Ep1: Sailboat shopping in 2020. Buying a used sailboat in the Mediterranean

[@conroyvox]

Thanks for being so generous in sharing what you've learned. I admire the deliberate approach to your research and planning and your discipline in holding out for the boat that was right for you. I think this video is going to benefit a lot of potential boat owners!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank Casey- It will make me happy to see this content help other dreamers and sailors alike

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

You are right. Croatia is a beautiful country with warm hearted people. Enjoy your travels.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@SailingSeaStar_]

This video reminded me of my search in the med a year ago looking at countless boats most ex charter boats. I decided to come back to U.K. and look for an owner boat rather than charter one. When you find the boat it is a great day. 👍 my experience was that many boat pictures online didn’t even come close to what the boats actual condition was. Also I had 2 that advertised different boat pictures online didn't

[@miketcq8]

Nice to see your first video cover a wide choice of Impressions. At 14:04 and again later. Possible Groundings, this often push up the cabinetry and leave till tell cracks in the gallery area. There’s a number of sailing channels doing grid repairs covering these points.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for letting us know

[@maryellenmoss7737]

Such a lovely video! Well produced and I learned a lot about boat shopping. Looking forward to future videos and following your sailing adventure.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Mary for watching our video I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@elizabethlaboy1501]

Wow awesome video!!!! We are so excited for you two! Thank you for making a channel so we can join you on your journey!!! Whoop whoop!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Muchos gracias.. canimsin

[@randallrandall1]

Great first episode!! Will be following your adventures!!!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks so much following!

[@jayjayqueen1934]

You two are about to start the most exciting adventure of your lives. I will follow your videos to see what happens next. All the best!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Jay Jay for following us - all the best to you.

[@frankquinby5502]

Looks like a great boat, love the two cabin layout!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you

[@kathytryon5084]

What an amazing adventure you two will have on a beautiful perfect sailboat!! Looking forward to seeing what happens next!!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Kathy for your kind words and support

[@jibsoling1866]

Great video and what a fantastic plan. Croatia is beautiful and deserves your time. Go as slow as you can in the med. it’s full of rich culture and beautiful sceneries. You can spend the next 7years and still have missed great spots in he med. I am looking forward to many nice videos to come. Thumb up!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks for watching! We are not in a hurry. We plan to spend time in Adriatic as well as Aegean

[@lvkruger8187]

Such a insightful vid, I am on this same journey with my familia and we are exactly here in the process... exciting times!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you and best of luck

[@gugukkusutv]

Your story is truly inspiring, thank you for sharing with us. I am so looking forward to watch your amazing adventure, may you have fair winds and following seas!!!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you aysem for best wishes

[@soapLady52]

Congratulations! Live your dream to the fullest! Can’t wait for your next video.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you so much!!

[@benjaminchong82]

Amazing and looking forward for your next video

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you so much 😀

[@33mbulentk]

I liked your first video before I watch and will do for following ones. 👍 I am so happy for you both. Have nice journey!!!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you brother. We will miss you. Don't be a stranger

[@U20E27]

I definitely like the Elan build quality over the Beneteau. The Impression line and the Oceanis lines are primarily Med charter built both in layout and build/budget. Something to think about if your buying. Having said that Elan definitely has a superior build process and engineering over B boats. The Elan Performance, S, E and GT lines are more owner focused and do see more focus on engineering added structural features etc. Same for the Beneteau First line of boats. Just something to keep in mind when shopping med boats. Boats built to charter spec are ok but you might find things about them that aren’t ideal for major trips, but many people do big crossings on these with no issues. If your shopping for major cruising outside the Med definitely lean in the direction of owner boats vs charter and definitely look at the First, performance, S, E and GT product lines don’t be dissuaded by the “performance” marketing given these hulls are built with more structural and sailing focus than the charter hulls that spend more time at anchor vs sailing. Just some things to know going into the sailing boat thing. My experience is competitive sailing ocean and SF Bay where conditions definitely test boat quality and engineering. I like Beneteau first series but given the choice a Elan S or E series definitely have better sea features and engineering/ build quality that I like.

[@udiu5277]

Hi Sailors! We are a couple whth just the same plans like your's. looking for about 8 months for our boat. Covid limitations is a major factor when you are looking for a boat, but we keep searching . Croatia is indeed a great place to start, (we sailed there) and this summer we'll be there no doubt (with or without an owned boat) Have fun, thank you for Ep1 that was helpful for boat hunters, we'll keep watching your journey.⛵️

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for reaching out and best of luck on your search.

[@MoggAndrew]

Well done you two.. so glad you are living your dream.. Looks like you have Europe to yourselves for at least a season. I’m still in SF trying to work out how/where/when to buy my boat. Realized that even though I’ve sailed a lot in my life I have no “Sailing Credentials” and therefore would have a difficult time getting insurance so I decided to do the ASA courses while continuing to look. Back on the Bay after 22 years of not sailing. Feels great. Very interested in your ongoing thoughts about the boat you've chosen for your life’s amazing journey. Please keep us apprised of what you like and don’t like about it. Some of us may be following in your footsteps. Stay safe and keep enjoying life... Andy

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Andy for your comment and I'm sorry for my delayed response. Good for you to get your sailing credentials. Our insurance company in Croatia did ask for ours. What sailing school in the Bay Area are you taking your classes from? We have been very busy doing some long passages up north in Croatia. We are turning around now to make our way back down south. We know we need to push out more videos but have not had the time to do the editing yet - hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Overall, we are loving our Elan sailboat and will be sure to share out what we love the most and the few things we would like to improve. Thanks so much for following and wishing you all the best with your sailing endeavors.

[@DougMengers]

Congrats, you guys, so exciting! You had me at "I'm not sure I want to sign up for the maintenance work" that comes with a teak deck :) 10 years since I moved back on land but this makes me miss it. Kind of, lol. Thanks for sharing your journey, and bon voyage!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Hey Doug! I had no idea you ended up living on a boat at one point - you have had an interesting life! Thanks for your good wishes and subscribing to our channel. Cheers Buddy!!

[@DougMengers]

@@SeaBeeSailing Yep, after my divorce I was a live-aboard in San Diego Bay for about 5 years ('04-'09) mostly living on and fixing up old glass cruisers (and one wood Chris-Craft, but we won't talk about that tragedy, lol), and worked as the dock manager and maintenance guy for the marina. Mostly a dock bum, but I got to sail almost daily :)

[@maryfrench8071]

Great video guys. I really enjoyed it and learning about the different boats and seeing Croatia, albeit briefly. I am so excited for you both and can't wait to come along on your travels through your videos. Croatia indeed looks beautiful so I shall be seeking out your videos with enthusiasm. You are both deserving of your dream!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Mary, we will definitely post more videos covering the beautiful Dalmatian coastline and Croatian inland. Stay tuned. Stay in touch.

[@dearyvettetn4489]

An excellent job done with the inspections. It’s good to know what to pay attention to. 📝

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks! 👍

[@j_pngamerpt5694]

Guys just loved your first video, also with one of my favorite boat you got a lovely boat congratulations.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks so much!

[@nilmalabanan]

Found out new information much about boats. I'm also happy that Kıvanç didn't put all his eggs in one basket and found your new home after so many candidates on his last day 😀 😍😍😍 Your new adventure is almost here 🥂🍾⛵

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks Nil for your kind words. Looking forward to reunite with you and Stan the man in Turkey

[@silverark2693]

Excellent and you did well in your search, finding the best boat for you, and owned by a fellow American. I look forward to seeing how things go. To see all the charter boas and their condition versus that privately owned one was excellent. Have a good time!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for your kind words

[@ronmyers624]

Over the moon that I've found your channel, will be looking forward to your next video. Take care.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@pierrelapointe8511]

Congratulations for your new acquisition. I read that Elan are probably the best production boats made with hi quality in every aspect of their built. According to "Saiilng finding Avalon" on a impression 385, as they travel almost all around the globe without any big issues, Elan came on my list for acquisition in a few years. Cheers from Canada

[@SeaBeeSailing]

so long as you take care of your Elan, she will take you anywhere in the world

[@h.v7461]

Had to reschedule my first charter in Croatia in August 2020 to August 2021. Praying it happens. Good luck!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

We had the chance to sail Sea Bee back in Sep. Great sailing all around. Best of luck to you!

[@robertyoung7685]

Hi Guys, congrats on purchasing a boat based in the Med. My wife n I live in NZ but bought a boat in Slovenia in 2018 and spend 2 to 3 months each year in the Med. We spent 2 years doing Croatia which was great. Our boats now based in Preveza Greece and have really enjoyed the Western Greece. Another tip is be sure to visit Montenegro! Happy sailing living your dream. Rob n Amy

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Rob n Amy, our current plan is to spend a year (live-a-board) in Croatia. For which we are looking into getting temp residency. Montenegro is only a day sail from where Sea Bee is currently berthed so I have a feeling we end up there quite often. We also plan to spend time in Greece and Turkey following year. Hope to meet you one day!

[@robertyoung7685]

@@SeaBeeSailing Some of our favs in Croatia was Mjlet and islands opposite Brac. Old Hava town also very cute. We can really recommend Cleopatra Marina in Preveza. Reasonably priced and very nice people. We enjoyed Croatia but much prefer Greece. Anchoring is also free in Greece. Enjoy you new life.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

@robert young we actually took Sea Bee to Mjlet back in Sep and rented electric bikes to visit the national park. We cannot wait to explore more of Adriatic and Aegean.

[@Hopey1231000]

Awesome buy guys with an Elan! They are awesome out in blue water and comfortable boats.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks George. We had the chance to sail a number of modern cruisers before we made our decision on the Elan. They are well very sea worthy and surprisingly fast considering the displacement.

[@josiplovric2210]

Subscribed!... Love your pick, waiting for next episode. I am in Colorado, born in Croatia and thinking of retiring in a year or two.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Great to be in touch with another Croat. Thank you for subscribing

[@Bikepacking]

Was really looking forward to hearing the prices of the all the boats... but you never mention it .... i think it be great to know what to expect to pay for these charter it would be help full

[@SeaBeeSailing]

I did not want to give my mom a heart attack

[@MrGentlebutfirm]

@@SeaBeeSailing Good one! :-)

[@MesserSchmittAGBF109]

quality content. I know how much work goes into producing something like this. many thanks for sharing your experience. Thank You!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

ich sehe dich in mir

[@jimwapelhorst3328]

Welcome! The boat is awesome! You are allowed to keep the name! From a US Navy SeaBee. Godspeed!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for your service. Much appreciated

[@trailingarm63]

Interesting video, enjoyed it. Sea Bee looks like a dream boat for a couple living aboard with that huge aft cabin. Best of luck!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you liked the video

[@klemenprezelj]

Elan is made in my country. Good quality boat,great finish. Croatia is great sailing grounds,i sail here my whole life. If u happen to sail north,drop by Pula.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for connecting. We plan to sail north and heard great things about Pula. Hope to keep in touch!

[@UraFlight]

I’m very glad that you have this boat. Great buy !

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@larnaca11]

Subscribed!.. Good luck with everything.. I purchased my powerboat 47ft near Venice and drove it to where I live in Cyprus. Croatia is an extremely beautiful place and of course protected within the islands to start your sailing adventures, it also has great Marina’s. When you reach the bottom of Croatia, turn left after Corfu and head over here through the Corinth Canal.. it’s an amazing and safe journey!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thanks for subscribing. That is the plan. After a year or so in Adriatic we want to explore the Aegean. We cannot wait!

[@oktayhatrnaz6559]

Great video and really informative. Cannot wait to see you⛵️⛵️

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks Oktay looking forward to reunite in Istanbul

[@johnporter9808]

Congratulations. I have spent a few days around Split, definitely worth a visit. That coastline with what seems like a thousand islands has to be one of the hidden sailing gems.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@NielsdR]

Good luck to you, looking forward to seeing what happens next. Greetings from Norway

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you!

[@deanallen2862]

Great first video. I look forward to learning more about each of you, and of Croatia. I wish you all the best as you start this new chapter of your life. I have subscribed to a number of sailboat video programs on you tube (just subscribed to yours). If you are comfortable sharing financial information, I follow that too very carefully to see what is in my budget and what is not. In any event, I wish you fair winds and following seas in the adventure of life.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you so much Dean for subscribing. We hope to share more details in upcoming videos.

[@pierreberglund4059]

Thank you for sharing your story! Wish you luck

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Pierre

[@SA-zv4wr]

Güzel vidyo için sağolun. Özellikle ana yatak odası çok güzel. Hayırlı olsun. Bu arada, özellikle Elan'lar üzerine odaklanmanızın özel bir nedeni var mı? Thanks for sharing your experience. Any reason for specifically having an Elan-only shortlist?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Iletisime gectiginiz icin tesekkurler. Neden Elan sectigimizle ilgili detaylari web sayfamizda bulabilirsiniz www.seabeesailing.com/boat

[@SA-zv4wr]

@@SeaBeeSailing Bağlantı için sağolun. Elan Impression'ın neden "daha az mağaramsı" olduğunu yazınızı okuduktan sonra anladım... Yükseltilmiş taban.

[@SA-zv4wr]

@@SeaBeeSailing Bu arada Akdeniz'de tekne fiyatlarının - belli teknelerde - ABD'nin yarısı olduğunu söylemeniz de çok ilginç. Çünkü Türkiye'de herkes ABD'de tekne ederlerinin Avrupa'dan çok daha düşük olduğunu söylüyor. Sanırım ABD'de ucuz olan tekneler hep 20 yıllık tekneler. ABD üretimi unuttuğu için daha yeni tekneler Avrupa'da daha ucuz...

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Ozellikle bizim yasadigimiz yerde, yani Amerikanin bati yakasinda, tekne fiyatlari inanilmaz pahali. Ozellikle nispeten yeni modern yapim bir tekneye burada kolaylikla 1.5 2 misli fiyatlarla satiliyor.

[@stevenr8606]

Just happened onto your 'start-up' channel. The intense check list was very good along with GOOD EYES. And, not to jump into a regrettable situation, thus pushing on to other vessels. 👍

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@troy6067]

Very enlightening, thank you.

[@franksayda9546]

Hallo - Great job and nice to see the boats. I buy my vessel last year in Croatia - so we are in Milna - Brac ( Island near Split) - a wonderfull place . We hope the sailingsaison starts soon - All the best for your crew from bavaria

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Hi Frank- thanks for reaching out. We had the chance to sail Sea Bee for a week or so. Entire Dalmatian coast is stunning. We cannot wait to get there and reunite with our baby. Keep in touch. It would be great to meet you and your crew in person.

[@franksayda9546]

@@SeaBeeSailing Hallo Sea Bee Crew - Yes we can meet us in person. But at the moment the situation in croatia is not so good. Corona is a problem. I think this year we starts the saison later. You can find me in facebook " Frank Sayda " and we can write . Grettings Frank

[@drleon-vc7df]

@@franksayda9546 What restrictions do you have in Croatia because of Korona? I live in Croatia.

[@franksayda9546]

@@drleon-vc7df Not in Croatia, it's very easy there. But when I go back to Germany. Quarantine rules in Bavaria.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

at this point, so long as you have property (boat ownership counts) in Croatia and you have a negative PCR test, you can enter the country. Things may change though

[@johnisley4578]

Great Video, looking forward to your next. Cheers

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@retepekooc]

Very nice story,well done ,Thankyou

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tim6385]

She's a beaut! Bon Voyage and enjoy! Look forward to seeing you two on the high seas. :)

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@RonRacer100]

Now three years later. Would love to know what you payed for the boat back then? Would be nice to compare similar boats on Yachtworld now to 3 years ago.

[@MoggAndrew]

Good for you two. Great that you found your dream boat. I also live in the SF Bay area and have been researching sailboats to do the same thing. I will end up in Europe by way of the Caribbean though, Or that's the current plan. I thought about looking in Croatia.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

It took me 3 trips to Europe to find the right boat. If you are in market for a production modern cruiser, Croatia offers good inventory and better pricing compare to most other Euro countries. Let us know if we can be any help with your research

[@MoggAndrew]

@@SeaBeeSailingwould definitely love to get in touch. Is there a way to contact you outside of this chat?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

@@MoggAndrew Yes! Our email is [e-mail] and our blog is www.seabeesailing.com

[@Lexgoplayoutside]

I like the rope storage lockers on the Elans

[@subes5873]

With my shopping I did look at the Elan's they are nice for sure. Went with a Hunter 450 CC, happy so far!! Will be a viewer of your channel great Video.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Right on! Do you keep your Hunter in the Med?

[@subes5873]

@@SeaBeeSailing Unfortunately not ready to break free from working. Currently we are on lake Huron/Georgian Bay.

[@udiu5277]

We are looking foe Hunter 45 DS, which is unfortunately rare in the med. It will be interesting to hear why did you choose this boat, and some details about you're boat.

[@subes5873]

@@udiu5277 The DS is a nice boat as well. We likely won't be hitting blue water for quite a few years, but an opportunity came about so we bought last year. Our boat needs some work (interior wood finishings, and sole are showing a lot of wear) we've got some refinishing. Upgrades over the years coming too. Mainly bought it for the centre cockpit (I like the safe feeling of it, and my wife the aft master is her plus). 2001 hunter 450 passage Researching new front load fridges, seeing what kind of mods I can do... (Spring projects)

[@udiu5277]

@@subes5873 As we are In Israel (which is not a super power yacht country, (lol)) the amount of sailboat for sale is poor, we looked at first at the field of the Jeanneau/Beneteau family, but we encountered a Hunter DS 45 and we loved the layout and the concept that is very different from all the others. Buying one in the US is out of question, and in the med you don't find much, but we are keep looking for one.we hope for good.

[@Mesozoic_mammal]

Good luck! Starring in the med is a good idea! We hope to do the same adventure in a copule of years. :-)

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you! hope to meet you in the Med

[@keithhomeier8907]

Great job documenting the Elan sailboats. Croatia looks beautiful. I’m looking forward to seeing more of the country in your next videos when you are on the water sailing. Go after your dreams!

[@billhanna8838]

Life is not a rehearsal - Enjoy , 2 cabin lay out is the right choice , Heater makes her a comfortable all year round option - Fair winds .

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@thomasbonde2118]

Congrats on choosing the right boat. In my mind the layout is perfect. I wouldn’t want to have 4 double cabins for a full time cruiser boat. Looking forward to more details on the instruments and equipment of the boat. And what upgrades you will make to turn a weekly charter boat into a full time blue boat that will cross oceans

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for reaching out. I hope to do a in depth boat tour when we get there in mid Apr. First in our list are life raft, furling spinnaker and later more robust anchor.

[@inierp]

@@SeaBeeSailing Dustom sails and Jambo anchor ;-)

[@pwrplay8709]

Good luck with the channel guys.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@markojuric4954]

Four years old private boat is incomparable to the six years (seasons) old charter boat for instance. Too many times you mentioned word 'disappointed' but you shouldn't have been because at the end everything is about money. It is okay if you paid for that boat less then 180 k$ as far prices prior to corona of one average charter wear and tear Elan 45I, year 2015, was cca 130 k$. That woould be good that your boat has bunk cabin which is easy could be used as a storage. Anyway, nice boat, enjoy sailing.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@dennybe]

Best of luck on your future endeavors...what a beautiful boat!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you denny be

[@kkots]

Hey guys! I just discovered your channel. Really nice content! We are bay area sailors as well and have our sailboat in the Brisbane marina where we have been sailing the bay and coastal areas like HMB, Drakes bay and Monterey bay. I'm looking forward to following your adventures!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Hi Ken- thanks for reaching out. We will certainly miss our out of gate adventures. What kind of boat do you guys sail?

[@kkots]

@@SeaBeeSailing We have a 1983 Polaris 43. A B Perry design. She is a cutter rig. I call her as a cross between a Lafitte 44 and a Valiant 40. I am also a member of Club Nautique and until Covid sailed the club boats as well. I was in Croatia last summer for work. And it is indeed an amazing sailing wonderland. A perfect spot to start your adventures!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

I looked Polaris 43 up - nice looking cutter. We have been members of OSCS last decade or so and sailed number of Club Nautique boats west and east of Golden Gate. If you ever find yourselves in the med again ring us up. Bay Area sailors never disappoint!

[@kkots]

@@SeaBeeSailing Will do! I'll be sailing (hopefully) out of Turkey some point this summer on a friends boat so ya never know. I'll be following you both on you adventures! Have a blast! Cheers!

[@turgutturkucu651]

Cok bilgilendirici olmus. Ikinci filminizi merakla bekliyorum. Tesekkurler. Hollandadan selamlar...

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Tesekkurler. Selamlar

[@rupertchapman9037]

Thanks for sharing - You have confirmed my thoughts and I will not be tempted to look for ex charter. At the beginning of the vid I was thinking, I want an owners cabin and it was great that you found this in the end. I have sailed in Croatia and found it a very expensive country compared to Greece or Turkey. I recommend that you take the longest chain you can carry as this may save you on marina and mooring fees. The geology of Croatia is such that shallow anchoring is not always possible. I have also switched my desire from the romanticism of fine lines and central cockpit to the practicality of a european production boat. I recently viewed an Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 DS which was fantastic but out of our preferred budget. My preferred length is around 42 to 46 feet. What other brands and models did you find in your research which you would recommend. We have moved to southern Portugal recently just settling in before continuing our search for a boat. Good luck with your travels.

[@johnclarke5227]

Rupert, your comment is very much along similar thoughts I have been considering. I am in the early stages of the boat buying process and hope to find the right boat in the next 2 years. I plan to sail Croatia in spring 2022 and search for that right boat in that area. I would be interested in hearing your personal experiences also.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Hi Rupert, we really like the deck salon concept and, like you, looked into Jeanneau SO DS models. 42ds and 45ds. We did not consider 44ds simply because of her being new and the price tag she came with . I have seen number of 42 45ds in Turkey during my first boat hunting trip. Between the 2 I would go with the 45ds. However, I believe Jeanneau stopped producing these models sometime around 2013/14 which means, even if you get a younger model the standing rigging would become questionable soon. Good luck with your search and let us know if we can be more help

[@lucyslogbook2242]

Your video really put a smile on my face 😁.........I've subscribed and hopefully will meet you one day on my own Elan!!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

looking forward to it

[@xiaxingxiong1715]

Great content! BTW, will you recommend US or local dealer to help one buy used yacht in Croatia? Thanks

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Definitely local - especially if the vessel is non US registered and you plan to de-flag and re-flag the yacht.

[@xiaxingxiong1715]

@@SeaBeeSailing Many thanks for replying my question. We are thinking about buying a boat in 3-5yrs, and seems to us Mediterranean will be the best area for cruising to start and therefore also to buy a boat. I would be looking forward for your future episodes or tips on how you find a reliable buyer's agent in Croatia or other places. Thanks

[@Lordutempssunodyssey39i]

Hello from France, waiting next épisode 👍

[@ellajames1114]

Have you seen the aft cabin in a 40 foot halburg rassy. Surely you want a aft cabin you can stand up in.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

I did!. Solid build and beautiful! Then I saw the price tag.

[@nealt8173]

This was very informative. Well done.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elenaneustadt4837]

Hi! Thank MB you. A few questions - his fund you know the engine hours were fake? And Why are you not posting prices?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

The hours were not fake but they advertised the boat with less hours than it actually had. The ad said something like thousand and the actual hours on the clock showed more than 3000.

[@mehmetyuca5942]

hayırlı uğurlu olsun

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Tesekkurler, selamlar

[@mikerobinson386]

When will the second video be out?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks Mike for your interest in our story. Reducing our lives into 2 suite cases and getting ready for departure eats up most of our time left here in US. We hope to get the second video out by end of March

[@id10tcertified]

I obviously come from a motorcycle background and expected to find boat people more honest with their representation of what they’re selling, specially if the prospective buy is travelling a long way yet I found it’s the opposite, it’s like they think you’ll buy it because you don’t want to have wasted your time maybe. I travelled around 5,000 miles locally looking for a boat, one in particular was listed as the best and last of that model with nothing to spend, it had cracks and knocks etc and every time I went to check something that didn’t look 100% the seller tried to usher me elsewhere, add that I asked him to leave it at his yacht club so we could take it for a shake down but when I got to his house it was there all packed up on the trailer, boom and sails etc all in the cabin making it impossible to inspect the inside properly and no, I didn’t buy it (I was actually looking for a 31’ Farrier trimaran but his sounded so good in the add: the others I inspected all had issues from shoddy workmanship to delamination etc. Apparently it sold and a year later it was for sale again listed with new standing and running rigging as well as electrical and cosmetic repairs totalling $30,000 (not bad for what was supposed to be an as new little F24 trimaran that sold for $57,000 which was $10k more than any of the dozen or so of that size for sale at the time) and the new owner was asking $50k, his ignorance about the age of standing rigging and insurance is the main issue that caught him out plus that it was too small and light for coastal sailing his local waters which is something the seller should have questioned but no, he found his patsy. Looks like you did good and I love that rear berth, so hard to find in any brand... I’m now looking to sell my house and most everything else and retire on the water so once again I’m searching for a suitable boat, more inclined to buy a cat but there’s some nice monohulls around and after the trimaran I miss the more classic way to sail, either way it’ll be a performance boat as it’s mostly just myself: new would be nice but at my age (67) the waiting time unfortunately has to be considered. Stay safe.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for your input. I am not familiar with the trimaran you were referring to but it appears multihulls are the preferred way of cruising in the med for liveaboards if you have the means bcz of the additional space. We were not interested in multihulls for 2 reasons. High price and sailing characteristics. Sounds like you are doing the right thing by being patient and seeing the vessels in person you are interested in buying. Best of luck with your search and let us know if we can be any more help.

[@Bikepacking]

soon as you said elan i hit sub love that design

[@faisalalhashar5831]

Hi, thank you for a will informed opinion about your buying process, however, any reason for sticking to only Elan Impression? Any specific advantages?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

We are planning on covering this topic on our upcoming boat tour video. I believe the impression model is designed and built with cruiser in mind. It is a true cruiser not a performance cruiser. The hull shape, structure, tankage, storage and living space are main reasons we went this direction

[@nickmalone3599]

Glad I found your channel.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Same here. 🙂

[@kozbinio9096]

Hey, awesome video! can you please share also the prices of those vessels?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks for watching. I purposely didn’t share the costs for two reasons. First I wanted video 1 and video 2 to be about the process not costs. Second reason is the market has totally changed in the last year or more due to covid. More people are buying sailboats and the costs now in 2021 have increased so my 2020 prices are not out of date. You can easily find today’s market prices in places like yacht world. Cheers!

[@kozbinio9096]

@@SeaBeeSailing perfectly understood! During the video you mentioned different internet forums where you were looking for help, reading topics, getting knowledge. Can you please share the one that was most helpfull and community was ok? Thanks and of course have a good time on Medditerean Sea 😎

[@donnynguyen5711]

Congrats!!!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you Donny

[@nortonmolly]

Well done 👍 following from NZ

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@airmech73]

More videos?

[@brianfoster769]

I love you guys thank you for your courage

[@urfuturo6467]

Why do you like the Elan's so much?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

I actually made a separate video specific to that topic. In depth mid-size cruiser comparison. Check it out.

[@davidaharon656]

Hi I'm looking for cheoy Lee ketch 45 to 53 project is okay to if you know any please let me know thanks 👍🙏

[@SeaBeeSailing]

A close friend of our here in San Francisco just recently sold his and delivered to the new owner in San Diego. We sailed her number of times. Very charming boats/ Best of luck to you with your search.

[@g.lausin8521]

Congratulations on your new adventure!!! I am 18-24 months away from making the same leap. Our plan is very similar to yours, buy in Europe, stay there for a year or two, then make our way to the Caribbean. Just out of curiosity, was the reason you were looking at ex-charters was the price? I have been disappointed in every charter I've looked at. I feel the cost of repairs of poorly maintained or wore out equipment seems to out weigh the relatively small bump in price of a privately owned vessel. And being US flagged is a real bonus. Looking forward to following your adventures. Please consider doing a video of the purchase process. Thank you.

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for reaching out. We are hoping to publish a second video to cover the purchase process. This was actually my 3rd trip to Europe looking for boats so I have seen a number of private and ex-charter boats. Each have their advantages and disadvantages. Early on, like you, we only considered privately owned boats. However after seeing some poor examples (not all privately owned boats are in good condition), we decided not to discount ex-charter. Generally speaking private boats are definitely in better condition but the inventory is limited compare to ex-charter. Price and available inventory were the main reasons

[@williamwright2183]

All In 👍 Following !

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you

[@davidmassey5012]

Fantastic videos 👍👍

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Glad to hear- thank you!

[@ernanivelloso3334]

Success in the enterprise and Good winds

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you

[@jornhaga8823]

The problem with the bulkheads must be from the bulkheads not being glassed in, but rather fitted into slots!!

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you for the insight. I am pretty sure they are not glassed in

[@billhanna8838]

@@SeaBeeSailing They are epoxied glued in & if sailed 'hard' or slammed on the side by 'Big' seas or wharfs they can let go

[@SeaBeeSailing]

I also hear travel lift ,if inappropriately exercised, can cause twist in the hull structure which makes sense

[@constantinectorides8194]

You didn’t say how much you paid for the boat.Can you please let me know.I like your boat.I would like to buy something similar.

[@richardlewis5641]

How much was the list and how much did you pay

[@tyyyyo]

Congratulations! I plan to spend the month of October in Croatia to have a look for a boat too! Can you maybe please share what websites have you been searching? How you found that boats?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

yachtworld and yachtall- I am sure you are familiar with both. Croatia does not offer any local listings but if you are looking into Turkey, sahibinden.com is a good local site. Some listings are in Croatia.

[@gregoryh4601]

Dear Sea Bee. A few questions how did you pick a Elan SAILBOAT. Have you thought of a Freshwater Sailboat? I looking into doing the same thing getting free from land but I am a New Sailor and looking at Freshwater because less wear and Tear on the Sailboat! Is the Price the way to go oversea? I looking at 45’ Hunter but still looking. Thanks for the Video and I may be following you two to help Me Learn more. God Bless and Be Safe. Peace Be With You Greg of Ohio

[@Zeb1432]

We had a Hunter Legend 38 we sailed it through out the med for 15 years it was perfect vessel for us..

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Hi Greg- thank you for your note. For euro-made production boats, I would say med has better inventory and prices. Hunters are US made boats so I don't think they would be more affordable to purchase in the med. We go in great detail relative to why we choose Elan boats at our website at www.seabeesailing.com. We would love to hear your progress over time. Keep in touch.

[@lgau31]

Hello. Nice channel. Looking for your checklist that maybe be useful to me. Can find it on your site. Any link to help?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

on our website, go to sea bee page and scroll down. It is there! Hope it helps

[@lgau31]

@@SeaBeeSailing got it! thank you.

[@Stuwy2]

Congrats on the purchase. Me and my partner live on a 34ft sailing boat and have been for the last 3 years, that extra space you have does look appealing although the extra cost involved in maintaining that extra if too much for us. What upgrades do you have in mind? Will you be more marina biased or living more in the hook?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

In priority order, life raft, solar panels, spinnaker. Later on we may upgrade the ground tackle. We have a slip in Slano for a year

[@philipposchr4049]

Nice boat

[@SeaBeeSailing]

thank you

[@onelayt]

Why don't you look for a catamaran boat, a wider cabin, less tilting and more cruising capability as there is more space for storage needs for long distance trips

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks for reaching out. We have considered cats for the reasons you pointed out. However for who we are and where we are in life, we prefer monohull.

[@andyl8025]

Very nice boat! You are first time sailboat owners, but you do have previous sailing experience? Also do you plan to work online at all during your sailing adventures, or just living off your savings?

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thanks for reaching out. I have been sailing and racing for 11 years and Danielle is also US sailing certified skipper. We do not plan to work during our adventure at t his point.

[@vicg5323]

How much?

[@conanoprasinos]

Hey mate, how did you find out about these boats? was it from a website? cheers, best of luck

[@SeaBeeSailing]

We did come across Sea Bee on Yacht World. I can recommend a broker in Croatia - Bach Yachting www.bachyachting.com I worked with multiple people there and although I didn’t buy my boat from them they were all really good to deal with.

[@denisrittinghaus1759]

Hello, very nice video. Would have been good to mention how you did your pre-selection (what budget, size, sites you looked at,...) cheers. Looking fwd on sailing and bay tips in croatia

[@SeaBeeSailing]

Thank you for your feedback. I am thinking about putting together a segment, especially around purchasing ex-charter sailboats. This was our first youtube experience so lots to learn.

[@billhanna8838]

@@SeaBeeSailing Iv bought a couple of ex charter boats - Rule No 1 - Go in low Eg. Asking 230K - 155K offer , Then walk away , No more bidding .

[@SeaBeeSailing]

I agree, so long as your timing is right. Right after the charter season you have more leverage your negotiations

[@billhanna8838]

@@SeaBeeSailing Yes a 45 - 50 footer takes a lot of space up when the first question a charterer says "I dont want an old boat" so that 'big' boat that doesn't go out becomes a liability .