Is Deerfoot 68 Our New Boat? - Ep. 174 RAN Sailing

[@AshtonSol]

That boat lived in Newport harbor in Newport Beach for a long time. It was mored outside of balboa yacht club. I’ve taught multiple kids to sail in sabots sailing Laps around that thing. It looks like it just sat, barely ever moved. It will be interesting to see it have a new home.

[@ianhamilton396]

The loveliest couple on YT. When they said good-bye to RAN, that was real. Their daughter is blessed to have parents like these two.

[@erichcollar9810]

Can’t help but smile. You are the only sailing channel that, so far, has not gone commercial which in my book shows guts and integrity. No boat shows and t-shirts. Bravo

[@frederickoning191]

Wouldn't miss this journey for the world. This is a great channel! The quality of your presentations are exceptional. And so personable. One feels like being invited into a family. You are without pretense.

[@davidnichols147]

The Deerfoot 68 tour was awesome! Best in your search for RAN II.

[@chrysM34]

One of my best sailing channel, maybe the first one among a lot ! Thanks a lot for the quality of your videos, speech, and all!

[@sailingavocet]

one of our favorites as well

[@clayz1]

Seventy feet. That’s four times the living space of RAN. Think how many more youtubers you can fit! This is going to be fun seeing you grade each boat you look at seriously. On the other hand this beauty could be it. No wind? This will motor at along very well. Really nice Johan.

[@paulg680]

Great Channel and content. Thank you on the effort to use English, for those of us that aren't forced to be bilingual, it is not unnoticed and much appreciated!!!

[@svens.5139]

What a calm and friendly couple. Wish them all the best.

[@anselmooliveira7851]

I'm in love with the RAN crew. I have a great admiration for the couple and now for the big family. May God always protect you. All the best!

[@prof.m.ottozeeejcdecs9998]

Johan, DASHEW designs are all very efficient. While newer boats are all ALUMINIUM, the older ones like DEERFOOT are not, but still great!

[@dmpyron2]

The Deerfoot is a splendid boat. Steve & Linda put a lot of thought and tine into making an almost perfect blue water cruiser for families.

[@NELLIE3588]

Excellent points of view on the Deerfoot 68 albeit it one of the finest sailing boats made (in my opinion). Am sure you both are considering space management with the new baby aboard as well as feeding for three and all other cares considering. What ever you chose will be the right boat(home) for you; in the interim, please post your videos. They are one of the best on KZbin. The Mossback Sailor.

[@peterculverwell2030]

Some great insight into cruising boat selection. Johan is clearly passionate in this area which means his eventual selection of a new boat will be a well reached one. Excellent 👍👍

[@dgeorge852]

I grew up in Lynwood CA, just north of Long Beach. Small World. I remember the original shore of Long Beach, before they filled it in with dirt. And I saw them bring the Queen Mary over to Long Beach.

[@teresitasamonte1074]

Im glad that everything is ok now. Im also a fan of the couple. Wishing you the best!

[@chascheess8470]

Fantastic boat, you guys are now home good luck to you both and of course the new skipper on the way fair winds to all

[@knittiotsavant]

I look forward to every one of your videos and cannot wait to see what the future holds for your family.

[@jarekb2531]

Hi there. Would be very useful if you guys could do a little bit of summing up after being 5 year on board a sailboat. What is the best of cruising, what you recommend and what you regret. "Must have" things and useless ones on board. Looking forward to this.

[@Cedartree-cf6om]

The Deerfoot was a good start, to your search. Happy to see mama's belly growing bigger and mama looks good. Good luck in your search and baby arrival.

[@atxsailor452]

Real bummer when I see this vid and know that you guys were on our gangway and we missed your visit.

[@mak1skav]

Happy and sad at the same time. Happy that your family is growing and sad because you are not in the sea now. Sailing passion shows in this video too judging from the fast visiting to the nearest marina in your home-town haha.

[@10us101]

What a great couple so real

[@nspctor7729]

RUN

[@davidnierzwick2775]

You two look very happy being home! Smiles ear to ear😁👍

[@dennischerone6780]

That looks just like Dashew's fathers boat. He kept it in Marina Del Rey at Cal. Yacht Club. Every week his driver/caretaker would bring him to the marina, get him aboard and go for a sail. He was in his 90's back then. I don't imagine he is still alive.

[@mountainpatriot5140]

sv Delos is a 53 Amel. The big plus on that boat, which will be for sale possibly soon, is that it has been well maintained and there is a berth in the walkthru to the owners cabin. Perfect for your little crew! You know the boat!

[@davidharlem6824]

I am sure you will find exactly the right boat. You clearly have an experienced and theoretical base to draw on. Happy hunting!

[@TraneFrancks]

Even seeing Malin's expression for a few seconds as she processes the reality of leaving Ran chokes me up. Love you guys so much. ❤️

[@ackack612]

Yup, I'm going to learn a lot as we follow the search for their next platform. This is going to be great. As you consider and view various boats Johan, you cannot provide too much information.

[@richardbedard1245]

That Deerfoot is a gorgeous boat. I really like the white walls with the wood trim. It brings in more light, and doesn't feel like a cave. It's too bad about all the high fees related to boating. I suppose that might prevent many people from getting the boat they would really like to have.

[@jochenpeiper6797]

cheers from PADRE ISLAND TEXAS , been living aboard for 30 yrs. on my CAMPER and NICHOLSONS KETCH then my GERMAN FRERS SLOOP then my CHRIS CRAFT SPORT FISHERMAN , my current bachelor pad is 40 ft. MOTOR COACH with low boy car trailer and F TYPE JAG at beach front RV resort , my life has been a blur of SURFING , FISHING , YACHTING and playing with my EURO EXOTICARS { and surfer girls } PRESS ON WITH THE ADVENTURE IM GOING TO

[@simonhantler8062]

being a kiwi i can tell you salthouse who built deerfoot are very well respected boat builders, that boat is in amzing shape for 40 years old. compare that with the 3D printed plastic you get today. remember they are only big when you are in a marina, all other times they are comfortable.

[@umvhu]

68 feet is a real double edged sword, good for speed and bad for harbour fees. Amazed how spacious it looked inside.

[@TheNJ54]

Small world, my mom worked for Steve D. and DEERFOOT, the company. I believe in my young days, I actually was on that boat when it was docked in Marina Del Rey!

[@moz1953]

always a total pleasure to watch, very best wishes

[@bubbagail7450]

Such a big boat. You would have to change the name of the channel from RAN to BAR (big ass ran) :) just trying to make a funny. Love watching you guy's. Hope you find that perfect boat to continue this adventure. It's really going to be fun watching the little one grow up in this amazing life style you have.

[@davidbutler5114]

We’re happy your with family and look forward to the future RAN. You inspire us all.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Now THAT is a sailing craft! Deerfoot is perfection but looks to be too expensive. Good luck in your search and with your new daughter.

[@sailingavocet]

Such a cool boat design! And we thought we were unique lol

[@ben_6199]

RAN II gonna be an epic boat. With Johan at the wheel there's nothing to worry.

[@egreens8512]

Best of luck , congratulations and fair winds

[@eriche1270]

Thank you so much for the story. Beautiful adventure you two brought us along with.

[@jumping438]

Love the look of that Deerfoot.

[@joebott3191]

Two incredible folks with a daughter soon to join them. Looking so much going forward to following their wonderful adventures

[@davidpritchard1553]

Proper sailing catamarans are the way to go especially with a small family. Good luck with you search for your new home.

[@327365hp]

WOW! What a beautiful boat!

[@Chris-fo8wp]

The Deerfoot is a great boat!!

[@svmystic3037]

I was the second owner of Final Approach, a Lidgard 18 meter fast cruiser. 4 cabins, two xockpits, tow head,s, two separate showerss.... this was the best boat I ever had Wish I had not sold her...

[@flybywire5866]

The boat looks to be in good condition. It looks quite bright on the inside, lots of windows. Lots of space inside, enough for more than one new crew member ;-) 12:59 that salon is amazing.

[@larrymacaluso9051]

Very nice boat, not sure about the hydraulic drive, l like hydraulics however, in this case l think you would just be adding another mechanism to fail with the addition of hoses and fittings and a large hydraulic tank,. Very impressed with Johans knowledge and straight forward thinking, maybe the next one or the one after will be your RON II. Also nice to see the red cheeks of Malin, your looking terrific young lady, good luck on the search.

[@rg1809]

This finding a new boat is going to be such a fun and educational journey.

[@MouseToes]

Beautiful and so clean and well maintained.

[@brunolefevre8021]

great boat, great designs ! she s long ... not big ... well that s what Steve Dashews say, which i definitely believe !

[@AceDude944]

Absolutely beautiful boat!

[@danieloliver20]

Wow, my marina, Alamitos Bay! Wish I new you guys visited our 1500 Slip marina.... Slip fees would be crazy for a 68' plus boat, but it would be nice to see that boat in different sailing conditions. Best of wishes with your babies, your little girl and your search for Ran 2!

[@Cptstokes]

The nav station is placed where they should be. Especially with master radar screen that pivots for night watches. The video of Beauwolf sp? is a true testament to the design. I almost delivered a Deefoot from Auckland to Hawaii a year or so back but the owner decided to sell her there. Damn!!!

[@davegunton254]

Great video, beautiful boat.

[@petermathewvanaardt74]

any Dashew boat is best in its class! I have been trying to find a FPB 70 or bigger and they just dont sell them :( GOOD BOAT MATE! she will be FAST and comfortable under sail and SAFE.

[@guymanges3628]

I'll watch for # 175, On and on . Enjoy home Sweden....

[@spencerflynn7743]

Wow I cant believe I didn't see you I live on my sailboat in that marina in Long Beach. How cool

[@flightplan1000]

I am SO glad you passed on the Deerfoot! Smart move...good luck in your search!

[@Maddie-Girl]

John Jamieson Deerfield is a fantastic design for that money a great buy

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Interesting boat!!

[@pauljenson8042]

You guys are so funny. Combining this serious review of a 68' boat, and then your flight back home. And here, I was just about to volunteer my significant other, along with several of her family members, to be your extra crew members. Narrow and long, don't tell me there isn't a lot of rolling in the swell, plus why are you in such a big hurry to get anywhere. To my best friends who I will never meet.

[@ajbosin]

Congratulations on the daughter I have 2 wanted a boy but wouldn't change anything have an amazing healthy journey.

[@fjtorrestv]

Hi guys. I really will go with a new boat.

[@tamaskiss1930]

That is a lot of boat. Gosh i wish you could have it. It would be so much fun watching you sail that and so much room for the baby you guys could live on that boat forever. Oh what a life that would be. But who the heck has that much money. You would have to be a millionaire i mean that is a little super yacht. Anyway cant wait to see the baby. I know already she will be a beautiful little girl.

[@mattmuttsmith]

I think you guys made the right choice to pass on the deerfoot. With you guys living aboard I think a wider boat is best. Especially with the young one on the way. Keep up the good work!

[@edrosenberger6947]

I like that nice looking 68 footer and its hydraulic drive system and skegged rudder. With its relatively narrow beam, the draft may be close to 8 ft. One would need to clean 136' of underwater hull almost every three weeks, unless one wouldn't be setting still very long. With a good breeze, 300 mile days would be nice on a long cruise.....

[@Catalina58601]

That was a beautiful boat!

[@jackbego6571]

Nice to see you at home; 68feet is a lot of boat!

[@sailingavocet]

SO MUCH BOAT! And we thought our 41 feet was a lot!

[@para1324]

I am happy for you both being home for the the baby to be born. I know that you will find the right boat in due time. Then you will three be sailing. A new chapter begins. 👍🇺🇸⛵️

[@francisarrigo8789]

Amazing that a 68 ft boat has the beam of some 30 footers!!!!! I'm sure it would be a blast to sail. Oh well, the search continues. The mid 50's seems like the right size

[@MonkPetite]

Very nice boat. I love it

[@keithcope8113]

Wow 200 grand for that boat is like stealing it. Beautiful layout i know it had to be hard to walk away from it. But there'll be others you'll just have to take the time an sit down a figure out exactly what you want. Look forward to your childs coming and enjoy being home stay safe till next week

[@jeepjeff9131]

Get to your homeland and where do you go for lunch, to the marina. How appropriate!

[@lightend100]

I havent finished the vid yet but... when you walked inside, you can see this is a well careford boat. If he can do you a deal youd be mad to resist

[@lightend100]

a full double bed in the owners cabin.. omg, most monohulls can only dream of such luxury.

[@ericjungemann5220]

Awesome boat. Some good books using it as the model crusing boat

[@blainenorthrop5260]

Love the video and thanks for taking us along.

[@jb9090]

Well, whatever boat you get we’ll still follow.

[@donb4386]

That is a lot of boat and it appears to be well priced. But as you said the marina prices would high and at that length mooring options might be limited. And you may well be finding your you and your family spending more time in marinas for the next few years. Personally, despite the design limitations I prefer a wider beamed boat. The extra width enhances the feeling of space. Looking forward to sharing your boat shopping experiences with you.

[@outabeat]

OMG, you guys were in my home marina. Sorry I missed you! I would have bought you a drink or two.

[@operator0]

Sailing a big boat like this is exponentially more expensive then a boat like RAN. Big boats are limited in marinas and haullout as Johan mentioned. Also, big boats like these typically have deep drafts. This boat has a 6.5 foot draft, which admittedly is pretty shallow for such a big boat, but that, along with the length, will limit the places you can sail. Having built and worked with hydraulic systems in the past, I would also be a little worried about the reliability of the drive system on this boat, especially in such a harsh environment. This boat looks clean from the images. If it's been maintained correctly, it's likely a very good buy. The monohull market is in a rut right now (everyone wants catamarans), so deals like this are easy to find. Ten years ago this boat would have cost twice as much. I think a shorter (under 50ft) boat with a wider beam would suit them better. Slower, but cheaper to sail and you still have comparable size.

[@minermarcus]

operator0 They don’t spend much time in marinas so length doesn’t matter there so much. I like Dashews concepts. One big moster through hull instead of all over the place. It was designed for short handed sailing. Hydraulics work day in and day out on construction equipment. Just bring some spares. 6 v 9 feet draft don’t really limit cruising areas too much. You just anchor a little further out.

[@johnfradkin3003]

The draft on the Deerfoot is actually a tad over 9 feet. Hydraulics are used everywhere in the world for all kinds of applications and consequently there are good hydraulic mechanics in every port in the world. Using hydraulics for propulsion is somewhat rare on a sailboat but less so on commercial fishboats, and industrial hydraulic components are actually quite inexpensive by marine standards.

[@operator0]

@@johnfradkin3003Yes, I just checked and I was quoting the Deerfoot 61 draft, not the 68. Still less than expected even at that length. Hydraulic drive is still another system that needs maintenance and repair and it's not necessary on a sailboat. It's convenient, but not necessary. Winches and cranes on fishing boats are another matter. I wonder how many fishing boats are powered by a Hydraulic motor though? I would like to add, It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me though, but I would be curious as to it's reliability and serviceability.

[@dragonfly8080808]

I'm so happy for you. I know your future will be good what ever happens, thanks for sharing.

[@unclebob6728]

Too much boat? The 10" draft is no problem offshore, but severly limits where you can go when coastal cruising. Good luck with the new baby!

[@DE1049]

Just saw a week old Berthon ad for an Oyster 46 for sale. Didn't look at price or location though. Essentially a center cockpit.

[@christorrance2876]

Happy you are home with family and friends.

[@garysouza2277]

THAT is a lot of boat. The bow has a different timezone than the stern... ;-)

[@Jakfilm]

It's got its own zip code.

[@yaa63]

That boat is a beauty

[@wildlifewalkswithcountryge749]

I know less than zero about boats and sea life, but that looked a beautiful vessel, and you seemed at home on it. If its not too late, croudfund to top up the budget! I'm not usually a fan of that, but in your case, how could we not. You have enough fans I think that would be happy to help a little 🤔

[@mammacatta]

Ska bli så sjukt kul att se er två bli föräldrar! Efterlängtade barn är det bästa som finns!

[@marcwouters6059]

Very nice sailboat !!

[@rgildersleeve5479]

A lesson for the world from Johann; "doesn't fit in our budget"! Just keeps on being an adult full of wisdom and discernment.

[@Deftonesdsm]

With the hydraulics systems on that boat a manual pump up high pressure hose crimper and extra hose is a must in open ocean

[@tomhermens7698]

Tippy boat. The najad is ideal. Keep it

[@trumpetmano]

Nice boat for sure.... LOTS of room.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Great boat guys, easy to fall in love but it is big and the draft makes it difficult for venturing to some places. Look forward to seeing more boats as you make your decision. Andy UK

[@angelbreath100]

That is a lovely light and airy boat. I would rather anchor off than have a smaller boat

[@nobody46820]

What percentage of time do you spend at a marina on average? How often do you haul out? Great yacht, lots of yacht for the money.

[@finfanfifteen9659]

Great research as always brought up to educate us. However, do y'all visit a lot of places where you dock versus anchor? I am early on in the research before reality stage and have learned that anchoring is getting harder to locate but, could you suggest a good resource to understand who doesn't deserve your business (non-anchoring locations)? I grew up traveling and developed a preference for non commercialized locations. I know it's getting harder to find such locations but, as a dreamer one has to keep their hopes up

[@sebrofseven]

beautiful boat. Looks like a good price. Do you have to do marinas all the time vs anchor in it to reduce costs? Secretly hoping you buy it. well done. Mike