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Expensive Sailing in the Med! (Z-Budget for Sept)
7 October 2018 · 3 min · 52K views · Italy
What this video covers
The crew of the 58-foot catamaran Zatara spent $5,626 in September to support a family of six while cruising the Mediterranean.2:06 This total includes $4,443 in fixed and variable operating costs, plus $3,000 in discretionary spending for tourism in Italy and Greece, including visits to the Colosseum, the Parthenon, and Pompeii.2:00 Fixed costs for cell phones, health insurance, and boat insurance remained stable.0:59 Variable expenses exceeded estimates due to higher food prices in Greece and Italy compared to Turkey, and increased fuel consumption caused by frequent motoring during light wind conditions.1:12 Fuel usage also supported the generator, which powered the water maker, washing machine, and oven.1:28 Limited anchorage availability in the region necessitated additional spending on marina fees and taxis for provisioning.1:38 The crew plans to exit the Mediterranean to avoid high costs.0:46
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