Aluminium Motor

Posted on | July 6, 2011 | Comments Off

Aluminium Motor

What type of boat incurs the lowest maintenance cost?

I would love to own a boat, but the more I talk to people who do, the more I get the impression that it is a frightfully expensive hobby to have. There must be boats that are very low maintenance though. What are they? Am I right in thinking that, theoretically, an aluminium launch with an electric motor and wind generators would be the least expensive kind of boat to own?

Boats are expensive to keep in good/safe working order. The smaller the boat, the lower the maintenance cost. The bigger the boat the higher the cost. Also, don't forget about the "Property Tax" that's paid every year on the boat too. On my 26' Express Cruiser, annual maintenance is $600 and the tax is $550 per year.

The least expensive boat to own is an inflatable from Walmart with oars. See below.

I also own a 60' Motor Yacht. It's a great live aboard and I'm self sufficient in the event of a major earthquake here in CA. You don't want to know my costs on that yacht! Plus I can travel to lots of places.

BTW, boating isn't a hobby. It's a LIFESTYLE!

Dewalt D26200 8mm (1/4in) Fixed Base Compact Router