QUITTING SAILING

[@AmysSoloSailingAdventures]

Absolutely, lessons learned! Not only was I intent on buying a W42, but the lure of it being such a “famous” boat drew me in, to the point of losing reason. I’ve been getting tons of pretty harsh comments on my channel, and maybe I deserve some of it. But I’ll leave the video up for its intended purpose - for others to learn from.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Dont worry Amy, people bash me in my comments all the time as well, oh the wonders of the internet

[@StormBlueHull]

Thanks for being so upfront about your sad experience. Wishing you all the best in the future on land. I'd take the $9,000 immediately as the previous owners may change their mind later. Hopefully probate will be resolved soon and your lawyer friend will help sorting things out for you.

[@TheWaterbouy88]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Shepherdservices317]

What business were you planning to start with that vessel?

[@shamoy1000]

@@AmysSoloSailingAdventures I can't believe you haven't demanded all of your money plus expenses returned to you. They can't sell something they don't have a legal title to. It's like if someone sold you a car they had just rented. Get your money back. All of it.

[@gdargan7754]

This story gives me shivers. It’s so important to take a step back, slow things down, and take a hard, critical eye at the boat you just fell in love with and are ready to sign on the dotted line for. Getting a survey done is so, so important. A surveyor would have readily caught these major issues.

[@MurkyDregs]

I read this comment and don't need to watch the video. People who don't get a survey done by a reputable marine inspector are utterly incompetent and have no place being on the water.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@MurkyDregs I would have to agree

[@MurkyDregs]

@@ChasingLatitudes (I watched your video... :) )

[@timhayward7996]

Am I correct to assume she purchased this boat site unseen?

[@gardenwaster]

We need to bring back Viking style funerals, in order to honor Captain Forsyth and Fiona's amazing achievements, point her out to sea and fire a burning arrow, rest in peace.

[@dirtyeric]

Funny you write this because I am in a serius battle with cancer and that is my wish if I loose this battle. Until Valhalla!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree

[@ChasingLatitudes]

You got this man

[@jbl7092]

I am just now finding this great channel. We've been needing an honest sailing channel for a long time now, and this is a breath of fresh air. This poor woman was really scammed. Remember, no matter how "nice" the sellers of anything seem, buying anything expensive is like going to war. Be prepared, and get good intelligence. Thank you for this channel and your excellent advice, sir.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you for tuning in, hope it helps

[@DouglasCampos84]

Putting 700 dollars in a tank that you don't know if is dirty, is the same thing as taking a shower and putting on underwear that you don't know is clean.

[@Haladmer]

That was rough to watch, like you mentioned, just sounds like she was too far into the fantasy of that boat because of its pedigree. Hurts that she's giving up sailing, but glad she was able to stay safe given everything that occurred. I hope Amy is able to get her feet back under her quickly and maybe we'll eventually see her on the water again in the future.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

usually people are delusional, they become romantically involved with some old dumpster and then poof the rest is history along with the bank account, not saying that is this case but generally it is

[@donnasingleton6320]

If you're buying a used boat, go as small as you can, I would say less than 36' and buy one that someone else has already refitted with updated electronics, electric control panel, standing and running rigging, sails, plumbing. The bottom paint should be reasonably good for a year of learning to sail your boat. If you have to motor it to your marina and it's been sitting for any length of time drain those tanks, inspect them, polish the fuel If it's not too old or dispose of it. Make sure the engine sea strainer is cleaned, replace the fuel filter, clean and flush the heat exchanger, replace the impeller and inspect the engine for leaks. Definitely get the boat surveyed

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Good perspective, not one I'd 100% agree with but good perspective none the less

[@danguskhan4460]

I bought a Peterson 34 with a universal gas powered inboard. That thing was way beyond fixing so I got it craned out. I'm going to place a 20hp outboard on the transom and probably use the engine compartment for lithium ion batteries and extra water storage..

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@danguskhan4460 awesome, I wish you the best

[@danguskhan4460]

@@ChasingLatitudes Thank you. I hope this works.

[@charles1964]

"This boat, has great bones" @28:00...Umm No, it doesn't actually; Rotted Stringers, and Delaminated tabs are the Bones "Fiona" is working with....Amy was/is Emotionally attached to "Fiona" and it's Story. She claims to be mechanical, yet she missed all the tell tale signs a cheap Flashlight would've exposed, like the dried motor oil slurry coating the "new" engine. The smartest move Amy made was retaining legal representation. I sincerely hope she recoups as much money from this fiasco as she can...

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah I hope she can at least break even

[@DustinKillyact]

You said exactly what I wanted to that's the bones of the boat it's only worth it to replace stringers if a boat is free and now to glass then back in is almost impossible cause fiberglass and resin has tripled in price during a falling economy

[@raydemos1181]

@@DustinKillyact Many times you can get free fiberglass resin at your local solid waste recycle facility =all the free paint you can carry

[@winternet7718]

There is a zero % chance that the motor is 'new' it's probably 'new to you'.

[@doodlegassum6959]

​@@ChasingLatitudesher breaking even just makes some other sucker the bag holder. I hope she mans up and takes the loss so badly she has to sell her ass on onlyfans

[@SailingwithThomas]

Great video Chris 👍 Sad story for this lady, but both her and your input to the sailing community have saved many people lots of money. Well done👍 So many times I have been on the hard close to people fixing an old yacht that hurts to know the amount of money invested. So many times inside my head the thoughts has been why waste money on such, when you could just bought a newer yacht and just go sailing. Sadly many youtubers with endless row of sponsors behind, supporting their dumpsters from financial disaster. Safety issues are also lined up with many of those "blue water" yachts. I feel sorry for her!

[@MurkyDregs]

Straight up... I worked with a PHENOMENAL surveyor when I bought my boat (A boat you recommended as having potential in one of your videos). When I buy up, meaning 42'~ I will FLY MY SURVEYOR TO THE BOAT. A great surveyor is worth their weight in gold.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

100%

[@Morrisfactor]

The trick is to find a GOOD surveyor - I've used six - one was excellent (Washington state), two were good (California) one was fair (Washington state) , one was poor, (Florida), and one (Annapolis) was either corrupt (and working with the broker) or totally incompetent. It is tough to find out if the surveyor is good or not - and definitely don't use one recommended by the broker.

[@walterj115]

I have a dream - to sail around the world with my dog and experience life on the open sea. But there's one thing I’m missing - a sailboat. I can’t afford one, but I truly believe that with the right boat, my dog and I could create unforgettable memories, exploring new places together. If you have a yacht you no longer use or need, I’d be forever grateful if you could consider giving it to us. We promise to care for it as our own, and it would mean the world to us. Thank you for reading!

[@Kitparcraft]

Thank you for this video. I was starting to get the itch to buy a sailboat. The itch is now gone.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Glad it helped

[@MurkyDregs]

Everything in this video can and should have been avoided by using an inspector and a reputable sales person.

[@RussClarkRocks]

In my 60 years I’ve been through worse than this. Putting your head down and digging your way out of a mess you created is the only solution. Throwing your hands in the air and saying “fuck it, I quit” is the wrong direction.

[@MrXR77]

I would have never imagined that buying an old boat could have such a catastrophic effect on your life. Great video! Thanks for sharing.👏👏👏

[@ChasingLatitudes]

You bet!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah it can go really bad sometimes

[@EdwardTilley]

Great video. You make terrific points here and your coaching in videos is wildly sage advice. Need a name change to the Yachting Yoda ...

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thanks for that!

[@Bobafe77a]

I love it!

[@CrazyCity26]

Very impactful video. Validates everything you've been preaching. Keep spreading the word. Interestingly, Sailing Atticus posted a video 2 hours ago calling it quits as well.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I saw that comming ages ago

[@johnmagnan759]

Seems like some of this could have been discovered on the hard up in NY. Like delaminating plywood. You can see if an engine is leaking oil by looking at it. Should have had oil in the bilge if was leaking that bad. Plus the engine would have grease like sludge caked on the outside by the leak areas. She's a mechanic should have spotted that. Like you said this is a real old boat just about everything needs replacing.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah it seems as though no one even looked at it, almost sounds as if she bought it sight unseen hence the win vane missing.

[@johnmagnan759]

@@ChasingLatitudes sucks to be her if she did. It’s one thing to buy an old boat going into it knowing you’re going to drop close to a hundred grand fixing her up.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@johnmagnan759 yeah thats why I have the spread sheet lol, you can price it all out before hand

[@Mafiakitty]

Our boat is 62 years old and has had similar issues and we've been put it similar situations. But we had it surveyed first, got the price reduced, and there are two of us working on it which makes it a lot easier, and we chip away at the work little by little as we cruise.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Hopefully it works out

[@LynnetteEvans]

A dream can be a nightmare, wakeup more people chasing latitudes ❤

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Literally every mistake made would have been avoided if she had seen even one of my sailboat market break down vids

[@jolyonrussell7021]

Heaps of good boats, already prepped for international sailing, for sale at either end of the Panama Canal and in the pacific Islands. The owners tried the adventure and 1/2 way through decided to end their adventure early. Where they stop is where they have to sell the boat so they are disadvantaged in remote locations and therefore have to sell cheap.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Happens all the time

[@textickulartrauma8287]

We just bought a boat during Covid, sight unseen in a foreign country (we're Canadian, boat was in Maine). We had a thorough inspection done and were fortunate enough to be able to gain information on the boat's previous owners (not the one we bouht from)- and lucky enough to have seen all the work they did to her- she's a 1979 Island Trader- a big chunky monkey- and buying an old boat is scary. We finally got our hands on her and brought her to Canada late last summer.. I was not on the trip, but let me tell you, was nervous as hell waiting for her/hubby to arrive in Nova Scotia, worried about all the things that could go wrong on an old boat. So glad no one was injured, sad that this has kicked Amy in the ass, but better that they knew when to get out of a sinking ship.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

yes at some point we all must abandon ship ;)

[@kenlinnington4771]

Really Really great video. Thank you for this. Excellent information. Newer is better.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you thank you

[@raydemos1181]

i remember an episode of the stooges where the boys bought a boat and after they traded their car for the craft the guy, they bought it from was laughing at them and then they were laughing at him about the rotten car they traded to him, then Curley stepped in the boat ad his leg wet though the hull, this story reminds me of that episode

[@ChasingLatitudes]

HAHHAH, the best

[@clivebrowne9888]

So sad. Thanks to you both for sharing this. Hopefully it will help others.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I hope so too

[@AndrewS4s]

I watched this yesterday and the whole time i was thinking you should have watched 'chasing latitudes ' .. i guess this is what happens when you buy a dumpster

[@ChasingLatitudes]

agree, one boat market review would have avoided all these issues

[@bobbykemp6099]

Very sad!!! It’s too bad she wasn’t introduced to you and your videos beforehand. ❤❤❤

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Could have saved the entire disaster from happening

[@Morrisfactor]

She didn't have the money to buy a newer boat - she paid $19K for the WS42 and nineteen k would not buy much of anything newer.

[@adamtedder1012]

My boat is over 50. I bought it for 100 dollars. Totally trash. It's awesome. Lol. But I gutted it, cut the deck off, cut the bottom off, and then just used the hull to build a completely custom boat from the bottom up. Very simple build. The boat is very basic, very utilitarian. And it's no longer a sailboat it's a semi displacement power cruiser now. It's now a 2024 boat. Cost me about 7000 over time. Not all at once. I bought things as I got to that part.

[@melodiefirth2224]

Doing the same ❤

[@adamtedder1012]

@melodiefirth2224 nice. Where you sailing out of?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Awesome

[@melodiefirth2224]

@@adamtedder1012 Queensland Australia, little bit over time, slicing cabin off, and total redo, then probably putting mast back up, fingers crossed, mine is like trying to put someone else's puzzle back together again, waterline down redone 20 years ago, new inboard diesel, @ $200 per week,

[@SURFtheEARTHguru]

Sounds pretty over dramatic to me. I live on an 1983 I bought for 17k. 75k when you do the work is still just a few years waiting on a boat to be ready for its next 50 years. Most houses are 200k plus insurance and maintenance. She is letting 100k woop her ass while she is planning to dive into a 200k minimum world. It's a 3 year business plan. Her clients can read the books about the history.. I've taken a few "breaks from the water. Land life and scumlords always push a mariner back to the sea. 100k is a very acceptable price for a couple decades on the drink. Of course it needs to be your favorite vessel, not a practice vessle

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Its a young persons game

[@leecowell8165]

I don't agree. $100k is a lotta coin when the boat is way too big to begin with AND with the endpoint STILL being an unknown (like replacing all the standing rigging). I'd take the 9 grand offer and walk.

[@CaptHudson]

14:25 Gotta love "Sailin With Trout" YT dude. Long Delivery video with Amy

[@swimcat2333]

I saw some boats for sale northeast area that ( from the pictures) looked in better condition, better prices than my area ( northeast Florida). I'm not an experienced boat buyer-- a sailor friend said me being boatless right now is a blessing 😂

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@swimcat2333 🤣

[@gogogaga7441]

It's not old boats in general one should be wary of, but the sellers. Plenty of well taken care of "old boats" out there. Due diligence from the buyer is important, as there's no way to determine liars from honest people at a glance. A survey would have helped and her first red flag should have been the mileage on the boat; didn't even start the engine until after the purchase! Unfortunately, it also sounds like she was naive in believing that if someone is "nice" they must also be honest, and hadn't learned to separate emotion from large purchases. Sad way to find out that there are plenty of people out there willing to take advantage, but there's some personal responsibility here, too.

[@Malibus_Most_Wanted]

I agree there’s plenty of decent 10-15k 80s 90s sailboats that are well worth it n require 20k of work but aren’t too far red money wise we have a 79 wd schock Santana 35 market value is between 20-30k we paid 10 n expect to put 16-20 into it over then next couple of years going 10k over the market value but we plan to have it for atleast another decade n it would be ready for another 50yrs

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I'd disagree with old boats but the rest of your comment I'd agree with

[@JohnBrownlow]

This is so correct. I always buy the seller not the item for sale.

[@LeonardBottleman]

That was difficult to watch. She made so many mistakes, and it was painful to watch her dreams die. And NASA publishes its launch exclusion zones weeks, if not months in advance and so that mistake was purely her fault.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

avoidable mistakes is the hard part

[@powderrascal]

I saw this yesterday, and immediately wondered when you were going to comment LOL!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

😂 someone mentioned it in my comments so I had to take a look

[@Seaward1224]

This woman seems like an experienced and reasonably capable person. How, how, how did she not either see this sort of damage herself or hire a survey? I bought a 5 year old boat with just 60 hours on the motor and the boat still has warranty but spent the money on a survey. In water and out of water survey. Sure it felt like a waste of $ given it’s still new but what do I know?

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

This is the thing with older boats. They are awesome, but by the time you've fixed them up, you've spent a couple of years worth of lost wages, and tens of thousands in time and materials/yard costs etc. Sometimes, even paying zero for the boat is too much. One thing to consider is that this boat still floats, whereas a boat with a lesser keel likely wouldn't have survived the collision that originally caused that damage. (BUT- heavy boats hit stuff harder-carry more momentum into any collision given both boats going the same speed). I personally Iove older boats, but they are what they are; need to be surveyed thoroughly and discounted heavily in price. Running costs are much higher too. The biggest problem for me is backing the buggers up. .

[@ChasingLatitudes]

100% I however hate older boats for all the reasons you stated ;)

[@leecowell8165]

I backed IN just like I do with parking in perpendicular parking lots...

[@theowenssailingdiary5239]

@@leecowell8165 not sure what you mean- by backing UP, I simply mean reversing in general.... Its just harder with full keels my friend.

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

I see auctions where 30ft boats go for 400 bucks with less work.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

yup

[@exyled99]

I watched her video when it first came out, and people in the comments kept calling the sellers scammers. They're not, they were ignorant. It wasn't their boat, it was their dad's. The fault lies with both of them for not having it inspected beforehand, and either way, she paid WAY too much for the thing.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree

[@milanmarinkovic3016]

Sad story. I did have a few old boats over the years. Allways very cheap ones. Never hired profesional surveyor. I'm not an expert by any means, just an avarage wood butcher, can work with epoxy and glass, plywood, strip planking, can stick - weld steel and repair torned sail. Basic maintenance on the diesel engines and repairs on the outboards. I would say that any one that wants to go sailing and doesn't have a money, should start with a small, cheap, simple boats. Do your own repairs and maintenance,.maybe build yourself a dinghy. Sail a lot, in different conditions, manoever under sail. Row, scull and paddle. You will learn a lot. After couple of seasons in the small boats, if you are still into it, search for the bigger one. Don't buy bigger then what you need, as costs rise exponentialy. Focus on essentials - hull must be sound, keel, rudder, mast solidly attached, sails servicable. Rest is optional. If the interior is crap, throw it away and build new, simple, functional one, quickly. You dont need special tropical woods with zillions of layers of varnish. Just use ply and ordinary soft woods. Paint everything white. Look at the interiors of the working and racing boats for inspiration. You can sail with no electricity and electronics at all. Or install yourself very basic viring. With that kind of attitude, you can sail very far, for very little money. And do most of the maintenance and repairs your self. That is crucial if you have to / want to keep costs down. Go sailing!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Boats are pretty easy , but they do get to a point where they are beyond repair

[@milanmarinkovic3016]

@@ChasingLatitudes "..... get to point beyond repair....." Yes, they do. But it is a bit of the gray zone. I am a Dutch. We have a lots of all kinds of boats in our waters. Many traditional ex working sailing barges, coastal sailing ships, and quite a few ocean going sailing ships, among the other types. Most of them are built in iron or steel. They are huge by yachting standards,. but put in a such way that their systems can be built and operated as cheaply as possible, with a small crew. Very inspirational for a wonnabe ocean sailor on the budget. Yachting ways of doing things are often unnecessary to complicated and expensive.

[@jawadad73]

did you check your navtex?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I assume she did not

[@AWBepi]

I spent three grand on a 1974 Ericson 27, been sailing her for 4 years and other than oil changes and the occasional halyard change she's been a dream to own.. 42 ft vessel is way too large if expense is even a word in your vocabulary.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah sailing especially full time and long distances is expensive

[@captvaghunter]

She bought a boat with almost 1/2 a million miles on it and got mad at it for dieing 😂 every one of this issues should have been noticed the first time she looked at it

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I don't think she saw it before she bought it

[@shoreangler3383]

"The boat has good bones" immediately after showing us it literally has the worst bones ever. Lolololol "I don't know why it hasn't caught fire".......I suspect because it's water logged. Lol

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Haha, I would have to agree my man

[@realRonPetersen]

Captain Jack loved it back in the day.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Ha

[@viktorbrattsti9397]

1. Don't go to sea with a boat that has been neglected for years. 2. Always inspect the diesel tanks of a boat that has been sitting for a while, prior to going to sea. Unless the tanks was completely emptied by the previous owner, they will have debris. 3. Don't go to sea without checking the batteries and their capacity, especially if the boat has been sitting for years. Batteries go bad. 4. Redundancy has merit. Have backups. Etc... Get a boat that is loved and used, well maintained and never neglected.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

100%

[@sirkyoj1]

The previous owner was notorious for shoe stringing that boat.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Ahh, that makes more sense

[@DLBard-bv2nd]

Starting off they misrepresented the boat in the listing. No windvane, red flag. Marine Survey? No survey, no sale.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah I am a bit confused, I dont think she saw the boat before hand at all

[@gollibronco2296]

About time! Far too many KZbin videos give a very biased picture of buying a sailboat. These are almost cartoon-like in their romanticism and equally unrealistic. You buy a boat and then suddenly, you're in the Bahamas, where it seems like your single sail without almost any experience and knowledge on a forty-year-old boat swimming with the dolphins. No problems with the boat and no problems with anything else just total carefree happiness. Giving people such a picture of what the sea can throw your way is both disrespectful and dangerous. That is why I appreciate this video because it considers variables that are far too often dismissed or not taken into the equation at all.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you

[@dougwatson821]

Such a sad, sad story. It just underlines the importance of getting a survey. Decades ago when i was house hunting, I had a house inspector who basically talked my wife ad I out of two different homes. It really pays to have a non-emotional evaluation of an expensive purchase to help weed out those with potential problems.

[@rudolphzendejas3287]

I would VERY MUCH appreciate a video with your take on the Sailing Atticus situation (they quit sailing). You kind of called this years ago, so your opinion would be of great interest to many of us.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah I think I called that when they got the pacific sea craft

[@rudolphzendejas3287]

@@ChasingLatitudes yup

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@rudolphzendejas3287 Almost as if I knew what was coming

[@leecowell8165]

They're situ is different she got herself pregnant and that changes EVERYTHING! How come he wasn't shooting blanks THAT'S what I woulda done (and its what I did) before I ever set sail on the first go round. then they buy too big of a boat because now they need more room with a kid running around? I once knew a couple that had a coupla kids BUT they sailed on a 40' steel double ended ketch that had a huge beam and whose LWL was only a coupla feet shorter than the boat. They self taught their kids and they grew up living on that boat. They also moored their boat up in Saint Augustine waters where HE was one helluva repair guy that knew more about sailing craft than the people building them! Yeah they took the summer off and sailed off to Europe this was back in the 60's. This captain HATED to use the engine as well and would come to his mooring UNDER SAIL during ebb tide. I don't think they ever docked at a dock... they either moored or anchored. Those kids were swimming at about the time they learned how to walk.

[@jginmt]

In real estate ownership doesn't happen until the title is filed. You should be able to get all of your money back. I would get a lawyer.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah I think she can literally request a refund basically lol

[@houstandy1009]

Yikes, I’m off to buy an old boat in two weeks time. I’ll be getting a full marine survey so hopefully it will show up anything serious.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Let me know , shoukd be interesting

[@houstandy1009]

@@ChasingLatitudes will do, it’s a Nauticat 38 from 1990

[@briansrensen8204]

No, don't do it. Just don't

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@briansrensen8204 Agree

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@houstandy1009 Yeah not a boat I think you should buy, not sure of your budget but I am sure there are better boats for whatever your budget may be , that boat will cost easily over 100k by the time its up to par

[@labellevieenbateau]

Thank you for posting this, this story drew me a tear...however there is a lot to say: first there is no way this engine was new (2021 uh!) leaking oil from every gasket is the sign of a dying engine that needs a complete refit if possible or a replacement if not. Then I don't share your conclusion which is "don't buy an old boat". There are good old boats and two conditions are required: 1 - must have been built properly from the start (includes main parts are oversized) and 2 - must have been extensively and carefuly maintained over time (proof needed). Then you are good to go! covering those two points would take pages and pages so I am not going to dive into it here indeed...

[@tanyalove6983]

❤Well I will shock everyone. If the coast guard will not transfer ownership then she should get her money back. Second lots of these boating channels are advertising some kind of mental therapy. So should people see the therapist before they buy a boat. It is essentially a prison where you are shaken around, threatened with squalls, storms, it can spring a leak at any time and you could drown. Mental therapy. Yes sounds like a good idea before you buy a boat and are committed. Lol so funny.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Ha true true

[@tanyalove6983]

@@ChasingLatitudes I like older boats but the modern ones have longer waterline length and more room inside for the length so yes a more modern boat is a good idea and like people say if you cannot get insurance they may not let you into some marinas. I do like the lighter interior colors of the modern boats too. He makes a lot of sense especially getting someone to check over your yacht with a surveyor. You are spending a lot of money. You may think that you are getting a good deal but find out refitting and repairs may cost 100,000 whereas is you hire someone they can check and 40,000 yacht may have all new stuff and be in excellent condition. Best wishes. My heart goes out to this lady but you have to do due diligence before you buy a yacht. There is someone in mind who could really help you get that perfect yacht for you

[@the-fiddling-fox]

I was thinking that as well. If they couldn’t legally sell the boat, she should be due a refund. 🤔 Hopefully her lawyer can sort it out.

[@xveganx]

Damn, what a horrible story and a great lesson for me. I must admit that this tip at 23:02 is priceless.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Hope it helps

[@roginutah]

Someone stole the most valuable piece on the boat. Dang. Would suggest not making quick 'life decisions', but things really sting sometimes. I CAN fix stuff, but I don't really want to. Usually ends up being a mediocre job. But it works. Want a boat for the freedom, relaxation and new locations. Not looking for anymore projects - I still have several of those...

[@SLOWBOAT2CHINA]

Me too. I’m with projects. Life is too short.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

yeah I am to old for projects

[@DustinKillyact]

You don't ever buy a boat with wooden stringers without checking the stringers for rot thats just boating basics i just got lucky my boat is solid fiberglass

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I don't think she saw the boat before buying it

[@DustinKillyact]

@@ChasingLatitudes thats another tough one you don't send money for anything sight unseen unless you're only paying scrap value other than that it's such a complicated situation then you got to pay a insured inspector and then most owners won't let you touch it unless you give them the money upfront

[@islandbound63]

$26K for a 40 foot sailboat? Surveyed or not, you're getting an old tired boat for $26,000. You got what you paid for.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I would tend to agree

[@johnvanderkieftiv7327]

Commend her for candor…Great learning video…

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you thank you

[@haljetdvr]

Ok I hear you - NO OLD boats. I want a 2 cabin 1 head Beneteau 41.1. Looking at our favorite porn site reveals the the least expensive choice at 240k. Of course that doesn’t include the charter versions but then the charter versions aren’t configured to my liking. So how about a high level overview of where Ive gone wrong.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

You need to adjust, get the three cabin, save 100k, use the 100k savings to convert the vessel to your needs and equip it for what type of sailing you want, this way you are into the boat all in for less than even the purchase price of the two cabin, I agree the two cabin is nice but not as nice as 100k in upgrades to your new to you fancy Dancy sailboat

[@csteingraber]

Sounds a bit strange that a qualified experienced mechanic wouldnt know that the engine is leaking fuel and oil or see sketchy wires or delaminated wood. Why on earth would you pay for a boat before seeing it and testing it out. And I would have asked for way more for missing self steering windvane or called off the deal. And then again demanded a refund when paoerwork wouldnt go through. Who tries to take a 6ft draft down the ICW? Who sails off with a sketchy engine and fuel tanks at least have a portable tank to run clean fuel with a clean tank and line to engine. Just for someone with some experience none of this makes sense. This is really sad. Dont be blinded by some idea and assumptions. Think of everything that can be wrong and see if it is or isnt. And prepare properly. If you buy a solid boat with some work done and truly functioning well you can save a lot and have a great boat while you make it new. I have a Pearson 10M for sale in Jersey City for $9k with many many new parts. Zero rot, zero soft spots, new head, new panel, aelf tailing winches, many new engine parts on a clean and reliable engine with no leaks, new heat exchanger, new alternator, new starter, new fuel pump, new water pump, new stainless dorades, new cleats, new running rigging, new mainsheet tackle. Just $9k and can sail and motor no problems. Just needs cushions, dodger and electronics like chartplotter for example. Choose wisely. If interested my cell is 908-397-3423

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah that all threw me off as well, I don't think she saw the boat before hand

[@Shepherdservices317]

Good deal your offering. What model is that? We are in the states we don't go of Ms lol

[@MHow1900]

Atticus has made it official , they are ending their sailing adventure.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I saw that, cant say I didn't see it coming. It appears as though they eluded to what they are going to be doing, sounds like they are going to try and flip houses. Going to be a rough transition for them I believe as KZbin is their income

[@MurkyDregs]

@@ChasingLatitudes And the housing market is tits up at the moment.

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

I think you love being on the water...You just can’t afford it this particular boat...Same thing as for me...I love playing piano...I just can’t afford a grand piano. 🎹

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree, I am also in the same position

[@brianl.8610]

So how much does it cost to scrap a boat this big?

[@Docsimple]

I love your outlook on used sailboats. You killed my thoughts of old boats, and taught me to seek comfort.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

there we go buddy , just don't make these mistakes that's for sure

[@Docsimple]

@@ChasingLatitudes lol, your favorite "sailing atticus" announced they are giving up sailing. Life on land ain't all that and a bag of donuts. Also, don't want videos of crying kids in middle America 🤣

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@Docsimple I saw that today, I think I called that a bunch when they got that train wreck of a pacific sea craft

[@shamoy1000]

I hope someone tells this lady that by legal definition she was defrauded. Not because the boat was unseaworthy but because someone sold her a boat that they didn't have legal title/possession of. This might/probably not intentional but she certainly has the right to demand all of her money back plus expenses.

[@shamoy1000]

@@larkangel6593 Wrong. Selling/accepting money for any piece of property and not being able to provide legal transfer of ownership gives the buyer the right to demand the return of funds. You're looking at it from an estate perspective. I talking about the buyer's legal rights. If you buy something and then the seller can't/won't transfer legal ownership, you are entitled to all your money and in many cases additional financial damages. The fact that these family members didn't know they couldn't legally transfer ownership to the perspective buyer at the time is irrelevant.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I agree 100%

[@leecowell8165]

@@shamoy1000 Yeah? They're selling a boat they do not really own! a dead Daddy still owns it! The thing was tied up in probate so until it was actually IN THE SELLERS NAME they had no rights to sell it. She was defrauded and I'd go after them for all the costs incurred and THAT was probably why the sellers made that $9k offer. Yeah they knew the drill.

[@kennethpaquin8574]

For an experienced sailor she seemed pretty unprepared. A qualified survey would have discovered the hole in the keel, the contaminated fuel, the delaminated decking and support, poor condition of the wiring,and the problems with the motor. She should have never left NY with the fuel and engine she had. If she had paid a few hundred for a survey she would have saved thousands.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree, I'm a bit confused, I think she bought it sight unseen

[@frank1181]

Yikes! What a nightmare. So sad.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah costly mistakes were made and in the world of sailing they just compound

[@gcanada3005]

I left my first comment before watching the video. It’s even worse, this is an epic CN tower sized dumpster fire. This boat is an utter disaster and not worth a penny

[@ChasingLatitudes]

100% agree

[@o_oo_o1812]

I think you're mistaken. A boat like that is hard to dispose of. It's worth negative money. Someone should be paid to take it a way. xD

[@jonapasckvale]

Really sad to see this kind of despair.

[@BrokePhilanthropist]

You were so nice to her lol I know you wanted to make a slam video. To easy right lol

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@BrokePhilanthropist mistakes were made that's for sure

[@DarkSevariant]

$9,000 must be the profit they made on the boat.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Seems odd right ?

[@o_oo_o1812]

lol i noticed that xD

[@brianarmstrong6215]

It’s good you knew when to stop. It’s a shame. $26,000 is a lot of cash to be out, especially when you don’t have anything to show for it!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree, at least she stopped there and didn't continue down the rabbit hole

[@davidfinney6855]

This boat sounds worse than a 1979 Triumph TR-7. The more you try to fix, the more broken or rotted things you find.

[@VeganRoses-qz9iq]

Depends on the colour....how about fiat x18

[@ChasingLatitudes]

yeah , with old boats its just one rotten thing after another

[@justadam1917]

I remember those tr7 that we're pretty ordinary by 1979 1/2

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@justadam1917 haha

[@patclark6032]

Old enough to remember when TR7s were "the shape of things to come"! Also old enough to have owned a 12 cylinder XJS, so I know pain!

[@torjusekkje6264]

50 years

[@pastorjerrykliner3162]

Whether you're buying a (used) car or a boat, "Two years on the hard" or "Two years on the blocks" means that your hoses/gaskets/belts/tires, etc..are ALL suspect and probably needing to be replaced. It just is what it is. "Rubber"--even the new stuff--dry rots and if it's not being used and lubricated on a regular basis you're just asking them to waste away. Same thing with the battery. It sounds good to get a boat that "has been on the hard"...because, the hull at least isn't sitting in the water...but all your stuff is suspect. Oh, yeah, and the tanks have to be completely emptied and scrubbed if they've been sitting that long.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

absolutely 100% spot on analogy

[@o_oo_o1812]

yeah 2 years on the hard is already enough of a red flag to pass on a listing. unmonitored leaks on a boat are also a real problem. you can't just let them sit for a year.

[@insight1256]

At least she saved money not getting a survey “BEFORE” she bought the boat…no wait…ahh f*ck

[@ChasingLatitudes]

😂

[@alexovnz]

She bouth a lemon due to total lack of experience. Not a good exemple.

[@jomeijackson5311]

I'm surprised you didn't tap on the registration part, given the pitfalls especially if one is buying a foreign flagged vessel in another country or private sale that most of your Patreon members are going to do.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I've covered boat registration a million times, I can do another vid specifically on it

[@jomeijackson5311]

@@ChasingLatitudes I've been predominantly your videos on KZbin Sailors, so I might have missed it. Still it was a missed opportunity, I can see even myself not thinking about an issue of paperwork since the bill of sale and transfer are both CG documents you fill out.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@jomeijackson5311 All good my man, you brought up a great point, I should have went in depth with the registration

[@briansrensen8204]

Forget surveyors. If you yourself don't know boats at expert level you should never buy an older boat.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I think what happens is that people think they know but unfortunately you don't know what you don't know and that gets people into trouble

[@briansrensen8204]

@@ChasingLatitudes feel sorry for these people having their dreams shattered and money taken

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@briansrensen8204 It happens and was all avoidable so its hard to see but not much else could have been expected

[@stevenwatsham5973]

Is this just a scam to get simps to pay for someone else's dream??

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I don't think so , I think she actually quit

[@jamesheynen5256]

Her testimonial is sad. It is so depressing to see the life of her being sucked out by this unfortunate situation. Like you said, could’ve been prevented.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah its hard to feel bad for someone when there are just some very basic steps to follow

[@ryans2829]

This story reminds me of an unfunny version of Captain Ron.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

But its kind of funny

[@ryans2829]

@@ChasingLatitudes captain Ron is hilarious. Sucks to see it happen to real people. Thanks for the content and being blunt about older boats.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@ryans2829 Thank you for watching and taking the time to chit chat in the comments

[@dal8963]

If the documents didn't turn out to be available but they sold it to you as it was the boat goes back to its owner u get 100% of ur money bk

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I agree

[@FrankNolf]

Sad watching this video but what a dumpster fire. That is 25k of educational value right there. I bet she will never make that mistake again

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah, I think the boat was bought sight unseen

[@nammie12345]

Reminds of a saying from another hobby, buy the boat, not the story

[@DiannaDiary]

Saddening… perhaps she’s going to change her mind after the bitterness passes.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

unlikely, I see this happen all the time, one big bad thing will completely turn people off from the life at sea

[@Corey-pd3mi]

Boat bin on the hard for couple years what do you expect to be in the tanks with stale stagnant diesel 🤦‍♂️

[@ChasingLatitudes]

yeah , I wont even buy any boat that's been on the hard for a year or more

[@rippakai13]

exactly… could have easily been avoided had a surveyor been hired.

[@reality1984-cf7jw]

Great bones??

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Confused me as well but its something I hear often almost to often, there is no such thing as great bones on a 30 year old boat, the bones are brittle and will break

[@MurkyDregs]

@@ChasingLatitudes Not when the stringers are fucked. those ARE the bones.

[@peteh8077]

Holy crap... This is like driving 300 miles to buy a Honda Civic from michigan with 500k miles without opening the hood for 10k$!!!! ... Id rather have the Honda than this boat!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

you couldn't have given me this boat for free, I turn down deliveries all the time on far better boats

[@petergrundy8081]

Hope she bounces back this lady this was really tough to watch at the end of the day they saw her coming she got ripped off she bought a lemon

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah that boat is in rough shape

[@mailborder]

How does someone with this much experience buy something like this? I wouldn't take a boat like that for free.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@mailborder no idea

[@edug1168]

I would not take it for free, it's not free it costs..

[@jacobuszwanenburg1629]

Be prepared to throw away all the cash you spend on a boat That way if you get ten cents on the dollar you’ll be happy when done sailing 😂

[@ChasingLatitudes]

agree, A boat will always be a loss in the end as far as financially

[@MicDo-j8q]

To be honest when you buy an old boat without a surveyor you should at least look at the webpage and read about all the repairs which have been done, You would read that the engine is "new" but refurbished and Eric had to mix some parts from the old engine with the refurbished ones and they had a lot of issues to get the engine running. If we argue about the slip cost than people should never buy Catamarans. The price which she paid for the boat was way less than that what the original asking price of 55k was. I just assume that the young lady thought o well tiny bit paint and good is......

[@o_oo_o1812]

she absolutely thought they were doing her a favor at 20k

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah, she fell in love with an idea of a boat not the actual reality

[@Shepherdservices317]

That boat should have been scrapped or given for free. Those kids ripped her off bad. Took the only thing worth money on it and ripped her off. Even offering her 9k and she has to wait? Where is the 18k she paid? But then again it's not thier fault it's up to the buyer to find this stuff. But she should have done like 2 days worth of inspecting. Let alone getting a survey. I won't get a survey on a 10k boat but 20? Sheesh

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Agree

[@GregRodgers1]

With nearly all videos I've seen that mention buying a boat they say get an inpection.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

its 100% must do on any boat over 5k

[@ErikStone-z6m]

She should be getting all of her money back from the sellers because they can't transfer ownership of the boat.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

100%

[@nateclaresoldupfortheworld5388]

That was interesting and hard to watch, the idea she had was nice but I don't think the sellers are as nice as she makes out. Love your work

[@o_oo_o1812]

yeah i caught that too

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Yeah doesn't appear that way, they don't seem super nice to me

[@tarivard]

Almost too hard to watch. I watched her video a few days ago - gut wrenching.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I understand

[@billyoc225]

You've made a believer out of me, no old boats!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Awesome, that makes the whole video worth it then, we can save you from making a disastrously bad choice

[@o_oo_o1812]

i feel like it could be ok. maybe if you stay small.