How Much Does it REALLY Cost to Live on a Boat?? A PRIVATE Look Into a Years Worth of Expenses

Have you ever wondered how much it cost to live on a boat? In this video, we tell you EVERYTHING we have spent living on the boat for a year. Some of this info is really private and we went out on a limb to share it with you. We hope it gives you an idea of how much living on a boat could cost you and possible ways to save!!
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[@SuperDave-vj9en]

Not everyone could pull this off like you two. You are young, attractive, personable, energetic, and you keep your viewers with much respect. I sure there are many times when you just don’t feel like filming, narrating, splicing, uploading, etc. However, I for one, thanks you!

[@mikemckindles4726]

I started watching your vids back in the Trawler days and an impressed with how much you have both grown. I followed a similar path as I started out with an old 30 foot sea ray then moved on to a 40 year old Hatteras 37C then on to a 1972 Hatteras 45C. Each was bought for around $25K and needed upgrades. You hit on it. Budget and prioritize repairs and upgrades. You guys are lucky you are young and doing it right. You can do much of the work yourselves. Saves a ton. I'm now retired and spending most of my time on my 45 in Ensenada Mexico. Labor is so reasonable I don't have to do it myself. Love the channel, wish you well and stay safe. Mike

[@jakel1311]

Great video guys! I see a lot of full time KZbin sailors do "how much does it cost" videos, but almost none do any "how we earn our money" vids. This is the real barrier to most people who want to live this lifestyle and could be even more helpful to viewers looking to live their sailing dreams. Most people can probably figure out how to adjust a budget to their needs, but most probably can't figure out how to consistently make money while sailing full time. Thanks again!

[@sailingsvteakkeyrandyfryli8206]

I think you young people are doing everything right. Your responsible your learning more every year. Oh yes the big one you have a strong work ethic.

[@NitKilroy]

Hey guys. Don't pay attention to the negative people. You guys are living the dream. There will always be the jealous people out there wanting to make themselves feel better by talking bad about others. I am hoping to transition over to doing something similar to you guys in a couple years. Only difference is I will be about 30 years older with no experience (I watch to learn from you). Keep up the good work and keep living your dream.

[@michynature]

Dean Kilroy same here 👍🏼

[@VonBluesman]

Thanks for the financial breakdown and your honesty. I love the fact that all of your videos are not boat repair videos like a lot of channels are, ya’ll have action and adventure which makes for interesting content.

[@madwldgrp1]

Thank you, for continuing to be the REAL cruisers that comes across in all your videos. Your honesty helps all us, soon to be cruisers realistically prepare for departure. Your positive upbeat attitudes, diy, podcasts and videos are all growing your business and skill set. Very inspiring...🤗

[@Lake_Lover]

I just don't get how anyone could have anything negative to say about this video. I appreciate your honesty and willingness to share your personal story. If I was your age, I would love to be doing what the two of you are doing. You will never forget this time of your life. Enjoy it and keep up the good work!

[@billmcroberts6566]

You two are genuine examples of the “can do” spirit. Thanks for all you show us.

[@robertadamsmetaldetecting6324]

You three deserve all the success that comes your way! Stay yourselves and keep living on your terms.

[@jamesfarnham1976]

I sure appreciate all your info, it's "real data", and that's the best kind of education! Love the videos and thank you both for all you do! Jim.

[@dahveed284]

Thanks for sharing this information. It is really a huge benefit to us "cruising dreamers" trying to figure out how to live this life. I think y'all are pretty frugal. It would be easy to spend twice as much.

[@philadamski945]

Thank you for the candid insight. I've always wondered how much it costs to live in a boat. This video was awesome! Keep up the great work!!!

[@alanduffy7993]

Appreciate you sharing this amount of detailed information, it really helps me understand what I can expect.

[@williamward8683]

Love you guys and your honesty! Keep up the great work and keep living the dream. Stay safe and have fun! Thanks again

[@brianhughes9381]

Thank you for all the information. I appreciate the fact that you opened your private books. I happy for you guys! Experiencing these travels while you are young is smart. Continued prayers for you and jetty

[@Richnoonan1]

THANK you for sharing this. You two are such an inspiration..such hard workers, you deserve everything good that comes your way. Given the current situation in the world it is so nice to just watch your videos and get away from it all. THANK YOU BOTH, and thanks to your parents for raising two great people right!

[@stevenlancaster7241]

This is really informative. Thanks for sharing the behind the scenes!

[@peterburdick50]

I've been watching for a long time. One of the best videos yet thank you. Stay safe

[@amandabyers523]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. My husband and I are interested in eventually becoming live aboard sailors and we are learning a lot from channels such as yours that are willing to share this helpful information. It confirms just how doable this can be!

[@stevesheliflying]

Thanks for sharing your budget with us. I like to hear this as I am trying to figure this out before we retire to determine what we can afford. I think you can live cheap, but boats can be expensive for sure. You guys should be proud of yourselves, and ignore the negative comments from people. We all know those people and why they say mean hateful things.. Great video guys!!

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Thanks for sharing - I really appreciate your honesty and openness. You guys are amazing!

[@stevet783]

I only watch 2 sailboat channels and 1 is taking a break right now. Billy i started watching you because you always try and do the work on your boats. You guys are fun to watch and really appreciate your viewers. Keep up the good work and Billy put a ring on it young man.

[@Lastminuteone]

Thank you for the honest and real info! Very helpful.

[@carmas54]

You guys will never starve... and proud of your lifestyle and success

[@cliffordmyers1540]

Keep up the great work we live our dreams through your adventures never stop!!!

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, This was a great video , thank you so much for the info. We hope to see you out there in 30 months. Now go out there and make difference , no pressure .

[@karenlee7977]

You guys are great! We're very proud of you for learning so much and helping teach others about what is important in life.

[@thomascorley7289]

Your channel is interesting to watch. Been watching for 2 years and I hit the like button on every episode. Keep up the great content and smooth sailing!

[@sailingwithobsession]

Really nice to see a couple sharing instead of bragging

[@donnygoforth2053]

Thanks for sharing, very personal and I appreciate your honesty !!

[@jasonstoltzman5517]

Thanks for sharing, we appreciate the realness of the content of this video.

[@danr2331]

Great info! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@robertwiness6813]

Really great video. Glad you posted this!

[@Sun-Soul]

Great video! I truly love to watch your adventures and am so grateful for the free content. You're always going to have a few jokers who are bizarrely angry that you make money on youtube and assume you're rolling in six figures a year. I never can understand why others resent someone doing well for themselves. It doesn't matter what you say, they'll judge. Knowing someone involved in social media, while there are some nice perks, it's a LOT of work. Just recording the content and getting good shots and several angles is a lot of work and time consuming. The equipment is costly too. Not to mention the time spent editing! People can't know what they don't know... what are you gonna do? But you two are always positive and grateful and it shows! And I honestly hope you are well paid for your hard work. I love watching and and it's FREE for me! I'm landlocked now, and I'd never get to see or enjoy this beautiful Earth and her gorgeous waterways were it not for youtuber's who take the time to share their adventures. Enjoy yourselves and your lives. You're good people. That goodness will return to you in so many ways. Remember this if you can. Some people will love you, and some people will hate you, and NONE of it, will have anything to do with you. People are in their own head, with their own ideas, and judging the world through their own lens/experience. Be true to yourselves and you will have great success. I'm sending love to you kids and wishes for safety and ease in your travels!✌🏻💕

[@Craigs_car_care]

Thanks for sharing and including us in your lifes. Very proud of you both.

[@Woody59er]

Thanks for all the videos your parents much be so proud of you. I've been following you for several months and have enjoyed every one of the videos so interesting, cool places and informative. Good luck in 2020 and stay safe!

[@pamp8812]

Thank you guys for sharing. We really enjoy your videos and appreciate your honesty. Thank you so much!

[@gumtreeist]

Thank you for this video and the breakdown of costings. I've been thinking about this as an alternative way of living. Great example for me to show my near 19 year old son as a different way of living and travelling.

[@capacinno3755]

You guys are awesome. Editing and camera shots have greatly improved. Keep rocking it!!!

[@harpomorris1909]

Thanks guys that was super helpful, another great episode!

[@dereklance9415]

Great informational video, thanks! Keep living the good life

[@snakeplisken4278]

This sounds like a very reasonable and honest budget. Well done. Live every day.

[@5635randy]

Some of best information I have seen in a long time I am 3 years from doing this.

[@spinnaker5514]

Thank you so so much for the honesty and senserity in this video. It really helped me personally. I have no intention of starting a KZbin channel, but I recently put my house up for sale (last Wednesday) and when it sells I'm moving aboard my 50 year old trawler. I am also planing on living on the hook. Although from what I'm hearing it's becoming more and more difficult in areas like Florida, Georgia and the Carolina's. But I'm still going to try. My motto it's easier to apoligize for making a mistake then ask permission and be denied! Thanks Billy & Sierra truly a great video!

[@mvfreedom]

Great video guys! You’ve encouraged us to also share more about costs as it’s always so enlightening. Also we have to admit we were relieved to hear we’re not the only ones who get the occasional comment about being a “trust fund kid!” This is hard work! FYI...if you ever come to Seattle we’d love to take you out on Freedom for some whale watching or crabbing 👍

[@markbouchard525]

Great info and very helpful! Thank you!

[@timgibson3667]

Impressed with your adventure and thank you for sharing details of anticipated costs. Bravo to you both for your work ethic and following your dream

[@jeffreyhoward6968]

Definitely the motor job! Awesome job guys! Thank you for all of the info!

[@nestorportalatin427]

You guys are awesome thanks for all the information and honestly I learn allot just by watching this video keep it up. good job

[@tinmanrobby]

Great video. We (I) watch every one, by every sailor to learn. And it's needed. The fun videos the last decade are what attracts, the educational reality is what makes the goal available. In the next decade, the pioneers have already made the mistakes and gained the experience. That makes anyone with future plans safer, and that goal more attainable. Big thanks to you and all that paid their dues and sacrificed to help the rest of us. Tip my hat to you.

[@mikefriend7570]

Wow. Amazing guys! You are such an inspiration for getting out there and making things happen. How anyone could diss your efforts is beyond me.

[@justinofboulder]

Thanks for sharing! Even though I am not an ocean guy and prefer the mountains, I really enjoy watching your videos as you are clearly working hard to create a life that is fun for you!

[@PatrickTrowbridge]

You guys are awesome!!! Keep up the amazing work you are doing!!!

[@danherlong]

luv your channel, so jelly! keep on keeping on!

[@andrewbaron2849]

Greetings , and congratulations on your new boat!. Regarding your inboard diesels, I have crewed for 10 years on a 43 ' Gary Lidgard performance cruiser cat, mostly in Pacific Mexico. Owner built, the engine compartments are isolated by watertight bulkheads with all mechanical penetrations welll above the waterline near the top of compartments. The builder initially installed a pair of used 3-CYL Yanmars with saildrives. After a few years, trouble with one shift linkage required a rebuild. This is where his planning paid off. I assisted in hoisting the motor off its bed, unbolting the big sail drive gasket, and pulling the sail drive up on deck through the compartment. The skipper did dive to remove the prop. But the whole job was done with the Boat in the water. Of course, the Compartment was flooded, but the motor stayed dry up against the ceiling . There was a little fish swimming around inside for a while. Sailing is better than sanding. Big Wolfy

[@laurieswezey2867]

Really great video...great job! So proud of you 😃

[@joes212]

Thank you for sharing this was very interesting. You guys rock. ⛵️

[@brockschmidt4407]

Love watching you’ll live your dream keep up the good content !

[@cnc75adventures49]

I think you two are running a awesome business and it very apparent how hard you work for it great job thanks for giving a realistic idea of what it takes👍👍

[@christiangodin5147]

Wonderful, I am impressed. I admire the fact that you are self supporting and that you live a beautiful life. Congratulations and thank you very much indeed.

[@aquastardistributors7852]

Great Video, Im sure this information will be helpful for others!

[@kevbjork1]

Thanks for all the great info ya'll.

[@The8gokartracer]

I always enjoy listening to good hearted people thanks so much

[@edferculo8887]

Awesome video.!!!!! Keep em coming

[@seanthomas3181]

Guys the first time I have watched you. All good and I really enjoyed your conversation and wisdom tips about the topics you talked about.

[@aaronsalvesen4553]

So Basically $3,600/mo just for Insurance, loan payment and repairs. Not even including gas or anything else! Props for figuring out how to make the money to pay for all of this via alternative income! 🙌 Thank you for posting this! Shy of being a Millionaire or being a successful KZbinr, this seems impossible for regular people.

[@concherover]

New Engine.. Great show as always.

[@niteoul529]

Wow, what an inspirational story. Thank you, guys, for letting us living the American nautical dream vicariously through you two! Really exciting!

[@Michaelg0221]

Love the video guys keep up the great work.

[@MrNatural]

Billy/Sierra....well done...you are making your own way in the world & doing it with a smile & humility.....Stay Safe.....cheers from Cairns, Australia

[@nathanlyndaker9433]

Thanks for sharing. Congratulations and keep working for the dream.

[@WailuaMark]

This is an insightful video! You two gave a lot of very personal financial information. Really good information! It was pretty interesting. You two have done videos like this before, I think. My memory is so bad. I could be wrong. Sailing and having a life like yours is a dream for a lot of us. I know you two put a lot of hard work into it. I know that it's not all pleasure. I've been following your channel for about 2 years now and seen some of the crazy hard work you guys put into your boat. Plus, I done some binge watching of your older videos from years ago, and your more recent historical videos that you put out. I love these videos and they give me an escape from the craziness of life, especially now with the Covid-19 outbreak. I took a few days off from work because some of my coworkers are acting up with fear of contracting this virus. It was more than I could stand so I'm home right now for a couple extra days. I'm a government worker required to continue working. I was suppose to transfer and move to the Palm Beach area, but this virus has put a hold on this plan. Anyways, Love your adventures and seeing Jetty! Hopefully, Sierra, you can get back to Adrenaline soon. I can't imagine Billy sailing her on his own to the US Virgin Islands. Please stay safe, Billy! Keep Jetty safe, too! All the best, you 3!

[@jasonwulf7295]

Great video. Thanks for posting

[@mugustabjeonklei2613]

I remember when the first video I saw from your channel was the one talking about the cost of living on a boat when you were on Neverland. So glad I clicked on it.

[@BartMassee]

Great videos. doing some research now, and stumbled upon your channel, and it fits my style. lean and practical. ‘’we knew it was going to be a lot more work then we thought’’ is the most brilliant quote I ever heard. that shows vision!! Great systems. off the grid. very cool

[@lincolnlincoln27]

Really: thanks for sharing... keep up the great Work!!!/Adventure!!

[@christophertaylor8125]

Thanks for sharing! Hope your day is swell.

[@shawnmenzenberg6442]

Good job guys. You make a great team and that is gold in itself.

[@maccoolmac5191]

I just found your channel and I subscribed. You guys are fun, strong and down to earth. Thanks for your story and always stay safe.

[@Seabee2nd]

So happy you put this video out. So few KZbin channels share what their expenses are/were. Great info and yes, I subtracted the high dollar upgrades from you annual total since they most likely won't be yearly. Thanks again. Great job.

[@michaeldenicola6725]

That was a great video it was very helpful. I have been boating for 40 years but day boating. I don't ever seeing me living on a boat but could see sailing in S Florida for a week or two. Thank you for sharing and safe sailing.

[@albertoahow5819]

This was so interesting guys. What I liked most was to see how you both interacted as a team towards a common goal. I am retired , and my line of work would not have allowed me this leeway, but you all inspire al others. Congratulations

[@edwardhovitz1753]

Thanks for the honest complete realistic breakdown. Greetings from Wisconsin

[@jacalnan]

I know you two are living very efficiently and still living your dream!!

[@donkramer4940]

Thank you for being honest. Enjoy and keep sailing.

[@Maya-dc8cb]

I feel like this is a good life for you. You both look great! You are very likeable and give good information. Thanks for this video.

[@andreahallock8300]

Very helpful info!!! Newest subscriber! Thank you 😎

[@lennysheldon7685]

two thumbs up...you are working for yourself, making a living, and enjoying it.

[@ehsanurrahman921]

Thanks for the info: most practical one I have watched so far. Not so scared about sailboat now 🙂

[@krumple8560]

Great information. Thanks!

[@christineminer2117]

Thank you! Makes a ton of sense. Sailing blogs consistency say to expect to spend 10-20% of boat value .....will be spent on boat repairs or upgrades each year. So I didn't think the 31k was too high.....and to your point....it increases value of your boat! Thanks for sharing!

[@diggerjones2031]

Thank you for talking about what no one wants to, but what every live-aboard wannabe needs to know!

[@richardnaples8536]

Great episode. Thanks.

[@ianadkins471]

Great video....thank you for sharing. Love to see a beta engine refit. Everyone is doing the Prego thing.... that will definitely change your life and content for sure.

[@russelprier461]

Really good info Thanks so much

[@shmegg1095]

Awesome attitude guys, it’s great to see you are living life. People mostly regret what they haven't done...

[@patience8884]

I'm proud of y'all! You are living the American dream. You found what you wanted to do and went for it. You figured it out as you went. That's great! Keep going!

[@davidstrudwick2786]

Excellent you two...an informative and useful video again! In preparing my circumnavigation project I'm going for an older, wooden vessel to ensure the lowest cost maintenance possible...but there is just so very much to consider (if you want to stay safe that is!) Look after each other...and many thanks, Dave.

[@davecote21]

Excellent Info... You guys are the Best !!! Very Pleased you shared all this !! God Bless You All !!!

[@patrickchew8423]

You both did awesome job at breaking down all the expenses! Thanks