WOW! $60K - Gorgeous Swedish Sailboat for sale?!! EP 16

[@SailingMagicCarpet]

Hello Captain Q and Randy! Thank you for having visited and shown one of these truly beautiful boats! Ferenc Maté also put the vindös on his much respected list of 100 best boats rightfully so. I get the same feeling of actually being on a bigger boat on our vindö32. My response for the pulpit question by the way would have been different though. I know the swedes mostly like to use the stern anchor and tie the bow onto one of their beautiful islands so the lower bend in the pulpit makes access over it easier. Hope to meet you guys one day and walking the docks together sounds like it would be great fun:) Aladino from SailingMagicCarpet

[@YachtHunters]

Hi Aladino! We absolutely adore your channel and spoke about it for days leading up to our little tour of this lovely Vindö. They made such a specially crafted piece of art... and you were smart to bring yours back to life. Thanks for the tip on the pulpit... we always have something new to learn in sailing! A walk on the docks sounds great... and let us know if you swing over to the US after Covid and want to head out for a sail. Cheers and keep up the inspiring work!

[@RocketSailing]

As. Swede. Ure absolutly right. We tie up to naturehabours in the skerries. (Usally rock part on a iland) Stern poking inwards with a sternachor. On the Vindö hulls. They were laminated lockally. Loyds certification was a selling point back then. Since they were early glasfiber hulls. They Where overbuilt. :)

[@brad2795]

This has quickly become one of my favorite KZbin channels. Capt Q's knowledge and passion for sailboats is infectious. One other commenter suggested doing tutorials if you run out of yachts to review, I echo this sentiment. Well done guys, please keep the videos coming! Cheers from Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks so much! We will be working to deliver on that great idea. Cheers!

[@PatrickKQ4HBD]

@@YachtHunters I will second that motion, and add a request for tips on day sailing with a larger family.

[@quinnliberatore7218]

Please keep up the great quality, content, and knowledge .. this channel came out of no where to becoming my most watched ...

[@Bananadrummin]

Tutorials👍

[@BrianGuilfoos]

As someone who is looking forward to buying a liveaboard in a few years, this channel is exactly what I needed exactly when I needed it. So helpful to see such a wide variety of boats.

[@ericneubauer5345]

In the same boat!

[@YachtHunters]

@Eric Neubauer 😂

[@sfopaladin2661]

Count me in too! I'm retiring in 6 months and looking to spend my winters in warm climates. I'm learning so much from Cap'n Q and his insights.

[@wtfsalommy3250]

no doubt

[@bos6782]

Agree, this channel is so helpful in my future purchase

[@danielegstedt4223]

Vindö 50 , ”50” is for the Square meter of the Sails it sails with !

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for the insight! Makes sense!

[@108hindu]

The tie in’s to the boats in previous reviews really made this review shine.

[@nomehdrider]

Agreed! Good point.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks very much! We'll do more of that for sure...

[@malloot9224]

This is why we watch KZbin! Watching a master of life doing something he loves to do, insightful entertainment that teaches.

[@dpie4859]

Proud Swede here. Lovely video. Captain Q is such a wonderful person.

[@YachtHunters]

You have much to be proud of.... this is such a lovely, well-crafted boat that is going to be 50 years old soon!

[@swiftmatic]

That's a REALLY nice boat!

[@YachtHunters]

Just lovely Swedish design and character, right?

[@swiftmatic]

I had to come back for another look! I just noticed that this boat is BARELY a ketch. That mizzenmast cant be very far forward of the rudder post.

[@sm6wet]

Love your channel - I am from Sweden The Ö in the Vindö is Ö is similar to the English sound ‘i’ in the word ‘bird’. Or ‘u’ in the word ‘fur’. Or ‘ea’ in the word ‘heard’. Love this boat.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for sharing! a lot more to learn ...not enough time...but thanks so much

[@Ca11mero]

@@YachtHunters Also, the camera man corrected you and said "glugg", glugg in Swedish means "aperture" haha. Sm6wet above is correct with the pronunciation of the letter Ö (yes it's actually a letter in the Swedish alphabet.

[@sm6wet]

@@YachtHunters Just trying to help you out. And anyone else reading as it is always nice to be able to pronounce somewhat correctly. There are other Swedish sailboat manufacturers which can be a bit difficult. Example. Vindö is not the only boat from Vindö, there is also Regina of Vindö - look it up, beautiful sailboats. Malö is another one with the Ö Winga - The W is a V-sound. And Najad - First A is a fast a like in Andersson. Second A is a long one like as long as U in Uniform only with the a sound.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Vindeuh? Sounds like a window.

[@TobbeVijlto]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 The word "Vind" in Swedish means wind and the "Ö" means Island so it is Wind Island or even maybe Windy Island.

[@lukequinn6195]

Your knowledge, humor and observations are brilliant.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for the kind words! Cheres!

[@jariseaton3307]

Great stuff gentleman.. Im learning lots about sailboats from your show. Very Very educational.. Thank-you and keep up the outstanding work.

[@captainc7123]

growing up in the north of germany, right at the baltic sea, those vindo's were everywhere. Brings back memories and always great to see european boats in north-america!

[@brros]

Hi, My family owned one for 17 years, and i sailed here abouts 38k nm in my teens around the Netherlands. The number '50 is assigned to the square meters of sailarea upwind.(ketch) There is also a 40(top rigged) and 45 (motor-sailor) These are single mast, same hull, different layout. Cheers. Ps, the 32, 65 have different hull sizes.

[@bentaprop]

I was going to mention this, but you beat me to it! Good for you BF

[@pearlofqatar7779]

so a 50 would be a ketch, the 40/45 are sloops? or can all 3 be interchangeable?

[@YachtHunters]

sailboatdata.com/sailboat/vindo-65-s

[@brros]

@@pearlofqatar7779 hi,yes, they where interchangeable, but it was uncommon. Almost all of them where made by request but hte sailplan hardly changed I have seen about 16 of them, 3 were identical in layout . It was one of the main reasons they went bankrupt: extraordinary craftsmanship and materials,and to many changes per ship, and still wanting to rival the pricesof competitors... My family's ship was a demo (first) of the HISWA 1977 in Amsterdam. No back cabin(!), ketch and still the 6 beds. I saild her solo in my teens around the Netherlands, Egland and France . Extremely reliable, stong an gentle lady. My love for the salt, sailing and creating and maintaining sailboats derived from these adventures, and the touchable love the Vidö builders had besowed oppon her. (And so i became to be a Shipright) if you deside to circumnavigate on a dime and be safe, and fast, get your hands on one of these Lady's .you will love her dance and rhythm.

[@YachtHunters]

@@brros Thanks for the background.... do you know if the Vindo workers ended up moving to Hallberg-Rassey? The craftsmanship is just stunning

[@bertohlsson6921]

The distance this boat has travelled is amazing!

[@tommygunz8692]

Just want to let you know how much I enjoy your videos...Always look forward for another Captain Q notification....

[@YachtHunters]

I appreciate that!

[@ProjectsinLessTime]

Adding to the other compliments here. Captain, you just sort of casually drop wisdom - like the shape of the rudder and why it's done that way. Makes this one of the most informative sailing channels on youtube. Well done! and Randy! good to see your face. Lastly, perhaps I should be shopping for boats in new England instead of Florida or the Caribbean! it seems like you guys just drive up the road and find these interesting, well priced boats.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for that!

[@HHIVR4]

Absolutely beautiful boat.Youd never be bored with all that woodwork to keep up.

[@larryboles629]

It is overwhelming apparent that this sailboat has had a lot of love in it's 47 years. Just goes to show a proper built fiberglass boat has the legs to go the distance. I do wonder what this boat sold for new. I am thinking less than todays value. Capt. Q you just keep on, keeping on with your bad self.

[@caimano55]

What a gem of a video! Thank you guys for showing us this gorgeous boat!

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure! Thanks!

[@JJ-sn9ui]

Same, new favorite channel. Love listening and watching you two. Captain Q is authentic, intelligent, and funny. Randy is a great sidekick. Great editing and quality, love the little blips from movies. Keep it going!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks very much!

[@TransplantedBeachbum]

I love this channel! Captain Q reminds me of my grandfather, he is so knowledgeable and just a little bit off, his personality makes for some great videos.

[@YachtHunters]

you cracked the staff up with this one hahahah thanks for your note we love the classification and the detail

[@jmartinfree1]

You both do such a great job with not only showing/teaching me with what to look for and also going back to past episodes for comparisons. Always enjoying your time as if all of us are there with you. Thanks

[@YachtHunters]

Wecome aboard and thanks for coming along with us!

[@taylor152]

I just bought a real cheap Vindo40, that needs a lot of love and am spending the next couple of years doing her up before sailing through the med to turkey from the UK! Your channel is a real joy to watch, thank you!

[@YachtHunters]

Have fun!

[@thomasquinn284]

Captain Q, your enthusiasm and orderly instruction of each boat is mesmerizing. What a great teacher you have become. Truly appreciate your nautical wisdom.

[@Abc-kf4qx]

How has PBS not picked this up!?! Awesome show gents, thanks.

[@YachtHunters]

probably hoping to keep their ratings up...... but thank you for the thought

[@Kyle-mk2xx]

Being 6'6", I really appreciate Captain's Qmeasuring stick. Keep up the good work guys.

[@YachtHunters]

You're in!

[@alexstevenson2222]

Captain Q , You make make fine, informative, and entertaining videos.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you!

[@TheCrazydarren214]

You guys are absolutely great. As a non-sailor, I greatly appreciate the on screen definitions! Keep up the great work!

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you! Will do!

[@ingridgustavsson3012]

A master is talking. We should only hope to be half as well informed as this intelligent man is.

[@ericneubauer5345]

What a perfect boat. My wife and I love these older boats which boast so much character. I wish we had more boat builders like this again. What an amazing use of space.

[@YachtHunters]

We agree!

[@philbradley2628]

One of my dream boats. Vindo is a wooden boat clothed in fiberglass. Perfect marriage of old world charm and nautical function. Great review!

[@YachtHunters]

Well said!

[@Johnrobertson40351]

Ok, 2 questions. 1) Pros and cons to a deck stepped mast? And 2) I would worry about taking my dog on a trip. How do they do their business and how would you know if they slipped off the boat. I’m not sure I could do that. Any thoughts on that?

[@YachtHunters]

1.. this is as good a commentary as you may find : www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2020/5/20/deck-stepped-vs-keel-stepped-mast 2. Dogs require a lot of patience and training , make believe patches of grass put out for them to learn on ...a good harness and life jacket with a handle on it behind the neck will facilitate retrieval and i am sure they will let you know if they go over the size of the boat should determine the size of the dog.... i might think a saint Bernard on a j-24 not a great idea .....etc although i did have a Rottweiler visit me on my sunfish once ever so briefly ...lol

[@typical_talent2078]

On my home page Your KZbin channel said “Creator on the rise“ keep up the good work!

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you! We are flattered and inspired by the kind words and support.... Cheers!

[@typical_talent2078]

@@YachtHunters :)

[@para1324]

Captain Q and Randy just in case Merry Christmas for you both.

[@YachtHunters]

thank you and Happy Festivus to all :-)

[@bos6782]

Your content is so addictive, thank you for all your videos.

[@AWORairsoft]

Been lookin at sailboats for months now, watching videos, reviews and all. I've got a 5 year plan together, and your videos are helping so much with checking out different styles, including a boatload of information about the said style of sail boat. Thank you for the videos! Awesome job guy's!

[@vinniemontrealangler]

Cannot get enough pf this Captain Q. So awesome to share and to actually take time to add descriptions. Keep it up guys. by far one the best channel.

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure! we will try and frankly we are having an awful lot of fun on our end thanks for your note

[@heyjer8000]

I really dig that you continue to put the definitions across the screen. I've never driven a boat but find myself watching the lifestyle videos all day long. Your channel is a never miss for me - don't understand you talking about learning curves; you guys rock!

[@YachtHunters]

I appreciate that!

[@Becker1968]

I just keep on coming back to this boat.... I is just so gorgeous.

[@matskrantz7643]

I have been the proud owner of a Vindö 50 ketch with a permanent wooden doghouse for over 20 years sailing in the Baltic and around the Swedish coast. It is now sold to an owner in Kopenhagen. I miss the Boat however everything has its time. I can confirm all the positiv things said in the program and adding to that, that it is an extrem safe boat with the potential to become a Happy ship. Maybe not the fasters sailer in the world, but for exampel with only the missen and and a reduced jib, you are sailing confortable even in a gale. Poor joy with that little ship, and of you take down the Sails, and start the engine, you fel like ridning in a pilotboat. I congratulate an eventuel New owner.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you for your commentary. It certainly is heartfelt and I can understand the loss of your boat to another owner. These boats iembed themselves in our hearts and minds very deeply and become one with us so when they’re gone the sense of loss can seem endless. It is very nice to be reassured by your note of the soundness and see worthiness of the vindo 50. I’m sure that will be an additional insurance to the next owner of this particular boat thank you for your note

[@arnoldocabrera]

Thank for sharing your knowledge and take the time to add the descriptions and references to the past episodes, greetings from Sweden!

[@tommyfaz5915]

Love you gentlemen a perfect balance of what is knowledgeable fun and downright the best show on

[@tedstern4139]

These videos are a lot of fun! Thank you Capt. Q and Randy.

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure!

[@dbc7772011]

Beautiful, well cared for sailboat. It astounds me the distances it has traveled! A 35 footer crossing the oceans, amazing!

[@YachtHunters]

We agree!

[@Rottingboards]

Captain Q is an amazing salesman. Saving old boats...one boat at a time...

[@YachtHunters]

Not trying to sell any of these boats but rather to explain them beyond Yacht World and help people formulate a picture of what their dream boat might be whether for round the world or cruising local waters or just having a ball doing some local racing thank you

[@Rottingboards]

@@YachtHunters You have really opened many eyes on the fact that you don't need a million dollars to enjoy sailing.

[@charliemike1096]

Probably the best down-to-earth sailing and sailboat channel available - and I've watched a few over the past years, searching for tips and boats. Watching from Sweden (love the Vindö!). An amazing channel, so much knowledge and great tips! I'll be here, often, the channel is already a favourite! I think this is just where I'll find my very first liveaboard/blue water boat. :) Thanks again, outstanding professionialism in a very enjoyable and fun presentation format.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks charlie I do hope we can be of some help with your future decisions

[@TheMajorchutzpah]

I love everything about this channel! Stay safe Capt. and Randy and thank you for the info, entertainment, and joy your videos bring!!

[@YachtHunters]

That's very kind of you - thanks so much!

[@patricklindahl868]

@11.12: The pulpit has that countersink in the front, because in Sweden everybody is mooring the boat with the bow towards the wharf, so to get on and off the boat it's shaped like that. The boat was built on the west coast where it's also popular to moor to the cliffs out in the archipelago. There it's also comes out handy to have this shape. It's not useful when you take down the mast because the doghouse will make it come well over the pulpit.

[@YachtHunters]

There's still more for us to learn about sailing ;) thanks for the note and tip.... this makes total sense. Cheers!

[@robertthompson7928]

I don't know as much about sailboats as antique cars. But this has to be the most beautiful 35 footer I have seen. All that well kept wood was a thing to behold.

[@YachtHunters]

a good eye will spot beauty in any form thank you

[@g.l.l8165]

I am in love with this boat. I started learning to sale a few years ago and fell in love with it. So much so that I want to live on board a beautiful older wooden boat that I can handle myself and care for it to pass onto the next. I feel exactly that way with this boat. Besides I have always loved working with wood since childhood and now I love sailing...how wonderful both together at once. Besides that almost all of my ancestry is Swedish and I would be overwhelmingly proud to sail and live on a boat like this. Thank you for showing this boat and keeping me dreaming on. Thanks again, Gary Lindstrum

[@tomses40]

Hello, so beautiful boat, we are the happy owners of Vindø 40 from 1972. And we love the beautiful boat, so proud of own her😍🇩🇰🇸🇪 .It's so "hyggeligt" sailing the boat and many others sailers looking after us in the harbors 😁 Thanks for the look of Vindö50.

[@YachtHunters]

We adore all of the Vindös… such timeless classics!

[@juans3728]

I know nothing of boats yet i really enjoyed all the knowledge you gave onto this video. Really a handsome beautiful yacht.

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thayward65]

Beautiful Beautiful sailing vessel the owner really loved her awesome price worth so much more. Captain Q you remind me of my dad your love and passion for beautiful wooden vessels and craftsmanship. Sailboats and joy of sailing.

[@YachtHunters]

Wow, thank you!

[@janheckman1408]

The Magic Carpet is really a wonderful boat and a nice series. Wish I could afford this 35 footer.

[@YachtHunters]

We agree

[@TobbeVijlto]

Nice to see a Vindö 50 again. I worked for the company in 192 and laid the deck on the 50's which brings back lots of lovely memories os sitting outdoors at the waters edge at lunchtimes when the weather was good. I live about 15 min drive from the old boatyard which today still functions as a yatch boatyard but under new ownership and different make of boat. Our youngest daughter lives just across the water from the yard. The yard is just over the bridge from the mainland on the northern to of the island Orust which is Sweden's 3 rd. largest island.

[@YachtHunters]

Wonderful memories thank you for sharing

[@stewtube1240]

Nice to see Randy finally . He does a great job ! and the both of you together do an even better job !

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks very much!

[@ccpederson1769]

Awesome boat for the price, it would be a great live aboard, put a watermaker in it , plus some solar, plus a powered deep freezer in it. And washer.

[@carlosrosa1965]

A sheer joy listening to and watching these episodes, informative and enlightening. Much appreciation.

[@YachtHunters]

Much appreciation right back at you!! Thanks very much

[@vipulsalian7947]

Always waiting for captain Q

[@YachtHunters]

Awww that's very kind of you! Cheers!

[@aibuiltpc]

Captain Q and Randy...Thank You. What a wonderful show you all put on. It has become a family favorite. I'm sure it has been said before, reminds me of Bob and Norm...just sailboats. Educational and holds interest so well, love when "Down Below" comes on. Quite suspenseful sometimes. I'm getting ready to retire. Had children later than most and have restored 2 classics out of 5 boats we have sailed. We have put enough away to find the big cruiser to get lost somewhere below 0* and east o 100*. we put enough away to buy new or close to new but you have got me thinking...I have always had older boats because...well...I guess you know the reason...thanks for the renewed perspective after seeing the boats on your show it is time to rethink the purchase plan. Best of Everything Fellas Ian

[@YachtHunters]

What a lovely comment and sentiment! Here's a little-known fact: an-day was on an episode of This Old House back in the 90s... so perhaps he picked up the mindset way back then? Glad to hear you're opening up the purchase plan.... keep us posted on which direction you head!

[@fvngvsxx798]

Thanks youtube for recommending this channel, I love sailboats now lol

[@YachtHunters]

Be careful, once you feel the love it can be dangerous! 😍

[@johngoeddeke2882]

I’ve been watching the Magic Carpet video series and love that Vindeo. Excited to know more of these beautiful boats are out there. Great review!

[@YachtHunters]

They do a very nice job of pulling you on board and doing the canals of Europe i really enjoy them

[@williamfennell8175]

Q, Randay and Sea dog. You’ve outdone yourselves with this visit. Thanks to all . Merry Christmas

[@YachtHunters]

Happy holidays! Thanks for the kind words!

[@cubicmicron]

Beautiful boat. Yes, they make poetry, beautiful music and fabulous travel vlogs on Magic Carpet. Aladino could keep this boat in great condition a long time.

[@YachtHunters]

We agree! Such a beautifully done channel.... and on a wonderful boat too.

[@teknotikpointbiz]

This is a nice boat and a nice navigation story going thru the Suez Canal, across the Indian and the pacific then by train probably to Maine, as a sailor and boat technician stranded in the north ( Montreal , usually in Guadeloupe on a big catamaran this time of year ) I enjoy the fact that you write down boat parts and explain fonction or the reason they are designed this way, when I teach sailing I tell newcomers that boats are the oldest high-tech things ever made and learning they're vocabulary for sailing and maintaining them is interesting and very useful !! thank you very much team Captain Q for the nice work.

[@YachtHunters]

and thank you so much for taking the time to write stay tuned

[@yaa63]

What a beauty...and another fabulous episode---such a pleasure watching and listening

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks!

[@glenpnoman8510]

Fabulous wood and workmanship. It would make me a sailor

[@YachtHunters]

It really is a sight to behold ☺

[@mikecox3557]

Such a lovely and well designed boat. Beautiful wood. Love the channel and can't wait for each new episode. Keep up the great work.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you very much!

[@Bananadrummin]

Nice touch with the Christmas suspenders! Beautiful boat, thanks learning lots

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for watching! actually nautical braces lol Christmas just happened to be near by thanks

[@rogermace4516]

What a beautiful boat, wish I had the money to fly over and purchase it

[@Dropkicksully]

Another great video. I love the way you are celebrating these classic sailboats. Thank You!

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you like them!

[@jasonmacneil2256]

You can tell the way Captain Q speaks to Randy that he must be a wonderful Grandfather to some lucky people!

[@YachtHunters]

thank you, jason

[@jasonmacneil2256]

@@YachtHunters 😊

[@ChiChi-dy9qi]

What a stunning little boat, so well crafted.

[@YachtHunters]

Agreed! Especially with how well the current owner has maintained the brightwork

[@Wolfie387]

Thanks Capt Q and to Randy too for an enlightening and an in-depth briefing of the Vindo 50. A magnificent model vessel with a versatile deck-stepped mast on the Tabernacle. Superb condition for a 74' that has navigated the 7-Oceans including Artic and Antarctic seas. ⛵️👍

[@YachtHunters]

Our pleasure! a little update though for you: "The engine is a Yanmar 3GM30F. Incredibly reliable, 1500 hrs. I did the repower in 1998, but still consider it a “new” engine. The mast step is not a tabernacle, but you are correct, there is a positioning pin that looks like it works that way. Worth a mention on boats with deck-stepped masts is what the compression post arrangement is like to carry the load to the keel. On my boat it was built into the corner of the head. Evidently I steered you wrong on the bow pulpit cutout for resting the mast. I know it fits there nicely, having done that when hauling the boat out on Peaks Island. But I lived in Sweden and know how useful it was for mooring to rocks too.

[@patrickfriedauer4259]

This landlocked novice is about to dip his toes into the sailing world. Love your videos. Leanring so much. Thank you! Keep up the great work. Would love a review of your favorite bluewater boats for first time owners.

[@pearlofqatar7779]

watch this guy ...cape dory 28.....rated highly as a pocket cruiser kzbin.info/www/bejne/joupnadpp9ClaMU

[@YachtHunters]

You bet!

[@MattsBaseballWorld]

Thanks gents, these reviews are a lot of fun, but also therapeutic... nothing like being taken back to Maine for a visit, fond memories of that area. And get to learn & appreciate boats that much more.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for watching and the note! Boats + Maine can be quite magical.... although, we might head a little south to find boats not under a sizeable snowfall 🙂

[@dougfaulkner6799]

I enjoyed this video tremendously. I never had the opportunity to see inside one of these boats but admired one from a distance in Belize under sail in gale conditions. With a patch of jib and the mizzen up she was nicely making way like a much larger boat. Thanks for the tour and have a very Merry Christmas.

[@YachtHunters]

we love these anecdotes really puts real life flesh on the "ribs" thank you

[@VentoRacing1]

Love the red green suspenders.

[@ericpeabody1555]

Every episode makes me miss my 1963 Alberg 35. However, my wife sure loves our Beneteau 321 and its "modern" conveniences. Happy wife, Happy life... :)

[@YachtHunters]

go home with the one you took to the dance you will be happy in the long run

[@gregmiller4332]

Great idea for a KZbin channel definitely one of my favorites. Could be a real time saver for someone in the market for a sailboat, really love this boat, the woodwork on it is amazing especially with how rare mahogany is.

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you like it!

[@darrenloveday69]

Such a treat fellas, thank you.

[@11begood31]

Both of you are great very likable gentlemen, the boat was fantastic

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you kindly!

[@bradleypollard4922]

Another beautiful boat! I appreciate the “Captain Q Measuring Stick,” but I’m still watching for one with even more headroom (say,,,,maybe 6’5”?). Probably too much to hope for? Great show as always!

[@YachtHunters]

Right on! Do keep an eye open for used Columbias they were very simple but well built with lots of head room the 43 especially was accommodating ...not like Hinkley but good old Tripp designs

[@chilinwithmygnomies]

I'd recently requested that you review a Scandinavian vessel, having missed this episode. This boat is sure tempting! Thanks for your great work.

[@MyUkuleleJourney]

We love your videos! This particular episode piqued my interest as, growing up, my family sailed on a Swedish boat, an Accent 26 (Shipman 26 or Norlin 26), designed by Peter Norlin. She was an absolutely wonderful boat - solidly built/constructed with superb craftsmanship; she was comfortable and sailed beautifully! Another spectacular and informative episode - thank you so much, Captain Q and Randy! Happy Holidays!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks for sharing! European boats are built for the North Sea and the Bay Of Biscay and english channel as opposed to American east coast protected harbors and coastline and lighter air thank you for your note

[@jeffg.4572]

I can't believe this vessel didn't make your top picks for the year. I've watched this video many times and I love this boat!!

[@YachtHunters]

That doesn’t make it a lesser boat just that the smorgasbord we had before us was overwhelming But you are among a very large group of admirers. She is a beauty

[@YachtHunters]

Ran-day has now claimed that the Vindo slipped his mind and it should have been his #3.... he got swept up in all the excitement!

[@jeffg.4572]

@@YachtHunters Well I'm now content....I'll take #3. BTW I think 50 refer's to 50 sq meters and I'm watching the video again....happy days.

[@munbeam1]

Love the channel. Let me start by saying I grew up on an old wood 1968 Egg Harbor Cabin Cruiser, in So. FL. Been all over the Caribbean and know the cost of fuel. I didnt start sailing until a few years ago. Thought I wanted a motorsailer after my kids were grown, but as I got more into sailing realized too expensive for retirement and not too eco-friendly. I've got less than 2 years before I'm an empty nester. 30 years of kids,, love em but mama needs a break. I've been following lots of other channels, before finding your. I have my need and can do without list. I also subscribe to the never buy new, let someone else eat the depreciation value. You finding these gems, is not only educating me more on vocabulary and slight differences in rudders/hulls etc. Where once I ruled it out, only to find I'd sacrifice stability/smoothness for slight speed differences. Charts and stats dont tell you that. It's helping me widen my makers and hopefully I may snatch up one of those blue water gems, when time is right. I used to be up in Maine quite a bit, but thanks to Covid, stuck in PA. I wish I was into sailing when I was stationed in Winter Harbor, ME, back in late 80s-early 90s.

[@martyspargur5281]

You are lucky, because all you need is to find a boat whose interior smells like the Egg Harbor. That's the one U want

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you Angela for your note . I hope you can make it back to Maine we have our own distinctive smells as well...

[@munbeam1]

Tried to upload a pix of the old girl while she was in dry dock, after a 6 month complete overhaul. At age 20. But couldn't.

[@JP-lz3vk]

Not a starter boat, but a real starter blue water boat with a ton of character. I kept pinching myself that the boat was 46 years old and had done some seriously nautical miles! Personal note: I have learned such a lot about sailing and boat designs, so please Randy and Capt Q keep doing more of these videos in 2021 and stay safe until vaccinated and then stay safe after.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you for your thoughts and we wish you and yours all the samee 2021 has got to be a better year

[@JP-lz3vk]

@@YachtHunters You're most welcome. And if you do decide to do some "Learn Sailing with Captain Q" videos, I'm all in favor of it.

[@johnnyk2494]

Almost bought a Vindo 45 in Marthas Vineyard a few months back. Was just a bit too small, but absolutely gorgeous- love Vindos Wife is 🇸🇪

[@flyriver]

THIS A INCREDIBLE CHANNEL Love this!!! What a great KZbin find. Subing immediately.

[@Early8Q]

Love Vindos! And that one is typically beautiful, with the addition of being well maintained!

[@kevio6868]

Fantastic boat, fantastic channel. Thanks again gents!

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

Love the channel. As well as being informative the banter between you and Randy is hilarious. This boat really catches my eye. You can tell how well it has been cared for. She is nearly 50 years old, and is in stellar shape. Don't know whether you two funny guys celebrate Christmas or not, but if you do, then I wish you a Merry Christmas. -Brian

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks 👍 usually celebrate any thing we can but recently due to the down size of our home the big tree has given away to a manufactured 6' foot Walmart special that is as thin as my old grandmother and reminiscent of George or Kramer's Festivus tree but since putting it up every year we have found profound happiness Festivus for the restofus !!! credit to Jerry Seinfeld thank you

[@magnuslundstedt2659]

Great video. The opening in the pushpit is not for carrying the mast in canals, we don't have much canals in Sweden, and Nordic sailboats are made for sailing. 😉 It's more about how we usualy tie to the dock or clygfs in natural harbours. We usualy have a stern anchor and the up with the bow against the cliffs or a dock. The opening is for stepping true.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you your fellow Swedes have also corrected me I love to learn on this channel as well you thank you

[@markhughes1215]

Superb randy and captain q . I laughed 😄 alot how you you exsplaned the toe stumper and shin peeler ahhahah .its so true they hurt like hell to the point you either laugh or cry lol just fabulous to watch

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you so much!! Yes... those toe stumpers are never fun!

[@chuckleber3484]

I love Vindo boats. I loved the rebuild story on the Sailing Magic Carpet channel. The owner buys a junk/salvage Vindo and rebuilds it from a total loss.

[@YachtHunters]

Very cool!

[@BuzzSargent]

This boat is fantastic. The people have cared for this lady because it shows in the woodwork. Not sure why! But, the graphics on this vid were not clear. Maybe it was my connection but thought I would let you know. Happy Trails

[@joejunior1974]

You gentlemen always find the best boats! Thanks for the tour!

[@eilefjohangard217]

Vindo 50 means that the sail area is 50 square metres. This was how Vindo designated all their boats, until the last, the Vindo 995, which is 33 feet (9,95 metres).

[@YachtHunters]

Get tip - thanks!

[@petersemmens7398]

Thank you Captain Q. I have received details for Curtis, and have initiated contact. I am very greatfull for your kind help. Warm regards, Pete Semmens. 🇦🇺 ❤️ 👍