I JUST BOUGHT MY VERY FIRST BOAT..... guess how much it cost?? (ep 1)

[@thamanthony]

Dude, awesome video. I went sailing for the first time last week and i'm trying to decide if I'm just temporarily excited or if this is a 'thing' for me now. If i still feel like this in 3 months, ill be buying one.

[@neilwhoriskey9389]

That was a strangely therapeutic watch. Aside from all the boat repair and maintenance, the coffee making was quite impressive! Looking forward to what’s coming next.

[@FindlayG]

This is so inspiring. I thought when I started watching this video you would have a couple hundred thousand subscribers at least. I think it is criminal that at the point I am watching this you only have 325 subscribers. All the best on your travels in this lovely boat

[@becomingasailor]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! I have more episodes in the pipeline

[@michaelgeraghty3989]

I bought my first boat, a Cal 224, at age 24. I had no sailing experience. It was a great boat, perfect for learning. Sailing became a major part of my life…that little Cal was the first of 5 sailboats I’ve owned, (2 Norsemen and 2 Hunters)all of which were fantastic boats.

[@becomingasailor]

thats nice to hear! new episode out

[@finngormley2508]

Amazing first video for the channel! Looking forward to many more

[@snee85]

Thanks man

[@jo555-h9c]

Another Leisure lover! Comforting to know there are others out there who buy a boat and learn by doing. I bought a Leisure 17 without any sailing experience. Had fun watching your video! Enjoy your sailing ⛵️

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks for the comment. i have learned so much in the past couple of years. Happy sailing!

[@petethewrist]

This was my first boat as well. On just our third trip we got cault in a force ten gale thunder and lightening tender on tow full of water. It was great fun. Been out in seven other storms since. Last one rudder snapped on my now boat a Dockrell 22. God I love sailing better than hang gliding.

[@petethewrist]

I remember buying and teaching myself with my first Leisure. What a Dream of a boat to sail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJTQfXSMnKtnf9Usi=Tsp5G2poZFObsfww

[@anthonywoollcombe9767]

Hi, I enjoyed your video very much. My worry is the use of gas on your yacht.!unless you are a gas fitter what you are doing could be illegal. Remember gas explodes when it settles in bilges. Pleas buy a gas alarm as well. One doesn’t want you falling a sleep and not waking up. All the best Tony W

[@snee85]

Thanks for the message. I agree about the gas, it's not ideal at all. If I'm sleeping on the boat I disconnect the gas and put the gas bottle outside the cabin. The gas alarm is something I'll buy. As for the legality of it I think I should be OK as its a camping gas stove and bottle.

[@becomingasailor]

Hi, So every time I wasn't using it I disconnected the gas to keep safe but thanks for the comment@gerrit2746

[@rebecaoliversegarra3855]

That was class!!!! 💃🏻⛴🛳🎉

[@snee85]

Thanks

[@jamesgorman4546]

Hope you do more videos man. Myself and brother are just starting also always wanted to learn to sail and just going to look at a cinder 22 today.

[@becomingasailor]

nice one. thats cool

[@nessymon]

Hey, make more videos, please! Lovely to see someone Irish doing this too!

[@becomingasailor]

Ah Thanks, I have more in the pipeline

[@markthomasson5077]

I noticed the first thing we saw you doing was tying down the pressure washer. You will make a fine sailor.

[@becomingasailor]

Thats only because it wasn't mine. I have sunk a lot of tools in this boat journey

[@shnboardman1]

Fantastic, hope everything works out and good luck

[@becomingasailor]

thanks, it has so far

[@mollynee5779]

Class first video. Can’t wait for the rest of the series!

[@becomingasailor]

thanks Moll

[@bkearneyxo]

looking forward to ep 2 :)

[@LNM0000]

"I became obsessed".... 🙂 Also, I used to sail on one of these on the Helford river in Cornwall in the late 1980's. Cracking stuff mate. Subscribed and will watch and chip in to help whenever I can ❤

[@Devon_Dan_Sailing]

Ah the Helford in the 80s. When the Ferryboat was still a proper pub and Maenporth had the Shipwreck

[@LNM0000]

@@Devon_Dan_Sailingkinell!! Yes!!

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks so much, I have been filming a lot and will have more videos soon

[@svlittlegem24]

G'day from Australia. Thats an fanastic deal, and an very nice boat. I have just recently bought an pacific 24. I will be doing an intro when i get my new action camera. Gerard.

[@becomingasailor]

G'day mate. I hope your sailing experience is going well

[@svlittlegem24]

@@becomingasailor It is going slowly. Next year i'm moving back to qld. Gerard.

[@keith800]

Lovely video , A bo.at is a great thing to have to enlighten your mind and don't worry about lack of experience as Robin Knox Johnson said he was only an experienced sailor because he went through things he wasn't experienced to do.

[@becomingasailor]

It has been an amazing decision. I am now working on an old sailing schooner in Iceland doing wale watching. life leads us on interesting paths

[@kieranmcallister3477]

Great Video ,I recognise the boat ,its used to kept in Rathmullan Co Donegal a family called McGinleys owned it ,,Small world

[@joshkaiser8583]

Are you planning to live aboard your boat full time as well while you learn to sail?

[@becomingasailor]

So this was a couple years ago but to answer your question I was spending small chunks of time on board up to a few weeks at a time

[@Sp3ktral22]

I'm subscribing! This is right up my street. I looked at a 23SL today. Thinking of opening my wallet.

[@becomingasailor]

do it

[@polderfischer8565]

That Leisure is a fine cruising vessel. Gratulations! I just started with a 18ft Micro as a beginner. Will follow your path!

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks for the comment. It has been a very fun and rewarding experience so far

[@polderfischer8565]

@@becomingasailor Feel free to share it with us ;-) Greetings

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks, I have been filming loads, just putting them together now@@polderfischer8565

[@scrumpymanjack]

Good for you. Subbed.

[@becomingasailor]

Thank You!

[@4amwaj]

aweomse bro! Hope you upload mmore! excited to see your content! New sub here bro!

[@becomingasailor]

Thank you. believe it or not there is more to come haha!

[@4amwaj]

Hello bro! welcome back! nice one mate. still waiting for some more content on what you are up to. @@becomingasailor

[@LittleRuIE]

Loving these vids!! Keep em coming please😁⛵⛵👍👍

[@becomingasailor]

thanks xx

[@alansmollen]

Excellent content. The name is cool, too.

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks, more to come

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Nice video, everyone is a novice when they start, key is soak up everything you can read, watch and chat about to fellow sailors who are further down the track of experience. Every day is a learning day, the only stupid question is one you don’t ask and there are many ways to do things and many opinions as you will find. Happy days and fair winds. Andy UK

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks Andy, I have learned a hell of a lot. I'll start putting out more vids soon to show my progression

[@benmac940]

Well put, totally agree. There's as many ways of doing things as there are people that do it, watch ask why and work out what works for you in your situation and conditions

[@ladymay5509]

Good video

[@seannee9422]

Thanks

[@Marenqo]

The Swan seems intrigued and eager to help

[@becomingasailor]

Hissing mostly

[@becomingasailor]

I just realise I spelled Neighbour incorectly 😂

[@Mme.Swisstella]

I cannot find your use of the (intended) word in any of your text. Where is it to be found and in what was your original spelling if the word? Also, which country did you buy the ship in pls?

[@Mme.Swisstella]

May I ask how it came to be that this was offered at such a very low price? (what a great deal!).

[@becomingasailor]

@@Mme.Swisstella you can find boats like this even for free sometimes, it was in poor shape and needed a lot of work

[@aevoguitars2576]

Pay attention with the jet washing around the portholes

[@snee85]

Good idea 😅

[@becomingasailor]

You learn the hard way some times

[@humbertosandri2053]

Great!~Very inspiring for me, who wants to do the same. Greetings from Brazil, by now. In 10 days I will be in Italy for living. Good winds!

[@becomingasailor]

do it!! you wont regret

[@humbertosandri2053]

@@becomingasailor Thank you!

[@SVWINDFALL]

Also...is what I hear correct in that the color yellow reflects heat the best?

[@markthomasson5077]

Gas looks a bit dodgy. All needs to be in a drained compartment

[@becomingasailor]

Yes i agree, I disconnected it any time I wasn't using it

[@humbertosandri2053]

"Birra Moretti" Bravo!

[@stephenfitzgerald7258]

Are you in harbour village marina Killaloe...

[@becomingasailor]

bingo

[@petethewrist]

See Teach yourself sailing. part one. First you buy a boat. Then switch on KZbin and away you go. Easier than riding a bike... Its what you need to know that goes with it that takes time.. the same goes for sail planes anyone can do it.

[@becomingasailor]

All I have is time :)

[@mikeokeefe2014]

Glad I found you ...

[@ronagoodwell2709]

Are you shopping for materials at Home Depot? There's a reason there is marine grade stuff, available, NOT at Home Depot. Become familiar with your local marine supply outlet. You'll be spending a lot of time and money there. But... keep the faith. The ocean is a fickle mistress.

[@becomingasailor]

No Home depot in Ireland yet ;)

[@nickbenfell4327]

You are at the beginning of a life long journey with incredible rewards and a few disasters along the way.

[@becomingasailor]

I have kept at it and kept filming and will release more soon. thanks

[@darrenlydon1307]

Dude i was so afraid that engine was going too fall into the river 😁. Great video, keep it up🤙

[@becomingasailor]

I have probably done back damage trying to hold it up leaning over at that angle

[@siiiiibaaaa]

Hi there Mister. Did you take any sailing lesson before this? I’m asking as a 19 year old who wants to get into sailing but doesn’t even know how to swim. ❤

[@becomingasailor]

Hello there, when I was a kid I windsurfed which really helped me to understand how to read the wind and trim the sails accordingly but I had very little sailing experience. I recommend dingy sailing though as a starter

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Where are you based?

[@becomingasailor]

I am based around the world these days

[@Mme.Swisstella]

​@@becomingasailoris the setting of the videographic presentation that of the eire?

[@johnryan2193]

Good luck, as every sailor will tell you, you are in for years of good and bad sailing experience.

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks, John!

[@thecatinthehat1863]

So how much did it cost?

[@becomingasailor]

@@thecatinthehat1863 good question, about €2000 + €1200 for the engine

[@lweleven3423]

What can go wrong life is ment to be enjoyable and a adventure well I’m 60 just about to do similar 👍

[@becomingasailor]

@@lweleven3423 that's amazing

[@SuperDonald64]

Just subscrbed love it my dream same

[@becomingasailor]

Thanks

[@Mahalo_83]

Guessing it didn’t work out for you

[@becomingasailor]

It did but I have not been uploading. i will soon

[@williamdurham7722]

Great ...another person fixing a boat , maybe forever ?...To be fair I don't think you are ever through fixing a boat ...😢

[@becomingasailor]

haha, there are a lot of us. spoiler alert, I am still sailing and in far places too

[@gad5248]

Hahahahaha, a 23' fiberglass bathtub with a sheet is NOT a 'Yacht'...

[@dougpaul5175]

I done the same thing. Always wanted to but thought it was way too expensive. Same many friends said bad idea . But now sailing the Murray river lakes and coorong in south oz and luv it. Tell me no and I'll say fuck yes . Do it B4 ya can't

[@becomingasailor]

Thats amazing to hear

[@dacat867]

Does yours tilt to the right whilst it’s not sailing? mine does .

[@TonyMorel]

Yup, even with watertanks and batteries on the port side to try to offset it, my '84 version still has a very slight list to starboard.

[@dacat867]

@Tony Morel ahh, I’ll try putting the batteries on the other side. Also glad to hear it’s not just mine , Thanks

[@becomingasailor]

I have not noticed, mine does not have an inboard but perhaps a mounted outboat to one side is enough weight to effect the balance