GL: Cruising economically

[Bob Clinkenbeard]

There is a lot more to be saved by owning a trailerable boat than just the 
fuel costs.

Marina fees...I was paying over $500 per month for years before.

Boat maintenance..my boat is in the driveway and I have ac, heat and cable 
tv when working on it...myself..no marina charges.

Boat launch..cost $0  most ramps are free or a buck or two.  I do have to 
store the truck and trailer while I am cruising.  So far I have been lucky 
and avoided any cost, but expect to pay in the future.

Insurance...cheap...sitting in my driveway....will not sink while I am away.

Tow vehicle....bought for boat but I use it as my daily driver and pull a 10 
X 6 work trailer in my business as well.  Fuel for vehicle...bad 
part...diesel $4.09 per gallon.

Good part...fuel for boat...diesel...burns 1/2 gallon per hour at 7 kts.= 
approx 4 gallons per day running = $16 per day !

Best part...I see my boat every day,  365 days per year. :>)

This is not for everyone,  but understand that if it is for you, the savings 
are huge!

Bob Clinkenbeard
24' custom trailer trawler "Bobbin Along"
Locust Grove, Georgia
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong





> Your economical cruising plan works well if you already have the trailer 
> and
> tow vehicle to accomplish it, but as a financial strategy it seems to 
> ignore
> the substantial costs of equipment purchase required to offset a couple of
> thousand dollars worth of fuel.
>
> John Harris
> CHB-35
> Sea Saga