Whats My Cost for Living Aboard?

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I've been asked ..How much it costs to live this lifestyle. This is my expenses for the last 12 months.
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@BrentHiggins01 7 ай бұрын

Very informative, however, everyone is waiting for the $1 Rum video.

@marty8583 7 ай бұрын

Best not do that video Norm🤣🤣😉

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Will have to think about it. There are plenty on KZfaq already Dude.

@subtractivemusic Күн бұрын

@@BrentHiggins01 what does the one dollar rum refer to? I'm trying to look it up on KZfaq

@djmini2numpty141 7 ай бұрын

thanks dude, not many would answer that question with honesty , or if at all. cheers, Frank from downunder in Sydney

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Frank. Merry Xmas mate.

@GavinCohen 2 ай бұрын

52 large for a year, that is crazy, great video

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 2 ай бұрын

Yeah... thanks dude.

@richardmason902 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, Norm This helped me immensely.

@grahamjones504 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Norm great insight on what it’s cost.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Dude.

@yuquoint6633 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Just what I was looking for

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 5 ай бұрын

Thanks dude. Glad it helps.

@JeffreyDRein 2 ай бұрын

Boatie is a new term for us Yanks. Living on a boat is not terribly eccentric in my book (admittedly unconventional), but doing so without fishing at all just may qualify 😀 there is an interesting backstory there.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 2 ай бұрын

There is Jeffery. I ran a large aquarium as my last business and fed numerous fish every other day. Can't bring myself to hook them. But other booties sometimes donate fillets...don't mind eating them. Thanks for watching dude.

@ian1486 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Norm appreciate the insight and thanks for sharing

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

No worries Dude. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@michaelraine4665 7 ай бұрын

Good of you to make this video, Norm, no doubt it will help people understand the cost of this type of lifestyle and allow them to make the decision on whether or not it may suit them. Thank you for all the work you put into your channel, and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Looking forward to watching your channel in the coming year. Cheers Michael.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael. Merry Xmas and see you next year Dude

@vic2e652 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this , much appreciated.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 4 ай бұрын

No worries, hope it helps.

@kwridgway 7 ай бұрын

The video I've been waiting for !

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Great. Thanks for watching.

@hesedken 3 ай бұрын

You're a great teacher.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

Thanks dude. Great to pass it on.

@brianbell1630 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this it helps with my decision to change the lifestyle. Really appreciate this. Brian Bell

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful Dude.

@richardkaye2228 7 ай бұрын

Thanks norm was a great video

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Richard. Merry Xmas

@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us plebs mate. Cheers!

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

No problem Angus 👍 Didn't think it was out yet.

@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko 7 ай бұрын

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes Mate, I was watching it when you contacted me about Gaye, and that was about 4 hours ago. Take it easy Lord Dude, and all the very best!

@peterspencer2585 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Norm 😊 It is around the same as a grey nomadic life style, I have shared the vid to a few mates that have the dream. Thanks once again

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Pete. Merry Xmas mate.

@TheMilford99 2 ай бұрын

What a great healthy lifestyle for you down in OZ. I`m envious.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 2 ай бұрын

It is. Love it Dude.

@grahamrichardson9613 7 ай бұрын

Good breakdown there Norn. Lot cheaper for fuel on my sailboat, but then I don't live aboard and of course the wind is not free as have to pay for sails.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Yep..Hope fuel comes back a bit soon and I wish someone would tell me why it's so much more at a fuel dock.

@joncarter3817 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful Norm - I'd give up the morning coffee so I could have an extra glass of wine and up here the fuel is a bit cheaper. Basically though I think you're spot on - besides once were gone it's gone so may as well spend some of it.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Yep... You never know what tomorrow will bring.

@peterlee440 7 ай бұрын

Nice job Norm

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter

@aussie5365 7 ай бұрын

Yes Norm can you do a video on your Rum making pls...thnx for the video and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Will do Dude. Merry Xmas to you as well

@ismzaxxon 3 ай бұрын

Great vid. New subscriber. I have lived on a boat for 8 years. The last few have been on land...however.. miss the water so much and getting back onto the boat. Nice to see a vlog without the T&A.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! You Can't beat it on the water.

@doncummings3915 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad I found your channel with retirement around the corner this year...I plan to live on the Water here in Canada on Georgian Bay. Unfortunately, this will involve Winters in an apartment or move to the West Coast and it is temperate enough to live all year round on a boat in the Vancouver or Victoria area...but the Marina costs in Winter are quite high..,the alternative is to purchase a boathouse/berth which makes more sense.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard. Yep, boathouse berth sounds good, although not familiar with them here. I'm glad I have my berth as they are becoming increasingly harder to come by. Good luck with the plans dude. Thanks for commenting.

@judyfisk9657 7 ай бұрын

Norm could you do a segment on how you make your own rum on board the boat as bying it can be quit expencive . The expence run down was not as high as i would of thought it could be but it depends on the life stile of each person and boat size and capabilaty

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Was going to do it a while ago, but it is an elegal practice and didn't want to risk fines etc. It is a lot cheaper than purchasing alcohol and better producr too.

@djmini2numpty141 7 ай бұрын

i guess google would help hehehe @@MotorSailingforOldDudes

@geoffquinn6508 6 ай бұрын

Following on the rum recipe 🥃

@roughas100 7 ай бұрын

Even with the higher diesel prices the fuel bill isn't that bad , though the coffee and dining out bill surprised me , its up there ! You must be happy having no petrol on board , dangerous stuff hey, the plastic containers puffing up like a balloon when in warmer weather......

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Yep.. Too much of the good life sometimes.

@toomasnelson4561 7 ай бұрын

interesting, you obviously spend as you need to not extravagant but don't hold back. I am on a full pension and on a club marina and hardly ever leave my home waters (Lake Macquarie) as I don't want to. I don't do any maintenance myself and my annual costs, living alone are $18,000.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Dude. I can understand you not wanting to leave the lake. It's a great boating spot.

@bencampbell2407 7 ай бұрын

Thanx for sharing mate, how many hrs on motor's? When the time comes what will you replace with or rebuild.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

8500 now Dude. Think I'd go the same again. Can buy new Kubota long motors for about$5000. Hope these girls see me out. They're still purring...touch wood.

@marty8583 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video, was quietly wondering on this topic ... looking at it, a 4WD and a big caravan would cost you about the same with fuel, park fees etc ... most informative thank you. PS ... when are you heading down to SA?

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 7 ай бұрын

Yep Marty.. No plans at the moment. Probably a tad cool, but never say never. Merry Xmas Dude

@marty8583 7 ай бұрын

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes ... thought that it many be a little chilly for you 🤣🤣 ... you have a wonderful Xmas too and stay safe 🍻

@peterkelly250 6 ай бұрын

If the bean counters in Camberra work out to a formula to tax wind, that will come in the future Norm. 😢

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 6 ай бұрын

Yep...And a fee to anchor. BUGGER

@RichieKeane 3 ай бұрын

Great video, having just been down there recently thats a steal… are you allowed to have your residence as the boat or do you use the berth as your “home address”

@MotorSailingforOldDudes 3 ай бұрын

You can live on board. It's for when I get old.