Whats My Cost for Living Aboard?

[@BrentHiggins01]

Very informative, however, everyone is waiting for the $1 Rum video.

[@marty8583]

Best not do that video Norm🤣🤣😉

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Will have to think about it. There are plenty on KZbin already Dude.

[@subtractivemusic]

@@BrentHiggins01 what does the one dollar rum refer to? I'm trying to look it up on KZbin

[@djmini2numpty141]

thanks dude, not many would answer that question with honesty , or if at all. cheers, Frank from downunder in Sydney

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Frank. Merry Xmas mate.

[@GavinCohen]

52 large for a year, that is crazy, great video

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah... thanks dude.

[@Rottingboards]

$52k a year is great. My wife and I spend 80k a year living on land. My medical is $18k a year because I'm in the USA and only at the age of 57. Thanks for sharing your costs. Sounds like a great lifestyle. Love your videos.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dudes. Yep shudder to think how much more it would cost, living on the dirt. Thank you so much for watching.

[@petewilliams4289]

Great rundown of costs, thanks and no excess explaining just great factual info :-)

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Peter.

[@richardmason902]

Thanks, Norm This helped me immensely.

[@grahamjones504]

Thanks Norm great insight on what it’s cost.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@michaelraine4665]

Good of you to make this video, Norm, no doubt it will help people understand the cost of this type of lifestyle and allow them to make the decision on whether or not it may suit them. Thank you for all the work you put into your channel, and I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Looking forward to watching your channel in the coming year. Cheers Michael.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Michael. Merry Xmas and see you next year Dude

[@yuquoint6633]

Thanks Just what I was looking for

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude. Glad it helps.

[@brianbell1630]

Thanks for doing this it helps with my decision to change the lifestyle. Really appreciate this. Brian Bell

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Glad it was helpful Dude.

[@richardkaye2228]

Thanks norm was a great video

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Richard. Merry Xmas

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

Thanks for sharing this with us plebs mate. Cheers!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No problem Angus 👍 Didn't think it was out yet.

[@AngusMacKinnon-xm5ko]

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes Mate, I was watching it when you contacted me about Gaye, and that was about 4 hours ago. Take it easy Lord Dude, and all the very best!

[@peterspencer2585]

Thanks Norm 😊 It is around the same as a grey nomadic life style, I have shared the vid to a few mates that have the dream. Thanks once again

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for sharing Pete. Merry Xmas mate.

[@kwridgway]

The video I've been waiting for !

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Great. Thanks for watching.

[@ian1486]

Thanks Norm appreciate the insight and thanks for sharing

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No worries Dude. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@judyfisk9657]

Norm could you do a segment on how you make your own rum on board the boat as bying it can be quit expencive . The expence run down was not as high as i would of thought it could be but it depends on the life stile of each person and boat size and capabilaty

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Was going to do it a while ago, but it is an elegal practice and didn't want to risk fines etc. It is a lot cheaper than purchasing alcohol and better producr too.

[@djmini2numpty141]

i guess google would help hehehe @@MotorSailingforOldDudes

[@geoffquinn6508]

Following on the rum recipe 🥃

[@vic2e652]

Thanks for sharing this , much appreciated.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No worries, hope it helps.

[@aussie5365]

Yes Norm can you do a video on your Rum making pls...thnx for the video and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Will do Dude. Merry Xmas to you as well

[@grahamrichardson9613]

Good breakdown there Norn. Lot cheaper for fuel on my sailboat, but then I don't live aboard and of course the wind is not free as have to pay for sails.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep..Hope fuel comes back a bit soon and I wish someone would tell me why it's so much more at a fuel dock.

[@TheMilford99]

What a great healthy lifestyle for you down in OZ. I`m envious.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

It is. Love it Dude.

[@ismzaxxon]

Great vid. New subscriber. I have lived on a boat for 8 years. The last few have been on land...however.. miss the water so much and getting back onto the boat. Nice to see a vlog without the T&A.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for the sub! You Can't beat it on the water.

[@hesedken]

You're a great teacher.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude. Great to pass it on.

[@joncarter3817]

Very helpful Norm - I'd give up the morning coffee so I could have an extra glass of wine and up here the fuel is a bit cheaper. Basically though I think you're spot on - besides once were gone it's gone so may as well spend some of it.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep... You never know what tomorrow will bring.

[@peterlee440]

Nice job Norm

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Peter

[@roughas100]

Even with the higher diesel prices the fuel bill isn't that bad , though the coffee and dining out bill surprised me , its up there ! You must be happy having no petrol on board , dangerous stuff hey, the plastic containers puffing up like a balloon when in warmer weather......

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep.. Too much of the good life sometimes.

[@bencampbell2407]

Thanx for sharing mate, how many hrs on motor's? When the time comes what will you replace with or rebuild.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

8500 now Dude. Think I'd go the same again. Can buy new Kubota long motors for about$5000. Hope these girls see me out. They're still purring...touch wood.

[@toomasnelson4561]

interesting, you obviously spend as you need to not extravagant but don't hold back. I am on a full pension and on a club marina and hardly ever leave my home waters (Lake Macquarie) as I don't want to. I don't do any maintenance myself and my annual costs, living alone are $18,000.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for the comment Dude. I can understand you not wanting to leave the lake. It's a great boating spot.

[@SebQtaneus]

This is probably a stupid question, but these figures you gave are in Australian dollars correct?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep dude. Aussie Dollars.

[@marty8583]

Excellent video, was quietly wondering on this topic ... looking at it, a 4WD and a big caravan would cost you about the same with fuel, park fees etc ... most informative thank you. PS ... when are you heading down to SA?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep Marty.. No plans at the moment. Probably a tad cool, but never say never. Merry Xmas Dude

[@marty8583]

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes ... thought that it many be a little chilly for you 🤣🤣 ... you have a wonderful Xmas too and stay safe 🍻

[@JeffreyDRein]

Boatie is a new term for us Yanks. Living on a boat is not terribly eccentric in my book (admittedly unconventional), but doing so without fishing at all just may qualify 😀 there is an interesting backstory there.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

There is Jeffery. I ran a large aquarium as my last business and fed numerous fish every other day. Can't bring myself to hook them. But other booties sometimes donate fillets...don't mind eating them. Thanks for watching dude.

[@peterkelly250]

If the bean counters in Camberra work out to a formula to tax wind, that will come in the future Norm. 😢

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep...And a fee to anchor. BUGGER

[@BCS2023]

That’s super useful. Thank you

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for watching.

[@atmm89]

what do you do when the weather turn to shit, unexpected

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

It doesn't happen very often, if at all these days. Forecasts up to a week out are usually pretty accurate. Otherwise we just have to find somewhere with shelter.

[@Mordalo]

Curious, what is your age?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

72

[@paulviles5996]

The mechanic I use is about $90ph, Caterpillar are $225ph most are about $120ph.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

The mechanic I use ,does it for free.

[@paulviles5996]

@@MotorSailingforOldDudes is he the man named Norm, heard of him great bloke!

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

@@paulviles5996 That's the dude.