I Can’t Afford My Dream Boat! (How I Pulled It Off!) Sailor Barry & Hailly!

[@grahamwheelock7497]

The kindness of people never ceases to amaze me and Barry and Hailey defiantly are the right custodians of such a fine vessel

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you so much for saying.

[@walterermansons3949]

Thanks!

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you so so much my friend!!!!

[@seanwalsh999]

I got to say this is your best episode to date not just because of the content, but of the production values of its creation, the editing, the camera work, the lighting, what a great vibe I got from this episode, I believe you two have really grown into your rolls in front of the camera, it was a pleasurer and a joy to watch, thank you for posting.

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you! Definitely really felt something special with this. I do think this is my favourite episode also! 🙏

[@MarketingStrategies28]

​@@SailorBarryBest way for you to buy the boat you want is to buy XRP the new reserve digital currency. You will be very very well off even if you buy 200 for 100 bucks

[@scooke1234]

Lovely to see this couple pass their boat on ,very generous of them Thunder child is in great hands and will be well looked after

[@SailorBarry]

Honoured to be the caretaker of such a fine vessel.

[@scooke1234]

@@SailorBarry and looking forward to watching you restore her

[@drjmedders7095]

I watch every episode, beginning with Perihelion. Somehow I missed your decision on what to do with her. But I LOVED watching the resurrection/transformation of Dagon. She is beautiful and I look forward to seeing her engine running and more projects on her underway. BUT NOW! Congratulations on Thunder Child! Good things happen to good people and how amazing is it that John & Viv would make your dreams come true! I really can't wait to see what you do with Thunder Child. JUST PLEASE...keep us updated on Dagon and Perihelion too. Who would have guessed that Sailor Barry would one day own his own FLEET of wooden sailing boats!

[@SailorBarry]

Perihelion is sitting safe at the docks getting worked on occasionally. We’ve made massive strides but you’re right. Definitely need to do an update! Thanks for following along. I’ve sold Dagon to my friend Nathan. But we’re still all working on Dagon together. And Nathan has really taken the boat further since he purchased it.

[@drjmedders7095]

You sold Dagon???

[@SailorBarry]

@@drjmedders7095 indeed. Owning two 40 foot boats is not a reasonable thing to do. And Nathan is a wooden boat shipwright. A great fit. We just signed the deal this week.

[@drjmedders7095]

@@SailorBarry Every bit of this is "icing on the cake!" You get a little bit from selling Dagon--that helps. Nathan is a great owner for Dagon -- AND -- you still get to participate and help complete the work on her. A triple-win! Can't wait for an update on Perihelion. I absolutely love that boat. It looks like Thunder Child needs a lot of work. And I can't wait to see you get started on her.

[@appick01]

Barry congratulations on a fantastic new boat! Sadly that's the way boats always go. We make plans for upgrades and projects and we work to get them done but alas fate usually has another plan. You guys were destined to find one another and as so often happens a great boat falls into your lap. That doesn't mean there won't be problems or projects to do but you'll work through it. Finally an inboard diesel and an auto helm makes life aboard so much easier. You can helm when you want but don't have to.

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you kindly!! Dagon found its perfect forever home. Almost immediately. Which shows how perfectly this all came together

[@davidmalmquist7312]

Looks like a beautiful boat. Reminds me of my 1926 Crosby Cat yawl, the windlass look just like the one on your boat

[@patrickmagee2528]

Congratulations on acquiring Thunder Child and I wish you many safe and amazing adventures. Hope to see you guys out there someday. 😊

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you!! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@wollis3802]

Congrats to your new boat, Barry! I wish you, Hailly and your Thunder Child the best of luck , along with wonderful holidays a magical new year. 🫂

[@SailorBarry]

Same to you!

[@akLeanne]

Congratulations. What wonderful people john and Viv are. How much they love thunder child that they went out of their way to find the right owner. They took the time to sail with you, show you the ins and out of her. That's freaking awesome.You dont see that often. Most just want the cash and run. You guys really lucked out on this one.. Merry christmas guys.❤

[@SailorBarry]

John and Vivian are amazing for al those reasons. Feeling very lucky. Merry Christmas my friend!

[@GeraldFreymann]

Wow, what a story!! The previous owners are amazing for making it work that you get Thunder Child. Amazing journey and we all look forward to watching the adventure.

[@SailorBarry]

Our pleasure!

[@AngusJohnson-ei1kk]

Just knock me over as the stars were alined for the four of you . Great gob-smacks . Fair winds . Will be so looking forward to the next clip . Angus Pop a few brewskyie.

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks mate!!

[@TinTin-nz2kt]

Absolutely Amazing. I am trying to catch up to the episodes your are with Sailing Magic Carpet. John and Vivian must be amazing people and seeing greatness in you two. Sailor Barry Your living an amazing dream. Young Man like you with such an amazing old Soul with kindness and gentleness an love for the wooden vessels. Hailly you do amazing art. An have Great skills the both of you. I look forward to the next videos I haven't watched yet.

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks! John and Vivian are incredible humans. A true blessing to have met them!

[@DominicNSX]

Good luck in restoring the new boat! Great video!

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you so very much! Cheers!!!🥂

[@jfr03hl1ch]

Congratulations to you, Barry! That is an epic boat you got to be a steward of! Have fun and fair winds!

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks 👍

[@RandomPrecisionMotors]

She's a beautiful Vessel Barry, little bittersweet for them, but man, you must be over the Moon! Merry Christmas to you and Hailly, and hey, Fair Winds And Following Seas to you both! Enjoy!

[@SailorBarry]

So true. Absolutely so happy with this vessel. Got it months ago now and am happier now with it than ever.

[@dompronesti6774]

Congratulations Barry and Hayley !! One day I hope to come and visit , fair winds ..

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks mate!!

[@rfneisig1]

I just happened upon your video with your new boat boat. I was so intrigued with your sincerity and humility and in your presentation of your video. I'm looking forward to to watching all of your videos. Thank you so much. I wish you fairwinds and calm seas in you're adventures. Good luck to you both.

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you. I think my video style is finally starting to match my personality and intent with the videos more. This video is doing well, must have done something right! Thanks for the encouragement

[@Gold469]

Congrts you two. Happy to see you get a boat you love and the previous owner see the love you have for the traditional bosts.

[@SailorBarry]

Was meant to be :)

[@davidnichols147]

Such an unbelievable episode, John and Vivian are so wonderful, such a remarkable couple, we are praying for their inspirational allowance to continue in the future aboard this truly beautiful Atkins ketch. Wish you safe Harbors ahead and a Happy New Year aboard Thunder Child!

[@SailorBarry]

Happy new year indeed! Thanks so much!! Cheers!

[@jeremybressler2225]

Congratulations it couldn't have gone to a better person.. so happy for you excited to see what you have planned for this beautiful boat.

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you so much!!

[@stephentuttle4737]

Great to see that you have a new boat and a wonderful chance to sail her for years to come. A truly beautiful boat.

[@SailorBarry]

Already put 1000nm under her keel since getting her :)

[@billlippincott3937]

Barry congratulations on the new boat!! As soon as I saw her stern come into view I knew she was an Atkins design. I worked on Arabella in MA (Acorn to Arabella on YT) so I was very familiar with her lines. Fair winds and seas and I look forward to your adventures. Bill from Boston.

[@SailorBarry]

Amazing. I remember you from the show and have followed that boats journey from the beginning. Feeling blessed to have a similar vessel, without having to build it from absolute scratch. Thanks for commenting, watching and all that good stuff.

[@thegismobile]

haha the boat yoga fold, know it so well

[@colinhogan5469]

What a beautiful boat! Congratulations to you both!

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffreybell8301]

What a great twist of fate. Very glad for you two. I love keeping up with your adventures and wish you the best.

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks so much!

[@robertlaird6746]

Ha, you mentioned The Pride of Baltimore. I was aboard TeVega now called DEVA and our second mate was engaged to get married to the captain of The Pride of Baltimore. We had lunch with them twice in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and were the last to see the boat before it went down. What a beautiful ship! Your new boat is very nice looking as well. John and Vivian were so kind to give you this opportunity. What a great story. Were they the original owners and builders of this vessel?

[@SailorBarry]

The boat was built two years before John got it, the original builder is alive and well on saltspring island and I’d like to meet them!

[@seanlane7520]

Such genuine people! That sort of raw kindness is incredibly rare these days! Very beautiful boat, I look forward to following your adventures! Happy sailing guys and stay safe!

[@RenegadeADV]

Thunder Child looks like an awesome boat, looking forward to seeing what you do with her.

[@SailorBarry]

You and me both!

[@SuperCruelworld]

Glad you are back at it. Great story and circumstance, congrats with the new boat.

[@SailorBarry]

Woo! Thank you so much. I’m blown away by her still. Beautiful boat!

[@debrareynolds9067]

Awesomeness! Great people ! Hope to see them sail with you again 🎉

[@squarerigapprentice]

Good for you for taking on Thunder Child. I was on a long hunt for a Solid gaff cutter or ketch a couple years ago, we looked all over the island and BC Wide, but couldn't at that time find a solid enough boat that was in our budget. I found a couple that I really liked but despite my best efforts the owners did not want to part with them. I'm not a shipwright but a traditional vessel rigger and sailor, and I wasn't quite confident enough in my woodworking abilities to take on a woody that was quite old or in need of major structural work. One of the last boats we looked at looked great from the outside, the teak hull planking was in great shape, but my quick survey revealed rotten deck beams, cracked and rotted frames, white mould in most of the boats hidden areas, and general neglect. I think by the time we got around to having a look at Thunder Child I was starting to get a bit gun shy after some of the previous boats w'ed looked at, and maybe I didn't take the time look close enough before passing on her. In the end we found a fiberglass boat with a traditional hull design. I still regret not finding a gaff rig though. They are wonderful to sail, excellent, powerful downwind rigs. Forgiving and simple to rig. Looking forward to seeing what improvements you make to her. Looks like you got a good one. Cheers Ryan

[@SailorBarry]

Sounds like we should be friends! Where are you located? Cheers mate. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@squarerigapprentice]

@@SailorBarry Absolutely! We live in Sooke and keep our boat in Victoria. Would love to meet up with you guys cruising in the summer. We will probably be up in Desolation Sound in August. We were up there last year in July. Good luck on your projects. I’m off to rip a stubborn windlass out…

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

Wonderful adventure and good Karma to get this new boat , great folks that gave you the chance to get this larger sail . Good luck and waiting for more adventures with both of you wonderful people love you both so much and you're life on the sea . Best videos and love the name of the new boat.

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks!!!

[@aquious953]

Beautiful boat! Probably a good idea to put a pipe brush through the heat exchanger tubes.

[@jackrabbit5047]

Just found your channel. Very cool. Glad I'm not the only one with inaugural issues, LOL. Our first night aboard our Alberg 30 Mahseer featured a gushing chainplate at my berth because the p.o. hadn't told me he had replaced the port lower chainplate but had forgotten to bed it, and when we enthusiastically washed down the deck with copious amounts of water, well, let's just say we spent our first evening walking through downtown Belleville with a bundle of bedding looking for a laundromat! Not as serious as an engine issue, but it sure took the gilding off the rose.

[@SailorBarry]

That’s boats for ya! Thanks for tuning in!

[@BartJones-dp1]

That's so awesome. Can't wait to see what yall do to it. Congratulations

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you!!

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Barry and Hailly, just come across your channel absolutely love it. Love your new yacht you’re going to have a lot of wonderful adventures. Hope you have a wonderful 2024. Keep up the good work Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺👨🏻‍🦽

[@SailorBarry]

Amazing. Welcome aboard. Thanks for the kind words

[@michaelfinn8818]

Thanks for the videos. It's like I'm sailing again!

[@SailorBarry]

My pleasure, glad you enjoy the journey!

[@Robert.Novack]

What a lovely and enriching story. Thanks for sharing and happy sailing.

[@SailorBarry]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@edwardlagace9813]

The engine has a real sweet rhythm to it. would be easy to play a tune. Nice find and a beautiful human experience to boot.

[@billburkart8527]

Wow! So happy for you two. ❤ I look forward to follow you and your new boat. 👍👍

[@Jaantoenen]

Beautiful story. Cheers

[@SailorBarry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@colinboniface194]

Magnificent vessel... It is so refreshing to see owners of these yachts not bastardizing them to try to make them modern...

[@SailorBarry]

Absolutely

[@lenwhatever4187]

Oh, that boat, I've walked past it lots of times.... you walked past our boat too ;) BTW that is not the Comox marina, it is the fisherman's wharf.... about half the price of the marina. That is a pretty boat though.... The difference between a ketch and a schooner is .... not much, mast placement (and therefore mast size) is about it. Deep Bay is a nice place to stop, nice people there. Anchoring out is not so nice as all the power boats run through that part at full speed anywhere past the big yellow float. Enjoy your ketch, it looks lovely both in person and on video.

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you kindly!

[@Daviddickson]

Wow! Congratulations guys. It was meant to be. Awesome ship & I'm happy they found the right caretakers for her next adventures. ❤👏👍👍

[@pjc222955]

So happy to hear John and Viv near the end of this episode, lovely couple ❤

[@SailorBarry]

Yeah, I’m so glad they grabbed that footage and sent it to me. ❤️

[@stelliform]

Congrats on the new boat!

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you!

[@cmac2243]

What a great way to begin the new year, wishing you all best 🙏

[@SailorBarry]

Same to you!

[@stefanandersson5604]

Congratulations to the fine boat and merry christmas and a happy new year!

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks so much! 🍻

[@davekenna2796]

That was awesome it’s not every day you meet people like that good luck on your new ship plus Merry Christmas

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks! You too!

[@mariastaples638]

Great to see their still great people in the world awesome boat thank you for sharing your story with us first video I watched of yours but will watch a lot more thank you again happy new year's the Staples family John and Marie 😀🎉

[@SailorBarry]

Welcome aboard! Thanks!

[@walterermansons3949]

We love your story and so look forward to all your videos! Merry Christmas and good luck in the new year! Walt & Joyce in Ohio (US)

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you both so much! ❤️ merry Christmas and happy new year to you both also. Cheers from thunder child from hailly and I!

[@Joe-yb9gu]

Most excellent! I’m really happy for you guys, honestly! I always extra appreciate when things fall into place and just work out perfectly. Good things happen for good people .

[@paulstclair4348]

Such an awesome story!!!

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks! It was all a bit of a blur, just glad I filmed as much as I did!

[@ushillbillies]

So been up to Comox several times.. I'm pretty sure they wait for you to have hope and expectation to carry on the then they hit the red light switch , buggers!! Enjoyed your video we love Comox , and were in Silva Bayfor 5 days just before you got there ..

[@JohnStardust]

What a wonderful story. Congrats. I was so excited when i realized where you are, im also in the area (desolation) sailing around with a similar story. :) maybe see ya out there

[@jimifix]

Awesome buddy ! Great episode and what a fine ship.

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks a ton!

[@mattmcg3760]

New Year, New Boat for the Barrykins😆. Looking forward to seeing you guys drinking and doing boat maintenance!

[@SailorBarry]

Us too!

[@SavingMaverick55]

Congratulations Barry! Awesome boat! You may remember me from a previous livestream where I was chatting from my other channel, KrokPotBroccoli. Well, I have my free Tahiti Ketch, and restoration is underway!

[@SailorBarry]

Hell yes. Do you have any social media for it?

[@SavingMaverick55]

@@SailorBarry Just this KZbin channel for now.

[@jerryrobinson6513]

Barry, nice boat. I am glad your video showed IP . It was very touching. Nice work. I''m sure the two of you will have many great adventures. JR

[@SailorBarry]

I hope so too. Cheers mate

[@SevenBates]

Immediately subscribed; y'all are totally my kinda people and Thunder Child is a gorgeous find. Watching your follow up episode next!

[@cmorgan4515]

yeah HELL YEAH !!!! WAY TO GO BRO, GREAT PEOPLE , GREAT BOAT HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN GALD FOR U ALL

[@SailorBarry]

🤙

[@Hajen73]

Congratulations u guys on your new fantastic vessel. Greetings from Sweden!

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you very much!

[@ERo1972]

Just found your channel. Have to say what a lovely couple you are. I look forward to seeing more episodes. ❤

[@SailorBarry]

Awe, thanks, really appreciate it!

[@kennethpaladino4948]

48:10 Great vid guy’s! John & Vivian r awesome! Glad y’all r planning another sailing journey with them! Can’t wait 4 that vid! Also, awesome ur buddy could buy Dagon! Winners all around! 👍❤️

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks!!🙏

[@chetcreates]

This will be a wonderful adventure.

[@SailorBarry]

Already is :))

[@pretzel9000]

Way to go Barry! Congrats. The video editing is also looking great. Fair winds, Tony P.

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you!!

[@michaelcollins2645]

She is a very nice boat all the best with her fair wins ahead ⚓⚓

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you!

[@SlowlySailing-lc1cs]

Nice score!! Thunder child is a real charmer, and looks sea kindly, like my Tahiti. Enjoy!!!

[@SailorBarry]

Amazing. Tahiti ketch is a beauty.

[@SlowlySailing-lc1cs]

She's a cutter, but still a Tahiti.@@SailorBarry

[@saltyfry8688]

that's so amazing! congratulations! that's so big man ENJOY!

[@CuriousHumbleMarie]

Kudos! Good things happen to good people. I just subscribed and looking forward to see how your sailing story unfolds!

[@SailorBarry]

Welcome aboard!

[@g.y.p.s.y.]

congratulations bro, send some of that luck my way player. thats an awesome blessing dude. amazing.

[@bv6686]

Honestly you guys are doing something right, looking forward to your continued success and adventure. Happy New Year's!

[@SailorBarry]

Happy new years to you also! Cheers!!!

[@BigBloke_LittleBoat]

Seriously enjoyed this video, my first SailorBarry watch. Keep it up

[@SailorBarry]

Workin on part two right now :)

[@BigBloke_LittleBoat]

@@SailorBarrygood stuff! I sail a 27ft boat in the UK and watched this aboard. Couldn’t believe this episode was 50 minutes long, it flew by!

[@travis2557]

I just stumbled across this video, and I’m glad that I did. Excellent content I really enjoyed it an I’m looking forward to seeing all of your videos. Thanks so much. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@travis2557]

I guess the reason I like this video so much is because Dec 5 2023 I was given a 1988 23’proline walk around with a 225 Johnson ocean runner. By a complete stranger. It’s a long story. It’s amazing how beautiful people can be.

[@SailorBarry]

Welcome aboard!

[@SailorBarry]

Amazing!!! Love this story. Cheers mate

[@balifragrance3409]

Congratulations she is beautiful. Karma working. From 2 beautiful people to 2 beautiful people

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks!!

[@jfv65]

a simple very reliable way to test a thermostat is to drop it in boiling water. You should see it open. Take some pliers to grab it out of the hot water and leave it to cool. You should see it gradually close. If so it is OK. If not the part is bad. Congrats on your new boat, it's gorgeous!

[@HaillyM]

That is such a great tip, going to do this next time. Thanks so much!

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you kindly!

[@synago_scribe]

Congrats! Also, that WWII NAVY Watch Cap 👌👌👌.

[@SailorBarry]

Hell yeah it is!! Good eye

[@gervaisbilodeau8465]

Great story, great vdo, great people.

[@SailorBarry]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@melonmotion]

Epic episode Barry ! ❤

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks!!

[@ballottra]

ONE OF THOSE SAILS is probably a top Jib - they were very common then and on Atkins boats

[@SailorBarry]

Likely!

[@womackke]

awesome episode and congratulations on your new boat!

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks a bunch!

[@mloret6745]

Heartfelt! Lovely!

[@theKCLEA]

Bro my dad had that Harley Davidson T in the 80s. I rocked it in the 90s. Loved that shirt!!!! Wish I still had it. Thx for the vids!

[@SailorBarry]

I love this shirt. It’s proper old vintage too. So rad!

[@galerae947]

Every relationship takes work, especially when with a boat. You will work out the bugs. Congrats on your new beauty.

[@SailorBarry]

Thanks! Very true my friend.

[@psystealth]

$25000 ~ i was looking at this boat awhile back, oh wow, you are so fortunate, congratulations.

[@SailorBarry]

Absolutely, thank you so much.

[@irenekluskarealtor]

Good Job!

[@gynat5968]

She is a beauty - going to be interesting to see what comes next.

[@SailorBarry]

Absolutely! Cheers

[@josephblansjaar5871]

great story enjoy!

[@Catamaran.island]

Beautiful pirate ship congratulations guys …. Cheers 🍻 and Fair wind 💨

[@SailorBarry]

Thank you kindly

[@vincent7520]

No electricity is not an issue. Paraffin lamps and stoves still can be found and they work great. Particularly the pressure lamps. Solar panels can provide for safety lights and electronics and a bank of extra batteries can be fed by e generator.. Electricity should be kept at a minimu anyway. it is the first thing to go wrong on a boat and it's a pain in the butt… Of course some sailors are masters in electronics and these kinds of things… but some of these guys wouldn't be able to cross the Channel (my home waters) on dead reckoning. Jean Gellineau is a great sailor. I happened to meet him very briefly at the Salon du Nautisme in Paris around 1995. He was presenting his great windvane which is the smartest one I've seen. He was so nice and so humble at the same time, definitely a great sailor. His book and fil are a reference in solo sailing. WIsh you the best in with your new adventure. Glad to see tere are still good people around in the sailing community. Cheers

[@SailingRamona]

Great video! First time to see your channel. I realized google must have known I'd like it when you arrived at your new boat and it was an Atkins design. Ours is too, but not quite a proper classic like yours. Best of luck to you. I hope to gather enough knowledge one day to own a proper classic. If you make your way south, maybe we will cross paths. Subscribed 👍

[@SailorBarry]

Gotta love an Atkin design! Fair winds my friend!

[@Sailingengineer74]

I have the exactly same anchorwindlass, its really sturdy and powerful (depending on whos cranking) Think its Polish ? It was mounted on my Alan Pape Ebbtide 33, sold the boat with an electric windlass, now the Polish is mounted to my 45ft steel liveaboard 😅☝️ I you need spares, tell me 😊

[@kylekayser2291]

Great upload congrats on thenew boat im very inspired with your positivity during trials and tribulations. I once took a boat on test drive that broke down and left me stranded. The Honda kicker started right up then died and the pull cord broke leaving us drifting down a river dodging dead heads with a fishing net for an oar. We made it back to safety and my wife still wanted the boat I regretted that decision and the boat was cursed. I sold the boat fast forward 15 year the new owner call me and ask about the boats original name and said the boat was cursed. Glad the dog house is gone from my life. Hopefully thunder child turns out

[@SailorBarry]

Sofar so good! Thanks mate

[@naignildoi826]

i would strip and clean your raw water system . I had similar issue once. the heat exchanger was blocked

[@davefletch3063]

Did you ask “ whats the Ketch?” …lol. Great video

[@SailorBarry]

Haha damn, missed that opportunity!

[@davidlevitz3119]

CONGRATS !

[@SailorBarry]

Throw us Thumbs 👍 while you wait 😅

[@murrat]

Beautiful boat

[@SailorBarry]

We agree!

[@MortifiedU]

Who else saw the ' natural feet' ? 😂 The boat chooses you as they say and she chose well. But boy oh boy the lines, hardly a ripple as she slips through the water wow.