Junk Sailboat, or Great Cheap Boat? - Ep 302 - Lady K Sailing

[@newfiescreech7328]

I got that reference dig at CL, laughing my ass off

[@indeedgrasshopper]

Same here. When I first went down the sailing KZbin rabbit hole, the algorithm kept recommending his videos but the lack of sailing content and condescending attitude (calling all boats under ~$150k garbage) was totally off-putting. Maybe the guy's a legit sailor but he comes across as just an armchair jerk with opinions. Lady K Sailing is pretty much the opposite which is why one got the subscribe and the other got "don't recommend channel." 😁

[@markstokes3685]

Yea, I like CL & LK, but must say this vid has edged it for Lady K, in a number of ways

[@awuma]

@@indeedgrasshopper Look up YT channels "Sailing Yacht Florence" , "Solo sailing around the world" and "Wind Hippie Sailing" for really good unpretentious material on cruising in small boats (35', 27' & 27'). The "Florence" couple recently completed a fundamental post-circumnavigation refit and so both very technical stuff and spectacular sailing is in their channel. The other two are women circumnavigating solo... the "Wind Hippie" having been born during her parents' (the legendary Martins) circumnavigation in the '90s. I doubt any of the boats in these videos is less than 30 years old, if not 40.

[@aaronfreeman1479]

I chuckled at that reference too. I subscribed to CL for a while, but the attitude just pissed me off. Although, in CL's defense, he did put up a really relevant (if snarky) piece just recently in which he griped about how many/most of the more popular sailing channels on YT have descended into the pit of influencer marketing and now offer very little in the way of actual content about sailing. I agree with him on that.

[@kennethmorris1571]

Nice video. I watched a CL video where he slammed you with personal attacks. I was immediately turned off. I can't stand that level of immaturity. In one video he said he has Asperger's syndrome but I just don't accept the personal attacks on people. I think CL has good points at times but I can easily relate to you. You really help me in learning about sailing. Please keep up the good work, thank you!

[@timhayward7996]

I was a fan of CL as well. If you watch his old videos he has a much better attitude. Now it seems like he just calls everything trash.

[@stevenwatsham5973]

I am Autistic.. But that is no excuse for anything!!.. Learn your diagnosis and life is fine..

[@jlewis4587]

I hadn’t seen that video but I knew exactly who was being called out in this video. 😂😂

[@valerieb.4912]

I watched a couple of his videos and I felt he was trashing everybody's boat and the folks. Too negative for me. Tim is a super cool captain. He gives you a honest perspective of both sides.

[@robsomerton7390]

Yes please, Tim. More boats under 10k.

[@GrahamSmith-t8t]

At 78 took the plunge. In my twenties sailed a 17 footer out of BHYC but moved to Calgary and sold boat. In late 2023 set up a spread sheet with list of needs including viewing and transportation costs. Checked out everything in the 23 to 28 foot range in western Canada for sale. Winner was a Mirage 26, excellent condition, one owner, stored inside for winter, trailer, good reputation for quality and sailing characteristics. Why? My chosen lake has wind that can build quickly, needed enough boat to adapt if weather conditions deteriorated. Marina has season launching service. Spending a fortune for a tow vehicle not in budget. British Columbia boats were cheaper but did not come with a trailer. Truck not in budget. Before any sailing took sailing course and received Sail Canada Crew Certificate. Had great summer sailing, 25 days on the water, most solo. Boat on the hard. Best decision in years.

[@LadyKSailing]

That's awesome, congratulations on the new boat!

[@adamshawtmr]

Ya forgot one thing about small boats and insurance. 25' and less usually can be underwritten by home owners or even renters insurance!

[@aaronfreeman1479]

Yep yep. State farm, for example, will cover a small sailboat (e.g. trailerable) with under 25 HP, up to either $1000 or up to 10% of the insured value of the home depending on the policy.

[@AmyMrsR]

😂 Can I thumbs up this video more than once?? That was priceless and a great little nugget to end the video with :) I have watched said video and it was one of the last videos of said channel's that I watched bc if were here to tear people down, which it seems that channel is running on, and tell every reason they can think of for basically anyone to not get into sailing, then your gatekeeping. Even said channel talks about the mistakes made at the beginning of their sailing. Keep on cheering those of us trying to get there! :) Hope to see you out on the water soon!

[@mauberge]

Excellent presentation, the kind I would have needed before buying my first sailboat (now on my 3rd). Thank you! I recall seeing a channel a few years back featuring a guy who seemed pretty knowledgeable but was extremely disdainful towards other KZbin sailors. Sounds like the guy being referred to here. The “do not recommend channel” button came in handy.

[@KevinBrown-dt9ch]

Yep, I know exactly who you're talking about. afraid to show his face... Maturity is not his strong suit.... You always put out great content. I enjoy watching both your sailing channels

[@cletuswyns]

is it a channel that starts with "C. L"? If so I'm not surprised. I stopped watching his content a long time ago because he's just so negative when it's not warranted.

[@ArtVandelayII]

I will say Chris has seemed to have toned it down some, he did a nice video talking about his own personal reasons for not sharing his face, which I understand. He also talked about his reasons for calling out various channels in an attempt to fight misinformation, which I appreciate. He’s also started highlighting various channels that aren’t entire full of crap that the KZbin algorithm may or may not have ever recommended otherwise. I’ve very much appreciated those recommendations. Lastly, as a delivery boat captain I do respect his opinions on the boats he’s actually sailed instead of simply toured at a marina or at a boat show, which is what the vast majority youtube channels do. All that said, yeah, his attitude isn’t to everyone’s liking, no argument there. I enjoy watching both his channel as well as Lady K, I feel no need to choose a horse in this race.

[@Robert-xm2kz]

Guys a dick.

[@Jason114752]

Chasing Latitudes lol 😂. Thanks for the laugh. I think he makes good points here and there but has no idea what Tact is. Keep crushing the videos, definitely appreciate your hard work

[@efrimmayer-aschhoff6]

Awesome advice to go sailing. Spend as little as possible. Get Into the Wind!

[@tomsmith9281]

Skills unlocked this year: Outboard repair and trailer welding. I'm still able to say 100% worth it.

[@LadyKSailing]

That’s awesome! You're a master of the boat now!

[@RogerMather-gq8rn]

My life began at the age of 37 when I moved onto a 28,000 lb, 37' Rafiki cutter with my wife and two kids in the San Juan Islands, WA. I learned to sail by sailing it. The first trip we got involved in a gail at Admiralty Inlet in a head wind and tide against us. We were able to pull into Port Townsend, WA and licked our wounds, cold and terror striken. First lesson, ALWAYS WATCH THE WEATHER.

[@iankovski6950]

Salish Sea is not for the faint of heart. We got crazy weather and gnarly tides. I'm glad you all were ok.

[@aquaholic3]

You are so right Tim. I know that if I could back knowing what I know today, I would have bought a boat much sooner.

[@ClappedOutCapeDory]

I got my first boat this July. I pretty much came to these same conclusions. Got in at the marina i wanted to, still fixing small stuff here and there. I learned you can rent a 2500 diesel. I loaded up the entire family and drove 800 some odd miles to Washington NC, twice. Worked on it at home until my neighbors had steam coming from their ears. Now been out 4 times and stayed 4 nights. Had a great time every time, so far. Next project is to get the propane working to cook some eggs and coffee in the mornings. Rebuild the head, so it works a little better, and then fix that leak. Ballin on a budget, so they say.

[@horationelson3823]

The nugget on getting a new outboard, if you can afford it is so spot on. You need the assurance that it will work as a new sailor to bail you out of the inevitable jams and scrapes.

[@meofnz2320]

Yep, small trailer boat sailing with a boom tent is a whole genre in itself and many large yacht owners return to it for the simplicity.

[@bobmeining4028]

Excellent video. Reminds me of my first boat of consequence. An O'Day 25. It was shoal draft with a fixed weight glassed in and a center board for up wind performance. An excellent starter boat. With a trailer I launched it in Kingston, Tobermory, Penetanguishene etc, on a launch ramp. Beautiful country to see with your family. Please Note!!! I would take the outboard of the back of the boat and put in the back of the car to avoid dangerous fish tailing on the highway. If it becomes an issue.

[@Ranchpig67]

Nice video. You and Chris have a lot in common. You're both passionate about sailing and getting people to sail. Yes, he shits on others opinions and is pretty blunt about his own, and if he's to be believed (which I do) he has over a 100k nautical miles under his belt... so it would behoove anyone trying to learn to not just dismiss his experience. And he has a lot of great points that only someone with his experience can bring. Just like racers have a very unique take on sailing compared to coastal weekenders. Bottom line, you both bring something quite valuable to the table and actually agree more than you disagree despite the differences. Plus I think a little YT drama is fun. PS... he's obviously had some kind of transition because for the last couple of months he's toned everything way down and is reviewing YT sailing channel boats. He hasn't said a bad thing about any of the people. Focusing on the hardware not the personalities so much.

[@ThatGuy-cw8gb]

Got my first boat for free. Joined a sailing club volunteered to crew and got picked up pretty quick. They taught me to sail and I helped literally anyone fix what ever. When my skipper retired I was handed the S2 6.7. All for the price of a membership at the local sailing club. Worth every penny and helping me plan my escape to the sea! Now I plan my vacations on where I can take a 10 day sailing class certs help with the insurance bill plus it’s what I want to do anyway. This year was the San Juan islands. Next year I’m looking in the Caribbean so Lady K if you’re looking for crew let me know!

[@Monkeywrenchmotorcycles]

If there’s one thing I’d STRONGLY recommend, it’s to listen to that part Tim said of dont buy a bigger boat needing more work. I made that mistake on my Baba 30 and 21 months in I’ve sailed it less than a dozen times and coming up to double the investment as the original purchase price. I’m getting so close but I had a somewhat significant epoxy mishap that almost broke my will to continue And only my wife kept me from listing it for sale that day… it’s not fun ONLY working on a boat and not sailing it, I want to be a sailor not a boat mechanic… oh and I like that Baba 40 in the beginning!

[@patdemers7096]

Tim I got a 5k sailboat this year and you were definitely part of that process by giving so many advice and great videos. For now I am still a land locked sailor but one day I will make it to the ocean

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching and good luck with your sailing!

[@frasersmtih8420]

Keep the heavy side down, but not too far down❤

[@tomlambert1833]

We used sailing for Dummies on our our brand new 1998 MacGregor 26x and now we sail a 1999 Catalina 380 on the Pacific

[@bobdodge6727]

Great advice! I agree with “just do it”. A year ago I bought a trailer sailer Danica 16. great little full keel boat. $2500. Spent a few $ for trailer tires and life jacket and harness. Never owned a boat before. I’m 61 and learning to sail on my own. New Yamaha 4 hp for exactly the reasons you stated. Have progressed to sailing in high winds when all other boats leave the water. Added reefs to main and the genoa sail. Learned to heave to. Learned FG repair. Learned to launch and recover solo. 😊

[@mlaff5002]

Great video. You describe my situation to exactly. I hummed and hauded for many years before buying my sailboat last summer. Now I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner. Love to sale.

[@FlyBoy77]

Buy a boat!!!! Fantastic advice! The “walk away” items are important. Good hull, decent motor, and no major safety or structure issues are key. The first boat I looked at was definitely a walk-away boat w a bad hull. But then I found Day Break for $3500 in a barn. She needed new sails ($2400) but that was it to get on the water. I’d say your first boat needs to be sail-able when you bring it home. No “projects” - a sailable boat. There are so many boats out there, and winter is a good time to buy. Just do it!!

[@Olly.]

Next year Tim! It's happening! Building my boat fund now 🫡

[@SplendidHorrors]

When I was looking for my first boat my first requirement was it's capability to forgive my mistakes. Thus keel and displacement ratio about 50% was sweet spot for me. And then durability. And then engine working and sails at least okish condition. I didn't care about water damage as long it was freshwater, electronics installed. And there was one more thing - working head, that I had to redo completely on my boat as aluminium black water tank where corroded so badly that pipes attachments just fell of. And after that 8 days non stop Norway coast. Atlantic ocean during that time just teached me, fog, rain, sudden gale force winds... No instructors, no experienced people. Just me and my boat. Dingy, liferaft, rockets, vhf prepared for emergency situation. But I trusted my boat and she kept me safe.

[@michaelmiller6062]

I think CL is a DB. You can literally hear it in his voice 😂

[@newme-video]

I love your channel, it is honest and straightforward. There are lot of KZbin never sailed before that think youtube stars before else. I just red one of typical youtube sailors clishe "BOAT DAMAGE DISASTER" , it is not about sailing, 80% of those channels if not more, is drama, bikinis, and then try to sell you some supplements or things you do not need in your life. I used to have so many car engine failures, I never knew that that can be a income means, not my school of life. What surprises me most, Patreons financing same vicious circle instead of financing a good school, course, tutoring.. so it does not happen to them any more. But somehow.. we all know.. once no drama.. no show. No views, no income. And then inevitably it comes .. "why we decided to abandon sailing".. not because there was some real good reason for ones that trully love sailing, but because finances and views did not work, think more hones assessment would be, we thought we can live a dream on youtube viewers expenses, but did not work.

[@BornAgainSailing]

You know what?I give you a big hug and a kiss Tim for what you taught me on your videos.Bro I made it to this anchorage and I stressed it days three days.. But I made it and i'm not afraid anymore

[@LadyKSailing]

That's awesome, glad you're out there and making it happen!

[@BornAgainSailing]

@LadyKSailing Sorry Tim, Im antisocial its a disease like dranking! Dude, this is better than I EVER imagined! Its just acclimation

[@bobdailey9533]

Once again Tim you have hit the nail on the Head! Great job and Great advice! 👍🏼💪🏼⛵️ Go small, Go simple, Go Now!

[@alexanderwyss8842]

Nothing to it but to do it. You put it in the right words. I love your thinking.

[@KenLochan-theRealTrini-Dad]

I look forward to your weekly posts but this was made for me. Thanks Tim

[@LadyKSailing]

Glad you liked it!

[@christopherdickens7514]

I bought a boat buying guide from specific channel that doesn’t need to be named. The guide was an attrociously designed spreadsheet, and the customer service to get the “guide” and answer follow up questions was absolutely garbage. You’re doing it right!

[@AhoyCaptainslog]

Chrysler, a Hereschoof design… no thru hulls ! Great starter boat.

[@AhoyCaptainslog]

Plus it has standing room !!!

[@GordonDavis-j8q]

The 26 cruiser does. I have 5 thru holes supporting everything from bilges to water systems. Depends which model. The courser does as well I believe.

[@jrr1lp]

Very well said, Tim. We have a couple boats, but our little Santana 525, a lot like the San Juan, is a great boat for beginners and my partner and her kids learned a lot on it quickly.

[@ruthmoreton6975]

I plan to save up and do the Royal Yachting Association's Competent Crew qualification to learn the basics of sailing. Though like you I could just learn from other people who sail. There's not requirement in the UK for the qualification. I'd just feel good to have it.

[@awuma]

These sorts of courses are good but rather expensive. I did the International Certificate of Competency (ICC) with International Yacht Training for coastal waters, sail

[@ruthmoreton6975]

@@awuma thank you. I'm in my 50's and I don't own a house and never will. I have been sailing dinghies and though I've not done the qualification still I can sail to level 3 standard. I've taken more than a year away from sailing due to shoulder injury but I'm strong enough to get back to it now. I will look into the ICC courses.

[@ruthmoreton6975]

sadly it seems "Boating For Less" is only available from the United States and I'd pay more in shipping than for the book.

[@clintontaylor8904]

I own a chrysler 26..have sailed it all over lake superior Chrysler sailboata are extremely well built No joking i once sailed my 26 thru 75mph straight line winds on lakw rathbun,suffered maybe 10 knockdowns and she handled it well

[@GordonDavis-j8q]

Fixed or swing keel?

[@clintontaylor8904]

@@GordonDavis-j8q swing keel The storm happened on May 7th 2023 lake rathbun ,iowa..several tornadoes were in the area when we encountered 75mph winds. Suffered maybe 10 knockdowns and had the mast head under water at one point.

[@GordonDavis-j8q]

@@clintontaylor8904 I believe it. I had the swing keel out of mine this year. Bit of a bitch but awesome if a feller goes a ground lol.

[@clintontaylor8904]

@@GordonDavis-j8q i think I've seen your posts on the chrysler FB page. I have a few posts on therr as well boat named Kalamazoo gal I found records in 1978 a guy sailed a chrysler 26 solo in the transpac race sandiego to hawall...I assume it was the fixed keel version

[@GordonDavis-j8q]

@@clintontaylor8904 lol maybe. Mine started life for a family on the ICW, then up to the Northwest Territories in Canada before I bought her as a salvage vessel in 2020. She was gutted and rebuilt until being dismasted last spring and got rebuilt a second time lol. This year we are stretching her waterline to 28 feet for shits and giggles. The advatages of being a boat builder....we have her weight shaved down to 3900 lbs now according to the crane operator that lifted her this fall from 5500 at purchase.

[@sirjabbas]

Tim - love the vid. I'm looking to get into sailing and these vids really help with the planning and heads up on whats going to happen over the next few years. Love the channel mission. Please don't forget Lady K with all the other stuff you have going on! I find your advice really useful and down to earth. More vids on this subject is surely going to be popular in the sailing community. Cheers and high 5 from UK 💪

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks so much!

[@SailingwithSparrow]

Just getting started on my sailing adventure. Making my way home on my new boat now. I just wanted to thank you for all the inspiration along the way!! ❤

[@LadyKSailing]

That's awesome, congratulations on the new boat!

[@SailingwithSparrow]

@LadyKSailing thank you!! So excited!!

[@thesailingfanatic2297]

100% agree with your last point! Great videos, way better than that other guy. Thanks for what you do!

[@teds8747]

Rule #1 - Watch Lady K. Rule #2 - Watch every other channel you can find that talks about these things (not the pretty, I am in the BVI ones) #3 - Understand what you need it to do for YOU. #4 - Make sure it fits with where you will be sailing it, and where/how to store it off-season/unused. #5 - Ongoing costs, how much/yr are you willing to spend for boat yards/harbour/maintenance etc... #6 - Write all of these needs down, and review them as you are standing on the boat you hope to buy. Liability insurance - I got mine for $40/yr with my existing insurance co. (After reading what I just wrote, I think I have been watching too much Lady K!)

[@LuisHernandez-tb4oc]

Thank you for your advice from experience and humility........ Good response from elegance and intelligence, arrogance does not teach from the heart and you do show yours. De un seguidor cubano desde España, exitos y saludos

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@UncleJoeLITE]

Great advice Tim. Get something in.good condition & accept that it's a "disposable" purchase. So something sound. ⚓

[@charlotteshaw4242]

Great video! This is a good one to help people who are new, to find a place to start. Yes, just get out there. Loved the ending, too. My boyfriend and I both enjoyed that. Good for you!!

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertscholz4486]

Hey Tim, I'm pretty sure that i will never get an answer to this question, but here goes nothing. You mentioned in this video that "you probably won't have to worry about a survey on your first boat" , well I've asked this question on many sites including yours in the past: At what price point should you consider hiring a professional marine surveyor? Everyone says never buy without a survey, but at the lower end of the spectrum it all becomes murky. As for myself, i feel that i can assess a boat's condition up to a point (I can sound the hull with a hammer, check the keel bolts, check the chain plates, check the standing rigging, check the deck for soft spots, and assess the condition of the engine -- inboard or outboard). As for my comfort zone i believe that anything over about $15k deserves the second set of eyes to look it over -- am i right or should i save the $1k and push it to $20 - $25k?

[@LadyKSailing]

Hey. I think that depends on you. People are afraid to answer that question. It’s sort of liability. No one wants to be the reason someone bought a bad boat and gets hurt or someone dies. So the answer is - always get a survey. For me, and this is just me, I trust my judgement up to about 50 grand. But, I took surveyor courses and was an ABYC member for years. Always studying and stuff. This is a question only you can answer for yourself. But my standard answer, liability concerned, is always get one. I’ve never seen anyone actually get one for a $5000 boat.

[@Monkeywrenchmotorcycles]

I don’t think there’s a magical number but a couple points; 1: if you are financing the boat a survey is most likely required, 2: if you are getting full coverage a survey is required, 3: if it’s enough money that’s it’s a significant or life changing amount you should get a survey and full coverage. What that amount is, only you can answer.

[@virtualworlds8081]

I literally clapped my hands for joy.

[@Walterpoltsamaa]

Ive been waiting for this video for a while now, thank you! Keep up the amazing work man! Once I can, I will sail.

[@LadyKSailing]

Go for it!

[@Walterpoltsamaa]

@@LadyKSailing Once I legally can I will :D You have inspired me greatly!

[@pierremitham2964]

Great clips from "twenty eight feet - life on a little wooden boat" at the beginning! another Canuck!

[@LadyKSailing]

That video is why I am here. That and wind traveller. Between the two they changed my life. I love that video.

[@foobar9220]

I know this channel is more geared towards yachting, but if someone wants to get into sailing, a dinghy or beach cat is a great option as well. They are pretty cheap, they do not require any crane to get into the water. There is no need for a costly marina, you can take most dinghies off a trailer and be on the water 30 minutes later. And there is no need for a giant truck to pull a boat with a 100 kilos around, every car can do it. If anything needs replacement, you can easily fix it yourself, even the mast top is pretty accessible The feedback is also much more direct. Weight trim really makes a difference and if you happen to mess up, you go for a swim, righten the boat and get back. All that experience translates to yacht sailing pretty easy

[@robertgold2643]

Nice closer 😁 and nicely done all round 😎 thanks for reminding me the time is now, not “when”

[@valerieb.4912]

My 1st boat was a Hobie Cat 14 at the age of 12. I paid $1,400 (new) and Her Name was IsIs. She was Ferrari Red. Sailing, deliberatly cap-sizing, putting the bow under water, taking my friends out sailing, taking out my mom, getting the mast stuck in the mud after cap-sizing with the tide going out, swimming on the aft of the boat/hanging on the Main line with Dolphins, forgetting to put the plugs in on each hull/sinking slowly, and best one last sailing under a bridge are all "Priceless". IsIs taught me resilience, encouragement, quick thinking, patience, it is ok to make mistakes, and the peace of sailing. Happy Sailing ⛵!

[@LadyKSailing]

😂

[@danielcrowell5749]

I know you’re doing awesome with the Practical Sailer partnership (watched all the great videos, love em) but word has it CL has a Summers Eve collaboration so stay humble.

[@LadyKSailing]

Hahaha 😂

[@bcmedzis]

Hahaha shots fired! He does remind me of Matthew from Big Mouth. I try to ignore his negativity while listening to certain perspectives. Being from Minnesota, I completely agree with you on the right first boat for us inlanders…. As long as the boat isn’t garbage and it has a trailer

[@tulasinba]

wow normally i don't do this. but it must be said that was a very nice good informative video i got goosebumps. keep up the good work making videos for us. i am luqman 54 years old from the nederlaan and not yet on the water i hope we see each other on the water inscha allha. very good very good👍

[@LadyKSailing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kenroy6486]

Haha we know who you were referring to at the end 😅 and you are 110% correct! Keep up the good videos

[@petervanderwaart1138]

Most places that have recreational boats have clubs. Fancy yacht clubs can cost thousands, but in many places there are clubs that cost little and are sources of friendship and advice, maybe even inexpensive dock space.

[@jenniferdumont2943]

I have this with my Cal 20 club. Costs $35 a year to be a member. They do lots of activities during the year. I’ve learned so much from fellow Cal 20 owners!

[@SimonCrouch-qu6gh]

As usual Tim, a nice production and fair comments. Love watching this stuff.

[@LadyKSailing]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@markd964]

Most excellent video and basic advice yet for those of on the edge of our first boat buy, thx

[@LadyKSailing]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@timhayward7996]

Looking healthy Tim!

[@captainmiserycustom2764]

Great advice. Love this guy

[@clintontaylor8904]

Nothing more expensive than a cheap boat. Any amount of rot or soft decking is a deal breaker

[@rfneisig1]

Touche' 😅 on too scared to show your own face! Love it!😂😂😂😂 I quit watching CL quite a while ago due his personal attacks on people!

[@sv_skidbladnir]

The best time to buy a sailboat was 10 years ago. The next best time is today :D

[@garywilliam5203]

Good video, I've been waiting for one that would help me buy my first boat

[@jackechan1311]

Perfecto, Tim! 🍁

[@mikenb3461]

Great video, as always. My only sailing regret is starting later in life. I'm working on making up for lost time though.

[@vtwinwild1]

Nice jab at CL, nice episode. Keep them coming!

[@rchap-grab]

Get a bilge keel that can use a low cost, half tide mooring and doesn't need to be lifted out to access. Trailers add extra complexity, and costs

[@bhoutdoors507]

You should do a video on a macgregor 25. Very similar to this, but with a swing keel so it can launch at any ramp. I love mine so far.

[@LadyKSailing]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqXXlYWtoNWShJYsi=-ozmfeegSmNRY0AG :)

[@awuma]

@@LadyKSailing In Poland, they make high-quality real sailboats with internal ballast, drop masts with A-frame, swing centreboards and rudders with about 1 foot minimum draft. In Ontario, there's a dealer importing TES boats, (TES Yacht Canada). Such boats open up all sorts of inland waters, e.g. the Kawarthas, resembling the Mazurian Lakes of Poland. Much sturdier than Macgregors, but eminently trailerable. The mast can be lowered in a few minutes to go under low bridges.

[@chrisfelekos6750]

Great Video!

[@mikemendes7598]

Let me correct a couple of things. First, some marina's DO require insurance. I live in Colorado, so I am in perhaps a different situation than on the coasts, but our local marina won't even let you on the dock without it. (Same for some storage facilities) Further, EVERY boat is a trailerable boat since the reservoir freezes over the winter. 2nd - a survey is not necessarily required for insurance. I have an early Farrier folding trimaran called a Super Tramp, and I have insurance through Geico for about $300 a year, no survey required.

[@awuma]

In my experience with keelboats in the 30 foot range, all marinas required insurance, and all insurance companies wanted a survey.

[@davidhowell7901]

Great stuff! Keep it up.👍

[@LadyKSailing]

Thank you! 👍

[@Americanmuscle1st]

Please get back to the Bahamas tim those vids were great

[@josephmanning1438]

The San Juan 24 is a proven blue water boat. Don’t believe me? then check out the thread on Sailing Anarchy about the chap sailing around the world on one. Some of the best reading you’ll find on the internet. :-)

[@agaziofamily2345]

I bought my cheap sailboat on auction from Boat Angels donated boat at the of the season a year ago. I got lucky because you can't really check these out before hand but I figured out where the boat was and talked to the marina owner. He knew the boat; it's a small marina and he told me it was a good boat. He also let me know it had it's own cradle which wasn't mentioned and how much winter storage and summer dockage cost (on lake Erie). It's a 1976 Pearson 30 and had it's sails and the motor ran. It cost me $20, plus the $300 auction fee. I put it in the water in the spring and it floated all season. I got insurance online through Progressive and told them it was worth $3500, they charge me $30 a month and had no problem issuing it. I had personal problems that kept me from getting too far on it, but next year is the year!

[@LadyKSailing]

Sounds like a great deal!

[@HershelStimsQuA]

I don't know how any common person can keep up with all of this. People say it's a do-able hobby and i LOVE the sea, but i'm pretty sure none of those folks are living paycheck to paycheck. I guess true freedom has a cost, and its incredibly steep. Sorry to be a downer, just sad knowing i'll only be able to enjoy the sea through these videos. (And youre doing a great job!) Keep it up so folks like me can live vicariously. Cheers!

[@HershelStimsQuA]

Thanks for the reassurance Lady K! LOL. god, what a world.

[@BigDreamsBoating]

I 100% agree just get what you can afford

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

Great episode 👏 thank you. I stopped listening to CL a long time ago. Posts alot of episodes an says he sails 8,000 hrs a year n doesn't even own a boat.

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@jesuschrist-alphaomega]

​@@LadyKSailing thank you for everything you do for us.

[@richardduval9237]

Thank you

[@celticwanderer89]

Can You possibly do a review of all the other stuff we may need to keep in mind as hopeful new boat owners (insurance, storage options, maintenance, dock fees etc)? I feel like there is so much more to it than just buy a boat and start sailing, it's a little intimidating to say the least 😅 any advice on the broader scope of sailboat ownership would be appreciated!❤

[@mikefougere]

I saw a free hobie 16 today in Connecticut.

[@LadyKSailing]

Nice!

[@bowdezaufa2609]

I know what KZbinr you're talking about 😂. And you're right

[@PierreBoutet-v6n]

An other very important item to check is the rudder. It is a common point of failure .

[@SalingSamantas]

Yeah mine's on a trailer I estimated weighs 5,000 lb. The problem is right now I don't have anything big enough to pull it so it sits on the trailer at the marina for the winter. I'm looking to change that situation but not sure exactly what I'm going to do yet. Leaning toward a step fan with a diesel and 18-ft cargo bag to build a stealth camper with diesel with the Allison. Should be more than enough to pull around about and then I might end up taking it with me elsewhere anyway.

[@awuma]

A Chevrolet Suburban would do it. Yves Gelinas towed a 9000 lb (4100 kg) Alberg 30 on a trailer around North America using an old Suburban (this was after he had sailed that boat around the world single-handed).

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

The guys from boatfools found a unique boat this week offered with its own accomodation a unique vintage design hand built by a master seaman ..just requires a new owner with the right attitude and love for vintage wooden boats. Perfect engine low hours bronze fittings stainless ... Etc etc. Even its own unique owners manual.🧙🏼‍♂️ But theres a lot of marinas and anchorages where people just have to sell or offload a older or smaller boat due to a death or change in circumstances. But if your ready willing and able.. theres a lot of older boats out there going for used car prices or conveniance deals. Though you might have to search some gunk holes, barns or corners of fields.

[@tomlpdx]

Good advice as usual Tim. I definitely know which guy you are talking about. I refuse to watch his stuff now. How is Charlie the Truck coming along?

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks for watching! Been doing lots of work on Charlie - new video coming soon! 😎

[@samuelthomas9758]

I've grown up sailing I'm 17 planning a gap year to the islands. I've rebuilt my Compac 16 that I've had for about 3 years now looking to upsize to a cape Dory 26 or 28.

[@LadyKSailing]

That sounds like a great plan!

[@mikrascally]

Was that ending comment a smack down to CL's rant on you? Well played Captain. Well played.

[@keshermedia]

@10:13 This is a small community and I can easily imagine what channel this constant "sh-t talking" *might* be referring to... it doesn't take much effort! 🙈🙈🙈 Thank you for another excellent video and encouragement to get off the couch and get out there! 👍👍👍

[@mikeh720]

@10:26 - not too specific a jab 😄😂 I don't care how many miles he claims to have, his opinion isn't worth dirt until he gets on camera to prove he knows his main sheet from a jib halyard.

[@YvanLajeunesse]

To scared to show there face…..Lol thats funny 😂👍🏻

[@JeffreyDRein]

Chris and tim should do a colab!

[@thatguyiknow1]

Was that a jab at ChasingLatitudes at the end? Wait i need popcorn!

[@diabeticnomad]

I’m ready to buy live in a state that I can’t really get out of atm and don’t really know how to sail

[@notwhatiwasraised2b]

Got any tips on how to liveaboard and where?

[@GordonDavis-j8q]

Isnt CL the dude that hasnt had a boat for a while?

[@ebutuoyotwen]

@10:15 🙂

[@AlAl-pu1oh]

Buying your 1st boat depends where your going to put in the water... small lake would never want a solid keel because you would get stuck all the time. Better a swing keel 1st for your 1st boat.... so you don't get stuck on a shallow waterway. Also you did not talk about the sail quality.