A Little SAILBOAT that Packs a BIG Punch! At $23,900 this Pacific Seacraft Orion is ready now! SOLD

[@travistucker7317]

That's a lot of boat in 27 feet, in very nice shape.

[@boatfools]

Agreed!

[@jackchamberlain5993]

What a great boat, you guys are finding a lot of great boat this summer.

[@boatfools]

Doing our best! Thanks for watching!

[@nufsed]

Pacific Seacraft are well made yachts. I worked at a company situated directly across the street in Fullerton California when PS bought an old Dr.Pepper bottling facility and turned it into their shop. I would walk over from time to time, and they would let me go into the boats while they were doing the interiors and wiring and would answer questions and just show me around. In the office, on the wall there were postcards form all over the world that owners would send in.. I remember one Flicka 20 owner was in Tahiti. These boats can go anywhere. Well made American craftsmanship with timeless beauty and style.

[@boatfools]

That is amazing. How cool to have been witness to that. Thanks for sharing this! Such amazing sailboats! And thanks for watching!

[@josephdennehey4126]

What a great go anywhere sailboat for the price of a used car! I'm so impressed!!

[@patrickfalter4487]

I remember Captain Q doing a video on the other model in the winter in the middle of Maine somewhere. That was a nice boat, but needed work. This one is a beautiful example. Would love to own this boat. Thanks for showing us guys as always.

[@boatfools]

I’ll have to go find that episode! I don’t recall it. Yes, this is a sweet example of the Orion. Thanks Patrick!

[@mhub3576]

Beautiful example of the Orion. Only thing I'd change is ridding it of the wheel steering and going tiller with a wind vane. Funny how the 3-feet shorter Dana sells at a fairly steep premium to the Orion despite being less boat. Both are highly capable vessels, but the Dana has the Crealock pedigree so you pay more. Clearly Mohrschladt also knew what he was doing when he drew the Orion, not to mention the PS Mariah 31. Cheers!✌🏼

[@boatfools]

Agreed! And thanks for the comment!

[@valerieb.4912]

Very nice starter boat for a solo sailor and a dog sailor Happy Sailing ⛵.

[@boatfools]

Exactly!

[@Dean_W-Cdn]

Thank you, Blue is my fav!

[@bos6782]

I was thinking that you guys need to show us your Morgan and take a sail with it. It would be a great video. Thx again for showing us a really nice small blue water boat.

[@boatfools]

If you dig deep in the archives there are some vids sailing the Morgan. We’ll probably do more. Out sailing her now actually!

[@kwchipman]

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[@proangler1961]

$23,900! I’ve actually got the cash for that. Add a solar arch and a couple of panels, add a steering vane, dodger and Bimini top and yore set. Now to work on my wife.

[@hazze3010]

Best of luck with that 😂

[@boatfools]

Hahaha!

[@travistucker7317]

Permission vs forgiveness Buy it!

[@derqatarzan4207]

Just buy it and set it all up super romantic and take her out on a nice sail with dinner, lights, flowers, the whole works. Make it about her and she'll love it.

[@blacktootherson]

Exactly the type of boat I’m looking for

[@MarkParshall-mg2fv]

Ken is in great shape. Rowing and talking (a lot😅) and not the least bit winded. Great job.

[@kwchipman]

Actually that was Tris, I was filming... but you should hear him on the headsets pulling up the anchor! 😀

[@MarkParshall-mg2fv]

That's right, YOU are (Canadian) Ken. Keep up the great work gents.

[@boatfools]

Dammit Ken! Getting a windlass.

[@petergrundy8081]

Good boat

[@johnnylightning1491]

Nice Bo at. I'm not sure those Maine cruising guides would do me any good as I would likely not stay in Maine very long (it's that winter thing) but if my wife would get on a boat with me I'd be all over this one. The only improvement I can see is the dink needs an outboard, but I got that covered with my mid 1960 Johnson 6 horse that runs like a dream. Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@nodogrunner]

Really need a "How To Get Your Wife Sailing" channel on KZbin.

[@boatfools]

We have an ancient Johnson 7.5 and it runs like a top!

[@boatfools]

Agreed! I get a day sail and maybe an overnight once a summer...Would love more!

[@fredliperson9171]

The first thing I would do is deep six that wheel and put in a simple room saving tiller...

[@mhub3576]

I've never understood why anyone would put a wheel on anything less than 35 feet LOA. 🤷🏻‍♂️. I've even seen a PS37 Crealock or two with tillers. Lovely.

[@overthehorizonadventurerid108]

I owned one of these in the early 90's and did exactly that. Removed the wheel, put in the tiller and a monitor windvane, it was great and the cockpit is so much bigger with it gone.

[@boatfools]

I can see that!

[@blacktootherson]

Honestly the style of it is worth it for me. I love a wheel on a sailboat

[@davidbrayshaw3529]

The first thing that I thought, too.

[@dirtyeric]

If she doesn't sell quickly she is on my radar when I get stateside.

[@pewseyrad]

It’s obviously nice 😊

[@pewseyrad]

If I had a dollar for every time they said nice I could’ve bought 2 😂

[@todddunn945]

You need some 8' Shaw and Tenney oars. Of course they would cost more than the dinghy. PSC built a nice boat. The only issue I have seen with the Orion is there can be rot in the bow sprit, so that is something to check. Personally I am not a big fan of wooden samson posts and would prefer beefy stainless or bronze cleats, but that is just me. Overall this looks like a nice boat. Of course, a 34 or 37 would be nicer. The PSC 37 is one of my all time favorite boats.

[@markl8hrop]

Bowsprit was rebuilt in 2006. No rot!

[@boatfools]

As always, Todd, thanks for your comments and insight! Yes, a sweet boat, and I, too, love the PSC 37. An awesome boat!

[@leecowell8165]

That's a helluva boat for the price. not a long keel though however this boat could be careened and you really don't hafta be concerned about a grounding.

[@boatfools]

Yep, and she just sold over this past weekend. Thanks for watching!

[@TheWaterbouy88]

Let it be a bromance row! 🫠

[@boatfools]

Haha! It's just not the same. And while he doesn't look heavy, Canadian Ken is a lot of dead weight to pull around in a dinghy. My wife would have been far lighter cargo...

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

Psc 27 a lot of boat for the buck and a real blue water to boot . I almost purchased one and was thinking it would be to small. Wrong l was .

[@boatfools]

She was much larger than I was expecting. Loved it!

[@monostripezebras]

nice boat

[@swiftmatic]

Yowza! Wotta BOAT!

[@boatfools]

Agreed!

[@kimhorton6109]

How much of a diesel can it carry? Is that engine all it would need to cruise?

[@boatfools]

Yep!

[@busherstudios]

Is it true that at that age you are limited in where you can cruise because you can't get full insurance for it unless you pay an arm and leg?

[@liamstone3437]

Yes

[@todddunn945]

Not really, I just changed insurers for my 1973 boat with no issues. Insurance shouldn't be an issue for a "new" boat like that. It can be an issue if you don't have sufficient experience on similar sized or larger boats.

[@freewillchoice8052]

@@todddunn945when you buy a boat and get insurance on the vessel the insurance company estimates the price they charge the applicant based on their experience?

[@boatfools]

I just did the same - no issues, saved $300/year.

[@boatfools]

They will ask about your experience. If you have no experience, it won't go well... If you need experience, take and ASA course. That will help with insurance.

[@cat30285]

Couple comments: the longer cockpit takes away from length in the cabin; boom vang looks like a Garhauer- not hydraulic; no settee on the starboard side in cabin, I might like the galley at the aft end of the cabin

[@boatfools]

Longer cockpit: That's true. It's also nice to have that livable space up on deck. This version actually has the longer cabin vs its predecessor, which includes a set of extra ports - so the best of both worlds, perhaps? Thanks for the insight re: boom vang. I missed that!

[@nodogrunner]

Once again, a boat you could buy and sail for the first year before changing anything.

[@boatfools]

100%. She’s ready to go! As always thank you for watching and for your comments!

[@seanrhone5306]

For an estate sale, it seems a little high.

[@dboboc]

A cutaway keel is not a full keel; it’s a long keel with a cutaway forefoot. Full keel boats are like Bristol Channel Cutters or Flicka 20’s.

[@boatfools]

Both are accurate, a full keel with cutaway forefoot or a long keel with cutaway forefoot. The third could include a modified full keel with cutaway forefoot, or more generically just a modified full keel. But the key is what it is NOT, which is a full keel...which I hope we made pretty clear. I appreciate the comment and will add clarity next time!

[@t.a.ackerman4098]

What is it's CG registered name?

[@markl8hrop]

Infinity, out of Norfolk, VA.

[@t.a.ackerman4098]

@@markl8hrop Thx. Nice boat!

[@MateyCrook]

Cool stuff. I am in a rabbit hole of doing research on solo sailing and sailing in general. Like and subscribe

[@boatfools]

Contact us with any questions about boats! Happy to discuss!

[@RevMishka]

Seller email address is non deliverable…tried several times

[@markl8hrop]

There’s a link to the Craigslist site and you can reply from there. I just tested it.

[@boatfools]

I will double check.

[@RevMishka]

@@boatfoolsI really appreciate it! I love the boat.

[@RevMishka]

@@boatfoolswere you able to verify the email address? I tried again and it will not go through… I’m not having any other problems with email. Thanks for any help on this! Mike

[@lordhamercy9098]

It’s a 20 footer in 30 foot clothing

[@johnjordansailing]

No sea berth. That's a deal breaker for bluewater.

[@SalvatoreClarizio]

I would assume the 1/4 berth can be used as a sea berth

[@boatfools]

The quarter berth is an excellent sea berth.

[@boatfools]

You are correct!

[@moejaime2654]

Spellunkin ??

[@roadboat9216]

I have sailed these boats. You you can do it. But it grossly lacks storage and tankage for serious cruising. A novelty boat for sure, lots of character. But no thanks.

[@dboboc]

It’s fine, unless you want an RV instead of a boat.

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

It is certainly not worth the money.

[@travistucker7317]

What's it worth cash money today?

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

@@travistucker7317 $10000 tops