The Pardeys have over 30 years of experience controlling cruising costs and here, in the successor to their books Self-Sufficient Sailor and Capable Cruiser, discuss topics ranging from making your getaway plans to finding a truly affordable boat, to keeping outfitting costs and maintenance time in control. Includes chapters on getting the most from your cruising funds, the attributes of successful long-term voyagers, how to upgrade your boat yourself, and learning to feel confident as you cruise farther afield. Passionate in their convictions, they question the necessity of much of what cruisers today call ‘standard gear’.