3:00 No disrespect, but, "so I went ahead and bought her" after a $6-9K part that was supposed to be included is missing and the seller only discounts it by $2K? This should have been an immediate deal-breaker. Going through with the purchase at that point was an extremely poor decision.
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures16 сағат бұрын
I agree. Looking back on the entire blunder, I have no clue where my head was at the time. Absolutely horrible choices on my part.
@ratherbeflying1012 күн бұрын
GOOD NEWS IS IT ONLY CAN GET BETTER, GOOD LUCK! 😊
@sambulate4 күн бұрын
What a nightmare! After all the money you've spent (on both boats), I can't blame you for reeling from this. As a woman who is interested in solo, liveaboard, bluewater, living, I've enjoyed watching your adventures. I wish I had your skills with diesel engines! Languishing in my yard is a school bus with a DT466E that I'd planned to convert into a skoolie. Heck, I wish I had your skills in general! Are you and/or your boats still in Belhaven? I remember playing basketball against them in high school, decades ago! (We lost. We always lost!) I live south of Raleigh now, about 2-3 hours from Belhaven. If you're still in the area and you're up for it (and if it isn't too weird for you), it would be cool to meet up for lunch sometime. I'd rather not leave my email address here, so I'll wait for a reply. Either way, I hope things are looking up for you now. Cheers!
@yercodl4 күн бұрын
Obstacles do not justify abandoning a dream. Sailing the world solo was a sure pot of upcoming challenges, think: storms, equipment malfunctioning, pirates, injuries ... So I get that something really discouraged your from the sailing experience itself, because you still have Maretopia, and I don't get why to buy Fiona when clearly would have require at least the same 2 years you spent preparing Maretopia. It's a pity, you really have the gift, I watched all the videos, I was impressed to see you repair all sort of things, including the rigging, electrical wiring, connecting devices. Getting things done. You have all you need for sailing, including editing the videos. If you are just upset for the misfortune with Fiona, take some time off from sailing, together with family and friends, recharge batteries, and go for the dream. If you really lost interest in sailing the world to see all its beauty and meet different cultures, then I wish you well back to land life.
@rogerbrandt66785 күн бұрын
That’s great news, sue them and get all your money back. They are offering you money because they know you could sue them.
@rogerbrandt66785 күн бұрын
Dude just do stuff needed, then make videos for revenue to complete.
@OGZackov5 күн бұрын
you should watch some videos on analytics. thats not really how it works.
@lerch1227 күн бұрын
boats can be a nightmare ,lucky i stuck to trailer sailors where i have control .
@charlesroskam29128 күн бұрын
Amy, Sorry to hear about your trouble with Fiona. I had a similar situation with the CG document for a project boat I purchased several years ago; boat was part of an estate but CG wouldn't transfer document due to estate Trustee/probate issues. What I did was use the bill of sale to register the boat with the state the boat was located in. Once I had a valid state registration, the CG NVDC accepted the state registration as proof of ownership and issued the document. The NVDC suggested this tack to me, but it took a while to get to that point; lots of emails and phone calls. There are ofter work-arounds where bureaucracies are concerned, but sometimes the fix depends on who you get on the phone. Anyway, best wishes and good luck!
@jeffh.99998 күн бұрын
I'm 72. I'm surprised with your decision. I have watched you do amazing things. I have watched you go to amazing places. I have watched you do things that would scare me. I have made some mistakes, everyone does. I still work some for income, but most days I just work on what I want to. Some of my ideas have been good, but many of them have not worked out. I know what it feels like to put years into something and lose it all, more than once. The only thing I always remember, is "it's the journey", and it changed me to something more than I was. As soon as that settles out, a new plan comes to mind, usually a better plan, or at least another adventure. My friends all call me for advice and I say, "take a chance, do your best, you will not end up disappointed." Thanks so much. I think you are great.
@fullspinnakerahead8 күн бұрын
Hi Amy Sorry to here it went wrong for you. You cam sail on my boat any day. l have a fledgling youtube channel and as you know it is challenging along with all the other things that need doing. Sometimes a bit of help can really help. Wish you all the best, "full spinnaker ahead " youtube.
@caribbeanbound83578 күн бұрын
Sorry to sound harsh but it sounds as if a litany of bad decisions ruined your life. Thanks for putting out this video though so others can learn from it. Hope you get where you want to be soon.
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures8 күн бұрын
Yes, a number of them. Live and learn. I just hope others are able to learn from my mistakes, so they don’t get in so deep.
@ScottyReal420Күн бұрын
Nothing ruined your life. Another chapter is about to open. Keep positive and know how lucky you are! @@AmysSoloSailingAdventures
@FranktheDachshund9 күн бұрын
Sorry you got into this tragic situation, good luck in the future.
@CurriedBat10 күн бұрын
I've heard of a few different sailing KZbin channels that have been running into walls, and throwing in the towel. It must be very difficult. I'm sorry that this is happening for you, I hope that you can continue working on and following your dreams. Truth be told, I've been thinking of buying a sailboat for many years, and making a KZbin channel... but I simply have never done so. Well, my dream of sailing never left... and so I've decided to join the navy. Hopefully I can even start a KZbin channel and do something related to my journey. I marvel in your courage. Take care.
@ryanwalters61846 күн бұрын
Good luck!
@Kuzo7312 күн бұрын
Some of these people are so rude
@MichaelHurley-r1h12 күн бұрын
You were stupid enough to not have a survey done by someone with insurance!!! Play stupid games,win stupid prizes. Great bones for firewood!
@HartfordWhaler15 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that story! A couple decades ago, I was in a similar situation with a power boat. Eventually I got back into it with a little, reliable Boston Whaler and it was very therapeutic. Got me back to my love of the water and over the trauma of a bad purchase. I’ve since retired from boating altogether. Hopefully you’ll get back into it one day and we hope you find another reason to post on KZbin. Enjoyed your channel and thanks for all you’ve given us. Cheers.
@jerrysanders910115 күн бұрын
Amy- I’m sorry. I am a yacht maintenance/restoration guy in San Diego. I have seen where a buyer paid a marine surveyor to health check the boat purchase, and the woman wound up in a money pit far exceeding your experience. So don’t blame yourself. And yes, you MUST go after the owners- not sure the laws in Maine was it? But possibly be compensated for a portion of not all. After all the headaches and nightmare and costs associated with the entire journey. One somewhat outlandish but dead serious suggestion. Ever think about reaching out to one of the Gold Rush television show crews for diesel mechanic job? You have what it takes, an interesting person, female AND a diesel mechanic, camera friendly, I think you’d do great. Keep your head up. All the best. J❤
@kenguru224 күн бұрын
Where I live there seems to be a few methods of Survey depending on the purchaser's demands and ability to pay. Superficial Survey. Mostly for new boats registration and insurance compliance. Medium level. For closed water use or near coastal. Deep Survey. For Ocean compliance. This involves close inspection and testing of materials and components. There's room for oversight in all methods unfortunately.
@billsmith516616 күн бұрын
If the boat isn't yours you may be able to abandon it. Regardless, you need to claim against the estate for what you paid and maybe the value of your work on improvements. If you can, do that as soon as possible. If you bought anything for the boat you can likely sell it. First I'd look into abandonment and stop paying for any upkeep or insurance. I'm sure your friend the attorney can put you in touch with a lawyer in that jurisdiction. So sorry this has happened to you. I'm not sure that you really could have done anything differently because no matter the situation excitement and dreams blind everyone to a certain extent. Have you considered a GoFundMe? If all the commenters only pitched in $10 it would help a lot... And who knows? It may take a good while, but I'm pretty sure you'll be happy again. I speak from experience.
@jerrysanders910115 күн бұрын
Great advice! And great idea the go fund me.. and list a Zelle email - I’ll kick in a few bucks on Zelle and I’m pretty broke but I can relate lol. Here’s my original comment- Amy- I’m sorry. I am a yacht maintenance/restoration guy in San Diego. I have seen where a buyer paid a marine surveyor to health check the boat purchase, and the woman wound up in a money pit far exceeding your experience. So don’t blame yourself. And yes, you MUST go after the owners- not sure the laws in Maine was it? But possibly be compensated for a portion of not all. After all the headaches and nightmare and costs associated with the entire journey. One somewhat outlandish but dead serious suggestion. Ever think about reaching out to one of the Gold Rush television show crews for diesel mechanic job? You have what it takes, an interesting person, female AND a diesel mechanic, camera friendly, I think you’d do great. Keep your head up. All the best. J❤
@rainbeau5417 күн бұрын
Good luck Amy, you can get through this. I really don’t understand what people get from acting like utter cunts in the comments, seems to be a lot here though.
@bryangoldthorpe890617 күн бұрын
Wow!!! but good luck and hope you catch some breaks
@NickKirschner18 күн бұрын
Lame , lame, lame!!!!! That really sucks I’m sorry that happened but it’s a pretty good lesson to learn. Seems like the old girl was not as seaworthy as she appeared. Such a bummer
@SailingCISO-ty1lm19 күн бұрын
Good luck! You have the skills. Expensive lesson. I looked at 5 boats in a row and all of them had structural issues where I passed. You'll recover.
@mimantis20 күн бұрын
It is sad to see in this situation and switching to the new stage in life in such way. I hope it all works out well for you, makes you recover and you establish a good new path! All the best wishes!
@climatebabes20 күн бұрын
Decisions not based on facts are usually bad. Take some time reading books about this stuff, you will recover from this. Lots of albatrosses out there just saw some peopel buying a wooden boat that's been in a moist shed for a while. I would make it float, rent it out to live on or live on it for now..
@JANEMERCURY-p6z20 күн бұрын
From what you've shown...saying that it was home built...looks like it was built with materials...with not a long half life...looks like the big thing was fiberglass-on plywood......
@TravelwithRichardandJudy20 күн бұрын
Why didnt u have the boat inspected and take it for a test sail before u bought it?
@theblackpianist190516 күн бұрын
Wishful thinking. I have the same issue, working on slowing down and being logical. Should have checked the fuel tanks before firing up that engine
@chrisperry819214 күн бұрын
Seriously. And embarking on a such a journey so unprepared, relying on a barely functioning engine for not only propulsion but electrical power is extremely negligent.
@kenguru224 күн бұрын
@@chrisperry8192 That's a bit harsh but, sorry to say, most likely true. Two of many reasons people sell boats... 1..Their boats are getting old and need work. 2.. Their owners are done with sailing and wish to avoid further expenses.
@leonardocentenario9120 күн бұрын
im so sorry for you. i wish you all the best
@matt-lx3dm20 күн бұрын
Colin and Brenda should have given you all the money back, especially if they are as nice as you say. I hope everything is getting sorted for you, and it all works out for the best.
@stevejackson339620 күн бұрын
No they shouldn’t.
@brucebadger29420 күн бұрын
Your problems make my boat problems inconsequential. I do hope you will eventually be able to return to sailing. Bruce.
@user-lr7pl7vj9f21 күн бұрын
Best of luck from Scotland
@cranberrymechanical21 күн бұрын
No it doesn't have good bones
@Freecomments4u21 күн бұрын
yall are mean in the comments
@obxarms768521 күн бұрын
Oh God, you are at River Forest Marina or TJs aren't you??
@BigRed99922 күн бұрын
Thank Goodness there's sucker's like you that will buy our old, worn-out. broken sh*t, without an inspection AND still call us, 'good people!' WTF were you thinking? SERIOUSLY?! No sympathy here, you did it to yourself!
@FranktheDachshund9 күн бұрын
Well that is helpful.
@kenguru224 күн бұрын
Remind me not to buy anything from BigRed***
@drblaze385022 күн бұрын
Hello Amy. Sadly, I've only now found your channel, and can only hope that you're still able to have some fun times to offset this tale of misery. I'm planning on buying my first sailboat next year (30ish foot), and sailing it locally for the next few years while my parents are still around, then maybe getting something bigger and going south. You've given me a lot to think about, and I thank you for it. Its not easy to show the world one's failures and expose oneself to scrutiny from those who would delight in pointing out just where one went wrong, and how they would have done so much better. God, there's even a few long comments from one busybody, basically questioning all your life choices. I hope you're able to rekindle your love of sailing, and I've subscribed in the hopes of getting an update at some point. You seem like a great person, just the sort one would want for a friend. Take care, and keep your chin up :)
@Walden_on_the_Water22 күн бұрын
I'm sorry for your heartbreak. I wish all good things for you.
@ILuvMeezers22 күн бұрын
"There's a starman...waving in the sky" 😂
@vincentp.chianese287322 күн бұрын
Hate to add to your misery but how the hell did you buy a boat without a survey. Also, the folks that sold the boat to you were not capable of selling her, so they owe you the cash back. You need to sue them if they will not just give you the money back. Now on to your engine quitting. Boat Diesel Engine rule 1: This is true for sail or trawler, main engine or genset. Always use the two-filter system, Filter A and Filter B. Run off A, if it clogs switch to B, then change A, now you can go back and forth for as long as you have filters. Carry a 12 box of filters and you never really have a dead engine. They don’t just die, they loose rpm, switch over to the other on the run and then change the clogged one. Rule 2 is two in line filters. First filter 30 Microns second 5 microns. Carry a supply of each but the one you will need to change is the 30 microns. Rule 1 is the most reliable.
@r2371-n8e22 күн бұрын
The best place to buy a boat is at the far end of a long passage.
@kylemanno90322 күн бұрын
Amy your knowledge is unmatched in this KZbin scene and shouldn’t go to waste. Would you be willing to sell a few years of knowledge and take a noob sailor on a trip around the globe? Say like $20k worth of sailing and fixing boat engine know how?
@hannahbeversluis708522 күн бұрын
You're getting hosed here. They sold you a lemon plain and simple: the missing windvane was bs, but the rest was on you for not finding. BUT, if you cannot rightfully transfer ownership you have legal grounds to sue them in civil court. I would sue for the full amount, plus expenses, plus emotional distress, plus attorney fees. That should be enough to get the full price back.
@PablitoCristo22 күн бұрын
they should have never sold you a boat they couldnt transfer ownership of. so im sorry but it is their fault.
@Jcozz22 күн бұрын
Screw all the naysayers, you got caught in an unfortunate and complicated situation. I just found your channel on this final episode, so I am sorry for that. Obviously you are skilled and smart and determined so I hope whatever your next chapter is brings joy and satisfaction. Maybe, just maybe, the sea calls you back at some point, if it does i’l be here to watch. In the meantime i’l view your previous videos and than you kindly for sharing.
@frugalsailor22 күн бұрын
Conclusion, have your boat inspected before buying it.
@Joybuzzard23 күн бұрын
Wait, so if you can't sell the boat, why could the people who sold you the boat sell the boat? You need a lawyer. Not just to cut your losses but to gain some of them back.
@kenguru224 күн бұрын
Not sure Amy can afford a lawyer. It could cost more than the boat. Buyer beware.
@milesinnz24 күн бұрын
I assume this is a 42 foot boat ? why 42 feet when it seems to be just one person on it... perhaps changing a want to a need. I used to do a lot of sailing in a 30 foot yacht I built up from a fibreglass hull and deck.. it used to be the way many decades ago in the UK. You could write a book on the reasons why certain sectors of the predominantly male and more recently a few female, members of the population buy/build a boat. To be self-contained/sufficient (lie - you are dependent on expensive boat yards and new stuff all the time), to travel the world in bliss (lie - misery of bad crossings and anchorages that become unsafe - and you are going to do this single handed ? overseas officials, sickness, tiredness, boredom, anxiety, fear - it is a very long list), a way to travel to distant places with ease (lie - get on a plane and you will be there in a day with less expense and a whole lot less drama), meet new people (lie - you can never be far from your yacht when you are overseas unless you are paying for an expensive marina berth). The bottom line is if you seek adventure, you are better off with a SMALL (less than 250 cc) motorcycle and a tent. Or get on a plane, fly somewhere and buy a cheap VERY small boat to mess around on. Not that I will ever go back to boating, but if I did, it would be smaller (maybe a lot smaller) than say 33 feet - 42 feet is hugely bigger. The size of a boat goes up with the cube of it's length. You need to put your emotionally driven dreams to bed and get real. Cut your losses as soon as you can and start to make a better life.
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures24 күн бұрын
Considering I’ve lived on and sailed my 36’ solo the last 3 years, I wanted to step up to something bigger. I’m sorry that you think it’s all too difficult, but I enjoy the hell out of it.
@milesinnz24 күн бұрын
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures what was the 36 foot boat not able to do for you ? Its not a matter of what is too difficult, it is what are the best choices to offer you the most pleasure in life. Life should not be a constant battle.. I very nearly bought a large yacht in San Fransisco .. so close.. I just breath a retrospective sigh of relief it did not complete as since then my other avenues have been beyond any expectations I ever had..
@milesinnz24 күн бұрын
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures your latest video did not give me the impression of much enjoyment ?.. but then enjoyment is relative to a persons expectations
@milesinnz24 күн бұрын
@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures I know an American, now early 80's and has been living on his Hereschoff 64 since about 1984. He seems somewhat content in his often distress with the issues he constantly faces. Since he largely was responsible for it's construction, his whole identity and self-imagine are tied up in this boat. The truth is his life is quite miserable but he refuses to consider any alternatives.. so there he is, on his own..
@maxflight77725 күн бұрын
So sorry for you . But what the hell made you buy it ?
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures24 күн бұрын
I wasn’t. lol. No, I’d been sailing my 36’ mono throughout the Carib. I wanted something that was capable to crossing oceans. The WS fit that bill. I wasn’t afraid of work; I just underestimated the amount of work this one needs. Live and learn. And don’t trust.
@matthewwasmer350825 күн бұрын
Posting this took courage.
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures24 күн бұрын
Thank you. I truly hope it helps others. That’s the entire reason I sat down and made the video.
@mike428525 күн бұрын
thats why i never look at any sailboat older than 15 yrs, also at that price you should always get a survey done
@kieranpalmer904523 күн бұрын
some of the most solid boats in the world are 35+ years old, i have a UFO 34 built sometime in the 80's and it is built like a tank, full fiberglass several inches thick no core at all just full fiberglass. reinforced by more full fiberglass ribs and over the top bulkheads. you just have to look for the boats that were built to do the job, not boats that were built to make a company profits. Go read the wikipedia page for the UFO 34. one of the most tough boats ever produced and thats been proven from what its survived. S&S 34 and the like are another, solid yachts PROVEN to be able to sail the globe solo and unassisted, look at jessica watson, capsized by a wave that submerged her 10+m underwater (known because the EPIRD was set to go off at that pressure) it righted itself she shook it off and kept right on sailing. on the other hand, a survey is a must no matter what.
@frugalsailor22 күн бұрын
Most of the worst boats ever made are under 20 years old.
@brainsells300026 күн бұрын
I had a similar issue where the previous owned was deceased and the boat was USCG registered. It took a long time to figure it out as all I had was a bill of sale. When I deleted the documentation I was able to register the boat in a state. And I can take it back to USCG registration on my own name. Transfers are difficult.
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures26 күн бұрын
I actually tried that. But the CG wouldn’t release it.
@brainsells300026 күн бұрын
@AmysSoloSailingAdventures destruction of boat would probably save you money then. Can salvage save sell what's good.