Full-time Sailing Costs Exposed - What We Really Spent (Ep.58 | Sailing ARGO)

How Much Does It Cost to Live on a Boat? In this episode, we share our honest numbers. We’ve been asked this question a lot – how much does it actually cost to cruise full-time? In this episode we break down the real annual cost of living aboard ARGO and share exactly where the money goes. From everyday running expenses to the bigger one-off upgrades, we’re opening the books and sharing the numbers. There were definitely a few surprises along the way, but overall we discovered we sit around the mid-range of what many cruising sailors spend. Whether you’re dreaming about sailing full-time or just curious about the reality behind the lifestyle, this is a transparent look at what it really takes to live on the water. In this episode we cover our 9 key cruising expenses: • Maintenance • Provisions (food & groceries) • Insurance • Alcohol (because… boat life 🍷) • Fuel • Subscriptions & connectivity • Eating out • Marina & mooring fees • General day-to-day spending We also talk through some of the bigger one-off costs we faced during the year – including major upgrades that every cruising boat eventually needs. If you’ve ever wondered what full-time sailing costs in the real world, this one’s for you. Thanks for watching. Stay Connected: Watch more of our sailing journey and life aboard ARGO here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBFhZ3tBm0qr20Fm5BWHtOB5 or binge back through our beginnings here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBH9UgJUVWpSBNiKL5Z1lDrl&si=5woU5AeyfxCoNj5J Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingargo38/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingargo38/ Share a drink with us here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FWBL52GY7L5KW Join the ARGO Support Crew here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/J257W85YU9PPY Music credits: Clipchamp