Another PERFECT Family Cruiser That Doesn't Break the Bank? [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

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This Norseman 535 is truly special! We came very close to pulling the trigger and buying this boat, but as we get older we're realizing that it's impossible to do everything all at once. Had we purchased this boat, I think we would have lost sight of the forest for the trees, so to speak. We've got bigger plans and unfortunately this yacht is not currently part of them.
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Learning the Lines is a channel about us, an average couple in our 20's, with big dreams to be sailing the world by the time we're in our 30's. We're not afraid to jump into anything, put in the work, and learn as we go. We started out with Somnium, an O'day 272, moved onto Freebie, an Endeavour 32, and now are focusing on sailboat tours and working full time as teachers while we save up for our next boat.
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[@LearningtheLines]

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[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

go to an auction please...lots of good deals....like 4k for a 44 footer in great shape

[@bobmaler5635]

Where are the auctions?

[@regel303]

I worked for the developers of the Norseman 53 when it was on the drawing board. Exceptionally intelligent and honest as the day is long. They focused on the engineering, systems accessibility, stout construction, and quality components. It was designed and built to a standard, not a price point. It was not considered for mass production. For example, teak decks were an option. Though checking that box would increase the margin, they were more inclined to discourage a buyer from ordering the teak decks if the owner intended to sail the tropics where white decks are far more practical.

[@hermitoldguy6312]

Congratulations on the family addition.

[@richardruggiero9897]

I looked at this boat a year ago and like you fell in love with this design capable of 200+ miles days. I found some rot in the bulkhead near the starboard chainplates so figure the boat will require at least $100k in repairs and upgrades to make it seaworthy. I think < $100K would be a reasonable selling price, but this is only my opinion. Consider the boat's limits with a 73' mast, no bow thruster and a deep draft.

[@markzieg3593]

I’ve followed this boat on Boston Craigslist for the last couple years. Seems the market doesn’t agree with the asking price. You’re comments suggest maybe the reason this boat has been on the market so long.

[@user-pi8ez3lr2z]

I unsubscribed to this channel for this very reason. I traveled to FL and wound up putting a contract on a boat I first saw on this channel. I wound up spending $3500 on the survey, haul out, travel, etc…only to walk away from the boat because it did horrible on survey. I started researching the boats that this channel features and I found that it’s common for them to show cosmetic beauties that are structural nightmares. Perhaps this is why they NEVER buy the boats that they feature. I don’t think they should have a sailing channel…they should have a brokerage channel…just saying.

[@YouTube_can_ESAD]

@@user-pi8ez3lr2z lol.

[@roadboat9216]

@@user-pi8ez3lr2z I don’t think that that is a fair assumption. I follow this channel and take it for what it is. It is not an in depth look through the boats. More just to get an idea. After all it is called “learning the lines” not “how to survey yachts” nor to make a solid judgement on them. Just a surface look and opinion. I am a 100 ton Master and US Sailing instructor for a very large sailing school. A good number of my students are now sailing the world. I have owned and cruised extensively 5 cruising sailboats and captained 300 passenger sized vessels. I have watched this couple grow in their knowledge over the years ( yes they started out pretty novice and admitted so up front). I have enjoyed this channel. Goodness don’t blame them that your survey went bad. I too have lost good money on surveys that went bad. An unfortunate but necessary part of the process.

[@user-pi8ez3lr2z]

@@roadboat9216 fair enough... they don't do it for me anymore tho. I wish their beautiful young family very well. 😊

[@careystravels]

From Nothing to Two Kids in a Flash! Wow! Congratulations!!!!!!! Now, Get Out There and SAIL AROUND THIS REALLY SMALL WORLD WE ARE MAROONED ON/IN!!!!!!!

[@roadboat9216]

Yes, I can see why you would like it so much. As you may know, I too love center cockpit cruisers and have owned 2. And yes, I love the good engine access. Sooooo important. The only negatives that I can see is the tankage. While I love the quantities and location, I would want to switch the water and fuel quantities around. I have done this with other boats. You can make water (and catch it) but not diesel. The other just comes with the Territory. Deep draft both water and air. One of my boats drew over 6.5 feet. I learned to live with it. The vertical clearance knocks out a lot of access eg intercostal. But hey, everything is a trade off one of my near this size was a Ketch. This lowered the vertical clearance a lot and gave good sail choice. I liked it. The sails were smaller too making it easier to handle.

[@alexanderlyon]

I love the idea of those huge aft cabins. Looks really comfortable and in pretty good shape! That's a BIG sailboat.

[@BernieD940]

She's a beauty!! Just the right size for a young family of four! Tough choices to be made. Seven months PG congrats to you all!!

[@VonBluesman]

Nice video. Congratulations you three. Randi I feel for you, 7 months in the Florida heat and with hurricane season on the way. 😂. Be sure to have a family emergency bag prepacked just in case an evacuation is ordered. 👍⛵️🙏😎✌️

[@danbailey1229]

Did I hear you guy are having another little sailor? Congrats 🎊

[@stephensmalldridge9504]

No on can tell you guys what to do, but I'm glad to see you're thinking clearly and sticking to your dream This could of been a beautiful choice, however I'm sure your final choice will be even better People can say buy this or bay that, but that's their dream Only you guys can live yours And your dreams are beautiful

[@garydeffenbaugh1096]

Absolutely! You and your family could have alot of good memories aboard this beautiful sailing yacht. Previous owner must of cared about this boat to be in such great shape.

[@timothyboles6457]

good looking vessel, very tempting!! side note! Morgan is adorable!! i forgot you guys were expanding the family, congratulations again. hope all is well

[@flatlander5054]

Congratulations om another new addition!

[@justinlinnane8043]

Yes . Buy it !! great vintage design with lots of potential for modernising . Having that Merc OM352 engine is icing on the cake !! A million mile unbreakable engine . More to the point what is that gorgeous looking trawler next door ?? Would love to see a tour of that !!

[@mountainmandale1587]

You guys have over 100k subscribers! Way to go. Next stop...a million!

[@thomasnapoli3117]

This is sold already?

[@rumblechick73]

Glad I watched the ad to get the surprise announcement of another baby on the way! Congrats! But keep it up and you'll need to sail the Queen Mary LOL

[@RobbieBobbie98]

I really like it when people go into the keel design especially when they’re on the hard. I’ll never buy a bolt keel sailboat. You rip the keel off and it’s to the locker with you

[@mp6756]

This is a really nice family boat I could see you guys in this one.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Really beautiful boat.

[@paraweir]

Beautiful boat. Great for a family. Just needs a washer/dryer for nappies ... didn't see a water maker but looks ideal for you guys ...

[@careystravels]

YUP!

[@karaDee2363]

Beautiful looking boat and I love the layout. The only thing I see concerning is the amount of hours on the engine, looking at it it looks fairly new but going by the amount of hours on it it's reaching the end of its life. And I give credit to the owners that have cared for and maintained this boat so well..

[@justinlinnane8043]

the Merc OM352 is essentially unbreakable when properly serviced . A million mile engine . its famed all over the world for this . I have one powering my 7.5 tonne motorhome and love it . It hasnt failed once in eight years and 350,000 km

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

I could get used to living on this one! Gr8 vid Jordan!

[@Escapetosea]

I love my young sun 43, but I’m drooling on this😍

[@racer193wr]

Its is a very nice choice for a small family.. it looks ready to go just add your must haves and set sail. Looks like it was well taken care of for sure..

[@cv81260]

I too saw this boat about a month ago beautiful but I felt the refit would be be about 80-100 K know the rigging quote was $18000 but the Reckon Staysail and Jib Hydraulic was leaking and expensive to repair the Main hydraulic was rebuilt a few years ago. She will go anywhere amazing boat but Bullet proof the hull is 1" to 1 1/2 in thick

[@jonathanhornbuilders]

Great video! kinda reminded me of captian Q with it being on the hard dock! RANDAY!!! LOL

[@markzieg3593]

First time viewer of your channel. Love the format and in depth review, plus the movie-credits style listing of all the amenities on board. This was a great review. My take is that you’ve got a million dollar boat with a lot of stuff that can break down and be a time suck running down parts and doing maintenance. But the live aboard quality is outstanding. But all those conveniences-Just a lot of stuff to look after.

[@MBdrummer3288]

Really like this one. Great lines. Bet she sails very well.

[@karlshook4586]

I think this would be a great boat for you guys. Best of luck.

[@fxpthl]

I’m trying figure out if you and Randi are really ready for a new family oriented boat or not! What with Morgan getting bigger and your second on the way, this design would be good for your family.

[@26N80W]

As soon as I heard the name, I remembered this boat. I was involved in the commissioning when she was new. I went to the christening party the new owner hosted in 1987. He had a guy in a kangaroo suit bring out the bottle of champagne to crack over the bow. A lot to like about the boat but agree she will require a pretty big investment to get her right.

[@JP-lz3vk]

Morgan looks beautiful like her mom!😍

[@jamessutherland2077]

Congratt's she'e beautiful yea buy it can't go wrong you can always flipit peace

[@maccoolmac5191]

A heavy duty blue water cruiser. It looks custom made, well thought out and very comfortable boat.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Hey you slipped that one in quite casually..... 7 months gone on the countdown to two kids.... and going to need a bigger boat ⛵😂

[@rtbinc2273]

As a suggestion, you could buy the Nordhavn next to you.

[@NonSleeper_Occasional_Thinker]

........YES....... (Hugs From Canada)

[@davidpearson8954]

nice boat. very well designed, low maintenance with tons to offer.

[@danceworld8360]

Yes you should buy it 😍👍

[@JayL781]

Man if you don't get that boat let me know at least now I know what I'll be looking for thanks for showing it

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Great traditional configuration blue water monohull possibly even up to Scandinavian latitudes some drawbacks for hotter climbs. But very family friendly below.... A lot would depend on the rig and sail plan.. in boom furling would make it easier to manage.

[@hoosiercrypto9955]

Pretty looking hull. Looked at sailboatdata.. Love the 43% ballast ratio.. My Dory has it beat. Great specs, though.. Thanks 👍

[@monsterhog1118]

Man I like that boat 👍

[@jerrysmith3515]

Before I watch any more of your video, thanks for including a screenshot of your baby girl. She is a darling. Here are some of what I seen: Although it is very spacious I think the saloon is too dark. There is a lack of solar panels. The systems are outdated. I think the cockpit is crowded. Overall I think it's a nice boat. Good luck. Let us know your decision.

[@gamadmike3197]

John Lennon showing a very nice sail boat, It could only get better if you sang--Imagine, With the trade mark round glasses. Always love the show. Just found out I was not subbed on the computer always watch from fire stick, I now make 2 subs. Sorry I will only Imagine me owning a boat as nice as that. Thank you much, And God Bless your lovely family . Not so Georgia Mad Mike . 2 Thumbs up

[@GlennCaton]

Definitely sell the house and move aboard!!!! Absolutely fabulous!!!!

[@goulash75]

Did I miss a previous announcement on Baby #2? If so, a belated congratulations! (If not, then just a normal, on time congratulations!) 😁 Oh, and beautiful boat. ^^

[@johnnyhunter4345]

Trust your opinion, price is right, favor center cockpit, hard dodgers as well...like lighter inside trim....

[@paulym5814]

Now this is a live aboard.

[@dougscott8161]

This is a very attractive and interesting looking boat. the only 2 things that seemed disappointing to me were the lack of outside visibility from inside the cabin and no mention of laundry facilities for live aboard. God Bless and stay safe, Morgan looks like she is growing well.

[@Scottoh23]

Love this design, hours seem on the higher side with a lot of updates needed. All in all, a solid vessel if you could purchase her well below the asking price! Didn’t Norseman also make a Catamaran that you have previously reviewed?

[@GPDIY]

That was a lot of fun to watch!

[@benbenek9717]

Beautiful boat well designed.

[@markbailey6051]

Yes!

[@chikken_soup]

The exterior reminds me of the Islander 56 you just recently toured

[@SayWhatinAz]

What's the trawler next to this sailboat... Small Nordhaven

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

8000+ hrs on the engine means unless it's been rebuilt fairly recently, at some point sooner rather than later it will need one. For what you get and the layout as long as the owner is willing to work with whoever decides to try and buy her she's got real potential. My only worry would be the 6.5ft draft because I want to be able to go island hopping when I finally get out there. That deep of a draft can be problematic and limit your choice of anchorages for that but not a deal breaker...

[@ccsocal768]

Would limit canal travel thru europe.

[@jerrysmith3515]

PS: I didn't see what the asking price was before I sent my comments. With the age and work needed it is $50K over what the starting price should be. Btw are you two having a second baby? If yes well congratulations.

[@BobEstler]

Good luck with your future plans. Keep in mind we are very close to entering a recession so there will be many opportunities in the near future, both with boats and in other areas of life.

[@timharrelson7372]

Buy it!!!!!!

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

What would a bow thruster system installation cost, these days, for this boat?

[@Ironboots123]

Sweet ride. I especially like the helm 👍🏽

[@rabukan5842]

This boat would be a great deal at $75-$80k, knowing that you will put $100k into it, but then you would have an awesome cruising vessel built for long distance offshore sailing.

[@justincase5272]

Good camera work!

[@jeffclark5206]

Geez I want that boat.

[@richardspiller7247]

The back is called aft !

[@SteveCockneyRebel]

That Tables shape is a Tetragramatron

[@dsante56]

If I were to buy a live a board I’d prob go catamaran. The cockpit of a catamaran is obviously bigger and the overall space on deck has just more room to move around

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

Patagonia needs to compensate you for advertising for them. Ha!

[@JK-pk7nj]

For that price it leaves a bit of room to make necessary improvements/ upgrades. But on a 53 foot boat that cockpit seemed WAY too cramped and with 0 table to eat at, you will be living in a cave below decks even in nice weather.

[@bayanicustodio3998]

Considering your growing family, I think you need more room for diapers. In case you go with cloth diapers, a clothes washer and probably a dryer. 👍🙂

[@charleswaynewright2042]

Boat looks amazing for age makes you wonder how they missed rot in the bulkheads its looks very cramped for a 53 could be camera deception or the over use of every available space use space lose space beautiful ageless boat Dupont has a quick effective fix for bulkheads

[@Kelkschiz]

Looks a bit like an Imperial Star Destroyer.

[@bdphourde]

I enjoy looking at the boats you show, but the ones I'm interested in I need to take screen shots of for later reference. I keep getting your hand in the picture. It makes no sense to me that you would say "cockpit" and then feel a need to point to it! Or ANY part of the boat! We are all experienced in looking at boats.

[@j.muckafignotti4226]

How much are they asking for it? Figure in your ownership costs of between $25-50 thousand dollars to make her 100% ready to go. They are FANTASTIC blue water boats and I had friends leave Oyster Point Marina in ‘95 and I didn’t see them again until 2001. The boat was flawless! Thick hulled, good to weather, she handles a quartering sea very well. They are relatively quick.

[@swedishkev]

why are you surprised about the bow thruster, you said it was from 86 ? Not everyone has the extra cash to pay to have one put in.

[@diesel748]

Great boat. The only concern is how small that cockpit is. It would be uncomfortable to cruise with more than 3 people in that cockpit.

[@ccsocal768]

That Is a big bingo!

[@scyz2807]

That certainly looked like a boat I would be interested in - if I had the money to spend.

[@jackdickerson2031]

Jordan, this is a great boat forb the price.

[@Ironboots123]

I thought y’all favored catamarans. Nevertheless this monohaul appears to be a solid go anywhere blue water vessel ⛵️

[@richardrose7382]

Hmmm, for the price you could probably get a newer Bene

[@The-Travel-Man]

A boat like this would require a crew of two at the minimum to man it, after substantial re-fit. Then, how many actually have over $250k in spare cash reserves? I suspect very very few do. A $250k can buy a new 35"-37" production boat such as Hanse, where nothing needs fixing or re-fitting. Go smaller, go cheaper, go now.

[@iverburl]

I was hoping to see guesses about that unknown storage panel in the passageway. Wine rack? But OMG if so. Edit: Yachtworld listing says it is a fold-out chart bin.

[@adamkebby3274]

What do you think the value of this boat is? Absolutely love it!

[@jonathanleonard1152]

Congratulations on 7 months pregnant, at the time of publication. Perhaps delivered by now.

[@fatasford]

So if you got the cash bro better jump it’s gorgeous it’s perfect for you and soon to be four a congratulations man

[@jhlittleelect]

Good round the world boat! But thats all. Mast to tall bridges 65ft and draft to deep over6ft. Engine has over 8k hours, if it has been taken care of 10k 11k needs to be rebuild. It is a nice boat to sail the world.

[@mrnickbig1]

Looks nice, desperately needs much more solar.

[@blaircooper3549]

Why at North Shore Mobile Marine do I never get to work on a engine in a boat like this?

[@Cajundaddydave]

An oldie but a goodie. I would want to take a hard look at mast base, chainplates, and bulkheads for potential structural issues that could be expensive. She has some Salvador Dali touches on the interior shapes. Best wishes for your growing family!

[@tristamsculthorpe4609]

The port settee would much better be a dinette - if you're talking family cruiser.

[@justarandomguy3071]

I thought you ordered a SeaWind?

[@necrokittie2291]

i guess that makes sense for someone with a family with small kids but that would probably be the worst possible boat choice for myself. over 40 foot so the boat slips would be double to 5 times the price because it doesn't fit into a standard sized slip. the older the boat the more expensive and often the repairs. on boats everything has a lifespan and has to be replaced, the replacement parts on this are bigger and more heavy duty which also makes the cost of replacing them very high. so the overall cost of maintaining this vessel is stupid high. my goals to stay under 40 foot, 5 to 15 years old (because refits are needed about every 20 years and most price depreciation happens in the first 5 years). a monohull because hobby horsing/hull slapping are pretty bad on multi-hulls under 40 foot, I'd get more interior space, they are cheaper per living space, and not being able to tilt over translates into a shortened lifespan of the structure of the hulls, which is why you hear all that squeeking, damaged bulkheads, and structural issues. most of the boats you show aren't good fits for the majority of people buying which are older couples wanting to retire and sail away.

[@RicCross]

Kinda in “your boat” too… appreciate your insights as to what you are considering the perfect boat, while still enjoying the content and perspectives @learningthelines provides

[@necrokittie2291]

@@RicCross yeah i learn a lot from a bunch of different channels. this one included. i research the snot out of stuff before i finally do it. it's really difficult to find good information as a lot of the youtube sailors are mostly selling people the dream of it, not the reality of it. chris from chasing latitudes is probably my biggest influence on keeping it real when it comes to buying sailboats.

[@nrolled2888]

@@necrokittie2291 What would you recommend for a family of 4? We’d love to circumnavigate and be very safe.

[@necrokittie2291]

@@nrolled2888 if i wanted to keep it affordable, room enough for 4, and safe.... i'd pick less then 20 years old, 3 cabin in the 35 foot (small kids/close family to 40 foot range (teens or family that needs more space) you can go over 40 foot but in some, not all ports, you will get charged alot more. best to anchor out or grab a mooring ball if possible. the bigger the boat the exponentially higher then cost is. on replacement parts/sails/bottom jobs... basically everything needs to be bigger and stronger. i'd suggest going to boat shows or looking at some boats for sale in those sizes to help you figure out what the right boat size is right for your family.

[@nrolled2888]

@@necrokittie2291 thank you for your information. Good luck out there!

[@Chris-zo5ze]

Personal preference, but that cockpit is just too small. Most of the time you're at anchor and that would seriously limit your ability to spread out and get comfy under the bimini which is what I do most on my boat. (23ft Hunter) AND, my boat has about the same size cockpit! lol

[@Escapetosea]

The only downside in my opinion (other than the 80’s Miami vice upholstery, ) is soo much prop and shaft exposed. That being said .... she fine!

[@Antipodean33]

The saloon looks real small for a 53 footer, compare it to Zingaro, which I think is in the high 40s, foot wise and it's saloon appears huge compared to this boat

[@superformOG]

i would have valued the boat at around 120k for 170 you could get an oyster

[@chrisdabfabbott]

Check out an Amel if you ever get a chance

[@superdon1chw]

I like it but docking charge would kill me

[@ccsocal768]

Considering that most people live almost all of the time in the cockpit it would be a no deal for me. The cockpit is way way to small, especially for a family of four! The seats in the cockpit are just to narrow and the weird shape means you can't lie down on them very well. Plus, the wheel has a weird pedestal at the bottom which you would constantly trip over. I would not buy it for a family, maybe a older couple.