Listed below are the costs associated with getting our Sabre 34 ready for cruising. I added links to Amazon.com just so you can see what most of the items I purchased are. I purchased a lot from them, but eBay.com was where I saved most money.
We are also tracking our monthly budget now that we are out cruising. To see our Cost of Cruising, click here.
Purchased 1989 Sabre 34 Targa from Henry Dejong of Holland Yacht Sale on 12/31/10
Sale price of $55500.
Sales tax of $3330
Total price “out the door†$58930
Maintenance and Upgrade Cost*
Does not include cost for items purchased at Homedepot or Lowes (sandpaper, brushes, paper towels etc…) I lost the receipts for those.
December of 2009-
Spent $983.00
So far on the Sabre $983.00
• Boat Survey $608.00 Steve Dake 12-16-09
• Closing cost $375.00 Coastal financial 12-31-09
January of 2010-
Spent $2462.69
So far on the Sabre $3445.69
• Insurance for 2010 season $498.00 Charter Lakes Insurance Agency 1/21/10
• Winter Storage from 1/01/10 to end of storage $1475.00 Paid on 1-04-1
• Lewmar Concept 1 Windlass $489.69 Hodges Marine 1-14-10
February of 2010-
Spent $2182.85
So far on the Sabre $5628.54
• MJsailing.com domain name $9.95
Website hosting for 2010 $36.85
Total $46.80 Dreamhost.com 2-25-10
• Dinghy davits $930.00
Garhauer Marine 2-25-10
• Blue Sea 1800 VSM 422 Vessel Systems Monitor $331.09
Defender.com 2-9-10
• Blue Sea 1810 VSM 422 Tank Level Sender $68.39
Blue Sea Systems 2106 MaxiBus 250 Amp $52.08
Blue Sea Systems Solenoid SI Series (120A 12/24V ACR) $63.32
Xantrex Power Inverter – 1000 Watt $219.51
Total $422.76 Manventureoutpost.com 2-8-10
• ND-100S: GlobalSat ND-100S USB GPS Receiver
$34.95 Amazon.com 2-8-10
• Butyl Seal Tape $13.95 Amazon.com 2-8-10
March of 2010-
Spent $ 1237.71
So far on the Sabre $6866.25
• 40′ 1/0 red $134.00
25′ 1/0 blk $83.75
16′ #2 red $33.60
5′ #2 blk $10.50
6 #2 heavy lugs with 5/16″ eye $12.00
16 1/0 heavy lugs with 5/16″ eye $36.00
2 1/0 heavy lugs with 3/8″ eye $4.50
large flat rate priority mail=$14.25
Total=$328.60 –Ebay Wiresmithllc 3-3-10
• 4’ #2 black $6.92
10’ #2 red $17.30
Cable Tie Mount 30qty $4.17
1 2AWG cable crimp $1.15
10 2AWG cable crimp $11.50
4 2/0 AWG cable crimp $5.56
Total $46.60 Genuinedealz.com 3-12-10
1 14/3 AWG triplex flat 25 ft wire $16.12
2ft 1/2in lined heat shrink tubing $3.90
1ft 1/4in lined heat shrink tubing $1.56
Total $21.58 Genuinedealz.com 3-15-10
• 2 1/0 AWG cable crimp $2.54
2 2AWG cable crimp $2.30
Total $4.84 Genuinedealz.com 3-21-10
• 25ft 8/2 Duplex Wire red and black $40.00
Ebay Wiresmithllc 3-31-10
• 1 8 AWG Heavy Duty Wire Lug connector $1.23
Ebay Wiresmithllc 3-31-10
• Battery Lug Crimper (8 to 4/0-Gauge Lugs) $96.95
3tailer.com 3-12-10
• 50ft 12/2 AWG Marine Duplex – Flat Blk/Red $36.93
25ft 14 AWG Marine Tinned Primary Wire Green $9.06
2ft 3/4 in Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing black $2.43
25pk 16-14 AWG heat shrink ring terminal #10 $8.86
100FT 14 AWG Tinned Marine Primary Wire Black $20.71
100FT 14 AWG Tinned Marine Primary Wire Red $20.71
2ft 3/4 in Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing red $2.43
2 Ancor Marine Inline ATC Fuse Holder 15A Max $2.13
2ft 3/8 in Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing – $/ft Black $1.66
2ft 3/8 in Adhesive Lined Heat Shrink Tubing – $/ft Red $1.66
Total $116.89 Genuinedealz.com 3-9-10
• ACCO 5/16″ G-4 HT 90′ (pail) $269.99
STE Thether double x 2 $ 71.99 $143.98
Blue Sea Systems 6006 m-Series (Mini) Battery Switch $19.79
Groc drain wing nut and washer $8.49
Super Duty Rubbing Compound $9.89
Sink Waste Sink Drain 1″ 90 Degree $6.99
Star brite Non-Skid Boat Deck Cleaner with PTEF $6.29
303 Products Inc 303 Cleaner $19.99
Sikken’s Cetol Natural Teak® MARINE WOOD FINISH $30.99
Total $581.05 Defender.com 3-29-10
April of 2010-
Spent $550.45
So far on the Sabre $7416.70
• Metric and standard die and tap set $47.21 Harbor Freight Tools 4-21-10
• GFO stuffing box packing $19.95
Solar mount $21.00
Total $50.26 E-Marine-Inc.com 4-22-10
• Impeller Kit for Pump 48080 $39.82
5 Impeller Gasket Cover $4.95
Westerbeke Paint $31.46
2 Sport-A-Seats $197.90
Total $303.37 Torresen’s Marine 4-26-10
• Hella LED 360 anchor light $99.99
CSJ outboard motor bracket $10.99
3M Automotive Finesse-it II $38.63
Total $149.61 Defender.com 4-23-10
May of 2010-
Spent $1348.50
So far on the Sabre $8765.20
• Defender sewing kit 25.99
Taco 90 degree elbow x 2 10.99 21.99
Total $47.99 Defender.com 5-12-10
• Super Duty Rubbing Compound $20.67
Eldean’s shipyard 5-02-10
• “Serendipity†name $84.30
Ebuysigns.com 5-03-10
• Solar Boost 2512iX Blue Sky Charge Controller $212.74
INFINIGI .com 5-25-10
• 2 Kyocera KD135SX-UPU $772.44 shipped
Civicsolar.com 5-25-10
• “Muskegon MI†correction $30.25
Ebuysigns.com 5-25-10
• Dinghy Storage for 2010 $50.00
Torresens 5-30-10
• 303 High Tech Fabric Guard 16oz $15.13
Seachoice Stainless Steel Strap Hinge $14.88
Stainless Steel 316 Machine Screw, Flat Head, Slotted Drive, 1/4″-20, 3″ Length (Pack of 25) (Pack of 25)
Stainless Steel 316 Machine Screw, Flat Head, Slotted Drive, #10-24, 1-1/2″ Length (Pack of 25) (Pack of 10)
Stainless Steel 316 Machine Screw, Flat Head, Slotted Drive, 1/4″-20, 1-1/2″ Length (Pack of 25) $32.51
Total $62.52 Amazon.com 5-11-10
• Mityvac 7400 7.3 Liter Fluid Evacuator$54.00
RV/Marine 25′ White High Pressure Drinking Water Hose $14.59
Total $67.59 Amazon.com 5-23-10
June of 2010-
Spent $1398.91
So far on the Sabre $10164.11
• Transmission fluid $22.39
SummitRacing.com 6-7-10
• VIZIO VM190XVT 19-Inch XVT-Series 720p LED LCD HDTV $179.14
Dell.com 6-10-10
• 2 Imtra LED Tower $51.50
Sensibulb soft white $36.75
Imtra matrix db contact $18.39
2 Cole Hersee univ lamp Socket $15.98
Mercury impeller 3.3hp $15.49
NGK plug for Mercury $3.59
Mercury prop pin $5.38
Bombar gearcase lube $4.99
Blue Sea 1011 12V DC Socket $5.99
Total $165.37 Defender.com 6-20-10
• Starting battery $53.00
interstate batteries 6-09-10
• Sport-a-seat $113.81
Torresens 6-20-10
• Stepping mast from winter storage $865.20
Eldeans’ shipyard 6-15-10
July of 2010-
Spent $302.31
So far on the Sabre $10466.42
• Bimini Top Hinged Jaw Slide $10.52
2 Bumini Top Stainless Steel eye stud 1†$13.36
Total 28.83 ebay- Auroracanvas 7-7-10
• TV mounting bracket $19.99
Ebay-digiair.inc 7-12-10
• Pentax 7×50 marine binoculars $142.95
Pertax floating strap $6.49
Total $144.44 (used $5 coupon) Buydig.com 7-12-10
• Philips MANT940 UHF Digital and Analog Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
Ebay.com $26.95 7-20-10
• Gauge for Racor fuel filter $82.91
DesignatedEngineer.com 7-29-10
August of 2010-
Spent $875.52
So far on the Sabre $11341.94
• 150% geneoa UK sails tape drive (used) $66.00
Ken Jenkins (just shipping cost) 8-16-10
• Touch ‘n Foam Pro System 15 Polyurethane Spray Insulation $39.95
Stanley MaxSteel Multi-Angle Vise $21.38
Total $61.33 Amazon.com 8-12-10
• Manson Supreme Anchor 35lb $321.99
Schaefer handi hanger $13.99
2 Ancor Fuse Holder $6.58
Total $375.16 Defender.com 8-4-10
• 2 Ultra-kote hard anti-fowling $176.65
Defender.com 8-24-10
• Iphone TV adapter cable $51.94
Apple Store 8-26-10
• Sunbrella Pacific Blue Thread v92 16oz $18.95
Sunbrella Pacific Blue surlast fabric 60†x 5 yds $35.00
Total $64.45 Ebay.com-textile_specialist 8-2-10
• Opus E Reader $79.99
Buy.com 8-25-10
September of 2010-
Spent- $13.99
So far on the Sabre $1355.93
• Car Power adapter for Razor 19†TV
$13.99 Ebay.com 9-14-10
October of 2010-
Spent $1774.52
So far on the Sabre $13130.45
• Transport cradle from Eldean’s shipyard to Torresen’s
$125.00 10-8-10
• Winter outside storage 10/25/10-end of winter
$822.30 Torresens 10-25-10
• Crystal Clear 20/20 30 mil clear vinyl x 5 sheets
$291.00 (90% quality) 10-25-10
• Memory foam mattress topper 3â€
$60.94 Overstock.com 10-13-10
• Seaward stove propane orifices
$43.35 Suremarine.com 10-7-10
• 1 10″ Standard filter housing, Clear/Black $8.00
1 Filter housing wrench – for standard 10″ filter housings $4.50
2 Carbon CBC-10 filter 0.5M, 10″ $24.00
1 Single 10″ housing braket $3.00
Total $64.08 which shipping Wateranywhere.com 10-4-10
• 2 Halogen Bunk lights
$67.98 –ebay.com boaterbits 10-15-10
• Racor 500fg
$70 shipping-ebay.com Filtration Depot 10-29-10
• Kelly Hanson Storm Jib
$229.95 shipped ebay.com –Kelly Hansen 10-31-10
November of 2010-
Spent $941.75
So far on the Sabre $14072.20
• Seabrake Sea anchor
$225 Ebay 11-12-10
• Nook E Reader
$104.94 Ebay-B&N.com 11-6-10
• Fender step $59.95
1†Shaft Razor prop shaft cutter $197.95
Total $271.65 SailorsSolution.com 11-1-10
• ¼†GFO stuffing box packing
$29.87 E-marine-inc.com 11-20-10
• 3/8 to ¼ bushing $1.01
4 ¾ to 3/8 reducing bushings $13.76
10 5/16 x 3/8 barbed hose adapter $12.72
2 Diverting 3-Port Bronze Ball Valve 3/8″ NPT Female $38.88
Threaded Rod 10†long $3.18
5ft 5/16 Fuel hose $4.70
3/8 pipe tee $4.11
Total $78.36 McMaster-Carr 11-20-10
• Pettit Zinc Barnacle paint $14.82
Buck Algonquin Packing box hose 2†$11.30
Cutlass bearing brass $37.05
12ft ¾ Sierra wire reinforced intake hose $40.76
4 Racor 10 Micron fuel filter $30.12
11/2 three way valve by Forespare $50.64
Seachoice 12v outlet $2.57
Total $200.74 Boatfix.com 11-20-10
• 4 3/8″ fittings for Racor 500
$12.20 FittingsforRacor.com
• Thread V-92 White Polyester UV 1oz (250 Yds) $4.50
Sunbrella Acrylic Binding Natural (White) Bias 1″ $3.50
Seamstick 1/4″ Basting Tape (60 Yds) $4.95
YKK Slider Single Pull Non-Locking White Vislon Metal #10 $.80
Total $18.99 Sailrite.com
• Canon Powershot SX210IS Camera
Kingston 4GB Memory Card
Total $207.99 Amazon.com
• ACR Globalfix 406MHZ EPIRB w/ GPS $388.31
Pelican 1020 Micro Case $12.00
Quick 1002 2 Button Windlass Remote $67.18
Revere See ME Led auto activation light x2 $21.41
Total $507.63 Manventureoutpost.com
December of 2010-
Spent $1012.91
So far on Sabre $15788.29
• Dehon Stowaway Folding Bike
Total $99.99 Ebay.com 12-8-10
• Sitex marine HF SSB receiver SI-TEX 200
Total $100.00 Ebay.com 12-16-10
• Sensibulb LED replacement bulb
Total $30.98 Ebay 12-21-10
• Caframo 807 Sirroco Boat Fan
Caframo 817 Kona waterproof Boat Fan
Total $50.00 thenauticletrader01 Eaby.com 12-21-10
• Raymarine St4000 Rudder Sensor Control
Total $165.45 Ebay.com 12-21-10
• Wichard Folding Padeye 6504
Total $22.00 Ebay.com 12-23-10
• 25pcs 3M 16-14 Heat Shrink wire connectors $9.50
25pcs 3M 16-14 Heat Shrink wire connectors female $10.00
25pcs 3M ¼†heat shrink connectors $9.50
25pcs 3M ⅜†heat shrink connectors $8.50
Total $37.50 Jauga82 eBay.com 12/29/10
• Galley Sink Faucet
Total $11.99 Ebay.com 12/31/10
• Markel Insurance for 2011
Total $495.00 12-10-10
January of 2011
Spent $2289.97
So far on Sabre $18078.23
• Jimmy Cornells “Cruising Routes) $19.49
Total $19.49 Crusierforums.com 1-13-11
• Sail inspection and stitch of jib
Total $96.51 Bluffton Bay Sails 1-14-11
• Waterway Cruising Guides Great Lakes and Great loop
Shipped wrong one and received Florida and Gulf Coast Free (very nice guy)
Total $19.00 Trawler13 Ebay.com 1-14-11
• Samson Super Strong 5/8†x 200’ 15,200 LBS anchor line (will be a drogue line)
Total $117.87 Tantalus5 Ebay.com 1-17-10
205 watt Evergreen 12v Solar Panel (picked-up in Chicago to save shipping)
Total $326.00 Ebay.com 1-22-11
• 3 Cup Stainless Steel drink holder
Total $33.99 Ebay.com
• Motion Detector Alarm with Remote
Total $18.75 Ebay.com
• Speedy Stitcher $13.95
Jeweler’s Loupe $2.79
Dremel Multi-max oscillating kit $54.99 (reconditioned)
Intellitex WPT1000 Water Purity Tester $9.99
Mirka 80 grit dustless sanding discs 50 pack $23.37
Porter-cable Dust collection system $33.99
Cruiser’s Handbook of Fishing (book) $13.57
Total $152.65 Amazon.com
• Katadyn 40e Powersurvivor Watermaker used
Total $1040.00 Ebay.com
• Offshore Doctor: Manual of Medical self-sufficiency at sea
Total $7.24 Amazon.com
• Gill men’s and women’s bibs
Total $174.20 Strictly Sail show in Chicago 1-28-11
• Blue Sky Solarboost MPPT 3024il charge controller (will sell 2512ix Blue Sky controller)
Total $269.44 Energybay.com 1-30-11
• 1 ¼ mid-ship adjustable cleats $50.00 x 2
Total $100 Grahauer Marine Strictly Sail show Chicago 1-28-10
February 2011
Spent $304.98
So far on Sabre $18383.21
• Katadyn 40E Pressure Relief Valve and seal kit
Total $155.21 (previous owner of our 40e is paying for $35 of this) Katdyne 2-1-11
• Taylor Made Gunnel Guards ¾ 1 1/2†$76.77
¾†Stainless Screws 100 pack $2.99 x 2
Stainless finish washers 100 pack $2.99 x 2
Total $95.38 WestMarine.com 2-5-10
• West marine Fuel filter funnel $26.49
Total $26.49 West Marine 2-17-11
• Stainless Steel Cabinet Catch $5.38
Stainless Steel Hasp suppose to be two, but only received one $6.78 x 2
Stainless Steel butt hinge suppose to be two, but only received one $4.48 x 2
Total $27.90 Marinepartsdepot.com 2-27-11 (Of the 5 things I ordered, I only received three… the would not respond to emails or calls… horrible customer service!)
March 2011
Spent $1645.12
So far on Sabre $20028.33
• Rigging inspection $81.60 (clean bill of health on standing.. some running needs replacing)
Total $81.60 Torresen Marine 4-2-11
• Ubiquiti Bullet2hp Wifi amplifier $79.95
Marine waterproof 8dbi omni-directional antenna $21.99
Power Over Ethernet (POE) supply for Bullet $12.95
Outdoor Rated 25ft Network cable $14.99
Total $141.88 DateallianceLLC.com 3-2-11
• Kidde KN-COSM-XTR-B carbon monoxide, fire and smoke alarm $35.50
MTI 40-442A LP gas detector $55.91
Total $95.91 Amazon.com 3-2-11
• Walder Boom Brake (I think it is the Walder 203)
Total $120.00 Cruiserforums.com 3-7-11
• Lasdrop 1†Shaft Seal system
Total $209.00 Ebay.com Motorheadzone 3-09-11
• Grahauer Adjustable Genoa Car System E-Z G-2
Total $200.00 Ebay.com 3-13-11
• 5/16†Polyester Double Braid rope 600’ (for Genoa car system and boom brake)
Total $95.00 Ebay.com FSBrading 3-21-11
• Stainless Steel Folding Pad Eye (2) for harness attachment points in the cockpit
Total $18.99 Ebay.com Marine_parts_depot 3-24-11
• 56’ 7/16†XLE red w/white rope $50.40 (Mainsheet)
106’ 3/8†XLE white w/blue rope $57.24 (Main Halyard)
35’ 3/8†XLE Blue w/ white rope $23.10 (Traveler)
41’ 3/8†XLE White w/green rope $22.14 (Boom Vang)
46†3/8†XLE Green w/white $30.36 (Outhaul)
Total $199.24 Cajunrope.com 3-25-11 (splicing my own rode… free!)
• Seaward LPG Regulator Kit -93141 $23.00 (gas stove conversion)
Total $32.35 Surplusunlimited.com 3-31-11
• Interlux VC17m $45.99 x 2
Standard Horizon VHF gx2100 with AIS $261.28
Standard Horizon Ram3 mic $82.79
Total $451.15 Defender.com 3-31-11
April 2011
Spent $584.27
So far on Sabre $20612.60
• Dickerson 20’ propane hose with 3/8†ends
Total $52.18 Go2Marine.com 4-9-11
• Dremel MM491 Multi-max Flush cut blade pack $23.90
Worthington 6lb aluminum propane tank $149.99
Total $177.01
• Worthington 6lb aluminum propane tank $55.00 (used)
Total $55.00 Craigslist.org 4-22-11
• Dremel Multi-max Carbide Rasp $26.00
Dremel Multi-max Wood and Metal blades (3) $18.03
Total $44.03 Ebay.com 4-24-11
• 1708 Biaxial Fiberglass cloth 50†x 5 yrds $42.50
1708 Biaxial tape 25yrds x 6†$29.75
Fiberglass roller $4.65
3:1 ratio medium epoxy 1 gallon with 42.6oz hardener $65.00
Total $179.02 USComposites.com 4-29-11
• 4×8’ ½†marine plywood
Total $77.03 Weber lumber 4-29-11
May 2011
Spent $590.51
So far on Sabre $21203.11
• Shield’s hose 2501124 1 ½ x 12 ½ $51.25
Shield’s hose 4003000W 3 in x 50’ $17.92
Total $87.51 JMSonline.net 5-9-11
• Raymarine St4000 wheel pilot (motor and adaptor as back-ups to current autopilot)
Total $340.00 Ebay.com KodiakJack99 5-20-11
• Bronze Wood Screw flat slot 8 x 1 ¼†100pcs (reattach companion way stairs)
Total $23.50 Ebay.com J2Depot 5-22-11
• Standard Horizon flush radio mount MMB-84 $14.01
Rule 2000 bilge pump $80.06
Total $109.02 Etailer.com 5-22-11
•Easy Lock Rope Clutch (one three position and one single)
Total $30.48 Ebay.com KodiakJack99 5/29/11
June 2011
Spent $297.66
So far on Sabre $21500.77
• Fill 6lb Propane Tank
Total $6.20 U-haul 6-3-11
• Raritan Compact PH-II Head $199.99
Forespar Lanocote 4oz $8.99
Total $237.53 Defender.com 6-6-11
• Impeller for Mercury Outboard
Carb Kit for Mercury 3.3hp Outboard
Total $53.93 Boats.net 6-28-11
July 2011
Spent $213.01
So far on Sabre $21713.78
• AwlGrip Polyurethane Fleet White (wrong color for mast)
Total $29.00 Ebay.com Bubasupply 7-4-11
• Louvered Teak Vent
Drop Forged Connecting Link
Chain Grab Hook 5/16â€
Total $50.98 Sailboatowners.com 7-8-11
• Stainless Steel Round Turning Lock (refrig hatch lift)
Total $42.60 Ebay.com Marine_Parts_depot 7-7-11
• Sea Pak Emergency Medical First Aid Kit
Total $71.57 Ebay.com my3and44 7-16-11
• Crosby Connecting Link 5/16 Forged
Peak Trading Company $11.61 7-26-11
• Hawkeye portable handheld sonar
Total $7.25 (paid $47, but doesn’t work all the time and was refunded $39) Ebay.com Cavu152 7-28-11
August 2011
Spent $579
So far on Sabre $22292.78
• 14-16g Heat Shrink Butt Connectors (100 pack)
Total $22.00 Ebay.com Install_depot 8-2-11
• Starpath Weather, Chart and Radar Trainer
Total $45.00 CruiserForums.com 8-9-11
• Forespare 1.5†Elbow (qty 2) $6.74
Forespare 1.5†Thru-hull (qty 2) $20.23 (for cockpit scuppers)
Thru Hull Wrench Buck Algonquin $37.48
Forespare 1†Thru-hull $11.07
Forespare 1†Elbow $3.92 (for deck scupper)
Starbrite non-skid cleaner Gallon $22.12
Awlwash Concentrate Soap qt $14.88
Sikaflex 291 $11.68
Total $177.64 Sailboatowners.com 8-16-11
• AlwGrip Alwcat Brush Convertor #3
Total $55.12 Ebay.com Crmatiazzo 8-19-11
• Slowrise Foam Handi-foam (for refrig project)
Total $301.24 Foampower.com 8-25-11
September 2011
Spent $2027.11
So far on Sabre $24319.89
• Schaefer Triple Deck Organizers (qty 2)
Total $110 Cruiserforums.com 9-10-11
• Spinlock XAS/2 (qty 2) rope clutches
Total $164.54 Ebay.com Tri-drache 9-11-11
• Kelty Hauler 2 Storage bags (qty 3) $59.91 (vberth storage)
Total $59.91 Campmor 9-11-11
• Spinlock XAS/1 (qty 2) rope clutches
Total $87.99 Ebay.com Tri-drache 9-12-11
• Torresen’s Winter Storage for boat
Total $746.30 9-12-11
• Sunbrella Winch Covers
Total $18.99 Ebay.com Itsthatwayok 9-17-11
• Lewmar 60mm Synchro Block (qty 4) $15.64
Lewmar 50mm Synchro Block (qty 4) $13.25
Whitewater Hypalon Repair kit $29.95
Total $155.41 Defender.com 9-18-11
• Shields 5/16†A1 Fuel Hose 25’ $29.76
Trident Rubber 1 ½†101 Sani hose $58.81
Aqua Signal LED portable LED Stern Light $22.99
Seadog Stainless 1 ¼†Ring (qty 6) $14.70
Seachoice 1†Thru-Hull (for deck drain) 7.48
Total $154.17 JMSonline.net 9-19-11
• 20 Syringes without Needles (qty 20) for epoxy
Total $9.85 Ebay.com Shunshanmao 9-20-11
• Imunization Shots for Trip
Total $357.00 Kent County Health Department 9-20-11
• Tri-lens Radar Reflector New(if you buy one, call the company and request a second mount… they send them for free and it gives more support)
Total $110.95 Ebay.com LisaBud 9-27-11
• Spinlock XAS/1 (qty 1) rope clutch
Total $52.00 Ebay.com Doubleyouarex 9-27-11
October 2011
Spent $447.44
So far on Sabre $24767.33
• Guzzler Manual Bilge Pump (used for holding tank pump out)
Total $38.99 Ebay.com 108592giants 10-2-11
• ¼†Stainless D Shackles (qty 4)
Total $17.44 Marinepartdepot.com 10-2-11
• KVH Autocomp 1000S Heading Sensor New
Total $100.00 Ebay.com 2ndrew 10-17-11
• Bomar 9/16 Hatch Gaskets for overhead hatches
Total $101.94 Bomar.com 10-17-11
• Suunto Core Wrist-Computer
100ft Paracord (qty2)
Total $189.07 Amazon.com 10-25-11
November 2011
Spent $1243.65
So far on Sabre $26265.63
• Bed-it Butyl Tap (qty 2)
Total $42.65 Mainsail (compass marine services) 11-7-11
• Raymarine Type 1 Linear Drive (used)
Total $212.00 Torresen’s Marine 11-11-11
• Raymarine Type 1 Linear Drive 12V
Total $710.00 Bought new without box from eBay.com 11-17-11
• Simrad Rc25 Rate Compass
Total $110.00 Bought used from eBay.com, but doesn’t work with my computer…opps! 11-25-11
• Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 16.2 MP Waterproof Digital Still Camera
Total $169.00 Amazon.com 11-25-2011
December 2011
Spent $1518.73
So far on Sabre $27784.36
• NavPod PP4800 Uncut PowerPod $118.00
SeaTeak Straight Length Bulkhead Molding $23.99
SeaTeak Outside Corner Bulkhead Molding $13.99 x 2
Total $186.82 from Defender.com 12-5-11
• Heater Craft Complete Cabin Heater Kits 801-H-BW
Total $168.87 Twinrecreation.com 12-6-12
• Simrad B744V Bronze Thru-Hull Fishfinder Transducer with Depth, Speed, and Temperature
Total $95.40 Bought new from eBay.com 12-7-12
• Sesamee Keyless Padlocks Sesame Brass/Steel Shackle Padlock $12.99
Big Boss Multi Blender The 15-Piece Hi Speed 300-Watt Personal Countertop Blender Mixing System $25.70
Total $38.69 Amazon.com 12-15-2011
• Simrad Ac12 Course Computer
Total $418.94 Bought out of box with no acc, but appears new on Ebay.com 12-19-11
• Energizer Weatheready 3LED Carabineer Crank Light
Total $11.60 Amazon.com 12-16-11
•Insurance for 2012
Total $499.00 Markel American Insurance 12-26-11
• Hosa D5S-6 Deoxit Contact Cleaner 5% Spray $13.98
Sheffield Tools 58780 Hook And Pick Set, 4 Piece $6.58
Bodum Bistro 17-Ounce Mini Cordless Electric Water Kettle, Black
Total $ 44.56 Amazon.com 12-27-12
• Wichard 6505 Stainless Steel Folding Pad Eye
Total $42.00 I purchased 2 from Ebay.com 12-30-11
• Whale Water Systems AK0553 GUSHER GALLEY SPARES KIT MK I GUSHER GALLEY MK 3 PUMP
Total $12.85 Ebay.com 12-30-11
January 2012
Spent $996.31
So far on Sabre $28780.67
• CMI Expedition Ascender – Pair
Total $105.77 Ebay.com 1-08-12
•Facnor Aluminum Thimbles
Total $80.28 Bought two from Velasailingsupply.com 1-9-12
•West Marine Chrome Galley Spout
Total $23.95 Bought new on eBay.com 1-12-12
• Interlux InterProtect 2000E/2001E Epoxy Primer 2002G Gallon
Total $66.72 Ebay.com 1-15-12
• In-line ACT Water-resistant Fuse Holder – 10 AWG
Total $13.99 I bought 10 from Ebay.com 1-16-12
•3M 14-16 AWG Female Heatshrink quick connects (qty 25)
Total $10.00 Ebay.com 1-16-12
•Dual Position Terminal Strip 30 amp
Total $12.99 Ebay.com 1-16-12
• Standard Duplex Cable 100′ 12/2 Duplex Tinned Copper Wire
Total $36.93 I purchased 50’ from Genuinedealz.com 1-17-12
• Applicator Gun for Dispensing and Applying 50 ml Cartridge
Total $9.95 Used on Ebay.com 1-17-12
• Blue Sea Systems 7113 120A Thermal Circuit Breaker
Total $15.50 New from Ebay.com 1-17-12
• Canon PIXMA MG2120 Inkjet Photo All-In-One (5288B019)
Total $30.74 Walmart.com 1-22-12
• STAINLESS CHAIN STOPPER – 5/16 CHAIN STOPPER
Total $21.00 Ebay.com Marinepartdepot.com 1-22-12
•3M 10-12 AWG AWG Female Heatshrink quick connects (qty 5)
Total $6.78 Genuinedealz.com 1-24-12
• Conbraco Bronze Pipe To Hose Adapter Hose 3/4 in. $3.15
Midland Bronze TEE FITTING 3/4 $6.35
Conbraco Bronze 6590751 90 Degree 3/4″ $5.08
MLM-44509 Bronze Bushing 3/4 x 1/2 $2.84
Conbraco Bronze 3 WAY DIVERTER 1/2″ $25.51
Trident Rubber Co. 1640126 PVC BLUE TRACER 1/2 X 50 REINFORCED PVC HOSE $36.61
Groco 1/2Innpt X 1/2In hose Barb Bronze $4.21
Bronze Adapter PIPE TO HOSE 1/2″ 90D $6.48
Shields Premium Rubber Sanitation Hose 101-1124 1-1/2″ x 12-1/2’ $55.11
INSULATION BARRIER 1-1/2 x 32 x 54 $61.31
Raritan PHII & PHEII Repair kit June 1992-Present (1200C Pump) $59.44
Total $274.55 JMSonline.net 1-24-12
• 50ML. DEV PACK PLASTIC WELDER $16.90
Kitchen Supply Old Stone Oven Toaster Oven Pizza Stone 7-inch by 10-inch $16.64
Lock&Lock Egg Dispenser, 12 Holders $6.40
Irwin Industrial Tools 8-Inch Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper $15.48
Total $55.16 Amazon.com 1-29-12
• Simrad Rf300 Rudder Feedback
Total $160.00 Bought new from eBay.com 1-30-12
•Westerbeke 30b-three Starter
Total $72.00 Bought used on eBay.com 1-31-12
February 2012
Spent $915.64
So far on Sabre $29696.31
• Epoxy Resin Gun Dispenser Static Mixing Nozzle
Total $14.50 bought 30 from eBay.com 2-1-12
• 3M 10-12 AWG AWG Ring Terminals Heatshrink (qty 25)
Total $9.00 Bought 25 on eBay.com 2-4-12
• Perko Chrome Bronze Marine Barrel Bolt
Total $12.99 Bought two without keeper from eBay.com 2-6-12
• Plastic Hose Barb ELBOW 1/2 x 1/4 qty 6 for $3.66
Plastic Hose Barb MALE ADPT 1/2 x 1/4 qty 4 $1.34
Wellington (puritan) At-5 White Tie Mount -100pkg $44.05
Wellington (puritan) DS-113 Footman’s Strap 6-pakg $12.51
Blue Sea 1015 12V DC Plug & Dash Socket (1010 & 1011) New qty 2 $22.48
Blue Sea 1011 12v Dc Socket $6.10
Total $102.18 JMSonline.net 2-5-12
• Nautical Foul Weather Set for Jess
Total $75.85 Bought from Vtarmynavy.com 2-16-12
• Spinnaker Pole Holder Rail Mounts
Total $42.50 Bought two from eBay.com 2-19-12
• 5 LB CO2 Cylinder, Aluminum
Total $76.55 Bought with gauge from eBay.com 2-22-12
• 3 WAY CORNER FITTING 1″ Stainless Steel
Total $33.16 Bought from eBay.com 2-29-12
• Bimini Top Fittings End Cap $7 x 4
Seachoice Stainless Steel Tee Fitting $7 x 2
Seachoice Jaw Slide $7 x 4
Seachoice 90 Deg Elbow $7 x 2
Total $84.00 Bought from eBay.com Marinepartsdepot.com 2-29-12
• Seachoice Jaw Slide $7 x 4
Bimini Top Fittings End Cap $7 x 4
Total $56 Bought from eBay.com Marinepartsdepot.com 2-29-12
• Long Bow 1â€Stainless Bimini Frame x2 $391.42
YKK Zipper #10 36†$6.20
Sunbrella Natural 1†Binding 20’ $9.00
YKK SNAD 40mm Adhesive Backed Stud x 8 $18.00
Snap Fastener Button Silver ¼†x 8 $1.20
Snap Fastener Installation Tool $2.95
Snap Fastener Socket x 8 $1.20
Total $408.91 Bought from Sailrite.com 2-29-12
March of 2012-
Spent $4917.73
So far on the Sabre $34614.04
• Fiberglass Laminating Roller 6 inch
Total $12.90 Bought from eBay.com 3-01-12
• Stainless 1″ Rail Mount Hinge
Total $18.99 Bought from eBay.com 3-01-12
• 3M 12-10 AWG #8 Stud Heat Shrink Insulated
Total $10.58 Bought from eBay.com 3-05-12
• Ronstan Spinnaker Pole Rings RF41(bigger than the linked photo shows)
Total $23.45 Bought from eBay.com 3-05-12
• Dreamhost Wesbsite hosting for MJSailing.com 2012
Total $46.80 Bought from Dreamhost 3-09-12
• Dremel MM422B Multi-Max Wood and Metal
Total $19.99 Bought from eBay.com 3-13-12
• Alfa APOE03 PoE Adapter
Total $11.49 Bought from Dataalliance.com 3-21-12
• 1 lb Sodium Metabisulfite
Total $10.40 Bought from Amazon.com 3-21-12
• Plano 3700 Size Prolatch x 2 $8.27
Guard Alaska™ Bear Defense Spray $29.70
Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker$43.20
Total $89.44 Bought from Amazon.com 3-21-12
• Worthington 6-Pound Aluminum Propane Cylinder With Type 1 With Overflow Prevention Device Valve$149.99
Cisco-Linksys WRT120N Wireless-N Home Router $19.99
Total $169.98 Bought from Amazon.com 3-26-12
• Dr. LED Polar Star 25 Bulb $37.79
Rocna Original Plow Anchor 25KG/55LBS $485.99
Drill Steady Tool $37.79
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Tubing 1†wide 6’ length x 2 $61.18
MAX PROP ZINC for 3/4, 7/8, 1-1/8$17.99
Stainless Steel Tubing 7/8†wide 2’ length $11.69
Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Tubing 1†wide 8’ length x 2 $80.98
Total $825.96 Bought from Defender.com 3-29-12
• Raymarine c95 Multifunction Display – No Charts Preloaded $1424.69
Raymarine RD418D 4KW 18″ Dome With Cable$836.99
Raymarine X-10 Corepack f/Use w/Type 1 Drive Unit$1079.09
Raymarine RCU-3 Remote Control Unit $109.79
Navionics NAV-MSD/1XG Gold All USA and Northern Bahamas on SD/microSD Card $169.19
Total $3677.75 Bought from Defender.com 3-29-12
April of 2012-
Spent $
So far on the Sabre $
• King Starboard 1/4” 1227WW14 seafoam 12 in x 27 in
Total $14.95 Bought from eBay.com 4-03-12
• Aluminum Rectangular Bar, 1/4″ Thick, 2″ Width, 24″ Length x 8 $41.04
Aqua Signal Bi-Color Navigation Light Series 25 $20.99
Aluminum Expanded Metal Flat Sheet Diamond Openings 0.125″ Thick$14.26
Cisco-Linksys WRT120N Wireless-N Home Router $19.99 (I burnt out the first one)
Total $124.18 Bought from Amazon.com 4-7-12
• Seachoice Stainless Steel Tee Fitting $7 x 4
Total $28.00 Bought from eBay.com 4-09-12
Dear Matt and Jessica:
I also recently purchased the same type of boat. I bought a 1990 Sabre MKII (Targa) for the Irish boat shop at the end of August this year (2010).
I enjoyed seeing your website. It showed some ideas for repair projects.
David
Dear Matt and Jessica:
I also recently purchased the same type of boat. I bought a 1990 Sabre MKII (Targa) from the Irish boat shop at the end of August this year (2010).
I enjoyed seeing your website. It showed some ideas for repair projects.
David
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This is an impressive list of cost conscious upgrades!! Nice!
Thanks. I spend way too much time trying to find the lowest cost for each item…. If only I would spend as much effort at my real job, I wouldn’t have to worry about the cost 🙂
Glad you guys are finally underway. Good luck!!!
Hey Matt. Great to see that you’re enjoying your new endeavor. You should be close to the St. Lawrence Seaway by now. If you have the time, take a trip up the Saguenay riverand watch the sea otters(at mouth) and further up the river, the buluga white whales. Quite a sight. Hope all is well and you have the time of your life.
Will you list the cost of the grounding in Florida here?
Jerry, we’re still not sure if we’ll list the costs of the grounding because since insurance covered it, it most if it wasn’t really coming out of our pockets and didn’t add to our cost of cruising. Still working on those few months though. 🙂
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Oh my goodness! I feel so lucky with my MacGreggor 21, hauling in at a whopping $1200 for the boat, (plus, plus, +++++!) I don’t think I’ll ever complain about “another $50” after reading through Your tally. Your records inspire (and caution) us! Thank you so much for doing this publicly. Best of Luck to all of your further adventures!!!
(1st year sailors, experiencing everything you’ve written… on a much smaller scale)
—tamarack, Lake St. Clair
Woah this blog page is actually excellent i really like understanding your content. Keep up to date the nice pictures! You’re certain, many individuals are seeking round because of this details, you could potentially help these people significantly.
Thanks Guys! I’m a Michigander too (Other side of the state) and you really give me great perspective on how to actually get it done….I can’t thank you enough for being transparent about the cost….that was/is my biggest question…but I see that this is definitely doable…..I can do this! Thanks guys….see you out there! ~Jon
I recently bought a 1983 Sabre 34- the manual bilge pump (whale) was removed. What make/model manual bilge pump do you have?
Please shoot me an email. Thank you, Chris
Great list. Actually, I am researching for my next wire stripper. Irwin self-adjusting wire stripper is on your list. It is also recommended in this post. http://www.whichsolderingstation.com/looking-best-wire-strippers-for-your-soldering-projects/ Looks like I have to buy it. Thank you.
Just Curious as I’m researching currently on my ” retirement ” boat home. Deciding on Type and condition and whether it’s better to pay more and get a better condition slightly newer boat in our budget range or try to find a boat at a discount that needs some refitting. I know that you bought the aluminium Sabre because you wanted a metal boat with a pilot house, but in hindsight would you have shopped for a boat in the 95k range ( approx. what you have invested ) that was in better condition, or are there none available. Or did you consider the extensive refit an investment in your education along with developing great content to show on your YT channel. As well as making yourself completely familiar with your boats systems and makeup. ( When your cruising you sometimes may have only yourselves to complete needed repairs).
I am finding Boats in the 49 to 80 k range that appear to be in quite good condition. Some 25 to 30% under market value.
Thanks for your interesting vlog, blog and letting us take a peek at your adventures.
Don Alex
Sorry, I got the Sabre 34 confused with your new aluminium pilot house vessel. Still same question applies.
Don,
Congrats on retirement!
Since we started this rebuild, we’ve had a ton of questions from people asking if they should buy a cheap project boat, refit it, and try cruising. My response is almost always “no”. Instead, as your question asked, I’d suggest always buying a boat in the best condition you can. Refitting a boat as a money saving endeavor isn’t practical in either time or money.
After a few years of cruising, I wanted a project…. As it turned out, not as big as this boat ended-up being, but I did need some outlet. I wanted to learn as much as I can and implement a few ideas I had into a new boat. Unfortunately, a new hull was not in the budget (about $100k) so we wanted one that needed to be stripped anyway so we wouldn’t feel guilty about gutting a pretty interior.
Again, this was our crazy idea for US two…. not something I recommend for anyone else. Thankfully I have my wife to get me out of this mess 🙂
Thanks again,
Matt
Congratulations on your stick-to-it-ivness, a tickety-boo job altogether!!! I was in Grand Rapids on the 4th and 5th. Sure has changed since last time! (tell Ellen sorry about the matches, as Clark Gable said ” I can’t help it, I’m a little screwy myself” in the movie “It happened one night”)
Great list! But i don’t trust eBay that much, so I go along with few options here
This is really great!