Is this Bluewater Sailboat Big Enough For A Family? Pacific Seacraft 37 | S05E02

[@billbankson3575]

This was actually one of the most professional, concise and well put together boat reviews I have ever seen. I am very impressed well done.

[@mhensen1]

@@andrewkeir2282 lol

[@67bajaconv]

The conversational format was very easy to follow as well as informative with practical application. Great job.

[@10bbremer]

You just got that guy 14,000 sets of eyeballs on his boat. He'll have no trouble selling that beautiful craft.

[@benlindner5285]

Do you know the price? It isn’t on the market but I’ll take a guess at $140,000 US. What else can you get for that price? A lot bigger boat and probably newer. I would buy it in a heartbeat it is perfect for me but at a lot less $$$$.

[@flaneur5560]

@@nathanbrisson8515 128,742 ^

[@chantalmathews56]

Remember it's not just as kid's get older... when they are toddlers and learning to walk and through 3, 4, 5 years old. When they are so independent and want to explore. Will have to 'child-proof' many things. How easy will it be to do in each boat you look at. I have a feeling you'll know the boat when you see it. Blessings and my son and I wish you every happiness. We love watching you two!!

[@cloudinthewind]

I really like the formatting of this review in the window you’re giving us on what you look for as well as expert opinion. Thank you so much.

[@jesusfollower83]

A few years ago my wife and I lived aboard our 30' sailboat at The Harborage Marina in St. Pete when our first child was born. There were two other couples on our same dock who also had their first baby while living on their sailboats (30' and 34' long). We all lasted about the same amount of time: when our little guys got to about 1.5 years old each of us moved off our boats to land. This is different than cruising of course, we were simply living on sailboats at a marina. However, all of us regularly did take our sailboats out for trips up to a week or two. We REALLY didn't want to leave our sailboat live-aboard life. I think things may have been easier if we had been actually cruising where both of us could have been present all the time (vs 1 parent having to leave for work each day). However, the problem we ran into is that toddlers need LOTS of space once they start walking. Our son is turning 3 this month and the 2 bedroom house we're currently renting (with a backyard) still seems small for his boundless energy. His job seems to be to explore and dismantle everything! I think the hardest time to have a kid aboard might be when they're between about 1.5-3.5 years old. Of course anything can be done. When they're a baby it's super easy. Loved your review though and looking forward to the rest. You're putting out A+ content, imho.

[@JeffStay]

You have both grown into talented professionals at creating interesting, engaging and educating lifestyle content. I look forward to seeing your weekly videos and love your life story!

[@craigmiller8760]

Your production quality is off the charts. It's always been outstanding, but your skills have improving noticeably over the last 6 months or so. Better than anything on TV today. I can't wait for the next episode.

[@msharris6397]

Yeah, until it's baby on board. That killed off SV Delos for us. Just sayin'

[@pmnmd62]

The search begins! So happy to have a distraction at this awful time.

[@westmc45]

whats awful I sail everyday over here in Mexico

[@JohnDoe-sn9ic]

How much is atticus worth.

[@DeepSeas..]

@@westmc45 Well, over here in the U.S., tens of thousands are needlessly dying each week from COVID.

[@myinfinitestate1586]

G'day Desiree, Firstly kids are definitely teenie mate, at first, but damn, do they grow wicked fast LOL ;) I sailed this exact model of boat back in 2004 or 2005. Me uncle in the States, had a 37' Seacraft. I like the bow design. The boat is in immaculate condition. She's a beaut of a boat mate, but unfortunately, with wanting to have children and raise your kids while on passage, I reckon the 37' Seacraft is too bloody tight, there's not sufficient storage and seams small in general, IMHO ~ Especially the cockpit. Having me wife and both me sons on board during many passages and open water cruising, back when we had our 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 40' ~ unfortunately, the 40' Oceanis was too bloody tight and an uncomfortable fit, generally. I reckon a cruiser that's 42' or slightly larger, definitely makes a huge difference in space, sleeping accommodations, and obviously, the overall comfort level. That's why we upgraded, in 2012, to the Lagoon 450F. What a difference the space made. Obviously she's a multihull, not a mono! You're not packed in like sardines though, mate. Good luck on your boat search Desiree & Jordan....aka bud(s). Cheers from Margaret River, Western Australia 🇦🇺!!!

[@gregcostanzo4724]

3:21 my boat has that incline, I never even notice it anymore. I also have a boat full of dark mahogany which does not seem that dark in sunny environments. But 2 kids?! You are going to need a 40 footer. They dont stay “teeny” long haha. That boat is beautiful though!

[@KyleOlmstead]

Agree. I live aboard and my boat has the same incline and I don't notice it either.

[@benlindner5285]

I have a PS with an incline and I don’t like it and have had visitors remark about it. It isn’t a make or break but it is a tip-off that the boat is a smaller volume space.

[@bluedogozwoofer6737]

This boat would have been the absolutely perfect Atticus I , the last 5 years would have been absolutely fantastic, I hope it sets sold to a couple that are just starting out.

[@duanemiller5606]

@@OutdoorsWithChad I can, but just not as a full-time live aboard. For day sailing or for like a two week vacation it would work, but otherwise just too small for more than a couple.

[@duanemiller5606]

Blue dog don’t you just hate spellcheck. Especially when it wants to change words as in this case gets to sets.

[@benlindner5285]

That boat is expensive, much more than a young couple buying a first boat can swing.

[@duanemiller5606]

@@benlindner5285 I think that would be more dependent on which couple. I was going with my sister and brother-in-law to look at houses because I know a lot about home repair and though I would’ve been the end-all inspection I could point out any structural problems pretty easy. Thing is my sister and brother-in-law were looking for their third house and were in their late 40s and there were some young 20 something couples who looked fresh out of college that were looking at these quarter to half million dollar houses. Just goes to show with the right skills and the right career choices you can be very successful and very young. That or one of the families had a successful business and they hired them in at a high position with the hopes that someday they would take over the business thus ensuring their parents pensions and the kids continued success.

[@EvanTFullerton]

Having sailed a Crealock 37, Hull number 17, with my father from the West Coast of the USA to Australia after a 4 year restoration, I can agree 100% with your review. It worked well for the 2 of us and is incredibly secure feeling offshore in rough weather and would do respectable milage (168nm was our best day, most in the 130-140s in 20kt trade winds) sailing on a wind vane for days without touching anything. A little slow in under 15kts of wind though, a code 0 or some other large light headsail is needed for light wind days. The lack of interior space, high loads on sheets in a blow (we found the primary winches to be too small in 25kts plus) due to being a heavy boat with enough keel and rudder to not force reefing early, and a small cockpit, 3 would be the maximum for extended cruising. I spent 3 years on a different sailboat as a child and a quarter birth each side is really what you need for a family of 4, if not double aft cabins. That separation really was important for my Sister and I to have the feeling of our own space and have some room to escape from each other.

[@davidstoen4005]

Very well organized with the criteria listed and a way to judge the criteria. Using outside expert input is a huge plus this helps mitigate falling in love with something that is outside of your criteria. Nicely done.

[@mhensen1]

And a real expert at that, he knows boats

[@billwilliams9527]

The search begins, thanks for taking us along.

[@littlejohnny47]

Great review! Hard to ignore all the silly comments from folks who know just enough to be dangerous with offshore boat advice. You two have your priorities set after living aboard and making passages. Real experience at sea tells.

[@benlindner5285]

And nobody thinks of money when mentioning 55’ monos or 45 multi hulls, their budget is not half a million!

[@GeneRossano]

Superb priority list. My firts sailboat was a 1969 Cal 29 with a gas engine roller furling on the head-sai and boom furling for the mainsail. My second and last sailboat was a New Challenger 35 Ketch which was wonderful under sail or as you said passage-making on Lake Ontario both in the US and Canada, at anchor or at the dock. She arrived in 1996 and I sold her, in 1995, to A Canadian family with 2 girls, I had 2 boys 7 & 11 when they first started sailing.. We put her, her name was Challenger, in the water April 1st every year, sailed her someplace every weekend all spring, summer and fall and pulled her November 1st. What a wonderful life.

[@donstrong6754]

This is a beautiful boat and is in amazing shape with its recent re-fit. After your last video, I googled each of the boats on your list and briefly looked them over. It reminds me of when we bought our first new car as a young couple. I owned a Mazda GLC and my wife a VW Rabbit. I did all the maintenance work and even did some light mods (to install a stereo that could thump your chest). At the Saab dealership, the sales guy lifted the hood and I said "Well...I ain't working on THAT!". It was the same when we went from our "used" 25 y.o. house to a new spec home. I knew that I would not be cutting into walls and making mods, and instead, leaving that job to people with real skill! You guys had no fear with Atticus and knew her inside out. You cut fiberglass, made your own covers and felt unrestricted in what you could do with her for repairs and mods. Looking at Jordan at the nav station and commenting about making a backrest, I started to think about the difficulty of making mods that will be consistent with the "new" feel of this boat. I look forward to your next review and that you find the perfect Atticus II.

[@truenomads1508]

Hey, as someone who has gone from van dwelling to a converted school bus RV to now a cruising boat all with the wife, 2 kids, and large dog there are a few points I just have to say. 1 obv PSCs are built to last beautifully for years and years. Very nice 2 almost kinda enough headroom isn't enough headroom - ask my back bro. 3 my son looked at the quarterberth and said "oooo Buttons!". Wish you two the best of luck you've both been so inspiring and I'm sure the right boat is out there ✌️

[@benlindner5285]

Hi Buds As a PS owner (not a 37) I think you hit the nail on the head. Another tip-off to interior volume is waterline length and PSs have comparative short waterlines for their overall length. So they are small for the deck length compared to many boats of similar vintage. The improvements that you need to this boat for offshore are not that labor intensive but costly IE a watermaker and self steering gear, for example. Those 2 items will run $10K+ but could both be installed in less than a week. You guys can for sure build a Bimini on your own for a grand. Good catch on the fuel tank mine went out a few months ago and it was a bummer getting 5 gal of diesel out of the bilge and OMG what I discovered down there!! New tank was a grand and a fiddlie day rounding up the correct parts to install it but not hard to do. Of course the pluses of a PS are rock solid construction, durable, they hold value better than most boats and in the long run that is one of the most expensive aspects of boat ownership, ask a Beneteau owner. Haha! Bernie mentioned refrigeration issues, not a problem with the right equipment. Beware of being sucked into an attractive Taiwan built boat, you will have a lot more very frustrating maintenance issues including leaks from EVERYTHING AND EVERYWHERE! Depending on the price of the PS 37 I would buy it in a heartbeat but since the guy put a bundle into it I am sure the price makes it not attractive compared to other boats in that price range. Good luck and I’m really excited for you guys! Ben S/V DAWN

[@tawsalas]

Y'all I'm feeling the expert insert you've added to your search. It adds a great spice of expertise to the 'meat and potatoes' of y'alls content. Thank you for taking us on your search for a new home! Kudos

[@djoy123]

So happy to see John Kretschmer on your episode! My husband sailed with him the Grenadines in 2019 plus his stories and his wife's anecdotes have given ME the confidence to think that I can sail for an extended period of time in a few years. My own notes on this boat since we are looking to purchase, the cockpit is too small and yeah, small kids don't take up space, but they grow. The interior seems very cramped, especially for the tall guy....

[@bmorrison0070]

Best boat review for the average guy or gal. The format was just right. Not too technical and not missing the important things. Good luck.

[@lightfootprint]

Hi! It's been a couple months since I've followed... beginning of S05. I just wanted to say hello and I'm glad now that I get to binge your boat selection. My little Haida has gone through a lot in the last few months, as we have moved, but she hasn't. The idea was to use her as an apartment and work on her when I needed to be over that way. She lost an anchor, blah blah blah... you know the routine. No damage done, she's a mess and now is the time of year to start putting some real work into her. Anyways, good seeing you again. Aloha 🌈

[@skytechea70]

She was a beautiful vessel, pity its a little too small for you guys. Looking forward to next week good luck.

[@bradys1girl527]

Ya I felt the same!!!! Really really nice boat just way too small!!!

[@davidc6510]

All you need is small kids in that aft port berth pushing all the buttons on the circuit breakers when they are bored ... no thank you! Nice layout for a couple and maybe a friend or two. Beautiful condition inside for sure! Very cozy V berth. Gorgeous boat! Thanks for sharing!

[@sailingvesseloutlawking5843]

As a new dad with a wild mustang 2 year old girl and a 12 year old boy. Space for kids is more then just a sleeping cubby. Once she started walking, man she was off! I get the price point considerations, maybe consider bigger, the kids will need it. I think Zatara is a good example of kids needing room. Super excited for ya'll! Can't wait to see what you do. :)

[@trevorbyron9448]

Brilliant idea ( looking for the ' right ' boat). Saves me... the time I'd spend to check out a boat for myself. But also gives one the idea what to look for. Especially now you guys are experienced sailors

[@jennybednar8583]

We watch a lot of boat reviews and tours and I am impressed with your professionalism. The video is well planned, informative, and the camera work and editing is better than most boat reviews. Well done !

[@billzemon8628]

This has to be the best review of a sailboat on the hard ever -- If all you ever did was review sailboats, I would watch everyone of them. Of course, I agree with your conclusions and your ratings. What a beautiful craft, and someone is going to buy this treasure, but it's not for you. That's what makes your review top notch -- you have your criteria and you don't hesitate to point out why this PS37 doesn't meet your needs. May all your future sailboat investigation videos meet your standards -- love seeing John K's opinion as well. Keep looking, you'll find the right boat.

[@fiefvanrossem227]

🇨🇦 this boat was totally a condo style boat lol - beautiful - you met my brother and sister in law in Panama - Greg and Perri. Our parents took 4 kids - ages 7 to 16 - sailing for a year from Lake Ontario to the Bahamas in 1977/78 on an Atlantic Clipper 41 (Yankee Clipper 41). Have fun on your boat tour! ⛵

[@BenCrawford1]

To calculate the sleeping space required for a child: Take an adult, lay down, then thrash about a medium amount. That is the approximate space required for a human child.

[@scottireland5414]

Also, many young parents wake up to find both toddlers in bed with them in the morning. Think about that when you look at any mom & dad berths in prospective Atticus IIs.

[@sgauth]

Plus my kids would love that electrical panel right by their heads....lots of buttons and prety lights to play with....

[@stevegarneau61]

@@OutdoorsWithChad Mom, Little Bud is touching me!!

[@mrcraigpetty]

Agreed!

[@StofStuiver]

I may be wrong, bc my daughters are adults for a while now, but i seem to remember they were really small when we first got them. And quite a lot bigger when they turned 18. In fact, the oldest was as tall as i am at 14. Ok, they said for the next 10 years. May aswell go with adult size then. You are going to need that.

[@duanemiller5606]

A gorgeous boat that a family of four could do day sails or even a trip for a few weeks but as a full time live aboard for four people, they would drive themselves crazy running into to each other all the time. So it’s definitely time to see something else and I think that’s one of the things you learned with Atticus, don’t jump at the first opportunity, see more of what is available before you decide on which one you’re going to decide on.

[@guypensa1548]

i concur, your review here was nothing short of excellent. Complete and yet concise. Directly to the point. Well done.

[@stevenroney705]

You two have definitely made the right decision to change to a “new “ boat. Happy Sailing ⛵️

[@jimiandersen6962]

You got John Kretschmer in your video! Thats so great! Perhaps skip on the ideals and get a nice big second hand production boat with that ever increasing budget of yours. Good luck guys!

[@meharaway]

Outstanding review - this rating methodology makes so much sense and looking forward to the coming reviews. The boat is beautiful but even just watching the video I felt squeezed in.

[@bobadam7021]

I love the way John writes. To anyone reading this if you're even dreaming about passage making pick up one of John's books. Cape Horn to Starboard or Sailing a Serious Ocean, but my personal favorite is Sailing to the Edge of Time. I'm glad you guys are going to pass on that boat. I don't know if I could keep watching as you modified that gorgeous interior to suit your needs.

[@svsavinggrace8331]

I love your reviews! It really will help people make a decision. Not just concerning the boats you review, but how to figure out what you’re looking for. Planning for the future is a big process, not just OMG it’s beautiful! I want it!

[@d_rock_t]

I dont know the first thing about sail boats other than what Ive learned from you guys. Keep it up.

[@elliowb2]

Great review of the Crealock 37. The storage space is actually pretty incredible, but not easily accessed. However, you're right, it's too small for a couple with kids. I looked at a PSC37 and PSC34 and ended up buying the 34. There isn't a lot more room on the 37 and the layout is similar. Fantastic boat for a couple, but that's about it. The cockpit is small so that if you get pooped, the water can clear quickly. I disagree with your expert about the canoe stern, it is great with following seas. Even though the cockpit is rather tight, you can still lay down full length on the seat. She sails great. I've had mine for 5 years now and I love her. I hope that you can see a PSC 40, I think that would be the perfect size if you can swing the extra price. Another boat that I looked at that I almost wish I had gotten was a Tartan 40, they are nice, but not as sea kindly.

[@cliffmainor4255]

Wow, such a quality boat review... you had me at John Kretschmer! What a way to start a bluewater boat review - excellent concept, and so cool that you were able to get him to work with you in putting this together! Kudos to you guys and John!

[@danlazer8762]

You guys do such a great job editing and presenting information. It's not rushed, the pacing is very restful, and I learn something every time. I've been around boats since I was a kid, sailing and motoring, but haven't done much boating in years. Thank you for sharing your journey and looking forward to seeing what form Atticus II takes.

[@raypaget815]

Excellent presentation! What a great addition with the “experts” giving their own assessments of the boats you’re considering. Looking forward to your next installment. Best wishes.

[@snakeeyes4424]

Very professional boat/qualification assessment it is hard to find compromise on a boat to accommodate all our specifications but we most do the best!!

[@Buckskin40]

Just viewed a Tayana Vancouver 42, 1991 with new rigging 2018 and a 61hp Yanmar diesel that was well maintained, as was the whole boat. It sold for AU$103,000 in Sydney, NSW. An absolute dream. Especially suited to family cruising. Even had a small bath for kids! It had two cabins. The main was quite roomy for two. The other was okay for two kids. But the headroom throughout most of the boat was excellent. The spacious cockpit had very wide benches which obviously were designed to walk on as well. Galley was spacious with excellent storage. The Nav space was well appointed from an instrument perspective. This boat looked hard to beat, Especially as value for money.

[@DCS026]

"If you have to sell yourselves on something, something is wrong". That is your "gut" talking to you. You will know your boat when you find it. "Seek and thou shall find"

[@jessewhitney6141]

Firstly, excellent piece; great editing and concise review for your parameters. Secondly, I own a 37 and as you experienced and many have stated, she's a bit tight down below for a 37 foot boat. I don't see raising a family aboard. She izz however wicked fun to sail and I have been blown away with how well she handles heavy weather. I look forward to seeing the other boats y'all review. I found mine while on an east coast road trip/boat hunt and I bet you will too!

[@BUCKNERBUCK2]

You guys simply make the best nautical content there is. Enjoy your channel, relationship, and videos. Simply inspirational. Best of luck in your search!

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

I am impressed with your detailed evaluation of the boat. And not ‘swayed’ by the condition and outright beauty of the boat.

[@michaelbundy3867]

Beautiful boat. Love boats with tillers, and never seen that design with the auto pilot, brilliant. But yes bit small for what you guys want.

[@Morrisfactor]

That is a beautiful example of a Seacraft 37 but John K nailed it when he said it is a SMALL 37 foot boat (more like a 34 foot boat without a canoe stern). I hope you keep looking for a larger design; I think you will be happier with a bigger boat.

[@davidcrabtree4399]

Thanks for the info on the approach to looking for the right boat..we just took our first trip this week in search for info on the right boat for us..we looked at tons of boats ..however ..i wish i would have had this video before hand..because i quickly learned i really didn't know what i was looking for..so now we are going to make a list..boxes..etc..and really narrow down what is right for us..thank you for all the info and guidance..it's a really big help..good luck..i know you guys will find the right one for yourselves..you probably already have ⛵

[@bennalbrecht]

Been following since season 4! I can speak for a majority of your fans & say we want you to get the PERFECT boat for your family. Don't worry about getting a boat fast to start pumping out videos, we can wait a little longer lol. Good luck on your hunt!

[@paulbarrett4468]

Top notch review! You two are getting better and better! Talk about bristol condition, the boat is beautiful! I met a guy that is solo sailing one of these, seems perfect for the solo cruiser. Beyond that, sizewise, ok for a weekender for two. Awesome you got John to pipe in!

[@yoog1]

Can't wait to see all the other boats you guys are shopping for!

[@Wafticincorporated]

This is exactly the type of reviews I was hoping for. Best of luck with the search and keep up the good reviews.

[@nathanmogren4496]

I’m sure you’re a few weeks ahead of this video, but have you looked at a Gulfstar 50? (1978 and above) I have one, & we love it! If you can find one in good shape, they are tanks as far as build quality and below deck room. Their keel/skeg/rudder design is exactly what you mentioned you’re looking for. Good luck, really enjoy your channel!

[@mervswan1121]

I just checked it out. Wow it’s like a schooner, Awesome 😎

[@somadevo]

Great review of a beautiful sailboat. It's so rare to see an older boat in this condition.

[@UserConn]

It is awesome to have you guys to keep up with during these dark and uncertain times. Watching your vlogs gives me a chance to escape for a while. Can not wait to see what you guys pick for your new boat.

[@charlesholman8633]

In retrospect, all the years on Atticus have given you guys such a wealth of experience. Now, you can use that to better choose Atticus2. This video is exceptional well thought out.

[@portfoliofotoz]

What a gorgeous boat. Good on you for not being tempted by its sheer beauty and quality.

[@billquillin1952]

I wouldn't even look at anything smaller than the Brewer 42.

[@fransdriesen1311]

Very well organized review, with honest questions and honest answers.. Very well done.. Yes, this is a nice week-end cruiser but not what you both are looking for..

[@blaindennis7780]

Great review! Really looking forward to the Tayana 42 vid next week. Our dream boat is a Tayana 46/47. Our C&C 38-3 (similar cabin layout as the Crealok) is perfect for us to spend summers on with occasional guests. Would definitely be tight for 4 full time. I would also second the other comments that little people take up a disproportionate amount of space! Enjoy the process guys. Fair winds

[@krischarles3830]

Very good process for reviewing your needs vs the boat. Really enjoy following your journey!!

[@highnotesailing5843]

You are working with a great broker team. David Walters is great. I bought a boat and sold a boat with them. You might want to look at the Bristol 41.1 or 43.3. It hits all your requirements. I had one for 10 years. Great offshore boat. Comfortable at sea and on harbor. Look at the centercockpit models.

[@benlindner5285]

Not a centerboard model, problematic.

[@highnotesailing5843]

Bristol 41.1 and 43.3 are keel centerboard designs

[@blairtuckey9045]

Well done, that was a very informative review, so much better than other videos I've seen by so called experts. I am looking forward to the next one. Thanks!

[@bryanburgess4323]

Beautiful boat! I wish you two wonderful people that best of luck! Thanks for the review, its nice to see the 37' up close

[@gregroesner2939]

Excellent format for boat reviews. Good luck on finding the "perfect" boat for your family. I will be looking forward to future reviews.

[@jc18512]

I agree with most of the other comments. Beautiful boat but too small. Plus you said you would have to do a lot of work to get it ready for your type of sailing. Fun looking though. Thanks for sharing. We’re loving listening to you two analyze the boats for your needs. Jim and Sara

[@ghall441]

Learned a lot from this video. And I passed it on to a number of sailing friends.

[@Slaphitter]

This is a very well written, designed and edited episode. Your production game has scaled up with your boat.

[@rodneystanden7342]

Very very good presentation. Brilliant to watch. As always you are addictively watchable. Can't wait for the next installment. Love you both to bits and there is nothing you can do about it. ROD UK.

[@geodesy2009]

Excellent review guys. Very professional and interesting. I’m looking forward to more. My wife and I live aboard our 2012 Hallberg-Rassy 64 which we consider a perfect blue water cruiser. She’s just going through a full refit at Berthon in Lymington, UK after a four year post retirement circumnavigation with various children and grandchildren as crew. We’re back in Maine during the refit but hope to bring her west in May. We can sail her easily as a couple but appreciate the larger family crew on long passages. Best of luck in your search!

[@Rommipiispa]

Thanks for the high quality video with great content. Good job lighting up the dark boat interiors and those swanky graphics. Looking forward to the next boat, this one might no be the best choice for you.

[@danieloliver20]

Great review of a great blue water boat, but too small for your needs. It's great that you're collaborating with John Kretschmer, over 300,000 miles of sailing, enough said. I can't wait to see your next review!

[@Chris-zo5ze]

Great boat tour... These usually do well as far as viewership numbers. I'd vote for y'all to do a few extra boat tours, for the views AND I love boat tours.

[@HeidiandFranny]

That was an AWESOME review!! So well done. So looking forward to this series :) F

[@roythomas9376]

Been watching your channel for years. Never knew you are 6’4” tall. I’m 6’5” and had a hard time finding a boat in which I could stand. Downeaster 38. 6’7” standing headroom. They make a 41 and a 45. Looks like a Gozzard. Clipper bow, wineglass transom. Built in early 80s. Very affordable.

[@nickmalone3599]

Love the Pro Tip and Broker segments. Great addition to the evaluation process.

[@Old_Scratch]

Great video. I like the unique ranking scheme aspect and the good use of sailboat data to introduce common performance measures. Very clever and well-done with the graphics. In the vlog genre where KZbinrs just tour and rate boats I've not seen them go to that much effort. It'd be nice to see a category for how well-equiped the boats are for long-term cruising. You discuss it in the video, but it'd be nice to see the metric for the look back once you've toured all the boats. The Seacraft is in amazing shape, but it just feels tiny. It reminded me of how the Seawind is small inside for a 30-footer. Looking forward to seeing some of the larger boats and hopefully they're in good shape even if not as near perfect.

[@davebrixey9060]

Your comments are so good. Thank you. One day I will leave the Branson Ozarks and come and join you out out on the open Ocean. But I will have to get rid of the tiller and just sail out on the open ocean. One day I’ll be out there with you. God Bless.

[@spikeafrican8797]

Totally agree with you. Its hard to imagine the future, but if you go for another small boat, then theres no doubt there will be an Atticus 3 before long. Babies may take up a tiny amount of room, but kids will take up more than the adults! I'd hate to see you see you fixinging another old boat from Panama to Thailand. Good luck and thanks!

[@carrierob2]

WOW! Nailed the first boat review. Production quality is excellent, especially love the stats. Can't wait to see the next one! - Sailers From Chicago

[@RippleSmith_Sailing]

I’m loving this boat hunt already! I’m both super excited for you guys and your new boat, and fascinated by the opportunity to learn about the different options with you! I can’t wait until next week!

[@Thatbobberlife]

My 9 and 7 year old still share a twin bed (bottom bunk). They snuggle. Sad to see Atticus go but it's fun to see you start another adventure.

[@tvonzweck]

I have a Pacific Seacraft 37' and absolutely love it. With that said I sail solo 80% of the time and agree with your assessment of livability... It is made for two folks that prefer performance, balance, safety and durability over storage and interior volume. I don't necessarily agree with your broker's take that a higher price point means you are able to step into better upwind performance as the PSCs perform exceptionally well to weather. I'm sure you are familiar with Millenial Falcon's channel, they sail a Tayana 42 and have spent most of their time repairing vs sailing, but it's got way more space than the PSC 37.

[@thepiratedoc4247]

Wow! Super impressed with that boat, but moreso with how you guys have upped your video game! Well done - really an outstanding review even though it lacked a sea trial. Next!

[@CR-eo2ts]

One of the best blue water boats ever built. The 40 would address the space concerns, but at a significantly higher price. You will love the Vancouver 42, it will feel almost twice as big.

[@nishantadi]

I really like how you've re-imagined your channel as you look for your new home-on-the-water! Thanks for the informative show content! Good luck with your search!

[@klouism1]

That indeed it is a beautiful boat. With that said I agree with you it just doesn't quite meet the need for a family of four. And the needed storage space. When you have kids there is a ton of extras you need. Look forward to your next video. I know you'll find the boat of your dreams, it takes patience. ⛵

[@scottireland5414]

Would be interesting to hear your views on center cockpit vs aft cockpit.

[@XHansCoché]

Guys, you need at least 40ft (with little or no work)

[@robmitchell9513]

My wife and I live on a whitby 42 with three boys- 9, 9, and 10. They would be fine

[@spandangle334]

@@robmitchell9513 wat sort of money would a boat like yours cost to buy on the market now buddy ???

[@rob_6292]

@@spandangle334 we paid $70k for ours a year ago and we could probably leave tomorrow with how it is equipped. About 55-75 I would say is about average for one in great shape. Of course I’ve seen em for over 100 as well. Hope that helps

[@spandangle334]

cheers rob mate 💪💪💪

[@vladv7432]

The most pleasant moment (and the most crucial) is the choice of a boat. Then there will be a routine, but at the moment - this is the most pleasant thing in yachting - the selection process :)

[@guygriesse8402]

Man y’all are getting very professional at these videos! Nice and I agree that this boat is stunning and a tad too small for the future. Happy New Year!

[@steveturansky9031]

I did a 1500 nm sail on a Hans Christian 40 about a decade ago (3 full sized adult males). Very nice boat with fin keel and it performed admirably for a mono. It had a wheel with round stern and the gripe I had is when fishing on passage, it's hard to land and clean the fish. It was a beauty of a boat and with every fish, the owner went nuts cleaning the cockpit. For big passages, this is a consideration. A swim step might be nice, or slightly open transom.

[@silverark2693]

Nice boat tour guys! I was pleasantly informed by you about that boat, particularly to living space. I thought they were bigger. Now I now. Thanks!

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

I’m looking forward to know which boat you will go for in the end🙂 All the best.

[@danieldoble7674]

Excited to watch this series of videos detailing the search for "Your Perfect Cruiser". That Pacific Seacraft is a beautiful boat but see the shortcomings as you did also. Good luck in your journey and look forward to the next episode.

[@chuckleber3484]

I grew up sailing on a Newport 30 MK1. My parents and two sisters. Five people living out of that boat for two weeks at a time. I had the quarter birth and loved the semi-private space of that bunk. It really never felt that cramped to me as a kid. I'm sure my parents felt differently.