COST of living aboard CHEAP year round on a Sailboat | Sailing Balachandra S02E30
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Күн бұрынLet's get real and break it down. We've been livng aboard Balachandra for 1 full year here in the North Atlantic and we're ready to share what it actually cost for us to buy a boat, sail it home, and live aboard it year round through a harsh Canadian winter. In this video we talk about hidden costs, unexpected expenses, delivery costs, marina fees, heating, haul out\launch and budgetting for living on the cheap while cruising.
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In August of 2017 I sold everything and moved aboard Balachandra, a 1986 C&C44 sailboat, then sailed it over 300 nautical miles to Halifax Nova Scotia to spend a cold Canadian winter in the frozen waters of the North Atlantic. Sailing Balachandra is my KZfaq sailing vlog inspired by other great channels such as Delos and La Vagabonde, which documents the sailing adventures of myself and the occasional crewmembers(s) as we navigate the east coast of North America and beyond. I also dive into lots of DIY boat projects both above and below decks, and share with you all of the pros and cons of living aboard in a cold climate. Sailing Balachandra is published weekly so please subscribe so you don't miss out on future videos!
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@stevesheliflying 5 жыл бұрын
I just did what you said. Binge watched all your videos from the first. You new dark haired lady is awesome. You two seem to work well together. I enjoyed watching you learn and repair things on your boat. I just subscribed and look forward to watching more (until I move onto my boat and start my own repairs).
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Steve! Being a full time live aboard can be a struggle at times but sooo worth it! Good luck on your future endeavors :)
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve!
@andyadams417 5 жыл бұрын
Hello It's nice to meet you to here on KZfaq , I'm In Florida and I live here in the marina out side of Jacksonville Beach FL for $390. a month and that covers all of my utilities and I can work on my sail boat year around so If you would like to have a sail boat and live on it you need to be in Florida , you do not need a skid for you boat there are boat lift here that you lift your boat out for $130 and put it on stands so come on down , Andy
@slavek033 3 жыл бұрын
Andy Adams I might ask for your email next year, hope all good with you
@TC-yx1qt 3 жыл бұрын
Where in Florida?
@whiggerhunter4268 5 жыл бұрын
Save money, buy a car gps. If the screen is blue you can be certain your on water..
@2036scott 4 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@theslapchanel 3 жыл бұрын
Pfff, use Google maps for free
@stephenmills-hughes1097 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think this is the first time I've seen such a detailed breakdown of the cost. Thanks.
@johnleblanc948 5 жыл бұрын
Great Episode! Thank you for the expense breakdown. It's very helpful. Oddly, I was very impressed with the left handed writing skills on the dry erase board. That's talent! Love your channel. Keep them coming!
@EmilyAndClark 5 жыл бұрын
Hello from another small sailing channel! $1000/month seems to be our average expense, too. This last month was $558 but we have more expensive months too. $1100 for 7 months of food? Not bad at all to eat well. Just wait until you are living on anchor full time. No more club fees or mooring cost! That's where the real freedom is. Cheers -E&C
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
We eat a vegetarian diet. Sometimes we treat ourselves to snacks off the record or the odd night out :) We can't wait to get out on the hook F/T (soon) - have to get out of the ice field first! Thanks for checking us out :)
@Kitiwake 4 жыл бұрын
@@SailingBalachandra carrots .high GI index.
@EmilyAndClark 3 жыл бұрын
@@ugotlj4133 When I sailed down the west coast from Seattle to Panama I anchored about everywhere. I only used one marina for a day to visit someone who lived on land in the LA area. If you get away from the cities (and I don't like California cities) there are places. The west coast of the US isn't the best place to anchor. Not much protection and it's deep.
@LongDistanceSailor 3 жыл бұрын
@@ugotlj4133 no Florida is worse. Trick is get a copy of the real law that applies and carry it on the boat. Make the officer read it. They already know they are breaking the law and back down when they see the paper. I no longer know the law in CA. I know you have a LOT if them out there. Not my favorite place. But best place to live on a boat is "anyplace else". Once you leave the US it gets cheap and easy. Mexico on the Pacific side is especially easy. I don't check my email much for KZfaq. Am today because we just released a video. Come to our channel and subscribe. "Emily and Clark's Adventure". You might like our stuff and I'll see your questions faster. We seem to attract a lot of people at your phase of boat life.
@MrRourk 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being open and going over cost. Merry Christmas!
@brianfogg5172 5 жыл бұрын
Hello from Vermont, USA. Good video guys. This is the first video I have seen from you. Guess what? You've got me - I subscribed. I'm building a Richard Woods Gypsy catamaran. I've got a long way to go, but one day I would like to sail to Nova Scotia.
@BalticLab 4 жыл бұрын
So I just paid for my new Sailboat and your videos were a great inspiration to do so. Thanks so much for the videos!
@jaymeez 3 ай бұрын
Well Done! This was on my watch later playlist for about 5 years and I am now just watching lol I was admit about buying a sailboat back then but life got in the way and now I may get one
@NormanHenryMartin 4 жыл бұрын
Hello: Just stumbled onto your channel. Thanks and I look forward to binging. Looks to me like you have a C&C 38 mk 3. For over 10 years, I used to skipper one for a sailing school and really got to love the boat. You explanation of costs is brilliant and the topic on which I was searching. Yes, I think living aboard, if you like the lifestyle, is not too expensive or out of reach. More to follow...
@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative 🙌🏻 you just gained another subscriber.
@KittyKatMN 5 жыл бұрын
omg, $40 a week for groceries? wow, that puts into perspective how wasteful i am in that area of my budget! 😭
@popsoldboats3406 5 жыл бұрын
I know I ate $40.00 today at breakfast.
@slavek033 3 жыл бұрын
Katrina N if you cook at home/boat all your meals you can easy make living even in London , all European supermarkets still here , same along Spain, France and Italy , Aldi or Lidl everywhere
@richardjones9692 5 жыл бұрын
I hope we cross wakes in the spring of 2019. I just purchased a C&C39 in Baddeck NS. Also I bought a house close to Seal Island and can see across the inlet from the kitchen window. Can't wait to move from Alberta to my new NS home. I look forward to following your sailing posts.
@davidb.cutter4631 5 жыл бұрын
Location makes all the difference. As you mentioned these costs are costs incurred in Canada. Good video. Dave & Linda M/S Olivebank S/V Banyanda
@SuperJupiter9 5 жыл бұрын
Finally a clear extensive video on the real living aboard costs, for normal people, well I mean, for the low budget people! lol thank you very much guys, greetings from Montreal!
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
Pierre Russell thanks for watching!
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@tonisoja1561 5 жыл бұрын
This sum is not what everyone anywhere should expect to pay for one year, pay attention to which costs are NOT universal. People(especially on budget) dont typically hire a delivery captain(1600) and then proceed to spend a whole winter parked in expensive marina(~1000? +1800). Which all adds up to about 1/3. Other than that, thx for the breakdown and fair winds.
@Sailing9LIVES 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, guys, great video. I am sure any duo living on a boat would have a mix of different expenses based on location, costs unique to the particular boat they bought, etc., so the final cost could vary wildly. It seems some of the comments below skewer you on that... but we appreciate that you shared what it cost YOU in your unique situation... in a very nice format. Well done. :)
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Sailing 9 LIVES Thank you, really appreciate it.
@wanting2sailssw256 3 жыл бұрын
Nice..that was to the point,thank you. I watched one channel and the guy had been talking for over 10mins and still hadn't tackled the subject of the vid.
@glendahill9845 4 жыл бұрын
Discovered your channel recently and have been binge watching since! We have a Hunter Legend 35.5 which is a great boat for living aboard. Maybe someday...! We currently sail out of Pointe-du-Chene in Shediac NB. I am originally from the Halifax area and really enjoy that I know most of the local places you sail to. We do plan to return someday. Are you at the Armdale Yacht Club? Looking forward to seeing more of your videos and following you in your travels!
@glennshephard1 3 жыл бұрын
Captain Glenn here from Below Deck Sailing Yacht, looks like you guys are in Halifax, I stop by that yacht club every time I go visit my folks, happy Easter.
@Greatgreg100 5 жыл бұрын
Now , living in a freezer for the whole winter is something to experience but you’re better off heading south to Florida Mexico or go first class and hit the Caribbean. The money you spend on dockage could be better spent at a beach bar. I like your positive attitudes. Enjoy!
@chrisgoguen765 5 жыл бұрын
Happy to discover a sailing Vlog from Nova-Scotia! Just in case you don''t know, DYC has a bubbler, travel lift, beautiful new club house and similar fee that includes 4 lifts!
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Just checked this out- last time I visited there they didn’t allow winter liveaboards. I wonder if they allow it now.
@chrisgoguen765 5 жыл бұрын
@@SailingBalachandra Yeah.. I didn't consider that... I'll ask the question.
@ScotianBlooded 4 жыл бұрын
i enjoyed this video also from nova scotia so this gave me a really good idea on costs
@BarefootSailingAdventures 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice vid! Great editing!
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! ☺️
@michaeleavenson8656 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you
@AlistairAVogan 5 жыл бұрын
Well done. Thanks guys. This is helpful.
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! :)
@williammueller3154 Жыл бұрын
im watching from beginning enjoying!
@BigBoiBalu 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video ⛵
@raybear100 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the info!
@bensouthwell1339 5 жыл бұрын
so how much did the boat cost?
@davidwarnes5158 3 жыл бұрын
If you got a tablet ? Why did you buy avionics twice ? For the tablet and phone , with Google you can download it onto all your devices ?
@RobertPyland 3 жыл бұрын
“Check us oot.” Love your accent. 🤪
@francis8955 5 жыл бұрын
Super nice vids, like the authenticity of it. Can to Can, do you have a insurance company to recommand for sailboat in canada ??!
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Skipper’s plan! :) I think it’s by Aviva
@maxgoldman406 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. From Vancouver BC Canada
@casondave 5 жыл бұрын
Uh, so 11,400 for a year - is that 7 months or 1 full year? What'd the boat cost itself? It's a 44' C&C right ?
@thomasn3766 5 жыл бұрын
Sailing Balachandra: Comparing that to purchasing a House and all the cost that follow that on a monthly base, and include what you need to set aside for regular maintenance, then gas, electricity, and government taxes, and so fort, i say you buying a boat to live on, with the cost you put out here is way cheaper than a land locked house, Can$ 575. A month is not bad at all, and you are living for your self and not with parent. Some of the cost you mention are “onetime” cost and have to be divided trough the the life span of it, and food cost i would say you get out on the lower side, simply due to the storage space and cooler space that you might not have compare to a house, so all in all, you doing darn great in my opinion. So keep on, and have fun, and happy upcoming holidays and new year...
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Fair Winds and Happy Holidays to you as well! :)
@koontzman123 5 жыл бұрын
Yay Nova Scotia! That's where we honeymooned.
@Greatgreg100 5 жыл бұрын
Living on a boat in freezing temperature at a dock is insane. If you want to live on a boat sail down to warmer waters where you can dive off the stern in the morning into crystal clear waters.
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Watch the video titled “Big Announcement” ;)
@robertlee8042 5 жыл бұрын
No boat maintenance.
@Autos389 4 жыл бұрын
Nor cost of the boat
@g73sail12 5 жыл бұрын
Just spoted u guys but didn't recognize the boat...I also live in NS , I have a Bayfield 36 named Calista. Im guessing you might know my cusin Eric T ..Anyway hopefully we will see you out there one day!
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Havent met Eric.. Thanks for watching Giles! Bayfield 36 is a nice boat.
@magdakaniewski 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. You mentioned you hired a captain. How far was the delivery , which port to port. We are in southern Ontario so familiar with the lakes
@SailingBalachandra 3 жыл бұрын
I hired a captain to help me sail the boat 300 nautical miles from st john NB to Halifax NS accross the Bay of Fundy and up the coast of Nova Scotia. This was my first 40+ foot boat and i wanted someone who had experience on that first trip
@mariuszkijowski2180 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! QQ any idea how it could be cheaper for 36 foot boat? I'm asking about boat related stuff. Warm regards from Canada :)
@SailingBalachandra 2 жыл бұрын
Smaller boats are always cheaper where most marinas charge by the foot.
@velvetelvis6839 5 жыл бұрын
I just want a sailboat to park in front of the trailer house so I can drink liquor, bbq chicken fingers and have yacht party's with trailer park girls
@Nimashet 5 жыл бұрын
Look for something like a venture 25, it should come on it's on trailer you can set the mast in the boom up there next to your trailer and there it is. Even has room to sleep about 4 on board more if you're real cosy
@popsoldboats3406 5 жыл бұрын
@@Nimashet that is good. Laughing so hard now.
@AlanCheek 5 жыл бұрын
No joke, I'm going to plumb my cockpit so I can plug the drains, fill 'er up &... JACUZZI TIME!!
@buzzybrown2177 3 жыл бұрын
Just wondering how much would have cost to live off the boat.
@SailingPauHana 5 жыл бұрын
Do you have moisture issues in the winter?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Great Question! - Yes, when the temperature outside our glass hull is below 0 deg. c. we get dew point condensation on the inside of the hull. Most of it just drips down into the bildge, however some of the freeboard hull is covered in teak so we leave those cupboard doors open and allow air to circulate. We also have a small 12v dehumidifier that runs all the time, even in summer.
@dcbourbonireland 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting thanks
@St34mPunkPrivateer 5 жыл бұрын
Northern climate live-aboard, awesome.
@207matthew 5 жыл бұрын
you guys just saved my life...am ready to buy a boat,,what I learned being a neighbor of yours...Mainer living in Tucson.is that buying a boat is like hunting moose. Heard him into the back of your truck...then shoot it
@davidaharon656 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video big like love from Israel
@hackledrummer1543 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid! But, sorry to offend every Canadian here... a SEVEN MONTH WINTER!?... lived behind cling film!? Fly your Canadian flag with pride, but you seriously need to find yourselves another country to live in, at least for winter!
@whiggerhunter4268 5 жыл бұрын
They need to put that boat to good use and head south for the winter or exchange it for a RV and park it on the street, preferably some place with a view of the water..
@nogaffin 4 жыл бұрын
People believe a boat is expensive. Well, I can tell you that living in a 3800 square foot house with a large pool and yard costs considerably more than 10,000.00 per year. And to make matters worse, my home won't get me to the Caribbean. I want to get on the water full time!
@oceancowboy6981 5 жыл бұрын
The information to a newby in the sailing world would be a dream crusher your information is not how everyone would go about buying a boat as myself I live in Texas I bought a bought in South America and I’m a jack of all trades diy so it seems a lot of wasted money or as a very experienced sailor told me one time check book sailers cheers from Texas oceancowboy 🤠
@jfly609 5 жыл бұрын
Hey guys U have any tips wehere to look für used boats ?
@waltspieker6114 5 жыл бұрын
I will sell you my 44ft
@DavidrKun 5 жыл бұрын
for you guys is about $11,200 start up roughly about $933 a Month for the first year $4030 for the Winter, $600 for the Summer $385.83 a Month every year after. This not including any Added cost of Repairs yet does include yearly haul outs right? So that is a plus of minus if you want to forgo that. This I'm assure does not include the cost of your boat. So if you are looking Please add 20% Down with a Credit Score of 670+ would also help.
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Startup is not cheap, but once everything is in place it can be a cheap way to live. Clearly marinas are expensive... TOO EXPENSIVE so you have to decide what you actually want to do with the boat. If you're going off-shore (as we are this fall) you'll spend more for maintenance and re-fitting but if you just want to hang out at the dock, rigging is not so important. Once you untie the lines and live off the hook the marina fees magically disappear ;)
@legend343 3 жыл бұрын
You should get a Cubic Mini👍 I have one on our boat here in Sweden. They’re Canadian.! Warren s/y Legend
@adventureswithfrodo2721 5 жыл бұрын
This was a little dis jointed. It was a mix of the start up cost plus the actual monthly/seasonal cost. The startup cost can rezlly vary depending on bozt condition rigging szils motor mechanical superstructure etc...... How much was your boat as it looked like you has bought a dry docked boat. Are yo just living on ot or have you started to travel. And I sill check out your chznnel.
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
We didn't include the cost of the boat because it will be different for everyone depending on their cruising area, size and intended use of the boat. Our boat didn't need a whole lot of work to be sailed and lived on but that was an important part of the search process before we purchased. Thanks for Watching! :)
@anthonyhawkins4136 4 жыл бұрын
Why did you have to hire a captain if you have your boating license? Is there different licenses for larger boats than small recreational ones?(Novice)
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
It was my first time sailing a 40+ boat and we were going off-shore for 4 days without a whole lot of testing of the rig. I wanted to make sure I had a professional on board. He taught me A LOT of things. I would do the same if I had to do that again.
@WalterEGough 5 жыл бұрын
Wow - expensive! But still cheaper than rent :) But in the South East USA, *way* cheaper - even if you rent a slip. I wouldn't include the food budget in your numbers - that's going to vary a LOT by person - and you have to eat wherever you live - it's not really a boat expense. Buying propane to cook with would be a boat-related expense.
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
oh yeah, propane! :) - it's super cheap here. We go 5 months on $10 propane (10lb tank) using the 3 burner gas range every day for all kinds of cooking.
@rotem6258 Жыл бұрын
Where do you got all this money anyway? Are you guys working?
@CruiseAlongWSAY 4 жыл бұрын
What about health insurance, storage unit on land, family travel...
@rb239rtr 3 жыл бұрын
I would consider the cost of moving the boat home sunk costs and would not include them- just annual recurring costs, with a portion added for maintenance and items to be replaced
@dwightlooi 3 жыл бұрын
Marina slip fees are about $5 / ft / day. It;s about $45K a year for a 25' boat. That's before power, pump outs, maintenance or whatever else. That's the biggest chunk of the bill for most budget boaters.
@nickjunes 5 жыл бұрын
Ok you never included the actual price of the boat... You have a section called "buying & bringing back the boat." I got my calculator out and followed along. Unless the actual price of the boat was mixed in there somewhere under a dollar I'm not seeing it. My guess is that boat costs somewhere north of $15,000. It's hard to tell because I haven't seen much, but that would definitely be part of this. Also congrats on the boat.
@MattSmith-hp3cj 5 жыл бұрын
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@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge 4 жыл бұрын
So if I don't live in a winter marina (and am out sailing the world) my expences would be...$2k/7 months ?
@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge 4 жыл бұрын
I would never throw out £5k for transport of my boat (I am too poor for that sort of fancy)
@Josef_R 5 жыл бұрын
You should change the title to read --in Canada because those prices are astronomical in other places. The entire $5600 part could have been avoided. What are club fees??
@hannescoetzee5113 3 жыл бұрын
Don't spend a winter in Wales UK, most of the time its stormy. Wind lots, rain plenty, cold... yup.
@kershclan 5 жыл бұрын
Did you say $40 a week ?
@ananda_miaoyin 4 жыл бұрын
Next do a cost breakdown of a running ship.....when shit starts to break! What did the boat itself cost? Amortize that puppy down over 20 years and add that to the list. Bottom jobs and paint. Standing rigging. Oh and the radar just crapped out. Shit happens off shore for sure. I had an engine fire in the middle of a deep water ship channel......Coast Guard had to drag me to a marina. That sucked. Speaking of dragging, that was just after I dragged into Sherman Island and ran aground. Yup. A legit Jack London move. Not fun but at least I get to tell the story!
@WildlyIntrepid 5 жыл бұрын
Very detailed video, good job. Where was the boat when you purchased it?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, we bought our boat in St John NB. Sailed it back to Halifax NS and we have been living aboard for 2 years.. making our way to Bahamas soon. Are you two Canadian? What are your future plans?
@WildlyIntrepid 5 жыл бұрын
@@SailingBalachandra It must have been an exciting sail in the Bay of Funday. Yes we're originally from Quebec but spent many years in Newfoundland before moving in our sailboat on Lake Erie last summer. We want to head South in the fall. Who knows maybe we'll run in each others somewhere.
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
By any chance. Did you make it south?
@randallgoguen3463 5 жыл бұрын
What was the "VHF" course?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
It was through Sail Canada - It's a VHF certification course. It's the equivalent of a license to use the VHF here in Canada.
@kurttosczak8544 5 жыл бұрын
What about insurance and maintenance?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Watching! You can't really put a price tag on maintenance - it varies by boat and situation. Insurance is about $700/yr for us here.
@zacharyschweter6466 2 жыл бұрын
what about insurance????????????
@greggtilghman6349 5 жыл бұрын
All that was on top of the boat price right? That didn't include the price of the boat?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Yes you're right that did not include the price of the boat. Just a break down of what we paid on top of the boat price in one years time.
@deanfarina8968 5 жыл бұрын
I think you would have helped the 'newbs' out better if you'd listed recurring expenses like monthly slip rent and regular maintenance costs rather than one time spending items
@sass1ap 5 жыл бұрын
and not everyone needs all of the aforementioned things in the video....
@cassiemarie7520 5 жыл бұрын
That's what everyone fails to mention.
@smacksman1 5 жыл бұрын
$1800 club annual fees ( & winter slip) $600 summer slip is the way I read it.
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
We did mention some recurring expenses but you need to remember it all depends on where you live
@superdon1chw 5 жыл бұрын
why do you guys stay in north in the winter ?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Great question! - we have plans, stay tuned! :)
@johnrainbolt6758 4 жыл бұрын
Is this in Canadian dollars?
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
John Rainbolt yes - Canadian
@dougford5691 5 жыл бұрын
What type of boat do you have?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
It's a C&C44 wing keel fitted for cruising.
@qatarsailor7727 4 жыл бұрын
Nice episode
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
Qatar Sailor Thank you Abdullah. I just finished watching your video I really enjoyed it! It was nice to hear you speaking Arabic. I understand pretty good but can’t speak very well haha
@qatarsailor7727 4 жыл бұрын
@@SailingBalachandra Thanks for watching my video I am happy that you liked it, I will follow you guys wish all the best.
@JD-ps3ov 5 жыл бұрын
No winter fees in southern fl
@garyconway1073 5 жыл бұрын
Expenses Totally depends on your life style do not pay for docking, Don't you have a anchor. The less gadgets you have to repair all the better, life gets simpler.
@AlistairAVogan 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a Canadian in the Emirates looking at used liveaboard boats internationally and the issue of getting the boat here has been a question. I hadn't considered hiring a captain. How did you find the appropriate captain? Did you travel with as crew? Great looking boat. What's the beam?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
I used a broker to buy the boat. The Brokerage has lots of local connections including a few able captains who ran deliveries so I was able to make the arrangements. The C&C44 has a beam of 13.25’
@AlistairAVogan 5 жыл бұрын
Sailing Balachandra decent beam. Must make things comfortable. In my search for the right boat the beam is high on my list.
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
People have different opinions - larger boats mean larger costs per foot at marinas, however, a larger boat will be more stable and comfortable at sea. Pay close attention to the "length at the water line - LWL"... Balachandra is 35' at the waterline even though she's 44' long.
@AlistairAVogan 5 жыл бұрын
Sailing Balachandra Yeah. Stability and comfort are important for us (though we want to sail full time when the time is right, and everywhere). Also: versatility. Having an adjustable keel seems advantageous for those shallow passages or areas you might want to explore as well. Was this on your list on priorities? Since beginning to watch your videos I’ve been investigating C & C 44 and there abouts. Seems like a great boat and reasonably priced. Would you change anything on it?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
@@AlistairAVogan She has a balsa core. Balsa makes a good coring material but if owners decide to add a new through hull fitting they risk wetting the core. Balsa leeches water, so you have to be careful when looking at balsa cored boats for any aftermarket fittings and ensure they were properly isolated. (not something people typically started doing until the mid 90's). The other thing to watch with the 44 is that they were manufactured with either a fin keel (8' draft) or a retractable keel. Ours has a wing keel which was a special request by the first owner as she was fitted out for cruising, not racing (6.9' draft). Stay away from the 44R model. Also, the mast is VERY tall - can be a powerful boat. We ALWAYS sail with 1 reef in, and never more than a 110 jib and no spinnaker - Anything more and you'll need more crewmembers to handle the extra power. We average 8 knots on the 110 jib with 1 reef in the main.
@moejaime2654 5 жыл бұрын
Are these Cannuk dollars or Yankee dollars your talking about ?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
All in Canadian Dollars
@sass1ap 5 жыл бұрын
our yacht club is only 1200 a year......
@davesmith2150 5 жыл бұрын
40 dollars a week for two people that's a dollar a meal each what kind of food do you guys eat?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Meatless diet - at the time we were also getting free vegetables from a family garden. If you toss in booze or condiments it's obviously pricier. Thanks for the comment! :)
@gordon6029 5 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. Those are Canadian doll hairs yes?
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing! Yep, those numbers are in Canadian dollars :)
@richardmay6865 5 жыл бұрын
It cost only 40 a week for food or you only have 40 dollars a week for food? I'll bring you some groceries.
@theruckusdj 5 жыл бұрын
On your Buying/Bringing total, you didn't actually add the boat price!!!
@uncatila 3 жыл бұрын
I lived on a dive boat for 5 years. I got lonely
@Chris-zu7jb 4 жыл бұрын
Why are you NOT in the carrabian somewhere worm jezzz
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
Check out our latest videos ;)
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I just discovered this video is being discussed on Reddit! awesome :) www.reddit.com/r/sailing/comments/a71mfv/why_pay_rent_its_cheaper_to_live_on_a_boat/
@greggtilghman6349 5 жыл бұрын
You guys are famous!!!! :D
@johndo3930 5 жыл бұрын
lol I live in Africa no bubbler needed. 👀 what is a bubbler? I googled it and this is what I got "A device used for smoking pot" 😂🤣
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
John do Right! hahahaha that's awesome. A bubbler pumps air from tubes under the water to keep it from freezing over and trapping us in sold ice.
@johndo3930 5 жыл бұрын
@@SailingBalachandra Hi thanks ... Could have been an Canadian way to get through those cold winters of yours.😂🤣
@fiddlesticksbessette398 5 жыл бұрын
mMY FRIENDS LIVE YEAR ROUND ONBOARD,AND HANG OUT AROUND ALL THE ISLAND'S,CATCH LOBSTER'S,ALL THERE OWN FISH,AND CLEAN THE BOAT BOTTOM WITH A PIECE OF CARPET ON A PIECE OF WOOD.THEY TRY TO USE THE SAIL'S WHENEVER THEY CAN,TO SAVE FUEL.EVERYBODY DOES A LITTLE DIFFERENT'LY LIVING ON A BOAT.BUT IT'S MOSTLY MOREING,NOT SLIP FEESE..NEVER PAY SLIP FEES IF YOU CAN AVOID IT,GO TO THE ISLAND''S,WHERE IT'S WARM,DO SNORKEL DIVING FOR LOBSTER,AND FISH A LOT.CARY AS MANY SPARE PARTS AS POSSIBLE,AND IF YOU DONT KNOW HOW TO REPAIR CERTAIN THING'S,WHATCH THE REPAIR MAN HOW HE FIXES DIFFERENT THINGS FROM TIME TO TIME WHEN YOU HIRE THEM.MAKE AS MANY FRIEND'S AS POSIBLE,CAUSE WE ALL NEED EACH OTHER OUT HERE.FAIR WIND'S TO YA MATE'S..
@TylerKaraszewski 5 жыл бұрын
It's kind of disingenuous to say "it beats rent!" if you don't include the purchase price of the boat. I can live in a million dollar beachfront condo for less than the cost of renting a 1 bedroom apartment if I don't tell you that I paid cash for the condo upfront and thus have no mortgage payment. Also I have no idea how you. eat a "foodie" diet for less than $3CAD/person/day, but I don't think you need to include the cost of groceries anyway, it's not specific to the boat, people will buy groceries if they live on a boat or in a house.
@Greatgreg100 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, people have to buy groceries but due too the limited space on a boat you have to be more selective in your choice of food..... So you can be a Foodie and stay healthy at the same time.
@whiggerhunter4268 5 жыл бұрын
Would welfare and food stamps be enough..
@michaelsmith9308 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you own your boat and dont have marina fees!
@jimjones3286 4 жыл бұрын
Fuck outta here with that welfare shit!
@marlinpruett8343 Жыл бұрын
What in the hell are you doing were it is cold go were it is warmer
@brendoncoss3985 4 жыл бұрын
Some people say little boat ain't nothing but a hole in the water throw money at well I found that to be the truth in the life of marriage a woman ain't nothing but a hole in the bed to throw money at
@compagotv 4 жыл бұрын
$40 / week each on groceries.. each? That's under $6 a day. Wow. Surely that doesn't include drinks, juices, beer/wine? Snacks? Maybe that's how you stay thin lol
@SailingBalachandra 4 жыл бұрын
In retrospect I think we were just covering fruits and veg there. That doesn’t include alcohol or snacks.
@AlanCheek 5 жыл бұрын
You DO realize that there are winds to take you AWAY from the frozen tundra?!
@SailingBalachandra 5 жыл бұрын
AlanCheek Yes. Off to the Bahamas! So stay tuned
@AlanCheek 5 жыл бұрын
@@SailingBalachandra I'm going to be trailing MUCH longer than wanted, but I'll be along directly...
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