Andchar
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Hello, I’m in the process of planning a full time escape in a couple of years. I wondered if anyone has a suitable spreadsheet for modeling long-term costs?
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Stingo
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There are far to many variables for someone else's spreadsheet to be accurate for your circumstances. Eg what size boat do you have, how old is it, how many will be on board, what area of the world will you be cruising, how much do you and your crew drink, how often will you eat out..... and so on
Stingo
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.... continued
Will you live at anchor or in marinas, how often will you need to fly home, what will your visa requirements be, who will do your boat maintenance (yourself or will you employ locals)....
I could go on, but the above should give you a start on what costs will be involved.
Will you live at anchor or in marinas, how often will you need to fly home, what will your visa requirements be, who will do your boat maintenance (yourself or will you employ locals)....
I could go on, but the above should give you a start on what costs will be involved.
Andchar
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Oh sure, I appreciate that. I just need a starting point at this stage to add a little discipline to the thought process and allow a little bit of fag packet sensitivity analysis.
Perhaps a clean (spread)sheet of paper is the best way.
Perhaps a clean (spread)sheet of paper is the best way.
Stingo
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www.noforeignland.com will be a good starting point for marina & boat yard costs worldwide.
May I suggest that you download their app? (My connection is that I'm a satisfied user)
May I suggest that you download their app? (My connection is that I'm a satisfied user)
KeelsonGraham
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Sea Change
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Everybody has their own way of operating.
The only thing that is remotely 'standard' is the service/repair parts. Even somebody on a shoestring budget probably changes their oil and anodes
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So you can reasonably budget for sails, rigging, batteries, dinghy, engine maintenance/replacement, all of which have a lifespan measured in years, miles, or running hours.
The only thing that is remotely 'standard' is the service/repair parts. Even somebody on a shoestring budget probably changes their oil and anodes
.So you can reasonably budget for sails, rigging, batteries, dinghy, engine maintenance/replacement, all of which have a lifespan measured in years, miles, or running hours.
Wansworth
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eric Hiscock in one of his tomes lists food for two on ocean passage
