"Necessary" Cruising Equipment Costs?

[TheNomadTrip]

Originally Posted by DDabs

Two things that I spotted on your list: refrigeration seemed a bit high: I just priced a system for $1900 but then again that's for a 7.5 cubic ft fridge. Also 4G and even basic radar is around $2000.

Valuable! Thanks. I'm hoping to make this pretty conservative, so that I make damn sure I (and others?) don't get stuck in a "project boat" without the means to finish it.

[TheNomadTrip]

Originally Posted by hpeer

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Thanks! I'm going to use some of that.

That comment on spares hit home... I need to rethink that number.

[hpeer]

Also, I second Beth's book. A great resource.

[letsgetsailing3]

Originally Posted by DDabs

I don't really understand the point of this... Anyone who is looking to re-fit their boat is already going to have a ballpark estimate of how expensive it's going to be, and beyond that the list is going to become extremely tailored. I'm about to install most of this list to a boat (refrig, windlass, electronics, radar, arch, etc.) and I'm already past the stage of what it is roughly going to cost. I guess I just don't understand what you're trying to do. I will keep a detailed list of everything I purchase and install in my thread "Caliber 40 Outfit" in the electronics forum, if that is any help.

David

If you post that, I'll read it, as I'm trying to figure out the purchase vs refit questions.

[TheNomadTrip]

Originally Posted by letsgetsailing3

If you post that, I'll read it!

Me too.

[DDabs]

I'll have it all posted within the next few weeks. Sailing the boat from Maryland to NC on the 10th and then starting the refit ASAP.

[hpeer]

Also you don't mention a generator. I don't have one but do have a Honda 2000. Haven't really used it yet. From what I have seen/heard I get the impression the small diesel gen sets are costly and prone to failure. With all the power concerns you have I'd have a Honda.

[TheNomadTrip]

Originally Posted by hpeer

Also you don't mention a generator. I don't have one but do have a Honda 2000. Haven't really used it yet. From what I have seen/heard I get the impression the small diesel gen sets are costly and prone to failure. With all the power concerns you have I'd have a Honda.

Good call.

[letsgetsailing3]

Originally Posted by DDabs

I'll have it all posted within the next few weeks. Sailing the boat from Maryland to NC on the 10th and then starting the refit ASAP.

Ah, so you decided to do the refit in NC...

[DDabs]

Don't want to thread jack, but yes. I wanted to get the boat further south than Annapolis/Deltaville. I am registering the vessel in North Carolina as well, so it just made more sense.

[TheNomadTrip]

As I mentioned, I got a couple emails about boats, their costs, and the costs to outfit them. So, rather than keep replying individually, I made a post outlining the subject that I can just refer people to.


Hope it's helpful, some of you contributed (thanks) - you can find it here: Cruising Equipment Costs