💰Naked Truth: What it REALLY Costs to Own a Sailboat💰

In this video, I break down our regular liveaboard expenses from the past 10 months - including; memberships, fuel, and insurance to marina life - plus the big-ticket upgrades and repairs that have kept us cruising, like a new alternator, starter motor, anchor chain, and even sails.. 🐠 Be a Patreon + help save the ocean 🌊👇 https://www.patreon.com/c/SailingAmi The “last video” I was referring to (the last video posted when I filmed this video) which has now made a grand total of $29.47! ⬇️👇 https://youtu.be/8TSx1GrUj0U?si=xC33_XO73ESDz6LM I’ll share how these costs add up over time, what surprised us the most, and a few lessons we’ve learned along the way. Whether you’re planning to live aboard or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of sailing life, this one’s for you. List of Repairs/Replacements from our haul out at Boat Works in February: Rudder stock, rudder bearing, pintle bearing, cutlass bearing, shaft seal, engine alignment, new steering cable, steering chain service, new steering shaft and keyway, more anchor chain, front hatch repair, install front hatch, new thermostat for fridge, anti-foul, replaced anodes, name stickers, cut and polish & finally we replaced latches on cupboards.. Is this more or less than you expected? Tell me below ⬇️👇 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Club Fees 3:05 - Fuel Costs 3:55 - Insurance 4:49 - Engine Parts/Spares 5:38 - Anchor Chain 6:21 - Marina Fees 7:13 - Headsail 8:38 - Spinnaker 9:31 - Haul Out 10:57 - Total/Summary #sailingcosts #sailboat #sailing