We spent €35,000 in six months in Australia: here is the real breakdown | Episode 10-2026
June 7, 2026 · 58 min · 6K views · Scarborough Marina
Crew sands hull of MC 1339 D on scaffolding
What this video covers
Max and Ale, aboard their 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 50 Y2K, spent six months in Queensland, Australia — arriving in Bundaberg in November 2025 and based primarily at Scarborough Marina — and tallied AU$57,000 (approximately €35,000) in total refit, marina, and living costs.0:45 Marina fees broke down to AU$4,989 (€3,042) for 171 days of berthing at Scarborough at roughly €18/day, plus AU$3,480 (€2,120) in liveaboard surcharges covering water, power, and waste.6:07 The largest refit item was removing Coppercoat and applying a standard self-leveling antifouling, required because the upcoming Indonesia route — with crocodiles, jellyfish, and blue-ringed octopus — made regular hull diving impractical.11:57 A full engine service included heat-exchanger overhaul and belt-tensioner work; a mechanic named Todd received specific praise.31:55 A full 100-meter anchor chain replacement cost approximately AU$2,200.34:12 A new waterproof chartplotter monitor for OpenCPN ran AU$1,276 just for the mounting modification, totaling AU$2,500 (€1,400).43:43 A Starlink Mini backup antenna cost AU$440 (€270) on a Christmas sale.52:14 A rigger named Darryl inspected the rig for AU$440, producing a report used for hull insurance.51:55 Life raft re-certification, a replacement front-opening refrigerator, new dock lines, and miscellaneous spares rounded out the spend. Day-to-day living costs averaged AU$40 (€25) per day.55:31 Australia's 10% GST applies to all purchases including boat supplies, with no practical VAT refund process for transiting sailors.1:45
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