Best Sailboat For Solo Sailing {Budget Liveaboard Cruiser} [Capable & Affordable 35' $ailboat]

[@listenering]

Jay is a very patient and tolerant person.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Indeed! Hahaha

[@danfadden]

He’d have to be knowing anyone named “Dan”. Lol

[@SailingIndependence]

Exactly. I was left wondering whose boat this video is actually about..

[@mokhtar276]

😂yes, stop saying my NAME!!!

[@knivesinmediaog]

A calm and reasonable person. 😉

[@thats-no-moon]

Jay just sits there and chills while Dan insults his boat 😀 What a man.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

We're good friends who can say it how it is.

[@Joostmhw]

​@@Adventureman_Danhehehe yeah sure keep telling yourself that

[@terryshrives8322]

Props to Jay for putting up with this guy honestly. Jay has a very beautiful functional boat. If I was going solo, it would be with a duplicate of Jays boat.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Jay's boat is great!

[@rioseventytwo1121]

Honestly! How annoying is this guy? If you took a drink every time he said "Jay" you would be staggering after 5 mins. And don't get me started on his annoying voice...😮

[@pelewaieveisreal6449]

Yet you watched it.... ​@@rioseventytwo1121

[@TheJACKAROO123]

@@rioseventytwo1121 Not a very nice thing to say mate

[@jptravels]

Jay is a very humble man. 🙌

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Jay is great! :)

[@lrfiv]

This is one of the most comprehensive boat tours I've seen on YT. Great job!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it was helpful! I've got another one coming soon!

[@Mike-tc8ob]

super clean! You know this man's tool chest back in the day was perfectly organized at all times. Wish I was like that.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

No doubt! Jay is on it!

[@jerbear7952]

Those people amaze me. I'm getting better at organizing but some one who "puts their tools away" or "finishes projects" in "timely manner".

[@not_so_random_life_videos]

I have a 1981 S2-11C 36ft. People have told me that these boats aren't great in the ocean but it is my first boat and I love it. So happy to see that you have successfully sailed yours so much in the waters I want to some day. Put a smile on my face. Thank you Jay and Dan!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks for sharing

[@kingscairn]

Coastal cruiser - yet, the six ft draft (?)

[@pierrelapointe8511]

I read your comment and the S2 are in my top 10 boats, especially the 11C. I presently own a Lancer 28' and that is not a good sailboat. She's not good at anything but she can handle anything, even me torturing her 😉she's reliable and never let me down. Tell me, how does your S2 dances with the wind and the waves?

[@Happ465]

I knew Eric Schlageter on e the designers of your boat. Eric went one to work on Americas Cup Boats. Sadly he passed way before his time.

[@davidallison1005]

These guys seem like great guys to meet and hang out with. I can't wait until I'm out there meeting other good people like this. Cool boat. Thanks for the video!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hey thanks soo much. I hope to see you out here. That would be great!

[@c-yabugginout7573]

I read enough comments to say something but won't because I am a gentleman....I am turning 60 this month so manners sir ;) You both jive well. The information was sooooo very helpful to me. I am selling everything to sail everywhere. I am in Florida and having never sailed before this may mean the Caribbean 1, 5, 7, 10 yrs and come home to sit on the beach and never go the whole distance of Caribbean, Australia/NZ, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and lastly the UK then home to sit on the beach and drink drinks with umbrellas in them while I toss a line in the water. I would be fine if that's what transpires or even half of it or just Caribbean. My new chapter and I get to write it for me after 30+ yrs country living on 10 acres and the best business of 30+ years. Thanks for the awesome video. Disregard the nay-sayers and judgmental twits. They don't see what a cool team you guys are and the truth be told Jay is matured and likely has said more and likes now saying less. Dan is young and so full of piss and vinegar Jay recognizes his NEED to talk more. Either way my best friend (from middle school) and I talk all over each other all the time so I told him when he takes a breathe it's my turn until I take a breathe then he gets to go and we still talk over one another. Love him like a brother from another mother!! 20-30 hubris 30-40 pride 40-50 humility 50-60 appreciation 60 on...who am I ;) Cheers

[@brucebrownjr7033]

well said... I wish I had a buddy to sail around the world with... even if he talks alot lol....

[@Joostmhw]

@@c-yabugginout7573 took this dood 40 years to stop being so darn prideful

[@curtismccoy2756]

I was glad to see someone from my home town sailing the Carib. Great job.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@reverands571]

My Hunter 34 (34.5 feet long, almost 12 feet wide), has a port side aft-ish cabin, at the bottom of the companionway. It's what sold me on the boat. That cabin extends under the cockpit, for part of the berth. Ends, in front on an aft exterior locker. I'll be relocating a drain pipe, that sticks down 3 inches, just above the berth (it drains a shallow locker, that's over part of the berth area.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Nice!

[@elelegidosf9707]

I'm interested in getting a Hunter 34. I read that there can be issues with bilge water getting stuck in the hull moldings and not draining away, creating "interesting" smells. Have you had this problem with your boat?

[@negolfman]

Very nice center cockpit boat, love the wood floors and microwave.

[@IamPreacherMan]

I like Jay’s boat. I like CC’s because of the owners cabin and the poop decks. Cockpits can be a little small. They also tend to have an engine room as opposed to compartments, which means more room to work on engine or add stuff such as genset, water maker, a/c etc.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

He's got a nice boat!

[@kathleenmead9259]

Elephant Butte...yeah for New Mexico lakes! Spent many hours walking the sands down there.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Nice!

[@ellelyn2000]

Thanks Dan & Jay great tour and lots of fun listening to you both. Enjoy.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks for listening

[@bdmenne]

thorough boat tour with thoughtful questions at a good pace. Nice. liked that music at the end.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to you liked it buddy!

[@PsilliPig]

Ok, that looks like heaven to me. I'm spending my last career days doing CAD and champing at the bit to be sailing brains out. It's so cool to see that doing jobs in upholstery and fiberglass, etc., is a viable option. I also have many skills so I'm really glad to see that. Plus I'm curious now about how people are liking the Carribean and this boat tour with your destinations mapped out is great. I do mapping for a living, along with design and it looks so much more fun to me to be it than be just charting it out. Thanks so much!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to hear it's helping.

[@murphmurph2124]

Wow that's a whole lot in a 35 footer, very very nice

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right!

[@noasailing27feet]

I changed from 36 feet to 29 feet , 1 year later to 27 feetv, and 1 year later now down to 22 feet. She is boatc45-47 in my life , hopefully the last..I lived aboard 6 monthsv, nonproboems..All is much easier for mev( 72 years now).

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Nice!

[@leecowell8165]

72 years yeah need to scale it back... Health becomes an issue things you take for granted when younger.

[@fortunetshabalala3388]

Jay such a patient and humble guy.

[@johnanderson2812]

Is it me or did he do a remarkable job managing to produce a video solely about Jay's boat but make it all about him...

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I try. :)

[@clarencek059]

Yes this guy is obnoxious and full of himself

[@caseythompson9561]

Dude lives on a boat in the middle of the ocean, me thinks he's several hundred nautical miles away from first world problems. Hey adventure man, saving for my own boat right now! I'll cya out there one day hopefully!

[@terryshrives8322]

I was thinking the same thing. He made it about how it compares to his boat. Lol. Kind of an asshole really. Jay has a badass boat. Extremely nice.

[@Only1Feckitt]

I think that's a bit much singling out Dan, we're all assholes once you get to know us 😆@@terryshrives8322

[@kenburkimsher1356]

Good to see both of you, gentlemen!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hey, thanks!

[@Jesta747200]

Absolutely beautiful. He should be very proud of the work he has put into it. I’d take it in a heartbeat. I love the Aft cabin.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Sommers234]

Have to agree Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty are amazing sights from the water.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Indeed!

[@waynejeanes6572]

Brought sailing yacht down East River into NY harbor. At Verrazano Bridge heading toward ocean we were diverted from middle of the span due to a "jumper", only in NY

[@Liberta_BR]

i never had any contact with sailboats and I love the aft cabins on center cockpit boats too!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It's a nice boat!

[@jasongierczic1425]

Why is it all about you and your boat Jays got a nice boat !!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Yes, that's what the video is about.

[@elelegidosf9707]

I see it more that he's giving useful comparisons between centre cockpit and aft cockpit boats, with the pros and cons of each.

[@pelewaieveisreal6449]

We all see Dan's boat on the regular, of course he compares. That's actually a huge important part of the video, comparison.

[@Trustgreg112]

@@Adventureman_Danbro you’re constantly talking about yourself or your boat when you’re with others. No hate, but try and see how many times you bring yourself up.

[@brucebrownjr7033]

Very informative video. I liked the comparison commentary of a center cockpit vs aft cockpit boats. Also the trade offs on what to spend your money on: sails, anchors, batteries, solar panels, davits, etc. Nobody has an unlimited budget, it was good to hear what they each had to sacrifice and why. Lastly, I had no idea one can put a live aboard sailing vessel on a truck cross country! that could really come in handy. Thanks guys.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you. I'm glad to see that message got through. There is no perfect boat, except the one that you own and takes you on adventures.

[@mboyer68]

Great boat, and great video. Thank you:) I almost started it over to count how many times you said Jay!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

You should. I want to know how many times I say it. :)

[@kevin-mn9om]

I grew up in T or C, so it’s nice to see someone and a boat from that area. Great boat and video!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Very cool!

[@jaysafro3586]

Elephant butte lake was a great training to come out to the ocean from. Miss the people and the hot springs.

[@dreamdiction]

Gorgeous boat, I'm very impressed by the center cockpit, feels very seaworthy.

[@TwinL222]

I love Jay’s Boat!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I will let Jay know you like it!

[@tiborpastor72]

Such an informative video. You both should be proud of the content this video has. This gave me so much information, food for thought and entertainment.

[@sixtenfredriksson1224]

We sail a Westerly Seahawk 34. And we love the center cockpit and the aft cabin.

[@roymurrayanderson7573]

First time seeing y’all and I really enjoyed the tour and conversation.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@EdSurridge]

I live aboard mostly in the UK at anchor for 6 years. Less than a week alongside. Good tips to possible future crusing areas. Thanks

[@chuckthomas6405]

I have hull #10, 1986 S2-35C. I have only come across one other on the Chesapeake. It's quite easy to run your reefing lines back to the cockpit as I've done. I also added a strong track which makes getting the main up and down very easy. I fit 4 x 100 amp (Renogy) behind the back cushion closest to the stove. It's a tight fit, but it gets them out of the engine compartment and frees up all the space under the galley sink/counter. More importantly, closer to the breaker panel. I would love to see what you did for an anchor winch. I ended up installing a reel style winch from Lone Star Marine.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Sweet!

[@DouglasGennetten]

My first introduction to your channel. Great job. Makes me yearn for the cruising life.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@uilfrido1]

I am new to this community and wanting to sail so bad. I appreciate the channel and all the information.

[@sibax2]

Well done on the voyage and a captivating vlog. Really enjoyed following your journey!👍

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@johnlove4183]

Nice tour, the interior is in such great condition. Nice.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It sure is!

[@southernpaths2986]

It’s a nice boat and I’m sure it’s very well maintained but the hull being cored below the waterline is a dealbreaker for me. Even if they were plentifully available, when I list my criteria for what I HAVE to have in a boat, a solid FG hull is near the top of the list.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right on.

[@HydeKills]

Im new to this. Can you elaborate on what that means? Thank you.

[@southernpaths2986]

@@HydeKills this boat has a balsa wood cored hull, meaning that there are two sheets of fiberglass sandwiched with balsa. As opposed to a solid fiberglass layup. If water gets into the balsa core, that boat will be structurally compromised. Solid fiberglass hulls are subject to their own issues but overall are much more desirable (in my opinion) that any cored hull. There are also hulls that are solid ‘glass below the waterline and cored above the waterline but given my preference, I’ll take solid ‘glass every time.

[@mikelind2762]

Great show. Love the boat, looking for something similar in the next few years. I'm in Puerto Rico of you need an extra hand from a retired electrical engineer that loves to be on the water.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!

[@johnkelly7217]

Thank you. Well done. Informative and entertaining.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it!

[@reverands571]

If you go Lithium, be sure it's LiFePo4. The others can burn up, taking your boat with it. I decided, on my Hunter 34, to stick with lead-acid, move them closer to the centerline, just behind the motor (better balance to keep it upright. I have the shallow draft version), with anti-sulphators on each one (the potted kind, that only desuphate, when the battery is being charged.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I did use just that!

[@briansmythe3000]

Nice boat Forshore I Like the Centre Coptit ,that keel Stepped mast is bullet Proof If your Rigging ever Fails , At Least the Mast Won"t come down

[@Grandpa_RLP]

Really cool interview. I don't know how you all can afford to do it but what a life. I love the Caribbean so I would probably stay in that area but I just left San Carlos in the Sea of Cortez and it was beautiful too.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks 😊

[@spectre1012001]

Lovely boat, excellent design and fantastically well maintained!

[@davidt1621]

You mentioned using your drone to navigate into a bay. I wonder why nobody puts one up the mast permanently. Especially if it has flir night vision, it would be great for navigating a crowded harbor/bay at night with low light/clouds. Kinda like a car backup cam.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

That is a good idea. But if you're against the light, it would not work. A drone can get any angle.

[@mystealthlife6991]

i love the S2's and my second sailboat was a S2 9.2c

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Seems like a great boat!

[@chrise2855]

I love the boat! The monthly costs would be very interesting.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Noted!

[@BigDreamsBoating]

I’m currently living and working on my boat with my wife. To me anyone can sail if you get your wallet out. It’s hard when you work for a living and I hate folks that act like I shouldn’t be allowed to live this life because I’m poor. Really encouraging to see Jay make it to where I’m working towards.

[@CaptainLetsGo]

Freakin awesome : ) Perfect essentials boat while making everything as easy as possible. I dream of one just like that. The perfect little sugar scoop just a huge bonus.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

So cool, it's all about making it work!

[@TBUCKETMAN]

Jay, I just found it hard to believe that you would give up that cold shop in winter and hot shop in summer, sitting behind a sewing machine dealing with bitchy customers to go sail around the world like you have been doing for years. Ok after watching video I see know, that’s so awesome jay, love seeing updates on your journey.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hahaha exactly! Jay made the right choice 👌

[@waynejeanes6572]

Have a C30 '82, great video, big motivator for me to get her Bristol fashioned, she looks good Captain!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right on!

[@johnrathbun2943]

I personally am looking for a center cockpit sailboat and I'm gonna be a solo sailer. I really love Jay's boat. Wish it was a 40 to 45 footer. But it is still a very nice boat.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Youll always want a bigger boat!

[@johnrathbun2943]

@@Adventureman_Dan yeah, it's a guy thing. But I heard many people say don't go over 45 feet if you're gonna solo sail. It gets harder to control.

[@SpartyTime]

I certainly love my aft captains quarters on my boat.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

For sure buddy.

[@jhill4874]

My wife and I lived on a 35' Yorktown center cockpit. Great times.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Very cool!

[@Berelore]

Great video; thanks for showing us your home. Personally, I wouldn't put a center cockpit on anything below a 40.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right on.

[@jaysafro3586]

I was so against a center cockpit at first. But for livability it's the way to go. I would normal agree with you about center cockpits should be 40 foot and larger. S2 did such a great job on the layout of this boat. I have more liveable space the a lot of 40 foot aft cockpit boat. Every boat has things you wish you could change.

[@10GOLDENWOOD20]

Elephant Butte??!! I've moved back home to Albuquerque and I still want to sail a Folkboat in Abiquiú Lake and Navajo Reservoir! I've only sailed the cold San Francisco Bay, and up and down the coast. Great boat, yours is, especially there in the Bahamas. All the best to you!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Nice!

[@joecarty8772]

Try using Dawn in the sail track, I was looking for a good sail track lubricant for over 30 years and this work great. put a few drops over the lugs.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks for the tip!

[@0-HIGH-0]

Jay , fantastic layout.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you like it

[@whileysea]

Absolutely WONDERFULL presentation of a REAL SAILBOAT with a REAL SAILOR. Similar Boat then mine, very interesting. And good Information about Haul Out in Grenada, do all the Jobs and continue. That means to me, crossing the Atlantic from Spain Nov.-Dec. 24, that I have good Intel. Even the tours you want to do, Fabulously done. My End Destination is Vancouver Island. It would be interesting to know, why Trucking your Boat up to Vancouver? Is that not extremely expensive? Really LOVE HOW YOU DO THINGS

[@MarcShare4Profit]

Jay, you have a beautiful, functional boat. Love it.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks 👍

[@BelgianDoomer]

I love the vibes between you guys its really funny

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Jay's a great guy! Glad you picked up on that.

[@donsneed]

Thanks!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you soo much! I really appreciate the support! Cheers 🍻

[@SailingOTR]

Didn't know S2 made this boat. I have an 1980 S2 11c. Slightly bigger, somewht older. I have sailed SunShine solo from Florida(left in 2010) to the Philippines. Now in South Africa with crew, proparing to complete the Atlantic crossing and my second circumnavigation. Many similariets between the boats. I am sure this 35c could do what SunShine has done.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Cool, yeah its a nice boat.

[@camielkotte]

When using lfp you use 100 % of your battery and it will outlive most of your boat. Also you can use it upside down or at any angle.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Good to know.

[@SV_Sangha]

Wow, surprised to Elephant Butte, NM.... love the lake, not sure many people would even know where that is!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

For sure!

[@ShaunHall-i7e]

Someone is jealous and it isn't Jay. ;). What a beautiful sailboat! ❤ ⛵

[@jaysafro3586]

Thank you. She it not perfect but I enjoy her.

[@reverands571]

I recommend, that you be prepared, for going south of the Equator. It's only warming half as fast, as the North. I expect lots of unrest, up North, when this Spring's crops come in, very very very short. I'm looking at the Rio Grand---the one in southern Argentina.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Right on.

[@davidwheeler7613]

Great video and interview. Having a partner and friend to join you seems like a great idea.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I think so too!

[@Njwobrien]

Awesome friendship right there.

[@vicg5323]

thanks for sharing. Very cool future endeavors.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it!

[@PyeGuySailing]

I'm looking to downsize to an S2 9.2C. I think they have an amazing layout

[@ROBBANKS666666]

That boat is awesome!!!!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks!

[@FTS-FamilytoSea]

Nice boat, we are looking at sailboats and catamarans for our next boat. Hoping it will be cheaper to travel Australian Coast 🤙🥰💯

[@lambertodgr8]

The problem with lots of locker space is you tend to accumulate a lot of unnecessary equipment . I used to tag stuff .if I didn't use it in a year it went out .

[@Adventureman_Dan]

There is a balance I suppose.

[@WaveformV1.0]

Great layout. Enjoyed the Vid

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AgainstTheWindMO]

Awesome video I have it’s little brother the S2 9.2C or 30’ version.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Nice! Bet it's a cool boat!

[@nestorrodriguez5751]

Awesome tour video, jay has a great boat and is really well organized. However, i don't think i like the mast in the middle of the salon like that. However, it is a matter of choice. The importance here is that it is nice to have a friend like that to look after each other in the middle of the sea.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Fair enough!

[@TheWaterbouy88]

Awesome S2 CC review.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It's nice!

[@jwebster5840]

A very practical tour and well structured. Thank you! How can one contact Jay for canvas work?

[@DouglasSolon-du9ou]

I like to say a lot of Jay tell him his friend Doug Solon from fort Pierce harbor on Savannah breeze says hello I was wondering where he was I'm leaving this January before my first trip over to the Bahamas and then I think I'm going to head south from there

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Will do Doug, good to hear from you buddy!

[@Regencyexpress1769]

Dude that was cringe .. what a patient and tolerant man. .. he couldn’t get a word in lol

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks for watching my video. 😀

[@jakerazmataz852]

I live in a 34' RV, in a warm climate. I couldn't live without air. I realize the power would be a problem on a boat. Do you just get used to the heat. When the wind is calm, it must be tough. I really like the aft cabin design as well. Beautiful boat.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Yes, you get used to it, and if you get tired of the heat, you can sail north!

[@PKAdventures]

oh cool, his boat's from Elephant Butte, that's like 1 hour from here. lucky boat got out of this stupid desert, hopefully i will soon too lol

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Haha for sure.

[@bill-gray]

Great video. Very interesting and well done.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BrandonSchmit]

What's crazy is only 35 of those boats were built!

[@whitef250powerstroke]

Thats my dad. What's even crazier is this boat spent a majority of its life land locked at a lake in NM before heading to sea in 2019.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

For sure!

[@chiefsnarlsnortz1610]

Very nice! Well Done, Gentleman!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to you liked it buddy!

[@retired1822]

Great video, nice to see how well you are doing.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

thanks!

[@750count]

Nice tour and interview among friends

[@Lokkiism]

Total answered a question i had about wether or not you cross the Panama Canal

[@AremuJejeofdavillage]

Wow!!! The future is bright ❤ these guys are fantastic

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks!

[@ZebraActual]

Nice walk through and review!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scrumpymanjack]

Really interesting video. Thanks. I have a question: where does one start with sailing? I mean from zero. What are the first things to learn and what is the best way of learning them? I'm suddenly living in the Mediterranean, and it looks like I'll be here for years but I have zero knowledge of sailing. Amy pointers for a pure rookie much,appreciated.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I'll be making a video on exactly this!

[@btrent9244]

Great flight plan Captain. 👍👍👍🍻

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks 👍

[@newmarketbreeze]

Sweet video and sailboat! 😍

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aliensallaroundus1126]

Awesome boat nice work

[@colin.denker]

Boom vang is actually more important with this sheeting configuration. When easing the main sheet for downwind sailing, there’s nothing preventing the boom from lifting up.

[@unconventionalme8048]

Man, I’d sign up to do a few months on his boat! I don’t know anything but I bet he’s a hell of a guy to learn from!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Indeed he is!

[@jessegrammer5934]

Dan, if you come from Seattle down the coast, stop in Eureka. I'd like to meet you. Jesse

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Cheers buddy!