I haven't seen any mention of the effect that intended use can have on
ongoing costs.

For example, the ongoing costs associated with a 35 foot cruising boat that
is in good condition will be less, perhaps much less, than a 35 foot hard
core racing boat where sails may depreciate over 1-3 years rather than the
longer life of cruising sails. A racer will be pressed harder more of the
time leading to earlier component replacement (blocks, running rigging,
etc.) There are usually costs associated with racing crews (grog, food,
shirts, bail).

I've used a racer as just one example. If a boat will be used for family
fun in the harbour then the recurring costs will clearly be much less than a
boat that is used for extended offshore cruising.

I'm probably not saying anything that you haven't considered if you've owned
boats in the past but there may be some readers who are less experienced.


"ray lunder" wrote in message
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I've only owned small sailboats before but now,.. I'm looking at a
pretty good deal on a 41 footer that needs some work. Can anyone
comment on the less obvious costs of owning a boat this size? I do
most repairs myself on smaller boats. Thanks as always.