Buying a used sailboat, 50,000 or less, buy this not that

[@evinwhiteson4902]

I have a 1977 tayana 37. I sailed it solo 200,000 miles in past 20 years full-time cruiser.. 60 now. I am not but hurt by other opinions. Especially this guy's. I have replaced many things 3 or 4 times. Thats what you got to do to sail around the world. My boats ship shape and will see me through the epocolypse.

[@robertpendzick9250]

He's not out to hurt your feelings. Glad you have kept up on your maintenance and replacements. Now if you ever sell, make sure your broker puts that information (dated as to when) into the descriptions. May you always have fair winds.

[@AfterDeath1986]

Can I ask you monthly budget boss? For the last 20?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

That's amazing and if you consider that you've had her for 20 years that put her much younger when you purchased her, congrats my man will dune sir

[@evinwhiteson4902]

@@AfterDeath1986 My monthly is not like most. But I figure I can survive on 20,000 usd a year quite well. 10,000 for food,diesel and entertainment. 10,000 to maintain and upgrade the boat in its current go anywhere today state. I added starlink maritime for my last ocean crossing. It's awesome but not part of my budget, same as the sat phone or medical.

[@AfterDeath1986]

@@evinwhiteson4902 thanks man :)

[@jeffrobnc1971]

A smart boat seller would post the Captain's list of questions (with answers) directly in the listing... That would save both the seller and the buyer a lot of time by reducing the phone time required for common questions about the age of the sails, the rigging, etc.

[@dennywoodford3537]

I watch both channels, we all have different ideas on what we like and what foots the bill… I think you can get by without diminishing others!

[@dataficationchannel-one2many]

Totally agree and there is no mention on the purpose of the boat. Is it a daysailer, blue water, trailerable or...? I would rather listen to someone who has built boats and has sailed all over the world to get my advice. I like the advice from Dick Beaumont rather than some strangers on youtube. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXbFpI2nr6mnpsU

[@leonlind6032]

Thank you for bursting the “buy an older boat and fix it up” myth before I fell for it. Sticking with my canoe and saving my money for now.

[@professork7590]

Omg....I love you! The most candid evaluation of a boat I have ever seen. Being someone just starting to look at buying a boat(and I know nothing) your video is PRICELESS! Thank you! ❤

[@rustyjeff3007]

You crack me up Chris. Always entertaining to listen to your descriptions. And thankyou for trying to make the boat buying process honest

[@petep5003]

I just checked up on that tayana 37. Dropped 10k and still for sale hahaha

[@veryrudeguy]

It's still there for 35k

[@AfterDeath1986]

Didn't realize Lady K was copy-catting you. I sometimes laugh at how hard you criticize the old boats 🤣 I have a boat from 1977 and I really enjoy the classic look so am enjoying the refit and once she is up to snuff.. I intend on keeping her there. Then again I also have a 79 MGB in my garage too.. so maybe I am a masochist 😂

[@charlotteshaw4242]

I'm trying to figure out how Lady K copied his idea for a video before it was even aired.

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

He’s been doing his videos for years. Jealous? Haters will hate.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Jealous of lady k , 😂 😆 😂 yeah right

[@rakanzahed5588]

lady k is like a 35 foot boat from the 80s and the dude sails like once every couple of years. he's fine for building enthusiasm, but this video is less dreaming and more realism

[@captainsplash24]

You are funny! I have a center console but lately I’m entertaining the idea of getting a sailboat and your channel is incredibly. Thank you for sharing.

[@francisdrelling4060]

Chris, I really missed your videos over the last several weeks. Welcome back. I know it is not a live aboard but I am wondering if you could discuss open class 40 sailboats and buying a used one. Thanks, FD.

[@patrickadair7025]

Beautiful throw back internet here folks. Nostalgic salty tears. Bravo

[@wmp5844]

You said Chris you added questionnaire link below??!! Where is it?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I posted it in the video primier

[@richardcox5302]

Where’s the video primer?

[@dracoflame3921]

I've been looking at many boats in these categories lately but I don't know what to look for as a novice. This has been very helpful, thankyou!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stellarsideconference2973]

Do a video on how you got into delivery cargo and stuff on your boat for those who would like to make money that way

[@knickebien1966]

Perhaps Chris can address some quality issues with these newer production boats? I know there are myths and rumours about keels that fall off and chopped-strand-mat spray-on hulls that crumple. Nonetheless, there has to be some quality of construction consideration made when making a purchasing decision. I tend to like the overbuilt heavier boats like Pacific Seacraft and Island Packet (a Lady K favorite!). Is there a quality and safety difference with these boats when it comes to blue water sailing?

[@Shepherdservices317]

As he always says 90% of sailing happens in island hopping and costal cruising. Both he and lady K primarily focus on cruising the Caribbean. We aren't focused on "blue watter" boats. Though most of the vessels he suggest are rated for just that. IMO it could be that some 80s vessels were built "better" for the time. But that was 40yrs ago, there is new technology, and those boats have been sitting in sailing 40yrs! Who wants to pay 50k for a boat that's fucking ancient and falling apart?

[@markdonahoo2912]

"You are garbage, do better!" Love this channel

[@robertpendzick9250]

Have a joyful Easter. Hope none of your peeps melted into your cushions, and no eggs roll off your delivery boats.

[@tomaszyoung3281]

I have watched over 900 videos by Mr Cousteau and I have never heard him talk about himself or what he does for a living because he is not a narcissist vlogger and is not that type of a KZbin channel

[@lordhamercy9098]

I never feel like you’re picking on any person specifically as much as saying “now here is a perfect example”. Even when naming specific names and calling out specific people, I feel like it’s just equal opportunity enlightenment 😎🤙

[@vvm101]

Amazing info ! Much appreciated it

[@WOLFDADDY-O]

Subbed because of this one. Great video informative and entertaining. Thanks so much!

[@ghostman76015]

Chris, you keep saying the things I thought watching these youtube channels. Are these people ever going sailing? Do they love fixing boats more than sailing?

[@meatballhead3290]

Wham, Bam, thankyou man! Great video. I've commented on Lady K's channel multiple times with a similar viewpoint. Any chance of your opinions on a Hunter 50 CC or DS.

[@southface06]

Thanks, but where is the questionnaire link?

[@dreed7312]

I love these videos. Personally, speed is a big deal to me. I've never been interested in living on a boat. I guess that's why you never mention J boats or others that interest me. When it's time to hop to the next beach, I want to outrun the trawlers.

[@ahoneyman]

It would technically fall outside your search but thete was a '95 Hunter 37.5 in there for around $45k. A couple could do worse.

[@SiScasWorld]

I can't find the link for the questions to ask?

[@ericseidel4940]

All good and thank you for telling truth. You skipped some very good boats, maybe because they are from less known European brands. Ie HANSE, ELAN, Very popular in Eastern Europe. We rent them from time to time in the med. They are very good sailors. I do not completely agree on your opinion about racing oriented cruisers. OK for small ones, but FIRST from 40ft+ are very liveable. OK you loose some volume to lengh , but its a tradoff for PERF. Also try one day a RM or JPK or JBoat if you want a cruiser that can go faster than wind. (yes they can but not for 50 grands, but for 100 sure) . For us the real criteria for a good volume ratio is the articulated transom / bathing platform. So a flat rear end, larger beam, and obviously not before 2005. These boat have also more righting moment so they heal less at a given speed than older boats.

[@SteveFelt67]

I was thinking $50k was a decent budget but I and not a veteran sailor or fixer so what budget should I consider for myself, likely solo sailor unless I meet someone 😂 likely sailing Baja or the Caribbean. I can go up to $250k but if I can do half that then it’s better. Thanks

[@ChasingLatitudes]

You can get nice boats for 100k

[@charliewilson85]

An absolute clinic! 👏

[@angelosbloodraven2345]

Can't find that Tayana listing anymore, did they take it down out of shame or do you think it sold? Why are there so many expensive Tayanas listed for sale for such an old boat?

[@gregstephens5710]

The calling about a vessel cheat sheet ? Not seeing it... it get removed?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Is it not below ?

[@MrSafetyForever-wc6or]

Chris, please know you can always earn a living as a comedian if you wanted to! Take Care

[@justinlarsen2011]

What’s the double sink thing about? Seriously asking here, I haven’t heard that.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I have issues

[@artsmith103]

Same as home. Single sink to do everything necessary. Single sink at home and on my boat.

[@lovemvn6283]

Please do a video on how you go into yacht deliveries

[@xveganx]

I'm new to the sailboat world, and I was shocked to see 40-year-old piles of garbage selling for $50K. It's truly sad because I find myself choosing the better ones and justifying them due to a lack of other options.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Wild right

[@mac-doien9298]

😂😂😂 great to hear someone destroy these sad attempts at communicating to would be buyers..! Even the lazy drunk brokers taking bad photos & cluttering up the advert w cut & paste stats that miss the important stuff completely 👍

[@robertcarlclayton7724]

Oh lordy! RIP K dog sailing! You beat him up like Tyson's gonna beat up Jughead! I have to say, the points you touch on make perfect sense to me... & the Moody deck salon you mentioned, fantastic!

[@steveperrin3300]

so how can I get a copy of the questionnaire sheet that you often refer to? Is there a cost associated with it? Love the channel!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@steveperrin3300 on the members area via patreon , Tha k for watching, glad you are enjoying it, hopefully it's helpful

[@charles1964]

You're right Chris,; Nobody should be taking advise from that guy....Why? Because he talked his girl into going on an Offshore Adventure with him; Taking rough seas across the bow, his boat started taking on water, and he didn't have a plan for that eventuality. Candice is Panicking because the cabin soles are floating, and guess what? His Bilge Pump doesn't work!! They start bailing, but can't keep up. Finally he gets on the VHF, and a passing Motor Vessel comes and lends him a Portable Bilge Pump to keep them from sinking - miles offshore. The through hull for the knot transducer got punched in, but "He never checked it because it didn't work" He Obviously Never Checked the Bilge Pump Either!....We all make mistakes in life, but that is just gross negligence, putting someone else's life in danger. His girl had the good sense to go home. So if you want to defend him commenters; Watch that video - if "Lady K" still has it up, and decide for yourself...

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Couldn't agree more

[@sissyfus6181]

Yep,saw that one. Then him sailing a laser. Done like toast.

[@FrankJohnson-d5v]

Double sink is a no? Thats it sailing full time is a no.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

fair enough

[@briancall5794]

FACTS!!!

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Never mind that the boats in the Caribbean are used charter boats…. All beat the hell.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Sure buddy sure, considering I've sailed no less than 125,000 NM on ex charters I'll take my first hand experience over your nonsense assumptions

[@jackchamberlain5993]

Another great video Chris. Your scanning of the YatchWorld listings is always entertaining and educational. There are times when I can't figure out where the K guy is coming from, and as you have mentioned, he is at times lacking in original ideas for content, but that is a common affliction in all of sailing video land. As a compulsive sailing video viewer, I saw three new videos last month on an onboard washing machine install. You know the old saying "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

I think Lady K his name is Jeff

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

Lololol

[@ClayMore-br2ug]

Ok, this is all great information anda all, but what energy drink do you recommend?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@ClayMore-br2ug diet Rockstar

[@spicoli9797]

I wonder how this guy feels about him Morgan 41 I'm sure he thinks it's slow but they are kind of slow but they're bulletproof

[@JohnBraman413]

where's the link for questions to ask?

[@EricKovacs-lp4rp]

You got to get off that Lady K Sailing bashing trip man!!! It doesn't make you look better by stomping on someone else. I still appreciate your content but this s**t makes me uncomfortable. You've done several $50K videos over the years and so has he... big deal.

[@francisdrelling4060]

Plus, Chris, it may be better to ignore him rather than calling our attention to him and what he is doing....

[@Shepherdservices317]

I mean homie has tripple the number of subs so that may be why my boy is not happy about it. Lol every one knows who he is so not like exposure on a smaller channel will boost his numbers 🤣

[@KenAndreasen]

Yes, I'm into bashing either but KZbin and the internet is a jungle, and he is just calling out the facts. In my opinion and being around boats all my life, Chris is an extremely smart man. Chris, Thanks for all your hard work and knowledge, you are the man!

[@DJBRO2005]

Other opinion here, Chris has saved me some time and possibly money by directing me away from Lady K. Lady K is entirely TOO believable. That's dangerous. Plus Chris has a lot of good points here. The KZbin sailors have given all of us a very....disillusioned view of sailing life. So, before I found Chris, I found lady K. Probably because Lady K plays to that KZbin algorithm more than Chris does. So, discrediting lady k in such a manner does well for the unsuspecting wannabe sailor by steering them away from the frauds of KZbin. 🤷‍♂️

[@horseonaboat7151]

@@DJBRO2005 You may agree or disagree with some KZbin influencers and you have to do your due diligence and, many channels, you have to take with a grain of salt (such as Chasing Latitudes). But I would not qualify Lady K. Sailing as a fraud.

[@jeffallen8026]

Jam out with your clam out 😂 Love the video and narration. I’m am currently in the market and needed this. Much appreciated

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@ahoneyman]

A $50,000 2001 Jeanneau is in no way ready to sail from Grenada to the US. You'll be replacing sails, rigging, and likely a major engine service on foreign soil with sky high prices and no place to live. Maybe you can limp it to Trinidad and Barbados. If the goal is to spend a few months down there rock on. Treat it like a hotel and dump it for $10k less you paid at the end. To sail to Miami is pure fantasy.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Valid reasons but it would greatly depend on the actual vessel on question

[@ahoneyman]

The boat is worth $20-30,000 more in US waters. If it was turn key ready to go someone would have already done the trip and cashed in.

[@johnathanperez3471]

6:00 mins into and it’s actually helpful lmao 😂

[@ChasingLatitudes]

And you stayed yay

[@billhanna8838]

Give him a break , hes trying to spread the sail world to the masses Hey come to think of it theres enough already LOL

[@jessyalexander3985]

Great video, Chris, Many thanks!

[@veryrudeguy]

I have the same mindset.. I'm rolling my eyes whenever youtuber suggest 70 or 80 boats.. That thing is older than me and i'm almost 40.. 40 years on saltwater.. no thanks

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah it's crazy

[@coffeeandcrypt1202]

😂 the way you just bashing these brokers😂

[@ronniemahaffey2353]

Chris glad you are back from your trip. Can't wait to hear about the latest adventure. Keep hammering the imitators. The people need to know the truth.

[@RCXtr3m3]

Man youre the GOAT

[@davideast3877]

"I'm not trying to sell you therapy and VPNs..."

[@ChasingLatitudes]

That checks out

[@powderrascal]

Jam out with your clam out 😂😂😂

[@brettrichardson4881]

I'm looking at a 1981 CSY 44 walkthrough. Unbelievably overpriced at $110k, but given what I know about the sellers I could probably give $50k cash and be done with it. Unsure if it's worth it. Has a bunch of 'decent' work and systems upgrades. Scratche that. After watching so many of your videos I need to ditch the classic plastic idea. The prices of 34-40ft only 15 years old is eye opening

[@sudyke]

What are people's opinions on the Catalina 50? Obviously not in the sub $50k range.

[@adamshani3049]

Awesome

[@moosepn]

You know you can put a Length minimum into the search? I can only say what's happened around me from shopping around and finding even worse condition of listings on YW. The brokers are usually into powerboats because their big money is coming in from the six and seven figure sales and don't know anything about sailing or sailboats. When the owner is lazy and negligent, that's a great entry to rip into the price where you like it at 15k and if they don't want it or you don't want to do the work move on. I mean I don't care if the listing is 40k, in this economy, if you give that to them, you're probably still an idiot.

[@airborneranger-ret]

Liked, subbed, bought the book :)

[@RonRacer100]

Can we get a 250k budget video please?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I think i have a bunch but if not I will do one after this delivery im leaving on today

[@RonRacer100]

@@ChasingLatitudes thanks 🍻 I understand the following is personal: For me (6.56 tall) and my partner we prefer between 40 and 46 feet boat so the marina cost will stay as low as possible.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@RonRacer100 you will have to go to a 48 ish for that height

[@RonRacer100]

@@ChasingLatitudes Thanks I did not know the headroom and bunk size go up alot once you go above 48 foot. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and enjoy your trip 🍻

[@tomhenry4993]

Always happy with your videos. Retiring in 5 years, I'll call you in 3. :-)

[@gcanada3005]

Thanks Chris just the facts as always

[@stallion78]

Haha hilarious he’s calling out that bs artist Lady K 😂

[@rakanzahed5588]

part of me wonders whether lady k is getting kickbacks from brokers or if he's just an enthusiastic guy

[@jamesgrigsby3971]

Your estimates for repairs are absolutely out of this world when your saying 70k replacement and repair costs on a boat that costs about 40k?? Ok dude, whatever you say.. you must rely on other scandalous people with an agenda to tell you what things are needed and just how much they cost installed at full price (and only premium parts the way your prices sound).. anyone with half a brain can save over 50% in costs for repairs just doing the labor yourself.. spending more on repairs than the boat itself just shows how unprepared someone was getting into something like this. More money than sense sort of deal! No need in making something simple like a vessel with a hull, a mast, sails and rigging, sky rocket into the price range of a modest home.. theres not enough going on to justify those kinda of costs.. I dont even have to meet you to know that I'm far more resourceful and much less gullible than you are.. but I'm not trying to teach people about boats.. I see a problem here!

[@FG-td4vs]

Jesus christ so much drama, sad…

[@Shepherdservices317]

Bro love all the shit talking 🤣🤣 so entertaining lol

[@rfishkin4900]

Hunter 37 ledgend?

[@rickknight6278]

This could have been a really good informative video but I feel like you let your emotions and butt hurtedness ruin it

[@ChasingLatitudes]

It's okay

[@johnathanperez3471]

This actually hilarious 3:00 min into the video lmao 😂😂

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Laughs are free here

[@jackphillips5524]

Thank you for calling out lady k sailing, and I am irritated that Practical Sailor has him as a presenter.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

He has to call rescue on a hobie on a lake

[@Bobafe77a]

I love your style, Chris. Keep calling out the w*nkers😂

[@Carlos_KQ]

Wow! This chasing lats seems to be the only one who knows it all. KZbinrs are idiots, brokers don't know what they're doing? When the whole world around is wrong, it's time to ask yourself a couple of questions. Big dislike for this guy

[@ChasingLatitudes]

It happens when you've devoted your entire life to sailing vs hoping on KZbin and trying to pretend so you can make a living. I've made a living through sailing long before KZbin was even a website kid.

[@leyton8820]

This is one of the worst videos I've seen! You recommend a Hunter!? You have no idea!

[@Hadesthief]

What's wrong with hunters?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

He's a basement sailor don't worry about what he says

[@michaelz6870]

Pookie! Fuk'n heal!!! The cluntish tone gets so tiresome. Are all hur vids like this?! Yeah, I'm good.