FULL BOAT TOUR [$7,000 Concrete Sailboat] Man Living In Paradise for $0.00

[@Shepherdservices317]

Hey I asked for more budget sailor tours and here it is! Keep it up!! There are far more people in thier 20-40s who can afford a 30k and below sailboat over these 200k+ folks

[@anotherdedchannel]

Really is true this is what we want to see! 30k and below!

[@Bhartham888]

Yup more budget ones

[@Adventureman_Dan]

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN! Ok gang, I'll focus more on those. There are plenty around that I'll bring to you soon. Stay tuned. :)

[@champagnelifebeermoney]

CAPT Sparrow gotta get a channel going. That storm story was epic. Reminded me exactly of my first ever solo sail.

[@jaysmoke3132]

He actually has one. www.youtube.com/@captainblakesparrow

[@captainblakesparrow]

Thanks for the boat tour ⛵️🤙 Dirt bike adventure together soon brother!!

[@gabykouric]

Congrats for finally cutting the lines that keep us bound to a materialistic world.

[@garygerard4290]

I think it's only fair either one of these guys comes and lives at my place on the mainland for a few weeks and I'll take over their boat. They can deal with my crazy neighbors with their dogs barking all day and crapping on my law all night, not to mention their ever playing rap music and non stop fighting. In exchange I promise to keep their batteries charged up and scrape the bottom of the boat. let me know / thanks

[@Pxbsd]

Props to this guy for following his dream but goodness, that is a ROUGH boat. Prioritizing a TV and video games over the actual base level maintenance that this boat requires is truly a fascinating mismanagement of priorities. I'm trying my best to look past the rotting concrete, rust, and other critical areas that needs to be addressed. But you know what? Good for him for living his best life - he seems to not take life too seriously and we should all take a moment to be less serious on the daily. But maintaining this life means putting a modicum of effort to make sure he can continue having a view of those islands instead of having the same view Dan has when he's spear fishing because that is one sinking boat. Cool dude though. Fun interview. Lots of space inside the boat. Really fascinating challenge he put forward for himself. Hopefully he can get that upgraded boat he wants so he can continue his adventure above the waterline. Love his passion for wanting to learn more and explore. Fair winds, Captain Sparrow and Adventureman Dan.

[@diegoturin4685]

Huge TV's are not so expensive as it use to be 30 years ago

[@Dawgmeatt]

youre assuming a lot there buddy, maybe calm down and just relax. enjoy the video instead of over analyzing things lol

[@Pxbsd]

@Dawgmeatt not sure I'm tracking - I watched the full video, and around every bend, Dan emphasized the condition of this boat falling to pieces - it's clearly a boat that has been a victim of gross negligence. I personally think its amazing what this guy has accomplished and how well he's doing for himself, all things considered, but this boat needs a lot of structural and aesthetic TLC. Literally wishing him well and hoping he can upgrade to what he wants, considering he's working for it. But let's not pretend like this boat isn't in incredibly rough shape and needs some important, prioritized fixes if he intends to keep living this lifestyle.

[@jameslackey8683]

As he said in the beginning of the video, the previous owner had neglected it, and once this type of boat starts to get in the condition, there's NOTHING you can do to stop it. Keep some epoxy paint on it and try to slow it down, but it's slowly rotting. So he's just getting out of it what he can, while he can, then I'm sure he will have a plan for the next move.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Blake prioritizes living life to the fullest, not material possessions. He still get's great use out of his boat, has his friends over, and overall has a great quality of life. Blake does life very different from me. But I'm still focused on taking notes from him. Dude's super happy, and will look back on a life filled with memories, not regrets. :)

[@brandondudek5726]

St. Thomas changed a lot about me when I solo visited this beautiful place in 2021. Made a few great friends there! You guys are doing what I’m wanting to do in the next few years. Coming from owning a successful hardwood floor refinishing business for 17yrs here in Michigan I’m ready to learn the sails and live the next 20years on doing away from this race. Not saying I haven’t lived bc I definitely have but sailing has been a big thought over the past few years. Keep it real guys 🤙

[@logankelley9841]

Great Video Dan. You’re perfecting the boat tour style videos!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you like them!

[@RamblinRoverMatt]

hell yeah brother! thanks for posting...this is roughly my budget for my first. Maybe 20 total after refitting for coastal cruising. Im looking for under 30ft though since im coming from 3 years fulltime vanlife itll be an upgrade hahah Anyway keep these tours/interviews coming - some of my favorites ! Much appreciated!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

You can do it!

[@jaysmoke3132]

Great video Dan, thank you so much for doing it. Well done Blake. I respect people who just say F-it and go for it. A lot of people know how how talk and can't do. You my man just do. Hats off to Captain Sparrow. Much respect.

[@captainblakesparrow]

Thanks brotha 🤙

[@HANZELVANDERLAAY]

Wow cool story about the storm... happy ending..yay🎉

[@rosst3277]

Your awsome Blake.

[@petergrundy8081]

Awesome Blake I would rather hang out on your boat than a plastic lux boat

[@ericlangenfeld7523]

Outstanding, Blake. You are an epic adventurer. And please don't let these maintenance nancys get you down about your boat. Having owned several...elderly?...boats and automobiles there comes a time when literally no amount of work will make them great but they still have life left in them. I think you're doing it exactly right. When the time comes a new boat will become available, and until then the one you have is better than the one you don't.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Well said! You have the exact right idea about this adventure that he's on.

[@801create2]

the story of the guy with no motor was great. Catalina 30 with some giant oars is my exact plan #minimalist

[@Adventureman_Dan]

YES! Please do it! It would be epic!

[@chuckfountain620]

Really enjoyed the epic interview with Blake!❤

[@russellmckinley9916]

That was incredible. What a cool dude and cool story. I love it!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@georgedewey6439]

That was a really good episode even if you don't want a similar boat it was cool to hear the story of a guy who just got out there....maybe almost died...but didn't and in doing so discovered this new life....I would like to know more in these videos how people cope w different resources...for example how do folks manage w no refrigerator or ac...and how do they live and what challenges they overcome.... For example...I want to know how that guy eats when he can't put food in a fridge? Great work...no need to criticize anyone's boat....just celebrate boats that float and sail!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Exactly! Well put!

[@littlemac1735]

Blake is my kinda guy, this is about what I was thinking lmao

[@Adventureman_Dan]

He's an absolute legend!

[@Liberta_BR]

I love your boat tours,man. They deserve their own playlist (Maybe you already have one and I could not find it) .I dream of having a boat and those prices you have. Here in Brazil, everything costs 2 or 3 times ..You should consider coming down here. Look for Paraty and Ilha Grande (Rio de Janeiro State). Cheers

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Great idea, I've been meaning to do that. Once I'm through responding to comments, I'll create one. Thanks buddy. :)

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Ok, there it's done!

[@Liberta_BR]

​@@Adventureman_Dan you´re the best,captain! I can see I missed 5 of them already! Thanks a lot. Edit: If I could, I´d suggest you creating a Hall of Fame...picking 3 or maybe 5 of your favorite and keeping them in another playlist too! Cheers.

[@LeonardoCossio]

i think the pieces of wood/panels are meant to be a kind of a nest protection for sailors to hold them while they are asleep...maybe it is missing the piece/mechanism which holds them up.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

They are called lee boards or cloths.. but they do the job youve described .. basicly keeps you from rolling off your bunk.

[@roberthesson4326]

Sweet baby Jesus. I thought I was on a budget........make'n me feel pretty good right about now.

[@AubreyfromOregon]

love the storage @28:51. 😎

[@captainblakesparrow]

😂 and i thought i hid that for the boat tour

[@billhanna8838]

Owned , Sailed a few Ferro boats , Loved them all , You know a Ferro yacht won the Sydney - Hobart yacht race .. The flying footpath they nicked named it

[@necrokittie2291]

I'm pretty sure those boards are supposed to be partly raised up but still in their holding tracks and a rope holding them up attached to that center hand hole and then onto the shelving behind or the trim above. not sure which makes the most sense.... they are there to stop a sleeping person from rolling off the couch while the boats rolling in the waves.

[@lazzj4995]

OMG this was so fun to watch. I dont care if people are afloat on a 10million dollar gin palace or rowing a bathtub from a sailing perspective but I know which provides a captivating story. Loved that Blake is keeping it real with the TV and gaming. Hope to see your paths cross often. Not sure what Blakes boat is called but I guess we all know it as ‘the sinking boat’ now. That would make for a fun radio call to ports. Lupon, Lupon, this is ‘The sinking boat” over

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Exactly!

[@davecopp9356]

The boat is growing. First it was 39 foot, a few minutes later it already grew to 40 feet. If this keeps up, he will soon own a cruise ship.

[@captainblakesparrow]

It’s 39.5 but we rounded up 😂

[@davecopp9356]

@@captainblakesparrow Just wanted to be funny. Great adventure you are on. All the best.

[@captainblakesparrow]

@@davecopp9356 i laughed as soon as I read it 😂🤙

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Honestly, math was never my strong suit. That's why I make KZbin videos. :)

[@davecopp9356]

@@Adventureman_Dan And you really found your calling. I enjoy your videos very much. Take care.

[@kennethphilips3226]

Those boards just lift up to keep you in your berth sleeping when you are at sea. They are akin to lee cloths only made of wood.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

:)

[@garymartz]

that was fun to watch definetly follono=ing mr sparrow. would be good to see you guys hanging out doing some blogging.

[@chasingthevoyage]

Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorite ones to watch. Your content feels very authentic, which is refreshing to some of other travel content that’s out there. That feels more for the views than authentic. Curious… What apps do you use for Weather or navigation or chart plotting?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Cheers buddy! I do all my navigation with Navionics on my phone/backups.

[@MichaelCGrumley1]

Fantastic.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Its a great pity that they didnt build concrete boats with Basalt mesh and rebar it would save tons of wt be stronger and could be built thinner as the basalt doesnt react with salt water and doesnt corrode...also being made from Rock it expands and contracts at the same rate as the concrete. ..its almost immune to any temperature extremes. There are other channels out there with concrete hulls and one Huge one in the UK thats being completely restored and reffited. From memory its a 65 or 75ft ketch rigged yatch. The same mass that keeps the boat cool in the heat can also keep it warm.. an insulated boat is an energy efficient boat. 🧙🏻‍♂️😉🇬🇧 Kleening the hull off would add at least a couple of knots of speed .. The other thing is that boat is going to be stable at anchor and under way in a swell quiet.... when pounding and will mush all but the largest waves ...its a steam roller.

[@minglv]

When I saw this title, I was shocked! Is this a real concrete sailboat?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Yes it is!

[@CallSignWhiplash]

Tell Blake hello from 337 SWLA 🤙🏼. He can shit overboard because he identifies as a sea bass.

[@captainblakesparrow]

Haha hometown area code

[@federicoboitano5311]

this mf is a legend.

[@fsb_-bf3th]

Man dude, blake has got to be the coolest mf out there.

[@jamesflake6601]

Do you need a permit to put grab a bite to eat from the ocean where your at? I'm talking about foraging for food with a fishing rod

[@captainblakesparrow]

You have to have a commercial fishing license if you want to do that but personal Fishing does not require a license in the US Virgin Islands

[@captainblakesparrow]

And if you enter a country like Bahamas, the entry includes your fishing license

[@jamesflake6601]

Nice.. You wouldn't belive me but there's absolutely no info on this topic on line. Thanks. Effin love the boat you call home. It's truleuly epic. Some day I'll just sell everything and sail away. Some day. I been to Nasaw but illegally via sahdy employer. That's a great story for another time. 🍻

[@leonaessens4399]

A "concrete" boat, oh my goodness. Back in the 1970s they were all the rage because they were "simple" to build. I remember when I had my own boat (a trimaran) in Darwin, I beached it on the day of the year's highest tide, which in fact also meant you had to wait for a whole year before you could get back into the water! Which was OK because I had some serious work to do. But I remember being surrounded by cement boats under construction. Just get the wire frame together and slap the cement on. Bob's your uncle. Of course there was more to it than that, but it sure was popular. Main worry you always have with a concrete boat is that if you hit something hard enough the cement may crumble very rapidly, sort of "dissolving" in the water. I don't know if this inherent problem is the reason why you don't really see them very often any more.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Wow! That's really cool. What a killer place to cruise.

[@leonaessens4399]

@@Adventureman_Dan Oh, Darwin takes some getting used to. It's not a small place but nevertheless a "frontier town" in every sense of the word. Tropical, cyclones always on the prowl, huge humidity (which is why I always thought building cement boats in Darwin wasn't a good idea because curing in high-humidity conditions is always a challenge). Darwin also has 20ft-plus tides and you find yourself forever struggling to deal with that. Once I went into town and chose to tie my dinghy up under a steel landing ladder at the main wharf. The dinghy got trapped as the tide came in, and when I came back it had filled up with water and was lying on the bottom of the harbour. A fun day. Today, "enjoying" old age, I haven't seen Darwin in 30 years, but I have fond memories!

[@JanieCoffey]

Is there no fear of that “rust explosion” happening at night while he is sleeping and sink quickly? (Too quickly)

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It is a slow explosion. Not like a bomb, just real slow.

[@roelandthomas6269]

instead of lee cloths, he has lee boards ...

[@robertbailey2342]

I agree

[@FilthyPlatypus]

Let’s go 🏴‍☠️🍖🔥

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Oh yeah!

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

She looks very rusty. I hope the wire mesh isn't rusted or she will sink like the Titanic.

[@donaldradcliffe6704]

Leeboards, to keep you in the bunks?

[@oleham]

The planks on the sofa is supose to hold you in the bed in bad weather

[@erictripps125]

I want to party with blake sparrow.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

You get it! :)

[@markwiygul6356]

Great, now just need a fine babe to keep you company, some good friends and a few hobbies, and staying in touch with family, then the living in paradise story will be complete

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I think he has that covered.

[@jimmynerdtron11]

Hate to get too personal but i have wondered this for months , i never really see you spending money , catch your food, no electricity or water bills haha how do you spend 500 a month ?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I buy provisions when I'm not in a place like the Bahamas. Plus there are things like internet and stuff.

[@jimmynerdtron11]

I wanna do this but I can't help but think about my 401 k and health insurance.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Don't think about a 401k or any of that nonsesnse. Do you really want to be old and crusty and have regrets?

[@jimmynerdtron11]

@@Adventureman_Dan it's so scary thinking about paying for a broken leg or a medical surgery or something random w out insurance

[@StagnantMizu]

why does it feel like you are a cop checking for drugs in there

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hahaha, well....... I am one of very few sober sailors in the world...... lol But I ain't no NARC! Haha

[@aquious953]

Be careful where you take it. 3.5 knots? Must have some bottom growth. $7,000 is $6,500 too much.

[@thecirinos]

Are you in a cruise lane?

[@danaparedes5613]

Misattributed Mark Twain quote. Happens often.

[@sachamo100]

Les se Le bon teun roulette.

[@Shepherdservices317]

Link his youtube bub

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Check again.

[@clintontaylor8904]

Thats a floating dumpster,you can do much better for 7g

[@HANZELVANDERLAAY]

Pretty decent inside

[@earthman3000]

At 7g he overpaid.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Now now, don't be jealous. :)

[@danaparedes5613]

Hey @captainblakesparrow

[@captainblakesparrow]

Thanks for the boat tour ⛵️🤙 Dirt bike adventure together soon brother!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

DUDE! Come on over, it will be great!