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kiamaria30 · 09-11-2003, 19:15

Delmarrey

Ok you asked for it!!!
1. I am not rich, so how much a year should I be looking at to spend on a tight but not all beans and rice budget? It will be three of us,two adults a a pre-teen. Every magazine we read says something different. We were thinking 15,000 min if we were lucky and didn't have lots of repairs on our voyage.

2. Whole visiting the BVI, I was very disappointed with the cost of living. Can you tell me where are the safest areas that are also inexpensive and interesting to visit? In the BVI, the cheapest meal was $40 for hamburgers and fries. I know we won't always be able to afford to eat out but every blue moon I would like to dine out, have a drink or two, and sight see without breaking the bank.

3. We would also like to know if we could buy a boat outside the United States or register it in say Puerto Rico and not pay sales tax?

4. Do most cruisers pay for insurance on their boats?

5. How do families that cruise make a living while out cruising? I haven't talked to anyone but articles that I have read don't make it sound easy. We don't want to count on it but it would be nice if we could make a few extra bucks to have a little fun every once and a while.

Ok that's it for now. I'll be sure to fire off at least 5 more questions next time.

09-11-2003, 19:15	#4
kiamaria30 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 8	Delmarrey Ok you asked for it!!! 1. I am not rich, so how much a year should I be looking at to spend on a tight but not all beans and rice budget? It will be three of us,two adults a a pre-teen. Every magazine we read says something different. We were thinking 15,000 min if we were lucky and didn't have lots of repairs on our voyage. 2. Whole visiting the BVI, I was very disappointed with the cost of living. Can you tell me where are the safest areas that are also inexpensive and interesting to visit? In the BVI, the cheapest meal was $40 for hamburgers and fries. I know we won't always be able to afford to eat out but every blue moon I would like to dine out, have a drink or two, and sight see without breaking the bank. 3. We would also like to know if we could buy a boat outside the United States or register it in say Puerto Rico and not pay sales tax? 4. Do most cruisers pay for insurance on their boats? 5. How do families that cruise make a living while out cruising? I haven't talked to anyone but articles that I have read don't make it sound easy. We don't want to count on it but it would be nice if we could make a few extra bucks to have a little fun every once and a while. Ok that's it for now. I'll be sure to fire off at least 5 more questions next time.