SAILBOAT BUYING TIPS - Part 1! A veteran surveyor gives his inside tips

[@robertmarquis3529]

Bring him back he should have his own show very awesome video

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Robert, will do!

[@windrider65]

Would be great to have him go over the whole boat. Break it into sections for each video. This was a fantastic video.

[@sandyt4343]

I’ve been working on boats for nearly 60 years and have disassembled hundreds of boats prior to final demolition. It’s been an interesting process to dissect so many different designs, but Jim’s information is golden. I learned here so many subtle things that I was really glad I found this video. it would be wonderful to take the boats in sections and do a similar analysis. This is such valuable information. The thing I enjoy most about him is he’s a normal down to earth guy and not at all full of himself. The kind of guy you would like to have around I’m sure.

[@makisp.1428]

@@windrider65 I'll second that. Not one more video, but several more videos!!

[@QuickChip-v2w]

Randy, Awesome job keeping Yacht Hunters going! Thank you for bringing on a new crew of experts to explain all things sailing specific to classic sailboats!

[@ragingpatriot772]

I’m a 53 year old retired veteran and am at the beginning of this process of purchasing a sailboat. I found this very helpful. Thank you

[@YachtHunters]

Excellent… best of luck with your search and let us know how it goes!

[@TR-Mead]

Same here, but I have a few years less on ya. 🤭 I think it's my next adventure.

[@harbourdogNL]

Easily one of the most valuable and informative videos you've done! Please bring him back for Parts 3, 4, 5, 6...standing rigging & deck check, engine check, electrical check, plumbing check....!

[@YachtHunters]

Will do!! We’ve been planning it for awhile and will be working on it soon! Thanks for the encouragement! 👍👍

[@Cptnbond]

The best surveyor I have seen; pity it was so short. Cheers.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks! Jim will be back for more in the near future. Cheers

[@johnnylightning1491]

First comment, for whatever that's worth. I noticed that Jim was carrying around a plastic hammer, likely the boat surveyor's most important tool along with his ears. Good show, keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@YachtHunters]

Seems like a win of some kind, JL 👍👍

[@garywinslow2973]

Nobody has mentioned it so far: Your boat sailing along just looks terrific! Well trimmed, of course. That guy knows what he's doing! Thank you for all you do.

[@YachtHunters]

thank you, gary!! much appreciated

[@paulschumacker9901]

Wow. This was great! When you’re not sure what you’re doing, talk to someone who knows! Many thanks for this!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks, Paul! Glad you like it! Part 2 has more great tips too

[@bwuepper439]

Thanks very much. Instead of just a two parter dealing mostly with outside hull, you could do a whole series. The lower hull, upper hull, topsides, deck, steering, rigging, insides, etc, etc. You could keep Jim busy for weeks. Thanks again, Jim, Randy, and Captain Q.

[@para1324]

Randy this was an interesting segment. Jim passed along great information in a short time. Thanks to him for sharing his knowledge. I hope you will be able to do more with him in the future. Best regards sent to you Jim and Captain Q.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Para! Part two is in the works as are future parts. Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@paulbuttner6808]

Ran Day, incredible info on items inspect on shopping for a seasoned sailboat. Always a very good idea to talk with a veteran inspector. Keep up the excellent work and thank you for bring another awesome video.

[@YachtHunters]

thanks very much, Paul!

[@jd739]

Awesome series! Hope you can get him back to go over all parts of a boat!

[@stallion78]

I really enjoy learning on what to look for. I’m glad you got him to show what to look at. I hope he can go over deck to hull joints, what to look for on tanks, rigging, engine and steering. Hopefully you can go over everything in future episodes. Thanks for making these episodes CQ and Randy 🙏

[@symphonyfarm2009]

Ran-day. This is super cool!!! Stoked for part two

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks SF!! It’s chock full of knowledge!

[@teknotikpointbiz]

just sent this to a customer who was hesitant on a survey, thank you ! you may just saved him a lot of money, and gave me time to do other jobs ! like fixing a stuffing box vent on a Volvo !

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Thank you RanDay for this episode. Good tips from a professional are always valuable. Have a good weekend.

[@YachtHunters]

Agreed… get the experienced pro to dish out some gems!!

[@godonholiday]

Amazing to get this insight. Thank you both so much

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍

[@ruairim7551]

Im 5 minutes in and this is just fantastic. This guy is a wealth of knowledge.

[@ATthruhiker96]

Greatest sailing channel on KZbin. Thanks ya'll for all the excellent information.

[@YachtHunters]

That’s very kind of you, Andrew!! I hope we can live up to that lofty compliment. Much appreciated!! Cheers!

[@Joe_Not_A_Fed]

I lived almost 63 years and never had more of a passing fancy to maybe get into sailing. But thanks to you darned Q guys...now I'm thinking I don't want to just get into sailing...but I want a bloody boat...maybe to live on. I'm not sure I can ever forgive you. Obviously just kidding. You are a couple of extremely likable guys who let us share in your love of boats and sailing. Your vids are a real treat. Thanks.

[@YachtHunters]

now that the seed has been planted... it's time to make it happen ;) cheers Joe!

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Just do it. Life is too short to “wish you had done” things. Be prepared for the costs of ownership though. Typically for older boats be prepared for 20% of the cost of the boat/year for the first few years and about 10-15% thereafter + slip fees in both cases. The reason for the 20% is typically sails need work. It’s a fun hobby but it does need a lot of attention and time. If you live aboard that’ll just be part of you looking after your home! I miss my Catalina. Will get another one soon once retirement is upon me (a few more years!). 🙂 A word of warning, if you have a significant other who likes the idea, I'd advise you take sailing lessons together and do some open-water cruising to see how you both take to it.

[@michaelmc2229]

More of this please! Top side, standing rigging, interior, etc.

[@Robert-xm2kz]

Thanks! Great idea to have a professional surveyor show hands on what he looks at..Looking forward to more!

[@adrianrodriguez6278]

This information is gold! Thanks Ran-day

[@YachtHunters]

Excellent. Glad you liked it

[@bloodyeyeful]

That was awesome RanDay and Jim! Thank you both. Blessings.

[@YachtHunters]

thank you, mike!

[@karaDee2363]

I enjoyed listening to Jim very much, he's a book of knowledge and experience.... I would definitely like to hear more from him, such as doing a complete survey.... It would also be good to list his contact information, so anyone could contact him to do a survey ...

[@karlboehler697]

Amazingly informational. Anyone looking to buy a used sailboat should watch this.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Karl! Much appreciated

[@kevio6868]

great guest thanks Jim!

[@notdoctors]

Brilliant! Should be a full series - ongoing ;-)

[@nickmalone3599]

Incredible value in this episode.

[@DCGULL01]

Randall- that was Awesome!!!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks, david! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EuroThrashDude]

Very helpful. This communicated subtle details that's hard to communicate in books.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks ETD! Glad you appreciated it

[@User161803399]

More of this please!

[@DirkJacobsz]

That was Gold for me - what a gent Jim is - love his knowledge.. what will we do when he is gone.

[@geraldhowse8597]

Great show today Randall

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you Gerald!

[@Dan6erous]

Thanks Randy, I always feel smarter after I've seen your videos - but just enough to be super cautious.

[@YachtHunters]

Great to hear that… thanks Dan!

[@davidlevitz3119]

GREAT IDEA TO HAVE JIM ABOARD ! nothing replaces 40 years of hands on trouble shooting !

[@alfonsoescobar1209]

My goodness Ran-day is reading my mind. We’re getting into this heavy and this series will definitely help lots

[@YachtHunters]

Excellent… love to hear that!!

[@alfonsoescobar1209]

@@YachtHunters oh hi!!! Hey quick question. After 20 or so years of hanging with Captain Q why hadn’t you taken the plunge and gotten yourself your own sailboat?

[@glennwilusz8808]

Completely informative, well scripted, and easy to follow! Thanks for allowing us all to "adjust the sails" and follow the future wind !

[@RickMentore]

Admired his knowledge and humble disposition!

[@tippyzuk1]

Very well explained, great guest!

[@thomasquinn284]

Fabulous presentation.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Thomas!!

[@romershaw3798]

Excellent video. LOVE the Captain but definitely have this guy back on. Very enjoyable.

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Romer! Stay tuned for tomorrow… Jim is back this week for the 3rd installment 👍

[@ammoalamo6485]

I love this information, though I may never see an ocean again other than in a video. But if I had any desire to own a boat, I would be extra thankful for this type of knowledge. Keep up the good work.

[@gregsage1605]

Well Done! I had to rebed my strut and replaced the shaft on my boat. About 4 boat units... It was a hell of a lot of work.

[@YachtHunters]

Wow… did you have some visible signs of a problem?

[@gregsage1605]

@@YachtHunters The shaft vibrated underway. After I pulled the boat from the water it was clear that the strut had broken loose after years of use. Repairing it is tremendous amount of work to get it aligned correctly and resealed. The strut goes through the hull and as all things boat, you need triple jointed extension arms and X-ray vision to reach the work area...To repair mine correctly required some machining, fiberglass work and a lot of material research. And then you get to experience to joy of realigning your engine and replacing shaft seals and cutlass bearings.

[@anthonyelam2257]

As always very informative ... this episode was very good ... I learned alot and thank you ...😊😊😊

[@YachtHunters]

Great to hear. Thanks

[@tvelocidad]

Great series! I want Jim to do my next survey. He should be a regular on the channel.

[@joshuaromme273]

Great video! Lots of helpful information ,was so good to hear Jim's knowledge on basic inspection and maintenance items. Looking forward to the next video. Would really like to know more about how to tell when thruhulls need to be replaced. I.e. corrosion and when it's a problem and needs to be replaced.

[@YachtHunters]

Great questions… will touch base w/ Jim on them

[@petrospapapanagiotou]

Great timing! I'm now searching for my first sailboat and this is great chunk of knowledge to have. I think you should ask him to do part-3, part-4... so that we could get an idea of what to be aware of not only for what is under the water line but also and up on the deck (running - standing rigging), and inside (thru hulls, various leaks, bulkheads, various ware and tare). Great video!!! 👍👍👍

[@svsalserenity4375]

This is a great series , well done !

[@mboyer68]

Randy has the best random movie references on KZbin.

[@YachtHunters]

you're too kind... my brain has far too many random things tucked away when it comes to movies :)

[@mboyer68]

Totally agree, he's so good at pulling perfect references. 11:39

[@jamesford8315]

Fantastic!! I just went overboard and doubled my Patreon donation. Yous guys are terrific and in the same league as "Click and Clack." You know where their careers went. Thank you.

[@YachtHunters]

much appreciated, James! I love (and miss) Click & Clack... can't get enough of the problem solving fun. thanks for the support!

[@jamesford8315]

@@YachtHunters Agreed.

[@davidhakes3884]

Great Series Randall and Jim Thank You Both. Regards to CapN Q..

[@Kowzorz]

I adore this kind of video. Just lots of specific examples and the little things in those examples to look for. Everyone knows the broads, but I learned so much about the specifics from this. I look forward to seeing more like this.

[@TheJdm2203]

Hey Randall! A bit late to the party. GREAT stuff and THANK YOU for continuing the CaptQ legacy!!

[@Useless_Knowledge07]

Super knowledge! More, more, and more...Good stuff Randy!!!

[@YachtHunters]

It’s coming!! Glad you liked it! 👍

[@thomaslyons1905]

Nice job Randall. This was very informative. I liked the focus, detail, and attention regarding a specific topic versus the overall boat. I truly learned alot and found this very informative! As always, I love your efforts of video editing and production that goes into making a really nice short video. My best to Capt. Q!

[@thomaslyons1905]

This is a nice way to break things up when Capt Q is not available to do the whole boat.

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you thomas

[@thomaslyons1905]

Captain, get some rest, it's late!

[@YachtHunters]

Zzzzz

[@GodzillaGoesGaga]

Great info. Defo worth you spendi g more time with him as he obviously has a lot of knowledge to share.

[@YachtHunters]

Yes, I plan on trying get some more time with Jim… he’s a treasure trove of useful knowledge

[@woodskid4ever]

When I find a boat I’m calling Jim for the survey!

[@henderjess900]

Good video Randy. Best to you and Captain Q from Seattle!

[@dennisfromoz6436]

Yes.....I'm learning with your episodes....Thank You.

[@YachtHunters]

great to hear that . cheers Dennis

[@Vexation4632]

A great surveyor is worth his/her weight in gold. The one I was lucky enough to hire found a crack in an outdrive that to a 'normal' human might have gone unnoticed. Sellers insurance covered the complete overhaul and a replacement mid drive housing. Including all new hardware. Saved thousands, and everyone was happy.

[@lwrii1912]

Thanks for the video. Good information.

[@tomriley5790]

Great knowledge, generous of him to share it!

[@dmitch1177]

This is a great start!

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you, Douglas!

[@dieterhardt7803]

I really liked this tips. Simple and usefull.

[@Harrybollox]

I don’t even have a sail boat, it’s a power boat with very different props ,and this was till extremely good viewing

[@richardhill2260]

Great idea,thanks

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bodhi6769]

I'm not buying an inboard engine but still was captivating enough to watch the whole video

[@rjgillens2637]

well done Randall... I'm off to Part 2

[@YachtHunters]

glad you're liking them. thanks!

[@Early8Q]

❤ excellent vid! Thank you!

[@Abc-kf4qx]

Knowledge is power, love it. Keep up the great work!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks, will do

[@LoganJohnson-lm2bh]

Hi Ran Day i really like and appreciate this addition to the normal format it really helps to fill out all the things one needs to know about even before buying one .👍👍

[@YachtHunters]

Great to hear you enjoyed it, Logan! Lots more on the way. Cheers!

[@bradmottishaw467]

I really enjoyed this episode for us novices.

[@YachtHunters]

Excellent. Great to hear 👍👍

[@davecoleman6855]

Well done my friend!

[@YachtHunters]

Thank you, Dave! 👍

[@peartreehillfarm]

As hopeful future sailors, this video was probably the best out there for great information! Thank you all. We learned a lot.

[@YachtHunters]

Great to hear! I think You’ll like parts 2 and beyond 👍

[@peartreehillfarm]

@@YachtHunters no doubt. Thank you for doing these and all the other awesome videos of CaptQ and your adventures on your boat.

[@MistaEmPe]

Wow this is so helpfull! Please bring him back!

[@Hawaiiansunsets808]

I'm in process of buying a older classic boat . I wish part 2 ,3,4 lol was be up at the moment . Good info so far . Will come along handy when on dry . My biggest fear is standing rigging etc ... How long they last .. Is little rust ok ? I have so many questions I could stay here for hours . Anyway . Big fan of the show Keep up doing great job . ⛵

[@johnsmith-iu1dv]

Not a boat guy, but really really good infornation.I still enjoyed this greatly

[@kevio6868]

great update Ran Day! Thanks again for sharing

[@YachtHunters]

thanks KO!! :)

[@robertmcmahon1221]

Ran day, what a great idea for a series.

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you think so! much appreciated!

[@patrickhorgan8389]

Superb. Thank You.

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you liked it Patrick!

[@JaniceCowell-f9w]

Love you for your knowledge of the facts thank you we’re new just discovered your show and can’t wait for the next episode Erik from Montana

[@YachtHunters]

Welcome aboard, Erik! Great to have you along for the ride. After a busy winter, Jim is slated to come back this spring to continue the series. cheers!

[@TR-Mead]

Wow!!!!! I learned so much, and we didn't even make it past the shaft!!!!

[@6stringks]

Awesome! Many thanks for this video. Good to know infos if you are in the market to buy an old treasure

[@johncampbell388]

Just excellent. My bronze Catalina strut was "pinked" meaning it lost zinc die to galvanic corrosion. Catalina Direct had a replacement part so no new fabrication was required but the strut was glassed into the hull and not bolted. Luckily the guys at the yard were capable but it took a long time to dry out that part of the hull. We put on a good barrier coat as well as a zinc on the strut even though Catalina said the strut was electrically isolated. I guess I learned a wet hull conducts electricity...

[@belajarus]

Heck yes! This is the good stuff I was waiting for!

[@YachtHunters]

Glad you enjoyed it, kirill!

[@gatesgoza9703]

Bring jim back! Good choice Randay

[@jacquelynjones6364]

What an excellent video, thank you

[@YachtHunters]

thank you, Jacquenlyn!

[@frankmosses9121]

Please have him keep going on up clear up. Love it

[@YachtHunters]

Will do, frank! Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-bq6wr]

This gentleman is spectacular. I smiled, as he uses the word "schmutzig". A German word from my ancestors, what means dirty, filthy, messy.

[@taylorjs2534]

You two make a great team.

[@arnomuysson8532]

im currently in the market for a blue water vessel, this is a very helpfull video ty so much

[@barnzman1]

Great perspective as I dream and consider my next vessel.

[@datamack]

This needs to be like a 10 part series!

[@ianrusso8790]

thanks Randy that was very informative, say hello to Capt.Q

[@Motociclista760]

Awesome knowledge!

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks!

[@ascott6804]

We need part two of this and make it a series??

[@YachtHunters]

In the works… thanks!

[@artvandelay8030]

...nice diagrams. 💯

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks Art. Love your latex company!

[@4wardlobster]

This is a fantastic video

[@YachtHunters]

Thanks very much, Karl!

[@volvotango8363]

Excellent comprehensive info, thanks! What about the dripless vs traditional shaft seals?

[@justsomeguy2943]

This is better than actual boat work!