This WEIRD Old Boat Could Take You ANYWHERE [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

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Fisher boats have retained much popularity with boat enthusiasts who sought a comfortable blend of a traditional sailing vessel and a motoryacht.
Over a thousand Fishers were built over the years and its classic appearance yet practical design has helped this style vessel remain popular.
“About Time” is a comfortable liveaboard or a great boat to explore the Caribbean. With its trawler style bow, canoe stern and pilot house with high, molded bulwarks, “About Time” is ready for her next owner.
Stepping aboard one immediately notices the Fishers stability and seaworthiness. Its wide and easy to navigate topsides lead back to the teak accented cockpit forward the canoe style stern. The pilothouse is accessed through a companionway door just to port of the centerline, forward of the cockpit.
Entering the cozy pilothouse, you have excellent visibility 360 degrees and substantial elevation to easily see forward and aft. A companionway located starboard of the centerline leads one down into a comfortably sized salon with galley to port. A settee, table and seating for five is located forward of the galley.
The head is located to starboard, across from the galley, next to the companionway to the upper helm. Moving forward, a roomy and comfortable sized V berth with storage below. She comes with an Avon inflatable tender, Tanbark sails, and many spare parts.
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List Price: $84,500
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[@mildandbitter]

Nothing could be LESS weird than a Fisher! Proper boat, great lines and good performance.

[@timmitchell6267]

Not a weird boat.. this is a classic and incredible boat. Missed my chance at one 4 years ago and have been looking ever since

[@someotherdude]

Weird boat. Canoe stern for starters. The look beautiful, but they simply aren't worth it, too hard to mount a motor, too hard to hang a ladder, impossible to have steps, or a step-thru, and utterly compromising on cockpit room.

[@acousy31]

I sailed one of these boats across the North Atlantic in 1985, good safe boat, roll your gutz out, no good to windward, but again very sturdy and built to take a pounding. You could go anywhere in one!!!

[@alaskanchannel2751]

Terrible into the wind with shallow keel

[@deckiedeckie]

@@alaskanchannel2751 ?????

[@paulslevinsky580]

A friend had a Fischer 47 (actually 53'). It was gorgeous!!! Three state rooms, two heads, full dedicated engine room, large galley with full-sized fridge....Built like the rock of Gibraltar. Fischers are beautiful world cruisers.

[@blueocean2510]

They are called Fisher, the Rogger is a superior sail boat.

[@paulslevinsky580]

@@blueocean2510 spelling nazi

[@johnwatt3705]

Congratulations! Fisher 37 is one of my all-time favorite motor sailors.

[@matvinnels42]

Love these weird old classics! Keep up the great work!!!

[@MrBcummings8521]

Thats the perfect boat for me to start my solo sail in 10 years. Deff would like to score something like this when i start shoping.

[@nuttick]

Head has a Pullman-style washbasin’ hidden behind that teak panel above the toilet. You can see the finger pull. It’s a neat feature that makes the most of a small space. Also, not weird. 😊

[@teeheeteeheeish]

I'm here because there is one of these in pristine condition here in Olympia, WA. She is a real head turner. I agree with your assessment on the pricing. I have seen these go for half of that, and in better condition. Brokerages always overestimate, and hope they can convince sellers that what they have is gold when its probably just brass.

[@gregorychaney7604]

I really miss Randy's perspective. Good luck on your new venture. This boat looks like it would be excellent for Northern cruising. Cheers from Alaska

[@davidmwood560]

I had a Fairways Fisher 46 many years ago. Best boat I ever owned, bar none!

[@GERntleMAN]

First thought it's a Yawl, with a misan that far at the stern. But the rudder is really at the very end. Intriguing boat, well suited for sailors of age. I could see myself sailing this when 70+.

[@kevinmencer3782]

That's a generous salon for a boat that short. I've seen much bigger vessels with much smaller living areas.

[@highplainshollarhomestead3188]

Wow...I'm in love. I love the style of this boat. Beautiful

[@treywest268]

For the price this isn't bad at all! Does need some work and TLC but I am sure it would be a fantastic coastal cruiser overall!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

These boats were built not far from me at Northshore who also built Southerleys. Great boat for many conditions. The boats are not dissimilar to fishing boats so that would be a wheelhouse not really a doghouse. Andy UK

[@drx1xym154]

now you in the doghouse, buddy! wheel house or pilot house - as the pilot, pilots the vessel via the helm or wheel! You make the call! All dogs go to Heaven!

[@Gtfobcso2024]

This is a beautiful work of art.

[@atxsailor452]

Love the pilot house on these sailboats! Great walk through vid!

[@jacktyler7599]

Spend a little time in the North Sea and English Channel, and you will discover how SUITABLE, not weird, these Fishers are. And compared to the RNLI rescue boats that must deal with the worst of conditions, these Fishers are absolutely svelte. Different horses for different courses.

[@douglaschristie2879]

My wife and I have owned this good old boat (we've always referred to it as a character boat and it never fails to attract attention) for the past dozen years and it has taken us many sea miles around Tampa Bay, up and down the west coast of Florida and far offshore..While I can appreciate the videographers presumably good intentions here, he passes on some inaccuracies such as no shower or sink in the head.... if he had pulled on the finger hole behind the head, which is visible in his video, he would have found the tilt out sink, similarly he would have found a sink under the lid of the vanity in the captains quarters (those are sailbags on that berth, it's not actually being used for storage) and there is a cockpit shower, which can be seen on the port side next to the door. The boat was originally equipped with a diesel stove in that brass corner, never wood but it was long gone before we bought the boat which is now equipped with a 20K BTU A/C/heater. Regarding the textual information scrolling at the end of the video, you may have noticed that the head is forward to the port side not next to the companionway on the starboard side and no, the boat is not 42 feet long, it's 37 as in Fisher 37. "Hot Water Heater not installed" should be indicating that there is a new hot water heater, but it hasn't been installed. I could drone on but I won't, suffice it to say this has been and will continue to be a great old boat for someone to enjoy, nothing weird about it. Does it need work? Oh yes, but as our first surveyor advised us, "don't put it on the hard intending to completely rebuild it, you will get discouraged and quit, keep it in the water and take it sailing" so it continues to need work and it continues to sail. Enjoy!

[@jennibaker3444]

I love this boat!

[@ellelyn2000]

Nice of you to add this information, such a fantastic boat. I personally think it's ok as is.

[@JimDog794]

I think it's a lovely boat. I like the style and features it has and would be proud to own her if I could afford it. I really like the pilothouse on these boats. Give you shelter while navigating in stormy conditions.

[@davejob630]

Has It sold yet?

[@MatWalter-q3h]

I have read plenty of adds that were not as accurate as this video. I think you got FAR MORE THAN YOU PAID FOR. with a smile. Perhaps if you heard how full of sheat the agents that "try" to sell this old moldy boat are. Any sales agent is going to use this boat to show a customer why they need to spend at least $100 000. just over here... down this finger.

[@atomisum6445]

Now that's a boat!!!

[@davidday6838]

These boats are great on British waters, North sea, English Channel, and the west coast Atlantic you do feel safe

[@That_Guy_Says_Hi]

Y'know, I do believe I would seriously consider coming off my firm "Stinkpots Forever" bias for this Sea Queen. I really like the look and overall design of this li'l ol' day-sailer, lol.

[@Sonny_Eclipse]

Being a master craftsman well past my prime, if I were significantly younger this is a boat I could sink my teeth into and turn into a nice, very comfortable cruiser.

[@dustinfrost5214]

Our just sink it

[@saillaw2]

Did I see that correctly that the mizzen is sheeted to the stern-pulpit? I know its not a big sail but that seems sketchy. The windlass for the anchor looks like it needs a major fiberglass re-do for the mount. Was that engine oil I saw in the bilge? The boat looks like it has been seriously neglected, that price looks a bit insane for the amount of work this needs.

[@lardal1502]

That’s not all the air horns are in the pilot house below the forward windscreen. I hope they are not permanently mounted there.

[@douglaschristie2879]

If you look carefully at the upper apex of the pushpit you can see a loop, that was the original sheeting location for the mizzen boom from the manufacturer, didn't give much control but was apparently strong enough. I moved the sheet control to the base location using two sets of boom tackle, never any gybing and much better sail control, easily handled by the smallest crew member.

[@alholston-smith7631]

This motor sailer actually has two helm positions, the rudder post extends out the rear deck behind the cockpit (visible in the stern shot) which takes a tiller handle, to give you a traditional tiller helm in the cockpit. This also serves as an emergency steering setup in case of a failure in the pilot house wheel helm control.

[@garrymartin6474]

I always wanted a Fisher , fabulous go anywhere boats

[@stephenmajor5498]

Wow! I'm not sure if it's the optimism of your youth or the pessimism of my life experiences as an adult but at least we both agree that this baby needs a fresh diaper and some extra TLC. Hopefully, she'll be adopted by some good-hearted person with the means of providing her a proper home to live out the rest of her days. Thanks for the honest video.😊

[@captainflipflop8805]

Last boat my dad owned was a Fisher 37. My evil stepmother sold it within a week of him dying, didn’t even ask if i wanted it 😢

[@roadboat9216]

Came very close to buying one of these. Had it under contract but engine ( a yanmar). Failed survey. Lots of metal filling in oil. Ouch. And yes they are over priced in my opinion too. A good friend of mine took his Fisher 32 non stop from England to Ft Lauderdale via the rhumb line. Very capable boats. Kind of chopped up accommodations but just a special unique boat. I had another boat that had that Ford Lehman diesel in my Cal ll-46. Great engine.

[@LearningtheLines]

We've debated picking one up here in NS as there's a few here after sailing across the pond. Ultimately they're awesome boats but just too slow for us.

[@roadboat9216]

@@LearningtheLines I m just a sucker for the lines. Just so salty. I met a guy when I was cruising the South eastern Caribbean that was cruising on one and loved it. When it came time to bash into the trades they just put the pedal down and off they go, dead to windward. Not a bad trade off. And off the wind if there’s a little breeze they are fine. In very light air, not so good.

[@douglaschristie2879]

@@roadboat9216 We've driven this boat into 55 knot headwinds and big seas, gets down to about 2-3 knots but keeps going. Light air with the drifter up will still make 2-3 knots....

[@douglaschristie2879]

Engine is a Ford Sabre, not a Lehman, it was completely rebuilt in 2016 and the hour meter was replaced, currently showing about 400 hours.

[@johnmillman2048]

Motor sailer , doesn't get much better. Doldrum buster.

[@alaskanchannel2751]

If you want to see boats that need work go to alaska, this boat looks great

[@suffolkalaska]

Nothing 'weired' about a Fisher if you have sailed in Norther Europe. My father build one out from the hull and deck GF beautiful very comfortable solid boat.

[@Nahngunnarson]

My experience with Fishers exposed poor quality control in hull fabrication that leads to significant issues. Love the design, especially the largest size, but they will need expensive fiberglas work with age. On the 37, the high bow restricts visibility from the pilot house.

[@AndreAndre-yd5gw]

The ones in England got no such issue. The problem is the lack of maintenance in usa.

[@Jasper_Seven]

Wishing y'all continued success!

[@gliderrider]

The motor well looks a little tight to me. Hard to work on stuff on the sides.

[@fullnelson3028]

How do you maneuver a boat like this in a slip around other boats when the only helm is inside the house?

[@WickBeavers]

Better be stout alright. It’s gonna be so slow you’re going to hit all sorts of heavy weather. But great for tying up to a dock!

[@musictheoryexcel7578]

We are New to your site. We are BUYERS for a Trawler. However, This is Way Overpriced. We believe a Price of $40,000 is a great offer.

[@papa.mike01]

I hope whoever buys this boat does so as a passion project. She deserves it….

[@RagtimeBillyPeaches]

if you know much about cruising motor sailors, you'll recognize a Fisher. It's not a weird old boat. It's a sturdy piece of gear that will take you wherever you want to go.

[@thomasmcmullen4523]

I like that,but would like duel helm stations and duel heads

[@jacquesjonker9886]

I always give extra attention to boats with a mizzen mast. Sadly the lack of a wet head made me sad. I also would refit a wood stove.

[@rosstisbury1626]

lots of character . . thanks

[@adrianoarchie2712]

Its not weard,its a brutal trawler sailing yatch,its shame you missed trawler motor sailer . Its one hell of a real boat ,id just die to own it

[@Gladtobeleaving]

Calling this boat "weird" by someone with little real cruising experience and only doing boat "tours" with no technical information to gain KZbin dollars is deplorable.

[@lardal1502]

Keep up the good boat reviews and you will be far ahead. of other brokers. You can tell when a walk through video is done by a broker because there are usually no panoramic shots; only close-ups of areas that are in good shape to hide the water stains around port lights etc. They jump from one part of the boat to another so the viewer can’t get a good idea of the layout. The quality of broker shot videos is poor, like they don’t want to do them at all.

[@adammallerman8153]

You kept saying the boat needed work but it didn't look too bad. You did not say anything about the condition of the rigging, sails, or if the engine works. Was there water in the bilge? Work can mean anything from full on project to new cushions and head liner.

[@swimcat2333]

Big easy type captain's chair would be nice

[@thomasmcmullen4523]

Water is what 8# lbs per gallon with all those walls and deep is there enough scuppers to drain all the water if over washed. ?

[@tyrotrainer765]

This is a lovely boat but it reminds me of my first sailboat, a 1978 Westerly 25. Paid $10,000.... because I fell in love with it, at first sight. What a mistake. It was a money swamp; it had no working depth sounder, no GPS, the toilet didn't work properly, headroom was only 5ft 6"....everything was wrong with it. That's when I learned it's better to use an independent surveyor, get a dispassionate view.

[@fishheds]

You'd be better to back your way down the side when entering the cockpit, then drop your inboard leg onto the settee, like rewinding your trip forward.

[@douglaschristie2879]

if you aren't carrying a camera over your shoulder the transition is still narrow but there is standing rigging immediately to hand.

[@adrianoarchie2712]

I know the 37 well,the 34er is pokey but 37 is really super boat and i would love to own one but 84k is joke price 30k real value today . The 37 has mega blend of space but its still a boat .

[@chloetzang631]

The 46 has way more room and cabin space

[@simonjohnson1]

You would have to like rolling around a lot and going very slowly under sail.

[@simonzur8523]

Very informative. Thank you. One question. Are there fees associated with docking/storing the dingy when you go ashore?

[@kadammikkelmus863]

What is the price of the boat ? What is the length (size) of the boat ?

[@blueocean2510]

What did it cost when it was built? It is 40 years old. It may be difficult to get parts, and to insure. With strict regulations in the EU it may no longer be possible to visit EU waters, or ports.

[@fibber2u]

Great video. What about the keel?

[@thomasmcmullen4523]

And I'd like to know the keel type ? Looking for full or modified full keel

[@DavidBlackadar]

That's quite the Informed, survey...

[@lardal1502]

I do wish you would give engine (hp.,hours ) and tank size specs. These ones with the 80hp engines only have 100 gal. fuel; 40 gal. fresh water and 24 gal. black water tanks. The current specs are for 110 hp yanmar engine ; 120 gal. fuel ; 100 gal fresh water in two 50 gal. tanks and black water tankage is not listed that I can find.

[@Chokechain1111]

Sweet boat ,i would take it around the horn no prob

[@sawyerdave1]

Me wantee, if I wanna go fast I’ll get on my motorcycle 😂

[@trainstation56]

Thanks!

[@LearningtheLines]

Thank you John!

[@trainstation56]

You are welcome!

[@warrenthorp]

These boats are still being built (in Sri Lanka)

[@douglaschristie2879]

priced well over 650K....

[@blueocean2510]

Have you contact details, in Sri Lanka? Thank you. # Heroes AtSea.

[@blueocean2510]

3 D Printing as in Italy and Australia could produce a good quality vessel at a reasonable price.

[@warrenthorp]

@@douglaschristie2879 I’m afraid so

[@KeepItSimpleSailor]

Old? Nah, solid, reliable, safe, and a known quantity.

[@sndspderbytes]

Don't Fishers pitch pull worse than any other desughn? Am I wrong about that?

[@derekec]

I just bought one, yet to sail it till next season. If you mean rolling, probably so...though by nature of their incredible righting ability. It's so heavily ballasted that when it rolls it pops up very quickly. Pitching...well it's a heavy boat with lot's of inertia. I'll wager it's pretty stable in pitch and the high bow helps keep the bow from dipping under the waves.

[@steveconly4811]

Truly z boat for the PNW!

[@Rouche-et6rq]

How come you do not list the price? I can of need it to see if I can afford it or not.

[@stephenmurray9850]

You have to hit the "show more" in the description .. the price is there at the bottom when it expands. They want $84K ..

[@stephencrowther524]

What’s weird about it ?

[@johngabrynowicz9869]

It's kind of weird that a boat, that actually looks like a real boat should, is considered weird looking by today's standards.

[@highplainshollarhomestead3188]

So, what's the cost of this boat?

[@douglaschristie2879]

49,500

[@tWoforgamenot1]

mine too

[@juanelbueno6078]

30.000

[@crelark]

What do you mean by ‘weird’? These Fishers have a fine pedigree! They are Rolls Royce motor sailers.

[@richardsmith9050]

My favorite boat in all the world. Weird my a#&.

[@wmmadox5465]

Looks very claustrophobic to me.

[@JohnLee-im7iu]

Interesting….

[@三千代田仲]

いつも楽しいビデオありがとうございます。私は船が欲しいのですかお金がありません。そこで沖縄の家と交換で船を所有出来ないでしょうか？よろしくお願いいたします。

[@Steve-ck3yf]

I know what I don't like & a wood burning stove lovely but I can imagine insurance.

[@benmac940]

Nice boat but not a fan of either of the cabins certainly not well thought out in that regard

[@gurnblanstein9816]

There's something wrong with you if you think a Fisher is a weird boat. It's simply a pilot house nothing weird about that.

[@seanmotta890]

Friend’s boat is in the background, and the sister ship to mine is right next door. Walked by that thing 100 times. Didn’t realize how bad a shape she was in.

[@abdullahal-muany6946]

Please spend me the price for this old boa

[@abdullahal-muany6946]

Send not spend me the price

[@RonaldRSkeen]

How much. A retired 69 yo man wanting to sail the Caribbean alone.

[@trainstation56]

I am 66 retired as well… let’s go!

[@captainkirk3697]

Me! Me! 63 I’ll go wit youse guys….

[@lardal1502]

I’m 65 this month and looking to take a boat like this to the west coast of Canada and get away from the madness of southern Ontario, Canada. I need something I can live on. The inside passage of vancouver island doesn’t get much wind in summer so a motorsailer is perfect. I could sail a boat like this south across the pacific for the winter.

[@MarcShare4Profit]

What is weird about it?

[@douglaschristie2879]

Sale pending….

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

That's 50k max..priced too high

[@thomasmcmullen4523]

And yes love her ,does she have a rich sister ? Lol

[@JamesRiner-rv1mv]

Why ain't you living the life of luxury?

[@travellingtascha]

Too bad there isn’t a wheel in the cockpit

[@flightplan1000]

Nice boat but better suited for colder climates like Pacific Northwest , British Columbia or Alaska. Your general decsription was kinda' lame, though...

[@stevenjones1171]

The Boat look Great,But the Narrator is Rambling.

[@timdunn2257]

Motorsailor - inadequate sail area, not much of a keel. Avoid.

[@ervinbeci728]

If you feel so weird about te about give it away ..or i am coming there to take it

[@blueocean2510]

The Rogger 36 is a better sail boat, £ 61K to £ 74K when built. 6 to 8 berths.

[@Haraldsvensk]

Too bad the boat is in such poor condition. Probably needs more than a little love. A lot of work and money so it is purely a matter of price if the owner gets it sold.

[@howarddavies2483]

Comprehensive commentary….well overpriced compared to Fisher 37s in UK (£50-£56000) and in far better condition

[@eengooglegebruiker4153]

I doubt if you know what you're talking about and have any knowledge about boat since the Fisher is anything but weird at all.

[@JamesRiner-rv1mv]

You are so lost my brother I'm sorry but you need to step back and say what am I doing here????

[@paulwalker6045]

great boat shame about the chancer wannabee broker ,completley put me off