BUYING A SAILBOAT - The Entire Process

[@WickedSalty]

Can you believe we made it happen?! It's been a long time working for this we are excited for this new start! We are so grateful for all of you for watching, thank you so much. We are sailing the boat back home this week! Follow us on instagram for some stories while we travel @wickedsaltykate @wickedsaltywes

[@AZPilot007]

This is really awesome for you guys and looking forward to more sailing videos. Not a lot of sailing going on here in Arizona and it's too damn hot.

[@StimutacsCOO]

Wicked Salty best video yet! You crammed like 3 videos into one. She's beautiful. Can't wait to see the renaming video. I'm curious to see what you come up with. Good work Wes, the editing is on point

[@WickedSalty]

Thanks man, I appreciate it!

[@SeanHendy]

Wicked Salty well done guys. You've been quiet for a while, but clearly beavering away in the background. Good for you both. May you continue to experience adventures and happinness

[@skiffsumner]

Great job man!! All that hard work is paying off. Looking forward to watching videos of this new boat. Congrats!

[@karenherman8653]

I know how excited you must feel. It brought back memories of the purchase of our boat. You have a great boat, enjoy fixing it up and making it your own. I love watching Lola, she is the best dog ever!

[@noahtreat]

I've been watching sailing videos on KZbin for over a year now. Wicked Salty was one of the first ones I stumbled upon. I've seen them all. I've seen all of Delos and La Vagabond. I've never supported anyone via Patreon, but that changes today. I'm super pumped for you guys. Hard work pays off. Time to "get back out there". Hope to bump into you guys in the Caribbean.

[@WickedSalty]

Thank you so much! It all feels worth it right now, so much excitement already, it really is making us pumped to make some great videos and pumping out the content!

[@nssdesigns]

This is fantastic news. Been following you on FaceBook and Instagram (as you know) I've been waiting for this day as much as you guys. You were one of the first sailing vlogs I followed before SV Delos and LaVagabond. Boy I'm stoked you're back. BRING IT ON!!!!

[@pinehillk9]

Kate and Wes, congratulations! I can't tell you how happy and excited I am for you guys! You did it!!!!! All the sacrifices and hard work has paid off! Can't wait to join in once again on your adventures. And Wes, GET THAT GIRL DOWN SOUTH WHERE ITS ALWAYS WARM!

[@wornslapout]

SWEET! Nice boat guys! Very happy for you two, um three! Wising you safe travels wherever the wind takes you.

[@duncanneasham793]

I am so happy for you both and can't wait to see the adventures ahead! Thanks for letting us be a part of your journey -- sending best wishes for amazing times and happiness on the water!

[@bradleyerwin2049]

Congratulations! I can't wait to see a maiden voyage video. I found Wicked Salty by accident over the winter and binge watched. You are both very inspirational, I'm now shopping for a boat after a 25 year sailing hiatus. I'm dragging my wife and three kids along with me so they will have you to thank as well. Best of luck with the Freedom 32, she looks like a great yacht!

[@WickedSalty]

Thank you so much! Good luck on your search and purchase!

[@Sailwanderingtoes]

Congratulations Wicked Salty! We've been waiting to see what you find for a new boat, and can't wait to see all of your new adventures! You've kept us inspired to keep moving and make the big moves as we've made our way through our "5 Year Plan". We are down to 1 year now, and we just sold our house! No turning back now! We'll see you out there in 2018!

[@WickedSalty]

Sail Wandering Toes good luck with everything! Thank you!

[@beebo55]

So good to have Wicked Salty back on board. I have sorely missed the travels of Wes, Kate, and of course, Lola. I am really looking forward to your future videos.

[@jacksun9999]

Great video, great boat, great couple. I admire your determination and dedication to the sailing life style. I am proud for you and Kate.

[@tonypage811]

Great news, congratulations guys. Keep us tuned in with the little fixer-upper things and can't wait to join the new journey

[@windonwater3895]

I've never seen so many clutches on a 32' boat. Welcome back! I'm really happy for you to be back doing what I know you love. Ron

[@mattf49006]

i'm glad to see you folks smiling and excited again....with sailing vlogs gaining popularity,people buying 900k cats and fluff videos it's awesome to see you guys with a real passion working on a budget to make a dream real...you got a nice deal on her and i look forward to the next chapter of your adventure

[@WickedSalty]

We're so excited to have found this boat, the deciding factor was definitely what we could get the most of for our budget. Feeling great about it!

[@LANDandSWELL]

So stoked for the three of you and to know that new wicked sailing vlog content is soon returning to the interwebs! Congratulations! Following your adventures and journeys continues to fuel my own sailing dreams. Thanks!

[@cassiemellor2494]

Awesome boat! Great to see you guys back after a break from the videos!

[@randym6092]

AWESOME!! So happy for you guys, and (selfishly) happy for me to again be able to follow your journeys. WIcked Salty ROCKS!!

[@Turaelin]

SOOOOOOOOOO good to see you two back on the water!! Woot Woot!! Your's were the MOST inspirational video's I have seen to date... The whole story of your first trip was simply the the most enjoyable vlog I have ever seen. Cannot WAIT for ya'll to get back out there! And, if things go at all my way... in 2 years... We'll be out there with you! Fair winds and following seas!

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

So glad you're back on the water. I have really missed the videos. Love Wes's style of video and editing. The last adventure was so great to watch, can't wait for it to start again! The layout and room on this boat seem amazing for not being that much longer than your old one.

[@WindedVoyage]

Wicke cool! You guys inspired me to get my boat a couple of years ago, and I'm now living on it. A Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40. I've sailed it from the south of France to Lanzarote Island in the Canaries and been pumping out videos all along. Thanks for the inspiration and the fun vids. Look forward to following along and your new journeys.

[@Benjywells1]

Congratulations guy's. I'm glad to see ya'll are back on a boat and looking forward to following your adventures.

[@l.dfultz7129]

Congratulations! It is about time. I have been patiently waiting for boat number two. Hopefully all of your previous subscribers will get back on board soon. Happy Sailing!

[@spinnaker5514]

First of all CONGRATULATIONS! on the new boat! I followed religiously on the Erickson and can't wait to see you guys (and Lola) out on the water again. You have one of the best video channels out there! So let the fun begin and the good times roll! Glad you are on a boat again! Looking forward to an exciting new year! God Bless and Good Luck! Bill S. s/v ODIN

[@gidge34]

So excited for you guys, been waiting so long for your return welcome back, much love.

[@csranch2000]

Awesome boat guys! So glad you will be back on the water. I have continued with you since the beginning and knew it was just a matter of time. I will be casting off the lines next year upon retiring and hope to follow in your footsteps. You both are an inspiration! Hope we can document our travels half as good as you guys. Fair winds!!!

[@DonutDean]

Congratulations, been following from the start. looks like a lovely yacht. Wow what a journey I remember watching the video of when you paddled the flimsy blow up dinghy to your first yacht lol

[@bahamasking2063]

S/V Live Louder Yeah I remember that episode.

[@beebo55]

Hey other Wicked Salty fans: If you have never before helped a video creator, please consider giving this couple some financial help with their new sailboat, at least enough so they can have a decent outboard motor on their dingy this time. It was so frustrating to watch Wes struggle with that crappy outboard motor on so many episodes of their first trip. I have pledged on Patreon for the very first time for this engaging couple as I think they deserve it for their hard work to earn enough money for the new boat. I also was impressed by their unpretentious sharing of their first sailing adventure to the Bahamas on their old boat. Those videos were my favorite of all the sailing channels. I usually frown on pets aboard a sailboat, but I grant “Lola” an exception, she is an excellent water dog and seems to enjoy the aquatic life. Fair winds to Wes, Kate and Lola, I am looking forward to future episodes.

[@subdrvr]

Man! Finally!! Sooo Happpy!!! Time to get a couple of pads of yellow post-it notes and list all the jobs on the "TO DO" list and get busy with making your new home seaworthy. Watching this is going to be fun.

[@WickedSalty]

subdrvr it's going to be fun making it our home and making the videos for you guys along the way. We're excited!

[@alinthekeys]

Glad you found your new boat. Looking forward to your new adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@DRCarpetDR]

YAY YAY YAY!!! So glad to see you guys back in action. This week I just moved to the Miami area to start looking for my boat. You are part of the reason for that. Yours were among the first sailing vids I ever watched . Inspiring and confidence building. Now you are back and I must say the quality of your shots and editing has stepped up a couple notches as well.

[@jameymathis7452]

AWESOME ! Congratulations and thank you for taking us along for the ride !

[@AdventuresofanoldSeadog]

Good job guys. Always good to get back on the water.

[@brianb5306]

Been waiting so long for this for you guys. Please keep doing the everything included videos and not the cookie cutter that so many have gone to.

[@chrisatkin4827]

Just awesome to see you both enthusiastic and back to your original ways x

[@johncausey8519]

Very excited for you two! I've missed the videos and looking forward to seeing your new journey together! Best of luck & smooth sailing!!!

[@SailBeforeSunset]

Finally you two are back on a boat! Been looking forward to the two of you getting a new boat. Good to see this.

[@verynearlyaboutsailing8114]

Congratulations. It looks like a lovely boat. Good to have you guys back, especially Lola - the real star of your channel. look forward to following the next chapter of your adventures.

[@Veizyr]

I was just browsing through your channel like a couple hours ago wondering what you both were up to and how the new boat plans were going and then stumbled upon this little gem just now an hour after it got uploaded! So happy for you both! Fair winds!

[@happyhobbit1261]

How exciting! Can't wait for you adventures to come. Thank you for sharing them with us!

[@YanPolo23]

I am a simple man. I see Wicked Salty video - I hit like button.

[@nataliesmith6114]

I'm so happy for you guys! I've been waiting patiently for you to find your next boat and get back to the adventures. I can't wait to see where you go first. Wishing you fair winds and following seas wherever your travels lead you!

[@WickedSalty]

Thank you so much for the patience and sticking with us! Needed a lot on our end too, felt like we were gonna explode at times in anticipation lol glad we can share the experience!

[@bbk2325]

So excited you kids are back!! Congratulations! Looking forward to sharing your journey!! Much love Michelle and Bella

[@forrestwiley9866]

Awesome to see those Big Smiles again....looking forward to another great Journey with the Crew of Wicked Salty...gonna be Fun....

[@getbent5693]

Congratulations you two. I'm looking forward to seeing your next adventures, hope to see you out there some day.

[@chuckrothy]

Been with you guys since the beginning! Impressed with his dedication to sailing and I am positive he's become quite experienced with the races. Even though you 2 have been away, I am following all the popular sailing blogs but you 2 have been one of my favorites since I started watching them. Welcome back and glad you guys are getting back into it!

[@WickedSalty]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it

[@TheCDANet]

Great to see you guys back in action. Looking forward to seeing your work on the boat, and whatever happens after!

[@vaughnherren8128]

I'm so glad to see you get another boat. I can't wait to see you two back on the water. Congrats!

[@russellthomson5571]

Great to see you three back on the water in your own boat. All the best for the next chapter in the Adventure!

[@juanmanuelbusto3156]

Congratulations to the three of you! Beautiful boat. Really do enjoy your videos. Cheers from Uruguay!

[@supertallflapjackstack6544]

Wooo!! Welcome back!!

[@WickedSalty]

Thanks Regan!

[@ryanwscott1986]

My face lit up when I saw this video on my KZbin feed. Loved watching your original series, and I'm looking forward to see what's to come! Cheers!

[@h.v7461]

Yessss! Glad to have you back on the water! Looking forward to your vids of your new journey.

[@SailingKittiwake]

Nice one guys! It's nice to have you back :) Can't wait to follow your new adventures - such a cool boat!

[@infinite8juan]

YES!! So happy for you... I'm sure you worked really hard for this and it's paying off. Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Congrats!!!

[@jarronmciver2199]

glad you guys are back.. looking forward to watching you on your new adventures.

[@albertblake007]

Great news guys. Looks like a lovely boat . Looking forward to your new adventures. X

[@rapidfiremaldonado]

I'm very excited for you guys I'm so happy please keep us involved in your journey enjoy watching all of your videos and excitement in life's experiences thank you

[@WickedSalty]

Rafael Maldonado jr we'll be filming every step of the way, we are excited to show you!

[@svalthea6758]

Congrats guys!!! Nothing better than that feeling of a new boat!!

[@tartansailor]

I am happy for you, looks like you found the right boat, congrats.

[@MrMortenmorales]

Really cool to see you guys, on your own boat again! your first series have been a great inspiration to me, and i cant wait to follow along in the next chapter of your lives on the water.

[@charlesmerritt4403]

Way to go guy's.... it's about time.......Can't wait to watch your adventures!

[@jamesfrommanitoba.1992]

Wonderful, long time no sea... Congratulations, looking forward to the new travels.

[@AB-xx6om]

YES!!!!!! I think a lot of people were waiting for this video! Good job guys!

[@dannykits159]

CONGRATULATIONS! It's rare I comment on videos but I've been following you guys for a long while now and I can honestly say I'm so happy for you both! You've definitely given me inspiration and I'm sure many others to go and achieve their dreams 😊 I can't wait to see what is yet to come!

[@WickedSalty]

Thank you so much Daniel, we are excited to show you the journey!

[@bwil1000]

Congratulations guys, seems like you are headed back to where you need to be. Looking forward to more adventures with Wicked Salty.

[@redhedrachful]

So glad you two are back at it! Wahooo, congrats on the beautiful boat ⛵

[@BeachBow]

Congrats!! Glad to see yall back on the water in your own boat. And I missed seeing Lola too.

[@tomsan6134]

I am so happy for you guys, you worked really hard for what you have, can't wait to start seeing those videos again.

[@Mafiakitty]

Congrats guys! We just got ours, too! Fixing it up and making it your home is half the fun.

[@brentgilmore6407]

Nice to see you both back on the water! Congrats on the new purchase. Fair winds!

[@woodside63]

Wahoo! Long time coming but she looks well worth the wait. I have enjoyed all your vids and look forward to the next chapters. Your approach to this transition; the disipline, determination and patience is rare these days. Fair winds!

[@kristinebarr3498]

Congratulations you guys ! You made your dream come true. Can't wait to see how your travels go!

[@pedrotavares8212]

Congratulations! Awesome for you guys and looking forward to more sailing videos,don´t forget now to came to Europe,to came to Oporto Portugal,and came to drink a Port wine and see the sun set... I´m very hapy for you guys... Nice wind´s,and,once again Congrats!

[@Whitemoon548]

I am so glad you are back again, and this boat looks really nice and the right size for you guys. I'm Italian and I have been watching you from Milano since a long time ..... take care and buon vento! Ciao, Elisa

[@robertspratt1196]

Outta sight!!! We are so happy for you guys! And know how you feel, we just bought a Westerly Tiger move onboard next month! Hope to see y'all out there

[@garryames7731]

I think you guys were the first sailing channel I saw. Watched them all binge style.. Be safe out there and send more videos so we old folks here at the home can share your adventure and youth..

[@CarlandJennySailingAdventures]

Congratulations guy's, really pleased for you. We go out to Crete this coming Friday to view our potential new boat so know how excited you two must be.

[@WickedSalty]

Carl and Jenny Sailing Adventures thank you! Good luck!

[@liquorice3610]

Congratulations! That boat looks awesome, can't wait to see where it takes you next!

[@MARKLINMAN1]

AWESOME man, nice to see you guys back on the water! Happy Sailing and FAIR WINDS!

[@gregsargentuk]

Great to see you guy back! Boat looks great. Can't wait to see your adventures in her! We just took owner ship of our 'Adventure' boat yesterday - just need to sell the old one now! Good luck with your adventures :)

[@matthewmorrison2588]

this is great guys! so excited for you three and can't wait to see your tours again.

[@xXJasonardoXx]

So happy to see this finally happening! Wife and I have been watching since the beginning and your channel is our favorite sailing channel. Love that you both are genuine, and every video is not a porn shoot/click bait. Can't wait for more!

[@jonmills4687]

I took some time away from your videos, to watch other ones and just came back to see this! You got a boat!!! My friend has an Alberg 30 and I am joining him for a leg to the Bahamas around October. You guys were one of the first sailing YT'bers I watched! After the Bahamas, I will know if this is for me too! Thanks. God bless and will be watching! 🌊

[@rmbooker1]

Congratulations, well deserved. Can't wait til you three head out. We love watching Lola since we have two Yorkies, Gracie and Bella.

[@hazzerhazzer2741]

I am so happy for the both of you, you guys were the one of the reasons I starts into sailing. congratulations.

[@jeffroyal1554]

Glad to see you on a boat again. Looks like a nice upgrade from your last. Hope that it give you many years of adventures and few days of problems.

[@cliffstarks9579]

Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing you guys sailing again.

[@Growveguk]

All Aboard..... Armchair express boarding at platform KZbin, destination The open seas..... Your captains today are Wicked Salties!!!!!!!! Wahooooooo..... Let the fun commence xxx

[@richieodonnell2712]

I thoroughly enjoyed this comment

[@scotthert2155]

Congratulations on the purchase of new boat! Many new exciting adventures await.

[@jhmartis]

Great to see you guys back on the water. We loved your first adventures and look forward to seeing what's to come. I think at one point we were about a week behind you on one of your passages. Safe travels. Sharon & John

[@timleyshelton2953]

This is so awesome, congratulations, all your hard work has paid off! And I cant wait to follow your new journey!!

[@courtneygorman6491]

Congratulations!! Well done both of you. Hope to see you on the water some time. Cheers!

[@ThePooky77]

Nice to have you back guys! Looking forward to a new season of Wicked Salty adventures!

[@wardpaterson1053]

Congrats Guys! I've been a subscriber from day one. Watched every vid. Really happy to see you back on a boat, (and Lola too)👍

[@deeman77777]

I can't wait to see how your journey unfolds! That is a sharp boat!!

[@thereturningboomerang]

Congrats to you both! Excited to see what the future has in store for ya!

[@BTSflyer]

It's great that you finally found a boat you liked. Hopefully we can follow your repairs of it. I always learn from others. I just put my boat's name on it this past week. It's the Argo. Look forward to your future adventures.

[@orcou]

Dude psyched to see the boat! I totally agree with you on the layout.

[@shaddheaston6552]

Really happy for you guys, I've been watching your videos from the start. I'm glad to see you found your next boat and will be cruising again soon. My wife, youngest son, and I , along with our golden retriever Bailey, live aboard our Beneteau 461. Blue Skies, Shadd s/v Symmetry

[@WickedSalty]

Thanks so much, hope to see you out there!

[@JamesHiseyII]

Love the new boat. We had to sell ours three seasons ago so it is nice to follow you two. Happy Sailing.