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Forum: General Sailing Forum

01-11-2012, 17:22

Replies: 87

Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

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Posted By Kettlewell

Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

There are certain things you have to buy marine--bottom paint for example. Though even there you can certainly shop around and save $hundreds on a bottom job. But many, many things can be purchased...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

01-11-2012, 15:24

Replies: 87

Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Views: 10,034

Posted By Kettlewell

Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Maybe it is too obvious, but buying non-marine can save a lot, and often gets you better quality. For example, figure out which automotive oil filters your engine takes and buy them at WalMart for...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

01-11-2012, 14:50

Replies: 87

Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Views: 10,034

Posted By Kettlewell

Re: Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

One technique I have learned through much trial and error is to stop, think, and ponder. In other words, if I find some repair isn't going the way I expect, stop! Then it is usually a very good idea...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

31-10-2012, 17:02

Replies: 87

Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Views: 10,034

Posted By Kettlewell

Re: Keeping down maintenance costs for cruisers

Very difficult question to answer as there are so many variables. Lifestyle choices need to be considered too, as they can easily dwarf the maintenance costs. For example, if you stay on the hook all...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

31-10-2012, 16:37

Replies: 87

Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Views: 10,034

Posted By Kettlewell

Re: Keeping down maintenance costs for cruisers

There are lots of false economies. By the way, the biggest cost differential is in the initial purchase of the boat. If you buy a boat that costs $50K instead of $250K, you will never be able to save...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

31-10-2012, 15:45

Replies: 87

Keeping Down Maintenance Costs for Cruisers

Views: 10,034

Posted By Kettlewell

Re: Keeping down maintenance costs for cruisers

Exactly! Great post. Keep the size down, even if you must have a cat, though most cats will cost more to keep up. Two engines. More surface area. Tougher on the rigging. More complicated stuff like...

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