Archive for Archive for October, 2006

Giving Thanks – Bringing Balance

We would like you to rejoice with us that we have raised over $90,000 of the $280,000 needed to buy our Amazon Ministry boat ( see budget below). We strongly feel God is truly with us on this project but know it will take time to “get it off the ground” and into the water. […]

Posted by: admin on Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Establishment of Ministry Boat

Budget is based on a 30 meter ( 98 foot) steel hull, dual engine boat with a crew of ten, and the capacity of facilitating 46-54 Missionaries.

Boat/hull/2-Motor/2-Gen/2-Trans
$167,525

Outfitting Medical suites
$8,000

Outfitting passenger quarters
$11,800

Outfitting general areas
$9,100

Deck equipment (+launch boat)
$20,500

Ships electronics
$7,900

Gangway ramp (extended)
$7,100

Pallet Crane
$ 4000

New crew Training
$1,500

Subtotal
$237,325

 
 

INITIAL OPERATING COST (for 3 months)
 

Fuel
$9,000

Insurance
$2,750

Maintenance
$3,000

Port fees
$3,600

Food
$4,000

Utilities in port
$2,400

Subtotal
$24,750

 
 

ANNUAL GOVERNMENT FEES (required)
 

Seaman’s Union
$3,000

Boat […]

Posted by: admin on Wednesday, October 25th, 2006