A Membership Cost Comparison
Most people begin there boat hunt on the internet where they search for sailboats for sale. However, the purchase price of a new or used boat does not consider all the costs involved. If you’ve been shopping around for a sailboat, review the table below. It presents an estimated comparison of total ownership costs between:
- Owning a new Catalina 28ft sailboat
- Owning a new Catalina 35ft yacht
- Joining WindPath as a Member and sailing a Catalina 35ft yacht
| One Time Costs | |||
| Yacht Type | New Catalina 350 | New Catalina 28 | WindPath Membership New Catalina 350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% Down Payment | $30,000.00 | $17,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Closing Costs | $500.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| USCG Documentation | $500.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Boat Inventory | $3,500.00 | $3,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Training Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Security Deposit | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Average Use | 2-3 Times Per Month |
2-3 Times Per Month |
7 + As Available |
| Total | $34,500.00 | $21,000.00 | $3,500.00 |
| Monthly Expenses | |||
| Yacht Type | New Catalina 350 | New Catalina 28 | WindPath Membership New Catalina 350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Note Payment | $1,102.50 | $869.00 | $0.00 |
| Slip Fees | $375.00 | $300.00 | $0.00 |
| Insurance | $200.00 | $150.00 | $0.00 |
| Fuel | $50.00 | $45.00 | $0.00 |
| Emergency Maintenance |
$50.00 | $50.00 | $0.00 |
| Scheduled Maintenance |
$75.00 | $75.00 | $0.00 |
| Detail Cleaning |
$90.00 | $75.00 | $0.00 |
| Miscellaneous |
$25.00 | $25.00 | $0.00 |
| Membership Fee |
$0.00 | $0.00 | $579.00 |
| Monthly Total | $1,967.50 | $1,589.00 | $579.00 |
*These numbers are estimates, actual costs may vary depending on the size of the yacht and location.
**If you sail in a seasonal location you will need to add the cost of winter storage and the associated labor. These costs are paid by WindPath for Members.
As the numbers demonstrate, the cost of becoming a WindPath Member and sailing a brand new, professionally maintained, fully loaded yacht, is significantly less then owning even a small 28ft sailboat. Don’t forget we do all the work, you just relax and go sailing, a typical yacht owner will spend a minimum of 8-10 hours per month simply maintaining their boat. Stop wasting your time looking for that great used boat bargain, saving up for the down payment, or putting off sailing today until you can afford it or have the time. Join WindPath and answer the call of the sea now!
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