Boat ownership is relatively costly. Any boat acceptable to most conditions in and around the gulfs would be in the order of 6-7 metres. Fitted out with safety gear, fishing tackle, etc. will mean an outlay of $25,000 at today's prices.

Capital Outlay	$
Boat price	30,000
Echo sounder	1,200
Safety equip	800
Miscellaneous	1000
Total	33,000
Yearly costs (10 year avg)	$
Towing	600
Maintenance	1000
Registration & Insurance	1000
Fuel & Oil	2000
Total	4,600

If the assumed life of the assets is 10 years we can include a further $40,000 and in a business like manner interest lost an extra $15,000. GRAND TOTAL is $88,000!

THIS IS WHY - Charter Boats Are The Inexpensive Alternative

The real cost of owning a boat for ten years is surprising! Statistics say that the average owner uses his craft 8 time per year, therefore the real cost is $750 every time it's used.

On Charter you have the services of a skipper that, all though he cannot make the sune shine, calm the sea or stop the wind. He does have accumulated local knowledge and a fully equipped and insured vessel representing the best chances to get the best results.

In comparison with personal boat ownership SA Charters cost $175 per day approximately. If you went 5 times a year it would obviously cost $875. This is a long way short of $8000 per year required for private boat ownership. It represents a weekly investment of $15 - a small cost if fishing and boating is your favorite pasttime.