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Small Channel, Big Reality Check: YouTube Income Exposed
March 6, 2026 · 10 min · 122K views · Livingston, Guatemala
Annette points toward distant shore from sailboat deck
What this video covers
Steve and Annette, owners of the Venus 46 ketch SV Cordelia, report that their YouTube channel has generated £423 in total revenue over three years of monetization.4:24 The couple, currently performing a refit on their 42-year-old vessel in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala, spent approximately £2,500 to £3,000 on initial equipment, including a GoPro and a Canon SLR.1:04 With 2,911 subscribers and 271 videos uploaded over seven years, the channel averages 240 views per day.4:05 Based on an estimated 7,480 hours spent on production, the couple calculates their earnings at approximately 5.7 pence per episode, or 6.7 cents per hour.5:22 They emphasize that YouTube revenue does not cover refit costs or daily expenses, noting that Patreon serves as their primary platform for financial support and additional content.9:15 Despite the low financial return, they continue producing content to document their journey and connect with a global cruising community.
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