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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

08-09-2015, 20:55

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

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Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Yes! That is why I started this project. I kept hearing the 10% figure, which would have put yearly maintenance costs at $40K for a $400,000 catamaran, which is a lot of money. So I needed to figure...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

08-09-2015, 20:45

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Thanks! I originally calculated around $6000 for a basic set of electronics, including a couple of multi-function displays, with the idea installing a small chart plotter at the helm and using an...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

07-09-2015, 20:12

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Hi Robert

I tried to estimate costs for full-time long-distance tropical cruising, which is our goal. That's why I originally listing standing rigging & sail replacements at 7.5 years for example....

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

07-09-2015, 20:07

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Thanks Traveller & Prairie Chicken

I have updated the spreadsheet based on your feedback:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LGJqZZN-tPBJnIftOqhyJqWECOkASJKPK9oT4ItqX9o/edit?usp=sharing
...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

07-09-2015, 10:16

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Thanks Monte

Yes, that is absolutely part of the plan - to use this list to more accurately assess the value and expected refit costs of a used boat.

Regarding new vs. used I figured any refit...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

07-09-2015, 10:09

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Hi Kenomac

We absolutely plan to do as much work on the boat as we can. I will be a new boat owner, but I am willing to learn, and learning to do my own repairs and maintenance is absolutely part...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

06-09-2015, 18:39

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

That is a good point. I figure I can use this itemized list to estimate refit costs as well. Any items installed or renewed before setting off will reduce the future maintenance costs accordingly.
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

06-09-2015, 18:28

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Thanks Dave. This is Gold!! :biggrin:

I updated the spreadsheet based on your feedback:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LGJqZZN-tPBJnIftOqhyJqWECOkASJKPK9oT4ItqX9o/edit?usp=sharing

I...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

06-09-2015, 15:08

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Re: Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Thanks Dave. I adjusted the numbers a bit based on your feedback.

On the standing rigging - I thought it's frequently an insurance requirement to replace the rigging every 10 years? My estimates...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

05-09-2015, 17:20

Replies: 40

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

Views: 25,322

Posted By fabgo

Maintenance costs for an older 41'-45' catamaran

My girlfriend and I are planning to go cruising for an extended period (5 years or more). We have been learning and researching this now for two years. One of the things we have been struggling with...

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