$99,500USD FAST BLUEWATER SAILBOAT!! Sailboat for sale - Huisman 44 - EP 118

[@neovo903]

I think this boat can be summed up in a few words, "Carpenters Dream" or "Concours D'elegance". Pretty much every surface was immaculate and beautifully varnished.

[@swiftmatic]

Wotta YACHT!! STUNNING

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

I could happily spend the rest of my days and leave this world on that boat …

[@YachtHunters]

You’d have me for a shipmate

[@glyntutt1586]

Okay….. how about a 3 way split?

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

@@glyntutt1586 All good

[@glyntutt1586]

@@thomasdecarlo8543 so… do we have someone else in mind?

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

@@glyntutt1586 We are all good

[@firstnamelastname9013]

I was excited when i saw how animated the captain was i knew we were in for a treat. 👏👏👍👍

[@chuck571]

You guys are so good at what you do. I've learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you.

[@dmitch1177]

In the very early 50’s in Bermuda,my father would take me to what is now the Rosedon hotel to listen to the orchestra in which his good friend and golfing buddy played woodwind. These yachts and your music remind me of those halcyon days. Thank you both so much for these trips.

[@YachtHunters]

sounds like a lovely environment. thank you for the note!

[@Themothershipsailing]

Yet another absolute stunner! I had the pleasure of being moored next to Huismans over the years in the Netherlands and they were all elegant and boats with presence - Only the Fins build better than the Dutch.. absolutely beautiful and thanks for another lovely boat!

[@YachtHunters]

And where are you from. ???🤗

[@Themothershipsailing]

@@YachtHunters Well, Australia, but I have Dutch blood and a Finnish boat (Swan) soooo...

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you Captain Q and Randay for another Thursday evening boat tour. Best way to spend the evening. Have a great weekend both of you.

[@carlcarlamos9055]

Another fine boat. Thanks for what you do guys. Take care.

[@neilmartin2916]

I thought this Yacht would achieve a 60 Captain-She deserves an owner who will carry her forward as an heirloom preserved as a piece or art that delivers wonderful summer memories.

[@YachtHunters]

Funny you should say that actually after I got home and thought about it I called Randy and told him I think I underscored it. But that may work to the good fortune of the Keynote viewer who sees an undervalued opportunity lol

[@neilmartin2916]

@@YachtHunters Great Show either way!

[@malachy1847]

Hose Geometry should be looked at both on the Suction and especially on on the Discharge of the Circulation Pump, On the Suction have a Lager hose with a step down fitting fixed onto that side allowing a greater suction lift through the pump and on the Discharge no sharp radius bends directly coming off the pump, just come STRAIGHT out for more that several diameters of the hose, before a slow swept looping hose... this will give better flow and less pressure and less turbulence coming out of the pump thus less strain on those Hose Clips...and less pressure drop which can cause Vapour Bubbles and erode the Rubber Impeller before it's time...Great Boat... Great Upload Captain...

[@BrianNavalinsky]

There was always so much hydrodynamic drag on the trim tabs, I was never convinced they worked. Now, Dick Carter's pivoting keels always hooked me. Another great boat and informative review. Thanks, Captain.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you for watching

[@karaDee2363]

Thank you Captain for another great tour and professional opinion as always..❤️

[@drdro7254]

Excellent preparation and knowledgable!

[@markblackburn5615]

Loved this episode. Slight possible correction: it almost sounded to me that Cap'n Q said the Herreschoff Ketch that was campaigned by Bob Johnson and was first to finish in the '63 Transpac, was the 3/4 version Tioga. Ticonderoga, owned by Bob Johnson was 72' overall. She set a record and was first to finish in the '65 Transpac (9:13:51:02). In the '71 Transpac, Windward Passage--still the most beautiful racing boat on the West Coast--set a new course record (9:09:06:48). When the 90' ketch "Morning Star" set a new record of 10:10:13:09 for the race in 1949, the yachting editor of the Los Angeles Times said there would never be another record set! 10 days 10 hours was as good as it would EVER get! He'd be rolling over in his watery grave to learn that the 100' maxi-yacht Comanche set a new record of 5:01:55:26 in 2017. Appreciated the discussion of the differences of an aluminum hull! Sail on!

[@YachtHunters]

Excellent! Thanks for the details and correction!! 👍👍

[@farminfotay6987]

You guys do such a great job. Thank you for the work you put into it!!

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure! thanks for watching!

[@peterm4475]

Gurney also designed Great Britain II which took line honors in the first two Whitbreads (73 - 74 and 77 - 78) and eventually completing five. On another topic the fabled 1966 C&C "Red Jacket" is currently for sale in Mississauga, Ontario and would make a great topic for one of your videos.

[@dray050653]

Great history and a beautiful design!!!!!

[@liberationyachts007]

Great job! I've sailed many Royal Huisman's considerably larger but their workmanship across all disciplines has always been outstanding! Keep up the good work.

[@Tobias912]

Love the SNL throwback, thank you guys

[@Tobias912]

Also I tweeted to Denty Moore for you again

[@YachtHunters]

hahahah thank you. we're having a little cheeky fun...

[@jerrym3261]

Excellent as always! I didn't know there was more than one Bob or Robert Johnson related to sailboats, I mean, what would be the odds. I was comforted to find out that the Bob Johnson I thought I knew all about wasn't this Bob Johnson. Bob K is Island Packet Yachts, Bob F is this whole other guy.

[@bendaves77]

Wow what a great vessel she is.. I really enjoy the ones who have the extra time put into fit and finish and this boat is one of those

[@vonjegglin]

Super-musher! I love that term.

[@xbioman7882]

As a kid and junior sailor, I followed Windward Passage's exploits closely. While I never got to sail on her, I did get some great shots of her when she was sailing in the Big Boat Series in SF Bay. Such a beautiful boat. Especially (to me) in her old ketch configuration.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for sharing! what a thrill to even see her underway

[@friarfox]

My Thursday is made once again thanks to you fellows. I have mixed feelings about this one mostly because the interior hints more of a racer than a cruiser. The finish is beautiful though and with that fireplace, I'm thinking an inlet off British Columbia in the fall foliage would be highly enjoyable. Carry broccoli as bear repellent. Bears hate broccoli and homework. Cheers Captain Q and Ran Day. Another success story.

[@YachtHunters]

and forest fires.... they really don't like those either 😂 Cheers, Friar!

[@YachtHunters]

But we are not suggesting you might start a forest fire to ward them off. Lol

[@stinksterrekerinski4450]

Always entertaining and educating. Thanks

[@madisondeans5566]

Niccceee!!! Really sweet boat! Thanks guy's another great find!!

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure! thanks for watching! :)

[@gregsage1605]

Non sponsored can of something. Love it!

[@YachtHunters]

Cheeky 😁

[@paulhaas4299]

Thank you. I love having my Thursday dinner with Captain Q.

[@YachtHunters]

Cheers Paul, thanks for watching

[@ThoughtfulWander]

What a beauty of a boat! Thanks for sharing!👍👍

[@dennismacdonald2003]

Thanks again Captain Q and Ran day

[@YachtHunters]

thanks for watching, Dennis!!

[@andrewmoylan6295]

Wow 54 years old this yacht and how awesome is she!!! Just stunning and aluminium...incredible pretty yacht .You must have had to pinch yourself Captain..love this yacht

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Royal H build and deal in some of the worlds most luxurious super yatchs these days.. This is a more sporting function Orientated yacht.. by the fit out but a quality build guaranteed. Definately a historic design development that will reward its owner who learns its way of doing things..

[@bombadil776]

Really appreciated that bit about steering system maintenance

[@YachtHunters]

Underrated importance for most owners maintainec

[@jeffhidalgo8457]

I just looked at last weeks Dickerson...Oh man what a boat!

[@YachtHunters]

tough to be the value of that one!!

[@jeffhidalgo8457]

@@YachtHunters , My wife told me not to buy it! I got a bit teary. It wont last.

[@cartwright420able]

I've sailed on Windward Passage. Magnificent !!!

[@georgeburns7251]

Thanks for showing this really old boat. Interesting how they differ from more modern craft

[@YachtHunters]

In such a neat cool beautiful way

[@scyz2807]

Such a wonderful sailboat!

[@jorgefinol8620]

Loved the dinty moore blur!!! Brilliant!

[@herberthahn6964]

I always look forward to your show, there is always something to learn.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you

[@janhbhugo5085]

What a nice boat ! I’ll take that .

[@melinda5777]

Love the video. I haven't heard the word DITTY BAG sense I left the USS YOSEMITE AD-19. Memories!!🙏❤🇺🇸⛵👣

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you for your service! Cheers, Melinda!

[@melinda5777]

@@YachtHunters My Pleasyre!!!

[@atomisum6445]

10:10 I call that bling. Polish her up and it'll be bling bling! 😆

[@scomo532]

Hey Cap, you didn’t mention the need to hang a chunk of Zn over the side at anchor attached to the shrouds with a battery cable. A common practice with Al yachts to fight electrolysis of the hull. I sailed on an Al CNB 76, very powerful, study vessel. I agree that Al yachts are great, but they do require vigilent maintenance.

[@joshuamontgomery4992]

This whole time I thought the suspenders were for "red, green show"....just clicked it's gotta be for the bow lights

[@buttrumpus]

I’ve owned Gurney’s most popular design for a number of years, an Islander 36 from 1972, that has sailed and raced in nearly every port from Vancouver to Acapulco, so seeing this boat was a treat. The design language is similar enough to make me assume this boat would sail like an absolute dream. If only it were on the west coast!

[@YachtHunters]

Truck or canal :-)

[@TheDWZemke]

Thank you. Very nice job. Looking forward to your sponsorship from Dinty Moore

[@Chris-hq7nl]

I love the dark wood in the interior.

[@YachtHunters]

agreed 👍

[@davidnichols147]

Wow!

[@oldtownnole]

Nice!

[@sdcofer52]

I really love you guys Randy and Captain Q. I'm ready to sell my house and go away for some undetermined years. This looks like the perfect boat. Single hander. May need some alterations to make it so.

[@alfreddaniels3817]

Keep learning.

[@gordonshaffer5560]

The only thing I didn't really like was the lack of outward visibility from the main saloon. Unless I missed it the only windows I saw were in the aft (sort of) owners cabin. The transition from there to the main saloon left me confused and I had to go back several time and re-watch it to understand the physics of it all. That said it was a beautifully built boat, very nice layout and exceptional woodwork for a 50 year old vessel. Another fine video leaving me wanting more. Eagerly looking forward to the next one already!

[@aaronnunn5240]

At 7 minutes.. even looked like Ran Day! So funny..

[@Troyhicks1322]

Nice sail boat

[@tomhermens7698]

The open lockers behind the sink must have doors !!! Think about a heavy seaway having a pot of mustard flying around your ear !!!!

[@dennisfromoz6436]

Superb vessel, great coverage, not sure about the Captains white washed shoes and the rolling pin dent in his cap...LOL Great work guys....Cheers.

[@beverlyaslett7871]

Dear captain and ran-day. I always love the history and discussion of hulls and rudders and efficiency. I’d love to hear more about the difference in boats going to windward and weather helm problems. It was interesting about aluminum vs fiberglass. Were those bubbles in the paint possible corrosion? I thought your rating was generous and understand those ratings are largely based on captain’s bias (and why not it is your channel and expertise.) my own thoughts were this boat is more a racing boat and not enough creature comforts for me to dream about. I’d want a little more headroom and most definitely a larger berth for napping at anchor and perhaps romance. I look forward to thursdays and appreciate the fun cheeky stuff that is slyly inserted. I think Nalleys chili could sit beside DM for companionship and choice.

[@thomaspaxton935]

Now that is a cool boat..

[@markscott358]

I only sailed as a youngster small sunfish and sunfins16 Hobbie cat no real training. I worked for a man that was a yacht racer and mountain climber . We worked for two years at Carolina Beach. Doing construction and Hardee's remodeling early 80s. I was in my early 20s Marine reserve. And had been married a couple of years. We sailed alot not joy rides. Hard bad weather adrenaline stuff. I mean massive waves and ocean on that sixteen footer was really flying no water at all flying off one wave to another off the side in a sling. On one hull just flying. I really miss that. What i would give to sail her or one of the others you've gone over. But this one the lines,aluminum she is magnificent. Fast and free to cut through the water. Unlike any you have ever shown before. Now I am truly truly jealous of anyone that could Owen and sail such a ship or spend last days living on her. Now for me. I don't think for any amount could purchase such a ship!!! Lol little much huh, in love.To me total perfection. My dream. That would make anyone proud. My opinion don't sale pass on!! Just saying.

[@YachtHunters]

Spot on. Thanks for watching

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Another beautiful yacht.

[@mountainmandale1587]

They need to sponsor you! Big time!

[@danielclint1033]

I love the galley.

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

Randy just cannot let go of all the steering info … can he.

[@YachtHunters]

😂 he's been indoctrinated!!

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

@@YachtHunters Yep … for sure …

[@burtpowell1344]

@@thomasdecarlo8543 I have been waiting for a follow up on Thru hulls. And, a primer on wiring updates.

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

@@burtpowell1344 I believe I heard on one episode that Randy has engineering background so he is leaning into his game strength …

[@kevio6868]

well proper steering seems pretty crucial for safety. No stone left unturned Ran Day. With most folks' schedule & budget these things do take time

[@loganjohnson3589]

I would have the back or the bench behind the wheel raised up for comfort and safety .She is a lady .I did have to chuckle about the flooring groaning 😉 as you walked around .Or maybe that was your shoes ? That Nav station however was to die for and that rubber? mate over the chart's ? was genius .

[@ridelots]

I wonder how you would get the prop shaft out? Very little space between prop and skeg.

[@RockDodger]

Beaut of a vessel. Only 99k away from my budget lol ;) I hope this comment finds yourself and the good Captain well safe and happy. All the best from a soggy damp and windy UK,, RD

[@YachtHunters]

thank you, RD!! We're all playing the lotto for our boat fund!

[@IamPreacherMan]

Haha. Damn. Did that triple master have two spinnakers. LoL.

[@dangallagher8034]

No more mention of DM? Bummer :)

[@danielclint1033]

Under that bubbling is corrosion and that is why it is bubbling. Very repairable as the Captain said.

[@johnnylightning1491]

So Captain, is there something I can put on my wife's cereal in the morning to make her like the water? The stainless gives a whole new meaning to brightwork. I think that the owner of this boat is in the beef business and he uses that chart table to butcher a side of beef. Very, very nice will cared for boat. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@YachtHunters]

Extra sugar?

[@10lauset]

Sweet boat. Cheers to you.

[@YachtHunters]

Cheers Laurie!!

[@rickstevens1479]

44 ft is enough boat where you aren't tripping over the crew but small enough to handle safely. PB for sure .. yous twos take care .

[@YachtHunters]

We hope to. Good observation

[@barrettadvertising]

Pixelated non sponsored canned food 😂😅😆

[@sallyb3]

Sweet!

[@adrianmarshall1484]

What a beauty🥰🥰.....we don't get spoil like this in the UK.

[@YachtHunters]

just a few overnight shifts to bring her back home 😆

[@adrianmarshall1484]

@@YachtHunters i will jump at the chance in a heart beat....lol 🤣.....

[@wkw4095]

LOL! "Call me when you find something better but that's going to give me a chance to get some long sleep in".

[@YachtHunters]

I was serious

[@svendhellested3463]

I had a house inspection friend look over my place. He took a screwdriver and poked at the rotten areas. I would like to take a screw driver to some of those bulges under the paint. Its not the paint that bubles, but the metal underneath. If the stuff is all over then the boat is done, aluminum or not. The man hours to grind, weld, and regrind out all those blemishes could be $$$.

[@rickjohnson1632]

Impressive boat 👍👍

[@invictusmaneo464]

What a beautiful boat, but man, there is at least 50-70k in work to make her fly again :D

[@rudbeckia885]

Raced against "Passage" on "Ondine"

[@YachtHunters]

which ondine the blackfin twin?

[@alfreddaniels3817]

Is this a family ocean crossing boat? No. This is a gentleman’s coastal racing boat. Beautifull though. I love your presentations but can you mix in some photos or videos from the owner where we can see the boat in action?

[@dwayne6402]

great video

[@matthewmonroe5338]

Interesting boat and really learned a lot on this one. I kind of like this one. Perhaps rework the v birth a bit. The condition looked very good. Few things to address. Curious your thoughts on repainting the hull or just stripping it of paint. I know that it is somewhat common to leave aluminum hulls without paint.

[@YachtHunters]

It is common to leave it bare… we would probably not be able to resist painting it flag blue with a gold cove stripe 😎

[@jamespollock994]

Did I miss when why the Dinty Moore company wanted their product blurred out? Seems like it was amazing advertising for them for free. Just curious if anyone knows? Thanks!

[@YachtHunters]

It WASN’T the company !!!

[@CowboyStag]

Minus 5. It needs a paint job good episode

[@YachtHunters]

oh ok this year or would you wait a bit?

[@CowboyStag]

@@YachtHunters - captain Q - if I were buying - I would want it ship shape before a splash

[@YachtHunters]

@@CowboyStag easy peasy. Just include that in your offer Either you get it or u don’t 🤗

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Beautifully designed aluminum boat. Have you put distance between yourself and "Dinty Moore Stew"?

[@jackwalby6257]

Q you know I love esoteric and this is it. Lovely. Shout out on the SORC comments. Wasn't Windward built on the beach in the Bahamas or am I confused with another boat??

[@YachtHunters]

“Beach” in Jamaica

[@jackwalby6257]

And yes a yacht!!

[@jackwalby6257]

Q did Google search and looks like Freeport Bahamas, article showed on the beach

[@SVLOKEE]

Can we get a Captain Q update? I'm thinking something might be wrong with his health after this long run of no new videos.

[@Bullseye1280]

1968... How do you check for corrosion in the interior supports, hull etc? Is the keel internal or bolted on? This might be the final item on my bucket list........ ! Worked for years on helicopter overhaul & repair, and a spot of corrosion (blister) on aluminum can turn into a nightmare.. Those blisters on the hull can run deep.. Are there marine surveyors that specialize in aluminum hulls?

[@peterbelanger2998]

Yes, an aluminum survey was performed by a specialist. Mistral is being walnut blasted, faired, and painted currently.

[@1silvervespa]

Spent lots of time in Nova Scotia for sure ....

[@danlindeke2561]

Has the Capt ever crossed Atlantic on QE2 or Queen Mary? How about freighter travel?

[@andybiddle4018]

Captain Q, you mentioned your father had a Columbia 57. I wondered what your opinion was of that boat.

[@YachtHunters]

magnificent... led to my love affair for all boats by Bill Tripp Jr....

[@19stacymoore]

i am a welder and a sailor. i think i want this boat. I dont have $100,000.00 though. dang!!!

[@YachtHunters]

Keep welding ….overtime 👍🏆

[@umbTraining]

Did DM dirty 😄

[@YachtHunters]

😂

[@FireyFlyman]

Nice. Just went under contract on a 1988 Shannon 43. Some leaks and cracking on the non skid. The survey came back with light to moderate blisters of 2 inches or less. Should I be concerned and walk away? And Randaay needs to do a jazz playlist on Spotify ;)

[@YachtHunters]

The boat is 35 years old. I would ask how extensive the blisters are and I would also ask where the leaks are. You refer to cracking around the non-skid, but is that just spiderwebs in the gelcoat? What is the asking price for that boat, and where is it located? We did an episode on one of those as I recall, and there’s an awfully nice boat and taken in total the items you mention do not seem to be exhaustively diminishing in any way and possibly more and cosmetic. She will not sync because of the blisters And legs can always be stopped, so… If you can find your local Boatyard, and ask him what it would cost to strip the bottom, put a fresh Apoxsee coat on it, grind out some of the cracks in the gelcoat and fill those and then just source the leaks wherever they might be

[@FireyFlyman]

@@YachtHunters - 5 of the through hulls are leaking, 3 port lights are leaking around the screws. Main mast leaks very slightly down to the keel. The boat was fully refitted at the Shannon yard in Bristol. Asking was 180 and the survey came in much higher. The surveyor said that he would address only the largest blisters of which there are about 10. He surveyed the boat 10 years earlier and said that the blistering was stable and that the hull was not at all compromised. And that the Fiberglass was so substantial that it was only the gelcoat. He said if the boat was 3 years old that it would be much more serious. The through hulls are Apollo bronze in good shape and only need rebuidling. I was able to lay eyes and feel around all 17 through hulls. The steering quadrant and centerboard cable are in excellent condition. The auto pilot is hydrolic so in the event of a cable failure the auto pilot should be a good back up before having to use the spare tiller. As far as the non skid - it appears to be cosmetic, the Surveyor felt that I should sail and enjoy the boat after addressing the leaks and bottom paint for a year before any investment. Seems like sound advice? Thanks for your advice and for talking me out of a new Moody in Moody. This boat has a safer cockpit, better sail flexibility, and a battleship keel with a rudder that looks almost Orca proof for almost 750k less money for now! The interior is crazy nice. No laminated wood anywhere. Solid Mehagony under the sole. New fuel, water tabks, updated electronics, electrical, standing rigging and sails all done in 2016... And when you look back at it - hard to take your eyes off it!

[@davidwhite2011]

I came upon a man with one shoe. Asked him where he lost the other. He responded he just found the one. My guess is the fair lead was on there just for docking for a particular slip.

[@YachtHunters]

Or maybe couldnt afford the other after building the boat?

[@randaljameslynch3863]

How 'bout that beautiful ceiling in the v-berth!

[@daylesuess552]

Love the boat and the presentation but did y'all use a different lens on this episode?

[@owenbrand4341]

I bought a case of that canned food product directly because of the slow and consistent presentation on this channel. It's time they sponsored this channel already.

[@YachtHunters]

A case ???? Omg what have we done?

[@owenbrand4341]

@@YachtHunters Indeed! Love your channel.

[@ross82]

I’m sure S&S went away from full keels only after D Carter entered the scene.

[@danielsondavidf]

“… a nanosecond” Now that’s performance.

[@YachtHunters]

CQ can be quick like that!

[@Troyhicks1322]

Should the deck teak wood be varnished?