How to Buy a Boat | Beginner's Guide Part 2 | Podcast 033

In “How to Buy Your First Boat: PART 2” we walk you through how to make a boat purchase. We show you where to start your search, how to inspect each boat you view, the pitfalls you'll encounter along the way and how to negotiate the right price.
• Did you know the three methods of pricing?
• Do you think brokers are important?
• Should you have a boat survey?
Watch the FIRST INSTALMENT BEFORE this video, "How to buy your first boat: PART 1":
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In Part 1, we arm you with the knowledge you need BEFORE you start shopping for your first sailboat. Did you know that you MUST answer two questions in order to make the right decision? We walk you through the differences between coastal and blue-water sailboats, explain precisely what you must KNOW, and what you need to DO, before you even start to go shopping.
Can you list the different types of each of these? Do you know the pros and cons?
• Keel
• Engine
• Layout
• Construction
• Rig
• Hull
Does size matter?
And why is the boat's depth so important?
By the end of this two-part buyers guide, you'll have the secrets to making a solid boat purchase and you will have an informed and practical idea of the perfect sailboat for you.
The information in these video podcasts is for those looking to join the growing worldwide community of LIVEABOARD CRUISERS.
Our buying guide can also be used for ANY kind of sailboat.
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[@followtheboat]

Correction: engines are measured in hours, not miles 😊

[@geoffmarriott4387]

Oops - just about to correct you 😜😜

[@TT-tn1dp]

Excellent helpful info thanks … loved the end it’s so true … “Remember when stepping onto yacht … something will chime, it will sing to you … that’s the right one!”

[@MarcHamilton4711]

Great video, again. Thank you very much. When it comes to whats included when buying a boat... Usually only what is written in the contract is guaranteed to be included with the purchase. If the Dinghy is not mentioned in the contract, it is usually not included.

[@followtheboat]

Yes, good point, John.

[@airgead5391]

a little addition: try to open and close all seacocks. When stuck it is likely it has to be replaced.

[@followtheboat]

Yes, good point 👍

[@MudLogger]

Remember to find and budget for where you are going to berth even if its just temporary. Dockage or on the hard fees can add up quick!

[@SailingRegulus]

I love the change in the intro again…..I missed it for a long time!!!

[@followtheboat]

Glad you like it! Liz 🙏

[@dpm3740]

Thanks, FTB Crew, for sharing your experience and knowledge! Great series.⛵⛵⛵

[@jeromehebert3184]

Good information from experience sailors; cheerio

[@YoutubeSailingChannels]

Hello. Very good basic information for starters. Subdle explanation on things, what gives right thougts what boat to buy. Thank You.

[@RajeshSingh-Bhangu]

Thank you so much for this awesome series. Just want your thoughts on sail drive vs shaft drive. The context is that we have made an offer on a sail drive boat and we are getting scared off by people to go in for a shaft drive.

[@MrSpinnerbug]

Very well done! 😊

[@followtheboat]

Thank you! Cheers! Liz

[@geoffmarriott4387]

You mentioned Lithium batteries but given the spate of problems associated with these batteries not least of which is their ability to explode with catastrophic effect are these batteries not to be avoided at all costs I would welcome any comment on this

[@followtheboat]

Hi Geoff. You are thinking of lithium ion batteries. We are discussing lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4), which are different. Much more stable than lithium ion, which is what you'll find in phones and has a higher propensity to explode.

[@jeffgriglack9624]

I like to go to the boat shows, not because I am going to buy a new boat, but to find ideas for things I might want to add or modify on my boat. Also, sometimes it's fun to fantasize about that $1.5 million boat. Just make sure you don't break anything on one of those boats. :)

[@AirnFire1111]

Thanks for the info! Yes, buying a boat is one about compromises. We love our boat & I do agree about having an aft cabin versus one up in the bow. I am interested in chartering an Oyster and/or other center cockpit type set up, but they only come as a skippered chartered only & they are so dang expensive. Makes sense though, given the type & cost of the boat. Do you find the access for maintenance of an Oyster is any better than others types?

[@10lauset]

Cheers.

[@followtheboat]

😎👍

[@janicechilders4885]

Good information!

[@followtheboat]

Glad you think so! 🙏 Liz

[@stevenplancich6449]

Good Job…Again👍

[@followtheboat]

Cheers, man! 🙏 Liz

[@danielwardin3609]

Was your broker U.K.-based with his fingers extending all the way to Turkey or did you have a Turkish or an Eastern Mediterranean-based broker? Have you told the story of how you found and bought Esper? Great talk!

[@followtheboat]

The broker was Oyster, with links all round the world. Oyster was top of our list, but it was about finding one at a price we could afford. We've talked about it quite a lot, but not dedicated a video to buying her. Cheers! Liz 🙏⚓

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

We knew you knew that!

[@followtheboat]

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[@francojoaquim569]

HELLO LIZ AND JAMIE.... YOUR VIDEOS ( THE 2 OF THEM) HAVE A FANTASTIC INFORMATION ABOUT BUY A BOAT FOR START CRUISING.... HOWEVER , YOU DIDN'T MENTION ONE THING I FEEL VERY IMPORTANT AND NORMALY NOBODY MENTION.... ASI AM CONSIDERING TO BUY A BOAT ... I WOULD LIKE TO ASK.... IF AS POSSIBLE, PLEASE KINDLY TELL ME HOW WE CAN REGISTER THE BOAT AND HOW MUCH THIS CAN COST.... ?? IFOF COURSE IT ISPOSSIBLE.... - MAYBE IT IS DIFERENT FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.... AS I AM THINKING ON BUY A NICHOLSON 32 IN ENGLAND.... MAYBE YOU CANHELP ME WITHTHIS.... ( BY THE WAY I AM PORTUGUESE, I LIVE IN MACAU NEAR HONG KONG... PORTUGUESE PASSPORT ) .... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR KINDLY ANSER ME...I WSH YOU THE BEST .... FAIR WINDS AND MY KIND REGARDS..... 🌷🤗🍾🥂.... CHEERS