A Crazy Or Perfect Boat? 6 Cabins In A 52 Ft Boat! - Ep. 175:1 RAN Sailing

[@rerolley]

Two Ran Sailing videos in 1 weekend. What a treat! Looking forward to tomorrow's episode.

[@hansschweikert9153]

I thought "This is the boat!" in the beginning, but now think otherwise. Very compartmentalized and a galley for only one! I love the work you guys are doing here. Really forces me to examine what I am looking for in a boat myself.

[@larryboles629]

A awesome boat!! Covert V-berth to work shop. Covert one of the cabins to a pantry. Replace the 27 year old engine. New head plumbing. What a wonderful canvas to make into a perfect boat. The inside helm station is amazing. The only down side I see is the 7' 10" draft. Thanks for another great vid.

[@voilierbagatelle6592]

Contrary to some comments bellow, I see a lot of plus in that boat. Aft cabin with a little room for baby. A nice roomy and bright pilot house with a fantastic view for when you will sail in higher latitudes. Like Johan said, when at sea, you will appreciate the not so roomy layout below to give you something to grab. One of the middle cabin can be modify to accommodate a washing machine. The other will be perfect for storing lot of big and heavy stuff. You can leave the front cabin for an eventual crew member or more stuff (not too much and heavy in front). Furling main sail and a pair of electric winches are another plus for a light crew. Bow thruster for a boat that size is a must. Lot of space on the deck. Center cockpit. Big davit and support for solar panels. GLUED teak deck (no screw) ! Lot of space in the engine room. If the engine have been well maintained, you know the quality of Volvo Penta engines ;-). A nice four folding blades propeller. Rudder on a skeg. Of course, there is a lot of details you did not show us. Are there some minus we did not see ? How are the sails and the rigging ? The asked price seem reasonable and leave some room for negociation. Well, let see the other boats for a comparison...

[@patrick35400]

Too expensive, and my opinion is the same as the lady.

[@tbucknor]

Great tour, especially with your details on the specs, as well as the ability to live on and access repair. Thanx.

[@jfd4755]

Exciting, I am on doing this too I did it in 1980 around the world solo at 20, from Belgium and for 8 years, I am going again soon, you picked up a nice one.

[@RANSailing]

That’s awesome, fair winds!

[@funnyglow2096]

The scenery is so beautiful and stunning.Very enjoyable! Reminds me of my trips where I take the good music like the Guns N Roses, Imagine Draongs or the Delta Parole and then enjoy the powerful feeling of the sea. ¡vamos!

[@donb4386]

Terrific vessel, for the right family. Malin’s comments on the effective use of space for your family are well taken. I live on a small sailboat (Bayfield 32) and appreciate the value of space. Especially when entertaining. It’s so constraining to not be able to get up and comfortably move around when having a few people on board. I’m not sure if the cored hull is a valid concern but I’d be more comfortable with a solid hull. Good tour. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@DRCarpetDR]

Awesome Galley. Best I have seen on a reasonably sized boat.

[@whiztler]

It's like a masterclass "how to buy a sailing yacht". Great episode as always!

[@sailingavocet]

it totally is

[@MikeSantis]

Or how not to 🙂

[@jimjenkins673]

Malin describes a cat at 17:04. You guys aren’t even sailing and still my favorite sailing channel. ,,,,,,,,,,/),,,,,,,,,fair winds you three.

[@kathyfendel7967]

Thank you for sharing your search! I am learning a lot about how to be a thoughtful buyer and what items to check out from watching you. The boat is beautiful but I understand why it wouldn't be for you (or me either as I don't like the feeling of being "closed in"). As an adjunct thought - I am also enjoying the glimpses of Sweden and hearing both of you pronounce the names of the places you are driving through! And finally - NICE car, very "scrappy" and probably very nimble as well! Thank you again for sharing!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Nice boat bit as you say lots crammed in there. Not seen a Forbes before so thanks for sharing. Look forward to next boat tour. Andy 🇬🇧

[@Oggiwara1]

The Forgus 52 is in my book one of the most perfect and sturdy long distance cruisers in that size range.

[@LearnToSailMexico]

With the right budget, I’d go looking for a Nauticat 515. Our custom Bruce Roberts is basically a steel copy of the Nauticat 43. Having now lived aboard our pilothouse sailboat for nearly 3 years, I couldn’t go to a boat that i a) couldn’t command from an inside helm, and b) where I couldn’t sit in my raised salon and see all around the boat at all times. Several times we’ve seen vessels dragging down on us at anchor, can keep a proper lookout on passage while dry and warm etc, whereas the submarine salons on most boats - we wouldn’t have a clue what’s going on around us! Things I’m sure you’ve already considered

[@MikeSantis]

Isn't Nauticat a motor sailboat? And not a sailboat?

[@LearnToSailMexico]

Mike Santis not at all. The older nauticat designs, i believe it was a 35’ & 42’ designs were considered motor/sailors, but later models were redesigned for modern sailing performance, such as the 43’ and 515. Google/youtube them, they’re unbelievable vessels!!

[@roscoejones4515]

"This is quite hideous actually". Haha, you took the words out of my mouth! And that was before I saw the baby blue lower down! Yeah, too cut up, the original owner must have been a sailing orphanage. Too bad because otherwise there is a lot to like. The raised salon is nice, and the woodwork is beautiful, and I like the cockpit and helm. Looking forward to tomorrow's tour!

[@philgray1023]

The original owner was probably taking groups of 6-8 people on ocean sailing training courses at €1500 per person for a week. Top quality upholstery replacement €5000.

[@chronicawareness9986]

lol they where a sailing orphanage

[@santosbay]

very nice boat, nice and good looking. thanks for sharing. have a nice weekend

[@327365hp]

I love boat shopping with you guys!

[@FamilyMadVentures]

I love it! I'd probably turn at least one of the bunks into an office space, but what a great boat, where you can have a little bit of division between the social spaces. Kids can all have their own space and grandparents can come and stay too.

[@mikesawyer9209]

These are great segments! Keep it up!

[@DocHolle1]

Nice couple with a dream in his head ..... and many plans in his brains. Nice !

[@edrosenberger6947]

I really like this Forgus 52 but two things prevent a sale for me....the almost 8 ft. draft and the balsa core. It does have an almost ideal length of 52 ft. and its displacement of almost 52,000 lb. means it should be sea kindly. Like Malin, I feel a bit closed in and I wouldn't need 5 cabins. I'd turn 2 cabins into 1 large one and 2 others into a work shop/spare parts room. I really like the inside helm station. I'm hoping you two find the right sailboat for your needs and one you both fall in love with!!

[@corujariousa]

This boat seems to be well maintained. I like the layout. Safe galley... Perhaps not a bad choice but you know best. Enjoy the ride. All the best to the 3 of you. 😊

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Impressive. Great craftmanship on this one.

[@JonPFlowerday]

Good to see you guys, hope all is well.....peace and love......

[@jonathanmeek9490]

Yep, that is THE boat. It is perfect. The center cockpit is convenient for small children. Bow thrusters help for single handed docking. Big windows and internal helm good for being underway and safely keeping an eye on little ones.

[@mattpower8394]

Wow that boat is a maze!

[@meganote]

Y’all would have to get busy to fill those cabins with kids! Ha ha! I agree that maybe a more open interior would be more desirable. Kids would love that boat, though. Thanks for the tour. Excited about Ran II!

[@stinkintoad]

I really like it that you're not switching to a Catamaran!

[@markdraper4087]

Completely agree.

[@jay_leng]

Deeply obsessed by this beauty!

[@elanthys]

Deck saloon with inside steering station is a major plus in my book, but I have the feeling cramming 6 cabins in a 52ft was a bit too much. Ends up with tight spaces and a bit claustrophobic by the look of it. Galley seems like a nice snug fit for bluewater cruising, lots of things to hold onto... I could see #4 repurposed as a workshop, and maybe #6 as food/spares storage... It's certainly an interesting take.

[@tomd.3082]

I really like this boat. Center cockpit with a pilot house. That's a 👍👍 in my book. I could overlook the small cabins as long as it had some new upholstery... LOL.

[@sailingavocet]

Wow! how awesome, you guys are doing it right!

[@petewhite85]

Interesting and those extra cabins could be used for storage but it is a maze and as you seem to say not a lot of room to move about. Looking forward to the next boat tour.

[@flyingdutchman7585]

If I was going to put down 200k on a boat, I would do my best to hire Johan to inspect it for me. The money for his time, transportation, etc would more than make up for a costly miss when buying a boat. It's something you may want to do as a part time gig Johan, I am sure there are lots of people that would pay good money for someone with your level of knowledge and expertise when it comes to boats and sailing. Always impressed by your keen eye and savvy.

[@paulquigley1855]

Beautiful boat guys. Those extra cabins just offer you more flexibility for a growing family and guests that may come on board from time to time. In any case, I hope you folks get a boat soon that suits you.....I love sailing with you. God bless.

[@WildThingss]

So lovely to watch your boat hunting process, especially when you video tour boats in person that I've been checking from afar through pictures... Maybe some older 45-55' HRs next? You have such good taste. I appreciate the well-informed perspectives that you both bring, it is very thoughtful and useful content you are creating now, even though you aren't sailing! Best of luck.

[@jamesgood6065]

Thank you for a very informative tour.

[@gutsanglory1]

I liked the look of that one, but maybe i just like all the nice old wood work. I find lots of new boats feel so plastic to me. Cant wait to see tomorrows find! Cheerz!

[@olekristoffersen9298]

Really a nice bluewater cruiser, solid keel and rudder, and i love the possibillity to sit inside on wet or stormy days on passages. A lot potential in a boat like this, and cabins can be used as utility rooms for Washer/dryer, and more. Only drawback i see is it seem a little bit "dark" inside, if compared to more modern cruisers, but looks to be safe and sturdy boat.

[@just-dl]

Love the Forgus 52! I can see a lot of use for the extra cabins, that would be wasted by just expanding other spaces, which are clearly big enough. thanks for the walkthrough! I've not met this manufacturer before. (I'm new to boats.)

[@padthai411]

Yes that's a big bonus having a steering station inside that dog house, looks like a fun but solid ocean cruiser, a bit pricey, lets hope if you choose it, you come in at a much lower price. Boats are boats, and one should never get hung up on a boat before buying it, or else one does end up paying the price. There are so many boats looking for owners, more than there are owners looking for boats, so the market is definitely in your favour.

[@Bravo21]

Looks like a nice comfortable boat for a family with kids... 150hp is a Huge diesel. Much bigger with more weight and fuel consumption than necessary. I wonder why the original owner went with one that big - did he see it as a motor-sailor? A boat that size could easily get along nicely with one 60-85hp. Not a fan of a cored hull or decks though, especially under water unless its foam. They all develop leaks eventually... better a core that does not absorb water, rot and stays strong.

[@operator0]

Hard to find anything without Balsa core at that price range.

[@deeparks3112]

3-4 cabins, yeah, you'll have one to grow on... six! I don't think so for all the reasons you've given. A very nice vessel and I like it, but keep looking. I know what will happen, with you two it will be love at first sight and you'll both know when you find The One. Smile.

[@NELLIE3588]

I like the way you both think about functionality, space and privacy. Looking forward to your next boat review. The Mossback Sailor👍👍

[@d.g.rohrig4063]

As cozy as this boat is, it looks like it was built to house all the relatives and grandchildren on vacation. It’s a tight mouse maze! Losing some of the small cabin walls would make the boat comfortably spacious!

[@sjp52047]

You haven't asked for opinions, but still, here's mine. of the two shown so far this is the best for a family. pluses and minuses as you have pointed out. looking forward to more. As a side, a youngster like you are about to have would love hiding from mom and dad in this boat. LOL! Regards, Solomon

[@KingsMom831]

Malin looking radiant & beautiful as usual! Even after her recent visit to the hospital and pretty terrifying medical scare. I just love your channel you guys! I would love to learn how to sail someday and I like that you guys give what I would consider to be a more authentic look at selling. You show the realities of it. Not just the smiling, happy, perfect (pretend) or YT side of sailing. Anyway, really excited to see the two of you become three. What an incredible life this tiny human is going to have with the two of you guiding its way through life. Thank you for sharing🙏🌎💜🌏🌴🌍🌈😁

[@kateristrobel2022]

Seats covers wonderful for a small child making a lot of mess, easy to clean.

[@edwardjablonski621]

Congrats on the pup. Best wishes while on the hunt.

[@attilaberthoty6242]

I like these boat hunting videos (too) :)

[@Parakitedude]

Thanks, I saw that Forgus on blocket and was wondering about the interior and then you do this great review.

[@Fifties-kidat-themovies]

Big roomy boat for you both and your first 1st mate! Don't worry about filling those extra cabins with crew and guests because you're never going to have too much room. Pick the cabins that make the best locations for visitors and convert the others to storage, pantries or workshop? At least temporarily ...

[@wincrasher2007]

what a nice boat! it must have been really expensive when new - with all that complex joinery. Lots of great storage and room for crew. Great passage maker I'm sure.

[@Barbreck1]

I took interest in his boat also, guys. She's certainly a solid piece of kit. Glad you reviewed her for me! Great work!

[@billylallen2662]

This is going to be fun, so far, I have enjoyed both boats. I like the deck salon boats with steering. You might want this boat after you have three or four kids. ;-)

[@californiakayaker]

Yes, for a bunch of separate individuals that boat looks like it would work. Or small people who are couples. It looks like it was cut out to be for long passages but folks get off when they get there. ? It's set up for seating, not space. I love that keel.

[@Sarasdad91]

Johan, I honestly believe that Malin and you could build your own boat. You know allot about them. I liked the one on this video, and was thinking when you said there were too many cabins, that you could use them for extra storage, but that galley, although nicely designed, was built for someone the size of a monkey. That would be the only thing that would make me walk away.

[@snabelone]

"Här har vi då.. .another cabin"... Thats swinglish for you! :)

[@flatlander5054]

I think something with a center cockpit and pilothouse would suit you well. At least I would look for that.

[@weimstirling4799]

There is a Puffin 50 for sale in the Netherlands. Might be above budget but i think she s beautifull. Goodluck and enjoy the hunt

[@richarddickson3211]

The fact it is a snug boat, came over well on screen. Waiting till tomorrow. 🤞.😉

[@brendanhayes2752]

Great looking boat. The larger deck is very nice. Just don’t get your toe under one of those hatch lids!

[@sailingavocet]

owchie!

[@paratrond]

Nice video. And nice boat. Happy for your pregnancy, probably a little girl then😊👍. God bless❤

[@leosorbello7732]

This pedagree is great boat ,well built and planed .

[@pagodadr]

Palm trees in Sweden? Very nice touch!🍷🍷😎

[@carstengrove6214]

That boat looks sooo cool

[@kyle1520]

A cabin for each day of the week! 😄

[@rrrobeltnest7295]

nice boat keep looking

[@WaterFaucet24]

A cabin or two can be converted to storage...a place to put a second freezer and a clothes washer?

[@MikeSantis]

Johan needs also a working room with all his tools

[@michaelbeattie6874]

Open concept on a boat is a dumb idea. The most storage areas the better.

[@sanfranciscobay]

Always finish a boat tour with a front to back, stopping, panning and explaining what you are seeing on what side as you move aft.

[@bizim_eller]

1967 I was 6 years old, my pa and I traveled 700 km to pick up this station wagon car for the family, it was a 1959 skoda, pa drove it back home and I was the shotgun rider,I never forget that trip.

[@deibertmichael]

Look at Catamarans! Stable, Roomy, Safe, 2 Engines and space space space and yes they can be bought for 190 grand! 38 to 40 foot range.

[@ChessmasterHex]

Two hulls is twice the marina / port / entrance fee, two engines is twice the mechanical /electrical maintenance. Most catamarans have crazy exposed rudders which will wreck the hull upon collision with something nasty floating in the water. Catamarans sure are trendy but all their comforts wouldn't make me switch from a monohull, not that I could afford to anyway.

[@deibertmichael]

@@ChessmasterHex 90% of the time cruisers are at anchor! Twice everything is called back up!

[@kevinwhitcomb4495]

I have a 50 footer and in all honesty I'd recommend you guys go smaller. It's just too much boat in anything other than nice weather and open room. If you do go that big a bow thruster is mandatory...

[@abatesnz]

It's got one - right at the start you see it.

[@patricklindahl868]

Renovated engine can mean everything, from just some paint to carefully renovated. Soon it will be 30 years old whatever they say about the status.

[@voilierbagatelle6592]

My Volvo Penta 2003 is older than that and running very well. A quality diesel engine, well maintain, can run for a very long time. An oil analysts can say a lot about the health of the engine.

[@Frindleeguy]

@@voilierbagatelle6592 Most JD Marines get over 10k hours on the factory top end. There are several blogs with people running their John Deeres over 20k hours with nothing but oil changes. Quality diesels are basically indestructible. The turbos have way more problems than the blocks and top ends though. Lot more moving parts.

[@retiredfederalie178]

I wondered what you thought of those settee cushions? Hideous was a good word. Buttoned cushions are just good places to collect junk. With a little one you will have lots of food crumbs to deal with.

[@anselmooliveira7851]

😳 WOW! 😳52 ft and 6 cabins. 😳 Are you going to set up a Nursery (creche) sailboat? Let’s go 👏🏼😃 Let's be rooting for the Big Family of RAN 👏🏼😃

[@paulchristianson8714]

as a former tayana 37 cruiser, i suggest a cruising cat! also, just $700 for the vw? good negotiators!

[@rickt1866]

i just hope you guys get your dream boat you seem cool

[@haywood12]

I didn't even know that you were back. Got some catching up to do

[@asimsparks]

Nice size boat, but still cramped due to number of cabins. Also, steering cable and pulleys and other mechanical stuff seems to be hidden under things. An Amel, perhaps super maramu, if you can find at a good price will be very good. Protected helm, dedicated engine room, good steering rack etc.

[@jcl1201]

I don’t sail I’m just a fisherman I own fishing boats so I have no expertise in sail boats with that said have you ever looked at a catamaran from what I have seen they offer more room.. love your channel good luck on finding a new boat 👍

[@MrCrabbing]

I love looking round boats

[@larskronqvist9170]

We bougth our first boat from Olssons at Henån back in the 1960. It was a small "Eka" with square sails. In that way I can out of experience recommend a boat from that area! Good luck!

[@glenngutshall5507]

LOVE pilot house boats!

[@92fsoakcreek]

A person loves a particular boat for its esthetic qualities. We generally hate a boat for the lack of practical qualities. Having been through this boat sizing problem from small to big to small again, I’ve come up with a basic rule. Spend 10% of the time looking at the general layout, quality of materials etc, and the rest on the mechanical and practical things, Err on the side of “next size larger “ rather than “next size smaller” up to the point where 2 grown adults are required on Emergency handling. I’ve gone from a 50 (2handed) to a 38 (1 handed). I really miss the big shower head and a good freezer.

[@abatesnz]

Boom furling or mast furling mainsail? You want boom furling for safety (if the furler jams, you can drop the haulyard to drop the sail, not so with a mast furler) and performance (can have full length batten to shape the sail).

[@santamulligan676]

Fergus isn’t really known in uk I didn’t like there was no way to escape from small cabins, looks good for northern hemisphere you’d be baking in the tropics

[@fredoooo5411]

Very cool boat !

[@Chuck-gd9rr]

The design looks like long range adventure/charter with 4-6 guests.

[@EZCheezyBeef]

Kids would love this place...

[@sailinghaldis]

Would this boat have suited your needs now? It seemed nice and would have fixed up nicely. One of the 6 bedrooms could have made a decent workshop. It seemed a bit cramped and dark down below though.

[@MrJhchrist]

There's enough mahogany inside that boat to build a rain forest!

[@p.d.smithjr.3277]

Love the boat! One cabin could be converted to a workshop. Some of the top bunks could be made storage. If it can be sail singlehanded, you might want to think about it. Regards, Dave

[@lydiaajohnson]

You may have found the boat I am looking for. Thanks! upgrading the cushions is easy. Actually, I would love to find a boat like that on the U.S. east coast. I need space to carry supplies to indigenous island villages and those of developing island nations. There's room for crew and supplies.

[@met9009]

I was thinking while I was watching the first part that it seemed a bit claustrophobic, and was wondering if that was preferable on passage then you guys said the same thing. haha I am excited to see what you guys will end up with. Ran was such a beautiful boat and curious to see what the new home will be like.

[@RohanTheBT]

Except for the deck saloon it looks a very claustrophobic boat

[@egolliher6933]

Excellent enjoy your videos very much would love to go sailing one day I don't believe it is in the cards so I will journey along with you 😊😊

[@cfgyvr6321]

the perfect boat is one that can accommodate 8 for cocktails, 4 for dinner, sleeps 2

[@danielclint1033]

I assume you mean in mast furling. Personally, well I agree that with two people on a boat that size, mainsail furling is great; however, I would prefer in boom furling. What happens if the wind pipes up and your only able to get the main partially furled? You can not drop the sail, you can ease the sheet and let the sail beat its self to death but that’s not a good option. If an in boom system fails, of course you can always drop the sail. Also with an in boom system you can have a properly battened main sail. I live by anything that can fail, eventually will.