42] Buying Our Dream Sailboat from an Abandoned Boatyard | Abandon Comfort

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[@AbandonComfort]

Any guesses on what we paid for new Luci!?

[@dano.819]

$39542. Had to work the episode number in there. :)

[@SailingBrothers]

35k

[@ryank2434]

29.5

[@davidmulligan42]

$40k. Nice-looking boat, so far. The interior looks great.

[@MG-ey8ww]

23k.

[@TheOKellys]

Hey guys, really like what you are doing here. Don’t have your full story, but I’ll go back and check it out...the beauty of KZbin! We downsized between boats 2 and 3 and loved it. Boat 4 is much bigger than the others, but I’m sure I’ll be back to trailerable someday...so many benefits. And thanks for supporting the book! Makes me smile so big when I see people making it happen. Hope we run into you someplace warm. Best, Nick

[@AbandonComfort]

Hey Nick! Awesome to hear from you. You & Pat's book served as the foundation along with Mr. Money Mustache to what AC is now. Thanks for sharing your philosophies and it'd be great to bump into you somewhere in the Caribbean. We should be slowing working our way down island this winter. Cheers, Ryan

[@TheOKellys]

Abandon Comfort right on. Now your stuff is lighting the fire for others. So awesome! We’ll be in the Bahamas again this coming season...mostly Exumas...we are kind of addicted to that area. See you out there. Great choice of boat, btw.

[@SailingShaggySeas]

That boat looks so beautiful!! Having a 3.5 ft draft and less than 40 ft bridge clearance is going to be sooo nice for you all! You will be able to anchor much closer to shore than everyone else in the anchorages. Plus, I'm sure the maintenance costs will be a lot less. Fair winds.

[@AbandonComfort]

ShaggySeas the draft was something we wanted from the get-go but our old boat kind of fell in our laps. 3.5 draft means front row spot 🙂 Will you guys be road tripping this summer?? Excited to see what’s next for you!

[@Sailing9LIVES]

We were super close to pulling the trigger on a similar vessel, but a pocket cat won out for a few reasons. Shallow draft is SO SUPER DESIRABLE! We get a kick out of gunkholing where others can't go. See you all out there! ShaggySeas and Abandon Comfort are two of our go-to sources of inspiration. :)

[@AbandonComfort]

Right on! We'll check out your channel and see what fun you guys have been getting into :)

[@jerseyviewerguy]

ShaggySeas I have 2'11" draft 😁

[@thelastpirate]

Congrats on the Falmouth guys. I met a cruising couple on a similar boat, they said "The boat is our bedroom, the WORLD is our living room." Have fun, be safe. Sweet boat.

[@AbandonComfort]

Thanks guys. Love the quote!

[@Preacher9836]

When I started to watch your channel I really thought you were going to do some serious offshore sailing and exploring the world. After selling the HR, making this purchase, and talking about trailering to avoid the Panama Canal I'm skeptical you will ever do much adventuring on the seas.

[@MegaBbqbbq]

@@beachplumb It does Hornblower to get there.

[@jeff12152010]

You guys bought a freakin work of art!... man she looks beautiful just from the little bit we could see on this video. Congrats!!!

[@AbandonComfort]

Jeff Wirehead the original owner was a true craftsman. We actually tracked him down and got to speak with him for an hour on the phone. Craziest thing we learned is he had no woodworking experience prior to outfitting our English girl. Pretty unbelievable!

[@flamethrower5794]

One thing I've learnt from sailing for 50 years is that when you upsize or downsize in a boat, you gain or lose from where the boat is biggest. In the middle. They all taper at the ends. It will also be narrower, and far more weight sensitive and much slower. Also the motion of a small boat will be more violent than bigger boat, and as it has less freeboard it will take more water aboard. What is the hull speed of your new boat? 3 knots, maybe 4? So any passage you might make has just doubled in length compared to your previous boat. How will you store a tender? Can't do without one. Remove the diesel and use an electric? Look at the issues Sailing Uma have had with theirs. Five rainy days and they were turning off stuff to make sure they had enough power to dock. No problems with the motor, it's all been installation and charging issues. Bit hard to tip in a can of electricity when you run a bit low. Not a safe proposition for a passage making sailing boat. You had the right boat, and now you have the wrong boat. Sorry to sound a bit harsh, but I just don't get it.

[@kevinfisher1345]

Hull Speed 6.12. It is no tank like the Flicka ... not the fastest boat either, but will sail rings around that other tank. Compared to HR it is only 1 knot less. Sailing Uma is not greatest example, nor even really comparable as they plan to get outboard electric. I do wonder about keeping up with their battery bank though, but am sure they will have much less trouble with electric outboad than any diesel. I do agree it is the wrong boat ... for me. From what we know of them through this channel, it sounds like great boat for them, but only time will tell.

[@flamethrower5794]

What's an outboard electric ? Not familiar with that. There is the Uma video where Dan was taking shelter from the hurricane and after had to wait for the wind to change to sail out of the channel as he had 20% in the batteries. Which, to me, means he would not have been able to move the boat during the storm. I know lithiums are way better than lead/acid, but I would be very wary of changing away from a proven power system. There are just too many potential situations where you need all the power you can get, and immediately, or everything can be lost.

[@kevinfisher1345]

It is an outboard engine run by electric, they have been using one for their dinghy. You can see it in ep #36 with more info about it in description below with website link. It can even be charged via solar while using it. As stated though, worry they are relying on solar bit too much, which is not always available to keep battery bank topped up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2XcpqSdi86ZgbM Also you do realize some sail with no engine at all their entire life ... not something I would recommend, but it is possible.

[@MrScoresby]

There is an alternative; a small diesel/ Veg oil generator to top up the batteries under adverse weather conditions. It could be used sparingly to reduce the required fuel for long passages. the old guy Bert

[@Ender3Me]

Millennials are the shittiest life planners lol. They will literally go from something good to something shit in the blink of an eye. Consumerist generation with no backbone or common sense, just self righteous ambitions and pride fueled day to day living.

[@wornslapout]

I woke up this morning remembering ten years ago when I was looking for my first boat, that I too was looking for this very brand of boat, the FalmouthCutter! It is a beauty to behold for such a little thing. :)

[@tony2767]

I've been a faithful follower since the beginning and i must say this is epic! Thats a floating work of art imo, a huge congrats to you both!!!

[@AbandonComfort]

Tony, we always appreciate your positivity and support!! Excited to share more with you

[@PiratesLady]

Looks like a beautiful little vessel!! Gorgeous woodwork... looking forward to seeing the outside. Hope she does well for you. I'd have a hard time changing her name with it nicely carved into the woodwork and the nice engraved ships bell too. -Donnie

[@AbandonComfort]

Her name is actually English girl! Jacquelina is apparently the name of the English girl. We'll just be redoing the name plate as it is only screwed on. Thanks for the comment and for following our journey, Donnie!

[@PiratesLady]

Oh hell, never mind then! I'd change it too! lol

[@ericjungemann5220]

I've owned a Flicka for a decade and sailed on a Falmouth Cutter several times. They are similar in a number of ways but the Falmouth has a better interior, and as you know, better numbers. While both a are trailerable, they are actually transportable. Even with a mast raising system, the rigging on both is massive and probably best to use a yard to lift the mast into place and get some help on the rigging. It also will save the trailer if launched in salt water. It is hard to over-estimate how seaworthy these boats are. Time for you to dig out the Larry and Lynn Pardey 'Serafynn' books as the Falmouth Cutter is virtually the same (as far as I could tell have seen the original boat) if you haven't already. A great, great choice. They track so well in the ocean. You will also need a 3/4 ton truck if you are moving it around. Or rent something if just moving it off season.

[@AbandonComfort]

Any chance you share your wisdom on a blog? We'd love to read more about your experiences on both. The self-sufficient sailor was the catalyst for this move as it felt like we finally found some sailors that fit our values. We do plan on launching at a yard as our trailer's frame isn't the biggest confidence booster. And paying the $200-300 will save a lot of headache when it comes to putting up the mast. Thanks for the comment and for your insights!

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Good points. Would love to see the video on stepping the mast on this boat with lots of details of the actual stepping process. It's a fairly heavy duty rig, solid stuff.

[@HousesBuiltTiny]

Don't let any of the comments get you down. You still appeal to a great number of us. We still haven't heard all of your true mission statement. Downsizing for the Big Adventure? Being responsible for your footprints on this planet? Experiences are the more important things I wonder if you could put all of that into one mission statement? I've lived tiny with my wife for nearly 32 years. Many times we lived in ginormous houses. But we managed to raise for long hairy legged Boys in just under 600 square feet between the house and just a few hundred square feet in an RV or a sailboat. And they are all responsible, honest adventurers. Thank you so much for all your honesty and your sharing please continue to produce these videos we absolutely love them! And we feel we know you guys well enough to say "We love you too" Live big, go small, start now!

[@erickrauter9613]

By the 2 thumbs up you already realize that this is in fact not true.

[@bkackman]

I really enjoyed this episode. You are both great at sharing your story. You have an amazing plan and you recognize that the plan only serves as a backbone which is always flexible. I admire your look on life and how you see fitting into the world. Things get outside our "control" as we acquire too many things. Keeping it simple and basic is a worthy and workable objective. I feel blessed that I get to share it through you. Be well.

[@AbandonComfort]

Bruce Kackman thank you for the kind words and support. So happy to hear our message is being understood. Again, thanks for following along. Comments like these make it all worth it 🙂

[@michaeltillman1147]

I have to admit thar when you guys started talking about down sizing your boat I was supportive but had my fingers crossed that you two wouldn't regret the move. However after the sneak peak we just got? Even wrapped up in tarps! I'm in love with and jealous for the new boat. Congratulations and the absolute best wishes. 👍 😎

[@AbandonComfort]

Michael Tillman thank you 🙂

[@rrdner5700sbcglob]

Attila Vedo has sailed his Hurley 22 all the way from the British Isles across the Atlantic, through the Panama and now across the Pacific. Small boat, big heart, and sailing ability. He didn't let the size of his boat intimidate him from his goal. Your little Falmouth is an absolutely beautiful boat, well constructed and designed, Don't let the naysayers discourage you from your dream.

[@AbandonComfort]

Thank you :) We'll be sure to check out Attila!

[@erickrauter9613]

Terry Darlington motored a Narrowboat to France from England, whats your point? I would say Terry is much more impressive.

[@MikeTLive]

Oh my. How could you not buy it after seeing how it looks in pictures. I’m in love after a mere moments glance as you peel back the canvas! cover.

[@andrewriddle]

Great job you two. Been a fan of you guys for a few. Love the financial business element that you have added to the sailing lifestyle. I’m a fan of MMM as well and it’s fun to see how others see that value. Keep it up!

[@billcarson259]

Good pick. I have a cape dory 25 d on trailer and bought 10 acres up in Maine for 8 k and no neighbors ...I sail for 7 months up in Maine and built a 14x36 cabin for 5 k and trailer the Cape Dory down to the keys and live in The Bahamas during winter. Cheap living and the best weather for summer with no hurricanes and Bahamas blue water for winter.

[@AbandonComfort]

Bill Carson this sounds just like our dream! So awesome you are living this. We absolutely love Maine but we think we’ll buy land in Montana.

[@kevinreed8041]

Nothing like Maine been here 40 years and still love it.

[@AbandonComfort]

Kevin Reed I grew up spending a few weeks every couple summers in St. Thomaston. Love it up there

[@alohathaxted]

You bring it back and forth every year and relaunch from the trailer or a travel lift? Seems you could have two boats. One for each location without screwing with the trailer maintenance and hassle. Is the mast tabernacled?

[@billcarson259]

I pull it with my old f-250 and can launch at boat ramp as long as it's 4' deep with my extended tongue. I go slow and stay at state parks and sleep in the boat . I always make vacations out of it.

[@thomassmith7432]

A lot of sailing vlogs are often a person with a dream, dragging his or her loved ones begrudgingly along. As this is obviously not a sailing vlog, but a couple that want to live their lives producing videos for people to pay to live vicariously through, I can’t tell who is dragging whom. I think they are made for each other. Oh no, another teak deck! Still entertaining to watch guys. I can’t wait for the title match between Ryan and Logan Paul.

[@ckh420]

Thomas Smith when is she going to ditch this guy?

[@taylorsukoshi6126]

Definitely my favorite American sailing channels, good luck on your quest looking forward to next week!

[@AbandonComfort]

Taylor Sukoshi thanks for watching!! See you again next Thursday for more fun 🙂

[@jjfromhonolulu9023]

Wow, lots of character & craftsmanship in that vessel! Congratulations!

[@petermerritt754]

Great video, read your comment you spent a lot of time on this one. Time well spent for our enjoyment. Thanks for the engaging insights into your thoughts and plans.

[@AbandonComfort]

Peter Merritt thank you for the comment & support. Excited to share more of what we have up our sleeve with you!

[@mauricepowers8079]

Ted Smith...no on Sailing Uma...enough power to overcome being pushed onto a reef or rocky shore or motor a tight passage where Sailing us not very practical...long duration storms will drain your batteries pumps etc...my humble opinion.

[@johnmccormick175]

Congratulations ! It looks amazing,such beautiful woodwork. Hope it satisfies all your expectations!

[@chriswashburn9925]

Oh wow! Love the new boat! Beautiful! Congratulations on finding it!

[@svshootingstar]

i really enjoyed following your progress with the HR. You had a great boat that you gave up for an insanely small, slow, dark cave. This makes no sense to me. I'm gone, but good luck and enjoy.

[@jerseyviewerguy]

@@jamessundance6489 Christian Williams and his family were members at my yacht club in the 1960s

[@TheZmt325]

This might turn into a dumpster fire.. Yeah, im still salty about them selling the old boat.

[@TonyAnschutz]

Wow! Sweet boat. I was looking into those myself a couple years back. Love your philosophy and can't wait to see how you fit her out! THe owner obviously put a lot of love into her.

[@terencew9744]

What a beautiful boat! My stepfather use to build boats from scratch. He would have loved that boat.

[@peterfree981]

I would have thought the other boat you had would have been much better for blue water sailing a 22' to 25' boat for cruising across oceans you have to be kidding how claustrophobic is that. I wouldn't do it in anything less than a 40 footer. Wait till you get caught in rough weather you will end up like a cork in a storm. Two people and a dog in such a small space is just crazy. You people certainly live up to the name of your channel "Abandon Comfort".

[@mattivirta]

40-45 f have good size normal sailboat, all this smallest have only toy and waste only time and money lot stupid. or maybe need only daytime sailboat who has used only maximum one weekend 1-2 day year.

[@glassman51]

I think that going green has finally gotten to your brain. You give up one of the best small cruising sailboats in the world for a FCC!Tiny house/tiny boat/bad judgment

[@SailingKittiwake]

That new boat looks amazing, hope you guys love it and have a great time on it.

[@BrianMoore-uq2xp]

Beautiful! We had a Flicka and loved it but we are in our 50s and have 3 dogs, so we sold her and bought a Pearson Countess 44. Living aboard in Morro Bay, California. The Falmouth is gorgeous. Looking forward to more of your adventures.

[@randyklein1336]

Using sun, wind and water. Sounds great but you will need to pull it with a large truck? Just an observation.

[@rickbloom1869]

I think the boat can work but I believe an electric motor for anything other than a weekender is a mistake that you'll regret.

[@mattivirta]

wery stupid all elektric idea, good big diesel engine, thats ist and all have good and real.

[@maddexxx847]

Just what KZbin needs. Another young couple on a sailboat

[@svallegro9851]

Congratulations you two. That is one beautiful boat. The wood work and craftsmanship is amazing.

[@goralki]

Wow wow wow, what a find. Just look at that joinery......... blown away. Enjoy

[@AbandonComfort]

Gordon King She is truly a piece of work! Can't wait to keep showing you more of her.

[@MG-ey8ww]

Well, i must comment this: Very happy and proud for you guys, i thought it was going to take 2 months for a new upload, like every youtube channel does since reached certain popularity, but i was very surprised and happy to see a new upload and much more surprised you guys already did buy the sailboat! that's one of the reasons you two are the best sailing channel i know, i can see true passion trough the videos and this only reinforced my believe in your collective minds working together to reach everything you two set your minds too reach. (:

[@AbandonComfort]

M G thank you for the kind words and support. Comments like these really keep us going. And you should know better! We never do fluff episodes 🙂 There’s nothing worse than watching a KZbin episode and being like what on earth did I just waste 15 minutes watching. Thanks again for following along and for the comment. Can’t wait to show you more of our new home!

[@fredthornes5087]

It's the boat of my dreams, always has been. So happy it is the boat of your reality. God speed.

[@donavankoehn1487]

Can’t wait to see all of that boat. Looks super sweet. I’m a day sailor and occasional overnighter with a trailerable sailboat. Actually just bought another sailboat in NJ also. Going to get it in a couple weeks.

[@sccarguy8242]

I am still having a tough time with your choice. You kept saying how you wanted to sail to Hawaii and beyond. You finally had the boat to do it. After so so so much hard work. You take it to the Caribbean once, then sell it ?? And for what another project (although it does look really nice inside) that will not be ready for you to live your dreams out for another who know how long ?? I just think you should have enjoyed your hard work for longer and maybe got caught in a few storms, where you would appreciate the size and space. Honestly you could have saved yourself a year of work and just rented a sail boat for the trip you took.

[@misterprofessor3511]

They're not going to cross any oceans. Look at the bigger plan here- buy land, sail a bit. These savvy marketers are using the boat story to earn what looks to be 6K+ a month (and growing) to buy land, build a tiny house and do some occasional sailing. They have stated that this is the plan.

[@kevinfisher1345]

Mister Professor - if you think they are savvy marketers, than they have failed. They could have simply bought land and built tiny house to begin with from money they saved up for far cheaper than buying their first boat. So savvy that even after 2 years they still would not have recouped their initial investment even at your excessive 6k estimate. Let alone all the other expenses they have paid since than. They are living their dream and simply sharing their experiences that anyone else can as well.

[@melvinboyce9629]

@@misterprofessor3511 It does not take huge boats to cross oceans. It takes good boats and they have bought a great design. As to being good they will have to do the refit and hope not to find hidden faults.

[@InvestorAcademyPodca]

Wow, that boat has serious character, almost something from a movie.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

I loved your old boat,and thought it was right for you guys but truly, I am a wooden type boat over and this is a special boat you have found from what I can see and well looked after. Awesome, and I can't wait to see more of her and what you guys end up doing. I can see your vision for being more off grid and trailing her wherever you want each season. It gives you so many options. Take care and happy days ahead. Andy UK. SY Corrival Rival 32

[@friarfox]

Deja Vue on the authentic antique wow feelings. Years back had been searching for a lake front cottage on the cheap. Found the pot of gold. BC fir walls , oak floors, huge fieldstone fireplace on unpoluted lake in the Laurentions. Came with a Sprite sailboat. The feeling was love at first sight. I know what you are thinking seeing this boat. There is a "soul" to old cabins and boats. Yes they are tons of work but looking back when all that is left is memories, which ones do you want? Best of luck and happy sailing.

[@robertl2476]

I love the new ride! Your dad has a good eye......

[@lyfhntr6562]

cheers to bobbing like a cork!

[@bill4nier]

Happy for you guys - living your dream. Great update on the search/purchase of the new Lucy. 😊⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵😊👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ZeroFlame007]

This is a seriously gorgeous interior! That woodwork looks amazing! Can't wait to see the projects come along after peeking at the ACCrew doc :) Crazy how much you got it for!

[@AbandonComfort]

ZeroFlame007 shhhh 🙂 the price was definitely one of the best parts but the history of this boat is pretty incredible as well! Excited to show you more of her

[@crikycrocky]

That poor dog...

[@kevincostner9734]

I think you guys did really well. The trailer side of it is awesome. Nothing goes to windward like trailer and a truck. Mexico,alaska,bahamas all yours in a single season. Very cool.

[@AbandonComfort]

Kevin Costner thanks 🙂 we’ll probably go a lot slower than that but we fully intend to trailer her out West to sail the inside passage after the Caribbean.

[@Jakfilm]

Again, respectfully, you're making a point of declaring your distaste for the use of fossil fuels, and yet you set your sights on a trailerable boat so that you can drag her around behind a diesel truck. I don't get it.

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Jakfilm it is called compartmentalization.

[@AbandonComfort]

SV Barry Duckworth ding ding ding. Jakfilm is literally focusing on something we will do maybe 2-3 times but not focusing on the other 99% of time when the boat is in the water.

[@Jakfilm]

I take it back, I was cranky this morning.

[@robertskillings864]

What a great episode! Cant wait to see that beautiful boat. I have a blue water trailerable 27 and I love her but I have felt the need for a bigger boat sailing off Florida at times. It's great for the lake we have her on here in Minnesota but many times wishing for a aft cabin for company. Hope it all works out for you two. You are a great young couple following your dreams and I am again impressed.

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Congrats on the sweet new boat. Interior-wise its looks fantastic. Super stoked to see next weeks video. cheers!

[@KawaTony1964]

No Fossil Fuels? In last week's episode of Ran Sailing, they were in Hawaii, and couldn't afford the $85 per night slip fee. They wanted to transfer to the state-operated public docks which were much less expensive, only $20 per night. But, they had to demonstrate to the port guy (I don't know the terminology) that they had a working motor, or they couldn't stay there.

[@W4ABN]

Being a Nor'sea owner, I like the FC, BCC style boats. FC is a beautiful boat and even I would consider downsizing to that boat, if it wasn't for the price of them. Nice find you have there. Best of luck to you both. Safe Travels.

[@AbandonComfort]

Daniel - S/V Rhapsody didn’t know rhapsody was a Norsea. We’ll have to check out your videos 🙂

[@W4ABN]

Abandon Comfort, I've had her since April 2012 but mostly been working on fixing it up. Looking forward to getting her in the water again one day.

[@mf5182]

Can say I watch every video you have posted, couldn't wait for this! I've dream of cruising my entire life and the dream always get away from me the boat just gets bigger and bigger. Going small you guys are just inspiring, to think I sold my trailer yacht. It was bigger than your new boat what was I thinking.... You have me starting all over again honestly. Looking at what's more important in life "go small go now" and down size life. What you guys do here and the life you present just amazing 😀👍

[@TheDamnSpot]

Most gorgeous boat I've seen in a long while. Just look at the dovetail joinery on that little drawer. Just fantastic. I'm a finish carpenter and the workmanship on that thing makes me want to go back to school for this stuff...

[@RestoreItAll]

I love that camping sh t. And being adventurous Keep on keeping on. From the struggling carpet cleaner from North hills

[@AbandonComfort]

You would've loved the stone cabin in WV!

[@amonGustavo07]

Where's the camping?

[@bob7436]

its crazy watching 25 y/o's having so many midlife crises in a row

[@las347]

lol

[@seanyunt]

It's funny how different my buying criteria for any item has changed from age 25 to age 40. I immediately consider cost of ownership, resale value, etc. Obviously a 25 year old person would not have the experience of owning a home of vehicle for 15+ years.

[@pappyodanial]

Millenials

[@ethanbos08]

Quarter life crisses its really a things

[@shocks1100]

Thanks man. At least you hear the truth of it. I'll break down w gratitude just for having a boat.

[@stinkintoad]

Wow, i didnt think youd go that small but hey, its a nice boat. There is a Southern Cross 31 CE Ryder for sale in Kemah Tx for 35k that I have been drooling over that is also in the book 20 small sailboats that will take you anywhere. It shows very nice .

[@glastronjohn1]

Looks like a beautiful boat. Can't to see it in the full. Congratulations you two!

[@KnotVikings]

Nice! Those are some really small and comfy boats! good luck!

[@AbandonComfort]

Knot Vikings thanks guys!! Love your channel 🙂

[@97quadcam]

Holy woodwork, Batman. She is stunning!!!

[@AbandonComfort]

Ha! Thanks we lucked out :)

[@Hotflop2011]

Yes this boat looks absolutely positively amazing. Very very good find

[@christiancormier7847]

Those Fairclough covers are the best, we had one made for our boat. Good luck with your new journey.

[@KinuGrove]

The adventure continues. Excited to see what you do with this boat.

[@AbandonComfort]

Kinu Grove Lots more to come! Can't wait to share it with you. :)

[@SVRoquetta]

Oooo you guys are getting some feedback aren't ya... Heres some more 😁 I lived on a folk boat for ten years. 25 foot on the deck, like 18 on the waterline. Perfectly doable. And totally blue water capable, as is a falmouth cutter. Congratulations on your beautiful boat. My brother lives on his boat in Trinidad, he says that Americans don't think its a real boat if its under 40 feet, but get this: manual water pump and head, hand start engine, no complicated shit to go wrong at exactly the wrong tine/place etc etc. Small boat small problems. Anyone that thinks a Falmouth Cutter isn't blue water is batshit crazy. Good luck with it guys I'll be watching 😊

[@AbandonComfort]

You should know how the armchairs are :) Simplicity was the draw for us as well. I think a lot of true sailors understand that once they get out and cruise a little then grow tired of dealing with complicated systems. Amen to "small boats, small problems". Any chance you blog about your experience?

[@SVRoquetta]

Abandon Comfort well, only with my twister 28 (another world class boat) which I am gradually refitting and filming for KZbin. I live in a house now (sadly)

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Toy boats for rich kids... as I sail into my 65th year, such tiny, cult and expensive boats are the demise of many healthy relationships.... BUT, THIS BEAUTY, JACQUELINE!!! ON A TRAILER AND BUYING LAND TO RENT OUT TINY HOUSING IS VERY INTRIGUING... WISHING YOU LUCK!

[@SVRoquetta]

Malama Robinson you've lost me.. What are? I mean, which boats are the toys for rich kids?

[@SVRoquetta]

SC EM I probably would. I'm quite smart for a three year old

[@jdooweb]

Ugh. I wish I had known you were in NJ. I would have invited y'all over for dinner. Next time!! Oh, and congrats!! hehe. Watching your videos is dangerous. All I wanna do now is sell everything, live on a boat and sail to the Bahamas! lol One day... :) Thank you for the inspiration and taking the time to share your lives with us. Even just 15 minutes a week is the perfect escape into a much more peaceful world.

[@AbandonComfort]

Jason D'Amico where in NJ are you? People like you are the reason why we love putting these videos out! So we can hopefully see you living out your own dream in the near future.

[@jdooweb]

Northern, NJ. About 20 minutes northwest of Morristown. :) Oh, don't you worry, my gears are turnin' and I am manifesting the dream as I type. lol I hit a minor bump in the road with my job status recently, but, when I get back on track you can bet I will be contributing to your endeavor and mine for sure. Enjoy!

[@SuperJlonergan]

im in belmar...i would like to slap ya into waking up and realizing this is not a bluewater boat no matter what people say!! lol

[@SuperJlonergan]

if it were no dog i would say be stupid on your own who cares but dogs in cages...and yes a 20ft boat is a cage lol and it is not blue water!!! capable...ya you may not die but not safe and not at all comfortable...it wont work out for real

[@MrMorganj337]

SCORE!!! I love it. As a great lakes sailor, tailorable sailboat is the way to go. No winter storage fees. You can trailer around areas that you would not want to sail, like the Livingston channel, the blue water bridge, or broken locks and shallow water that you might come across.

[@ryfish5]

I wish someone had encouraged this kind of adventurous spirit in me when I was your age.

[@Khorsathedark]

The boat looks great. I am boggled by your wanting to remove the engine. Keep it as a safety measure, don't use it unless you get caught in a serious storm, the mast breaks, etc. It's a nice piece of security to have.

[@AbandonComfort]

We will have an electric engine on board. We're not good enough to go engineliness.

[@todmills]

Check out Kevin Boothby's channel, "How To Sail Oceans". He sails a CE Ryder 31 (Southern Cross 31) engineless and has circumnavigated with it. This FC will sail circles around a Flicka, guaranteed.

[@todmills]

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[@georgemacon8549]

I dont know your vision so hate to say too much. However, the opinion of "if it aint broke dont fix it" may apply... Batteries take up space, and you are still having a prop shaft through the hull with an electric motor so is there enough reason to justify any change yet....

[@nick1635]

They don't need an engine, or a sail, or even oars they'll spend the next year and a half on dry land.

[@SailingYachtZora]

wasn't the owner of the HR Scottish? Mixing up Scots and English is like mixing up NZ with OZ.. they HATE it.. Hope the new boat works out. A friend is aiming to cruise on a 28 footer soon. Small boats can be seaworthy for sure. But i am glad for my big steel hull :D Fair winds and good luck.

[@AbandonComfort]

Frantic Sailing Adventures Jim was Scottish but lived in the UK. Steel hulls are great, especially for high altitude sailing! Best of luck and fair winds with Zora :)

[@SailingYachtZora]

not sure i can convince Niamh to go polar but i'll certainly try! Thanks very much, see you on the water :)

[@seasorb]

Scotland is in the UK.

[@royrcf]

@@seasorb Scotland is one of the countries which make up the United Kingdom.

[@RaphaelOertel]

Nice to see how you think forward to your plans for the future. Doesn’t matter if they change or not...

[@bluecurvedesign]

So cool! Obviously you aren't sick of sanding and varnishing yet... Congratulations on the new boat, can't wait for a full tour!

[@M-DBarton]

Yup, you were right. Many won't get it. She's a beauty! Like I said on the last video, I get it. Had friends that sailed the hell out of their Flicka 20 and saw more of the world than most of your viewers. Anchorages are full of people trying to fix their systems and stuff. As you know, and my wife and I are finding out, having less "stuff" is very freeing. My favorite fable is..... Two close childhood friends grew up and went their separate ways. One became a humble monk, the other became a rich and powerful adviser to the King. Many years later they again meet. The adviser to the King (in his fine robes) took pity on the thin, and shabby monk. Seeking to help his old friend, he says: "You know, if you could learn to cater to the King, you wouldn't have to live on rice and beans." To which the monk replied, "If you could learn to live on rice and beans, you wouldn't have to cater to the King." Right now, our "King" is our mortgage and too much stuff. We will be free of the "King" by the end of this year.

[@AbandonComfort]

Mark Hazelden love it!! Thanks for understanding us and what we value most 🙂

[@manymix1232]

You should start a Murphy's Oil Soap fund with all that wood!

[@HighFlight2k2]

I love that you guys figured it out at your young age. Most of us don't until it's too late. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

[@MikeSantis]

You just bought a boat with LOOOOTS of character and charm. Now your youtube channell will definately be more uninque and different from all other sailing channels. Looking forward to follow. Congrats! I just sold my Junker 22 and bought a Great Dane 27 for my future ocean sailing dreams.

[@banditcharger7971]

I love you guys...but i think you have lost your marbles going from a 40 something foot Hallberg Rassy yacht to a tiny old wooden “cartoon” boat...lol To each their own but i sure as hell wouldnt have given up a yacht for a dingy...still a fan and will be interested in seeing how you are gonna head into it...👍

[@jamesfrankland6820]

To all, the people have a plan as to why they down sized. They said they wanted to trailer their boat. Do any of you know the cost of tailoring a 40 plus foot boat? They will be fine.. At least they got the guts and grit to go for their dreams. I also will have you know that uma has not turned on their motor for a long time now. So ease up and lat the people do what they want. They did not have to share, but they did, so learn from them. Wow, damn player haters always have to have drama going about something someone is going!!!

[@treasurecoastgypsy]

Congratulations, on your quality built FCC. I was wondering, how getting rid, of BMW diesel, offsets, the environmental footprint, of driving the boat on a trailer, with a big pick up truck?.I tend to think, that your boat is better suited to coastal cruising, due to you being 3, two adults, and a large dog!. That being set, i think, the small diesel, ads an element of safety, in congested coastal waters, inlets, other boat traffic

[@AbandonComfort]

Large dog? Roo weighs 23lbs and he's full grown.

[@jrparson2793]

Well said cruising gypsy

[@CPTCleoTorris]

Well for me I would think anything under 30 foot is too small but WOW, That boat looks awesome. The craftsmanship and roominess in such a small boat. It reminds me of when I looked at a SouthernCross 31. I thought who ever designed this boat knew what they were doing. Good luck and can't wait until you are on the water and hear some practical experience with the boat. Please keep the diesel until the boat tells you that it is not needed. Watch sailing UMA and learn from their mistake. The boat and your skill will grow, and when it does the boat will let you know to remove the iron genny!

[@southernsailors9145]

Ah Myers Yachts Sales. I worked for Terry for years. He has my old 24 Aquarius. I wish I would have known y’all were coming this way I have a condo close to Pcola you guys could have stayed at for free. Congratulations on the new boat ⛵️

[@AbandonComfort]

Terry was the broker we kicked out of the boat. He's a great guy. Hands down the best broker we've ever met with. Appreciate the offer, we'll definitely keep it in mind if we should ever make our way over there again.

[@kenmorgan9528]

If you must get rid of the BMW diesel you might take a page from Atomvoyager's book and substitute a small outboard....you will increase the usable space inside the boat and at the same time provide emergency power to get out of tight situations and charge batteries. Not a true "green" solution, I realize, but just my two cents...... I like your videos. Ken in St. Pete

[@AbandonComfort]

Ken Morgan yup! We’ll be doing an electric outboard. Atom voyager has been a great resource for us. Thanks for the support 🙂

[@_QUIG]

Right on. You guys are killing it and getting it so right. Don’t tie yourself down with all the trappings that the rest of the world chain themselves to a desk to achieve. Thanks for reminding me we need to just get out there and do something.

[@AbandonComfort]

Thanks, Dale! We're happy to help get you out there in any way we can. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can help :)

[@jzledwards01]

Wow! You two are living my dream. I learned to sale on the Broads in wooden gaff riggers. My dad still goes up there for a couple of regattas a year. I live in Woking, Surrey now. I have a spinal injury that gives me high levels of pain all the time, so sailing ain't an option anymore. Anyway, I watch people like you doing the same sort of thing as you two, but you have the same dreams as I have. The gorgeous boat, the land, the cabin or cabins (built with your own hands), living in the planet and with the planet sustainabley, the beautiful wife and the super dog. I have my beautiful wife and the super dog so I focus on that blessing. So go for it guys. Live life. Jon.

[@clarisd]

I was born in Pensacola (NAS), Also what an awesome father you have!!!! Parents that support the dreams of their children are in a word, AWSOME!

[@bru864]

Won’t the smaller boat be rougher in the sea’s? Did that have any bearing on your decision?

[@bru864]

beachplumb. Yea it sure could, but space doesn’t always create more money. I absolutely love their new boat but I’m curious about the added cost of upkeep, how does that factor into the overall cost. I applaud them for being frugal, both monetary and practically. I myself would need a bigger boat because I’m bigger, I’m 6’5 and 285 business pounds so a smaller boat wouldn’t be practical for me.

[@littlejohnny47]

Spotty to break this to you but these are NOT blue-water boats. They may be fairly strong, small boats but only fools buy the boats you have listed for true off-shore, long distance, living. Too many reasons why that you seem to have missed. The smaller the displacement-sailboat the slower it sails, and long off-shore passages are not just time consuming, they expose you to more calms or storms that you can not avoid. Water and food storage, gear, tools, etc. etc. are very limited, and so on and on. Room for two people AND a dog? Fess up. You want a trailerable boat so you can costal cruise without all that long distance sailing to get where you want to go. At least you are going to live up to your title...abandon comfort.

[@AbandonComfort]

LittleJohnny47 Cib oh the armchairs will eat this up. You make some valid points with regards to having to worry more about weight & speed but pretty much everything else you said is false. Not going to waste anymore time trying to be rational with someone who’s probably never left their lake or harbor.

[@todmills]

Sure they are blue water boats. Small? Sure. More risk of exposure to bad weather? Sure. But it is perfectly well suited for the job. Even John Vigor included it in his book Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere. If you want to see another small boat that is also specifically designed for offshore sailing for one, just look at Dudley Dix's Piepowder 16: www.dixdesign.com/piepow.htm

[@sailingelpulponegro230]

Say it with me..."Haters gonna hate"

[@mauricepowers8079]

Satyam...Littlejohnny being kind of harsh ... The research you two did seems to my limited knowledge to be very well organized and researched...you two appear to know your limitations and have a realistic approach to what you hold dear to your hearts...your attention to detail is amazing and you live within your means and as certain people fail to understand, "means" does not necessarily equate to money...experience is a form of means as well and you two are taking it slowly and carefully. You are becoming fine sailors who in the end will overcome whatever is thrown at you. So SCREW the haters...can't wait for more in this GEN you found...

[@netpackrat]

Coming soon, to a lee shore near you!

[@stairman45]

As Taleisin is the inspiration for the Bristol Channel Cutter, Seraffyn is the inspiration for the Falmouth Cutter. All are Lyle Hess designs and all are world voyage capable boats. You have made a great choice and have a beautiful boat. I wish you great voyaging.

[@stephenbultinck5169]

As much as I would have my own opinions on this choice ... this channel is the abandon comfort journey and I applaud y’all for doing what makes you happy. I can’t wait to see what’s next !

[@Rudyru3]

I'm really enjoying this train wreck. Keep it up!

[@M-DBarton]

I just called my stock broker. We are going all in on varnish futures! :-)

[@AbandonComfort]

Hey us too! We have to hedge for the amount of $ we'll dump into bright work ;)

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Interior brightwork should stay nice for decades. Our 42-year old Hallberg-Rassy took almist nothing to clean up. A little tung oil here snd there snd it looks as good as new. Exterior... That's another story!

[@thebentley71]

I've been wanting a Falmouth 22 most of my adult life & I'm 48. This particular F-22 is by far the best one ever. I'll give you double what you paid for it, but I know you guys know you have a great boat. I hope you both circumnavigate the world a few times. Stay between the tropics, when winter is above the equator go south & vice a versa. This way your always in pretty calm seas for the most part. I live in Hawaii, I would love to see your boat one day. I hope all your dreams come true, good luck.

[@LouisBackover]

Hay, I'm the one who bought that PSC #Flicka20 you were looking at! Haven't watched you channel in a while, but was surprised to see you and I were looking at the same boat. Great channel!

[@svbarryduckworth628]

I didn't even bring up this boat before as I didnt think any would be available even outside of your budget. Of the Hess designs it isn't exactly the easiest to procure, by any means... always a premium on these, even when in rougher shape. But I suppose I underestimated your ability to just cold-call every owner of record, and your ability to negotiate s sweetheart deal to boot. We had to beg our own HR-35 off of reluctant sellers a couple of yeats back, so I should have known better. I will be interested in the next video when you tell us the price breakdown. We got an awesome deal financially, but had to leave some other things on the table with the conditions of sale, notably the boat's name never being changed, ever. We are also returning their hand-built sails as we are done with them. We just got a new mainsail in tanbark, and the old main will be going back to the former owners, probably to display on the wall of their huge artist's loft condo. I think any extra money you spend on this boat will be money in the bank as time goes on with reduced marina (and everything else) fees, and never ever needing to be in a yard on the hard ever again if yiu olay your cards right. We all know how expensive that can be. One of the first things you should build on your home base property after a tiny cabin to live in is a shed large enough to work on the boat inside, and perhaps store the trailer indoors too, as that will extend its lifespan. All in all I think you are on the right track, even though I think we could never go that small ourselves. It is doable, and financially a good position to put yourselves in. Now I will sit back and read all the haters rip on you guys. That should be worth the price of admission right there. Hahahaha! :D

[@AbandonComfort]

SV Barry Duckworth I guess that’d be the entertainment value to our series is reading the armchairs ‘insights’. 😆We’d like to eventually build a boat shed to store the boat but I can’t imagine doing it in the next 3-4 years. The property plus tiny house idea won’t really come to fruition for a couple of years. There’s no denying the Falmouth is small but we’ve come to realize sea isn’t where we go to find comfort. Comfort comes at a huge premium on water and for us we’re doing this for the challenge. Eventually we’ll spend 9 months a year ‘roughing’ it on board our tiny boat bobbing around the Caribbean or Pacific then depending upon where we are store the boat for hurricane season and go relax in the mountains for 3 months. That’s the plan. We’ll see how things go

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Abandon Comfort: A roof over your head when doing fast boat refits is not really a comfort item. It makes things just go faster. You are not at the mercy of weather and temperature with a tool like inside storage Time is the one thing none of us has any more than anyone else. We all get 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, and 365 days in a calendar year. Screwing around waiting for decent weather to do epoxy work, or paint can blow weeks and even make you miss the start of a season, or maybe a weather window to start your next trip. A basic shed to enclose a small boat is not much of a project or cost, even if it is just a pole shed with only a roof for now and walls later.

[@AbandonComfort]

SV Barry Duckworth agreed. We did the last refit in the elements and you remember how that panned our with the deck. Luckily, no deck work is needed on the new gal. Our current boat yard situation is temporary so we won’t be building a boat garage here.

[@keithdeshong9612]

You guys may want to consider adding Kegel exercises to your daily workout routine. They may be extremely helpful when you are hit by that first real blue water storm in your tiny boat :) In all seriousness wishing you the best of luck on your new adventure!

[@williamwurthmann1573]

That is a sad moment. It is great to get started with you. Thanks.

[@sailingseabiscuit741]

My wife and I bought a Balboa 26 trailer sailed. Very thick hull and tough. Sails rediculiously well. So happy we did. You will love the trailer aspect.

[@europachef]

Prius, tampon on wheels. Congrats on the new sailboat thou.

[@SailingTanker]

The woodwork is Amazing, with a few modifications she'll be a beauty !!! Good Luck

[@AbandonComfort]

Larry Sumner thanks for the support!! Can’t wait to show more of her off to you 🙂

[@fredprobst199]

I agree, the woodwork is amazing. Please don't take a saw to it just to fit a large mattress in the bunk. Then again, I guess it is your boat. Best wishes on your journey.

[@bnuttsgee]

A lot of sailboats in Keyport and in that area. I actually just got back from fishing in keyport tonight and to come home excited to watch the new video and dam small world. She is beautiful !