Catamaran vs Monohull: The Hidden Cost Nobody Talks About 💸⛵

Most think a catamaran is more expensive than a monohull, but that's not always true... This video dives deep into the cat vs monohull debate, analyzing the true cost of boat ownership. Discover the surprising factors that can make catamaran sailing more or less expensive in the long run, including maintenance, repairs, and other hidden costs when buying boats. ✅ Up-front cost ✅ Marina fees ✅ Fuel ✅ Maintenance ✅ Liveaboard life ✅ Which one is cheaper long-term? And at the end, I share what changed my answer. ⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Most people are wrong about the price 0:20 – Why catamarans cost more upfront 1:05 – Marina fees: the first big surprise 1:45 – Anchoring vs Marina Life 2:30 – Fuel differences 3:10 – Sailing vs motoring lifestyle 3:55 – The maintenance nobody likes talking about 4:50 – Why some people stay cruising longer on cats 5:30 – When a catamaran becomes cheaper than land life 6:15 – Who actually wins? 6:50 – Why I’m choosing a monohull for now 7:20 – Want a monthly cost breakdown? ✅ Hashtags #sailing #catamaran #monohull #boatlife #liveaboard #sailinglife #cruisinglife #oceanlife #budgetboatlife #boating