So You Want to Own a Boat?
A look at the hidden costs of owning your dream boat.
By Seattle Mag July 19, 2011
This article originally appeared in the August 2011 issue of Seattle magazine.
Thinking about taking the plunge? Here’s a look at what kind of cash you’ll sink into boat ownership—first the purchase price, then the combined annual expenses of insurance, maintenance and moorage. Illustrations by Vidhya Nagarajan
Intex Excursion 5 Boat: $450 + $0/year
16-foot Bayliner 160 OB Bowrider: $13,000 + $3,800/year
35-foot Tiara 3500 Sovran LE: $399,000 + $13,000/year
82-foot Viking Yachts Convertible: $5,900,000 + $102,000/year
125-foot Northcoast Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht: $19,950,000 + $470,000/year
