Sailing full TIME, What size sailboat do you actually need

Sailing full TIME, What size sailboat do you actually need
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Welcome to Chasing Latitudes! Have you ever imagined the smell of the ocean air as your boat crashes through the waves? The freedom that comes from casting off the bow lines and heading out to sea to explore new places you can’t reach by car or airplane? Then this channel is for you.
You will not see white sand beaches here, restaurant reviews, beach parties, selfies or Japanese knives. What you will find is factual information based on decades of sailing experience.
My channel is specifically meant for one thing and one thing only, to help YOU find your new to you fancy-dancy yacht of your dreams and get on the water in the fastest, most time efficient manner.
Don’t get caught up in looking at old boats! I focus on mostly newer vessels, built in 2000 or later because I want you to spend as much of your time as possible sailing, not practicing your restoration skills on an old boat attempting to bring it to its former glory.
You want to take advantage of the amazing newer technology and modern hull designs when it comes to sailing. This is going to make your vessel far easier to sail solol or short handed and make them far more comfortable and efficient to live aboard full time or even just weekenders without buying more boat than you need.
I offer a wide variety of services including consulting where I will take you through the entire process of how to budget properly, choosing what vessel size will work for your needs, what type of vessel, I will help you shop for vessels, determine offer prices, schedule surveys, talk with brokers, teach you how to do your own pre-survey, walk you through hiring the correct surveyor and help you avoid all of the common pitfalls that you will find when purchasing used sailing vessels.
The consulting does not stop there, I will be with you every step of the way and long after you have purchased your vessel as consulting also comes with lifetime access to the members area,.
Chasing Latitudes hosts a large, active private members area where the members are more than happy to offer their own experience to solve problems, host private videos for ASA Sailing quizzes (ASA 101, 103, & 104), and live stream videos which feature anything from member cruising to boat shopping, boat comparisons, and other live content with chat from the subscribers to my KZbin channel and channel members.
It’s time for YOU to get on the water. Come aboard!

[@zapperguy1]

The best thing i love about your videos is that you say it as it is with not sugar coating. Thanks for being real.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you

[@Pelican5077]

13 years full time on our 35 ft sailboat. Built in 2005. With solar panels and davits/dink we measure 39ft. No need for anything larger.

[@SpeedDemonExpress]

I think choosing a yacht that offers shade at the helm and some protection from the elements is critical for long trips.

[@charlesreid9337]

I legit used to hate this channel because of some of the things in a few of the videos but ive come to absolutely revere it over time. He gives what is basically "practical, realistic" advice

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thanks

[@akdog9483]

I have been on a Chasing Latitudes hiatus. Huge deficit on my part. Your videos speak directly to where I am. Thank you for making these fantastic Videos!

[@robertcarlclayton7724]

Thank you sir! You keep me in reality on my quest for the cruising life style!

[@MrYort13]

Question? I heard shore power was outrageous in some ports. Could to chat about that on another video. Thanks for your efforts.

[@sproket168]

Just get your solar sorted out. It's cheap ass chips now. Cloudy days put 2L in the generator, start it, and go out for a coffee.

[@sailingfabule1805]

The issue is that most systems when connected to shore power will only use the shore power, which is the case on our Boréal 47.2. To use the onboard renewable power source I need to manually switch off the shore power by setting the shore current to zero, and only use the shore power to top off the batteries (800Ah LiFePO4) from time to time at night when the solar don’t produce. Then you benefit from your power generation and minimize the shore drain. For information we do all the cooking with electricity which uses about 1.5-2 kWh per day for full meals 2-3 persons. Good luck and see you on the water.

[@francisverhelst9375]

@@sailingfabule1805this is NOT true. Just adapt the parameters of your MPPT solar charger and shore charger so that shore charges the batteries up to 70% and the rest has to come from the solar. More over with a Victron inverter charger you can limit the current you will take from shore to the Amps you choose. On our boat we set it to 2,5 Amps max. The rest will be supplied through the inverter from your batteries. All in all we only very very rarely use any shore power with 400Watt of solar and 350 Ah of Lithium

[@SpeedDemonExpress]

I like the idea of having a boat for island hopping for a few days and coming back home. At least as a starter boat.

[@francisverhelst9375]

I am watching this vlog in the Canaries on our 2010 43ft benetau oceanis. We, 2 of us, are living since a few years full time aboard and have plenty of place. Running costs are 5 to 6 k€ per year INCLUDING full insurance (boat is insured for 145k€) we did the Atlantic circuit 5 to 6 years ago. Nothing broke down, not really much extra running costs. Blue water sailing boats are a term invented for a positive description of an old derelict boat. And boat life is exactly as hard as you want to make it, we have an easy relaxed boat life.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

I love your definition of a Bluewater boat, 100% agree

[@ahoneyman]

Buy a boat for the sailing you will definitely do and rent one for things you maybe want to do someday. If you want a boat for cruising the Keys and the Bahamas buy that boat. If you want to sail in Greece someday charter a boat in Greece and sail away. Don't buy a 50 foot ocean crosser that's too big and expensive to do the Keys.

[@danhofmann9713]

At some point you have to talk about the downsides of similar lwl and loa like smashing your bow in with the anchor

[@evinwhiteson4902]

I like the jumping blond third from the left

[@pcry8185]

Comment to help the KZbin algorithm. This is a good channel.

[@adriennec6033]

I am a native NYer 😊 I have subbed in. I will be buying a boat soon. Getting a lot of great info from you! For 2 women what type of boat should we start with? I want to go island hopping in the Caribbean for the winters here in NYC. I'm a combat army veteran and want to be relatively self-reliant. I want a catamaran 😅 but think I'm going to start with a monohull.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@adriennec6033 just start with a cat if that's what you want, no reason to spend the time or money on a mono, leopard 40 is great for island hopping

[@grayman7208]

however, over forty foot, the marina docking prices skyrocket.

[@grayman7208]

@ABC gang yep, even more money.

[@nutsandbolts432]

At the least, your consistent. You have preached the same thing since I started watching. Now I watch these to see if something changed your mind.

[@kenlinnington4771]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to make great videos. cheers. Ken

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, I sincerely appreciate it

[@joemizerk7811]

I really appreciate your videos!! You cut through all the BS! I hope to be sailing in the 2-4 years and will definitely be using your services when ready.

[@gotsome45]

Great video. Thank you.

[@davefletch3063]

As you get newer you double the initial cost of the boat so that should be considered

[@benthornal7158]

very helpful info. Thank you!

[@aeneas-sails]

You do provide smiles.

[@briancall5794]

Great video I learn something from each one of them.

[@CalebLeverett]

I love how hard on sailing KZbinrs you are. 🤣🤭

[@joemeatmama2267]

Keep up the good work. Love the videos. Keep 'em coming. 🤙

[@luissaugustoo]

When you say 40k, you mean the reveneu for 1 year?

[@titanicstowaway5899]

Love watching your videos.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

thank you for taking the4 time to watch, I sincerely appreciate it

[@fawqman2764]

Another good vid. Thanks Chris!

[@geraldhowse8597]

Hi chris. Best videos

[@sproket168]

38 foot minimum if its just you and your girl going offshore. Bigger also helps with safety

[@BurakBorhan]

Great info. Thank you 🙏

[@danc2323]

Great info Chris!

[@oztamari]

Love your content ❤

[@tomhenry4993]

Always great advice, always funny!

[@ericisexploring]

How do you feel about these newer boats with dinghy garages?

[@carlmason6477]

Ty so much for these videos!

[@ChrisHolman]

I only want to cruise the Carribian, I'm thinking a 34'-40' Cat

[@garycampbell6821]

Excellent advice

[@maluhiasurfer]

Good stuff! Thanks!

[@fishdaddy4797]

👍 Enjoyed it yet again!

[@stevecook7984]

Love your advice 😊😊😊

[@chrissawyer8548]

Get to see you back Chris

[@dominicfrei6381]

Hi Chris, Watching alot of your videos, researched for now over a year and analyzed in depth our needs, I nailed down our future Sailboat selection to be either a Beneteau 473 or the Beneteau 48 in a 3 Cabin version. Which one (and why) would you choose if you could? Many thanks 🙏🏼 in advance for a short feedback…🙏🏼🏝️ Dominic

[@flydr2]

Great info. Thanks

[@chcgo2undaground]

The hull is shaped the same as a canoe, what happens when you get into a sea state 3 or even 4? My guess is the bow will jump up and down like a schoolyard seasaw.....

[@flaparoundfpv8632]

Can you repeat the part about the LOA vs LWL for another six and a half minutes please? I didn't quite catch that "little breakdown".

[@pathwds]

Very useful information

[@IndieChefster]

My fave channel.

[@markymarknj]

Wasn't the Pacific Seacraft 40 what Sailing Project Atticus got for their 2nd boat? I haven't watched them in ages, so I don't remember for sure.

[@southernfriedkiwi6340]

Yes.

[@blackhawkteam8625]

a darn good choice on their part.

[@garfieldferguson6502]

Great videos 👍

[@russellesimonetta9071]

I,d love a 38' wharram tiki! You can go anywhere with one of thosell

[@jhallgrimsson]

Great advice. Glad to see you are out of KZbin hell.

[@Montenegro651]

Hello for the algorithms!

[@TripsToInfinity]

Cool vid!

[@bewendt]

Thank you!

[@javierechevarria1548]

Great video my friend

[@jasonmasters2098]

Thank you

[@DaddymackLV]

Chris - are you going to the St. Pete's boat show?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Not likely

[@DaddymackLV]

@@ChasingLatitudes bummer -

[@MrMediterrano]

What is the ideal 2-cabin sailboat size for coastal cruising for 2 people who don’t want to have to visit a marina more than once a week at the most and want to have onboard all amenities ie A/C, heating, hot water, water-maker, extra fridge, solar, autopilot, wind-vane, SUP, diving gear for 2, dive compressor, generator, foldable bike, satellite internet, EPIRB, Iridium Go, spare anker, spinnaker, gennaker, code 0, lazy bag, spinnaker pole, covers for navigation instruments, rudders, winches etc? I would assume anything smaller than Beneteau 45 will be too small.

[@ChasingLatitudes]

You'd want a 50 for all that crap

[@MrMediterrano]

@@ChasingLatitudes Are u sometimes in BVI? If yes, how much and how long would it take to deliver a sailboat like a Beneteau 45 from there to Liguria?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@MrMediterrano that would be 6 to 8 weeks amd cost close to 30k

[@MrMediterrano]

@@ChasingLatitudes including everything? Your flights, fuel, water, food, marina costs etc?

[@ChasingLatitudes]

@@MrMediterrano no that's just your basic capt cost for a trip that long

[@flydr2]

Thanks again..

[@MHow1900]

Having that bow straight down makes the LWL appear better in your calculation. It doesn’t provide any additional living space over a bow that cuts back. 🤔

[@jra55417]

yeah it does. provides storage space (eg chain locker) that doesn't encroach on living space

[@stephennowlan2637]

@@jra55417look how flat the bottom is on the boats that have a LWL close to LOA. Where do you think all the tanks and auxiliary equipment go - in the furniture where a deep bellied boat leaves lots of room for food, clothes, and spare parts because the 100 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water are in the keel and bilge where it should be. Even try and find that tank capacity on a plumb bow 40 footer

[@markybolton]

Did you make one on what cat size you need?

[@thegram9207]

Well , that's easy : a Canova 142 .

[@billybob77100]

Hey don't we know someone with this absolute stunning sailboats. Seacraft40😁 OOHH YA that small you are talking about, I get some things all mixed up😂 these days getting old. A Benetaeu 40 now I am drulling all over myself, you just like to tease some of us 😛

[@Msjflo702]

Hi ❤

[@davidamburgey9398]

Hi & thanks

[@calebduncklee]

Hello

[@CogitareEstVivere]

Hello 😀

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Hello 😊

[@makeshakebake]

Hi Chris, I just bought your package (e-book and spreadsheet) mentioned in this video and the spreadsheet is missing from the download. Any chance of getting this sorted as all the comms are a noreply email.. thanks mate!

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Absolutely just show me a direct email chris@chasing latitudes.com

[@mikelind2762]

Starting to think about boats again...Go Bitcoin!

[@MrBiondopc]

Great

[@Milciadesbrea]

Hello!

[@insight1256]

Hello 😎

[@JacktheRipper-dx8vq]

RELAX!!!!!......DUDE!!

[@BobHutchins]

Hello. :)

[@brianziegler1980]

Thanks for info 👍🏻😊

[@ChasingLatitudes]

Thank you for watchinb

[@dustyrose6883]

Lo❤ve it

[@MrMandrillen]

Gr8 m8 I r8 8/8

[@corvavw6447]

Moet een waterbed en een ligbad hebben.😂

[@shannoncash3237]

😊

[@wyorunner7235]

Yuuuuge size 😂

[@WhiteRavenSong]

Incredibly incredibly incredibly incredibly… maybe would be helpful to find another word to use , lmao 😅

[@johnq.public2621]

😃👍👏👏👏

[@trebledog]

Meh, too loud too crass.

[@deankoch7305]

Cool.

[@LarryLMelton]

Hello

[@Creek-Critter]

Hello

[@Creek-Critter]

Hello