tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post8411644797472784493..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Cost Of Living Aboard Our Boat | February & March 2016The Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-67840376900835514752016-04-03T02:38:53.421-07:002016-04-03T02:38:53.421-07:00People who live on boats have all sorts of differe...People who live on boats have all sorts of different budgets. We spend a lot less than many folks, and more than others. I've got a list of links to other cruising (and RV) blogs that share their costs that you might want to check out - it's under Pages up on the top right hand side and called "Hod Much It Costs"The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-26138152753178456592016-04-02T13:59:50.122-07:002016-04-02T13:59:50.122-07:00Thanks for posting this. I'm not a sailor and ...Thanks for posting this. I'm not a sailor and I live in Colorado where there is very little water, but I've always been curious about all aspects of living on a boat, including financial.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-10938384454213612132016-04-01T04:05:43.678-07:002016-04-01T04:05:43.678-07:00Taking out boat expenses etc, we probably spend a ...Taking out boat expenses etc, we probably spend a lot less than we did living on land. But, that's probably less about living on a boat and more about trying to live frugally in order to be able to afford living on a boat and traveling. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-4325039839133486132016-04-01T04:04:40.265-07:002016-04-01T04:04:40.265-07:00Thanks Misha! Glad you've gotten some insights...Thanks Misha! Glad you've gotten some insights into what our life is like.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-58246926987493503272016-03-31T11:06:54.500-07:002016-03-31T11:06:54.500-07:00Very cool to see a glimpse of what it's like t...Very cool to see a glimpse of what it's like to travel like you. I've often wondered.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-81122608170577824832016-03-31T04:58:42.961-07:002016-03-31T04:58:42.961-07:00Aside from, of course, boat expenses and gas, much...Aside from, of course, boat expenses and gas, much of this would probably be the same amount you'd spend without a boat, right? (Groceries, etc.) As for alcohol, to heck with judgy people! One of the simple pleasures of life is sipping a delicious alcoholic beverage at the end of a long week.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-56559695463516352902016-03-31T01:32:03.012-07:002016-03-31T01:32:03.012-07:00We do enjoy sundowners and have a special storage ...We do enjoy sundowners and have a special storage spot dedicated solely to wine :-) The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12613404917297036542016-03-31T01:29:22.715-07:002016-03-31T01:29:22.715-07:00I know how much Scott spends in Scotland (which is...I know how much Scott spends in Scotland (which isn't a lot, less than me on groceries for sure), but I haven't been tacking it like I have our Florida expenses. <br /><br />We spent a month traveling in SE Asia and eating out was so cheap and so delicious!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34137536957965098262016-03-31T01:28:14.014-07:002016-03-31T01:28:14.014-07:00Ziploc bags in the head - that's just too horr...Ziploc bags in the head - that's just too horrible to even contemplate!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-78686191039652816362016-03-31T01:27:49.272-07:002016-03-31T01:27:49.272-07:00Thanks Sandee - I've been trying hard to be a ...Thanks Sandee - I've been trying hard to be a cheapskate so that we can stay out longer cruising without having to worry about topping up our cruising kitty for a while.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-58274522827273540492016-03-30T17:49:47.331-07:002016-03-30T17:49:47.331-07:00PS: We are still advertising our alcohol expenses ...PS: We are still advertising our alcohol expenses and get remarks that we ought to plan a bigger budget for it! :-) We don't really care what people think. It is well-known that boaters like their glass of wine, or bottle of beer! We sure drank more on our boat.Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-15586892431545800392016-03-30T17:48:08.696-07:002016-03-30T17:48:08.696-07:00Great break-down, Ellen. How about the money Scott...Great break-down, Ellen. How about the money Scott is spending in Scotland? Or, are you just doing the expenses for you alone these months? I agree that living on the water is usually much cheaper than living on land, more so when at anchor (that will make such a big difference for you guys in the future), until we discovered house sitting as a lifestyle. I think this is the cheapest we will ever live (except when backpacking in SE Asia)... :-) We keep track of our monthly expenses here: http://www.roamingabout.com/category/living-frugally/<br /><br />I am trying to figure out when and how to publicize our expenses report for March as well, doing the A-Z Challenge... Maybe, I should follow your lead and do it tomorrow, since we are not planning more cash flow the last day of March.<br /><br />Enjoy your alone time! :-)<br />Liesbet @ <a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.roamingabout.com%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Roaming About – A Life Less Ordinary</a> Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-88029572156386565062016-03-30T10:52:12.011-07:002016-03-30T10:52:12.011-07:00So happy when I see budgets that fall within the r...So happy when I see budgets that fall within the range we are planning for ourselves. <br /><br />I'm pretty sure you could choke down a Ziploc, but can you imagine what that would do to the head?!? No thank you to head repairs.<br /><br />sailinglunaseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01431924476816811805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-34634840029994494922016-03-30T07:46:42.698-07:002016-03-30T07:46:42.698-07:00I'd say you're doing very nicely here. Lo...I'd say you're doing very nicely here. Lots cheaper than living on dry land. Lots cheaper.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day Ellen. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com