Approximate costs of running Khayamanzi

Here is a rough guide to running costs aboard Khayamanzi but this does not include coal, wood, (if bought!), electricity or gas cylinders. The costs were correct in 2003 so allow for inflation.

Fixed Costs

Boat Safety Certificate Every 4 years = £200

Insurance Per annum Approx = £400 fully comprehensive: vessel and contents

Mooring = around £2000 per year for a 55 foot boat

Registration/Licence Per annum = £550

Running

  *Diesel = 30 - 38p per litre: 40 gallon tank (=180 litres)

(This may go up when tax is added and boats no longer allowed to use 'red' diesel)

  * Engine uses 1.5 litres per hour max

  120 hours on a full tank

 *Heating = 0.6 litres per hour

 *Pump out = £12 - £18 depending on location

Maintenance

Hull survey = £200 (any length) + craneage

Full survey = £260 + £4 per foot + craneage

Craneage @ Hanbury = £2.50 per foot (lift & return to water)

Blacking = £6 per foot, every 2 years (includes craneage)

  or 2-part epoxy coat with grit blasting - £45 per foot, lasts 10 years

Costs from

  Website

Since Dec.15th 2003