Bluewater sailboat and why not to buy one

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[@stephanebernabe5017]

I bought my 1st sailboat 2 years ago. It’s a 57 feet. We did not know anything about sailing before. We are living aboard full time since September 2020, we leaved France, we are now in Canaries, and never come back to live ashore. We are 56 and 59 : it’s time to begin to live !

[@juanitoventura105]

cuando esten por chile y quieran un ayudante me avisan quiero hacer barco stop soy ciclo viajero saludo

[@bobar84c]

I'm glad you started to breathe with lungs full opened with no more boundaries. Good luck and fair seas. I hope I will make it a bit sooner and not be a mule whole life.🤣

[@thepensmith1]

lol talk about a mid life crisis 😆

[@bobar84c]

@@thepensmith1 so how did you overcome mid life crysis :)

[@thepensmith1]

@@bobar84c we’ll see when I get there

[@SV-DEDICATED]

I'm in the "buy your last boat first" crowd.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Bingo

[@Zaku186]

Im trying to find a under 12 foot boat for sailing around our local lake. i like that mindset but its impossible to self-educate to the point where you know all you need to know without getting hands on and im going to assume im not the only one who is in a position where buying a boat and smacking my keel on things it the only way.

[@srcastic8764]

@@Zaku186 take a sailing lesson or two. Most decent sized lakes with sailing activity have clubs that offer them and even provide boats for the lessons.

[@koborkutya7338]

@@Zaku186 You may want to charter several types of boats to get a feeling on them. Hiring a trainer for a day is not the world's fortune to be spent on and you can save a few bruises.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@mikenagy938]

This video is absolutely truth to the "dreamers". I met so many people who had this dream but when it came time to go they never did. The sailing population is about 1 percent, of that maybe 10 percent leave home waters. Most of those people had one thing in common, fear. I bought a blue water boat after looking for four years, a Nicholson 32. Yep, I had read everything Linn and Larry Pardy wrote, studied Hal Roth, and knew what I wanted. Only trouble was, after sailing down the coast to Mexico the dream faded as the reality set in. It isn't cheap to go, sails, rigging, electronics, and all the other maintenance items soon smashed my dream into bits. I realized that crossing oceans wasn't for me after sailing west toward Hawaii for five days and screaming at the top of my lungs, " why hadn't anyone told me it would be like this"? Crawling hand over hand to find the toilet, two hands to make coffee and my third hand to hold on, changing sails at 0300 with heavy foul weather clothing on and tied onto the boat, and crawling into my bunk exhausted only to be roused up half an hour later to make sure you don't hit anything. I realize that it would have been easier with another person on board but what female will give up her settled life for this? The point is, go sailing with something cheap, anchor out for a couple of weeks, and try your hand at ocean swells before you settle on a boat. By the way, after 35000 miles at sea, I would do it again in a heartbeat. Nothing is more fulfilling as sailing.

[@auntiesophiasays7437]

In the heart of each person, male or female, can bloom the desire for adventure, the desire to live unconventionally and the desire to test their mettle in the great teacher, the Sea. Not all humans hear this call and even fewer heed it, but I'm quite sure it sings in our hearts not our genitals.

[@Minty.Fresh.Tunes.]

I really want to live on a sailboat when I am older but before I buy one I plan on doing a bunch of sailing with other owners first lol...

[@josephshultz6726]

Great feedback and description of the experience. Really helpful

[@merryjane7558]

We may be rare and few, but we do exist. I do agree the amount of self sufficiency one must have, and the work ethic to deal with problems in a timely manner is critical. Also the ability to deal with long periods of exhaustion and sleep deprivation is rare, male or female. Dealing with fear, and still completing tasks effectively also critical. It is something most people don't experience in daily life.

[@Ron-zr6se]

If you are not self reliant and need to be around friends, family and people in general, stay onshore. That is unless you plan on just staying on the dock with an occasional shot trip. However, if you like a challenge, fixing things, putting up with unpredictable events and seeing places and things few will have the pleasure of seeing, then get out there and see the world. Life is too short to waste on things that do not matter.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

So true, so so true

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@jonathanmau4822]

Unfortunately I cannot slot 4 elderly (all 80s) parents and inlaws into the category of "things that do not matter". It does mean though that I will never go anywhere really interesting, as I will be too old and broken by the time my obligations "clear".

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@jonathanmau4822 There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. My father just had a stroke, the boat was instantly stored and I take care of him now. My plans to circumnavigate are on hold and when I am able to sail again it will be within the Caribbean so I have easy access to immediately fly back to Puerto rico if needed.

[@g.hobbins4107]

@@jonathanmau4822 I think that exploring your local waters or beyond by sailboat would be awesome. I have a basic keelboat rating, plan on learning more, renting some boats, and eventually buying my first boat. However, I think we are too engrossed (as a society) in this idea that we have to be out there constantly searching for that next incredible travel experience. Yes, travel is great and makes you feel alive, particularly if you are learning more about yourself and other cultures, places, etc. But music, the visual arts, other sports, meditation, spiritual growth, and family relationships are incredible journeys as well! Life is a journey whether you’re on the move or not. If you’re doing the right thing and taking care of the people who need you most, you are on the best path, and when you do have time to go sail, it will be the right time and a phenomenal time.

[@66guns4]

I grew up sailing. I always said I'd retire on a boat. Now it's almost time. This is all great advice and I know I'll be happy on a boat because I traveled the US for 3 years in the '80's living outdoors in the woods, etc. Then I lived off grid in the desert of Arizona in the middle of nowhere in an RV with my wife. I have about 60K and am finding plenty of boats that at least on paper are good boats in the 30k-60k range. For sure I'm paying for a survey before I buy. I'm rusty, so my plan is to buy the boat in the mid Atlantic area and hire a guy I know who's a captain and a mechanic to sail with me to where I live in Florida. I should get my sea legs by the time we get there. Then me and the wife are gonna rent out our house and give it a go! YOLO!!

[@DR-xr8gv]

Eh times have changed man, marinas are getting corporate, and ya gotta be constantly ready to be evicted on a 72 hour notice in Florida, because the state does not recognize sailboats as legal residences. I have seen sailors booted out from a hurricane hole to anchor in the Indian River as a cat 5 hurricane came in. sold to airbnb after the marina owner died and the port authority basically forced his son to sell off by only offering a 14 year lease requiring him to sink $2 million in improving the property

[@freedominsteadof1984]

Love it! Good luck!

[@Ethaara]

A big advice I heard from someone who is a liveaboard: Don't think about the days you are cruising, think about the days you spend in a marina or on anchor.....for 1 day of cruising it can be 5-7 days of staying in one place. So if you are not going full time cruising out in the ocean, you are perfectly fine with a production boat.

[@johnlowe8418]

Ive owned many different boats over the years, and discovered (the hard way)exactly all things you pointed out.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Me too

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@69production60]

Sam Holmes: all I need is 22 feet

[@milordas]

42

[@larsbee]

yuuuup

[@robheirbaut8525]

Sam has a Cape Dory 28 right? Quite a bit larger than 22 feet.

[@larsbee]

@@robheirbaut8525 well were I'm from regulations say a 26 ft boat can only take 12ft seas and 30 knots winds ... I think thats when u register to rent out ur boat ... I bet most people wont do blue water with less then 28ft ... guess it is more comfy....

[@69production60]

@@robheirbaut8525 he used to have a 22 foot boat he took it from California to Hawaii

[@01dumbfrog]

My first real sailboat was $5000.00 and my second was $34,500.00 and my home for 13 years

[@lamperouge3615]

What model were these, if I may ask?

[@thomastaylor2019]

Great advice. We learned to sail in two seasons on a 19 ft dinghy. Then we bought a 29 foot older C&C. The C&C taught us what boat ownership was really like (good and bad) as well as helping us understand what we really wanted and the type of sailing we wanted to do. We then moved up, after 7 years or so to a 38 foot boat that enables us to do coastal cruising with some offshore overnights. Great advice!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

That’s absolutely amazing and I am so glad to hear that. That’s the perfect way to do it, when you own a smaller boat as you know you get to learn what’s important to you personally , makes no difference what other people need or want it’s all about you as it should be. How’s the coastal cruising going ? What part of the world are you in ?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@canismajoris6733]

Ok being rich must be nice but not all of us can just afford to have boats lying around costing money when we aren't even on them

[@matdur2000]

You don't become a sailor, you become a shipwright

[@isaacerwin9402]

I will literally live on a sailboat as soon as I save enough money to live on interest and get starlink internet. Hope I don't fall off.

[@burningbum]

@Vengeful Evangelio You are beyond stupid if you think "Are you aware that most banks will pay an average of 15% with a deposit of $500K+" is true XD XD XD

[@paulvr3158]

It is incredibly economic to live on a boat....if you cannot afford to live on a modest small cruising boat, you cannot afford to live anywhere! Do it NOW!

[@isaacerwin9402]

@@paulvr3158 Can't work on a boat, can't increase my income. Possibly remote with the whole starlink thing.

[@matveisoykin4182]

@@isaacerwin9402 Usually marinas in big cities are cheaper than renting apartments in the same region. So even if you can't work remotely you can still live on a boat and sail during the weekend or go somewhere close by during vacation.

[@Ciekawosc]

@@isaacerwin9402 "Can I travel with Starlink, or move it to a different address? Starlink satellites are scheduled to send internet down to all users within a designated area on the ground. This designated area is referred to as a cell. Your Starlink is assigned to a single cell. If you move your Starlink outside of its assigned cell, a satellite will not be scheduled to serve your Starlink and you will not receive internet. This is constrained by geometry and is not arbitrary geofencing." Starlink website FAQ

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

I was given a Flicka 20 Ferro cement hull and I Loved it! For two people it was fine! The cabin though small was full feature and with the solar system she had plenty of power the 9.9 long shaft was her only power. But her full keel and gaff rigging made her take all Lake Erie threw at her. So going larger isn't always what's best. How many people can trail their blue water to any coast and set sail? That advantage made her invaluable. And solo sailing was simple with all her rigging ran to the cockpit. And when docking the price per foot was more than affordable. They all have advantages and disadvantages but when it comes down to it. A person buys a boat to sail it. I didn't need a crew I could just hoist the sails and go. My point is, But what sets your soul free. Don't buy a boat that requires others to make sailing possible.

[@ecnavttocs]

Glad to hear this as it is easy to get caught up in the Blue water dream and forget I will probably be coastal cruising my home waters for sometime before considering a blue water passage.

[@samsung1702]

I went with my Privateer 20 coastal cruising once. I lost count of how many times I got slammed by the waves, got my stuff thrown all over the place inside, broke like 4 glasses and 1 bottle of wine, I puked two times. 10/10 would do it again.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thats awesome

[@rathernotdisclose8064]

lol fuckin' username checks out. plus the profile picture with this comment... best comment 2021 so far

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree

[@mathc1769]

it’s not an adventure unless you almost die. and dying at sea is where i want to go anyways

[@azothdrogo9373]

100% agree with this. My first live aboard boat was a Santana 25 (right outta college) and my second was a Catalina 35. Find out if you like the life first. I’m now having a a 60 foot catamaran built and I know everything I am looking for.

[@aarongranger]

Love everything except for the headline. How about "Blue water sailboats and why not to buy one AS YOUR FIRST SAILBOAT"

[@ChasingLatitudes]

True

[@zimbonz]

I disagree. It is a mild (but backed by quality content,) form of clickbait. It made me click, and you too - so I guess it is effective. KZbin is pretty competitive now, and he does fill the actual video with great content. So well done, plse continue.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@zimbonz This is what makes things so hard. If I don't have a catchy title and thumbnail KZbin simply wont show my video to anyone. I have to walk this fine line of Title , thumbnail and then make sure I explain in complete detail as to why I said what I said in the title and thumbnail. Its rough lol

[@zimbonz]

@@ChasingLatitudes i think you judged it perfectly, all good. I hope you are enjoying the Americas cup sailing, looks like it is going to be a very entertaining few months.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@erents1]

I am that guy who did a lot of small boat sailing on large Lakes, got the sailing fever. Then I retired, sold my house bought a 38 foot Catalina Morgan. The boat is in decent condition for a 1995 but I spent an additional $10,000 after the purchase preparing to sail. After the purchase I had to move it. It was ma 3 day passage in really rough seas with no engine in order to get it to Ventura from Long Beach. I settled on this boat because it’s 38 foot, 20,000 lb boat that could sail across an ocean if I got comfortable with the boat, the ocean. I have been sailing out to the Channel Islands regularly over the past 6 months and it’s amazing and for me it was definitely the best way to learn ocean sailing and to experience living on a boat. The marina is nice enough but I’m guessing it’s much like living in a trailer park, except for the fact that when you start feeling Costa phobic, you can cut the lines, set sail and imagine yourself never going back. It’s everything I imagined it would be but today I developed a potentially serious problem and will probably haul out and if I have to do that I should do some major work in order to say sail to Baja. New engine, transmission, new rigging prop work etc. easily another $20,000 which brings me to $90,000 total. Not bad but there really seems to be no end to the costs. A water maker, a life raft etc. another $10,000 and these costs apply if I do all the work and that is not possible as I am not qualified or experienced in many of the systems. Rigging is intimidating, through holes cutlets bearing/packing box extremely intimidating, sinking is a problem, working with electricity that is literally under water in the bilge, intimidating at best, the there’s the keel bolts and the catastrophic failure of losing the keel is intimidating. I honestly think that I could make the boat sea worthy enough for ten years of sailing but I can also imagine sinking the boat at a much earlier date.

[@garrettroberts7937]

Great advise. I totally F up my first purchase over a decade ago and bought a “fixer upper” Irwin 32 In hopes to sail it through the Bahamas. Needless to say I greatly underestimated the work needed to get the boat up to par and overall cost of mooring, docking, haulouts and all things associated with a midsize boat . Hell the Irwin wasn’t even a “blue water” yacht. That same year I bought a sunfish and then a laser and had the time of my life blasting around the bay. Life happened and the Irwin never got a refit and ive still yet to go to the Bahamas. Since then I’ve learned a great deal about cost, boat design, sailing and what kind of boat I want for the long haul. I’ll keep sailing the little daysailers until I have the funds to get exactly what I want and it will NOT be a “fixer upper” but it will also NOT be a $200,000+ boat. Aye, certainly long for the circumnavigation of planet earth but may not be able to do that for another decade.

[@joeljelliff2901]

So smart! Best to tryout sailing and living on a sailboat in a smaller, less expensive boat.

[@user-tk6bx7iv6x]

We loved our 1985 Catalina 36. We outfitted it with all Garmin including 2 chart plotters, AIS 800, 2 VHF radios, auto pilot, radar and sonar. Plus 450 watts of solar and charge controller, 5 group 24 batteries, 2000 pure sine wave watt inverter, new refrigeration, stainless steel range and propane tank with solenoid. Built a swim step with stainless and King Starboard and added Guahaur dinghy davits a new 10 foot dinghy, 6 hp Tohatsu and landing wheels. Manual windless 100 feet of 3/8" bb chain, 150 feet of 1/2" rode and a way oversized plow anchor. All in at less than $50 K for the boat and everything including spares and a icemaker. We rented out our home after retirement at 56 years old and lived on our boat almost rent free. We were employed at Two Harbors, Santa Catalina Island with fun summer jobs and the Island Company took care of our mooring then we'd sail to Mexico! By April the island was calling and we'd go back to work saving $22K island money. If we went to San Diego I'd work for the marina and no slip rent! 6 years of bliss for a $50K investment. We decided to sell her at the start of covid and got 3/4 of our initial investment back! Cheapest rent ever! Plus cruised to Zihuatanejo and everywhere between the Bay of Conception Baja, twice for a total of 16 months and over 10,000 miles. We lived our best retirement dream. I just turned 69 so my next boat might be a trawler. Edit: I bought a walking foot sewing machine and made our dodger and bimini top. I made cushions and covers. We had our interior done a second time professionally in Ultra Leather.

[@usernorcalroad]

One of the best things I did “even after years of experience” was join a sailing club and get ASA certified. Not only did I learn incredible skills and begin to use them, I have the opportunity to sail a variety of boats. Thankfully I live in San Francisco so every boat can be tested nicely. So far my favorite is the Beneteau 37 with in mast furling. Of course I love Swan, Oyster, and S&S but that’s a financial commitment that wouldn’t make sense. Beneteaus at 37+ feet are heavy enough to cross an ocean, but light enough to be fast. They point super high, and if you want to swim or make repairs in the open ocean the sugar scoop means you don’t have to trust your life to a line or a step ladder. Perfect boats if you ask me.

[@timdunn2257]

LOL. One of the best things I didn't do is join anything. I sailed to Hong Kong from Seattle via the scenic route. Fast boats are pointless. They are uncomfortable at sea, so you slow down. We are talking maybe a 10% difference in speed.

[@wilvanlonden5548]

Excellent video and so true! Especially the part about every bought yacht needs a refit and time = money is an eye opener. I did two refits and it’s always much more work then you had expected

[@frankmageean6027]

24 foot crate was my first. She was fun but she was always breaking. I'm amazed I survived the many Solent trips I did on her. Now I know what I need, what I expect and what's possible. I'm more keen than ever to upgrade to a 48

[@amaturearcadia]

Me looking at a 30ft Catalina on Boat trader for 8,000..... Yup that'll get me to Hawaii

[@yanivbaron5320]

Are Catalina’s good boats for blue water

[@chriswatts1412]

You can do it in a catalina. But when the shit goes down you're gonna wish you were in a tougher boat.

[@yanivbaron5320]

@@chriswatts1412 is there any recommendations

[@hatman4818]

@@yanivbaron5320 I been doing a crash course into what boats would be good for this. Do some research on hull forms, and how displacement plays a role, or capsize ratings. I recently found a Centurion 32 in the UK that is, unfortunately pending sale, for about 8,000 euros. ... marginally bigger boat than a catalina 30, marginally more cost... But WAY better for ocean going as far as I can tell. I've also been looking at Nicholson 32s. Just go read up on what qualities to look for, and you can find 30ish foot boats with the right stuff. And if it's old enough, needs TLC, and doesnt have anything fancy, you can find them for as cheap as bargain bin day sailors. What makes older Catalina 30s bad for it, among other things, is they have a very round bottom. I been reading the accounts of some people who tried taking them into rougher seas, only to find the boat will literally flip 180 degrees in one wave, despite crew efforts to keep that from happening. Catalinas are great day sailors, but the same qualities that make them great for it also make them terrible in deep water when the weather doesnt want to cooperate. The newer ones, like the Cataline 315, are better at it now after the design has evolved, but... You're probably not finding a young 30 foot boat for 8,000 dollars. That being said, yeah, honestly, a 30 foot Catalina could probably get you to Hawaii just fine, apparently going from CONUS to Hawaii is about the simplest ocean trip you can sink your teeth into.

[@yanivbaron5320]

@@hatman4818 I’m glad you told me that. It is something I will reconsider

[@JohnMarra]

Our first sailboat was a 1990 Caliber 33 that we bought used in 2004. It was in great condition. We went through our share of storms and foul weather and felt a lot safer than being aboard a mass-produced Tupperware boat.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

There is a revised version of this video posted if you’d like to take a look. I can assume by your statement with it being your first boat you don’t have much to actually compare it to.

[@timdunn2257]

Huh? Isn't that a mass produced tupperware boat?

[@jeffreyulery2182]

A true journalist using key objective words like "nice, ideal and comfortable" to hammer down those facts.

[@snakeplisken4278]

Buying a good used boat is the best for beginners, but avoid wasting 5 years to fix a wreck. Better to start with a smaller well-designed boat for the purpose.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

So true

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@gregorytimmons4777]

I owned a 32' Express Cruiser that i lived aboard on for 10 years. Meanwhile a friend that had a 19' cabin cruiser and wanted bigger bought a 28' steel hull with a 185 Crusader inline 6 i found him a good deal on. This is what we mostly took out and what i really learned a lot about long term boating on. Now it's been 8 years since i have owned a boat and for probably half that time i have been convinced that i'd probably get another boat and that a sailboat was the way i would go. Also that a 27' would be ideal for me. Big enough to have a decent interior with all the main amenities like shower, head, stove, fridge and oven. A pretty basic sail plan that can be added to and upgraded. Also the upper range that often utilizes an outboard for a power plant. Rather than some small diesel that is crammed into a little cramped space and is noisy inside when running and a pain to service. I hope to go check out a 27' 1979 Lancer this coming week that is just what i'd hoped for. Reasonable price on a boat that has been loved and used rather than neglected. One i know is turn key and not a major project. Of course there will still be much to do but at least every dime wouldn't be going to just keeping the boat functioning. Instead i can spend some on rigging upgrades like perhaps a new traveller etc. Just big enough to be equipped much like a 32'-37' except for the propulsion unit. Sure, i suppose it might be smarter to buy a 22' as your first sailboat but we don't all have the luxury of buying one boat to learn on and to buy and sell moving up 5 or 6' at a time. So i figure a 27' is about the shortest that will be outfitted as many a bit longer are. Still has a simple accessible outboard to move it along and is nice and comfy inside. I think a 27' could be the only sailboat i ever own as it seems to tick most boxes i deem important. Plus 27' is about the upper limit where you can find a boat that has had good care and use yet and older one (late 70's-late 80's) where fair deals on loved boats can be had for $5,000 or so. Now if the stars will just align and i can go have a look next week it could be mine by the coming weekend.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Good luck, hope the stars align for you, I just downgraded recently, or should say I am in the process , sold my oceanis 40 and will be getting a 35.1. All about you and what fits your needs

[@georgewashington7444]

I sailed a ComPac -16 Angelfish Key FL to Bahamas sailed all around for a month. Sold it with money to spare for flight home! Total cost @2002 - $2500 Buy a good boat learn in the bay and go! WaveRover did a Atlantic circuit in a Contessa 26 $2800 refit and supplies

[@amaz1ng77]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It seems like you really care about people who want to experience the sailing lifestyle.

[@hotsauce1646]

Holy crap . I remember the negetive remarks towards my decision to go and live on aruba. Everybody said you won't last a week or half a year at most that was 16 years ago. I still live on aruba. And i am used to living smal , i do alot of diving and fishing and i work in gardens in the full sun. I want one of these sail boats . And i just know it's for me.

[@gigioecu]

Thanks for the sound advice, I started with a Catalina 22 and it’s been somewhat of a hit and miss with the aspirations I had for sailing.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

That is pretty common, everyone thinks they need some expensive blue water boat but the reality is most are just fine cruising and island hopping, and for that there are better choices 😁

[@gigioecu]

@@ChasingLatitudes well I wouldn’t mind having a little bigger boat that is more comfortable to sail. Maybe a benetau 26. Just need to figure out how to sell my Cat 22.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@gigioecu Yeah, that is something to to consider, with a smaller boat such as the 22 you currently have and going to something like lets say a 30 footer would honestly be like a whole new world for ya. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you for some reason KZbin doesn't notify me of replies once I originally reply :( going to contact them about that and see what is up

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@rddrg18]

So buying my 60’ trimaran sloop rigged at $35,000 you would consider a steal. I’m retired living on a decent pension planning on dying on this boat . My augmentations to her are solar panels, wind turbines, and a power bank. She’s already been hauled out and bottom cleaned and painted!

[@mathc1769]

sounds great need an experienced crewman haha?

[@peterstone6548]

Great info. I'm looking at both types. Not expecting to sail over 1000 nm in a single voyage in the next couple of years. Have 2 refit 45's in great condition, solid and proven but looking at a 33, 39 also. I've been on the ocean for years but not sailing. Last boat a taylorcraft built on long Island NY. Easy to sail single. Larger vessels I've never ⛵

[@teksight9714]

New favorite quote: "Go simple, go small, go now." I've never heard that before but it sums up my minimalist lifestyle very well. Thank you.

[@bbrrwwnn]

We purchased a 2007 Beneteau 473 in 2014. This is a very popular production boat and our first boat. We sail it just as you describe. 95% regionally coastal cruising and 5% offshore from region to region. New England to The Bahamas. Our budget did allow for a much more expensive boat, but being our first boat we decided to see how we like it, as you say. Since 2018 we have twice gone to sell and upgrade because, well, we love sailing! But we can find nothing that suits us quite like the 473, so we have kept it and just upgrade as desired (solar arch, enclosure, water-maker, etc). I confess that we have sailed a bit in the past on other peoples boats, so we already knew we loved sailing. But that’s a far cry from the “cruising lifestyle”. Just a slightly different perspective. Great video, thank you!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

The 473 is a great boat and more than capable if equipped properly to make the occasional crossing. Have you taken her off shore much ?

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[@bbrrwwnn]

@@ChasingLatitudes From Connecticut to The Bahamas we are ICW/Offshore probably 60/40. Maybe for 50/50, we just cover so many more miles offshore.

[@jermhudson421]

I'm financially embarrassed so following this advice is quite easy

[@ChasingLatitudes]

This was the best thing I've heard all day

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@greenlion6544]

When I saw you talk about 45 foot boats, you’re absolutely right... that is a waste of money and too much to handle for someone with zero experience. In fact, getting anything larger than 36 maybe 38, which is good enough. Also, buy yourself something USED. Like the video said, you might hate sailing.

[@pentachronic]

The amount of power in the sails goes up as a square law. That means bigger boats have more stress and are typically harder to work.

[@pentachronic]

*Square law vs length of boat that is.

[@mikaoyry9144]

Totally agree, we have Hallberg Rassy Monsun 31

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Love em

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[@alexwonner7469]

All good advices. Thanks a lot. A second hand boat is like a second hand JCB or CAT. You never know how the previous owner(s) maintained it.

[@paulipock3241]

It's rare you learn something from so many postings. I learned a lot from this one.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thankyou so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I usually will respond to every comment so any time you have a question feel free to ask and I will respond

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[@waynesimmonsdmd41]

Great video with lots of good points. My definition of an expert is one who has screwed up more than the next guy. I probably qualify as an expert in that regard. Your points are valid. With my first sailboat (I've owned four in 36 years), the broker asked me where I was going to sail, and I thought it was a dumb question. Not so. The first thing to determine is where you will be sailing getting the experience you need, if lacking. Then buy a boat that fits the locale and affords you what you want. That said, get out there, and don't overlook the trailerable boats, there are some great ones, no dockage and can be trailered to different cruising areas around you. Just sayin'

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I agree

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[@philandlyndachristieson8808]

Oh boy you have a lot in learn about Kiwi's. What I do like is the more people you leave sitting on the couch the better the sailing is for the rest of us. I'm pleased your video will make people STOP and think and sit back down again.😊⛵🌏⛵🌏⛵🌏⛵🌏⛵ Phil

[@Reality_TV]

This is a funny video. One of my favorite KZbin sailing channels is on a 36' boat & they've been all over. I think people need to get a boat and figure out what works for them. Thanks for the video.

[@RamenKing2023]

Sailing Uma?

[@Reality_TV]

@@RamenKing2023 - You know it! 100% Sailing Uma! I love that channel, which makes this video, like I said, kind of funny!

[@RamenKing2023]

@@Reality_TV I’m looking for a boat now because of that channel. 😂 I just messaged someone about a 1984 Hunter Legend 40. I figure I can always redo the interior. Like they redid their interior on Sailing Uma.

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

I owned a 34 foot BW boat (Morris) and loved it

[@shakey2634]

I learned to sail along with my dad. He started with a Snipe, then an O’Day DaySailer (16’), a KittyWake then his last boat was a Catalina 25. I bought and raced a Laser when I was right out of college, I now own, along with my son, an O’Day 302. Been a lot of fun but I will say, spending weeks on a sailboat to cross an ocean is something I’ve aged out of. My old back needs a nice easy chair at the end of the day.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

Wery well-spoken almost agree on everything, I'm refitting my Hallberg Rassy 35feet boat to navigate around the world after 2 years. Now it's so much to do, but the boat was built to cross the oceans and l been sailing lot on open waters, It's nice and calm and it's can be the opposite that. I'm a bit crazy by chasing up the storms and crossing the sea, but that how l test my self and gaining experience before l go around the world.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Well done I wish you luck on your journey , if you ever have any questions feel free to ask

[@coldnorthadventures5905]

@@ChasingLatitudes Thank you.

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[@BeamReach740]

"armchair Facebook sailor" LOL love it! I think there's more of them than actual sailors

[@ChasingLatitudes]

😂 I’m sure there are , they are quite the bunch, they know everything about sailing but haven’t managed to cross a bathtub yet 😂😂

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[@fpdima]

I always wanted a sailboat - so I bought a 1973 Cape Dory Typhoon and sailed it for the past two seasons with great success on the Great South Bay off Long Island. In the off season I do some updates and now I’m getting set to paint it and look forward to the 2021 season. I couldn’t be happier with the boat. I highly recommend any new sailor go out and get a similar style daysailer before they get anything resembling a blue water cruiser.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Love this approach the most. What are your sailing plans next season ?

[@fpdima]

@@ChasingLatitudesI’ll be sailing the Typhoon for a few more years. My dream is to get a bigger daysailer like a Morris 29 or an Alerion 28 in few years.

[@fpdima]

I’m also digging that Dana 24 you mention in the video.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@fpdima oh nice,the best thing is that you are sailing and that’s what matters, that Dana 24 is a fortune unfortunately but talk about a nice smaller boat ⛵️ that things amazing. My main goals with this channel is to get people away from this rediculous notion that you need to go buy a 400000 dollar boat to make a crossing. You can enjoy the heck out of sailing with just a nice day sailor and then decide what will fit your needs. Are you in the states ?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@fpdima oh nice,the best thing is that you are sailing and that’s what matters, that Dana 24 is a fortune unfortunately but talk about a nice smaller boat ⛵️ that things amazing. My main goals with this channel is to get people away from this rediculous notion that you need to go buy a 400000 dollar boat to make a crossing. You can enjoy the heck out of sailing with just a nice day sailor and then decide what will fit your needs. Are you in the states ?

[@kevinkoestler]

The most famous bluewater sailboat is without a doubt the Westsail32. That kind of debunks the size requirement to be called a "bluewater" sailboat. That being said I am enjoying your video. Thanks for sharing it with us all. It takes effort and I appreciate your work.

[@dwayneramirez2370]

Was I in for a big and shocking surprise!!!! I can’t thank you enough for this eye opening message! I’m all hyped up for sailing, I am more now than ever because I know now what do I need and not what I wish. I feel so relief, thank you! You have a subscriber for life! 🙏🏽

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Ahh thank you so much , hopefully at least some of the advice might help a little

[@SecretSquirrel809]

Sounds like sarcasm to me 🤣

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@karlshook4586]

It’s a steep learning curve but once you get over the hump it can be the most rewarding experience ever.

[@iamsmith9893]

Thank God for KZbin. I can live my dream of sailing vicariously.

[@petercarley9260]

great advice. there's too many opinions on all the forums that say you can't do this, can't do that ... it will paralyze you. One thing i'd add is to shop locally. boats in your area are there for a reason - because they (for the most part) sail well within your area. Don't travel thousands of miles to buy and bring home a boat that's not suited for your local conditions. I almost did this and am so glad I didn't ... I see people with heavy blue-water boats trying to sail in 8-10 kts LIS summer breezes. doesn't look all that fun.

[@roamingtheblue]

Thanks for this video, has made me think differently about what kind of boat I want!

[@peterwehrmeyer925]

Whatever your boat if you can do the trip safely and enjoy yourself then go right ahead and do it

[@arktseytlin]

First boat - Newport 16. Second boat - Catalina Capri 25. Third boat - Catalina 34 mk 2. Seems legit.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree seems legit 👍

[@bert5209]

The small boat is sufficient if your going alone or with 1 person. Also in tall waves it's like a cork. Larger sailboats could pitch pole. Blue water boats are much much more comfortable due to heavy displacement. And blue water boats are expensive that's true but hold there value better.

[@edwardhart8449]

I have sailed to Hawaii 5 times and made one circumnavigation in boats under 29 ft.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

congrats? ? The video is not about what size you can cross an ocean in so I am kind of confused about your comment

[@edwardhart8449]

Because you started out by saying that. Anything under 38 feet would not be a sufficient blue water boat. That is simply not true.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@edwardhart8449 nope not what I said. I stated that the ideal size to meet storage requirements as well as space for guests and crew would be 38 to 42 foot and that’s not even an opinion that’s a fact. Of course you can do it on smaller , you can row across if you want . Is that going to be IDEAL for storage, guests, crew? Nope . You think a 29 foot boat is IDEAL for a crew of 4 ? Of course it’s not. The criteria was the IDEAl size for guests and crews while meeting storage requirements to meet that criteria. The video at no times said the minimum size required to cross an ocean is 38 foot

[@theluckyone1634]

@@ChasingLatitudes I don't like guests and I'd prefer to sail with as few crew as possible. Problem solved! 🤣

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@theluckyone1634 nailed it 🤣🤣

[@hibbiteejibbitee]

Straight talk is much appreciated.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I try and get straight to the point

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@uniontube44]

You completely altered my paradigm. Thank you

[@kingkapowable]

Some really good points. I have a Top Hat 25 and will be ready for a bigger boat in a few years.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Any idea on a possible make yet ?

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[@portsailingschool6760]

I have sailed off shore 1200 miles and more on a production boat,Dofour and Beneteau. These boats can get you there faster than blue water boats, however, they are not laid out for healing. No overhead hand holds, galleys that are positioned aft to forward not good. However l want the speed. Fully fuelled up and water tanks full, they can punch through the shit.

[@mathc1769]

i’ve done offshore runs in a few Beneteaus but they had been overhauled and beefed up a bit

[@robheirbaut8525]

I find the lack of hand holds in newer production boats disturbing. Mind you, the older French production boats (70, 80's) did have proper galleys and possibilities to move around safely. But look at let's say a recent Oceanis 35... that interior has to be disaster to live on when you're actually sailing off-shore. Having said that, no doubt there's people having crossed oceans in it saying 'they're just fine'.

[@johnclark1925]

Great, thanks for the advice.

[@superwag634]

My friends bought a new 46 foot catamaran as their first boat without any experience and after selling their house and then decided 3 months later that they really don’t like wind and waves or being stuck on anchor. Might buy it from them at half price soon 😅

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Happens more often than most people know 😏

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[@stefanberglund1868]

When not to buy one rather than why not to buy one.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Fair enough

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[@michaeldbhawker3556]

I dont like people as most people dont. Like hell im having a boat that needs more than the wife and i as crew.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I don't blame you

[@ricster3926]

Some good advice, bottom line do your research. Everything on a boat falls into one of two categories 1) Broken 2) Not broken yet. Budget 10% of purchase price annually for maintenance and you’ll be good. Planning to buy next year Oceanis 47, working hard toward that goal.

[@wildandbarefoot]

I lived aboard a 22ft altlanta catch. For 10 years. Now I'm in a house, and can't wait to get my next boat, which will be 37ft+ When I lived aboard there was no wasted space.

[@Dreamtimesail]

We have been living aboard and cruising our very bluewater capable Whitby 43 ketch for almost 7 years and nothing you said made me think we bought the wrong boat. Each to their own opinion.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I’m not sure anything I said would make anyone think they bought the wrong boat unless you spent 300k and decided six months later you didn’t like sailing, that’s the only point of the video is just boy what you can’t afford in case you decide you dislike it then it’s not a big deal but don’t get wrapped up in the world of fake sailors on social media thinking you need a 300 k blue water boat

[@con698]

I was looking at an 80's whitby Ketch 42 recently. How do you like the sailplan? Hows the motion and can it sail in light air? I love the look but have never sailed a ketch before.

[@Dreamtimesail]

@@con698 We love our Whitby. She is quicker than we expected and the sail plan provides so many options it's great. You can see a lot more at our blog. dreamtimesail.blogspot.com/p/our-boat.html

[@donk.5730]

Congrats DreamTime, I'm happy for you. You unfortunately are the minority. Just look at the collection of monohulls for sale around Panama. Also , the divorce rate is off the charts too, but that's another story , eh ?lol. Best prices are boats in the remote locations in the Marina -close to an International Airport where he took his wife ! Cheers, Don

[@superwag634]

My friends bought a new 46 foot catamaran as their first boat without any experience and after selling their house and then decided 3 months later that they really don’t like wind and waves or being stuck on anchor. Might buy it from them at half price soon 😅

[@jims3114]

Best sailing video I've seen. There are all kinds of KZbinrs spending years refitting hurricane damaged boats. More power to them. I did ask them that maybe they should have purchased a more expensive boat and just worked for another year. Some people do enjoy grinding and fibreglassing. Then there is the issue can you get insurance? God bless these people but I am not going to donate so they can go on vacation. I just retired. I plan on taking a sailing class. There are sailboat owners that are always looking for crew, clubs etc. Once I get some skills there are co-ops where you can pay a monthly fee and take their boats out. After all that I may consider buying a boat. Where I live you have to haul the boat out for the winter. I also noticed that DIY boatyards are scare here.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Couldn’t agree more, I’d rather just save and buy one ready to go as I’m not into the constant fixing life. Yacht clubs are a great way to sail before buying a sail boat as once you learn just take theirs out and see what you like first

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[@majorp7967]

Good Video! But we as a couple sailing mostly on our own handle d boats up to 60 feet. Now we get an Oyster 545 and for us the perfect choice. Sure it's a question of money but a real blue yacht costs money.

[@artemisp.folglemeyer]

Well, after viewing this I am totally convinced my original plan is the way to go...lottery win. With that loot, I can buy any boat I want and hire a crew. One of those PowerBall or MegaMillions billion dollar jackpots, and I'm good to go.

[@paul-akers]

Excellent video super informative thank you

[@100forks]

A friend always wanted to go sailing so he went out and bought a 30 ft boat that needed a total refit. Spent two years doing it. Spent a small fortune having it towed to the Atlantic. Took lessons while he lived aboard. Finally took it out for an overnighter. Seas got rough and he got terrified. Sold the boat. But he did live out part of his dream of restoring a boat, plus all the day dreams of sailing the thing. So it worked out OK.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

That happens more often than you would think, I’m sure he enjoyed what he did gain from it. Did he move to the mountains or did he stay close to the sea ?

[@100forks]

@@ChasingLatitudes Back to the mountains

[@waynesimmonsdmd41]

Well said- validates trying out a smaller boat first and staying inside or coastal.

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[@bobquigley1957]

Along the New England coast from Conn to Main, there are dozens of fine blue water boats from forty to fifty feet in length that I wouldn't hesitate to take out with very little refit needed. Many can be had for fifty thousand to one hundred twenty thousand dollars. Most are on the hard so a thorough survey shouldn't be too tough. Many are well stored and even smell pretty good with clean bilges and low hours on engines and generators. You might have to actually visit some yards rather than just look at listings, but beat the sticks a little, take your time, and you'd be amazed by what's out there.

[@rickydee5863]

Bob Quigley great comment Bob do you follow Captain Q yacht hunter on u tube . He does exacty what you recomend on the maine coast .its a really great informative show where they dig deep a lite survey if you will . They find some real gems .they gus who present the show have a hundred years of experiencc of indepth knowledge on boat systems construction and practical sailing between them . Just awsome .

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Bluewater Sailboats, Everything you need to know to help you choose. View the entire playlist here, kzbin.info/aero/PL23P7MEwZ2SJr-y8xTKnJLXP8JXBIrdDi

[@erdem764]

If I would have enough money I would go second hand Halberg Rassy 36-44 feet. You can go anywhere any time. Bluewater boats does not only provide enough space for crew and tanks etc. they are build for heavy weathers. You can face heavy weather anyehere even sailing coastal (checking the weather forecast sometimes does not help). So you can buy a small or larger boat but be sure it is good enough for heavy weathers. I personally like beneteau clipper models (as a cheaper option)

[@geofffleming12]

You have impeccable taste. The Swans that come from Sweden are lovely blue water boats as well, but Boy, those Hallberg-Rassis are NICE!

[@robheirbaut8525]

Rassy's are great, sturdy sailing boats but oh my, I hope you love woodwork or have the money to replace the teak deck after x-years.

[@marcg1043]

Super advice. Thank you! Can you recommend boats for a beginner? I have plenty of time and willingness to learn but want to cross oceans eventually. So how do I start?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Tune into my live streams and ask away

[@OffGridandOutdoors]

Thanks excellent advice and well done

[@ChasingLatitudes]

thanks, I did a revised version that is a bit better at the criteria aspect as I was not as clear as I would have liked to have been in this one

[@JR36802]

I’ll have to say that if you have no maintenance experience then I would say do the refit and figure it out on the hard

[@dkchen]

My first boat was a catalina 42. Loved it! My wife ... not so much.

[@SenorTucano]

Got yourself a new wife yet?

[@dkchen]

@@SenorTucano Nah ... I'm going to get a new boat and then sail it to the destination while my wife flies there. Much more enjoyable for me and her.

[@patricsinclair6016]

Thank you, First clean honest video! Not censored by youtube. Or delited by google hwy policy. Exeptional advice, do not wayst money and time sailing it is somethink you need to be born in.

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[@stefanberglund1868]

I spent 4 years on a Havsfidra (6 meters). Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Do you still have the boat ?

[@stefanberglund1868]

@@ChasingLatitudes Oh no, I'm old now. I lived on it from 1993 to 1997. Best days of my life.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@stefanberglund1868 Well at least you had a good run :) You are more than welcome to come sail with us any time after this "thing" is over . That was the whole point of me starting the channel was to expose people to sailing and be able to offer free sailing to everyone. Will be posting more about that this week and then the new website will go live

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[@mm10102]

Agree with all what you said 100%. If I may also say. Buy your first boat to be the learning boat. Save your money for the “future “ocean crossing boat. I bought my first boat (hunter 336) and I knew it will no be the “one”. Great awesome sailboat but will not trust it crossing oceans.

[@Sternentigga]

Hey there - thanks for the solid advice. I really struggled as I couldn't imagine spending so much money in one go. Thanks for clearing it up and being thoughtful and serious at the same time. Especially, as I first plan to live on the boat for 4-6month periods in the beginning. And get a more expensive one in a couple of years. Also, I'm busy working on collecting experience and official licensing. Still, I do have a question left. What size of a boat should one choose for a start for 2 people sailing and living ?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

35 ish is a good place to start , ive got a whole new series on how to go from 0 to full time cruising, currently ten episodes in it , its a good watch

[@Sternentigga]

@@ChasingLatitudes Oh thanks for your quick response. Okay :) I'll definitely will take a look into it. Have good wind and greetings from Germany

[@CharlesLockhart]

A summary of key points that should be considered when getting in to sailing and buying a boat.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Well Charles , the great thing about KZbin is you don’t have to watch

[@CharlesLockhart]

​@@ChasingLatitudes Thank you for your efforts.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@CharlesLockhart 😂 you tube is hard, you have to try and find titles and thumbnails that people will click without being 100% click bait. If I make a video like this and title it “ how to buy your first sailboat responsibly” no one will watch it 😢. Considering I spend about 30 to 50 hours making just one video I need to try and get people to watch and hopefully learn something from it. Over 100k views and maybe 30 people upset and complain , that’s a pretty good ratio so I’ll have to just keep doing it. This was one of my first videos and they have improved quite a bit

[@CharlesLockhart]

@@ChasingLatitudes Yeah, I agree that youtube is hard. How much sailing have you actually done?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@CharlesLockhart I’ve completed a circumnavigation and half a dozen crossings. Currently in Puerto Rico waiting to go south after leaving the keys in July but travel restrictions stoped me here. You can just go to my website and find out all about what I’m doing

[@1132sweetie]

I'm waiting till all the Corona boats all hit the market when people return to the norm....

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Good plan

[@tonychilds884]

bingo

[@hansh8071]

If you think or dream about sailing away, i suggest you first take some sailing lessons and if you like it, charter a boat. It will help

[@Nostromosailboat]

Yes!, my first one, Catalina 30.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

How do you like it so far ?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@Nostromosailboat]

I bought the boat 10 mouths ago, and I never go out of the marina, I'm still repairing her, the engine, sails, rigging, paint...I hope this summer... If I would have money enough, of course I would like this "blue water" sailboats you show in your video, but with this little Catalina 30, I can pay the marina, the engine, the sails... with a bluewater, mew sail and bye bye money. What is the best sailboat for an Atlantic crossing? The one you get

[@anthonyraistrick4728]

How have I only just come across this channel?? 🛥⛵️

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@thefallenone7988]

So what's best for blue water fiber steel or aluminum or wood

[@crwmdp9]

You are spot on!

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[@jimegnor4442]

Am too lazy to read all the comments as my comment may have already been mentioned, however--- that little mast "incident "at 2'25 was indeed eye-opening but what caught my attention was that other sailboat just aft and to port that seemed waaaaay too close and had to make a hard evasive maneuvre. I see crap like that on the roads too often and so, I assume the waterways are no different.

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[@vicg5323]

Awesome advice.

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[@captainchristianguy3307]

Yeah this video absolutely makes the most sense to me. I've been looking for something around the 30ft area. Price is a huge factor. Space is crucial. But I've noticed you can buy a 30ft boat that only needs xy&z for $5000 and maybe in a couple years you will have a nice boat ready to tackle the world! Or, you find Johnny rotten luck and buy his boat that's ready to go for $2500 because he lost his slip or something like that.

[@stevenrance5320]

Some good advice here. On saying that, having been offshore in a serious blow in a both Bennetau and also a Hallberg Rassey, I know where I’d much rather be.

[@mrs.antogarcia9607]

LOL, let the rich do what they do. Awesome video. I will am looking for just such a boat, that can get to the 7000 islands a cost less than 20K ready to sail. I have done fiber work and it sucks. Yes my time is money, but I am cheap, too.

[@pauloalves4036]

Thank you for sharing your experience, I am very interested in the opinion related to the type of boat depending on the type of use. I look for an economical solution that allows me to make coastal trips with some comfort and that I can sleep on the boat. Do you have any suggestions for that purpose, I live in Portugal and it can make a difference, the sea on our coast is North Atlantic. Once again I thank you for your opinion.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Inshore costal Trips ?

[@pauloalves4036]

@@ChasingLatitudes Yes, from the North to the South. As I get more practice, move to the Mediterranean and make the Mediterranean coast. I plan to live on the boat!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

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[@sedatkasrat]

I own a "production" Bav 38Cr for 3 years... she's 2009 and one of the 1st vacuum-infusion made hulls... I'm going to make a roundtrip atlantic crossing with her from may 2025 to oct 2026 starts from eastern med... I have fully confident of her capabilities, maybe more than my own skipper skills... I believe that BWC term is a myth, unless you go for fifty-ish lenths, cus all cmfort ratios are differs maybe a fraction of a fraction in this scale... and there's nothing but a skeg-rudder that so called BWC boats has and my 38 hasn't... one feature is a fair compromise regarding whole buch of plus sides...