Ep 39 | Welcome to our home | Irwin 65 full boat tour

[@nena4215]

I can see why you purchased Blue Pearl, what a tour! There are so many unique spaces, outstanding, the kitchen sink is definitely a one of, holy cow, it’s huge, I’ve never seen one like that. That bar though, wow, so many wows, what a vessel, your mansion on the water, gorgeous!!! Thank you for the professional realtor tour, I am SOLD!!!!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awwww Nena❤️ Thank you so much! We always look forward to your comments🥰🙌 You’re so sweet!

[@phiberoptick]

that isn't just a boat. it is a timeship. it will make memories that never be forgotten. i can tell by the way the two of you described everything this was earned with hard work.

[@SailingBluePearl]

We so appreciate your comment! Thank you!🥰

[@markwhitney5395]

Pretty boat - I'd love to see you guys do a video that takes stock in your purchase costs and refit costs to date. That sort of info is very helpful to those of us who are shopping and deciding between getting an older boat with more refit $ vs a newer one with presumably less $ to spend for updating. Thanks!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Great idea, Mark! We have the data so we’d be happy to put something like that together. Stay tuned!

[@markwhitney5395]

@@SailingBluePearl What I think is especially interesting was your approach to buying the boat "as is"? That's at odds with most recommendations, and it looks like you did a post purchase survey? Anyway, I'm very interested in the nuts and bolts and $$ of the purchase and refit. Thanks and I look forward to seeing more vids.

[@SailingBluePearl]

@@markwhitney5395 good points to cover in the video!

[@Chris-zo5ze]

He just made the video you requested!!! I think they did great with the purchase. Seems like they had some rough dealings with some contractors, but all in all I think they did very well for themselves.

[@oldcodger5730]

What a BIG magnificent Ship.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awww thanks!😊

[@zetaone2669]

To say WOW would be an understatement! Thank you for sharing your lovely yacht with me, I truly wish you much success & happiness.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Wow! Thanks so much!! 🙌 We so appreciate your kind comment🥰

[@clayrowe3509]

I bought a brand new Irwin Citation 38 at the Annapolis boat show in 1985. They are beautiful boats. Especially inside. But they do have their faults. Within 5 years, I had a blister problem below the waterline. Be sure to check for that when you haul out.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Good to know! Thank you for the heads up. We love the Annapolis boat show, hoping to go in the near future, now that we have a boat! lol

[@Steve-js6hh]

Beautiful couple , well done , and thank you for sharing and bringing light into people's lives , you have touched me and I'm thankful

[@SailingBluePearl]

Wow! Thank you, Steve🥰

[@vivaldi2401]

What a wonderful vessel. I really love it!!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you so much!

[@meljen8592]

What a fantastic boat,thanks for posting.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!🙌

[@Jjonathanhart]

Fantastic boat with lots of living space.

[@SailingBluePearl]

It really is! Thank you!

[@Jjonathanhart]

And you can travel to many places around the world.

[@SailingBluePearl]

@@Jjonathanhart we sure hope to!

[@robertbeasley2070]

Great Vessel! Great setup. Have a great time whatever you do.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you so much!

[@charleschedra4808]

You have given me a severe case of boat envy- Beautiful!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!😊

[@TimewarpTV]

I envy you, having the time and resources to purchase this beautiful boat and sustain this lifestyle is wonderful. Thank you for the tour, breathtaking.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Wow! Thank you so much!🥰

[@briandale8386]

I wonder what that boat cost new back in the day . Pretty nice. That’s the nicest example of a Irwin I’ve seen

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you! And now I’m curious, I’ll have to look that up!

[@brianrich7828]

The cost of it now is insane.

[@larsbijl3300]

@@brianrich7828 it doesn't actually seem to be THAT expensive comparably, about 175-180k dollars

[@stefanvanrensburg6096]

One of the best layouts I've ever seen

[@SailingBluePearl]

@@stefanvanrensburg6096 Thank you! We agree😉

[@williamchimeri6777]

Truly spectacular. Best of luck with her.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you so much!

[@gregmartell7273]

Absolutely LOVE your sailboat!!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awww thank you so much!🥰

[@murrayisabeth9403]

Wow! What a beautiful boat, thank you for the tour.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Our pleasure! Thank you so much!

[@tm502010]

Lovely craft indeed!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much!

[@dubdub4862]

I love your boat! Love the wood and the space and that beautiful enclosed cockpit:))

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@TimMcBroome]

Your boat is amazing! I so love what you have shared. My Dad had a sail boat for a few years before he passed away and this makes me think of him, in a good way. Thank you for sharing.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awww thank you for sharing that❤️ I’m so sorry for your loss💔 I’m happy we can bring good memories🥰

[@toniavalon]

Beautiful sailing vessel! Enjoy!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much!

[@garymitchell6056]

Beautiful boat !!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you very much!

[@paulntpa1122]

Hey Plue Pearl, Tampa here. WOW, what a beautiful boat, and great job on the video. I would never leave, its roomy and comfy. Happy travels !

[@SailingBluePearl]

Hey! Thank you so much!🥰

[@ananda_miaoyin]

That fridge and freezer are BANGIN! Good shit. Good ship. Fair winds and following seas to you!

[@SailingBluePearl]

We were amazed by them too!😃

[@friarfox]

Just found and subscribed to your channel. I'd say that she would be around 250k with the upgrades not including the skiff. Truly a live aboard world cruiser. I guess I'll catch up on your other videos and see where you have been. Fair winds and following seas to you.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you for subscribing and commenting! We appreciate it!

[@Chris-zo5ze]

They just did a budget video... Pretty good guess. They're all in around 270k.

[@captjbrennan]

Love it, Outstanding Ship! ⛵

[@SailingBluePearl]

@@captjbrennan thank you so much!🥰

[@caribman210]

Love the kitchen sink! Your kitchen sink can never be too large

[@SailingBluePearl]

You're so right! I really do love it's grand size🙌

[@cindyreid6404]

What dreams are made of, magical!

[@SailingBluePearl]

🥰Thank you!!

[@peggykm4977]

Wow, sleeps 13- that is amazing!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Crazy right!?😆

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

What a boat! Just watched ep #51 and thought I'd take the tour. Gorgeous! Old world charm with newer amenities. Nice! And the biggest kitchen sink I've seen on a boat this size :) Bon Appétit Chris and Jess! (and bon voyage!) ❤

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awww thank you so very much! I love that "old world charm" what an awesome description!🥰

[@Malcolmlgrant]

Beautiful yacht. thank you for sharing your wonderful yacht.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!😊

[@HalcyonGuitars]

She’s a beauty!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@HalcyonGuitars]

@@SailingBluePearl How many crew required to safely sail?

[@SailingBluePearl]

@@HalcyonGuitars the two of us have sailed her quite comfortably, but a third person is very helpful!

[@stephanemary920]

Very nice, thanks for sharing her with us. Beautiful yacht.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!🥰

[@stevenscott6414]

The boat i'v always dreamed of !🙄thanks for the walm around 🤗❤

[@deerfootnz]

Please dream another dream. I skippered one of these back in the 80's when they were relatively new. Poor build quality, poor sailing performance. They aren't great, objectively.

[@michaelpmcgill]

Loved the video and tour of your sailboat. First time seeing you’ll, and you made me smile 😀

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awww thanks so much for the comment!!🥰

[@edwardstarrett5545]

Great boat! 😊

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!😊

[@luislinhares9896]

Love it. Almost at retirement age and in good shape. Plan to live aboard on one of my own, with dogs and all. Paces to see.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Wonderful!! Good for you! Let us know where you end up buying your boat, maybe we'll see you out here one day!🙌

[@oyay2821]

Extremely nice boat

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@Footballislife1900]

Cast iron is awesome I love mine and it’s American made along with my all clad!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awesome! We also only buy American made cast iron🥰

[@rnunezc.4575]

Love it..and great tour. M gracias.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much!

[@gigioecu]

Congrats, she’s a swell lady. Surely will take care of you too for a long time.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you! We sure hope so🥰

[@CarlBradbrook]

Gorgeous yacht! Thanks for sharing!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much!🥰

[@cjt962]

A classic. I want one 😉

[@SailingBluePearl]

We do love her classic lines🥰

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

What a stunning boat.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@animegaming4613]

So much space!! 😄

[@SailingBluePearl]

Yes! We love our floating home!🥰

[@timelwell7002]

What a beautiful boat.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you so much!

[@masimons]

Thanks for the tour. Great choice. Trust you find some crew for the longer sails.

[@SailingBluePearl]

We sure hope so!😆

[@ОлегПарамонов-у9к]

У яхт с отделкой таким деревом деревом , есть душа и своя аура. Молодцы .

[@Renagade3D]

A real dream of o boat.. Love it

[@SailingBluePearl]

Oh thank you!!🥰

[@TM-tw1py]

Thanks so much for share your dream!

[@SailingBluePearl]

You are so welcome!😊

[@Chris-zo5ze]

I just saw your budget video and then came to see the tour. IMO, you guys are doing GREAT being into this boat for roughly 270k. She's big and beautiful. I'm sure she didn't look ANYTHING like this when you got her, but it sure seems to have paid off! Cheers to higher highs!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awww Thanks so much! Cheers to higher highs!🙌

[@darrindowell3773]

Beautiful inside. I love the beam on these boats because it feels less cramped. Curious how much list you get on windy sails. Or if her wide beam results in less leaning.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you! She heels over about 10 degrees, so far anyway, with the sailing we've done!😊

[@svamateria9912]

WOW

[@corneliuselbourne1044]

The boat has a kind of Formosa build, beautiful boat thoe.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks!

[@prdragon47]

She is on hell of a beauty!! New subscriber here :)

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you and thank you!!🥰 We're so happy to have you come along for the adventure!

[@averagejoe1943]

😧😧😧😧 that’s probably the most beautiful boat Ever!!! It’s huge! And yes you could sale me a ticket for a ride on the bow pulpit!!!!🧐

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awwww Thank you so much!!🙌

[@jasteck8]

what a stunning vessel ....

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much!🥰

[@RevJohnDixonII]

Nice boat. I'm a new subscriber. Looking forward to seeing your adventures

[@SailingBluePearl]

Hello! Welcome aboard!🥰 Thank you!

[@KreatorStudios]

Dream boat

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!🙌

[@e.7.2521]

Beautiful ship.

[@SailingBluePearl]

😁 Thank you!

[@timeubanks4705]

I crewed and captained the Emerald Lady in the late 80s. Great island hopper, not so great trans continent. flexed like a rubber raft in heavy waves

[@SailingBluePearl]

Oh wow that doesn't sound good!

[@nancythinbluelanervlife]

OMG I love your home and your videos. Great video. My mom is also a subscriber after she watched your channel with me.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much so you and your mom! 🥰

[@mlk4life]

amazing boat

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@mattdoherty753]

It's a beautiful boat. Congratulations, enjoy and keep sailing. Thank you for showing her.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you so much, Matt!

[@mixaart4373]

cool! thanks for the video!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!🙌

[@jimlofts5433]

not sure if your already doing - but at work we had planned mtce on all fire alams and safety eqpt etc that used batteries - the date was 1/4/.... eg April fools day as you would be a fool to forget We change them all as it was cheaper than having an event and the alarm unit had a flat battery

[@SailingBluePearl]

That's a great idea. Thank you for sharing!

[@gerrylopez5743]

Very nice.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@chrisbethmann3955]

Not bad at all guys, great !

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much!

[@harpoon_bakery162]

always wanted to know what it's like trying to sleep in roaring waves in a storm in a ketch this big? I would assume it's not that hard because she's so big. Sleeps 13.... two in the Captain's quarters (2), two each on each side (4), library (1), workshop (2), main gathering area (4) = 13....... did I get that right?

[@SailingBluePearl]

We haven't experienced roaring waves much with her, yet. We have had quite the swells though, it's doable, but it can feel like you're going to roll right out of bed!😂 Yes to the sleeping arrangements!

[@Schaneification]

Glad you like Her . I was on the Crew that built her .

[@SailingBluePearl]

Oh my, how wonderful! Thank you for reaching out!🥰

[@icedfrozenstory]

You can keep your enemies in these huge fridges😂. Perfect ⛵, youre lucky owners!

[@SailingBluePearl]

LOL😂

[@mikemallery913]

very nice!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!🙌

[@deardaughter]

Beauty.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@idahobob180]

Subscribed, cast iron pans was the finale smash that button. My mom would only use them always the best fried potatoes, of course fried in Crisco the real lard not this Crisco crap they sale now, love the boat, lots of systems to maintain, just have to be mechanical or pay someone. I had a 50' wood boat 1945 lots of work. all the boats after that one wood interior only.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Lol awesome! Cast iron wins again!😃 Thank you and we’d love to see a photo of that 1945 boat😍

[@windrider65]

Beautiful boat, stay safe and fair winds. From Charlie.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks so much! Nice to meet you Charlie😊

[@bertoverweel6588]

Beautyful boat

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@bertoverweel6588]

@@SailingBluePearl I have seen the total refit of the boat, great job, she is realy beautyful!!

[@briankeen1167]

Such a wonderful boat! Glad to have found your channel. New sub here!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awww thanks so much! We appreciate your comment and sub!🙌

[@ОлегПарамонов-у9к]

Счастливая женщина которая встретила такого "морского волка" и приобщилась к прекрасному образу жизни в море .🎉

[@davidlevitz3119]

WHAT A GREAT NEW ADVENTURE ! YOU BOUGHT THE BOAT FOR 6500.00 seriously ? AND TOTAL EXPENSES SINCE BEGINNING OF REFIT ?

[@SailingBluePearl]

Have a look at Episode 50, it covers purchase price and total refit costs to date…

[@christophermaglio1939]

Wow!

[@sharkman5735]

Where are you guys located? We can tell you’re a proud owner and it shows!! Woohoo I hope your wife takes that rock off before diving! She’d go straight to the bottom!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Hey there! Thanks for the comment!🙌 We're currently cruising up the Sea of Cortez, Baja California. It's so beautiful here!🥰

[@sharkman5735]

@@SailingBluePearl I live in Central Florida. In the next 2-3 years I have high expectations of myself. I hope to be sailing the Caribbean! What did you guys do for a living to afford that beautiful yacht? Drs, lawyers ? I’m a disabled Vet. I did serve 30 years right up until my helicopter I was on smacked that mountain during my third tour in Afghanistan. Sea of Cortez I’ve never been there but it looks gorgeous. I pretty much live in hurricane alley. Any bad storms like that where you guys are? Thank you for writing back so quickly!

[@SailingBluePearl]

@@sharkman5735 wow what a story. Thank you for your service❤️ Your goal sounds fantastic, we hope to sail the Caribbean someday too! SOC does get hurricanes - thankfully we were literally stuck in La Paz last season when the hurricane went up the Sea of Cortez (usually they hit La Paz) and we only faced around 30 kn winds. My hubby is a retired civil engineer. If you watch our “Love Story” video (episode 29), we talk all about our life together🥰 We hope to see you out here someday!🙌

[@sharkman5735]

@@SailingBluePearl Awesome! Thank you for the recognition. I’ll watch that video you offered. Thank you!

[@erikabearden608]

I was aboard an Irwin 65 in Mexico in the 90s, wonder if it is the same vessel.

[@SailingBluePearl]

It’s possible! She has been around the world at least once. She was Athenis back then.

[@radical.chatter]

A home with everything you could want! Your Wife is immaculate and everything is spotless and perfectly placed! Nothing compares to a woman's touch. Super impressive. I could put up with the pink toilet with a wink and a smile considering all she does! God Bless you and yours.. ))

[@SailingBluePearl]

Wow! Thank you so much!!!🥰

[@sharkman5735]

Hey guys! It’s been a couple days . How many people could travel and have a place to sleep? I have a family of ten. The Sea Pearl is simply beautiful!! I’m caught between an Irwin 54 and a catamaran. Hopefully in my future someday. Stay the course my friends!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Wow big family!🙌🥰 She can sleep 9 in beds and then couches and cockpit make it about 13...

[@sharkman5735]

@@SailingBluePearl Haha yes that would be all of us. My kids and grandkids. We still do everything with our kids and grandkids. We’ve raised the two eldest. One is 21 and one is 17, and they still live with me. I must’ve done something right. The 21 yo is in college to be an engineer. As always thanks for answering so quickly.

[@SailingBluePearl]

@@sharkman5735 you definitely did something right!🥰 that’s so great doing things together still. Good for you all🙌 What an adventure sailing will be!

[@jonunya3128]

I'm amazed just the 2 of you can sail her, she's a great big girl and a beauty but she has to be a handful for 2.

[@SailingBluePearl]

She can be a handful! 😁

[@RonHale-i9j]

You are a stalwart couple, the challenges presented by your Irwin have been unreasonably harsh. I was a charter captain in the USVI and the take on your boat was that the accommodations were first class the maintenance access was terrible with no dedicated equipment space. The final measure of a vessels worth is whether the good memories outweigh the bad seems you are still in the plus column. Hang in there.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you for the comment! We feel your assessment is spot-on. Thankfully the good still outweighs the bad!🙌

[@numerical968]

You need some fender covers!

[@SailingBluePearl]

That and paddle board covers!

[@highplainshollarhomestead3188]

I wonder what it costs to maintain that beauty.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Great question! We'll have to do some calculating and put that together for a future video🙂

[@highplainshollarhomestead3188]

@Sailing Blue Pearl Awesome! I'm busy doing what's right, raising my kids, doing right by my wife, working and building the dream homestead. It's a lot of hard work and $. My dream is to build a boat and sell my homestead. Then sail the world until I die. Not sure how to afford it, but if I can start building a realistic expectation on cost, maybe I can plan it all out and get out there. If I don't have to build a boat, I won't. But I bought a sawmill and built a shop. Maybe I'll have enough juice left in me when the kids are grown.

[@dannypollard9895]

Do they single hand this boat? Seems a bit big to do.

[@SailingBluePearl]

We sure do! We don't always have all four sails out though.

[@siretcandas9791]

Çok güzel Kazasız belasız seyirler. Puruvanız neta olsun

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thank you!

[@georgeh1352]

Envy Envy Envy. Ok I'll volunteer to crew, no need to pay me much lol.

[@SailingBluePearl]

LOL thanks for volunteering!😂😉

[@TomBrown-ij3jk]

I wish you would’ve shown the engine room🙏

[@SailingBluePearl]

Next walk through tour, we'll show below the hatches!

[@leksanderrr]

Странно что нет солнечных панелей для того чтобы постоянно не запускать генератор.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Right!? We so agree. We've finally added a solar panel - and more to come!

[@Steve-ck3yf]

Your missing a half slide on sink for extra cutting/counter space! Then water tight entry ect.. That's about all you lucky couple need "stunning" 95% what I've always wanted. Reaching sixty & alone so I'll live through follow! Maybe see the engine room.

[@SailingBluePearl]

Thanks you! We actually have a cutting board that fits on the sink for that "extra space"😊 otherwise it really is too big a sink lol. Our next tour will include below the floor hatches "engine room"!🙌

[@ОлегПарамонов-у9к]

Конечно если есть собачки , нужно сделать сетку по бортам для их безопасности , и тапочки не улетают ..:))

[@SailingBluePearl]

Our dogs remain safely in the cockpit while we’re underway😊

[@bernhardjeannot1427]

So spacy

[@SailingBluePearl]

🙌

[@sailingliberator3395]

Oh my she is something special.. I'm 30ft. I can be the Dinghy 😊😅😂

[@SailingBluePearl]

LOL thank you!😁

[@detcordxxxi]

She's a very beautiful and classy lady!

[@SailingBluePearl]

Awwww Thank you so much!🥰

[@06barcafan10]

Back when blue water design meant it……today blue water boats are designed for anything but blue water.

[@SailingBluePearl]

🙌🥰

[@sweetagony666]

:( i wanta boat so baaaaaaad

[@SailingBluePearl]

There is so much work involved in buying/owning a boat - but man, it's worth it!🙌