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Default Cost of keeping A 45 foot boat at a marina

On Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:32:15 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

On Monday, 29 April 2013 12:15:29 UTC-3, John H wrote:
On Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:11:23 -0400, Wayne B wrote:



On Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:39:37 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:




That does not include the cost of winterization, hauling or shrink


wrapping.




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And those costs can be very significant on a 45 ft boat, easily 1 or 2


thousand at many boatyards. Then you also need to add in the cost of


spring commissioning and bottom painting, another 2 or 3 thousand,


possibly more. Last but not least, don't forget insurance. That


depends on the value of the boat, size of the deductible, type of


policy and the scope of your boating area - at least a couple of


thousand for a typical 45, probably more. Routine maintenance costs


for engines and generators will also add another 1 or 2 thousand, much


more if major work is required. On top of all that add in at least 5


to 10 percent of the purchase price for outfitting the boat the way


you want it in the first year of ownership - seemingly little things


like dock lines and fenders add up fast, and big things like


electronics, dinghies and outboards add up really fast.




I just knew there was a good reason I downsized to an 18'er on a trailer on a parking lot in a

Marine Base!

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John



Poor boat...spending all it's time baking on black asphalt when it should be spashed once in a while.


Ah, you've not been following my boat's exploits! The kids are still in school!
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John