Did we MAKE A MISTAKE?? [Ep6 RED SEAS]

Are we making a mistake? We are trying to buy a boat in the Caribbean but things haven’t been going to plan. We moved onboard, sailed to another island, delivered two boats across a border and then finally got our survey and sea trial. Now we’re hauled out in the boatyard and it’s time to negotiate on price.
To save time and money, we start work on the simpler jobs and get to sanding, painting the anchor chain, going up the mast and we’re still trying to fix the generator!
And finally, we make our decision on whether to buy this boat.
This is the end of Season 1 so we’re going to take a short break but we’ll be back soon with more adventures - our story definitely isn’t over!
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🕑 Time Stamps 🕑
0:00 Previously...
0:14 Intro
0:34 Survey Results
1:39 Survey Details
2:16 Reflections on our Survey
4:28 Let's Get to Work!
4:40 Sanding the Hulls
5:24 Resealing the Keel Bolts
6:23 Painting the Anchor Chain
7:13 Fixing the Generator
9:26 Daily Chores
10:11 Going Up The Mast
11:45 Negotiations
14:37 Final Decision
15:10 What Happens Next
15:58 Summary of our Journey So Far
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📖 Our Story 📖
We’re Iain and Brioni, a couple of ginger Scots who decided to sell everything and move to the Caribbean in search of a boat that we could call home. We hope to travel the world, to help others in whatever way we can and to share the beautiful stories of inspiring people we meet along the way, all in the hope that it encourages us all to find new ways to make this world a better place.
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[@VERTICALWisdom]

Having owned and sold a few boats, the best investments one can make OFTEN are the ones you walk away from. Have a true budget for a specific boat and if you don't reach it leave. NEVER work on a boat until you own it.

[@larrymasters4675]

my first large boat i bought with no broker or survey what a disaster it took a year just to get it documented in my name. sold it for a lost and bought a 38 feet cat with broker and survey i got a great deal

[@RedSeas]

All good info. Our little adventure has some fun twists and turns but to be honest, we wouldn’t have it any other way

[@howardbeer5214]

Hey guys good video but PLEASE PLEASE TURN THE MUSIC OFF WHEN TALKING ITS WAY TO LOUD and drowns the speech out Safe travels

[@RedSeas]

Pleased to say we have been working on this in episodes that follow. Lots of research on broadcast standards etc. we may not always get it right but we give it our best shot and hope everyone can have fun along the way.

[@khombol69]

I’m happy you’re walking away from this one! Never the end of the world, I’m excited to see the next boat you find :)

[@RedSeas]

Think it was a tough one to learn that she wasn’t the boat for us but we are all the better for it. Can’t wait to start sharing the next step in this adventure. Just need to take a beat to get caught up on the editing.

[@latitudeash]

Stress: You did everything wrong in negotiations. Never look that keen and never start fixing up with your own money someone else’s boat....101 of common sense. Holly crap the buyer played you good. 😳🤒🤐 Addendum: I don't want to come over as if I am picking at your experience, as in the moment it's a different situation. I truly hope you both find a good boat and start living the dream. I think you should look at a monohull boat. You will get a really nice big one for the funds you have remaining. Going for a cat is possible but I am guessing you are digging into the saving at the moment and buy the time you get the boat you wish you will have to spend a lot of that cash. I know you can get free to almost minimum price boats that both can fix up and live than sell on to aim for that dream Cat. Maybe that's the root to take?

[@stephenmeyer3284]

Sad you are so right. Working for free on someone else's boat? Both sides are right. You were never buying a new boat so don't expect the seller to pay for everything. On the other hand, your offer to split the expected cost was reasonable, but it appears things had soured to the point where the parties were no longer rational. First time viewer, but will be back. You produce a nice product.

[@zaidalvaro9474]

@Jairo Kyng instablaster :)

[@RedSeas]

In this case, the challenge we faced was balancing costs of additional boat yard time if the sale were to go thru with the abundance of free time to spend getting to know the boat. By getting started on some of the jobs, we were able to find out more about the boat that the seller may not have wanted us to know. Not a good practice for anyone but makes for a fun twist in the adventure. 😊

[@billd.3189]

Great content and videos. I love your both pluck and fearless attitude. I too have had to walk away at survey, although I was not quite so invested as you are, but hopefully things will work out for the best. Sailing solo two unfamiliar large cats was the best, and by the way, being nervous is OK, but you both kept your cool and did what had to be done. BRAVO!!!! Regardless of the outcome with this boat, I think that yours will be one of the better channels on You Tube. I’m looking forward to your next and many future videos to follow.

[@RedSeas]

Thank you for your very encouraging words. We are having all sorts of fun sharing this little adventure and it’s all the better to have folk like you joining us along the way. There were some nerves but as you say, once we faced up to them and said it was ok for us to feel that way, things got much easier. We will keep working to bring you regular videos as the adventure unfolds. We just have to catch up on some of the editing first 😂 Thank you so much for watching and I hope we can keep up with your expectations.

[@SailingChannels]

Ouch. Well at least it looks like you learned lots. There is value in knowledge. Kudos for you for walking away. In no way do you ever want to get in too deep.

[@RedSeas]

It was a pretty difficult decision but I think it was the right one. Every day is a steep learning curve but we love it.

[@jamesearly2587]

Enjoyed the video. Maybe it's just me, but it's very hard to understand you with music playing over the dialog. Good luck finding the right boat.

[@RedSeas]

The background music is a little louder than we would normally have it in other episodes. Hopefully you were still able to head out silly accents. Pleased you enjoyed the video

[@liongod1000]

@@RedSeas *_ Yes, us hearing impaired folks that use earphones find it even harder to enjoy your vlogs so, please restrict the music to Background. Cheers from Cape Town, S Africa _*

[@BrhimMT]

Wow! I wasn't expecting this ending. I really hope something better comes your way. I enjoyed the episodes so far and I am looking forward to season 2.

[@RedSeas]

Thank you. We weren’t expecting it either - a complete shock and a U turn. But don’t worry, there’s plenty more adventure to come! Stay tuned for Season 2 coming soon.

[@sailingkumatoo]

Being there with you in the boatyard, knowing the whole story (and just meeting you), you guys handled everything so well! You don't give yourself enough credit for all that you did, and you did EVERYTHING right. We were/are so impressed with your story since we've been there. Such an emotional rollercoaster for you to go through! Great on you for having the courage to walk away and persevering ⛵

[@RedSeas]

You guys 🥰 You’re too nice. Having such kind, helpful and understanding neighbours made that time in the yard so much easier and we couldn’t be more proud to call you friends for life.

[@tonyfromaus7855]

Congrats on learning many new things with a good attitude to it all. May I suggest that if you ever go up a mast again that you put on a secondary safety halyard in case the line or the fittings give way. It’s easy to do and might save your life if unseen chaffing is lurking in a place you cannot see. Try to duplicate every critical point of failure. It’s a long way down...

[@RedSeas]

Completely agree. We were living a bit fast and loose with that one. I can say that we were checking the lines as we went but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t some hidden chaff in the mast. Thankfully we got away with it but certainly proof that no one should see us as any kind of role model 😂

[@gmccormack1234]

Great channel! Looking forward to learning more about what’s next.

[@RedSeas]

Hi Gregory, thanks for watching. We really hope that our little adventure is entertaining and that you enjoy following along. There is so much to share and we have been busy editing away to get new episodes ready for release. Subscribe, if you haven’t already, to get notified and check out our Patreon and social media feeds for the very latest….and tell your friends, the more the merrier. 😆

[@gmccormack1234]

@@RedSeas, my wife and I subscribed. Enjoyed the interview you complete on your boat selection. We hope to learn from your path.

[@andrewbryant324]

We absolutely agree with all the constructive criticism offered in the previous comments. We will use them as education as we move towards our own cruising. That said... I wholeheartedly respect and am impressed by your single-minded commitment towards a goal. Cutting ties and not having a backup plan is tough, and not always the best action... But, this means you are the people who will definitely succeed where others fail.

[@RedSeas]

It’s been one heck of a ride and it’s only just beginning. We are back and releasing episodes weekly. See how the adventure carried on after we became homeless.

[@blackduck7851]

A good trick if you don't want to take the heat exchanger apart to find impeller "wings" is to use a wet/dry shop vac and attach it to the hoses on one end then the other of the system and suck them out.

[@RedSeas]

Good tip. It’s a fun bit of boat yoga to reach the back of the exchanger on the onan generator.

[@KM2399]

Ouch I'm really gutted for you guys, but you did the right thing. You will find your happiness in another boat. ⛵

[@RedSeas]

Yes it was a tough decision. But so much more adventure to come. This story isn’t over yet!

[@johnskipper4151]

All part of the learning process.... I think a good decision to walk... Love the music

[@RedSeas]

We totally are. We had the chance to learn so many things, sail and get to know the leopard 47 much better than we did, and walked away when the numbers just didn’t add up. We love music and the opportunity to share the art of others. Checking out some of their other stuff too. 😁

[@RedSeas]

We totally are. We had the chance to learn so many things, sail and get to know the leopard 47 much better than we did, and walked away when the numbers just didn’t add up. We love music and the opportunity to share the art of others. Checking out some of their other stuff too. 😁

[@kptbillburkett8735]

It's ben some time ⏲️ from the last video. Over Three Months! I hope I will get notified on the next one. With the youtube algorithm works after all this ⏲️. So I hope all is Good with ya'll. Until then, Aloha and Mahalo from the Big Island 🏝of Hawaii 🏝

[@RedSeas]

Yes we’ve had lots of delays but hoping to start again soon. Until then you can always follow us on social media @realredseas to keep up with our story. See you in video real soon!

[@rod8823]

Came here from a post on 'Sailing Cruising Scotland'. I have a 'spare' Galion 22 ye could hae cheap! Great for all those wee, shallow bays, but ye'd hae to come back tae Bonnie Scotland tae pick her up - unless ye want tae pay me to sail her to ye :) - Like yer adventures so far - wish I wiz young again :)

[@RedSeas]

Now there’s a tempting offer! We had the pleasure of sailing a moody 33 (#MoonshadowOfKip) around the inverclyde for a few years and would love to have gone further on her...but jumping off the stern for a quick dip was not nearly as enjoyable but equally refreshing 😂 There’s nothing stopping you jumping the pond to join us of course 😁

[@darrylfury9527]

Its a buyers market out there guys, forget the cats and go for a monohull, you will find you will get better value for your money...good luck

[@RedSeas]

We do keep telling ourselves that. The market appears to be booming with options. A mono would be fun but I doubt I can convince Bri to live at 45 degrees. Lol

[@darrylfury9527]

The Caribbean is notoriously expensive no matter what you buy, here in the Philippines theres plenty of cheaper options, I think NZ is also a good place to buy...if it wasn't for covid!

[@douglascorrigan1478]

Great job editing but background music a little loud

[@RedSeas]

Yeah, it’s a little louder than we would normally have it. We must have been too engrossed in the story when editing. Oops 😜

[@latitudeash]

That’s a crazy outcome. I hope you find your boat. Looks like you can only go for a mono hull, as cheaper and will leave you money to fix the boat up. Unless you are really lucky you will not get a cat.

[@RedSeas]

Endless optimism paid off this time. But it definitely doesn’t always work out. We were lucky for sure

[@sailingachilles7810]

Nooooooo gutted Well guess it's not supposed to be but hey plenty of boats out there, it's just a matters of time, enjoy the sun and views and let the rest fall into place Good look guys 😃

[@RedSeas]

Yeh, quite a shock to us!! But something will turn up, and in the meantime we’re all about the adventure abs opportunities! Thanks for watching 😀

[@derekp6636]

Ugh frustrating but hopefully it ends better with a different boat. I've been eyeing a lot of older boats lately and sometimes the repairs and upgrades just aren't worth it.

[@RedSeas]

That’s exactly how we felt. Difficult to walk away but ultimately the right decision. We want to sail, not spend forever fixing a broken boat! Keep your eyes peeled for Season 2 - our adventure is definitely not over!

[@adammallerman8153]

I really would appreciate an update from you guys? This channel took off really strongly and I for one would love to know where you are with your dream?

[@RedSeas]

Thanks for hanging around. We have had a lot of delays in the next part of our story but we’re hoping to restart Season 2 in a couple of weeks. Our social media @realredseas will give you a sneak peek into what we’re up to just now but we’ll be back on the Tube to share the full story very soon. Thanks for reaching out!

[@rodgertello]

Don't feel deflated. I have heard of sellers doing this to other people as well. They have them stay on the boat whilst negotiations are incomplete and obviously the potential new owners start to fix things and the sale falls through leaving them out of pocket and time wasted. Keep smiling

[@RedSeas]

We like to think that it wasn’t some ploy on the sellers part and that it was just unfortunate that things couldn’t work out but you never know. It certainly doesn’t get us down. The adventure has been rolling on and we can’t wait to share it with you (as soon as we get a bit more caught up on editing) 😜

[@SamanthaCoolBeans]

You must feel pretty good for walking away. Rubbish at first but once the emotions calm down you never regret having the courage to say no.

[@RedSeas]

It definitely took courage! And took us a long time to get over the shock - didn’t see it coming at all!!

[@danielstrouven4118]

Man, that was hard. But smart.

[@RedSeas]

You said it! Not a fun decision but pretty confident we made the right choice. Looking forward to sharing what happens next.

[@michaelhicks8867]

Enjoyed watching but please reduce the level of the music. At times it is way too overpowering. It would be nice to hear everything that you say.

[@RedSeas]

Following episodes are much more balanced. We were and are always learning and have implemented broadcast standards for background music now. Hopefully you enjoy the adventure from this point on

[@bertram5798]

14:47 music is so annoying... Thanks for the the video though!!

[@RedSeas]

Good job those cartoon heads interrupt it. Pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@michaelhicks8867]

Agree. The music is just way out of rational levels. I was not expecting a music video.

[@nocturn1ts]

Good for you for walking away. There will be other options and you got a free charter out of it, owner thought he had you by the throat. you still have money, hes stuck with fees and repairs.

[@RedSeas]

It was an extremely difficult decision to make, but we think we chose the right option. Sometimes it’s just not right.

[@sailingsvandorina9758]

Hey really good to find you guys on here, best of luck with finding something suitable. Have you considered back here in Scotland? A 50' cat went recently for sub £10k down here and we got our 45' trimaran for £9k. If we can help you out with bits and pieces, we will 👍 scyllasailing All the best and we will keep following you.

[@RedSeas]

Thanks so much! But now we’ve experienced the Caribbean sun there’s no turning back! 😂

[@alwaysinsideout]

So sorry to hear that. We are all human and make mistakes. Also consider that a catamaran will be considerably more expensive to moor in a mariner. Alot of marina's don't have room for them. Motorsailers are an option. Either way don't give up on your dream. Waiting for retirement is not an option.

[@RedSeas]

Thanks! Yeah we live and learn. The story doesn’t end here and we are excited to share it after a short break. In general, cats spend a lot less time in marinas than monos simply due to the higher level of comfort at anchor. We certainly know from experience in the uk and med that cats are harder to dock due to older marina designs and just less of them around. Out in the Caribbean, they are a bit more common. I think you will enjoy seeing where this adventure takes us. Hang in there.

[@alwaysinsideout]

@@RedSeas thanks for your reply.😊👍

[@garycalahan5176]

I am new to your channel and trying to understand which boat you settled on and kept. Was it the Leapard 47?? Is it persona non grata to mention the manufacturers?? Thanks! Looking forward to watching more of your adventures!

[@RedSeas]

Hi Gary, so good to have you watching. I see your comment was on episode 6 which is a bit of a cliff hanger (it was very much like that in real life too). Lucky for you, you don’t have to wait the weeks/months it took us to find out what boat we got. Check out the special episodes after this one in the playlist. One thing I can say is that from the very start we felt that the leopard 47 checked all the boxes for our needs. Budget, strength, performance, comfort etc.

[@garycalahan5176]

@@RedSeas Thank you! I have a close friend that has finally determined the Leopard. 45 was their boat. Smooth sailing

[@RedSeas]

What a great choice. I hope they have a blast on it and more importantly, that you get to enjoy it without the running costs 😂

[@latitudeash]

Yep... you burned all your bridges to get to this point. Risky but it might pay off big time as I said before. Let’s hope seller gives you a bigggggg discount and you can do most of the fix’s yourself. To fix a sump tray you may only have to raise the engine a few inches and replace gasket. DIY if you have the curate and engine ride. No need to take the engine out the engine room/ hold

[@RedSeas]

Well you know how that went now. Still one of our better decisions tho

[@kptbillburkett8735]

Are ya'll still looking for a boat? Or have ya'll found a boat? Or is it all over? I hope 🙏it isn't over. But can you put out a video ether way. I really like your videos and was hoping and looking forward to seeing more. This would have ben the one I would have paid for to watch. Ok Good Luck and Hope to see ya'll back soon. Aloha from the Big Island 🏝of Hawaii.

[@RedSeas]

Hi KptBill, thanks for checking up on us. Don't worry. It is definitely not all over. in fact we have been hard at work editing 'season 2' for everyone and are trying to get it out very soon indeed. So much has been happening and you can see some behind the scenes video postcards on our Patreon as well as keep up with some of the latest through Facebook / Instagram (links in the KZbin Bio). Sit tight, it's going to be a wild ride (man that sounds cheesy to type lol).

[@kptbillburkett8735]

@@RedSeas Thank you for taking the time to get back to me. I hope 🙏it is soon. I am Very Much looking forward to seeing more videos but before I drop any $$$ on it I would love to see a bit more. So Thank You Very much for getting back to me. And Aloha from the Big Island 🏝of Hawaii. I will be here on my lanai having a Rum&Coke and waiting.

[@markjennings2315]

Whos boat are you working on if not your own or are you already doing work on the boat you hope to buy?!!!!

[@RedSeas]

That’s right, everything was lined up as part of a bigger deal which everyone expected to go through. Although we were sad not to buy the boat, we don’t regret the work we did....we learned loads from the experience, and we had nothing else to do while we waited!

[@kptbillburkett8735]

Well looks like thay didn't gett the boat. Sents it's ben over a month when this video came out. Sorry it didn't work out. I was looking forward to watching ya'lls journey. I guess i can remove this from my watch list .

[@RedSeas]

Indeed it wasn’t the outcome we were expecting for that boat but that’s all part of the wild journey we find ourselves on. As we sat at the end of the video, we are working hard to edit more content and will be releasing more videos very soon. Until then, we are releasing a lot on social media which hints at what has been going on. You are welcome to follow there or sit tight and enjoy the suspense. Can’t wait to share everything that has been happening as it’s been nonstop and full of twists that we could never see coming. Thanks for watching and I hope you have enjoyed the story until now.

[@johnburke7253]

Good for you. Walk away, there is always another boat. Not worth the effort of getting a never ending project boat if there is something better out there.

[@RedSeas]

Couldn’t agree with you more. We expected to have to do a lot of work ourselves as we set out on this adventure with only some savings to find it but we began to see that boat as more than we had planned for. Pleased we walked away from that one and the adventure continues.

[@CheersWarren]

Thank you for sharing this honest failure ! But let hope there is another resolution . Nobody like boat brokers / used car salesman etc but a buyers broker could be what you needed here. Negioations espically directly with a sell are very hard......and by email. Is terrible. I hope something changed and you found something with in your price range and funding capabilities a 47' cat is huge and really way to much for a couple on a budget .....but you know all this , good luck , YT pushed this to the top of the list so I hope you got plenty of views . The difficult lesson. You learned will be very valuable and you missed 3+ months in UK lock down so not all bad? Cheers Warren

[@RedSeas]

Exactly. When we compare the adventure we had to the alternative of staying in lockdown, we are so happy with the choices we made. Don’t regret a thing - it’s been a wild ride so far! Keep an eye out for Season 2 where the adventure continues 😀

[@scooptv9]

I hope you walked away ... boats are like first loves ... you’ll always remember the first ... but nothing can compete when you find your true mate :)

[@RedSeas]

Did you watch to the end of the video?

[@leonjennings6615]

Just walk away! When you are ready talk to me or one of my colleagues. Yacht Surveyors are generally the first person you should consult but are often the last. Its crazy but we can save you time and heartache and of course money.

[@RedSeas]

Our surveyor Paul was fantastic and helped us get to a sound decision (as you saw)

[@tyroneshulace3203]

How much of the "job list" did you find on your own before you hired the surveyor? Did you do a preliminary inspection? Did you do your own more involved secondary inspection before you called the surveyor? This is when/where you assess the seller and his flexibility. You need to develop a rapport. Insist on a phone call conversation. Emails & especially texts are just data transfer. They are not a sophisicated communication. Quite honestly it sounded like someone wanted to make a used boat new. It is not. And an seller is not going to!!! What did the seller tell you it needed? Did you ask if the boat & systems had any quirks or idiosyncrasies in their functions? What did his records show for maintenance? Did he have any warranty claims when new? Buying a large ticket item is not a "blind date" it is more like a Chess game. Did you give the seller a copy of the survey? Not having a buyers broker may be very costly in hindsight. It is a Dino move to hope the seller comes around after this fiasco. BUT, He may be more desperate than you know. You may have also inadvertently tied up his boat from other prospective buyers. Somehow I don't expect you will be getting a Christmas card.......

[@RedSeas]

Pleased to say we found most of the jobs list ourselves but brought in a surveyor to share their expert opinion. In the end we were “happy” with the result.

[@ericwright2702]

I hope you arenot being screwed over

[@RedSeas]

Well, we all now know how this turns out lol

[@ericwright2702]

Heard of alot of people who do work then owers don't lower price

[@RedSeas]

It was a learning experience for sure

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

You started out right with getting a survey,then went sideways. Never pick up a screwdriver until the ink is dry.

[@RedSeas]

It’s been an interesting learning curve. Certainly, doing the work on the boat before signing the deal was not a great idea but at the time, things were looking positive. We learnt a lot about the boat thru the jobs we did on it too so it wasn’t all bad. Just unfortunate that we couldn’t come to a final agreement. Stay tuned. The adventure is only just beginning.

[@latitudeash]

I hope you both will not do what you did this time. Stay strictly to the boundaries. The other seller got 3months of free work out of you and you supplied the materials 🤣😂🤣😂. Smucks... sorry had to be said... love you both ❤️💕

[@RedSeas]

We stuck to our guns and can’t believe where we ended up. Hopefully we learnt a few (lot) of lessons along the way should be ever find ourselves buying another boat (have to say that quietly in case she hears us) lol

[@jasonstrong4610]

Perhaps visit Parlay Revival and ask Colin about available Cat's?

[@RedSeas]

Yeah, we need to see if we can ever cross paths with Colin. Would be fun

[@redday6934]

I was so looking forward to seeing you guys down in and around carriacou it’s a shame the seller been such a b!33p. Anyways if you get stuck for somewhere to stay msg me I have a place you can stay to help you guys out

[@RedSeas]

Man that’s such a shame. Would have been fun to hang out. Send us an email and [e-mail] and we can connect.

[@RedSeas]

If you’re wondering what happened to us, and you can’t wait for our next season, you can watch our newest videos RIGHT NOW on Patreon! Come and find out what happens next as we hitchhike our way around the Caribbean in search of our new home. You can sign up for as little as $5 and get instant access to our new episodes as well as a whole ton of exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Just visit www.patreon.com/redseas

[@philbox4566]

Ah well. Pain in hip pocket nerve educates brain like nothing else can. :)

[@RedSeas]

Very true. Feeling very wise these days 😂

[@jenniferwhite6089]

we buy farms up here too here willing to give the person what they are asking as long as they clean up all the hazards on their farm they take care of that, on the other hand, they take the offer we have given them the farmer is not responsible for any safety hazard found in the land we need to take care of this out of our pockets we really don't want more land we county NO longer in the aces we county townships now family relative did help us out as to past land dealing they have done like a coal deal we very know about yes i was a lot richer after that deal and gained 69 more townships then the poor man's gold mines they are worth a lot than interested parties wanting to pay for it yes 6 months we were open we made 9 million dollars pays the bills you could say what i call a poor man's gold mine is a gravel pit yea we have a rock on 1/4 of the property yes coal under that and 3/4 of my land has coal under it yes how i got my first amount of money sold the want was under the farm yes was not very much as to what i have bought in place of the land a lot bigger coal vines then what we sold them they company very mad at me now i am not allowing transmission lines to across my land I has 3/4 of the properties are forestes covered yea they will be cutting down trees for what i don't know they have property they own to run the power lines on there property they lease it out yes they don't want it on their property because of that sorry

[@RedSeas]

Nice story. Probably wins the ‘are we all watching the same video?!?’ Awards though. 😂

[@jbond7]

Love the videos, but the music is doing my head in. Too much music; music too loud compared to dialogue; songs awful (so many sailing bio videos with the same crappy songs or type of songs). Best of luck.

[@RedSeas]

Thanks for the feedback. We’re just starting out so we only have access to a limited range of free music. With your support on Patreon I’m sure we’d soon be able to buy into the wider catalogues to suite your tastes.

[@shanevillis4079]

Don't like flares on board a boat??? might as well, go sail on a lake in a dingy.

[@RedSeas]

Did that... we call those lochs tho 😂

[@cameronag12]

The RYA in the UK are working with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency here to remove the requirement for pyrotechnics on small vessels on grounds of safety and effectiveness. Flares last seconds and are difficult as well as expensive to dispose of at end of life. Electronic alternatives (PLB, EPIRB, AIS, LED, etc.) are safer, work for longer, are more reliable and don't need replaced every few years. There's a lot of interest in the industry in going electronic.

[@danbradley1943]

Sorry you put work into a boat that you couldn't get. Hard lesson to learn ; survey, negotiations, title, then work. Glad you didn't waste money on a yard decoration.

[@RedSeas]

Come see what we got instead 😉

[@ericwright2702]

Take some stuff of same kost of what you have done to and for the sellers boats

[@RedSeas]

Now there’s an idea. Wish we had thought of that 😂

[@icedcoffeetones]

It's a buyers market at the moment but being too keen and working on the boat before the deal was sealed reversed that and left the seller calling all the shots. There are thousands of boats on the market and thanks to governments policies, banksters and corona personal wealth is shrinking and many boat owners are being forced to sell. It's a shame it didn't work out this time but stay positive, stick to your budget and the right boat will come along soon enough.

[@RedSeas]

Indeed, there is plenty more story to tell in season two. Watch this space

[@rodwaski]

From the first video I was worried you were going to be used to get his boat onto the hard stand where it is easier for him to sell. Disappointed you guys are boatless , good luck with finding another boat. Boats are expensive and you need the funds to make sure you have a safe and reliable boat.

[@RedSeas]

It was a tough call but in the end I think we made the right choice. We had set out our budget and we knew where we could adjust it based on varying circumstances but the sliding puzzle wasn’t working out and so we had to move on. Stay tuned to find out what happens next.

[@ops7750]

Buying a boat on the hard only, doesn’t make sense at all. Hull inspection inc. osmosis etc. must be done on the hard. Sea trial of course in the water.

[@brandonstews238]

Sooooo ummmm.........did you just give up on the hunt for a boat?

[@RedSeas]

Far from it. We have so much to share and the adventure keeps on going. We are working hard to edit up more episodes to be released very soon. Until then, check out our Facebook and Instagram for the latest news.

[@satguy]

You're doing bottom paint on a boat you don't own? Lesson learned.

[@RedSeas]

I guess you could call us loony! 🤪

[@satguy]

@@RedSeas Rather I think you expected him to be reasonable. If I may suggest your error was showing your eagerness for the boat at the very beginning. Rather do the survey have a fair price in mind and that's your price, negotiable on any major repairs. I know it's hard, but you must always be prepared to walk away. There's lots of boats out there. The bad thing is, they may not be close.

[@RedSeas]

@@satguy Yes I think you’re right. It’s hard to keep the excitement under wraps!

[@satguy]

@@RedSeas Of course it's hard, it's hopes and dreams. But anything in life that's worth obtaining is hard. It's what separates the masses, accomplishment of one's goals.

[@satguy]

@@RedSeas If you don't mind me asking, what's going on now. It's been 3 weeks of video silence, I hope all is well.

[@latitudeash]

14.10 min in..... 😱 what the hell were you both thinking 💭. Crazy .... know you know why it takes the rest of us in the rat race 60yrs to retire and than go sailing ⛵️.

[@RedSeas]

It’s been a journey of selling everything we own, leaving friends and family to travel half way around the world in search of this dream. Not saying we are doing it right but we continue to stumble our way through this adventure and figuring it out along the way. 😊

[@latitudeash]

Step 1: see a boat you can afford. Step 2: informally agree on a price for the boat with the owner, minus any major cost of fixes that is not defined in the sales advert. Step 3: report. Step 4: Knock price down as per 2. Step 5: buy the boat. Step 6: only work on the boat once you own it. Simple..... follow my instructions and you will not go wrong.

[@denisescott589]

Brookie, we’ve seen the hurdles you’ve overcome in life to get to where you are now, this is nothing by comparison. You guys will find your boat and live your dreams, you know He answers prayers. Lots of love from Scotland xx

[@RedSeas]

Never underestimate the stumbournness of the Scott’s 😂 That is indeed safe advice but we figure we are bouncing our way thru this little adventure and figuring it out along the way. All part of the fun

[@latitudeash]

@@RedSeas what's happing with you both now? Have you found the boat? Has COVID screwed it all up for you both? Let us know your plans and start producing some vids

[@latitudeash]

@@RedSeas found your vids. Will watch what I missed to catch up

[@ops7750]

DO I GET THIS RIGHT? YOU ARE WORKING / REPAIRING A BOAT NOT EVEN BELONGING TO YOU YET?

[@RedSeas]

Yep. Also loving on it, sailing it and delivering it. Can’t make this stuff up

[@vincentnelson569]

Kill the music when you are talking didn't hear any of the important decision. Are you guys off the boat???? Did you buy it????

[@RedSeas]

Watch all the way to the end and all will become clear.

[@RedSeas]

Watch all the way to the end and all will become clear.

[@shawnl3151]

Seller had no leverage with boats stuck on mooring balls and no way to get them. You should have negotiated a break up fee of tens of thousands for basically salvaging his cats if he didn’t make a deal. That way he can’t be a jerk once you get them safe for him. Same with doing 3 mo free work... u guys are nice but got played.

[@RedSeas]

We live and learn

[@NotOnYourLife]

To me, the only mistake was choosing that image as a thumbnail.

[@RedSeas]

If that’s the only mistake we are making then I think I’m ok with that.

[@NotOnYourLife]

@@RedSeas Very good.

[@jackechan1311]

[@RedSeas]

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