I've been reading lots of articles on affordable cruising which seem to suggest that $15,000 is an "affordable" amount to spend getting out on the water. However, that's not affordable for me. I have a $100 monthly budget which includes meals out, clothes, etc... along with any hobbies.
So... I'm looking for advice on super cheap yacht outfitting. I got a Mac25 for $1000 and a marginally running 10hp Yamaha long shaft for $400 which I'm learning to fix myself ($200 small engine course).
Now I'm starting to face nickel-and-dime stuff adding up like $55 for lifeline netting for my 3 year old, $170 for a used tiller pilot so I don't need a crew every time, $100 for a used portabote, $40 for an anchor light, $400 for new standing rigging if I want to be "safe," etc... Once my hobby costs start approaching $2500 I (and the Admiral) start questioning whether sailing is really worth it for us.
I'm reading Bernard Moitissier and loving the telephone pole masts and utility wire rigging. Does anyone have resources, ideas, blogs, etc... for the super-cheap sailor?
Thanks!
So... I'm looking for advice on super cheap yacht outfitting. I got a Mac25 for $1000 and a marginally running 10hp Yamaha long shaft for $400 which I'm learning to fix myself ($200 small engine course).
Now I'm starting to face nickel-and-dime stuff adding up like $55 for lifeline netting for my 3 year old, $170 for a used tiller pilot so I don't need a crew every time, $100 for a used portabote, $40 for an anchor light, $400 for new standing rigging if I want to be "safe," etc... Once my hobby costs start approaching $2500 I (and the Admiral) start questioning whether sailing is really worth it for us.
I'm reading Bernard Moitissier and loving the telephone pole masts and utility wire rigging. Does anyone have resources, ideas, blogs, etc... for the super-cheap sailor?
Thanks!