$20k for the job. why not just x-ray the side of the hull where the chainplate sits and see for yourself if it's due or not

Old school, no nonsens sailor 😂❤this lady 😊.

Adorable 🥰!

Never Dull not Brasso

Steal Your Face right off your boat!

What an amazing deal. I don't think i've ever seen a deal this good! Its ready to sail!

No nonsens, a real boat for the trip around ❤her 😊.

Nice boat but why don’t more manufacturers put the head forward and have a Pullman bedroom? V berths suck.

She’s well laid out, but a bit light on a good “offshore “ navigation station. However when the hull is viewed her sheer betrays fatty cheeks. I must confess,though you tried too persuade, island piglet remains. I enjoy your site!

Prestine.

Yes, need a keel that will sail over rope and can ground out yourself instead of boat yard, practical.

Es casco de qué material es ?

was it called "cricket" because it chirped and squeaked in rougher seas? I used to call my car "the blue cricket".

Very useful video.

Beautiful boat, actually more of a work of art in wood. Too much sanding and varnishing for me, but 26k, what a deal!

shitty layout, looks good on the outside though

Whats the interior clear height in the cabin

If you two were to Gestimate how much would it cost to make this thing ready to go? Ballpark? 20k 50k?

First class old world charm.

Pretty boat 😎

How do I buy this

I want it

What a p.o.s...not worth 40k

Cheers Gentlemen, and a happy and healthy 2025. I’ve been following your channel since inception and I’m so looking forward to another year of BoatFools. Keep on, keeping on….now that’s an old Curtis Mayfield song! ktf

Genesis

Fantastic, what more could you want

Wow! This is a gorgeous sailboat! This is your favorite chef/caterer from PA again, lol! In my trying to absorb as much as I can about sailing and sailboats, I've heard of and read about these boats and how well-made and seaworthy they are. I'm the newbie who desperately wants to learn to sail. In your expert sailors' opinion, what would you gentlemen do first, second and third if you bought this boat? I'm just trying to understand how much work this would entail. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like you both are saying in the video that whoever is lucky enough to buy this boat you could put it in the water right away and sail her while working on her - is that correct? I really like the teak decks but I've heard fairly often from you guys and other comments I see on various sites that many sailors don't want the teak because it's a lot of maintenance but I feel it looks so nice with the wood decks. Are they really a lot to maintain? Is it something you must sand and refinish every year? I didn't notice any screws holding the decking down like I've seen on other sailboats. How are these held down? Also, is it a concern to have a deck-stepped mast vs a keel-stepped one? I thought that a keel-stepped mast is stronger. Am I incorrect about that? One other thing, what is that compression post for? Is that just under the mast to help support it? If so, does it connect to the keel? I would love to own this sailboat I just wish I could sail and had a place to keep her. The asking price is too high for me. Wonder what a fair price for it would be the way she sits? That's another thing being new to all this is I have no idea what a fair price would be. When you pay for a survey, does the surveyor tell you what a fair price range would be? Thank you gentlemen for making another great video (first one of the new year!) with an absolutely beautiful sailboat. I learn a lot from them and I appreciate your knowledge and all the time it must take you to do this! Happy New Year!

My only problem with these older Bristols is that the cockpit coming provides almost no protection.

Get a Baba, Panda, or Tashiba. Perry designs and get better performance and beauty from an old Taiwan-built vessel.

I really like what you guys are doing. Even jealous. But I have a question. On the boats that are 20 years old and older, what is the average condition of the keel bolts on boats that have them. Of course you can't see deep into the keel, but the top where the nut screws into the bolts may also be indicative of condition. Is there a way to get a sense of the condition of the bolts - lots of rust, minor rust, cracks etc?. Other than hauling and removing the keel to replace, check. That's the only concern I have regarding older boats. This is based on having rebuild the floors and the keel knuckle on the hull where the keel meets the bottom of the hull on a typical 70s IOR hull 35 ft.

Teak decks are actually very little maintenance. The key is to be sure they are sealed underneath . Keep some Teak Deck Systems caulk to repair seams as necessary. My teak deck lasted over 42 years and could have gone longer.

"quintessential blue water cruisers" except for the truly awful sailing performance, a displacement close to a medium size cathedral with similar hydrodynamics. Add no room, little storage, difficult handling under power, very inneficient rig and a maintenance heavy exterior and they are a real winner. I have never understood Americans obsession with truly woeful motisailors like these. I have had the misfortune of delivering four HC's and they are in no way fit for purpose.

Beautiful boats those Hans Christians.

Any idea on the condition of the sails?

INCREDIBLE…. $90.000

Fantastic Boat! Being a fixer-upper, the asking price may be a bit too much! Great job guys, appreciate your effort, weather and all.

Can't see the owners contact information anywhere. Please send

Great video and great find. I learn a lot listening to you two.

Another great one guys, can't Express how much I appreciate and enjoy you both, I had a boat at Journey s End for 6 years, loved both Frank senior and junior junior

Thanks fellas! Always a treat to watch your videos!

Very cool❤❤

Amazing...you are basically buying a new boat.

A Nauticat 33 has much more room inside, but you won't find one in good shape for $30k... probably going to need to go to $60k for one...

Lovely but significant issues for offshore sailing. Would like to have you mention them in a review. Loose boards, lazarette latches, louveres in the doors, dorades, scuppers, etc.

Thank you all.

We had a 78 for thirty years. It was a great boat. My fave berth was the pilot berth, somewhere around 1982 that changed to bookshelves but I am sure that if you had it built the PB could be included. Those winches are small, we upgraded ours, we raced the boat. It’s not a light air boat but in heavy air we were very comfortable and safe which made it a lot of fun. We raced it hard which led to some minor leaks around the chainplates which was fixed. With a block of ice and a couple bags of cubes we had cold food and drinks for almost a week. Keep tension on the centerboard line, that jammed on us a couple times until we learned! We slept 8 a few times racing and cruising to Maine, no problem but the boat got warm, LOL! It was a great boat, timeless lines, pleasing lines. I think we paid $65k in 1978, had it built in North Carolina. The new owner should be very happy with this boat.

Ted Hood who designed the Little Harbor also designed a bunch of Bristols so that is why it reminds you of Bristols. Little Harbor are great boats.

Beautiful boat.

Really interested in owning a wooden boat, any contact suggestions?

If you are sailing SE Asia, alcohol is hard to get, but LPG is easy. Most people won't take that boat that far though. You guys find the best boats. I learned of the Nor'sea from you, I am actively seeking one with the aft cabin.