The Secret Hidden Gem - A GREAT Sailboat SUPER CHEAP - Ep 222 - Lady K Sailing

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This week we talk about how to get a screaming deal on super cheap sailboats and the secret to finding those hidden gem deals on sailboats for sale but not listed anywhere. The word of mouth sailboats. And how to become ingrained in the sailing community if you are a first time sailor or first time boat buyer.

[@LadyKSailing]

Left in the blooper when I was talking about the O'Day heheheheh

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Keeping it real. I make a lot spontaneous videos on my TY channel for teaching and I gamify making vids by scoring how many edits I have to make. I leave a lot in so as not to develop an expectation of perfection from my students. Love your vid, and in this vid especially "an hour of racing is like a week of other sailing."

[@adamdennis2936]

He's so right about this. I was the excited "kid" in San Diego, crewing in whatever for 2 years. Told some sailors I'd saved 4000 bucks and they found me a sweet steal on a Tartan 30. The guy had 2 boats, just like in the video, and he said the same thing to me.. I'd like to see her go on to be used and taken care of. Best 3 years! I sailed all of SoCal, island and up a bit. I "gave" her away to a similar young guy starting a family. What a sweet little history sailors have.

[@LadyKSailing]

AWESOME!!!!

[@vincent7520]

did the same with my 30 foot sailboat which took me to Scotland, Ireland, Holland, England, and her waters (France) etc… for 25 years. The man was young and broke and I made a happy person! I was glad too as I my health doesn't allow me to sail anymore… To each generation …

[@eamonncoady9823]

Great episode. A worthy new owner is far more important to a loving owner than dollars. I gave away my last boat to a young lad who was fanatical about sailing. He used to torment me to bring him out and was a quick study. I posed him problems and then asked him why is she not happy, she should be a half knot faster in this breeze. he was not a theory sailor he was a problem solver. I loved passing on what i had learned over the years, gave out like duck to him when he wasnt watching his business . I shouted man overboard and jumped over the stern rail with a bottle of beer in my hand. That was the prelude to learning how to heave to. His mum and dad both cried the evening he took them out as captain of his own ship. He has indeed been a great successor and consults me regularly on proposed changes or improvements . It has given me so much joy.

[@Stenn333]

❤❤

[@elelegidosf9707]

I purchased a 1986 Catalina 25 for $500. It came with two working outboards; one of which I sold for $1,250, so the net effect was I got a free boat worth $5,000 plus $750 cash. The reason? The swing keel cable had snapped. That's it.

[@svkiaora]

After watching your channel for a couple years I picked up a beneteau first 42 for 7k abandon at a marina in Chicago needed little work but nothing major thanks for the inspiration!

[@LadyKSailing]

Ooooo that's awesome! GREAT FIND!

[@dmwaves]

I bought a ‘84 Hunter 34 on the cheap: $2K. Boat was clean but needing love. 3- cyl Yanmar w/ only 1100 hours was clean, but needed usual maintenance. Took her to the boat yard- had the bottom done, all through hulls replaced, packing gland repacked and prop shaft replaced. Keel bolts were fine. Then off to get replacement seat covers, sails checked out by local sail maker and new sunguard sewn on; new running rigging installed. Got her detailed and the top deck professionally painted. Got mechanicals, plumbing, pumps and appliances all dialed in. She is now just about done: mechanically sound and looking great. She has a V-berth, an aft cabin, working appliances and head . She is big enough and comfortable enough to live on. She should be a capable Bay and Coastal cruiser . One year later and I’m at in at about $17K. Circumstances of purchase were that a marina was closing and tenants had to move their boats or have then scrapped by the City owned Marina. I bought the boat from an elderly woman who had moved out of state and was planning on turning her boat over to the City to be destroyed. I am grateful to her for allowing me to buy the boat; she was grateful to find a new owner that would continue to love her boat as she had years earlier.

[@james0157]

I'd love to see how this boat is looking now!

[@Thfeyhvfdetyhbvcd]

I love my 1992 Catalina 28. Yes, 28; not 27 It has a 10’2” beam, a wheel, and a sugar scoop. Also hot pressurized water, Dodger and Bimini. Inboard diesel. Got it for $17,000 a year ago. It wasn’t listed for sale in the usual places, but on one of the sailing forums!

[@just-dl]

A word from a duffer: I don’t have a sailboat. I’d love to, but….life. Having said that, I just saw a Catalina 30’ for $9k. Financed for 5 years at $180/mo. I can dock it at a convenient marina for $400/mo. Now, I’m sure the boat is going to need work. So, if i budget $300-ish a month, that’s about $20k over 5 years. All in, that’s right at $1000/month. After 5 years, the only obligation is slip fees. For us with modest budgets, that doesn’t sound so bad, looking at it “all in.” Is it an expensive hobby? Yes. But, I think the physical/emotional rewards are better than a lot of other expensive hobbies. Good exercise. Good social interactions. Good mental exercise. One of the most shareable hobbies.

[@xbioman7882]

"An hour racing is worth more than a week sailing" - So true. I was fortunate enough to sail with a former America's Cup sailor who is very well respected around the San Francisco Bay. I had been sailing since I was 12 years old, having sailed in everything from a canoe to 50+ footers. In one day sailing with Capt. I learned more about how to handle a boat than I had in my 40+ years of sailing. I also got to race with him a couple of times and again learned so much in so short of a time that the real issue was trying to retain everything he taught me. Whenever possible, go out with people who know more than you do. You will be amazed as how much you can learn. Another great video.

[@georgewhitehouse8630]

What boats don’t sail well?

[@billware6721]

As an OTR driver ( now running the Southeast US but transported cars out of Alliston, Oakville, and Woodstock into the US for many years ) I have lots of time behind the wheel. Will definitely subscribe to the new channel 😎👍

[@amandaw8226]

I'm honestly so surprised that you don't have more than 50k subscribers. Wildly underrated as every episode is chock full of great content and advice. I'm excited to see what you find for us every week.

[@LadyKSailing]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! 🥰

[@mattholley3642]

Totally agree. I think most people would rather the other kind of sailing content, where they can watch bikini girls, blue water and white sandy beaches move across their screen for half an hour. Lady K is too informative for those types!

[@mc171]

I love when you make content explaining the history of sailboat companies and their designers. I love learning about the people who designed these boats.

[@jeffscott5133]

I am a new sailor having just finished my basic cruising standard course. My son bought a MacGregor 26S and we sailed her for the first time yesterday on Georgian Bay. It was great! According to Navionics we maxed out at 7.7 knots in a broad reach with following 3 foot waves. Not sure how good that is (or how accurate Navionics is) but I believe our hull is only good for 6 to 8 knots, so I am happy. I know some don't like the MacGregors but I like being able to trailer it at will, and it saves us a lot on slippage fees. I am just now looking around and contacting clubs as I would like to crew. I have been told that is the best way to learn and I am really looking forward to it! I might be a little late for this season, but we'll see. At least now I know what I can do when the water is too stiff to sail ... I can watch your videos! I appreciate your videos very much and the fact that you are local Ontario just like me. Thanks for making them. I look forward to seeing them all. Cheers!

[@TheCornucopiaProject-bd5jk]

Lots of cool little boats out there. My first was a 1976 Hunter 30’ which I bought for $6k in 2000. My latest boat is a 1963 30’er that I bought for $17k

[@TomScottMorgan30]

You have mixed up two models here. There is a Pearson 30, and the later Pearson 303. They are both built by Pearson, they are both 30 footers, but they are NOT the same boat. They also sail quite differently with the older Pearson 30 being more tender and faster, while the latter Pearson 303 is stiffer, more roomy, and slower.

[@heathdeangelonieves3254]

Do you have experience with both models? Do you like the 303 and/or 323? I have a Pearson 30, and boy, it is a very active sailing boat lol. Fast, but I am already ready for something steadier. Looking at a Grampian Classic 31, a Pearson Vanguard, and a Eastward Ho 31.

[@TomScottMorgan30]

Yes - I have sailed the Pearson 30, and the Pearson 303. The Pearson 30 was built to be a racer /cruiser. The Pearson 303 was built to be a crusier and not much of a racer. I sail a Morgan 30 which is every bit as "lively" and tender as you perceive your Pearson 30 to be. She heels a lot, and can quickly become a wet ride when the waves are up. All I can tell you is that it is possible to sail your boat in a less active manner if you choose to - basically reefing the main earlier and using smaller jibs. But, if heeling and spray in the face are not what you are looking for - then a Pearson 303 will be a better fit. My wife and I chartered a Pearson 303 many years ago on San Francisco Bay for a week. We carried a 90% jib and a reefed main the whole week, and rarely dipped the rail. It was not a speedster, but it was comfortable. The Pearson 303 is a much more sedate and docile sailor than the Pearson 30. Having sailed both, I would prefer sailing the older Pearson 30 over the Pearson 303. I have seen the Pearson 323, and admired the design - but have never sailed one. I imagine it is closer to the Pearson 303 in sailing style.

[@jameskiehm546]

I had a Silverton 31 Fly Bridge. It was old but in great shape. My situation changed and was living most of the year 1/3 of the US away. The guy who had the slip next to me asked if I was interested in selling. His brother in law passed away and his sister wanted a boat to spend the summer on. The Starboard engine was giving me some heartburn, I disclosed that and that was fine with him. I got rid of the boat without additional cost and his sister now had a floating cottage next to her brother. Everyone was happy.

[@jasonscott6731]

Great video, there are lots of deals out there, especially if your not afraid of an older boat and a little elbow grease . ( though there are certainly some walk away from boats) you should really go see a few and understand what you are looking at, that sleek hobie 30 or Jboat with the nice new harken gear sure would be fun on race night, but not very comfortable for regular sailing or over nighters and lets face it they are a lot of work to sail . My issue is where to keep the boat. Luckily I have a spot at a marina in Halifax that is roughly 3500 a year, but most places are far more expensive and have years + of waiting lists for a mooring ball and even longer for a slip . It makes it hard for someone new in the community to get started. Buying a boat is the cheap and easy part.

[@anibaldiogenes3920]

Tim, Ericsson boats like the 26-2 or 28+ pack so much boat in such little footage. Bruce King did amazing with these 80’s pearls. An episode would be awesome . I have not yet seen them featured in your channel

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

You are right. Some sailors want to sell a boat to someone who will care of or it. I bought a Skookum well under it's value for just that reason. After several conversations, he said he wanted me to own it and offered it at a great price. Joining a sailing club is a good start.

[@lindsayfitch7605]

Phenomenal! Fantastic! Dang I wish I could have done that in high school. Splendid work ladies!

[@curtlarson2585]

I wanted to mention my experience crewing at small Yacht club. I went a bit farther than just crewing during races. A few times a year I would just show up and help mow the lawn or mop the heads in the clubhouse as well as crew on various boats. After a few weeks, one skipper/owner bought me a set of good foul weather gear to use on his boat, and after a few months I was offered the use of a Sunfish and Wildflower and if I kept it from sinking from rainwater, a 24' Raven class racing boat. so there are many perks that can come from crewing and people will notice If you help maintain the club.

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Thanks Tim! Always appreciated.

[@davidherr4991]

Your insite on sailboats is amazing! Thank you from a soon to be retiree who is educating himself from chainells like yours. Your the best and because of you I feel like I can do this and live that life! Cheers

[@Thfeyhvfdetyhbvcd]

Too much emphasis is on these being “starter boats”. For many retirees, these will be the ONLY sailboat they will ever be able to afford! Get A Boat NOW!!! I also am a new retiree and wished I had bought a boat earlier. Now retired, we don’t need two cars; we sold one and got the boat! I’ve seen several people DIE without realizing their dreams; some younger than me. At the end, you’ll regret much more you didn’t do than what you did do. Get what you can afford, NOW.

[@richmeister1960]

Thank you. I'm in the UK, you have prompted me in to having a look at some smaller vessels.

[@ndlifeadventures]

We ran across a well taken care of Ericson 27. New sails, New bottom, well running Atomic 4. Great find for a weekend boat. We are super excited to step up from our day sailing Flying Scot to something we can sleep on.

[@simoncrouch9773]

Good show. Loved the Blooper. I used to do that so often.

[@donjames6687]

Port Angeles,WA waves a hand to you. We really enjoy all your content and hard work. Hoping you will cover Sailboat Pilothouse's. We found a beautiful one with a spiral stair down to galley. Sadly we did not write down any information. Beleive it was in Greece around 150k. No luck finding the make and model of anything close. Sunny skies and fair winds to you!

[@corradodeluca1320]

Great video. As I may have mentioned in an earlier post, I had been looking for a boat for quite a while and finally bought one at the end of last season. I am happy to see that bargains are still or again possible. Lately, both because of the several KZbin sailing channels and especially because of COVID boats had became a very hot item. I didn’t even have the time to go see one and it’d sell so fast. Sellers received multiple offers, etc… I found it really really hard to find “hidden gems”, both because people were on a hunt and most sellers knew they could get more money. It seems (I hope) that things are slowing down again. I hope so. I do want to buy an other boat eventually (bigger and blue water ready / capable) but I don’t intend to over pay or having to buy under rush / pressure… ❤

[@deeproots2259]

Subscribed to your new channel I’m definitely excited to learn and see what you do with it I’m doing my do diligence. Planning on buying and living on a boat hopefully the rest of my life. I’m 39 hopefully I’ll be on the water within the next 5 years. I’ve given myself plenty of Time this is a big commitment for myself.

[@charles.neuman18]

Great episode! Some helpful tips. You don't usually talk about this price range, but I found it interesting.

[@brice5542]

All really good stuff, passion is key imho. thanks Capt.

[@bobmeining4028]

Love your video. In regards affordable boats I would like to mention our O'Day 25; which had a shoal draft and trailer; a great starter boat for our family of 5when we were young, about 30 years ago. Every summer launch Tobermory Kingston etc to cruise for a week or 2 Killarney, 1000 islands etc. It cost us 7,500 at the time. For 6 years we owned a Hunter 33.5 and put almost 5,000 km on it ...north channel, and finally via welland to Kingston for a few years. Cost $45,000 plus duty etc. Sold it 4 years ago for what we bought it for. To keep price down we bought an old a boat as possible with aft cabin, modern layout with sugar scoop. I never thought I would own such a wonderful boat.

[@SamuelKTennis]

Thank you for the new channel, subscribed and liked. I will work on some topic suggestion over the next week or so.

[@DCGULL01]

I must be an oddball? I went from rabid one design speedster to large boat (35'- 55'). But, that allowed for Laser, Star, 470 obsession to continue, while delivering large boats all season long! I never did the trailer sailor thing...ever. But, even if the video was to help a fellow YC friend, I learned a ton!!! 😂😂😂

[@samcarrs]

This Erickson 29 I bought was going for 7 grand next to me at the marina. The old guy who owned it had a friend checking on it and he told me it could probably be had for $2500 and not to tell... I called the owned after waiting a couple days as if I was waiting to call a girl who gave me her number.. and I wasn’t crazy about her...long story short I got the boat for $2,500 outfitted with newer sails and all kinds of gear. I have completely refit my boat the past three years to live in San Juan’s. Now the boat is worth over $40k. It sits across from a 1980’s Erickson 38 that sold for $58k. I’m working on fab for stainless arch and davits now. I really get into shit! Go for it you guys! Don’t wait till your old this boat work kicks your ass but keeps you buff! Live on her while you get her going!

[@terratrekker2]

I live on the ‘86 Oday 28 and i have tons of room and full systems. Hot water pressurized also. It’s definitely a step or two up from the 27 also. I love it and its perfect for me. I have 3 years on her now. Anyways thanks for the vid. Keep the Oday vids coming preferably the 28

[@curtlarson2585]

I realize it wouldnt be very practical to cruise on it, but have you ever been asked to look into a Pearson Commander? I was just curious because I owned one and loved it. It was perfect for sailing on the San Fransisco Bay and could sleep 4 in a pinch.

[@bitsurfr46]

I was pleased to see your coverage of the Pearson 303. I actually bought one of these in Rhode Island a couple of years ago, and had it trucked to Florida. NOTE: The Pearson 303 is not the same boat as Pearson 30. Pearson built hundreds of the 30s primarily. The 303 are beamer and better outfitted for coastal cruising. I have spent a lot refitted her electrical and navigational systems- some of which I now know was unnecessary. A tablet running Navionics is a lot cheaper than a Raymarine Axiom + 9 networked. But there is definitely a learning curve with buying a boat so be too hard on yourself if you discover a better way of doing things later on.😮

[@SirCharles12357]

Love the sign off!

[@Seafariireland]

Good advice!

[@magnifiksailing]

There are a ton of HR Misil 2, IF, Maxi 77, Vega, and boats like that for sale, that are perfectly fine for a week of sailing for under 3000$. Mine MM cost 500$ (including a trailer) and there was no work needed to go sailing for a couple of days.

[@mattholley3642]

Another great video, it’s a mentality I hold too. Find a club, be friendly, show up consistently and volunteer your time to help. Good things will come to you, and you might just get the chance to give some of it back. Even if you don’t get a boat out of the experience, who doesn’t love a good chat about boats.

[@LadyKSailing]

YESSS! Exactly!

[@castlerc]

The reason your channel is so popular it’s because you give good information unbiased. Keep it up. I’m a recent subscriber and will continue to view your videos.

[@LadyKSailing]

Thank you!!!

[@joshstamey4136]

I absolutely loved my 272. If I was a single man with a garage space somewhere, I could live on one with some modifications to the head.

[@gilberthcanete5165]

Hi Sir your new subscriber from Philippines. Just love watching sailboat, sailing but doesn't have the capacity to buy one. 😅😅😅 really love the content you are making...

[@CanadianGrenadian]

Thanks Tim, I sail out of Sarnia Yacht Club, thanks for your homework on a lot of stuff

[@LadyKSailing]

Thank you! Come for a visit sometime :) Thames River Yacht Club

[@markw6586]

Great episode. A worthy new owner is far more important to a loving owner than dollars, funny that's mentioned, Plukky from Sailing for Freedom is giving away his yacht for nothing, yep nothing.

[@xanderlutz7856]

Needed to hear this…. Thanks a lot.

[@LadyKSailing]

🤟

[@bitsurfr46]

Tim is doing a great job encouraging people to get into sailing, but 20 -40 year old boats require much more maintenance than your house or car and don't have the skills to do this yourself, it can be very expensive. Also moving them a thousand miles down the ICW can take weeks or even months before you arrive in the Bahamas. You have to really love the sport to put up with us and still be happy. Last week I saw a T-shirt on another channel which sums it up"Sailing. The most expensive way to get somewhere for free!😅

[@bitsurfr46]

When you say that this Pearson is a 30 footer you need to understand that Pearson made two 30 foot boats. The one shown here is the 303 cruising model. They also sold hundreds of Pearson 30s which are much narrower and used primarily as a race boat. I bought the 303 model like the one you are showing in 2021. Everything but the hull and engine has been updated to 2022 standards. It was hard in NE Florida to find and pay for marine techs and to pay them what they charge. The refit is now near completion and I am beginning to take her out in the ocean. She is very well behaved and seems to enjoy gusts and sails well to windward.

[@willbart1236]

“It was dark and I was drunk.” Said every sailor ever.

[@MattMarlowe]

Had a Pearson 28-2 that I loved and is a reasonably priced boat. Had to sell it to a bigger boat for the wife.

[@SalingSamantas]

I remember the Oday story from a previous video! My cockpit seats are the level but the gunels do slope out. The in board Genoa tracks and sheets lead to angled blocks aft of the primary winches then come forward at an angle that matches the gunels outboard slope. The same angled blocks are also on plane with the secondary winches not yet installed so I'm not sure how I'm going to run the lines for the new cutter rig yet.

[@LadyKSailing]

Ooooo yeah interesting... I;m not sure how to tackle that either

[@10lauset]

Cheers to you.

[@LadyKSailing]

Cheers!

[@amyw.2190]

Love to see you compare transoms in Sailing boats. I'm not climbing any ladders! 😅

[@LadyKSailing]

Me neither!

[@georgecantiello4215]

Don't forget about the Pearson 272. purchased her 4 years ago and surprised u didn't mention it. Yet!

[@LadyKSailing]

YESSS!!!!

[@mattyjproductions6257]

Thanks for the video. (This is me leaving a comment to help with the algorithms.) :)

[@LadyKSailing]

Thank you!

[@seanrhone5306]

The wiring on the one boat looks a lot like the wiring on my boat :)

[@woody4269]

Grt vid! Love to check if i can join a sailing crew....."hello, mr kangaroo, do u know of a sailing place out here"? "Nah, ya dingbat, go ask t wombats, ya moron"! Nope, no luck. 🍻

[@edwinscott6500]

I looking at a Midget 31 I was wondering if you have heard of them it has a copper cladding hull.

[@JohnP58]

I would be curious to see your spring inspection check list of lady K prior to put her into sailing mode (some will guess that I’m a pilot, I really appreciate the inspection part of your machine prior t as king off) I’m a newbie’s in sailing and I’m very technical and curious. This would be educational cheers 🍻

[@LadyKSailing]

I too have the same mindset. I will try to make a video on it as it is approaching fast. I do have a pre-launch checklist.

[@deetroittony]

I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago when I started doing research about how feasible it would be to learn how to sail and potentially in the future vote ownership I have found your videos to be both entertaining and very informative. I found this video to be particularly helpful. Thank you for all the work you do to make this channel available one question for you. I'm originally from the Metro Detroit area and I don't know what part of Ontario you're from But Red Wings or Maple Leafs?

[@LadyKSailing]

About halfway between them. But not a hockey fan, sorry 😃

[@dherman0001]

Hey! Do you have any thoughts on the 580 Class Globe boats? Maybe do a segment on them? I'd like your perspective.

[@TheTir1962]

Historsea, subbed and bell rung!!

[@LadyKSailing]

YESSS! Thank you!

[@TheTir1962]

@@LadyKSailing not a prob, wish I could do more.

[@themechfixer]

How would you feel about the chainplates in this? I realize it doesn’t have the island packet problem, but are they bonded in the glass and impossible to examine? 6:38

[@geraldmolik7320]

Tim, I watch your videos all the time. I have a 1985, 28 ft. Lancer that I mainly sail out on Lake St. Claire. Though occasionally I venture into Lake Erie or Lake Huron. I'm from the USA and I hear on your videos that your my neighbor and sail the same area. Do you have any favorite spots you frequent? If possible I would like to meet up with you and share some chit chat and a cold one or two. Please respond.

[@LadyKSailing]

Hey hey! I am in the SE corner of Lake St Clair. Welcome to come on over anytime! If you are 45 feet or less we can accommodate you for a weekend. My local spots for a weekend are Windsor, Metro Beach, or up the river here. Love to hang out! If you sail here there is a cool restaurant where you can bring the sailboats and tie right up to the back patio. Very cool! Email is tims lady k at gmail dot com.

[@rodneyp9590]

Auction and patience. I watched a Farr 40 sell for 550 a couple days ago. I don’t want a race boat butwas pretty good shape. I looked up it’s history and it is fast. It’s in a different class as lady k but I seen it competed in some of the same races

[@jeremyolsen2891]

Are these auctions online or in person?

[@NelsonCummings]

Again love your channel just noticed that you're very clear and your detailed just wondering if when you're talkin about the bathroom or talkin about the galley it'd be nice if you talk about it while you're showing the picture sometimes when you're talkin about it it's not showing what you're talkin about KZbin videos that you didn't you were talking about it but the pictures weren't showing what you were talking about just thought I'd mention that but other than that outstanding I love your channel just thought I'd mention it as you're talkin about different parts of the boat that you were showing the picture at the same time that's all thanks

[@LadyKSailing]

Thanks! I agree 100%! I would love to. Honestly it comes down to hours in a day. By the time I write the script and then film, the editing begins and the whole thing takes forever. Sadly the short end of that stick ends up in taking the extra hour or two to align every picture with my words and I hate myself for not doing it. It is just a huge thing to take the time to do and I do try, but I know I fall short every time.

[@humbertosandri2053]

Unfortunately in Italy, we have few North European/American boats.

[@thomformichigan]

You should look at our Great Lakes Shipwreck research group

[@expandingourhorizons9455]

In bimini today and had a pina colada from cocalada brian's stand. Unfortunately he wasn't there, but his son was. Miss seeing you cruising, do you plan to cruise anymore?

[@LadyKSailing]

OMG YAY! Yes I will be out again. Some big things I want to do before hand to make sure I am set up the way I want to be. Long story but, yes :)

[@grunwode]

What are some tips for converting a typical racer-cruiser v-berth into a functional space for sails, workbench, stores, and a chain pipe? I think of it as the muck room anyhow. How do we keep the weight down low?

[@LadyKSailing]

I found the trick is balance. For every pound in the front, you need a pound in the back. Keep the water line flush!

[@jedfCdude]

Hey! loving the content. Do you have anything for around 60k for a live on solo sailer that will be upgrading to two people in the near future?

[@jackwalby6257]

As a yacht broker I've seen a pretty big uptick in estate sales. So I wouldn't say Yacht world is not a place to look. Also places like the maritime academy's often have great value boats. I do agree with the notion of getting started by doing week day evening racing to gain experience. Hopefully someone doesn't wind up on the yelling for communication type boat!!

[@LadyKSailing]

jhahahahahhaha good point! A lot of skippers do!

[@rivermagic]

I paid £20k for a Hunter 335 :) bargain - in decent condition as well

[@epicurustaylor5954]

I would really like to see an episode on moving boats. I looking and in Virginia how do I go about getting a boat from Ontario to Virginia? How-t,o water to the hard to the highway? Just a thought.

[@LadyKSailing]

Hey hey great idea! I'd sail it if it were me but that's a few months commitment. Trucking depends heavily on what boat, how wide, and how heavy.

[@dherman0001]

You've got great energy! You should sell boats!

[@LadyKSailing]

I do! lol. Just locally but I do.

[@timphillips9954]

I was told to buy the engine and not the boat if you are looking for a super cheat boat, Any thoughts on this?

[@sheddski2942]

im between a bristal 29.9 or a Islander 31.9 both boats are 1978 and designed by 2great Designers ?

[@mountainmandale1587]

I'm in serious search of a live aboard. By summer. 🤞 I might be able to get $10k together. Dang, it's not easy for a poor guy.

[@LadyKSailing]

Don't I know it!

[@Friedrich2012]

👍😁

[@sthlmsdivisionen3409]

Hi. I wonder if you have done a vid about Najad 34. She is a older lady from the mid 70. I am thinking she looks like good deal. What do you think. And have you done a vid. What number is it. Thx for a great vids

[@trebledog]

Hey I apologize to you cause when I first saw your channel, for some reason it impressed me as you're one of those know-it-all sailors you hear cause they tend to be loud around the docks and wears one of those disney yachting caps, the white cloth with the round buoy patch on the front. But your donotbuy this boat videos caught my attention again and I gave your channel another looksee. So I changed my mind. You in fact know quite a bit about sailboats, at least more than I, even if you are a volvo guy. I deduced that from the bits of your sailing history that you throw in every so often - the racing stuff, the several types of boats you've sailed, how to really find a boat of your dreams to buy (not in the penny press). Not that it matters, but sorry I misjudged your channel. It's not every Jimmy Buffet clone that actually knows anything about sailboats and sailing.

[@mikebasden7390]

Dammit! I JUST subscribed to your gaming channel and now you start another one? LOL 😜

[@LadyKSailing]

Haha sorry. I haven;t had time for the gaming channel in so long. It's a long commitment to make one of those videos.

[@thomformichigan]

Bought my S2 11a for 2k

[@michaelclark5796]

How many of the boats that you review are purchased by your viewers?

[@LadyKSailing]

Here and there it happens. I often do consults for people who end up buying them.

[@VanInhalin]

ok, okay you fell jumping between 2 boats. The question we all want to know is did you spill your drink?

[@LadyKSailing]

Hahahahha sadly YES

[@Lost_AtSea_]

Everybody wants a full keel so they don’t get wrapped up in crab pots. So these bulb keels aren’t selling

[@rondaniel6198]

I just found your channel & like your information I am 77 and would love to get back in. With 30 to 35. I don't know how you get back to me l am up in Engadine MI the UP. My name is right.

[@vincebrotherton8391]

I live the Alaska life, hunt fish ect. Got lots of guns. When I cruise. No guns. Why cuz the little benefit of safety is radically outweighed by the hassle, legality and danger brought.

[@robertbrody4032]

Yes to the Pearson 30, including the classic-plastic design prior, which actually sails better. The Hunter 27 shown will go sideways far too often. I've sailed and sold them. Bad boat. I'd give one to Trump for sure. A Catalina 27 with the deep fin would be the way to go and you might even find a Catalina 30 for 10K, but stay away from the shoal draft versions unless you have problem waters. Older C&C's are also a good bet and it's not uncommon to find Alberg 30's for cheap. Bristols, Tartan, Cal, and many others are great deals, but avoid projects. You'll likely spend 3 times more than you think! Older sailors my enjoy heavier designs, such as the Cape Dory 25 or 30. I'm a former sailboat broker who's sailed everything from O'Day's to Moody's and Swans. My current beneteau 393 will soon be sold to make way for a larger faster design. But I had a ton of fun on my 1973 Catalina 27 years ago!

[@bigredinfinity3126]

just be very very careful of FREE yachts

[@liveaboardsailor3787]

Just bought a Pearson 34 for $23k. For under $10k you get wet decks, broken keel bolts & a leaky engine with unknown hours.

[@LadyKSailing]

That's not always true. If you are a shrew inspector and negotiator. No reason to assume all 10k boats are bad just because you saw some that are.

[@WojciechP915]

Walk into any middle class marina office and ask if any of the guys are selling sailboats. Without fail there will be a guy in the office who doesn't actually work there, but spends all day chatting. He will tell you the first name of some boomer who owns like three sailboats all at the same marina and four more on land nearby.

[@SkyPilot54]

Racing takes the fear out of sailing.

[@aaronnunn5240]

I have a 32ft Halvorsen motor sailor for sale in Brisbane Australia if anyones interested! AU$30k.

[@ahoneyman]

Definitely dont have enough money to be losing thousands of dollars because someone has "passion"

[@SailingLaManga]

Funfact.... The "cheap" boats will be overrun by repair costs. Mooring fees skyrocketing to a extend that people abandoning their vessels. There is no alternative no more. The "middle class" of boat owners is declining. Get a trailer sailer if you ain't have money to burn or get a 40ft. and pay yourself senseless. The choice is yours. But always remember. You buy an ole vessel, you deal with the sellers headaches, he had with that thing.

[@LadyKSailing]

#cynical 😇

[@sailinggizmo]

You used to have sailing content... now it is just canned footage of other boats and you sitting in front of your computer....

[@LadyKSailing]

That's correct. There are thousands of channels that just do sailing footage. Perhaps you would enjoy those better?

[@sailinggizmo]

@Lady K Sailing we are saying we miss seeing your sailing content! Slightly passive-aggressive response, but valid! Have you detailed the Capri brand from Catalina? The Capri 25 is what we cut our teeth on, sailing on a mountain reservoir with erratic and strong winds. Definitely a "Racer/cruiser" but 2 people can spend the weekend on one if they like each other 😍 The other classic plastic I love is the O'Day 25, with the centerboard. My parents had one and I grew up sailing on that boat. Your channel is probably one of the only channels that mentions O'Day, I think they made a 35' center cockpit and even a 40'?

[@LadyKSailing]

@@sailinggizmo Sorry, Your comment kinda made me sound lazy using "canned footage" and sitting in front of a computer. It take days to make a video.