HOW I SPENT $30,000 USD IN 5 WEEKS IN THE PHILIPPINES! - (Episode 316)
8 June 2025 · 22 min · 209K views
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Parlay Revival completed a five-week, $30,560 refit in Cebu, Philippines, before departing for the Palawan Islands.0:39 Major expenditures included $4,000 for a custom hardtop enclosure, $2,900 for outdoor cushions, $2,500 for air conditioning upgrades, and $3,570 for a new MacBook Pro.10:43 Additional costs covered dockage, labor, diesel, and shipping parts via Johnny Air.12:14 The refit also addressed minor repairs, including winch maintenance, bilge painting, and the installation of a lightning protection system.11:45 Following the yard period, the vessel sailed 12 miles to Malapascua Island to dive with thresher sharks using the local operator Dev Ocean.9:14 The crew tested a new cockpit awning and enclosure system during a squall, which successfully kept the area dry.6:55 To offset ongoing operational costs, the vessel charges guests $80 per day for food, fuel, and accommodation.16:36 Maintaining a cruising vessel requires significant capital investment beyond basic living expenses.
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