Many friends have wondered at the cost of cruising. On our first foray we did not keep track. Our answers have been inadequate, out of ignorance not guile.
Here is a running account of our non food cruising expenses which we will try to update as we go along:
June, July, August 2008:
Observations:
Expenses were very high for a few reasons: no good anchorages, we had to return home on three occasions for a week which had substantial cost consequences, we stayed in Toronto for a month for repairs and fun and a trip home. Also major purchases weighed in.
Harbour Lights $380
Marinas:
Fuel:
New Purchases:
Repairs and Maintenance:
Travel Home:
Three Month total: $8,288
September:
Services:
Oswego Marine - Mast Unstepping $256
Marinas: $0.0
Fuel:
Oswego Marine $150
St. Johnsville $183
New Purchases:
Oneida Lake Marina $1,775
AT&T Brewerton $190
Repairs and Maintenance:
NAPA $92
oil filters (5), fan belt, new spreader lights (2), spare spark plugs
Total To Date: $2,646