Anyway you could do a video of you just sitting and talking about the marina your at and the charges? If not may I ask what you pay to stay at the marina? Thanks, Kevin Stewart
+Kevin Stewart Hello. We have been taking some video's of the marina and typhoon shelter area we have the mooring in. I am planning to stick them together and upload. Things are expensive here in Hong Kong. I am told it is in the top 5 of expensive places to live. There is a shortage of moorings in Hong Kong. More boats then moorings. This mooring we rent is not from the original lease owner of the mooring. One guy rents the mooring and then rents to another, that rents to another... so each guy has a higher price to earn some cash. Due to the shortage of mooring we are helpless and have no choice but to pay for what we can find. we got lucky with this one. Originally the monthly lease for a swing mooring like this one is almost 200 US dollars a month. The price we pay is almost 800 US dollars a month. A guy a few rows from me pays 1,200 US dollars a month for the same length mooring. not much we can do until the hong kong marine department allow more moorings to be set. Always need a safe place when a typhoon comes. A marina with pontoons and jetty are only for the rich. No way I could afford one. The mooring is really our greatest expense. we make our own power, water, veg, catch fish. I don't think I could live on the land again LOL
+Alan Marine Thanks for the quick reply! I did some looking online and knew about the shortage but didn't realize it was that much! But then again you are in Hong Kong haha I just ran into your channel and have been binge watching it lately! Love the boat! I'm still young (20) but after I graduate with a Bachelors in Computer Engineering I want to go to a Associates program for Marine/Diesel Mechanic. I know you may not be the best person to ask on the subject but in your experience what would be the likelihood of finding a job there? I wish to live aboard (off grid almost entirely like you) somewhere in SE Asia, maybe/possibly China. It's my assumption that the hands on marine work would be reserved for citizens? Thanks Again for your responses! Kevin Stewart
+Kevin Stewart excellent plan ! Marine Diesel is a prosperous business. You need to speak the local language ! There is always a need here for a qualified yacht specialists. I encourage off grid lifestyle !! Drop me an email thru RUclips and I can share more if you would like !
keep up the good vids. Your project has been very interesting to watch
Thank you very much. It is a fun project, and a very rewarding experience !
havent heard from you...thought you fell in...ar ar ar!...happy easter to you and yours
HaHaHa.... May and I are still afloat :-) have a very happy and healthy Easter Holiday !!!
Anyway you could do a video of you just sitting and talking about the marina your at and the charges? If not may I ask what you pay to stay at the marina?
Thanks, Kevin Stewart
+Kevin Stewart Hello. We have been taking some video's of the marina and typhoon shelter area we have the mooring in. I am planning to stick them together and upload. Things are expensive here in Hong Kong. I am told it is in the top 5 of expensive places to live. There is a shortage of moorings in Hong Kong. More boats then moorings. This mooring we rent is not from the original lease owner of the mooring. One guy rents the mooring and then rents to another, that rents to another... so each guy has a higher price to earn some cash. Due to the shortage of mooring we are helpless and have no choice but to pay for what we can find. we got lucky with this one. Originally the monthly lease for a swing mooring like this one is almost 200 US dollars a month. The price we pay is almost 800 US dollars a month. A guy a few rows from me pays 1,200 US dollars a month for the same length mooring. not much we can do until the hong kong marine department allow more moorings to be set. Always need a safe place when a typhoon comes. A marina with pontoons and jetty are only for the rich. No way I could afford one. The mooring is really our greatest expense. we make our own power, water, veg, catch fish. I don't think I could live on the land again LOL
+Alan Marine Thanks for the quick reply! I did some looking online and knew about the shortage but didn't realize it was that much! But then again you are in Hong Kong haha I just ran into your channel and have been binge watching it lately! Love the boat! I'm still young (20) but after I graduate with a Bachelors in Computer Engineering I want to go to a Associates program for Marine/Diesel Mechanic. I know you may not be the best person to ask on the subject but in your experience what would be the likelihood of finding a job there? I wish to live aboard (off grid almost entirely like you) somewhere in SE Asia, maybe/possibly China. It's my assumption that the hands on marine work would be reserved for citizens?
Thanks Again for your responses!
Kevin Stewart
+Kevin Stewart excellent plan ! Marine Diesel is a prosperous business. You need to speak the local language ! There is always a need here for a qualified yacht specialists. I encourage off grid lifestyle !! Drop me an email thru RUclips and I can share more if you would like !