solid old 35' boats with budgets of $1,000 USD and the other extreme as well. The boat IS THE KEY. Buy a boat that is solid with a reputation for seaworthiness, as you said. Keep the gear simple! Less complexity = less maintenance = lower boat budget. Lifestyle budget, as you said, is a matter of choice. I see you two lounging about in Infinity Pools I think WTF? Personally, I prefer a more modest lifestyle which is my primary reason for cruising full-time making my living expenses low also I am single so grocery / alcohol budget is lower. This lifestyle is A CHOICE. Be prepared for the realization that everything you take for granted on land will be significantly more limited, difficult, or expensive, etc. on the boat. However, if you seek happiness, serenity, and a more meaningful life then cruising is definitely the way to go. Again, the boat is the key. There are a lot of great boats for sale in the U.S. Don't be reluctant to look at a 50 year old boat, back then the builders did not understand the strength of fiberglass so they made hulls with 3-5 inches of solid fiberglass. These boats are nearly indestructible. Get a good survey ($$$) but worth every penny. My experience purchasing my 49 year old girl is that if the asking price is $60k USD and the boat has been on the market for a year or two then offer something in the low $40s pending survey. If the boat has been on the market for 2-3 years you can steal it for a fraction of the asking price. Of course, this assumes it is a boat worth having = personal taste and survey results. There are according to Sail magazine about 12,000 cruising boats in the Caribbean. Forget about having the perfect boat perfectly fitted with all the gizmos, waiting for that "right time in my life" otherwise you'll be 65 and still waiting. Buy a good boat, get minimal gear to ensure your safety and JUST GO. Everything else you can figure out when you get out there. Two Cents Worth from a 50 year old retiree cruising who couldn't be happier.
Hi, generally South FLA, Bahamas, etc. Currently near Grenada to ride out hurricane season. I found a steal on a Bristol 40. She had been on the market for 3 years. Minimal equipment; i.e. depth, wind, speed, VHS, GPS, AM/FM/CD+. All the electronics were upgraded in 2013. Lots of other important things were also done like rebedding deck hardware. She was clean and ready to move aboard when I bought her. I put her in the yard for 4 months to paint the bottom, and install other electronics, additional batteries and solar, etc. During this time I transitioned my life for cruising. FYI: the Bristol 40 was named the 23rd best cruising boat ever built!!! www.bristolsailboats.org/?page_id=112 www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/40-best-sailboats She's solid, sturdy, and tracks on rails when sailing. She loves 25+ wind. The only thing missing is a partner to join me. I wonder if Teresa has a sister???
Very sensible video and enormously helpful. 23 year old Aussie watching these videos so I can live vicariously through you until I'm able to set sail! Be safe guys :-)
We livaboard on only $800 a month. Stock up food in cheaper places, we dont drink alcohol, I do a lot of fishing. We sail, sail, sail even on and off anchor. Stay out of marinas and dinghy in to enjoy the free things in life. We do not need to eat at restaurants and enjoy sightseeing. No space to buy souvenirs. Look for free internet from cafes. We use so little of our budget that we have money saved for boat maintenance. My secret was to replace everything new on the boat before starting to cruise to lesson the need of repairs and I do all repairs myself. I only had a few thousand dollars to start cruising after investing everything into the boat and the refit ($65K). We make an income from doing legal charters in Mexican waters because my wife is a Mexican citizen and I am a resident. We will save to see further away locations.
It is my experience that you can live on the same budget you have on land. You adjust to your income like on land. I have a friend who lived on $350 a month in the South Pacific . Cats are hot now so older mono hulls are very cheap. I recommend you go to where you want to be buy the boat there. Many world crushers end up in Asia. Lots of boat for sale and labor is cheap.
@@glennlewman1377 I was spending much more living on land in Mexico. We rented a house for $325.00 a month and utilities were about $150.00. Then there were the two cars, fuel, insurance, maintenance. Back in Tucson Arizona my house payment was $1,250.00 plus $350 in utilities. Now we are rent free, pay no utilities and have no auto expenses. Sure, I would love to buy a Catamaran but a new one costs around a million and used ones are $250K. New monohauls are averaging $280K and from my experience, any used monohaul under $100K is going to be old and in need of many expensive repairs. Mine was well maintained for 30 years but still needed another $20K invested. Unless you are extremely lucky, you get what you pay for. I have never personally desired to visit Asia or the orient. It's just not for everyone. I am sure it is less expensive. Mexico charges U.S. prices for tourists so I am glad I am capable of doing my own work.
The biggest question I have is how do you find a girl who’s willing to enjoy that kind of lifestyle? I’m ready to make the move ASAP 😂. But once you’re on a boat, dating is going to be a little tough lol
@@stevena3333 I spent a year at one location living on my boat and was dating the local women. They were always impressed I was living on a boat and if they weren't then obviously it's not a good match. I looked for a woman for 12 years in Tucson Arizona that would want to share the dream of sailing but when I would eventually bring it up, they would run away. I ended up casting off alone and by the end of my first year I met my wife that is ready to sail the world. The best advice I ever received was, "Don't look for someone and expect them to leave the life they built behind, met someone along the way already on your path." There are also many single women sailing plus many have met tourists that stayed with sailors.
Ocean babe? Absolutely...all day, every day! Really love this focus on buying a boat that isn't too big and/or not at the max of your budget. Your comments about consumerism and trying to get away from that with the cruising lifestyle are very provocative especially for the Americans who watch your channel. Everything in our culture says buy, buy, buy!! Love the off script topic for this week.
$3000 a month!!!??? What!! I pay more a month to live my miserable life in society!!! Geez what the hell am i doing?? I could travel the world and be happy for alot less than working a 9-5 and being miserable dealing with....people. wow thank you for your inspiration.
Yea but there are not many jobs at sea, whereas in miserable society there plenty of paying jobs. I would also say this lifestyle is only for a few people. It’s like going somewhere on holiday and saying ‘ I would love to live there ‘ when the reality in most cases is that after a month or 2 you would be desperate to get back to your miserable life. Just saying it could be the best thing you have ever done, but it might not be. Be ready for both. That way you have a plan either way.
Aaron Gatti life is too short to be doing things you don't like. Nothing worse than getting into your later years with nothing but regrets. Pull up stumps, throw caution to the wind and get out sailing the world. i've never known anyone who regretted doing it
Exactly but I find it much less expensive. I had to pay $7,000 a month for my bills at home and business. I worked my ass off doing construction for rich, spoiled, rude people and had to bite my tongue everyday. When I started watching sailing channels I thought, "What am I doing with my life?" We have been programmed to work and pay bills while the rich collect the money and have fun. I escaped by selling everything I had, paid cash for my boat and live on an $800 a month budget now. 2 years later and I couldn't be happier. I found the love of my life along the way and always find ways to make money. I never get bored doing what "I want" to do and there is as much or little socializing as you want. I feel I see something new every day. I can't imagine why anyone would not want to break free and really live life as it should be lived. I feel free from debt, bills, and the government taking most of my money. I wake up to and go to bed with amazing views. If I tire of one location I just move to the next for new adventures. I never feel the dread of a vacation ending and having to return to the daily grind. This advice comes from someone who did it and is living it, not from someone who only imagines it. Not just looking to advertise but taking a one or two week charter on a boat like mine will help you really know what to expect. Most of my charter guests are aboard for that exact reason.
@Steve Bunte What makes you think you won`t be around people? Maybe not on an extended passage, but, when you are in an anchorage, there are people around. All you have to do is wave and smile and you can have interesting new friends every day. Try it, you might like it.
Im an armchair sailor and must watch 6-7 , and now yours too, sailing you tube videos....It seems most of the people you tubeing sailing adventures are the most awesome people you could meet...Ill be binge watching your channel now...Cheers.
Really enjoyed the video and like the breakdown of some of the things to think about. Just going to say that when you watch the videos from the beginning to now you really see a certain Captain begin to relax and enjoy life. Helps to have such a supportive partner! Fair winds and smooth seas!
Thank you for your video. This is the first and only channel to which I have ever subscribed. I lost my wife on vacation May 29th in the Dominican Republic on vacation. Your comments at the end of the "How much does it cost ..." absolutely hit the nail on the head. "LESS STRESS" is what we are looking for in life. For most people it starts with money, but continues to "Time. Relationships, and Future". I am rethinking everything. My Bucket List may be changing. I am going to reevaluate "money, time, relationships, and the future". Wish me luck. I'm 69 and was married over 50 years. I am going to make a few changes.
Good Job! Always great to here a no nonsense straight forward talk about the cost. Funny how it put my mind at ease and only served to stress my wife out more :).
Thank you for the genuine interest in helping. We have been working up in boat size for the past few years slowly progressing to follow your footsteps. We found a perfect Fountaine Pajot 44 Orana, sold our Jeanneau SO 45 and made the Orana ours. I appreciate the logical advice and approach. It fits well with my thinking. You are awesome and a great addition to the sailing blog scene. Thank you! Hope to see you out there. SV Remedy
We purchased the boat 1,100 miles away and sailed it home over 11 days across the gulf and around the Keys. I was very impressed with everything about the boat. It is light, nimble and fast. We easily sailed into 35 degrees with the code zero up. The Jeanneau was an amazing sailing boat, especially into the wind. The Orana is right there with it, but faster. We day sailed last Sunday and left the monohulls in our wake. The only thing I need to get use to is the wave slap on the underside of the hull in heavy seas. We sailed a couple of days in 6 ft seas with short duration and had some pretty big slams. It makes a lot of noise, that's about it. Even in those heavy seas, we were able to cook and move pretty comfortably around the boat. At anchor, it is not really a fair comparison. The Cat is so much wider and much more stable. I did a ton of research and won't voice opinions here but would be happy to share. We sailed at least a dozen Catamarans and settled on a couple of models in the 43-45 ft range. I sent you an IM on Instagram. Thanks for the reply!
Thanks for all the info. I’ve been intrigued by sailing for a long time. Not sure I could afford it at this point in my life but getting there every day as I put in time at work. Really looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Seen multiple videos about the costs of cruising. I think you covered this subject very well without being too specific as every couple will have a different burn rate depending on lifestyle and the yacht. You spoke about your goals at the end and tying that in with the type of boat and activities you do. Very wise words. We have a 26' sailboat as our weekend cottage and ❤️ it. Do we want more boat? For sure, one day. But when I come back to the office on Monday, I always have a great weekend to talk about. Thanks for sharing.
6:40 I like how you mentioned "It's not this kinda hippy thing." Many people view others who wish to live in a sailboat, or tiny house (I'm flirting with the two ideas), as hippies or what have you, which may be true for some, but not for many.
Makes huge sense about investing in the things that will stop you worrying about stuff. That $3k per month is along the same lines as what a lot of others estimate w avg 40footers. Thanks guys, appreciated!
I see so many boats advertised as "turn key"...and what that really usually means is that the boat can sail away from the dock that day, no problem...but what it also usually means it that many of the systems can be 80-90% through their life cycle. You can often expect to still have to open your wallet very soon for new rigging, chainplates, sails, etc. etc. I think many people see the price of a boat and think, "I can afford that!", but the costs of owning a boat only begin after the initial purchase price.
Steve Olson a wise boat owner once told me, "A boat is a hole in the water that you throw your money into." That said, he owned a big motor boat with three oversized engines on it....
One of the best answers to that tough and ever present question of costs of sailing. Thanks for the percentage of cost of boat to maintainance. It confirmed what I didnt want to acknowledge. I,ll keep my rental houses and sell everything else, and only buy what is comfortable for my family and what we can afford without worry. See you on the seas when I retire!
Hi guys! Can you make a video from A to Z, what's the procedure when you want to enter the country? Does territorial waters counts? How do you know where the border patrol is? How do you show passports.. It's very interesting. You said, you have to pay for entering and leaving each country. Such a video would be super interesting! Good luck!
Bloody excellent, it's amazing how many vloggers won't say how much it costs. Thanks for your candour, it really is helpful to understand what I'm about to get into. Much appreciated.
You are so lucky to have found each other. Each willing and able to pursue such a difficult lifestyle, and still enjoy each other’s company when it pays off.
Really interesting guys thank you for sharing. Keeping it real and honest as always. Great video, even on a serious topic such as this you guys inject the fun element, well done !
Really like your videos, Guys. My wife and I have been sailing for many years. Plan to cruise soon... 2-3 yrs window. This video was excellent. With the proliferation of sailing UA-camrs, and Patreon, more and more people are getting out there. Many are new to sailing, and don't often consider the many and varied costs, and major change in lifestyle they are embarking on. The common sense advice you give here is very refreshing.
Also, I don't know what the other commenters have said, but our "boat buying" series has brought out a number of folks that clearly imagine that this is a cheaper alternative to living on shore. In a way this might be true if you were living on a derelict boat somewhere off the radar, but to do it right is not cheap. I'm literally staring at over $10,000 in electronics that will eventually be used to upgrade our purchase to modern standards.
No labor, but yes, rounded down a bit. I was "looking at a pile", and not really everything we need. Yes to all the above, AIS, Axiom 7, Axiom 9, Chirp Q24C, EV-400 Autopilot, Seatalk Backbone, and lots of wiring. Doesn't include Navpods and grab rails. Labor is by us.
thats completely nuts. you dont need all that at all. i have more functionality than most sailboats and i spent way less than that on mine. you can get a simple windvane, a dual ais/vhf radio and hook it up to a chartplotter with nmea0183. a simrad evo 2 can also handle the sonar output - use a fowardscan. you dont need a high bandwidth datalink inside your boat - just use your ipad as a second high res screen.
Yeah, iPads work great at the dock. Not so much when you're offshore and outside the 2-3 day weather forecast window. You need a way to get grib files offshore. As for sonar, we don't have it. NMEA 0183 isn't supported any more, and although a lot of cruisers use the SSB with a modem, the better way is via satellite link. Good stuff costs money, and if you're going to be serious about it, you have to pay.
nmea isnt supported, lol ? what do you care if your equipment works ? yes you too can pay $12,000 for your electronics or you can build smart and get the same effect for $1200. Want grib files offshore ? use an SD card and load em from a laptop. Get your iPad inside your cabin, use the waterproof evo2 outdoors. you can buy a ferrari for getting groceries but you can also get a cheapo hatchback for the same effect.
I love how genuine you guys are. 3k US is my goal. Two rental properties acquired. One to go. Then it's the sailing life for me. Thank you for the inspiration you bring to us viewers.
Even though this is 4 years old now, i still appreciate finding it. Thanks for putting it together! Found you guys from the wynn's youtube channel and just wanted to say thanks!
As one who plans to begin live aboard cruising in about 8-10 months, this is a great video. I appreciate the information and your candor. Heading out tomorrow for the survey. Got our fingers crossed. Keep the great videos coming.
My first comment to you guys...Great topic. I admire your candor. Sailing around the world isn't just bliss. There are technical issues that need to be attended to. thank you so much. Cheers.
Great video, great channel. I picked your channel up from friends you visited a while back on a Cat. Thanks for the great content. Very interesting to see unusual aspects of boating like taking your mast off and sailing rivers. The best and what highlights for me how good your channel is was the £7 box of rubber seals that you have done multiple repairs with, and saved yourselves thousands not calling a fitter everytime something has leaked!!! And wow, even a new boat leaks a lot!!! I dont think in my boat cruising viewing of UA-cam i have seen a crew so capable and adapted to the problems of yachting. I like in this video you talk about some of the extra kit you have on board, salt water generators, auto steering etc. Be great to know a little more or have an overview on these bits of kit. Do you have an on-board generator? Dont think that has ever being mentioned. Once again, great channel, thank you. Even if you cant afford to sail, channel viewing is a great way to experience it.
Just saw you two with Nikki and Jason Wynns on UA-cam, I think it was sort of a current video. I have been following Jason & Nikki for years in their travels and loved to see you two on their videos. I will watch you also as I have friends in Aussie town & across the pound in GB.
".. investing in the lifestyle that gives you the least stress.. " -- words to live by! Thanks for the posting while work stresses me out everyday. Cheers!
A friend of mine that lives on his boat about 7 month per year explained it this way: When I owned a single family home I had lots of repair cost, insurance, taxes, and general upkeep of a home and 2 cars. I approached the purchase of my boat the same way - I took into account the cost of the boat, insurance, taxes, repairs, and general upkeep. He put together a 5 year plan based on his wants, needs, and goals. Then sold his cars, home, and most of his belongings and bought a modest, new sail boat for $275k. He said just like buying a house, he bought well within his means and has a healthy reserve for repairs and upgrades (and beer!).
well done guys! $3000 per month and having a permanent holiday and an amazing lifestyle is amazing... We live in Dubai and spend $8000 per month on living, rent, car, groceries etc... we only get one life so we decided to move to Malta at half the cost and enjoy life a little more... thanks for inspiring us! I subscribed!!
"i like this"..your words and i do. i have been binge watching your videos and have enjoyed every one of them. the banter between you two is the best part and i do get your british humor and nicks reference to the beatles songs. Terysa has the most beautiful accent and i could listen to her all day long . keep the videos coming and thank you for sharing your life with others...
Thank you for your great video on costs and mission statement, it was very helpful! We're now in 2019, maybe your evaluation of costs and things one really needs have changed?
absolutely one of the best "how to..." videos I've seen on UA-cam. Thank's for your relaxed way, talkin' about Money and the cost of your livestyle. Fair woinds and foöowing sea's and as we say in Germany, always a handwith of water under your keel.
For some unknown reason electronics purchased from the UK are almost twice as expensive than many other areas of the world. Once you get to the USA you will find much more reasonable prices for new and used items. Overall the Southern gulf states like Louisiana, things are much cheaper than the East coast USA,,, should you head that way.
Totally agree. I'm an ex pat Brit living in the USA and electronics are a heck of a lot cheaper here. People here do a lot of upgrading to have the latest and greatest so definitely check eBay and the like. I did my Ham license here and it costs me $40 for 10 years. License initially cost me $50 for lessons and test IIRC. Boats are generally cheaper here too as there are more marianas and it's a lifestyle that a lot of people can afford due to higher salaries. Repairs of exotic yachts might be more expensive if parts have to be imported but I would guess in general it's cheaper because it's a big business and competition is strong.
Hello from Indiana! First I would like to say what a thoughtful honest answer to a question that most people are asking themselves when viewing interesting lifestyles such as yours. I just started watching your channel, per the Wynn’s from Curiosity. I have followed there journey from rving to now sailing. Safe adventures and I look forward to your many journeys and future videos.
Great Video, very helpful and eye openning. I'm saving up and giving myself 2 years to purchase and understand better buying a boat and living in it. I can honestly say I don't know anything yet and still understanding the in's and out's. Any tips and educational examples is much appreciated. I'll be following more from you guys and hopefully one day I'll see you guys on the Great Sea. Thank you.
Guys, thanks for sharing. I know everyone asks what it costs, and everyone who's done it seems reticent to answer because of the complexity of the topic. We really appreciate your honesty while trying to tell us what it costs. Fair winds and following seas!
Great video. I always wondered about little things like whats it cost to live your lifestyle. I may not ever own a boat, I'm a motorcyclist and would like to travel around that way, but I enjoy your videos because the backgrounds are always so beautiful.
Great video! Thanks for making it! Even better after having the chance to meet you in Annapolis earlier this month and discuss catamarans vs monohulls with Terysa! One follow up question if I may? The boat maintenance costs - is that included in the 3k/month or separate? if separate, what do you find that to run you? Thanks again! Donna
This is really helpful guys, the kids need to leave home before I can embark on my trip around the world but having your first hand knowledge is so helpful in planning. Thank you
We are at the very beginning stages of preparation, and this has been a remarkably helpful find. You two exemplify what we are wanting to achieve! Thanks for the incredible info!
Finally getting to see some of your videos (I plead Bahamas Out Islands). LOVE it guys and appreciate your clear-eyed view on the financial side of cruising! Cost of taking a "bluewater" boat + cost of kitting it out to actually leave the Solent = possibly surprising for some. TOTALLY AGREE regarding the SSB... it's too bad, they're a great tool, but they don't make sense any more. And yes, this is so much more than we ever dreamed it would be too. xx B (your newest internet-poor subscriber)
The HF radio will work when the sat phone does not. If you have a storm going on with thick cloud cover forget your satphone but your HF radio will get in through the static crash still. If you want a later and greater HF radio you will pay thousands but many older radios are still just as good for maritime. To use an example here, the newer Codan radios (NGT) are still fetching $1500 or more second hand where an old Codan (9393) is around $600-1.2k with the tuner and older (8528) with tuner could be had for just a few hundred and will still do the job for you. You could always cheat and just buy an amateur HF radio at $1500 new/$300 2nds with tuner and modify it to run on marine and hope noone sees it :P.
Just discovered and subscribed to your channel - - I've always been curious about the cost of a FT blue-water sailing lifestyle. Currently, my journey through life has me on another path of happiness. So, for now I'll just sail vicariously via your channel. Enjoy the day!
so this is the fourth time I have heard Maureen and I have over saved. we could have gone five years ago. I guess we can do more upgrades. in the USA, health Care is THE thing. citizens are mauled by establishments. captives of the corporation world. great work you two. Maureen and I just lived on the boat for four days - great fun.
Healthcare is the bane of all American existence. It's absolutely atrocious. We plan to drop our insurance and just budget for overseas healthcare out of pocket if any issues arise.
If that was true then why do Canadians live on average longer than Americans. Let me think oh I know universal healthcare. Some of you were Americans just crack me up The stupid it hurts
Universal healthcare would be amazing. I'm very envious of the Canadian healthcare system. It's a lot easier to provide healthcare for the 32 million Canadians as opposed to the 300 million Americans. It's just not feasible to provide universal healthcare to that many people. It's a fantastic idea though.
Tough topic (I always cringe at the mention of looking into other people's finances - not unlike asking to see what's in your underpants, which of course is less of an unknown) and you handled it beautifully with grace and fairness. Well done.
Love the principal of living "stress free." Not a bad idea for those who live ashore. After some time living aboard, I'd say the sailing/voyaging life is fulfilling in so many ways. These guys express it beautifully. So many sailors have the high-stress boat and equipment, never leave the dock.
Your living the dream. I am 58 and would've loved to have done this. Unfortunately my husband isn''t on board with the idea...sigh :( Me i'd sell up tomorrow and buy a boat and go.
Great stuff! And yes, I subscribed! Thanks for being so transparent! You are a joy to watch. One question, I see books behind you. I am totally new to the world of sailing -- can you recommend a good book for a total novice? Thanks!
Once you spend the money it is gone, however, you can't take it with you. Whatever we spend our money and time on, the choice rests with each individual. Anything mechanical is subject to depreciation, maintenance etc whether it be a land vehicle, aircraft or watercraft. We all take different paths through life where some cost is involved. Kudos for taking a balanced path that brings happiness & health into your lives. Kudos for sharing.
Great video, this is something my wife and I are considering in the future. Really helps to hear about the money side. That is something that can only be explained by people living it.
Nice work here. I like how you broke down your spending and shared how you earn money, maintain the boat, keep up with internet etc. all in a non judgmental way. Safe, fun travels.
Great to hear you chat like this, on a topic that helps us a lot, right now in our planning. Although a bit older than you we are about to start our adventure just as soon...as the house sells. Thanx heaps!! We'll by you a beer if we see you around, fair winds.
awesome job on this video, very informative. I'd love to try this some day, but man it would be a huge commitment, and a big change in your life. keep it up, and safe travels.
Cheers guys! This video was incredibly helpful! We've been traveling around for the past three years in our camper van and we are getting ready to make the leap sell the house and the van, and take to the seas. Naturally, we've been stewing on a lot of the concerns you addressed in this vid. thank you so much for that! Fair winds, guys!
I am very glad I stumbled across your channel. You are absolutely my favorite "Sailing [insert boat name here]" channel. I'll be retiring in 10 years or so and I will have a pension that would cover the expenses you mentioned. The main challenge I have is getting a good boat and having it paid off before I retire. I think I can probably work that out though. Your boat is pretty pricey if I am not mistaken. Congratulations on that.
I subscribed, subscribed, subscribed. Great cost summary...I am following 1/2 dozen sailing channels...sailing ruby rose, Delos, la vagabond, sailing doodles, lucky fish...it's interesting to get different perspectives/locations....you all seem to be genuinely happy...
I clicked on your post because I was trying to find out what an atoll was and the caption picture was very beautiful and caught my eye. You guys are really cool.
Just watched this vid. not planning on sailing anywhere, but do enjoy seeing other people doing it. You gave a lot of good advice for life in general. Removing things that cause stress. Thanks!
Good job tackling the cost question! I'm always squeamish on the subject. Last time I calculated my costs I came in around 1,000 USD per month. I have a small (31' on deck), relatively simple boat. I almost always anchor out, and I haul the boat once a year. I'm sure these costs have gone up. As the boat gets older and racks up more miles I have to repair and replace more equipment. Also I find that over time I want my boat to feel more like a home than a campground, so naturally that means spending more money (e.g. I started without refrigeration, then I installed a coldplate a few years back, now I can't live without it ...).
Thank you so much for sharing information concerning your actual budget. Most important, you articulated the initial "hidden" cost. Be safe. "The best you can do is to go out and come back. It is what happens in between that defines and determines your seamanship."
wow, you two address the subject better than anyone I have seen. Excellent point about setting things for least amount of stress. You two are awesome people
I watch a lot of sailing vlogs and I have to say that I look forward to Ruby Rose episodes the most. Normally it is for the entertainment value and to live vicariously through your lifestyle. The great outlook, the funny attitudes and the Brit sense of humor. But this one is full on educational as well. Kudos for illuminating a subject that many would be cruisers need guidance with. As always fair winds and following seas. Peace
Great Video, I'm too old and ill for this lifestyle, but I love sailing. Watching you guys feeds an old dream I've had for many years. Your info you share is a testament to a dream worth living.
To me the most important point you spoke about wasn't about money (of which I have none) but about the stress. Before I retired I had a very stressful life. Now I live in a cabin in the mountains. I can see myself going right back into "stressville" by buying a boat. Thank you! I would like to follow your travels as they are posted on you-tube.
Still hoping to run into the two of you somewhere out there. What you said about budgeting is spot-on. There are cruisers who live on solid old 35' boats with budgets of $1,000 USD and the other extreme as well. The boat IS THE KEY. Buy a boat that is solid with a reputation for seaworthiness, as you said. Keep the gear simple! Less complexity = less maintenance = lower boat budget. Lifestyle budget, as you said, is a matter of choice. I see you two lounging about in Infinity Pools I think WTF? Personally, I prefer a more modest lifestyle which is my primary reason for cruising full-time making my living expenses low also I am single so grocery / alcohol budget is lower.
This lifestyle is A CHOICE. Be prepared for the realization that everything you take for granted on land will be significantly more limited, difficult, or expensive, etc. on the boat. However, if you seek happiness, serenity, and a more meaningful life then cruising is definitely the way to go.
Again, the boat is the key. There are a lot of great boats for sale in the U.S. Don't be reluctant to look at a 50 year old boat, back then the builders did not understand the strength of fiberglass so they made hulls with 3-5 inches of solid fiberglass. These boats are nearly indestructible. Get a good survey ($$$) but worth every penny. My experience purchasing my 49 year old girl is that if the asking price is $60k USD and the boat has been on the market for a year or two then offer something in the low $40s pending survey. If the boat has been on the market for 2-3 years you can steal it for a fraction of the asking price. Of course, this assumes it is a boat worth having = personal taste and survey results.
There are according to Sail magazine about 12,000 cruising boats in the Caribbean. Forget about having the perfect boat perfectly fitted with all the gizmos, waiting for that "right time in my life" otherwise you'll be 65 and still waiting. Buy a good boat, get minimal gear to ensure your safety and JUST GO. Everything else you can figure out when you get out there.
Two Cents Worth from a 50 year old retiree cruising who couldn't be happier.
Hi, generally South FLA, Bahamas, etc. Currently near Grenada to ride out hurricane season. I found a steal on a Bristol 40. She had been on the market for 3 years. Minimal equipment; i.e. depth, wind, speed, VHS, GPS, AM/FM/CD+. All the electronics were upgraded in 2013. Lots of other important things were also done like rebedding deck hardware. She was clean and ready to move aboard when I bought her. I put her in the yard for 4 months to paint the bottom, and install other electronics, additional batteries and solar, etc. During this time I transitioned my life for cruising. FYI: the Bristol 40 was named the 23rd best cruising boat ever built!!!
www.bristolsailboats.org/?page_id=112
www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/40-best-sailboats
She's solid, sturdy, and tracks on rails when sailing. She loves 25+ wind. The only thing missing is a partner to join me. I wonder if Teresa has a sister???
S/V Tranquility
Find the right woman is already difficult on land.
I will be ready to sail again as of February 2018 . Please let me know if you need a crew from Canada, eh!
Well said sir!!!!! I totally agree with every word you have said here..I'm looking for affordable, SAFETY, and dependable..
Well said, sir!
One of the best cost rundowns I have come across with a real world element to it.
LOL....A whole video with nick not swearing! Great insight, very well done!
13:41
Very sensible video and enormously helpful. 23 year old Aussie watching these videos so I can live vicariously through you until I'm able to set sail! Be safe guys :-)
We livaboard on only $800 a month. Stock up food in cheaper places, we dont drink alcohol, I do a lot of fishing. We sail, sail, sail even on and off anchor. Stay out of marinas and dinghy in to enjoy the free things in life. We do not need to eat at restaurants and enjoy sightseeing. No space to buy souvenirs. Look for free internet from cafes. We use so little of our budget that we have money saved for boat maintenance.
My secret was to replace everything new on the boat before starting to cruise to lesson the need of repairs and I do all repairs myself.
I only had a few thousand dollars to start cruising after investing everything into the boat and the refit ($65K). We make an income from doing legal charters in Mexican waters because my wife is a Mexican citizen and I am a resident. We will save to see further away locations.
+Corina Sailing Charters thanks so much for adding your experiences to the discussion! Really helpful 😊
It is my experience that you can live on the same budget you have on land. You adjust to your income like on land. I have a friend who lived on $350 a month in the South Pacific . Cats are hot now so older mono hulls are very cheap. I recommend you go to where you want to be buy the boat there. Many world crushers end up in Asia. Lots of boat for sale and labor is cheap.
@@glennlewman1377 I was spending much more living on land in Mexico. We rented a house for $325.00 a month and utilities were about $150.00. Then there were the two cars, fuel, insurance, maintenance. Back in Tucson Arizona my house payment was $1,250.00 plus $350 in utilities. Now we are rent free, pay no utilities and have no auto expenses.
Sure, I would love to buy a Catamaran but a new one costs around a million and used ones are $250K. New monohauls are averaging $280K and from my experience, any used monohaul under $100K is going to be old and in need of many expensive repairs. Mine was well maintained for 30 years but still needed another $20K invested. Unless you are extremely lucky, you get what you pay for.
I have never personally desired to visit Asia or the orient. It's just not for everyone. I am sure it is less expensive. Mexico charges U.S. prices for tourists so I am glad I am capable of doing my own work.
The biggest question I have is how do you find a girl who’s willing to enjoy that kind of lifestyle? I’m ready to make the move ASAP 😂. But once you’re on a boat, dating is going to be a little tough lol
@@stevena3333 I spent a year at one location living on my boat and was dating the local women. They were always impressed I was living on a boat and if they weren't then obviously it's not a good match.
I looked for a woman for 12 years in Tucson Arizona that would want to share the dream of sailing but when I would eventually bring it up, they would run away. I ended up casting off alone and by the end of my first year I met my wife that is ready to sail the world.
The best advice I ever received was, "Don't look for someone and expect them to leave the life they built behind, met someone along the way already on your path."
There are also many single women sailing plus many have met tourists that stayed with sailors.
Ocean babe? Absolutely...all day, every day!
Really love this focus on buying a boat that isn't too big and/or not at the max of your budget. Your comments about consumerism and trying to get away from that with the cruising lifestyle are very provocative especially for the Americans who watch your channel. Everything in our culture says buy, buy, buy!!
Love the off script topic for this week.
$3000 a month!!!??? What!! I pay more a month to live my miserable life in society!!! Geez what the hell am i doing?? I could travel the world and be happy for alot less than working a 9-5 and being miserable dealing with....people. wow thank you for your inspiration.
Exactly my friend. Get out there
Yea but there are not many jobs at sea, whereas in miserable society there plenty of paying jobs.
I would also say this lifestyle is only for a few people. It’s like going somewhere on holiday and saying ‘ I would love to live there ‘ when the reality in most cases is that after a month or 2 you would be desperate to get back to your miserable life.
Just saying it could be the best thing you have ever done, but it might not be.
Be ready for both. That way you have a plan either way.
Aaron Gatti life is too short to be doing things you don't like. Nothing worse than getting into your later years with nothing but regrets. Pull up stumps, throw caution to the wind and get out sailing the world. i've never known anyone who regretted doing it
Exactly but I find it much less expensive. I had to pay $7,000 a month for my bills at home and business. I worked my ass off doing construction for rich, spoiled, rude people and had to bite my tongue everyday. When I started watching sailing channels I thought, "What am I doing with my life?" We have been programmed to work and pay bills while the rich collect the money and have fun. I escaped by selling everything I had, paid cash for my boat and live on an $800 a month budget now. 2 years later and I couldn't be happier. I found the love of my life along the way and always find ways to make money. I never get bored doing what "I want" to do and there is as much or little socializing as you want. I feel I see something new every day. I can't imagine why anyone would not want to break free and really live life as it should be lived. I feel free from debt, bills, and the government taking most of my money. I wake up to and go to bed with amazing views. If I tire of one location I just move to the next for new adventures. I never feel the dread of a vacation ending and having to return to the daily grind. This advice comes from someone who did it and is living it, not from someone who only imagines it. Not just looking to advertise but taking a one or two week charter on a boat like mine will help you really know what to expect. Most of my charter guests are aboard for that exact reason.
@Steve Bunte What makes you think you won`t be around people? Maybe not on an extended passage, but, when you are in an anchorage, there are people around. All you have to do is wave and smile and you can have interesting new friends every day. Try it, you might like it.
Im an armchair sailor and must watch 6-7 , and now yours too, sailing you tube videos....It seems most of the people you tubeing sailing adventures are the most awesome people you could meet...Ill be binge watching your channel now...Cheers.
Really enjoyed the video and like the breakdown of some of the things to think about. Just going to say that when you watch the videos from the beginning to now you really see a certain Captain begin to relax and enjoy life. Helps to have such a supportive partner! Fair winds and smooth seas!
Thank you for your video. This is the first and only channel to which I have ever subscribed. I lost my wife on vacation May 29th in the Dominican Republic on vacation. Your comments at the end of the "How much does it cost ..." absolutely hit the nail on the head. "LESS STRESS" is what we are looking for in life. For most people it starts with money, but continues to "Time. Relationships, and Future". I am rethinking everything. My Bucket List may be changing. I am going to reevaluate "money, time, relationships, and the future". Wish me luck. I'm 69 and was married over 50 years. I am going to make a few changes.
Good Job! Always great to here a no nonsense straight forward talk about the cost. Funny how it put my mind at ease and only served to stress my wife out more :).
Thank you for the genuine interest in helping. We have been working up in boat size for the past few years slowly progressing to follow your footsteps. We found a perfect Fountaine Pajot 44 Orana, sold our Jeanneau SO 45 and made the Orana ours. I appreciate the logical advice and approach. It fits well with my thinking. You are awesome and a great addition to the sailing blog scene. Thank you! Hope to see you out there. SV Remedy
We purchased the boat 1,100 miles away and sailed it home over 11 days across the gulf and around the Keys. I was very impressed with everything about the boat. It is light, nimble and fast. We easily sailed into 35 degrees with the code zero up. The Jeanneau was an amazing sailing boat, especially into the wind. The Orana is right there with it, but faster. We day sailed last Sunday and left the monohulls in our wake. The only thing I need to get use to is the wave slap on the underside of the hull in heavy seas. We sailed a couple of days in 6 ft seas with short duration and had some pretty big slams. It makes a lot of noise, that's about it. Even in those heavy seas, we were able to cook and move pretty comfortably around the boat. At anchor, it is not really a fair comparison. The Cat is so much wider and much more stable. I did a ton of research and won't voice opinions here but would be happy to share. We sailed at least a dozen Catamarans and settled on a couple of models in the 43-45 ft range. I sent you an IM on Instagram. Thanks for the reply!
Just came to your channel after I watch you both featuring at the "exploring alternative"... I am impressed with your generous sharing. TQ both.
Probably one of the most honest assessments of the cost I have viewed so far. Best Regards.
Thanks for all the info. I’ve been intrigued by sailing for a long time. Not sure I could afford it at this point in my life but getting there every day as I put in time at work. Really looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Seen multiple videos about the costs of cruising. I think you covered this subject very well without being too specific as every couple will have a different burn rate depending on lifestyle and the yacht. You spoke about your goals at the end and tying that in with the type of boat and activities you do. Very wise words. We have a 26' sailboat as our weekend cottage and ❤️ it. Do we want more boat? For sure, one day. But when I come back to the office on Monday, I always have a great weekend to talk about. Thanks for sharing.
6:40 I like how you mentioned "It's not this kinda hippy thing." Many people view others who wish to live in a sailboat, or tiny house (I'm flirting with the two ideas), as hippies or what have you, which may be true for some, but not for many.
Yeah its a gypsy thing
Who care what anyone thinks, really.
Makes huge sense about investing in the things that will stop you worrying about stuff. That $3k per month is along the same lines as what a lot of others estimate w avg 40footers. Thanks guys, appreciated!
I see so many boats advertised as "turn key"...and what that really usually means is that the boat can sail away from the dock that day, no problem...but what it also usually means it that many of the systems can be 80-90% through their life cycle. You can often expect to still have to open your wallet very soon for new rigging, chainplates, sails, etc. etc. I think many people see the price of a boat and think, "I can afford that!", but the costs of owning a boat only begin after the initial purchase price.
Steve Olson a wise boat owner once told me, "A boat is a hole in the water that you throw your money into."
That said, he owned a big motor boat with three oversized engines on it....
Turn key does not mean it will "last" a long time before maintenance. Good point about the duty cycle of equipment.
So it's equivalent to car ownership. Not to mention the extra hidden fees of the lifestyle such as clearing fees they mentioned.
Been following for a while. Don’t know how I over looked this video. But I am always appreciative of the transparency on this channel. Be safe
I'm not even a sailor... but really enjoyed watching this. Good luck!
I love the straight arrow "this is what is costs." Thank you.
according to my bank statements i can maybe afford a canoe without paddles
you can take that on the river "shit creek" for an awesome experience
@@oldskoolhead0 I've been up shit creek. Don't like to brag about it though.
ha ha ha - good one!
I can afford the paddle, LETS GO!!
Hahaaa.
One of the best answers to that tough and ever present question of costs of sailing. Thanks for the percentage of cost of boat to maintainance. It confirmed what I didnt want to acknowledge. I,ll keep my rental houses and sell everything else, and only buy what is comfortable for my family and what we can afford without worry. See you on the seas when I retire!
Hi guys! Can you make a video from A to Z, what's the procedure when you want to enter the country? Does territorial waters counts? How do you know where the border patrol is? How do you show passports.. It's very interesting. You said, you have to pay for entering and leaving each country. Such a video would be super interesting! Good luck!
Don'tBeEvil I would love that as well
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose Me too!
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose I'm at southeast Brazil, in a city called Belo Horizonte. Where are you guys right now? :)
Go to Noonsite, they will give you the most current rules and regs for clearing in and out of most every country in the world.
I am an American and the new regs clearing in and out confuse me :)
Bloody excellent, it's amazing how many vloggers won't say how much it costs. Thanks for your candour, it really is helpful to understand what I'm about to get into. Much appreciated.
An amazing video! Thanks for the breakdown in sailing costs. I just found your site thru Billy and Sierra's, Tula's Endless Summer.
Thanks, guys!
Pleasure. They are such lovely people!
You are so lucky to have found each other. Each willing and able to pursue such a difficult lifestyle, and still enjoy each other’s company when it pays off.
We are very, very lucky my friend, and we know it.
Really interesting guys thank you for sharing. Keeping it real and honest as always. Great video, even on a serious topic such as this you guys inject the fun element, well done !
Really like your videos, Guys. My wife and I have been sailing for many years. Plan to cruise soon... 2-3 yrs window. This video was excellent. With the proliferation of sailing UA-camrs, and Patreon, more and more people are getting out there. Many are new to sailing, and don't often consider the many and varied costs, and major change in lifestyle they are embarking on. The common sense advice you give here is very refreshing.
Fascinating, a real eye opener... I love how candid and realistic your discussion was....
Came here from " Gone ith the wynns " channel.
Loving the blunt honesty here , i do like facts and figures . Refreshing .
Cheers mate, welcome to our channel
Also, I don't know what the other commenters have said, but our "boat buying" series has brought out a number of folks that clearly imagine that this is a cheaper alternative to living on shore. In a way this might be true if you were living on a derelict boat somewhere off the radar, but to do it right is not cheap. I'm literally staring at over $10,000 in electronics that will eventually be used to upgrade our purchase to modern standards.
Only 10K? I must have been taken? Hmmm...., let's see, Raymarine Nav, Autopilot, AIS, Radar, & Depth Sounder with labor...12K min...
No labor, but yes, rounded down a bit. I was "looking at a pile", and not really everything we need. Yes to all the above, AIS, Axiom 7, Axiom 9, Chirp Q24C, EV-400 Autopilot, Seatalk Backbone, and lots of wiring. Doesn't include Navpods and grab rails. Labor is by us.
thats completely nuts. you dont need all that at all. i have more functionality than most sailboats and i spent way less than that on mine.
you can get a simple windvane, a dual ais/vhf radio and hook it up to a chartplotter with nmea0183. a simrad evo 2 can also handle the sonar output - use a fowardscan. you dont need a high bandwidth datalink inside your boat - just use your ipad as a second high res screen.
Yeah, iPads work great at the dock. Not so much when you're offshore and outside the 2-3 day weather forecast window. You need a way to get grib files offshore. As for sonar, we don't have it. NMEA 0183 isn't supported any more, and although a lot of cruisers use the SSB with a modem, the better way is via satellite link. Good stuff costs money, and if you're going to be serious about it, you have to pay.
nmea isnt supported, lol ? what do you care if your equipment works ?
yes you too can pay $12,000 for your electronics or you can build smart and get the same effect for $1200.
Want grib files offshore ? use an SD card and load em from a laptop. Get your iPad inside your cabin, use the waterproof evo2 outdoors.
you can buy a ferrari for getting groceries but you can also get a cheapo hatchback for the same effect.
I love how genuine you guys are. 3k US is my goal. Two rental properties acquired. One to go. Then it's the sailing life for me. Thank you for the inspiration you bring to us viewers.
Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose. And most importantly you have true freedom. Thanks again.
Great job guys! Cost of Cruising is indeed one of the most common questions! Well done! XX Paul and Sheryl
Hi
thanks for the reality of sailin. This iz the best prospective eye have ever seeen
Did you sail with anyone before deciding you wanted to become sailors?
Even though this is 4 years old now, i still appreciate finding it. Thanks for putting it together! Found you guys from the wynn's youtube channel and just wanted to say thanks!
Cheers to you both. I like your honest approach to sharing your experience.
As one who plans to begin live aboard cruising in about 8-10 months, this is a great video. I appreciate the information and your candor. Heading out tomorrow for the survey. Got our fingers crossed. Keep the great videos coming.
One aspect of the expenses you might have overlooked. Prior experience (or not) on the ocean.
My first comment to you guys...Great topic. I admire your candor. Sailing around the world isn't just bliss. There are technical issues that need to be attended to. thank you so much. Cheers.
One thing for sure the fresh air we get !
Great video, great channel. I picked your channel up from friends you visited a while back on a Cat. Thanks for the great content. Very interesting to see unusual aspects of boating like taking your mast off and sailing rivers. The best and what highlights for me how good your channel is was the £7 box of rubber seals that you have done multiple repairs with, and saved yourselves thousands not calling a fitter everytime something has leaked!!! And wow, even a new boat leaks a lot!!! I dont think in my boat cruising viewing of UA-cam i have seen a crew so capable and adapted to the problems of yachting. I like in this video you talk about some of the extra kit you have on board, salt water generators, auto steering etc. Be great to know a little more or have an overview on these bits of kit. Do you have an on-board generator? Dont think that has ever being mentioned. Once again, great channel, thank you. Even if you cant afford to sail, channel viewing is a great way to experience it.
Cheers my friend. Welcome to our channel.
Just saw you two with Nikki and Jason Wynns on UA-cam, I think it was sort of a current video.
I have been following Jason & Nikki for years in their travels and loved to see you two on their videos. I will watch you also as I have friends in Aussie town & across the pound in GB.
".. investing in the lifestyle that gives you the least stress.. " -- words to live by! Thanks for the posting while work stresses me out everyday. Cheers!
Nice couple god bless you remain always this way . Guys have safe journey
A friend of mine that lives on his boat about 7 month per year explained it this way: When I owned a single family home I had lots of repair cost, insurance, taxes, and general upkeep of a home and 2 cars. I approached the purchase of my boat the same way - I took into account the cost of the boat, insurance, taxes, repairs, and general upkeep. He put together a 5 year plan based on his wants, needs, and goals. Then sold his cars, home, and most of his belongings and bought a modest, new sail boat for $275k. He said just like buying a house, he bought well within his means and has a healthy reserve for repairs and upgrades (and beer!).
Good analogy mate
I love you two .... I’m jealous!!! Great video practical...
well done guys!
$3000 per month and having a permanent holiday and an amazing lifestyle is amazing... We live in Dubai and spend $8000 per month on living, rent, car, groceries etc... we only get one life so we decided to move to Malta at half the cost and enjoy life a little more... thanks for inspiring us! I subscribed!!
Love your channel. Keep doing what makes you happy. You're a very inspiring couple! ✌
"i like this"..your words and i do. i have been binge watching your videos and have enjoyed every one of them. the banter between you two is the best part and i do get your british humor and nicks reference to the beatles songs. Terysa has the most beautiful accent and i could listen to her all day long . keep the videos coming and thank you for sharing your life with others...
Thank you for your great video on costs and mission statement, it was very helpful!
We're now in 2019, maybe your evaluation of costs and things one really needs have changed?
absolutely one of the best "how to..." videos I've seen on UA-cam. Thank's for your relaxed way, talkin' about Money and the cost of your livestyle. Fair woinds and foöowing sea's and as we say in Germany, always a handwith of water under your keel.
For some unknown reason electronics purchased from the UK are almost twice as expensive than many other areas of the world. Once you get to the USA you will find much more reasonable prices for new and used items. Overall the Southern gulf states like Louisiana, things are much cheaper than the East coast USA,,, should you head that way.
Totally agree. I'm an ex pat Brit living in the USA and electronics are a heck of a lot cheaper here. People here do a lot of upgrading to have the latest and greatest so definitely check eBay and the like. I did my Ham license here and it costs me $40 for 10 years. License initially cost me $50 for lessons and test IIRC. Boats are generally cheaper here too as there are more marianas and it's a lifestyle that a lot of people can afford due to higher salaries. Repairs of exotic yachts might be more expensive if parts have to be imported but I would guess in general it's cheaper because it's a big business and competition is strong.
Btw we appreciate your honesty. Knowing whether someone can afford their dream is half the battle !!
Hello from Indiana! First I would like to say what a thoughtful honest answer to a question that most people are asking themselves when viewing interesting lifestyles such as yours. I just started watching your channel, per the Wynn’s from Curiosity. I have followed there journey from rving to now sailing. Safe adventures and I look forward to your many journeys and future videos.
Thanks so much my friend. Welcome to our channel
Great Video, very helpful and eye openning. I'm saving up and giving myself 2 years to purchase and understand better buying a boat and living in it. I can honestly say I don't know anything yet and still understanding the in's and out's. Any tips and educational examples is much appreciated. I'll be following more from you guys and hopefully one day I'll see you guys on the Great Sea. Thank you.
Guys, thanks for sharing. I know everyone asks what it costs, and everyone who's done it seems reticent to answer because of the complexity of the topic. We really appreciate your honesty while trying to tell us what it costs. Fair winds and following seas!
Great video. I always wondered about little things like whats it cost to live your lifestyle. I may not ever own a boat, I'm a motorcyclist and would like to travel around that way, but I enjoy your videos because the backgrounds are always so beautiful.
So nice to see genuine people share a vision
Great video! Thanks for making it! Even better after having the chance to meet you in Annapolis earlier this month and discuss catamarans vs monohulls with Terysa! One follow up question if I may? The boat maintenance costs - is that included in the 3k/month or separate? if separate, what do you find that to run you? Thanks again! Donna
I'm saving and when I retire from the LAPD I intend on circumnavigating. I love your videos.
I was shocked on just how much it costs to check in! Wow
This is really helpful guys, the kids need to leave home before I can embark on my trip around the world but having your first hand knowledge is so helpful in planning. Thank you
These are exactly the subjects, the salesmen don't want you to know about.
We are at the very beginning stages of preparation, and this has been a remarkably helpful find. You two exemplify what we are wanting to achieve! Thanks for the incredible info!
Finally getting to see some of your videos (I plead Bahamas Out Islands). LOVE it guys and appreciate your clear-eyed view on the financial side of cruising! Cost of taking a "bluewater" boat + cost of kitting it out to actually leave the Solent = possibly surprising for some. TOTALLY AGREE regarding the SSB... it's too bad, they're a great tool, but they don't make sense any more. And yes, this is so much more than we ever dreamed it would be too. xx B (your newest internet-poor subscriber)
The HF radio will work when the sat phone does not. If you have a storm going on with thick cloud cover forget your satphone but your HF radio will get in through the static crash still.
If you want a later and greater HF radio you will pay thousands but many older radios are still just as good for maritime. To use an example here, the newer Codan radios (NGT) are still fetching $1500 or more second hand where an old Codan (9393) is around $600-1.2k with the tuner and older (8528) with tuner could be had for just a few hundred and will still do the job for you.
You could always cheat and just buy an amateur HF radio at $1500 new/$300 2nds with tuner and modify it to run on marine and hope noone sees it :P.
Just discovered and subscribed to your channel - - I've always been curious about the cost of a FT blue-water sailing lifestyle. Currently, my journey through life has me on another path of happiness. So, for now I'll just sail vicariously via your channel. Enjoy the day!
so this is the fourth time I have heard Maureen and I have over saved. we could have gone five years ago. I guess we can do more upgrades. in the USA, health Care is THE thing. citizens are mauled by establishments. captives of the corporation world. great work you two. Maureen and I just lived on the boat for four days - great fun.
Healthcare is the bane of all American existence. It's absolutely atrocious. We plan to drop our insurance and just budget for overseas healthcare out of pocket if any issues arise.
Otto Cbas. Haha, you are so funny. And where do you get your facts from? Bring it on.
I'm not sure if healthcare is any better or any worse in America, I just know that you will go bankrupt paying for healthcare insurance.
If that was true then why do Canadians live on average longer than Americans. Let me think oh I know universal healthcare. Some of you were Americans just crack me up The stupid it hurts
Universal healthcare would be amazing. I'm very envious of the Canadian healthcare system. It's a lot easier to provide healthcare for the 32 million Canadians as opposed to the 300 million Americans. It's just not feasible to provide universal healthcare to that many people. It's a fantastic idea though.
Tough topic (I always cringe at the mention of looking into other people's finances - not unlike asking to see what's in your underpants, which of course is less of an unknown) and you handled it beautifully with grace and fairness. Well done.
Best advice I took from this is buy a boat that has dome it all. It’ll have all the gear.
Yes. That's good advice.
Love the principal of living "stress free." Not a bad idea for those who live ashore. After some time living aboard, I'd say the sailing/voyaging life is fulfilling in so many ways. These guys express it beautifully. So many sailors have the high-stress boat and equipment, never leave the dock.
All smiles!
Norman Henry Martin A
Your living the dream. I am 58 and would've loved to have done this. Unfortunately my husband isn''t on board with the idea...sigh :( Me i'd sell up tomorrow and buy a boat and go.
Try a skippered charter in the bvis. That will change his mind.
Hi Pity about that I have my baot in Spain Id like to Sail around the world But hopefully maybe go to Sardinia around November depending on weather
It is great to see a more realistic version of some of the sailing shows. Thank you for your honest answers!
Great stuff! And yes, I subscribed! Thanks for being so transparent! You are a joy to watch. One question, I see books behind you. I am totally new to the world of sailing -- can you recommend a good book for a total novice? Thanks!
One classic sailor book for sure to read is Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum
Once you spend the money it is gone, however, you can't take it with you. Whatever we spend our money and time on, the choice rests with each individual. Anything mechanical is subject to depreciation, maintenance etc whether it be a land vehicle, aircraft or watercraft. We all take different paths through life where some cost is involved. Kudos for taking a balanced path that brings happiness & health into your lives. Kudos for sharing.
I'm jsut curious; for you folks who downthumbed this may i ask why? i found it succint and helpful. did you not?
You tell em’ mate ! There’s always haters
Great video, this is something my wife and I are considering in the future. Really helps to hear about the money side. That is something that can only be explained by people living it.
Fast foreword: Must be doing pretty good & stress free since the 1370 is sailing into the picture.
Probably have been saving, saving, and saving money to buy their dream boat
Nice work here. I like how you broke down your spending and shared how you earn money, maintain the boat, keep up with internet etc. all in a non judgmental way. Safe, fun travels.
Nick = James Bond
Great to hear you chat like this, on a topic that helps us a lot, right now in our planning. Although a bit older than you we are about to start our adventure just as soon...as the house sells. Thanx heaps!! We'll by you a beer if we see you around, fair winds.
Thankyou! And wow any cost would be worth it to find someone as beautiful as her to sail aroind the world with!!
awesome job on this video, very informative. I'd love to try this some day, but man it would be a huge commitment, and a big change in your life. keep it up, and safe travels.
well if youre sailing with me..it costs you nothing..
doc johnny
Very interesting. I plan to cruise the Caraïbes with my son in 1 year..... this video is the best I saw in months of preparation. Thank
what kind of Hot Sauce to you keep on board?
Cheers guys! This video was incredibly helpful! We've been traveling around for the past three years in our camper van and we are getting ready to make the leap sell the house and the van, and take to the seas. Naturally, we've been stewing on a lot of the concerns you addressed in this vid. thank you so much for that! Fair winds, guys!
I am very glad I stumbled across your channel. You are absolutely my favorite "Sailing [insert boat name here]" channel.
I'll be retiring in 10 years or so and I will have a pension that would cover the expenses you mentioned. The main challenge I have is getting a good boat and having it paid off before I retire. I think I can probably work that out though. Your boat is pretty pricey if I am not mistaken. Congratulations on that.
I subscribed, subscribed, subscribed. Great cost summary...I am following 1/2 dozen sailing channels...sailing ruby rose, Delos, la vagabond, sailing doodles, lucky fish...it's interesting to get different perspectives/locations....you all seem to be genuinely happy...
Most people have a very difficult time when they discuss their finances. Thank you for the information.
I clicked on your post because I was trying to find out what an atoll was and the caption picture was very beautiful and caught my eye. You guys are really cool.
Thanks you for an honest look at the cost of sailing the world .
Really love you honest and direct commentary and information.
Just watched this vid. not planning on sailing anywhere, but do enjoy seeing other people doing it. You gave a lot of good advice for life in general. Removing things that cause stress. Thanks!
Brilliant insight , Working 9 months and sailing 3 month sounds very appealing for starts.
Good job tackling the cost question! I'm always squeamish on the subject. Last time I calculated my costs I came in around 1,000 USD per month. I have a small (31' on deck), relatively simple boat. I almost always anchor out, and I haul the boat once a year. I'm sure these costs have gone up. As the boat gets older and racks up more miles I have to repair and replace more equipment. Also I find that over time I want my boat to feel more like a home than a campground, so naturally that means spending more money (e.g. I started without refrigeration, then I installed a coldplate a few years back, now I can't live without it ...).
Thank you so much for sharing information concerning your actual budget. Most important, you articulated the initial "hidden" cost. Be safe. "The best you can do is to go out and come back. It is what happens in between that defines and determines your seamanship."