I bought a 1979 Catalina 27 foot sailboat for $4k on Craiglist! - Sailing Viridian Episode 1

[@KEITHDROBINSON-d2w]

So here's to the next point you mentioned there's a routine I used to do I learned for racing and it works awesome and it'll teach you the perfect sale angles for your particular sale configuration what you need to do is let your boom and your jib swing all the way out and then slowly start swinging them in a little bit at a time until you find the optimal angles those angles will change based on the angle the wind is hitting the sails at so experimentation is the key. Generally speaking the boom should be tighter for heavy wind and the boom should be swung out in light wind, but if you do this exercise each time you sail youll learn the optimal angles for the given condition

[@michaelepetrie3298]

I've sailed thousands of nautical miles and crossed the Pacific in my sailing life. Along the way had a number of different sailboats. Among them have been 2 Catalina 30s and one Catalina 27. I think they are terrific boats. They sail great, are designed well, and offer a lotta boat for the money. Hope you continue to enjoy many years of sailing.

[@cheguevara2657]

So, this is about 4yo now. Hopefully you've figured out your jib sheet. There are essentially 3 Way to run that sheet: 1 drop the mast. So, do not drop the mast; 2. A use a bowsons seat. So don't do that unless you're confident, stupid, or have other things to work on; 3 someone on that lake , probably you marina, has a sling to lift your boat out of the water or off a trailer. Pay someone to use it to lift you up to run the sheets. Harness on be careful. It'll be over in 10 minutes. While your up there check everything. Put a solar powered led mast light up. Never go up there again. Cheers

[@ibsurfun]

Another great source for those who have or are looking at Catalina 27's is the Catalina 27 group loads of great info and helpful people.

[@thedrummersclub3667]

Very enjoyable presentation. God Bless you and your future

[@ibsurfun]

Good choice for a first boat. I don't know if anyone informed you Catalina has one of the bet support programs for owners out there. best place to look for parts is at Catalina Direct.

[@iangesman5847]

The "panels"or the entry door is called, Washboards, they are very important, so make new ones. Not a bad deal for a starter boat.

[@imaplaya]

Congratulations on your Catalina 27 purchase. I am currently renovating a '76 Catalina 27. Watching the video I can see the work that will be involved in your renovation and how far I have come in mine. I will be sailing in the Gulf of Mexico out of Bay St. Louis, Ms. so a few of the upgrades I have done were needed. Looking forward to seeing more videos of your progress.

[@SailingViridian]

That's awesome to hear you're in the same situation as I am! My current project is upgrading the DC power system and retrofitting all of the lights with LEDs.

[@imaplaya]

@@SailingViridian I am doing the AC/DC circuits now. I have the same DC panel, but replaced the fuses with lights and new switches. The fuses are on a sub-panel.

[@timothythomas1626]

Bilge pump maybe where the wire is headed.

[@Capt_Jalo]

I'm going to suggest you not use household solid wire on a boat. You need to use braided wire to prevent wire breakage due to vibration on a boat.

[@joerillarilla8524]

Breakage ..u mean corrosion the only difference is the grade of copper the use and in some cases the insulation other than that wire is wire

[@ibsurfun]

@@joerillarilla8524 you should use tnned wire copper corrodes to fast and can be a fire hazard.

[@joerillarilla8524]

what ever u say man..I am just joe woodward had a tv show 4 episodes on discovery channel.called ship wreck men.. saving people but u guys r job security so keep it up. what do I know..u must be right u saw it on u tube.not gonna argue do what u do ..

[@IanMShooter]

As an electrician I can pretty confidently say that none of you really know what you are talking about - you are just expressing opinions that seem logical to you. "Experts" Wire always has ratings for usage and environment, use only the proper usage rating for whatever its purpose and environment will be. Generally it will be written both on the box and along the insulation every few feet. Check a code book(there are tables with listing and usage) and don't listen to anyone that doesn't have a lisence to do electrical work.

[@IanMShooter]

@@joerillarilla8524 never heard of her..

[@johnlavoie6395]

I catamaraned with the same boat. Bummpered and the party began.

[@bobsmeyne763]

What camera are you using. Excellent picture

[@SailingViridian]

A Sony HDR-CX560V. It's a bit dated these days but still produces good quality video!

[@bobsmeyne763]

@@SailingViridian yes it does!

[@petep5003]

We had similar upbringings in OCNJ. Grandparents bought a house here in the 60s. I was into skimboarding as well haha. now i surf a lot more. Funnily I've been looking at sailboats online for months now probably going to pull the trigger in the spring

[@fraserholtenterprises]

I have a 1978 Catalina 27'. I'm new to sailing. I've been told from the guys at my boat club that Catalina is still in business. So, any questions could be directed to them. I was thinking of calling them with some questions. Anyway, just a suggestion. Love your channel!

[@jeromegoodwin3848]

Seeing you more than the boat.

[@RussellSCarr]

Good luck, I am looking forward to the day to do the same thing! Subscribed!

[@johnlavoie6395]

You have the exact same boat I’m sitting on right now 😅

[@edwardwells5864]

Great vid you produced on the 27! Im thinking about doing the liveaboard thing again and thinking about a Catalina 30 or possibly something as small as a 27. Previously was a liveaboard in San Diego while in the military on Regulas, a 36.5 ft Lancer sloop. I really enjoyed the liveaboard life style, easily he best years of my life! Got to give credit to AO1 Stokely for the inspiration for being a liveaboard as he introduced me to the life style on his, you guessed it, 27ft Catalina!

[@SailingViridian]

Awesome, I'm glad you like it! I've been considering living aboard my Catalina 27 as well however it would definitely need some upgrades beforehand. A functioning head would be number one on my list!

[@marktracy586]

Strange question, but how tall are you? Trying to get of sense of headroom in a cat 27. You're the only video showing someone standing in the cabin! Thanks

[@SailingViridian]

No worries! I am 5'7"

[@johnlavoie6395]

. I’m on it right now the peace and tranquillity is worth the effort. It’s the most sought after sailboat in the world.

[@scottmay1594]

Have you taken a good long look at the keel bolts in the boat? I owned a 27 also and ended up having to replace the keel due to bolts rusted nearly away. Its a great boat though and you will love it.

[@eldurissknives]

You will do great, keep the videos coming😎⛵ new subscriber !

[@benkanobe7500]

I know this is 3 years old and you have probably moved on by now. I want to ask anyway for a comparison. I live in San Diego and grew up on the west coast. I can find a Catalina 27 to say a Catalina 30 all day long for around 2,500.00-$5,000. They are all great boats and all need cosmetic improvements and other doable things a new owner could do over time. However, on the west coast, there isn't anywhere you can rent a slip for anything under $1,000.00/month. What did/does it cost you for your slip, what do slips cost where you live as slip costs here make it financially impractical to own a boat due to slip costs, not boat costs/boat maintenance costs.

[@hivuhomes]

Thank you for the tour. I found your video while looking for information about the Catalina 27. I'm thinking of buying one that's for sale for $800 at a marina. People say a Catalina 30 would be much more roomy and make a better liveaboard, but I need a shallower draft (C30 is 5' & C27 is 4' approximately). How tall are you? Or, a better question is, how much headroom is there?

[@SailingViridian]

Glad you liked it! I'm 5'7", I have no problem walking around except for the the little dip in the ceiling by the closet.

[@swm-sm6cu]

@@SailingViridian Thanks for your response. I will will give the C27 serious consideration.

[@petersampson6655]

@@swm-sm6cu just so you know they male a c30 with a wing keel that only draws 3.5 ft

[@donmoriarity5940]

Enjoyed your video, will watch more!!

[@alejandroochoahernandez338]

Hey man, you remind me of myself, just one quick suggestion, you will perhaps learn this later on... the most expensive repairs are the ones you can't see while inspecting the upholstery and the wood work... you gotta learn to speak the language of your boat and understand her... cheers, fair winds!

[@SailingViridian]

Very true! It's easy to fall into the trap of a nice interior. I definitely learned that with this boat.

[@ikeroliver7186]

Sorry to be so off topic but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would love any tricks you can offer me.

[@zionalexis2876]

@Iker Oliver Instablaster :)

[@ikeroliver7186]

@Zion Alexis i really appreciate your reply. I found the site through google and I'm trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@ikeroliver7186]

@Zion Alexis it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much, you really help me out !

[@user-mn2ph6fh8g]

Is this site still active? Would like to contact owner of cat 27 I also own a 71 cat 27

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Congratulations captain

[@marktracy586]

'Spare' wire from shore power is for battery charger. (Probably already figured that out!)

[@edmilsonsilva7283]

congratulations Sir. Ahoy from Boston.

[@Tcabezon]

Great video, could be half as long for more engagement from an audience, its a little tedious to hear every detail of your life itemized. I really enjoyed it man, thanks for doing this.

[@SailingViridian]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! I agree with you, looking back I definitely could have been more concise. I recorded this on very minimal sleep which is why I rambled on 😂. My future videos will be better planned!

[@SmartLearningAI]

What is the marina fee?

[@Meme-eb2te]

Definitely an appreciable video.

[@jptravels]

Subscribed. Good luck 👍

[@sparkeyjones6261]

Awesome boat for the price. Keep an eye on the tiller, there's a crack at the base. You might want to use some epoxy on it.

[@non-yajbusiness6503]

I got an old sailboat like yours.......I don't know anything too much either. Think I will subscribe

[@Sean-bb8jg]

Hey man! Awesome video! Keep them coming! I'm in the area this weekend and I'm thinking about picking up the same boat as a father daughter project. If you're free, would you be interested in showing me around yours so I can get a better idea of what I'm getting myself into? Thanks in advance!

[@SailingViridian]

Hey there, apologies for the late reply. I actually moved up North a few months back for a new job. If I were in the area I would definitely show you around! There is a really good Facebook group for local sailors on Lake Lanier, it is called "Lake Lanier Sail Rats". It is a very friendly group so I'm sure one of them would be willing to show you around!

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

Hey I've been there! LOL Lake Lanier is beautiful but I still miss the ocean even when I am on the lake.

[@KEITHDROBINSON-d2w]

Ive broken two vertebrae and had my skull caved in during a headon collision. I turned to archery for my workouts now and im thrilled.

[@jeffreymelvin1]

I have 19 72 in port huron Michigan. 2500$.

[@AdamWeatherall]

Good Job Holding, nice ⛵ boat.

[@timothythomas1626]

Looks Like one could replace tiller with an AX Handel

[@lordken33]

Can it sail the ocean? Or only lakes?

[@bradywiggers7382]

Hey man, Lake Lanier is sure as heck better than 25hp limited Atwood Lake

[@tonyheper]

Zi am thinking of buying a Catalina 27. Any suggestions?

[@jellygriffith7320]

Are you on Y dock?

[@victor-charlesscafati]

The opening into your boat is called the companionway. (You asked for proper terminology)

[@lepoyyopel5293]

just keep it real and simple front, back, left, right, ropes(sailors love that), bumper guards etc..👌

[@TheKahunas2722000]

its a 41 year old boat ... trying to make me older sooner i was also born in 1979 LOL

[@gregorytimmons4777]

Catalina's really are cheaply made sail boats that none the less have a loyal following. The thing is they are pretty fair in the important areas. It's the cabinetry and wiring and the plumbing. You want to check all your thru hulls but your rigging, mast and traveller have the potential of being as good as many newer, nicer boats. Marine stores will have options for climbing the mast. Or pay someone. Good luck. I hope to get a '79 Lancer next week and aside from living 10 years on a 32' Express Cruiser i have about the same knowledge of sailboats. I did work in fibreglass for a year so that's a plus. Good luck. I'm sure you will learn and d joy. Mine is going to suffice as my home too.

[@petec9686]

Best way to fix the jib halyard.... Don't. Time to buy/make a roller furler.

[@billturner1240]

4000.00 was a great price for a nice boat.

[@stevenwilliams8933]

Hey bro Great video! Im looking at the same boat with the atomc4 inboard. Its 3k Im going to look at it tomorrow. Any advice? Ive been in boats since a child but not sailboats. Thanks.

[@SailingViridian]

Let me know how it went! It's good to look at the throughhulls, keel (if you're raising it for inspection), bilge, and sails. Mold on the interior also gives you a feel for how watertight the boat is as well.

[@Wv8675]

Seems like a nice guy

[@SailingViridian]

Thanks John 😊

[@centermid7mb]

I went ahead and skipped to 13:00. I'm not really interested in you bio . . . .

[@minnehonk1]

Make sure you’re properly grounded!111

[@vince2850]

Great video! I was wondering how tall are you? I wanted to purchase a 82 Catalina 27ft. Thanks :)

[@vince2850]

I am 6ft4 btw

[@SailingViridian]

I am 5' 7". One of the perks of being short is more headroom :).

[@vince2850]

@@SailingViridian Thanks bro! Can't wait to watch your new content when you get a sailboat! Take care

[@johnlavoie6395]

Take someone with you bro. Double the chance Somebody will tell the story.

[@tronalpha9137]

To retirer early you still need an income of sorts. a good way is to have passive income setup a shop on line with a logo and write a couple of ebooks on line. t shirt desinigs are allso good and build up your ytube channle. When i buy my next boat, i will be starting a channle so keep an eye out for that. be after the C - 19 virus has cleared Gerard , QLD AUSTRALIA.

[@brainsells3000]

Teach you the lines. There's no ropes on a boat.

[@leoperez8460]

10 minutes later

[@LordRawnsley]

Came for the Catalina review, got a “why you should date me” review. 😕🙄

[@SailingViridian]

So do you?

[@johnlavoie6395]

Take your wind vane down.

[@10Briguy]

Penn State... "Who is your daddy and what does he do?" Just another economically privelaged soul. Worst struggle in life to date... how to handle the emotional struggle of pimples in school.

[@SailingViridian]

Howdy friend, not sure what I did to offend ya, but I'm the first one to admit my privilege. Just being born within the US is winning the privilege lottery. No way I'd be able to buy a boat on Craigslist or live the way I do if I was born in a 3rd world country. But yeah, I was born in the US, grew up in a relatively stable household, went to a decent college, all of which are privileged. But also went to public school, worked every summer from age 16 until college graduation, studied my ass off to graduate top 10% of my engineering class, and graduated with a ton of student loan debt that I've since paid off. Always two sides to the story my dude, but I admit its definitely a combination of privilege and hard work.

[@10Briguy]

@@SailingViridian Sorry dude, I was drunk YouTubing last night. I’m kind of scared to even look at what I wrote. It happens to the worst of us. Happy sailing brother

[@SailingViridian]

@@10Briguy No worries man, not a big deal! Happy sailing as well

[@hgfleetcommand]

if you have no head where shave shower or shit ?

[@joerillarilla8524]

If it does not have roller furling it should have another halyard .one for the main one for the jib .it clips on then u raise it bro.by the way..i am not knocking u..it takes courage to even try. I have lived on a boat since I was 5 years old no house only a boat.. don't ask me for advice on women all I know is boats and motors

[@davethemmp3763]

Too much about you and not enough boat, who cares about AC and all your crap.

[@SailingViridian]

Thank you Dave for your highly constructive and insightful comment, I hope you're not teaching your students at Northern Lakes the same attitude.

[@joerillarilla8524]

I am going to venture a guess...u don't live on the boat..u have a apartment... it's not vocab called nomenclature. I'm not knocking you on that I just don't like videos when people get on here and don't have any idea of what they are talking about..but i wish u the best sir.take it from me .as long as you take safety first..the rest will come from trial and error..that's the only way to truly learn..it's not about how good u can sail .it's how u react when something goes wrong. It will.. Ohh yea and give people a funny speech after the serious one..life jackets ext.then after the serious stuff is out of the way. I like to show them where the emergency exits are stand in the middle and point all around the boat that breaks tension..lol

[@DougVarble]

Girlfriend?