Had a Hans Christian 48T for 32 years. Sailed over 100,000 miles and spent over 15 years in the Caribbean and never had a leak with the butterfly hatches.
@jfd475510 ай бұрын
Bunches of nerds bro
@flyingpictures11006 ай бұрын
Not Boat Fools, Boat Guru's! Best boat reviews style out there. If I had a criticism, it would be I like to see mainly ocean capable cruisers rather than coastal cruisers, but hey that's just me. Thanks for your posts.
@boatfools6 ай бұрын
Ah, thank you! Love the name idea! We have some bluewater cruiser reviews out there and more coming!
@HoosierPete69.10 ай бұрын
The Crealock was definitely the biggest bang for your buck, hands down number 1, but that Ericson as long as it's sail ready would be my pick.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
She looked ready to go. Nice boat, for sure. I’m delivering an Ericson 32 from RI to ME in June. Excited to see how she performs. Thanks for watching!
@andrewwhite196810 ай бұрын
Not sure what your plans are, but the Sea Sprite is the best deal here. Depends on condition of all systems of course, but there's no free lunch. BTW, I'm a biased Bristol 29.9 owner, but it's a better boat than the B30 in many ways. Best of luck to you.
@boatfools9 ай бұрын
She's a sweet boat for sure!
@mitchellwnorowski674710 ай бұрын
Cored boats crumble in hurricanes, solid glass hulls are pretty !uch indestructible.
@valerieb.491210 ай бұрын
The Seidelmann 25 reminds me of the racing boat Morgan 27. We had one and boy was she FAST!
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
VERY similar lines. Almost a Doppelgänger! Thanks for watching!
@jackchamberlain599310 ай бұрын
These are some of the best boats you have had in weeks, aoats for me.nd if I could, I would Maddie looking for me.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Maddie's got great taste!
@Morrisfactor10 ай бұрын
The Halman 27 pocket cruiser surely has a better capsize rating than printed - with her deeper keel, moderate displacement of 257, plus being a double ender, when tossed upside down they tend to roll back up much faster than the wide, flat sterns on modern boats. Someone needs to rerun the capsize number. The Pacific Seacraft 37 would be an absolute steal, but we were on the hard right next to it for over a year and watched a lot of people being shown the boat - and no one bought it, so I think there must be a lot more wrong than just revarnishing - reflected in the price which is now much lower than listed through the broker.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Re: the Crealock/PS: I suspect you're right. A good project boat if nothing catastrophic is wrong with it! Thanks for the intel!
@hoosierpete6 ай бұрын
The capsize screening is the first thing I look at while looking at sailboats.
@BigDreamsBoating10 ай бұрын
When you have a fan judge I’m in Norfolk and would love to be part of a Mid Atlantic episode
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Ok! Will keep that in mind - and thanks for watching!
@jamesstuart33469 ай бұрын
I'll go for the Halman😊
@boatfools9 ай бұрын
She would be a solid choice! Cool boat, for sure!
@saulalexander35866 ай бұрын
Mogran pirate is beautiful to live aboard in the carribbean 😮
@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies7 ай бұрын
Wee had one Took her to the Bahamas from Canada 1 yr. We had a yanhma 18. V drive
@patrickfalter448710 ай бұрын
Nice, my pick would have been the Baba, they go for 30 and up. Great picks this week.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Fun boats to choose from!
@swiftmatic8 ай бұрын
That 77 Crealock is a beauty, and the price is a steal.
@boatfools8 ай бұрын
When it seems too good to be true, it probably is. As it turns out we dug a little deeper into this one and discovered there a numerous issues not disclosed in the listing…unfortunately! But thanks for watching!
@swiftmatic8 ай бұрын
@@boatfools I figured as much, but I have time and a bit of elbow grease to spare😎
@boatfools8 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! If you pursue, let us know what you discover!
@juliazentner68110 ай бұрын
Please do some top 10s for " live abourds" under 50k or 75k. In all the sates.Please do some top 10s for " live abourds" under 50k or 75k. In all the sates.
@philipfreeman7210 ай бұрын
Good one THANKS !!!
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Maddie and Herbie are stars and super fun. Thanks for watching!
@TerrenceLCarpenter9 ай бұрын
Do you do this often, because I live in MD and am thinking of taking sailing lessons in Annapolis. Afterwards, I would like to find a good deal, but, obviously, I know nothing about boats.
@boatfools9 ай бұрын
We definitely do these from time to time. I would highly recommend those sailing lessons. You will love it. And then you’ll have a good foundation to build from. Watch my episode Murder Of A Magazine: Good(bye) Old Boat. I mention 4 books you should buy or get from the library that will really be useful if you’re looking at older, used sailboats. And get in touch when you start looking! Thanks for watching and for your comment.
@TerrenceLCarpenter9 ай бұрын
@@boatfools thanks. My only concern is everything thing I see about sailing is that it is a team recreation. I am an introvert, and sailing seems like a lot of work for a soloist. It takes the peace out of it.
@boatfools9 ай бұрын
I would actually disagree. Some of my favorite sailing moments are the ones when I am soloing - and that’s on a 38-foot boat. Start small and enjoy the peace and tranquility of solo sailing. It’s the best, truly.
@TerrenceLCarpenter9 ай бұрын
@@boatfools good morning 😁 like I mentioned previously, I am thinking of talking sailing lessons, and maybe I can get a little 18-24 footer. I have a 15 year old , and was hoping we could make that our thing, but, all he is interested in, is playing video games. He knows his dad can’t swim.😂 who will save me from drowning 😂 I made sure he learned don’t let your fears stop you from doing what you want to do. I’ve taken him kayaking a few times in the past. I had a couple of semi-bad experiences when I was in the military regarding the waters, that caused me to have nightmares for years, but, they make sailing and boating look like so much fun, that I want to try it. Of course when I see the sailboats sailing on the side doesn’t ease my mind, thinking the boat will flip over.
@boatfools9 ай бұрын
Ha! I’ve got several teens so I know exactly what you’re up against. Those sailing lessons you mentioned will make all of the difference in the world with respect to your confidence and fears. And your enthusiasm will eventually be contagious and teaching your 15 yr old what you’ve learned will be a tremendous joy. Maybe your teen could do the lessons with you?
@danielclint10337 ай бұрын
Centerboards are not ballast and if you lost the board, the vessel would not be in any trouble. Secondly, if the board was stuck down, (unlikely) but since it swings back, you could still get to your dock.
@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies7 ай бұрын
She was great in a heavy see. Lyrics no 37 crossed the alantic. As a cutter
@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies7 ай бұрын
If I was going to get a live aboard it be a38 foot Corbin cutter pilot house
@robertgranafei278110 ай бұрын
And she was built in Taiwan, but by a German builder to very high standards. 3 Cat 5 hurricanes and no, zero, structural damages. Many American built boats are poorly built. it's the builder not the geography
@mikestevens945510 ай бұрын
No chopper gun built boats should be considered. Endeavor and that 47’ you spoke of
@mfournier129 ай бұрын
The CREALOCK is not a full keel it’s a modified keel with skeghung rudder
@ianamimelbourne320928 күн бұрын
Cool boat 17:38 s.
@johnnya90017 ай бұрын
That Sea Sprite looks very much like a Cape Dory.
@boatfools7 ай бұрын
It really does! A CD 36 - IMO.
@FionsMcCormick-ox8tb9 ай бұрын
I am looking for a Boat 35-38 that does not need to much work doing
@boatfools9 ай бұрын
What part of the country do you live in? Budget?
@SP-wg5pn10 ай бұрын
I was looking at a freedom 35 listed in Florida a week ago and it looks like they took out the zipped up headliner and replaced it with a hard material. A Headliner would be a nice insulation up north, but I think down south it’s just a place for Mold to grow. Either way that boat was gone the next day. 😢 I have a seaward fox 17 with a carbon fiber mast, the mast itself is incredibly light.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
That's an excellent point re: headliner. My friends have a Freedom 35 - they LOVE it. Just bought it last season. Pretty boat. Hope you get the next one!
@trebledog6 ай бұрын
The Crealock at 12K? Whats the catch. These are bombproof hulls. The Baba is a hobbyhorse.
@SP-wg5pn10 ай бұрын
The Halman caught my eye what a pretty boat but you are not getting anywhere fast.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Nope. One wouldn’t buy her for speed. But very pretty!
@mfournier129 ай бұрын
The Halman capsize ratio is barely over 2. And most of the light displacement boats like Beneteau’s and JEANNEAU’s have capsize ratings approaching 3. And guess what people have crossed the Atlantic in them. Remember that ratio is based on reported not actual displacement
@nodogrunner10 ай бұрын
You Morgan people are all alike. For $10,000 I could put up with anything I could ever hate about the Crealock. I could sit off-shore and watch how well the rest of my budget is performing in my 401k. I could even buy Morgan stock.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
HAHA! Classic - and true.
@danielclint10337 ай бұрын
A Mariner 40, for example is built in Asia and is 100 times stronger then a Morgan and I like Morgan yachts.
@captaindakota10 ай бұрын
Pfffffff. Not a single boat built of wood.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Next week, Cap’n, next week…
@RiggingDoctor10 ай бұрын
In the Chesapeake, wooden boats are prized and well cared for. As a result, it’s hard to find them for a cheap price. If you want to see some gorgeous wooden boats, look no further than Oxford, MD. I’ve seen some beautiful restorations come out of there and sailing by there feels like sailing through history.
@clintonmaffett86954 ай бұрын
Cut back on the filler words ..uh and um. Slow down.
@boatfools4 ай бұрын
Oh, man, easier said than done! Trying to pack a lot in under 30 min. And have a camera in your face... I've never been accused of being overly articulate or quick on my feet when it comes to speaking! That said, I am always trying to do better!
@beorbeorian1504 ай бұрын
Cheaters - over budget😂
@jacktar-d3k10 ай бұрын
May I have the website link to these boats, it's not necessary to send the yachtworld link. Thanks
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
Hello! Thanks for watching. The links are actually listed in the description below the video. Let me know if you can't access them for some reason!
@jacktar-d3k10 ай бұрын
@@boatfools Thanks mate! I just want to know if that crealock is ocean crossing ready, I'm from South Africa and the boat industry is not as prominent here as it is in the states or Europe, the boats that are available here are too expensive and nowhere near ready for even coastal cruising let alone an ocean passage. The newer boats that you'll find lean closer to the 6 figure price tag on average. I'll have to send someone to deliver the boat for me should I decide to buy it.
@boatfools10 ай бұрын
@@jacktar-d3kwe had a friend go take a look and, apparently, the Crealock is not as great as she looks - issues with the fuel system and more cosmetic work than the pictures lead us to believe, unfortunately. This explains the rock bottom price. The Baba might be a good Plan B - though maybe too small for your purposes.
@jacktar-d3k10 ай бұрын
@@boatfools I figured, I am looking at other boats in the US I saw a catalin 36 listed for about $25 000 US.