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26-09-2015, 21:04

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

The answer is yes and no.

To get a long term 1 year visa for over 55s you have to prove you have the finances to support yourself which is something like $30000 in the bank and/or at least $1500...

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24-09-2015, 22:07

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

I have never kept an accurate account but when I live aboard by myself I can eat very cheap and keep food wastage to a minimum.
It becomes a challenging "game". I think your figure is accurate. But...

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21-09-2015, 22:04

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

That's only $16 a day for food, alcohol, clothing, medical, personal care products, phone/Internet, entertainment, off boat transport, devices, gifts, stationary, electricity/fuel/water all those...

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11-08-2014, 01:18

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Thats around my estimate here in Thailand as well. You need to be able to manage things within a budget.
Its not a frugal existence, nor is it an extravagant one either.

Sent from my GT-N7100...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-02-2014, 04:26

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Someone must have mentioned it somewhere already but there are several reasons for cruising on a tight budget.

First there is the obvious. Those who by no self design have little or no...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-02-2014, 02:47

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Walden

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Forum: General Sailing Forum

15-02-2014, 01:45

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

I agree but only if you live on the hook. A half decent marina will cost $500+ a month for anything bigger than 35ft.
On the other hand if you can push your income to around $1500 a month you can...

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05-11-2013, 15:28

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

That was exactly my ex-wife .....:banghead:

Forum: General Sailing Forum

21-09-2012, 14:38

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Depends! How long is your shoestring.?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

17-08-2012, 11:38

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

No, he was just an old fella with a hoarding obsession. I think you spotted the shopping trolley, but he did have two bicycles under a tarp on the pontoon out of the photo frame. He rode past me a...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-08-2012, 11:08

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Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

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Posted By mausgras

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

So what would you call this long term liveaboard? .... Sailor trash maybe?

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