Running Expense Account

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

• Launch

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

• new outboard (9.8 hp Tohatsu 4 cycle)

AT&T Brewerton $190

• new cell phone $30 (waiting $20 rebate)
• $100 airtime
• 12 v charger for phone

Repairs and Maintenance:

NAPA $92

oil filters (5), fan belt, new spreader lights (2), spare spark plugs

Total To Date: $2,646