$49,500 - TERRIFIC FAMILY BLUEWATER CRUISER!! HALLBERG-RASSY 35 - EP 103

[@Its_a_knifestyle]

We should all be so lucky to find a mentor like Captain Q!! He's the best!! Also, that boat is favorite one yet. Thanks for the great tour!!

[@gordonshaffer5560]

"you just need a rag to wipe up the blood" had me laughing out loud. The boat is a fine example of European craftsmanship and design. I particularly appreciated the "Hell's Gate" comment as I've been thru there a number of times and the East River has had a bad reputation there for a very long time with good reason. This would be a great boat for a couple with occasional visitors but it would take some work to make it into a live aboard. I compliment you both on pointing out what you feel are opportunities to bring this fine boat closer to perfection. I always learn a good deal from you and Randay with every video I watch. Thank you both for yet another fine video, already hungering for the next one.

[@YachtHunters]

they were all to obvious to us and the owner who bought this as a first boat did not realize what was really needed Sailing is done by fine tuning not just hitting the gas pedal

[@2011mendo]

@@YachtHunters always something to learn... And the different waters, can make you crazy. No complacency....

[@tomriley5790]

@@YachtHunters there was an interesting Sailing Uma video where they sailed (no engine) through Hell's gate.

[@Mike7O7O]

That is the best looked after boat, of that vintage, that I've ever seen. She's a tribute to her owners and builders. I despair of most rear arches, in how they ruin a boat's lines. When I get my own passage maker, I'm going the minimalist route. I'm going to look at novel solutions for solar panels so I don't end up with the equivalent of the Saab 900 whale tail. Thanks again gentlemen. Learning while laughing has rarely been so pleasurable. Mind yourselves, as they say in Southern Ireland ;)

[@judsonquiaoit8256]

So correct learning while laughing, thanks...

[@YachtHunters]

we try to mind ourselves by gosh and begorrah

[@kevio6868]

I have fond memories of my Saab 900 turbo with the whale tale. It was like a tub

[@MichaelBuck]

While I have sentiments to your observations I see no other way to accomplish the goal of adding solar and a dingy on a monohulled liveaboard bluewater cruiser setup such as this one. Your options are seriously hampered with minimal beam and deck space for a dingy and solar. I have seen solar panels hanging off the side hand rails like those on Sailing Sophisticated Lady and Captain Ricks novel solution. But he also has a huge solar arch as well for the bulk of the solar needed and the dingy. Yes, some throw the dingy up on the bow or tie it off with a long line and drag in behind the stern and try to place solar on the coach roof but the then the mainsail blocks the sun and defeats the intended purpose of having solar there. In my humble opinion the only fully aesthetic solution is getting a catamaran!

[@matthewcurry425]

That rating was well deserved. Thanks for sharing such a diamond. The owner’s care shined brilliantly!

[@jeffwatson4908]

Nice how Randy’s enthusiasm for the boat increased as you explored further. First impressions are not always reliable. Nice size, well maintained and fun to minimize.

[@YachtHunters]

we love to bring him along slowly sometimes

[@tonybilodeau6364]

When I hear "Hallsburg-Rassy" I think of a racer. This is their humble beginnings? This is one of the boats you've shown I really REALLY like. Thank you, gentlemen!

[@YachtHunters]

your welcome

[@markzieg3593]

Ouch! Sorry to see the captain barked his shin getting the engine access panels removed for inspection. Thanks for another great episode.

[@YachtHunters]

Cap always bleeds aboard but thank you for your thought

[@Mark-zi4dd]

@@YachtHunters We used to call it "boat blood", brings good luck!!

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

This is the first vessel you've shown that I've drooled over that I wouldn't have to change much on. Definitely get rid of the training wheels, no hinge to flip them up or anything just an instant delete for me. Maybe some refrigeration, a small portable gen, a small solar setup, change that garish looking stove, fix the autopilot where it connects to the quadrant and away I'd go. Going to the islands is my goal so I'd probably leave the huge transom workout bars just to be able to make sure my dingy is safe at night. I'm not looking to go fast, I just want to be able to get from A to B safely and comfortably. I she'd be able to do that even with the huge windbreak hanging off the back. You've shown some amazing vessels on this channel and I've more then fell in love with a few. Now I have to add this one to that list.

[@YachtHunters]

get some more paper and pencils but no erasers more on the way

[@MichaelBuck]

I agree with you, the more I look at here the more she seems like a realy possibility to do exactly as you described for coastal cruising and island hopping. Probably the right size for a singlehanded sailor such as ourselves, and I would make all the same changes you described as well.

[@alu.minium521]

Thanks. Appreciate the steering check out tips.

[@YachtHunters]

Edson is the real source of all things steering

[@loganjohnson3589]

@@YachtHunters As this is such an important device to any sailboat perhaps a tutorial video about it would be in order at some date .

[@mikelewis6629]

XO Randay's boat ownership experience is making this excellent KZbin channel even better!! Thanks for the Edson insight / tie-in!

[@YachtHunters]

Wow, thanks!

[@bradleypollard4922]

Taller down below than I expected, Randy’s learning curve notwithstanding. If I were a little shorter myself, it might be a perfect boat after your suggested adjustments. Great episode as always!

[@YachtHunters]

You and me both!

[@charliehill6688]

Great video guys. Love your humorous banter. ✅

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Charlie!!

[@kenpasseri]

Thank you guys for the steering quadrant information segment of the video. Nice!

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you liked it!

[@johnnylightning1491]

A very, very nice boat and it doesn't appear to need any restoration, just a few modifications. Too bad the current owner apparently can't handle it but someone will come along and make it their own. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@quoththeraven2084]

Captain, did you say "I don't need to win the races?" I sailed with you on Heritage and witnessed the gleam in your eye and the smile on your face when we were going head to head with Weatherly (just sayin'). BTW, another wonderful find.

[@YachtHunters]

oops you caught me there is little more fun than hooking up with another boat no matter the size or circumstances ( i guess i lied )

[@loganjohnson3589]

@@YachtHunters Sounds more like you are trying to sucker in someone to a race to me .

[@neovo903]

Another thing to notice in the forepeak is that it's also insulated between the fibreglass and the wood panels. Really good for Cold North Sea Nordic sailing

[@gregsage1605]

I love your random rating system - patiently waiting for your first 100!

[@YachtHunters]

Random??? Random ???????RANDOM ??????? Ha ! Years of study entreating alll of my senses incorporated with one lone goal in mind …. The perfect number

[@gregsage1605]

@@YachtHunters I believe the perfect number is 42...

[@brokinarrow1]

the condition of this boat is quite amazing,so much for Chris at ''chasing latitudes'' claim that pretty much any sailboat older than yr. 2000 is going to need a small fortune to make her seaworthy.

[@YachtHunters]

often the case

[@Mike7O7O]

Yeh. He's full of it.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

A good well maintained boat is just that it depends on that more than age alone.

[@pietersoeters9983]

chasing platitudes is full of bs and a well maintained boat 2000 beneteau's/jeaneaus he prefers, right?

[@Matt-ug3kr]

@@pietersoeters9983 Depends on what you're doing with it. I for one don't want to race or live on even a well maintained classic boat; the maintenance costs are higher, they're slower, parts are generally harder to find, the layouts are worse for day to day living and lack important things like walk through transoms, they have natural materials that rot etc. Crossing an ocean yeah give me the older rassy, pacific seacraft, island packet or whatever any day of the week but for the 99.99% of the time you're not doing that I'd rather have the plastic fantastic with a nice shower and living space. Just my 2c. Classic boats are a passion project, they don't really make sense value-wise the vast majority of the time. Just hink about how much money the owner has probably thrown into this money pit to maintain it in this condition.

[@_instabil]

It would be VERY interesting to see you two guys in Europe (especially in the Baltic Area) where boats like the Hallberg Rasmus are totally common, We have so much to see, come on over! 🙂

[@YachtHunters]

hurry

[@markzieg3593]

I was thinking along those lines but different. It’d be cool to see the captain Q and Ran-Day take a trip up to Port Townsend in Washinton , or Vancouver to see a couple boats from out there. Maybe we could do a special Patron effort to cover the travel expenses?

[@royalbrecht7043]

I've seen just about every episode you've ever made and although there have been some great boats, this one somehow does stand out, 35', so much room and the inside layout is unique yet efficient and roomy, Great choice of boat to show

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@vinniemontrealangler]

Its cool when you guys can be on a boat on the water. Nice find guys. Keep up the good work and enhtusiasm !

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Classic boat with an underbody that I like so much more than the fin keel and skeg mounted rudder witch always seemed like the dangling participle of a sentence. Thank you gentlemen for finding another beauty. Certainly need to remove the tower of Babel at the stern and the rear thruster, but all else would be fine for getting on the road to circle the globe. Just a few cases of Dirty and some good rum to wash it down and you're off. Have a great week gentlemen.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you Matt

[@matthewfield2208]

Really like this boat!!! Great find!! I think this is by far the lowest priced used Hallberg Rassy I’ve ever seen for sale. Looks so solidly built and very well maintained.

[@davidmilner3575]

just a quick request, when boarding a boat in the water, could you show us how easy/tough it is to board.

[@YachtHunters]

hahahah they are all tricky for me with my knees and my displacement

[@Morrisfactor]

Thanks for showing us this classic! Despite the excessive stainless arch (and puzzling stern thruster), that boat seems to be in very, very good shape - a credit to the owner for the upkeep.

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure!

[@rechew1]

I look forward to Thursdays because of Captain Q.

[@YachtHunters]

thats a rotten thought

[@loganjohnson3589]

Hey Cap Hey Randy The first thing i would do to this nice boat is loose that Jungle Jim sitting on the stern not just because it's heavy and useless but it is a wind catcher and most likely why someone had to install that thruster at the stern so loose it too. Definitely get that quadrant system redone right ( what a mess ) .I liked Randy's input there very much ,So thank you Randy .Now about that engine room WOW clean, in good shape, roomy and enough power to get you out of a rip tide . The bow sprit for now I would loss about half that chain and yes find a way to let it move below decks as far as possible .with these two fixes you could loss 500 pounds of weight and make maneuvering and controlling the boat much easier .As for the rest of the boat , Happy sailing . most definitely a family friendly vessel . If the owner were to do these changes a follow up video would be nice to show the before and after .I'm sure it would be a dynamic if not dramatic change .Side note to Randy I know you are a very busy guy but maybe you could do an update of what is happening with your boat just commentary with pictures would be wonderful . Thanks once more for a nice view of a nice boat .

[@YachtHunters]

we wish we had time to do a lot of the little extras that these episodes bring up but in time .....

[@loganjohnson3589]

O yes almost forgot thankyou for the pic of the lower hull to explain what you weree talking about

[@loganjohnson3589]

@@YachtHunters Ah yes time The one thing that will not wait and as you and I know so well It is the most precious thing we cannot buy .I never though to ask do you still have a boat of your own that you take out .

[@useitwice]

Fascinating :) Olle Enderlein wasnt a German emmigrant though. He was born and raised in Sweden.

[@YachtHunters]

right on ;: sailboat.guide/olle-enderlein

[@YachtHunters]

Good to know.. thanks for the correction!

[@MichaelBuck]

Another sophisticated gentleman's review of a fine Bluewater cruiser. Just a little tender love and care and she will be ship shape and ready for another adventure in no time. I am actually stunned at how clean and well maintained this boat is. For a 1978 she looks like she just came from the ship builder. She seems perfect for coastal sailing doing the Florida Loop, going up and down the ICW, and cruising around Bermuda and the Caribbean. She also looks like she can be set up for short handed or solo sailing with a few tweaks here and there like self tailing electric winches and maybe an in-boom mainsail furler system and then she would be perfect for a solo sailor or couple wanting minimal effort. While I have sentiments to your observations as to why the boat may be a bit sluggish and hard to handle when sailing, I really dont see any other way to accomplish the goal of adding solar and a dingy on a monohulled liveaboard bluewater cruiser setup such as this one. Your options are seriously hampered with minimal beam and deck space for a dingy and solar. I have seen solar panels hanging off the side hand rails like those on Sailing Sophisticated Lady and Captain Ricks novel solution. But he also has a huge solar arch as well for the bulk of the solar needed and the dingy. Yes, some throw the dingy up on the bow or tie it off with a long line and drag in behind the stern and try to place solar on the coach roof but the then the mainsail blocks the sun and defeats the intended purpose of having solar there. I havent seen a stern thruster setup like that before, so its rather intriguing to say the least. Its interesting to note that one, why does a 36ft boat need stern thrusters, and second, if any thrusters were to be added why not the bow? I am certain the so-called stern thruster setup was added due to the added weight on the stern and difficulty in swinging the stern around with just the rudder at slow speeds in the marina when docking, otherwise if at anchor I dont see much of an issue needing a stern thruster setup. I agree that if you are going to have that external below the waterline stern thruster setup it is better to be raised out of the water when not in use which will greatly improve the boats movement through the water. I also agree with changing the PROP setup with a folding prop to minimize drag through the water below the water line, there are many on the market that work very well these days and can add several knots to your speed through the water. I felt the storage tanks were too small for crossing oceans such as going to the South Pacific or Canaries. An I did not see a water maker setup for that as well. You would need allot of jerry cans of water and fuel on along both sides of the deck to even consider such a passage. But I would highly recommend the addition of a water maker so only fuel cans would be needed on deck. And I did not see a generator or any solar panels, so a proper alternator added to the engine or a separate genset and a couple of panels would need to be added initially in my opinion. Then I would replace the gas oven and stove with an all electric convention and induction setup. Also, I didnt see anything about lighting, so need to address that with some wiring and switches. Oh, and definitely need to fix the autopilot where it connects to the quadrant and get that checked out with Edson marine. And I would add a Windvane for backup as well, those things are life savers as not only do they backup the autopilot but also backup the rudder should that become damage. Its a necessity in my book to have on any monohulled bluewater cruiser these days. I would also add an electric refrigerator and freezer as I need a place to store all that fish I am going to catch, lol. Otherwise a beautiful and gorgeous boat all around and I am sure it will make somone VERY happy for years to come! In my humble opinion the only other fully aesthetic and technical solution to solving the stern issues you sited is getting a catamaran!

[@YachtHunters]

oops

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Another great video thanks to both of you for sharing your love for sailing ⛵️ ⛵️⛵️

[@shazma]

Thanks so much you guys for all of that detailed steering information I appreciate your attention to safety through all of these.

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure!

[@hr35rasmus]

I’ve actually owned a Rasmus since 2007 and have sailed over 20,000nm in her now…….similar anchoring arrangement as here.never been a problem with hobbie-horsing and I’ve been out in a gale crossing the Bay of Biscay! Anyway, the boat is in Greece at the moment and I’m looking forward to cruising her in 2023………….😊

[@friarfox]

Great aerial drone shot Ran-day . Gives quite the perspective on size and condition. I am not a fan of the aft , solitary confinement, cabin as much as I like center cockpit. Also I prefer the ketch rig on the Rassy and why are the winches not self tailing ? The one head is kind of tiny for the more portly among us who enjoy showers. As a beautiful antique hobby horse it gets full points from me. Now the good. Price. I don't even have an idea how much it would be to build today but that price is depreciated from back in the day by a lot. The engine and cockpit are perfect for an old guy like myself. Aft thruster to windvane great idea Captain Q . Finally, thank you gentlemen once again for these marvelous presentations each week. Well done.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you Friar for your thoughts and for watching

[@bahceninrengi]

Another great boat, thanks for the introduction.

[@YachtHunters]

You bet!

[@kimhorton6109]

My grandfather was from Belgium and eventually wound up as a shop worker for KCS swearing wheels back on for train engines. With the size of the wheels he eventually got hurt. Two of his children went on to serve the church. Really good people.

[@svariel6776]

I can’t be the only person on this earth that wants Capt Q to be my grandpa. 😆

[@YachtHunters]

hahahah be careful for what you wish lol

[@esvedracharter]

No you are not!

[@jaredcolahan759]

I really like the part about the steering. nice boat..... Can't be soon enough for me. Question for ya. Have you seen or heard of a Nonsuch going blue water?

[@YachtHunters]

we have cant detail it but there was some comment referencing that under thta episode

[@curtishill6490]

That boat looks brand new! Amazing how clean it is. Even the engine room had a white floor you could see😁well worth the money for all that boat! Love the older sturdy blue water boats💯thank you guys again for showing a time piece! Stay safe and healthy🙏

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you for watching

[@butzbach1]

Such a pleasure to watch these guys. Just takes you away. A true escape even it’s just for a few minutes.

[@TM-tw1py]

I think Randy needs a raise!

[@YachtHunters]

We will send you his address

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

This is pretty cool to see, considering that I'm refining one of this boats HR Rasmus.

[@jims5338]

I looked at one of these just over a year ago and was so impressed for how much they fit into 35 feet, plus the security of the cockpit to boot! I love the boat I got/have now (Nor'West 33) but that H-R is about the only one I looked at that makes me think, "What if?" (The one Captain Q looked at is in better condition.)

[@YachtHunters]

thank you for sharing your experience

[@litemikeh8065]

Love all your tid bits of information CQ/RD. Love how you two enjoy the journey along the way. Love the small blue water boats. Simple things for a simple mind like mine. Much love

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you like them!

[@sallyb3]

LOve this boat, absolutely beautiful world passage maker, yes I would remove the tower and brake lol, She reminds me of a Dickerson 35 I sailed back in 1975.

[@YachtHunters]

also very similar to the chris craft 35 ' caribbean

[@sallyb3]

@@YachtHunters And love the CC 35 ❤

[@andrewlabat9963]

What a sweep piece of sailing hardware..

[@johnboyellis2283]

You guys know your sheet! Awesome watching and learning! Thank you

[@karinahjpaaske7921]

Lovely blue water boat ♥️

[@stevenwarner7348]

I'm always impressed with "Davits." I think great ~ you've got to have a place for a dingy. But then yea. The ""Windage and Weight." Great insight there Captain ! Thank you.

[@YachtHunters]

flip upside down on foredeck or roll up one and put in cockpit locker davits are an issue offshore

[@SteifWood]

About the connection btw *Vindö, Olle Enderlein and Hallberg-Rassy:* Vindö was founded by Carl Andersson in the late 1920's. He started out with work/pilot boats, racers like Drake and 5.5m, and built the first Enderlein design Kay (a 14,4 m cruiser) in 1949. So far as I know did they collaborate again when they built several Enderlein designed Royal Vikings for export to the US. Also, the yards' first work with GRP was some of the interior of Scandinavian Queen, a 12 m cruiser designed by Enderlein. So that there are Vindö blood running in the HR veins has a reason. One cool thing: when I was a kid I went sailing on my neighbor's Vindö 40. Later he had several HR's and now at 90 yrs old he and his wife are sailing their Najad. I remember he was so enthusiastic when he got his first HR bcs he said "it was a modern Vindö". The plug to V40 was the yards' last wooden hull construction, and was later refitted to a sailing vessel. As far as I remember, my neighbor's V40 was a wooden boat ....

[@YachtHunters]

great history thank you

[@Early8Q]

There was an opportunity for a few more points had it been the ketch variant. It always amazes me how the Rasmus seems to command top dollar. Granted this one appears to be very well maintained. I am a little curious about the condition of the deck core? And I do agree with your observations about the accessories on the ends, both ends. All that said, I would enjoy a Rasmus for sure. Great find!

[@YachtHunters]

thank you its a tight little ship that would fear no sea state and that engine could beat any storm forecasted

[@taterhater7419]

love you guys. thank you. im getting concerned for captain q though. i want him around for alot longer.

[@YachtHunters]

he wants the same thank you

[@mboyer68]

I actually really like that structure on the back of the boat. Form follows function, and that really helps with having a place to set solar panels, it will stow the dinghy for short trips, and it will help lift the dinghy aboard when setting on the deck for longer journeys. And that tubing isn't very thick, that whole frame weighs probably no more than 60lbs max. I think you've just highlighted my future boat, I'm in love with this design, very impressive, and the name, Hallberg Rassy, it doesn't get any better than that! Lovely boat. Thank you! Edit: there's been 760 of this design built so there's definitely a strong owners group, there's spare parts, there's great fixes for any common issues with the boat, is perfect. I'm getting one!

[@vanislerider7311]

We on the West coast need someone like you here. I've been so tempted to head east to buy one of these boats but the effort and cost to get them back home takes the wind out of my sails. But, hey keep it up, I'm learning tons about the various designs.

[@saltspringdesign]

Hey guys, been enjoying your vids. The Hallberg-Rassy looks great. I have an idea for you; trip to the west coast this winter, California and up To Washington state, lots of great boats on the west coast so if you feel like a road trip you might enjoy that and probably your audience would and you’ll sell some boats to us west coasters. I live on a 31 foot sloop, a Spencer, nice little sloop and somewhat famous on the west coast due to being in 4 issues of Pacific Yachting magazine so far. She’s insulated for Alaska also and has been up the inside passage to Haida Gwaii and Alaska. Keep up the fun and informative vids, thx :)

[@Roger-og2ty]

I would rework The rear pulpit/arch take a couple feet out of the Height set it up for some solar panels add a couple of lithium batteries deep sixth the rear brake block up the cabin top rails sail down the intercoastal and go across to the islands that draft is awesome

[@YachtHunters]

Good plan

[@beverlyschiffler9649]

I do hate that terrible atrocity on the stern. Even someone like me can see how that is a problem on rolling seas, side to side and the rocking horse motion with the weight forward. I like this episode, so much learning. The boat is still a good boat and easily fixed.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Beverly! Great to have you aboard as always!

[@karaDee2363]

Very nice boat and maintained so well, it doesn't look its age... But yeah, definitely get rid of the tuna tower dinghy holder thing LOL Could reuse the tubing to replace the inadequate hand holds you pointed out.. Overall great little boat for the money.. Randae was on a roll, love the humor..lol

[@YachtHunters]

easy to love if you are not the object of it

[@kevio6868]

@@YachtHunters or the subject

[@karaDee2363]

@@YachtHunters if he did that to me I would definitely be laughing, since I love a good laugh, even if it's at myself...lol

[@professorwheelz]

“This is painful…”. 🤣 don’t hold anything back. You don’t often review boats that have such glaring issues. Good episode nonetheless.

[@tomelerding1399]

Nice boat. I appreciate and salute the fine care taken with her over 50 years. The faux teak decking applied looks good in the video. Does it appear that way when you are actually on the boat?

[@YachtHunters]

It really does best of all is how it performs

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Beautiful boat.

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@para1324]

Very nice boat from a classic builder.

[@viczielinski5505]

That is the best boat you have eviewed so far.

[@YachtHunters]

thanks vic

[@2011mendo]

Truly a very nice find... For a boat of that age to pull in that kind of price, it better be as nice as this looks to be. Didn't here you say anything about the hours on engine... Oh as far as wood burning things... There called grills!!! If you need to heat your boat,,,, your going the wrong way!!! Light windbreaker for that early morning sail, but come 10am,,, it better not be needed, or again, YOUR GOING THE WRONG WAY!!! It does look like a dry boat. That should be another point. Because in life,,, keeping your wife dry,( meaning she'll actually want to go with you), deserve's that extra point... Totally agree with your assessment of all that anchor chain needing to move down... This was a nice find...

[@YachtHunters]

thank you always a pleasure to see a well kept boat

[@MichaelBuck]

"YOUR GOING THE WRONG WAY" if you need a wood stove in the boat...This gave me a great chuckle as I had the same thought running through my mind when Captain Q mentioned it, lol. Although, the boat is currently docked up in New London, Connecticut, so I am assuming they are speaking of northerners that sail in the spring and fall months up there and is a bit nippy. I dont think any 35 foot boat made in 1978 deserves that price as you stated unless it was wrapped in plastic out of the boatbuilding yard and stored in a sealed environmentally controlled shed all this time, I believe anyone wanting to make an offer should offer 15-25K, maybe 35K, but I would never put nearly 60K into a boat of this age when I KNOW it is going to require allot of work to maintain her. I already now its going to need engine work, they alwasy do. I think its a 2008 engine, so 14 years old, but in 2020 they had to replace all the injectors, which doesnt seem normal to me after 12 years. Which makes me believe it was a used or refurbished engine replacement in 2008 and not a brand spanken new engine. If I bought the boat, I would replace that engine right off, period, no questions asked, just not safe to have an old engine that you never can rely on, especially if I am thinking about crossing oceans.

[@2011mendo]

@@MichaelBuck or in my case, the Caribbean.. getting it to the Pacific is big time expensive.. even if you truck it. Know I'd probably not be north of Jacksonville!!!

[@brianstevens7241]

I never see such cockpit lockers? I stand in awe.😁

[@YachtHunters]

And you can stand in them

[@abt5440]

Awesome boat, great work guys, love the humor.

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffhidalgo8457]

Another great one Capt! (Ran-day too). Cheers Jeff

[@danielsondavidf]

Germanic design - excellent!

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Captain Q and Randy , thank you for your tour of this Yacht for its age it is in very good condition like you said with a few changes you could sell this boat anywhere in the world thank you once again guys keep up the good work love your videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia

[@YachtHunters]

g'day Cliff thanks so much for watching way down there

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Captain Q all good just love the yachts that you show the prices on a lot of them are so reasonable in Australia pay double or even triple that price thank you once again for your wonderful videos insights into yachting

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you Holiness

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Simply stunning yacht Captain, half almost pilot house set-up would be just the ticket. Would have to upgrade refrigeration for longer cruises but well worth doing .I love this yacht. Thanks guys

[@YachtHunters]

good thinking

[@robbinbaker5497]

Great review. Thank you

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for watching!

[@danancona247]

I have one of these, based in Berkeley. This is really a solid (and entertaining!) walkthrough. Really inspiring refit too despite a few unusual decisions. The stern thruster would be a speed killer under sail, but I get the reasoning: they handle wonderfully and predictably under power moving forward, but steering in reverse is a crap shoot. They do go better to windward than you'd think if you get the balance right. Odd trick I like in typical SF Bay conditions (lumpy waves and 20-25kn+ breeze) is to go jib only. We have a 135% tacked to the bow, no sprit. So apparently the CE is far enough aft that it balances nicely.

[@carlmarks6145]

Amazing older boat! love to see you fellows look at and review a Gozzard 36 or Gozzard 41rc

[@YachtHunters]

We will!

[@wkw4095]

Leave the mast at home and do the Great Loop on this one! 50 hp wow!

[@melinda5777]

Now for me, this would be the boat for me! Just my size! Sweet!

[@YachtHunters]

melinda you would look great aboard

[@Gigantasy]

After watching this video the 5 hp outboard on my Soverel 33 feels so inadequate ;-)

[@YachtHunters]

50hp might be the opposite end of the spectrum… 💪

[@Gigantasy]

Quite literally an order of magnitude.

[@mcc.o.4835]

Beautiful boat

[@dpurrington]

The Home Depot outlet boxes are an interesting choice

[@GNashOldJazzDrummer]

Is by chance Capt Q A surveyor for hire ?? Also, so lucky to have found him.I really like this one.

[@YachtHunters]

Yes the HR boats are incredibly well made. He is not a surveyor but we have a good friend, Jim, who is… you can see him here (and his contact info is in the video) SAILBOAT BUYING TIPS - Part 2! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKKagnikgZiKhpo

[@wombatdk]

Quite lovely boat by the looks of it, for a decent price. Not a boat for me, but it is lovely nonetheless.

[@scyz2807]

Nice boat!

[@YachtHunters]

We agree!

[@judsonquiaoit8256]

Every Thursday is Thanksgiving for me with you two Turkeys, love our Turkeys....

[@YachtHunters]

Happy holidays!

[@peterhelbers9169]

Nice review liked it a lot. Just a small remark "Auf Wiedersehen" is German, in Swedish it is "Farväl" 🙂. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@YachtHunters]

excuse us please we are Americans and we have to live with that but we do try lol thank you for your note tot ziens

[@bendaves77]

We need a update on Ran-Dayyys boat... thanks for the great video and information gentlemen

[@bendaves77]

My wife says I'm crazy but I'm used to it.. I'm planning on buying 20 acres in the southern part of our great America at the beginning of next year and I plan on putting a 5acre pond onto the property. After it fills and is stocked with fish I'm wanting to buy a older classic sailboat and put it in the pond and live aboard it.. I think it would make a wonderful small home for her and I and eventually it will become a guest house

[@YachtHunters]

That’s good crazy. Could be fun until you wake up and want to haul up the anchor and head for the horizon … oops

[@carlcarlamos9055]

@Ben Daves Considering that alligators are ranging into South Carolina now, you may want to thoroughly research that move before making it. Take care.

[@bendaves77]

@@carlcarlamos9055 I won't be moving to that area.. where I'm planning on going there's no alligators

[@NotOnYourLife]

Nice find! Not much better than a HR at a screaming price/condition. If I was into a small (ish) boat this would be on my short list. The extra jewelry is easily removed and that boat will go almost anywhere at almost any time.

[@YachtHunters]

for sure she is a little gem and with very little help an able sailor

[@thatguy2408]

I like it. For that money though, pending a decent survey, I’d want an AIS thrown in along with some type of insurance for standing rigging, etc. or throw in a wind vane or a hydro generator. Great pedigreed boat.

[@YachtHunters]

good luck never hesitate to ask

[@christinec1928]

This was a timely video for me with the info on the steering. I'm on the verge of making an offer on my first boat, an Erikson 27. I don't have any experience with wheel steering. Is it the right thing for a boat that size, and if not, can a wheel be easily converted to a tiller steering system? I've learned so much from your videos. Thanks,

[@YachtHunters]

when you have a wheel there is always a way to rig a back up tilller in case of a failure .. but in a boat that size the cockpit is not as roomy as larger boats so it is nice to not have a tilller swinging thru the cockpit knocking knees etc

[@markbailey6051]

I like a tiller on a 27 and the Erikson is a great boat!

[@neovo903]

I saw one of these which needed the teak deck work for only £31.5k

[@josephsichting8162]

I want it and I will see you somewhere in South America!

[@YachtHunters]

remember to pay for her

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Ive never seen a rear frame that high.. why? A water jet pump would reduce the drag and give the same control. That boat was built for Northern Waters so hence full weather protection is a major consideration.. Flat glass panes Can be replaced easily in the event of a breakage.. curved not so easily.

[@YachtHunters]

i have no idea what the previous owner was thinking

[@akathesquid5794]

ALWAYS have an autopilot tiller arm separate from the quadrant

[@YachtHunters]

a good lesson from Edson

[@Jyskall]

Thats an amazing boat for an amazing price, in europe you would pay at least 50% more for this. The old Hallberg-Rassy usally are around 100.000€. This is not so crazy equiped but in really great shape.

[@YachtHunters]

all offers are always welcome to any seller

[@greenwave819]

Captain Q is still pretty spry!

[@10lauset]

.. Cheers to you.

[@invictus5675]

Hope the captain get better soon !!

[@YachtHunters]

its Randay who is recovering thank you

[@invictus5675]

@@YachtHunters 😎

[@detectivedave1]

Maybe the wrong question but it comes from a novice sailor with a background in power boating. We really enjoy your episodes and have learned a lot about sailboats. I'm wondering if you could mention what the speed is, under power, of the various boats you review. Thanks Capt Q and Randy.

[@YachtHunters]

All these displacement hulls both power and sail are restricted to the length of the waterline To determine a boats speed take square rout of the lwl (load waterline)and multiply by 1.23. All displacement can exceed those numbers but only with an inordinate amount of additional Hp or wind Do the math first The joy of displacement hulls lies in the low speeds which keep your vertebra intact

[@detectivedave1]

@@YachtHunters Thanks Captain Q. As an old timer powerboater, I should have known that answer. Old age.... Your is the best site, by far, for someone wanting to learn about sailboats. Thanks you!

[@CoolCompanySE]

"Auf wiedersehen" is "På återseende" in Swedish 🙂

[@YachtHunters]

excellent... thank you for the tip!

[@scomo532]

Hey Capt’n Q we incessantly heah about the PB (LeCompte 56) but you nevah shayh any tales of the daring do on that vessel. We need sea stories! Please relate a few oah write a danger book so we can fill in your mysterious sailing background. It’s ok to include Ran day in those stories if warranted. Come on Cap, open up!

[@YachtHunters]

hahaha 52'

[@scomo532]

@@YachtHunters 52, 56, whatevah, WE WANT SEA STORIES! Maybe you should do a special video with RanDay recounting your racing days. Shields etc. love those Shiields!

[@scomo532]

@@YachtHunters 52, 56, whatevah, WE WANT SEA STORIES! Maybe you should do a special video with RanDay recounting your racing days. Shields etc. love those Shiields!

[@Dryer_Safe]

Nice boat. I have a weakness for that aft cabin layout in a small boat. I just wonder how it sailed if the glaring issues mentioned were corrected. It's general shape and underbody does not seem to justify the need for such a large engine.

[@YachtHunters]

this will not be a greyhound but will be slow and steady and get you wherever safely the motor was part of the original cconcept which makes a lot of sense its power makes up for the lack of waterline and sailors rarely cruise a-b on sails alone unless they are racing interesting concept

[@DanneIDasset]

Have a good day 🇺🇲 Ha en bra dag 🇸🇪 🙃

[@YachtHunters]

Tak!!

[@YachtHunters]

???

[@atomisum6445]

"I'm not taught to learn" 🤣

[@ericrohde7194]

Captn and Randay...I own a Rasmus which also has a custom solar arch /davits in the back. Suggestions for how to set a 4 panel array if not the gym set? I can put the dingy on the deck but the arch seems absolutely necessary. Thoughts? Love you guys...Fair winds...

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Eric! We see a lot of the flip-up ones that connect to the lifelines that are a little less obtrusive… there are also flexible ones you can mount to a cabin top or top of the dodger…