BUYING A BUDGET SAILBOAT | 9 TIPS on How To Buy a Cheap Boat | EP3

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thank you all so much for the support so far, hope you're enjoying these videos. Do you have any tips for first time buyers looking for a budget boat?

[@chraven69]

Hi a big thank you for this awesome video, loads of great tips 😁👍

[@donnewton7858]

You guys have become my favorite cruising channel. You cover things that are practical.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks a lot Don, that's really kind of you to say 😁 we've got a couple more practical videos coming up that you'll hopefully enjoy too. All our best!

[@donnewton7858]

@@ChasingCurrents I also really just enjoy you sharing your feelings about your experiences: let's me feel like I'm sailing along with you. Keep going!

[@becomingaseagypsy4080]

Guys, what you're doing is unbelievable. You are living my dream. I've only just stumbled across you're channel and I'm here for the long haul. You are both who I aspire to be.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much for such a lovely comment! Really glad to have you onboard for our journey ☺️☺️

[@Drbudweiser]

Love your channel man. It's really down to earth sailing and makes us all feel welcome.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thank you so much, that's a big compliment 😊 glad you're enjoying our adventure.

[@zackg3]

I have spent 6 months watching videos about living aboard and have been thinking this whole time I need at the very least $100,000 to just start. I am so thankful you have made this channel and I stumbled upon it! Keep up the great content!

[@ChasingCurrents]

We know what you mean, we had the same experience before we bought our boat! Definitely more achievable than we thought 😁 Really appreciate the comment and glad you've enjoyed our channel so far! 👍

[@karljansson7357]

Great video! Im excited to follow along as you guys live your dreams! I'm so inspired to go get my own sailboat. hopefully I'll be sailing here in a couple of months.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks Karl, so glad you enjoyed 😁You really should, we've only just begun the lifestyle and can't even put into words the joy it's already given us! That's great that you'll be sailing too 😬keep us updated ⛵

[@gtamaster2001]

I think you two are wonderful. It is a little difficult to understand but keep it up. I’m buying this year and moving in the Spring. Happy sailing and good fortune to you!

[@davidblaxxon7701]

Good information and resources for first timers, exactly what i was looking for. Many thanks !! [edit] -> your blog post on this subject is a great resource too !!

[@ChasingCurrents]

So glad you found it useful! Thanks for commenting 😊 and good to know you found the blog too! We definitely need to add some more stuff to that soon 😬

[@alanmintymint5676]

Nice one guys! Best bit of advice I've heard in a looooooong time: 'buy a boat for £5k, budget £5k to get it up to scratch'

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks! Yesss. It's definitely something that we'd like to have been told at the start when trying to figure out how much money we'd actually need 😅

[@thatflightsimguy]

I love your channel. Please get back out sailing soon! I'm going to stop paying into my pension for one year and buy a cheap boat (£7k). It's time to get this adventure started. I'm gonna die soon so I better hurry up.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much. We promise we'll be back out as soon as we can 😁 We're landlocked for a short while but could never give up sailing! Yeah we would always choose to just make it happen and go ASAP, none of us know how long we've got left!

[@richardanderson4916]

Coincidentally, we have tides that go up and down too!!!! So weird!

[@stephanguitar9778]

Nice that you are both into boating. For many of us our partners are not only NOT into boating, they are venomously anti-boating, especially sailing, never mind living on boat (mine is, who believes adventure belongs on the TV, not in real life) The information about buying and maintaining boats at least is out there now on the web etc, back in the day it was far more difficult to find and many of us found out the pitfalls the hard way. Good luck for this year.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks for your comment Stephan. We both definitely feel lucky, we've always been on the same page with our adventures- neither of us ever takes much convincing! Yes that's definitely true. We often imagine what it must've been like before all of this electronic navigation and GPS etc. We feel very lucky we are in a time where everything is so accessible even to people without a background in sailing. though in a way we do miss out on that 'pure' sailing and learning the hard way , that must've been quite a special feeling. Thanks for that, appreciate the support.

[@jamesyoung1204]

This is a very good and informative video. Exactly what I was looking for. I am in the US and will start looking soon. I am amazed by all the available boats out there and the types of boats. Keep the videos coming. Thank you.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much James, really glad you enjoyed! Yes we were too, before we started looking into it we really did think that anything under say £50,000 would be something sinking! Good luck in your boat searching, keep us updated 😁

[@jeffjames3111]

Very excited to follow you on your journey. Well done for taking the leap and good luck!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much Jeff. Really appreciate the support!

[@marksmeaton1470]

Happy Sailing guys!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thank you 😁😁

[@davart311]

you are very entertaining and informative...definitelly worth a subscripion !! I used to enjoy going to view boats down the south coast when I used to live in London. Ciao from the North Adriatic ...Italy...!!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks so much David ☺️ really appreciate that. South coast definitely has some beautiful spots and so many boats! All our best, Jade & Brynn

[@sidgreensides6709]

You really got your heads write on this ...this is me very jealouse..w ishing you well..Love long and prosper..Sid.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Aww thanks so much Sid 😁

[@karstenhyldgaard9039]

You got an new follower here, always enjoy watching videos like this. Can't wait to see what you guys are up for in the future. Stay safe from Denmark 🇩🇰 🇬🇧 🇩🇰 ⛵

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ahh thanks so much for joining us Karsten! Really glad you enjoyed the video 😊 we definitely have big plans 👀 aw beautiful Denmark ❤️

[@donnasingleton6320]

Very informative. Another thing that I would like to see a video on and maybe it's been done before and I just haven't seen it yet is a list of tools and an explanation of why you will need that particular tool for DIY handyman special boats.

[@ChasingCurrents]

I would love to do that video! I'm definitely no expert though but could definitely talk about our experience. Thanks for the suggestion, and thank you :)

[@donnasingleton6320]

@@ChasingCurrents I'll be looking forward to it

[@chrisswinnerton1729]

Excellent video guys. I've subscribed and liked :-). I was looking for the pdf you mentioned and couldn't see it in the links. Looking forward to following your adventures :-)

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks Chris! So glad you enjoyed. Ah yes, so KZbin wouldn't accept the PDF's within the description - but we included the links for the websites instead which is all the information we used on the PDF's 😁 we'll try and scan them onto our website when we can for people to download maybe? Ah glad to have you onboard for our adventure 😊⛵

[@learnfix5725]

Enjoyed the video, thanks. You mentioned in one the comment replies that KZbin don’t let you add PDF’s. You can get around this by uploading to a free google workspace account and then adding the share link in your description. That’s also a good way and free way to add a form or a spreadsheet etc

[@ChasingCurrents]

So glad you enjoyed! Ahh thanks for that, that makes sense 😅

[@DuruttiVisca]

Great channel good job !

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thank you so much 😁, and thanks for commenting 😁

[@georgecumming760]

Like the video. Interested in where you got stuff eg liferaft, outboard & dinghy

[@ChasingCurrents]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊. Our life raft is under the nav desk (not the best place but the best for us), our outboard sits on our pulpit rail on the back of the boat, and our dinghy gets deflated and folded up just infront of our mast. We would like to in the future build some better solutions but for now its working for us 😁. Thank you for commenting

[@richardanderson4916]

Having just watched the new movie "All is Lost", I commend you on the EPIRB. Damned shipping containers! Great channel!

[@ChasingCurrents]

We watched that recently too, let's hope we don't need to use it but glad we got it! Thanks for watching 😁😁

[@keith800]

You find a lot of boat yards have boats who owners are behind with their fees or have abandoned their boats so another way of getting a cheap boat as boat yards just want to get their cost back.

[@RichardLWhite]

Nice advice.. Thanks..Happy sailing.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ah glad you enjoyed, Richard 😁 thanks!

[@Mylifelovingit]

That doubling up of the price is a good idea but it doesn't always work. There are tipping points where either the repairs are just too much or the boat is just in such a good condition.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yeah totally agree, always exceptions to the rule at both ends. Our boat actually also was in such good condition that we didn't need to do any work, but we ended up finding upgrades we wanted to add (new navigation system, new plumbing, all new safety stuff etc etc). So even though we thought that our budget was just going to be the boat, we found things popped up and it all added up 😅 definitely met a few people who've ended up spending over double too like you said, and been unable to pay for anymore repairs. So agree it's not a one rule fits all scenario!

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Great video guys!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks Alex 😁😁

[@FollowIntrepidBear]

Great info for those looking to get a boat bargain. We bought a book called “Inspecting the ageing sailboat” by Don Casey. That helped us form a checklist.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hey, thank you :D. We have since been told about this book, it looks like the book everyone should have before buying a boat. We would have got it if we had of known before getting talisman😅. Hope you are both all good, thank you for commenting 😁

[@timothythomas1626]

My future Boat won't really Need a Heater. I live in Florida. But I do want to install some sort of Air Conditioner

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thats a very good point. If we lived somewhere hot we probably wouldn't have gone with the heater 😊

[@whitebeltforlife]

you guys are my new faves

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ahhh thank you so much 🥰 really glad you're enjoying!

[@hannescoetzee5113]

Going through all your vids. Yeah I bought a boat last year for £10'500 and so far another £7'000. Nearing the end now so I guess another £1000. Its costly to get exactly what you want. Good luck, I'll be following when I get WiFi in the Med.😉👍👍

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks for your comment 😊 yeah, it's definitely something we didn't factor in to our budget, but seems like we now have everything we need so shouldn't be any other big costs (until something goes wrong 😅) ah thank you 😊 oohh amazing, maybe we'll see you in the Med somewhere then!

[@markthomasson5077]

Some might disagree about traditional long keels being the most seaworthy. A wave that rolls a long keel, may just push a fin keel sideways

[@ChasingCurrents]

That's interesting, never thought of it like that. I was basing this on the majority of reading I'd done - but that's a good point!

[@philipritson8821]

@@ChasingCurrents Six of one half a dozen of the other. The perfect boat doesn't exist! It's all horses for courses. Yes long keels are more likely to trip over their keep but they track better. Bilge keels are a bit of British speciality because they are great around the most popular cruising grounds in the UK given your tidal range. Although most other places around the around the world have no need for them. Catamarans have their pros and cons too. It's all horses for courses. Personally I fancy an Albin Vega, a Folkboat, etc., but if I saw a well-sorted Heavenly Twins at the right price I'd be tempted.

[@SimUKReviews]

Excellent vid. Thank you 🙏 😊

[@scrumpymanjack]

Many thanks for the tips and the content. Subscribed! One question on small boats: what would be your top 3 for sailing around the Med? Mainly weekend stuff around Mallorca etc. but also capable of going on longer (two or three weeks) trips around the Med? Im guessing that a true blue water wouldn't be necessary but would love to know your thoughts. Thanks again.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hey, thanks for the sub and question 😁. It's hard to give a top 3 as the budget plays a large factor. I would say that for the Mediterranean, you don't need a super hard-core boat. Production boats definitely have their flaws but do work well in the Med. Something that can sail in light winds, offers enough space to be comfortable, and easy access on of the boat from the back would be things on my want list. You won't want to get caught out in bad weather in the Med so planning is a big part of Med cruising, yes a blue water boat mitigates this a bit, but even then it won't be very fun. Something 38ft to 42ft early 2000s Production boat could be somewhere to start looking. Again, others will vastly disagree with this, but if you look at boats sailing there, this is what you will see. I hope this helps, all the best, Brynn

[@scrumpymanjack]

@@ChasingCurrents Hey, Brynn. Many thanks for that. All sounds very sensible. I wouldn't want to go that big because of lack of experience, lack of funds and marina fees etc. But really appreciate the general advice, which I'll....wait for it.....take on board.

[@brynnsta8054]

@@scrumpymanjack 😅😅 love the pun!

[@trevhedges]

Cheers guys!

[@janisspalvins677]

Thanks for this great advices. I also searching to buy sailing boat for sailing and leaving on board, size 28 - 33'.

[@ChasingCurrents]

You're welcome ☺️ that's great, good luck on boat shopping! Hope you find one soon 😁

[@urfuturo6467]

Great help. Many thanks. Susbcribed and liked😀👍

[@ChasingCurrents]

Hey thank you 😁

[@alexdumycz1476]

Great video, you get a pretty good deal on your boat, I currently live on a verl 900

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thank you 😁 yeah we were super happy with the price, especially as it was ready to set sail. Oh nice! Strong and seaworthy vessell

[@guliver1950]

Very useful tips!

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thank you! Glad you found them useful 😁

[@snakeplisken4278]

My first boat was an Albin Vega 27 which was great but ultimately not right for us. Now have an older Island Packet 35 which is perfect for the two of us.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Wow yeah the Island Packet looks like a great sturdy boat! We looked at the Albin Vega's too, very capable little boats aren't they.

[@robertmyers8306]

Diving mask, snorkel and fins will be very useful when you reach sunnier climates - not to mention very very very useful when used in conjunction with a large kitchen knife to cut fishing nets around your propeller. Practice duck diving down to your prop just for fun! PS Pse stop using the mannerism "Basically" All the very best on your brave adventure..............

[@ChasingCurrents]

We're both very confident free divers/swimmers, the issue was large waves in the Atlantic could've knocked us out/broken our neck if under the boat (we've read of this happening) so we chose to wait for a calmer period. Unfortunately the calm period came at the same time as the Orcas and again, we didn't want to risk losing our rudder through an Orca attack which is getting very common in that area. Thanks for the comment and watching!

[@vincentmiceli2554]

What scares me about buying a boat is the cost of the unknowns. I want a seaworthy boat even though I will likely never cross an ocean. I find old boats are well made but have refit needs because they are 30, 40 or more years old. How do I know if the chain plates need work, or the thru hulls? The engine could be a major expense. So my $5000-10,000 boat could need a $25,000 refit. How can I find out the depth of potential expenses before I fork over my $$$ ?

[@robinwells8879]

So probably I should not have bought my centaur on eBay sight unseen and mostly by accident with a really cheeky bid! 😳🤦‍♂️ I was somewhat blessed to get a boat that was actually in good shape and had a good engine and really just needed a rewire which is my thing. Best £2.7k I ever spent.

[@ChasingCurrents]

That's awesome! Definitely some bargains to be had if you're brave enough isn't there 😬 happy sailing ⛵

[@eliasmascha]

Great video!!! ❤️

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks guys 😁❤️

[@SailingSeahawk]

Another awesome video. really informative. motivating me to pull finger and get editing. :p

[@ChasingCurrents]

Ahh thanks so much. I'm glad! Chop chop 😬 the more content for us to binge on the better haha

[@bretttaylor3174]

Question: Is there anything you wish you had on your boat that you can’t have/fit/afford. Also, where do you store your dinghy? And motor?

[@ChasingCurrents]

This is a good question, we would love a watermaker. We only have a 100L water tank and carry extra in 25l cans and smaller bottles. A watermaker would definitely make longer passages easier on water consumption. The dinghy so far is stored infront of the mast, we're going to put it in the aft locker for long passages though, the motor is on a bracket at the back of 5he boat 😁. Thank you for commenting 👍

[@ChasingCurrents]

Also we have done a boat tour video if you would like to see our boat in more detail 😀

[@ElsieNewcombe]

you 2 are amazing

[@davidclarke7728]

I wouldn’t worry too much about older diesel engines , the best makes last for donkeys years if they are looked after and you can do lots of re working .

[@ChasingCurrents]

I agree to some extent. The reason I mentioned newer engines was due to the price range of the boats we were looking at. It was already apparent that some boats under 10k were a little neglected, and seeing older engines neglected ment there was a risk that it may need some work doing. Im definitely no expert in this area though haha, it was just a little intimidating seeing some engines that were 30 years old and looked in a poor state. Appreciate your comment as some people may be more mechanically minded than us 😁

[@bevanhill5648]

Hi guys when you would go arouns looking at boats for ideas were you up front with the sellers in regards to when you would be ready to buy

[@ChasingCurrents]

If the sellers were there we were upfront. They seemed to appreciate the honesty, we would just tell them that we really wanted to see the boat but couldn't afford it right now. I think they were happy to show us the boat still, because sometimes boats can take ages (even a year or more) to sell so we could still have been potential buyers even if not immediately. When we bought Talisman, we gave the owner the money that we had at the time, then he was OK with us giving him the rest when we could afford it (over the space of about 3 months).

[@johnwishart7950]

very helpful thinking of a westerly berwick to live on ??????

[@ChasingCurrents]

Glad you liked it 😊, we did see a couple of Berwick's. If we didn't find talisman we was split between a Berwick and a westerly merlin.

[@johnwishart7950]

@@ChasingCurrents thanks i am not going around the world just around britain maybe continental europe but i have heart trouble so i can't go far best of luck you seem to be well matched

[@ChasingCurrents]

Going around Britain or bits of Europe sounds awesome 😊. We think its just important to have a bit of fun and sailing offers that special type of freedom you don't get from most things. We love just sailing to the Isle of White, its the warmer seas that has our eyes wondering haha. And thank you 😊

[@adineward3413]

Who did you do your sailing training with?

[@ChasingCurrents]

We did it with a company called London School of Sailing, we met the instructor previously and he agreed to come and do the course on our own boat 👍

[@markthomasson5077]

Haggling…call it negotiation. Some sellers don’t realise that their boat is only worth what someone else is willing to pay.

[@ChasingCurrents]

Good point! 👍

[@epcode5121]

Good advice, especially bilge keel, off grid beach and repair. I checked your channels, I already follow: wildings, millennial and cadoha. Check out...sailing magic carpet, a similar size yacht to you. Keep going and more of your boat please ⛵️🏖😎

[@ChasingCurrents]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! Yeah when looking for boats, we were tempted by bilge keels as it seemed a great option for the UK. But the more we got our sights set on sailing further afield decided it wasn't going to work for us. Yes we love all those channels 😁 had a few conversations with Wildlings they're great. Appreciate the support! Plenty more to come 😎⛵

[@epcode5121]

@@ChasingCurrents sail the world, look at sailing nanji a brilliant journey Australia to through Asia on a long keel 40 foot like what you’ll have eventually. Good luck 😎

[@Yeaitstemp]

My biggest problem i keep seeing better boats for cheaper lol

[@ChasingCurrents]

Yeah I get that haha. Depends on what you're after, if you're in no rush and have the money for a fixer upper and can do the work yourself go for a bigger better one. But if you can't risk putting lots of money or don't have the time/skills it might be better going for a more prepared but i suppose less 'recommended' boat if you're on a budget. Also depends on longer term sailing plans, as to what you actually need from the boat.

[@Yeaitstemp]

@@ChasingCurrents I plan to stay wit this boat awhile if i decide this is what I want to do rest of my life and see the world and depends on where in the world i want to go but oll wamt somehing made for long ocean passages

[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@Hindukushsailing]

👍👍🤟🤟🌴🌴

[@ChasingCurrents]

🙌🤙🤙🙌🌴🌴😎