Review Our Great Loop Expense Reports
How much does cruising the Great Loop cost? We’re about to find out! We’re keeping track of our expenses, and analyzing them every 500 miles to see if it’s true that a boat is just a hole in the ocean you throw your money into…
expense categories
We’ve categorized our Great Loop Expense Reports into the following categories:
Fuel
Diesel for Swamp Puppy and gas for the dinghy.
Groceries
Fuel for the crew. We have a huge pantry!
Snacks & Restaurants
Also includes ice cream and beer.
Household Goods
Toiletries, the boring category, etc.
Water
Potable water to fill our 70-gal fresh water tank.
Laundry
You meet interesting people at laundromats.
Marinas & Dockage
We hope this cost will be less than $500.
Repairs & Maintenance
Projects with consequences…
Boat Upgrades
Will we ever get that bow thruster?
Gear & Outfitting
Equipment, clothes, and souvenirs.
Recreation & Education
For us, these are often one in the same!
Apps & Software
Tracking apps, anchor alarms, digital charts.
Safety & Insurance
Including towing service memberships.
Storage & Haulouts
The category that ideally remains $0.
Miscellaneous
Everything that doesn’t fit anywhere else.