Hey guys, Happy New Year. Any chance you could drop a link in here for that first boat? Good luck with the boat shopping. I sense you probably found one though....lol

The lower deck sold the boat to me, the detail in them!!

Enjoying your search. Love the "Navy' shirt. Go Navy! Drop me a line when you're back in Annapolis

but a old tug boat, i bought a 120 fy ocean going ww2 tug 40 years ago i wouldnt sell her for anything been around the world on her 20 times. luiterally, safe and lots of room i modified mine by extending the main salon over 27 ft, i had her stabilized over the years, big ole emd diesil, runs slow and will run forever have never had a problem with it, been in monsoons 30 ft seas, never a issue. best thing i had have ever bought

Water damage is a given under windows on older boats. The bigger issue is the fact that the leaks were never fixed. You can never check everything. But how the owner treats the problems you can find, tells you how they probably treat the problems you cant find. Those unfixed windows likely mean a lot of other things have been ignored to.

Glad to have had the opportunity to accompany you on the tours of the boats. Keep looking, you will find the one that fits your needs. Thanks for doing the video, it was great. Stay safe.

I looked at Californians but ended up with a Hatteras, they are quality build

Thank you for talking along

Man, I feel your pain. We bought our boat in 22 (98 Cruisers Yachts 3850) knowing that there would be lots of upgrades and updates needed. Survey showed a suspected head gasket issue on the port engine, but unable to get it repaired when we bought it due to lack of parts. We were able to bring her home from FL to Charleston, SC over 4 days without any issues. The port engine finally crapped out in January and needed replacing and then the starboard engine started “acting out” just before we went to the yard. Both my wife and I still work. I have changed jobs to where I can work remote. The boat went to the yard to the engine replacement and then found out the starboard engine had two bent lifters, so replacing that engine as well. It’s been a big thing to swallow, especially this time of year. But, in the end, we will know the status and history of the engines. Just need to finish with the autopilot and will get the boat painted next year. Good luck on your search and looking forward to your adventures.

You need a shorter boat, newer, with fewer long-term risks. Anyway, good luck!. Oh, you need to add a brief description of specs of your vessel.at start of each vlog.

All of these boats are going to need a lot of work; good luck that. Maybe a shorter length would offset the need to buy a vessel too big to handle. 'Specially if you want to tackle the loop. In your narration you need to speak more about mast height and depth, surely the key issues for the Loop.

If you're still looking; I have a 1989 Hatteras 40 DC for sale. She's located in Annapolis, and she's in the water and ready to go!

Thanks for the video. Agree the Tolly is better finished than the Californian, but the water damage looks extensive on the Tolly. Do you know how much damage there was on the boat when it was bought at auction? If there was any sort of water intrusion there may be lingering damage to electrical system and other major systems. Does the Tolly have good Cummins diesels? The Californian may have ancient CAT 3208's which are tough but nowhere near as civilized as Cummins. BTW there is a terrific KZbin series put out by a couple who travel the Bahamas in a Tolly called C-Shels.

We are in the same situation looking ourselves. Our issues are my husband is 6'6" and 350lbs...and I'm 60 yrs Young and want safety side rails....

I got marine trader 34 which will be going up for sale come May

Becareful, My first time seeing your chanel and I get the impression you are a novice ( because a woman only looks at estetics & a Man looks at the mechanics) chasing a dream? Maybe watch 'in too deep' to learn what to look for and what to expect when purchasing a M/Y. Also where you plan on docking or mooring her, will have its cost. Also check the city requirements and regulations. Good luck.

Maybe consider gaining viewers by providing a detailed showcase video of each boat you consider. I thoroughly enjoy showcase videos for boats, and I'm sure many of your viewers would find them to be very educational. Would be great to hear y'all's pros and cons as you go through each boat, including the engine rooms. Good luck with your search and Merry Christmas.

Good to see you so soon. Very nice video. When the right boat comes along you will know it. Safe travels, thanks for sharing.

I know layout and inside looks is important but u need to look at the basics and essentials first that make it a boat. Engines, generators, shafts, sounders, radars, wiring, hull and deck condition etc. These are the big money things that can bite u in the ass. When u think u have found the one get a friend who knows boats to give second opinion.

honestly, one of your best vids yet. not a bunch of endless chatter lol kidding ok. ive tried to talk the wife into a boat,sell the house move to florida but well barely got her to agree to sell the house and move to the colorado river, so i connect well with u guys thank you keep it up. great job

We live on a 42 foot Bristol trawler in Florida, there is a nice boat for sale here in Boot Key Harbor, !

If you are under 62 keep working. The GCR is about to hit so keep looking for your dream boat because not much will be for sale afterwards. You will get every IRS tax back and the trading on your birth certificate. If you are 62 or over I will not tell you what you will get because it is unbelievable. We have been slaves of our overlords and they have skimmed the top of our wages away in unfair taxes and punished us for working overtime. We get it all back very soon. So look forward with joy. If you are not prepared the train will leave the station without you. If I tell you more it will be taken down by our masters.

Good luck on next adventure. Miss y'alls videos

The search will be interesting to watch. Glad she sold quickly.

It seems like a long time, been wondering how you two were and where you are. Good luck on your new adventure.

Good luck!

hope to see you guys again soon, ive missed you guys lol cya soon

It’s great to see others like me and my girlfriend. I’m 51 and she is 18. We’re happy and that’s all that matters. No one else lives our lives for us.

Possibly a snook.

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New format who dis?! Great video awesome history and sweet info! The boat looks awesome btw

Nice video, I like your new format where you narrate the history of the town and the different points of interest. You do a good job. Thank you, safe travels.

Pretty sure in Florida you have to go to a zoo to see penguins. Puffins maybe.

Great video 📹 and those were NOT penguins they were snow cardinals 🙄 😅

If you haven't already when you leave st Augustine and cross the st johns river in Jacksonville and enter sisters creek it's a beautiful ride through the marsh grass. If you're interested there is a free dock at jim king boat ramp perpendicular to the creek just past the boat ramp. No water and no power.

Honey story, no. Sunsets and simular shots, no. Jewelry box a big no. Less on the dogs. Next time u get passed like that remember these words..... ASS HOLEEÈÈEEEEEEEEEEE.

That boat crossing in front of you in St Augustine was coming from your Starboard side, he was the stand-on vessel and had right of way, you were the give way vessel and were burdened. A way to remember is that you see the red light (port) that means stop. He sees your green (Starboard} light and that means go. Sorry to have to tell you this. Love all your videos, very interesting and I am glad you are enjoying the experience. Stay safe.

havent watched yet but clearly u didn't sink lol good deal

Glad you guys still together god bless you all

It was great meeting you guys here at Halifax H Dock! Best wishes on your Journey! Yvonne and Mike

There is a secondary market now. We got a reconditioned battery for $775 installed with a three year warranty.

I watch the barometric pressure all the time to judge when headaches are going to get bad, it's always been that way. My first bad headache was at 2 years old and I told Mom that my eye hurt bad and I couldn't see the rainbow she was trying to show me. She poured a ton of eye drops around my general eye area and then rushed me to the hospital. After decades of telling doctors that story, I realized the rainbow was a clue and started watching for the barometric pattern and there it was, the elusive headache pattern. Kinda the same story as @theabsolutetruth2024 in another comment. We have an uncle who had the same affliction told me to try various cold medicines that say they relieve sinus pressure and I found that Tylenol Cold Severe Congestion (it says Cool Burst on it) really helps with the pain from the pressure. It does, however, completely knock me out. Since I've been so busy, I live on headache powders, which is terrible for you, but it does allow me to function normally. Or... as normal as I can be. If you need it to work quickly, dissolve the powder in your mouth with a sugary caffeine drink before you swallow it. This sounds counterintuitive, but sometimes what works is to pound back a Redbull and then lie down. If it gets very bad, I have prescription head meds for that, but even if you don't, get your head cold and your legs warm. You're hurting because of the pressure and a bunch of blood up there isn't helping things. Also, oxygen is a common treatment for cluster headaches and works great for the bad migraines also. I doubt you have an oxygen tank, but you live around a lot of wind :) I could have just texted you all this, but I hope it helps someone else. Glad you guys are okay!

In the video it look like you where pulling lines tight. Storms can often cause excessive high tides so you always want to leave slack to alow the boat to rise but not so much that it's banging up against the dock.

Bekah, I heard you mention your headache. I'm not a doctor, only my "life-long" experience dealing with "SEVERE" migraines to my forties. Auroras in my vision, (Kaleidoscope effects in my vision), followed by a few hours of intense pain, ending with a very bad upset stomach (upwards). Never had any idea what is was. Neurologists, CT scans, MRI's....nothing. Came home early from golfing one day with the vision impairment. Knew a migraine was coming. Felt a sore spot directly over my eye and thought, "sinus?" All we had was Benadryl. Took it, fell asleep, and woke up 4-5 hours later and for the first time, I never "got sick" (v--it). Since then, I live off of Benedryl, Afrin nose spray with menthol, and Tylenol Sinus. When I have a lingering headache, I take Tylenol sinus, and low and behold, about 30-45 mins later, I'll sneeze a few times which indicates the pressure in my sinuses is releasing. Sunny, cloudless, clear days indicate a high pressure system. That high pressure causes headaches for me; hence, Tylenol Sinus to release the pressure. Itching eyes, sneezing and watery eyes with a headache, I go for the Benadryl. Hope this helps you if you suffer from frequent headaches, or anyone else that happens to read this. Again, I'm not a doctor or clinician giving medical advice. I'm merely sharing what has worked for me and cured me of "SEVERE MIGRAINES" my entire life. Sinuses! Safe travels!

I'm so happy for you guys❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉Congratulations

Love your videos! Keep enjoying life!

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I will wait till u get back to boat fixing. Haircuts and beach days isnt why i watch this.

Iam from Daytona beach but live in Oklahoma now. Daytona is fun but used to be alot nicer.

You did it again, a very interesting video. I am glad you are going back to your old format. I look forward to seeing what you two are doing. I like to watch you do boat repairs. Thank you, safe travels.