Buying a Motoryacht!

[@Niagra2011]

Congrats on the 34’ Sea Ray Bobby! It will tie you over till your new boat is ready. Looking forward to your motoring excursions through the Caribbean. Dakota is a nice addition to SD!

[@Maxrotor1]

Excited to see you cruise this boat. I own a 320 Sun Dancer and I always saw these as lake boats or coastal cruisers. This is a great boat.

[@greggromero8205]

I have a SeaRay 380, so a bit more elbow room. You will enjoy the 340 but it will beat you to death out there on the ocean, simply not heavy or long enough for. regular ocean duty.

[@perry5598]

With a 3-foot draft on a 34 ft, you could bring it from the west coast to Okeechobee waterway, 2 Saint Lucie and across to the Bahamas, 🤔 Unless you're picking the boat up around Naples or south of.

[@billsmotrilla6215]

I am pretty sure if the engines are V Drive, the boat is an inboard, and not an I/O where you can raise the drives for shallower draft.

[@skipper260]

A lot of naysayers Bobby. You do what's right for you. You have done more boating than a lot of your followers. Safe boating with your Sea Ray and the first mate Dakota!

[@BirdDog.]

You need to get back into the South Pacific. Those were some epic videos.

[@brucerhodes8197]

Great idea for getting you through the waiting period, now you can make your own schedule, take as much time as you want seeing the sights, no worries about dates and times to return the boat... jumping from one boat to another with luggage in tow... just settle in and cruise at your own pace!!

[@MrBostonrobb]

Absolutely love watching your content. Fascinating shit and a fascinating life you lead. Laura was amazing. Steph was absolutely phenomenal and is missed. But holy fahkin shizzle, Bobby... Amanda is as spectacular as the new Cat you're having built. Keep the terrific content flowing.

[@philabbey3315]

Bobby always looking forward to video content from you your channels they are a blast to watch.

[@DBartWest]

Thanks for the update Bobby.

[@byron561]

The 34 Sundancer will surely be a fun boat to blast around the Bahamas on, but with all due respect calling a 34ft express cruiser a "Motoryacht" is quite a stretch. The Hatteras 52 was a proper Motoryacht, and what a great boat that was! I doubt you will be able to realize a return of roughly double what you are paying for the dancer when you sell it like you did with the Hatteras when you sold it, but I'm sure you will have plenty of fun nonetheless. Please be careful every time you start the engines and sleeping inside an inboard gasoline powered boat, especially with a gasoline powered generator. Explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning are very real risks! Please take all the recommended safety precautions very seriously. ENJOY!!!

[@tedcruz6059]

Thanks Daddy

[@spikestubbs210]

Sounds like a great plan. I've been discussing with another couple doing exactly what you are going to do.

[@billkimbell6190]

It will be interesting to see how long you will put up with small space, no solar, 28 gallons fresh water, gasoline, frequent visits to the fuel pump, etc. The idea is fun, I expect the reality will be different. But, it is another adventure...go for it!

[@MikeGibson-l5e]

I'd like to see you go thru the gulf to the states in the panhandle instead up up the east coast into Maine area seen that boring states..lol

[@newtinaround]

Very excited for this series! Really enjoy seeing different ways to experience the cruising lifestyle and getting your honest take on it. Please report on fuel costs, etc like you did with Dark Side!

[@CrzyMFT]

Love the concept of the little motor yacht

[@jstan2588]

Totally unexpected and very cool Bobby! We are about to do the same on our 47' Tiara Express leaving from Saint Petersburg FL in November. This will be our first crossing to the Bahamas, so we look forward to following your tracks, adventures, and hope to see you out there!

[@tetjaymojo]

You should do the new england islands this summer. Come to block island with the cat. 8 can't believe you're going to my boat. Wow. That's cool. They are great boats. Gives you all you need. Get a portable water maker and fold out solar panels to keep you charged.

[@chipsmith4312]

So fun to watch all that you do...Looking forward to all your adventures!

[@gregmcmullen6698]

To go from a 48' cat to a 34' cruiser, you're cutting your living(comfort) space to about 30% of that cat. But still... What a life ! Looking forward to seeing you in that Island Spirit Cat.

[@Sommers234]

I've wondered for months how you manage to live out of a suitcase, boat to boat the boat. All for our viewing pleasure ; )

[@sitchad]

You will love the Sea Ray, I used to sell them, and they are quality craft. I do hope you are taking Dakota to Thailand. Looking forward to the new boat.

[@a.j.sulecki4545]

Why not Bobby why not. Congrats on a great find . .

[@brianrobey9362]

Can't wait to see these videos. As this is the size boat I'd like to cruise in on our lakes one day.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Looking Forward Guys.

[@kas10163y]

Thanks for the update! Will be interested to see how well the SeaRay works out. I have never thought about this way to do the Caribbean, but is kind of tempting for the reasons you state

[@wagslarr]

Bobby, Looks Great! I own a 1997 Sea Ray 330 Sundancer DA with a bow pulpit and added swim platform. Great boats but a little heavy. Slow to get up on plane. And they do eat the gas.

[@danielb.3860]

Have fun in the Abacos! Wish my wife and I could have made it!

[@johnpeake-livingretired]

Bobby if you read this, I’m in Thailand about the same time I live there if you need to get around let me know, I maybe able to help you get around, I live in Jomtien, 15 mins from the Marina, enjoy congrats on the boat

[@adassociates8235]

surprised that Bobby drinks tea😊

[@stevenlageson1868]

Had a 310 Sundancer in 2001. Loved the boat. Only complaint is something I learned over time, is any boat bigger than 30 feet should be diesels. Diesels much more efficient. Had much better fuel numbers when I got my 2006 Meridian. Small Cummins engines were very efficient.

[@keepthemgold1]

I'm super excited to see this next chapter! I love sailing but if I were to travel the Bahamas this is exactly what I would be looking to do.

[@johnmccormick175]

Sounds like a new adventure coming up,a friend of mine had a 30 ft searay-awesome boat,his was straight inboard twin engines i used it many times and handles well in any weather..stay safe Bobby and pretty Dakota 🙂

[@EastTNflyer]

Those are great boats. I have a 2005 340 Sundancer with the 8.1L Mercruisers with V-drives.

[@bobstienke178]

Bobby, did you investigate the Sea Ray express cruisers Mercury engine problems with seawater intrusion into the engines from the exhaust? Following seas can ruin both engines and from what I can find there is no cure. The Volvo engines are immune due to their exhaust is directed thru the lower unit.

[@duboisdl]

Up to Maine, that would be awesome.....my home state. As far as the Sea Ray, compared to what you've had, you're gonna find that very small. I had 34' X 12' beam express cruiser (Rinker) for 7 years and although I loved the boat, I could not see myself on it for months at a time. Looking forward to those episodes.

[@plsadventures961]

Cool beans can’t wait to see the new boat.

[@hineserout7379]

Nice, plan on doing that with a powerboat one of these years

[@BirdDog.]

Even has a VCR. Be nice to watch all those old movies under the stars.

[@matthewbeals342]

V-Drives can't lift up to improve your draft FYI. It's still a shallow draft boat but bee careful around the beach.

[@AMan-io7wt]

Interesting...When a yacht is fined..for anything, the fines are not Given to any person, they on the yacht itself. Learning if a used yacht has fines before purchase can be a tricky because fines / incumbrance can be acquired worldwide.

[@bradsmith5998]

Sea rays are very nice bobby. Up here in central Ontario Canada we see a lot of them. Great boats to cruise all the lakes up here from muskoka to the Kawartha lakes. Through the Trent water way system. Georgian bay to Lake Ontario. Then we have the Rideau canal then you cross Lake Ontario and your into the Erie then on to the ICW

[@1sneezer]

Always look forward to your broadcasts and shows. Lots on the go. Enjoy! I see Dakota is continuing.

[@wayneyarian1963]

You could cut across lake Okeechobee and save some time and miles going west to east ...love the channel

[@stevemacmillan2116]

Nice boat. I had a 370 Sundance in Singapore, with those same engines, shaft drive. A lot of problems with the engines, and very poor local support there with knowledgeable mechanics to service them. Hopefully, as these are new, you will be ok. The AC down below is not powerful enough to get any cooling up to the cockpit. Keep plenty of impellers for that generator. Looking forward to seeing the upcoming videos. Stay safe.

[@JoeyBagOfBagels99]

I'm sure it will be just as fun watching you. Keep a look out for a new canine friend!!! Doesn't have to be a Doodle, any rescue doggy will do.

[@kdkcphotos]

Great choice in express cruisers. We’re looking for the same one, Sundance. As soon as we sell our ‘2022 Yamaha 252SE we’re going to get one like yours.

[@chrisdavis4508]

Hey Bobby stop in Venice fl on your way down the west coast when you pick up the sea ray it's a beautiful place have a meet up at POPS it's right on the ICW

[@ryanh4889]

Nothing wrong with the Vacuflush toilets if they are set up for fresh water flush and are maintained properly.

[@TimbCram]

Hi Bobby, maybe you could go check out otger areas of the carribean that no one seems to go check out on the sailing shows i watch. Southeast carribean, far south, far west near central america... ill still watch where ever you go.. but. Have you ever thought about sailing up to western canada coast. So many islands and inlets to explore. Beautfiul in july august sept.

[@bluecoat39]

If you're in the N East why not check out Atlantic Canada Lots to see in Nova Scotia

[@AGNT997]

Really looking forward to this series, particularly given that so many people insist that, if not taking a sailboat to the Bahamas, you need an ocean liner in order to safely make the trip! I’ll be curious as to how comfortable you find your time on the boat.

[@petezeolla313]

You could do the Great Loop with that boat.

[@cliffcohen6517]

Just one clarification….. with V Drives you have no ability beyond trim tabs, while at running speeds, to “trim up” for skinny water situations.

[@DC-si8xw]

awesome i cant wait to see this chapter of the journey.

[@sodunkwales7361]

Looking forward to the motoring side of things

[@johnnyeightball]

What about the Virginia islands area Capt. Bobby? Eastern Caribbean...

[@paratyshow]

👍✅🏝 great update and plans, living the dream Bobby!

[@ivegroulx]

Is the new boat have your signature on it like (''Sailing Doodle ''1'') model.? That would be cool Bobby.

[@timmills6593]

I own a express cruiser about the same as yours and they burn a lot of fuel it’s more of a weekend boat because of the fuel range between fill ups.

[@robertp.7090]

Influenza A is rampant in Thailand right now.

[@SingleSpeed427]

Also very excited to see the upcoming videos. I'm thinking of a boat this size for next year (I'm on the Great Lakes, so the season is over for us) 😢 Probably a Formula 34PC or 380 Sundancer.

[@AustinBoil]

How is a 34' boat considered a "yacht"? New boat should be pretty sweet, but having doubts about electric motors for blue water sailing. Will be interesting to see how it works out, very nice layout!

[@ianf2985]

With the amount of sea trials, are they going to have to replace things as well? Maybe some components that that they are putting through more stress than usual performance.

[@bobblack6816]

You need a pair of Weaver Davits and a rib

[@THE-ORTHODONTIST]

Hey Bobby, you should call Erin from the first few episodes of Delos to have her aboard. Would like to hear why she left.

[@pavichapin]

DIVORCE

[@cannacorn]

Divorce and remarried with child.

[@THE-ORTHODONTIST]

Erin? or Brian? or both?@@cannacorn

[@cannacorn]

@@THE-ORTHODONTIST LOL Both. She re married and lives on the west coast somewhere.

[@steelaway1]

Enjoy your little runabout! Not a big fan on these old SeaRay express cruisers with galley down. Increased speed to reach destinations will be a plus everything else a negative on this boat! It will be an big adjustment for you and find yourself more often sleeping on shore. Hopefully, it serves it's purpose in the interim while you await your new IS 525. Also, please be careful with gas inboards & gas gen.

[@thejokerok69]

Very interested in seeing how this turns out. My biggest concern is choosing gas over diesel for a motor yacht. I’ve considered something like this to do the Great Loop.

[@karsonbranham3900]

as others have said-my first fear wiuld be fire and fire supression withh that many bombs(batteries) onboard! Looks like it will be some real nice digs! the express cruiser looks very nice as well!

[@charlesyedinak8579]

I've seen a lot of boats burn and none were electric

[@ChipSmith-x8s]

Great video! Cool new eYacht. Looking forward to seeing how it sails! When are you coming to Thailand? I live in Bangkok and travel to the islands regularly😎

[@adamcloyd8201]

Wondering how that size boat will do on open water. See a lot of those on the lakes we go on.

[@martyflannigan5052]

you should of kept the Hatteras, you wont be happy with this boat although it is a great boat, on the great lakes people love them. If you need a break in time on the on the new Cat the great lakes would be a great place to enjoy from june till september and you would be amazed all there is to see on the great lakes especially on the Canadian side.

[@4RXLA]

The motor yacht looks a little small for additional crew. Good for just you and Dakota though.

[@deadeyedaddy7418]

Based on recent drama that Bobby obviously can't discuss, a small crew is probably just what Sailing Doodles needs for the moment. Reset. Recharge. Come out better than ever.

[@julesforsyth2996]

Just make sure you have plenty of fire extinguishers, these batteries seem to go up in flames on a regular basis. Boats, Cars, Houses etc all going up.

[@jimlongley9531]

DFW around Thanksgiving?

[@darrenykema979]

Happy days

[@tompedersen6564]

According to the spec sheet, this boat is equipped with V-drives, which you will not be able to raise up like I/Os.

[@RobertE88]

Thanks for the status update

[@steventrostle1825]

Looks Great, sounds like a Plan! Sea Ray is a quality boat, hope you don't have to put a lot of time or $ into it. Exciting about the new Cat.

[@robertottwell605]

Perfect boat for the bamamas

[@lifeon8320]

I love this idea!

[@SergioClaudio]

The batteries are most likely LFP and should last very long.

[@CaveCreek101]

It’s a quality boat . I had a sea ray 240 sun dancer 😊

[@MrThejackal99]

Could you put 2 sharrow propellers on it?

[@stargatepioneer]

So what I heard you just say was buying a boat is less painful than packing your gear and checking your bag. Is that right? There has to be more to your calculations between continuing to charter versus buying a 22 year old boat.

[@BigTpowerwashing]

Awesome news..I had a SeaRay Sundancer and loved it. Good luck and look forward to seeing new upcoming videos...Any new crew coming aboard?

[@JohnKimbler]

Odds are the batteries will be cheaper in 10 years with a higher power density per square meter.

[@matthewnirenberg]

Why are all the catamaran floorplans putting the owners hull on the port side instead of the quieter starboard side? Is this a ploy to get a "design change" fee? It doesn't seem to make sense.

[@mattchilders3123]

Bobby, do you have any concerns about seawater and those lithium batteries?

[@johndowney3248]

Dark Side II?

[@eddeetz493]

Offer a raffel to bring down a channel subscriber and family for a weeks training and then they cruise with cameras. Possible future owner? You could also charter it to new utube boaters.

[@Saltdreamer1]

At about .75 mpg, you may not cover as much ground at speed as you think. I have the newer version of that sea ray. It’s painful at the pump. 🫤 Either way, enjoy the adventure! I can’t wait to see the videos. 👍

[@mikemoxley9477]

PERFECT PLAN !!!!

[@matthoward5420]

Bobby will you be taking Dakota with you ?

[@jimcobm3]

Nice boat but not so excited about gazoline engines..

[@seanrice1222]

Thanks Bobby

[@taka3640]

At 25 mph how much fuel does it consume. Like around $1,200 to fill up.

[@FisherPost]

Any dingy?

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

Nice adventures 😊