This AFFORDABLE Boat Can Take You ANYWHERE [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

[@svZia-Switch51]

A well-renowned Bob Perry design and one of John Kretschmer's favorite boats which is really saying something. Nice to see you move on from those plastic floating condos you've been focused on. Maybe consider mentioning the designer at the beginning of your tours as that is far more critical with regards to pedigree than some of the other issues mentioned which are unique to just that boat (dock box, dinghy, etc). Nice tour, please keep the classics coming!

[@ruthlynnsavoy6680]

Love your boat tours. One thing would like to see, look up so we can see the portlights and ceilings of the boat interiors. Great job you guys.

[@LearningtheLines]

I did notice the camera was a little low on this one. Sorry!

[@danieloliver20]

@@LearningtheLines yeah it looked like you were fighting the sunlight through the windows, eh what can you do...

[@MBDiane]

We cruised in a Passport 40, sold it in 1996. Ours did not have teak decks, also a somewhat different layout; but mostly the same. She sails like a dream, you only need one jib. Fond memories. Peace

[@CheersWarren]

Jordan, The layout with head to port from sailboat data is the optional layout only shown on the later passport 41 version , I think I prefer this layout vs head in forepeak . The same source only show the inner / cutter forestay on the 41, a nice upgrade for this 40. This is going to be a nice buy for somebody. Cheers wArren

[@thinwolf4516]

a real gem!!!!!!!

[@LiveLNXgaming]

I am in love with the interior layout and size but im not sure about the deck quality. a proper inspection with a cost to replace it and some price negotiations though and I think this could be a wonderful ship.

[@trailingarm63]

It's a nice boat, good use of space and a lot of boat for the length. I only have two reservations: engine location is going to be incredibly noisy with or without the noise insulation and that teak deck is going to be a lot of work. Those two things would deter me but others may love it. A look a the hull and keel would add to the review.

[@jimdavis215]

Plan on tank replacement as well as the discussion of the teak decks. Plumbing is probably original too. Maybe a 60K refit. As for the layout, it has a great main cabin and galley, but plan on crawling into bed in which ever berth you pick. Then plan on maintaining all the wood on the deck each year.

[@baltimoreravens1515]

Very nice could see living on that boat

[@JamesJackson-jv4pf]

Great boat! I really like the layout-- very functional

[@miketierney7510]

I love this boat. It's perfect. I only wish I could afford it.

[@allgonquin]

Just a request that the next time you tour a boat while she's out of the water, please take a minute or two to do a walkaround of the hull, rudder, and prop from outside. Zoom in on the thru-hulls, etc. A lot to be seen and learned from this.

[@davidd3377]

I am wanting to see the transom. The broker does not show it either.

[@whocanitbenow5368]

Great video! I selfishly wish you'd include a link to the description, equipment, etc. and whether or not it's still for sale. 🤭

[@scable-eq7bp]

Nice layout, some issues on the deck but nothing major. If I was shopping for a boat I would consider this one. We sailed a Privilege 615 Cat for many years but as we got older we we wanted to down size, we wanted something in the 22 to 27 feet range that was still blue water capable, something that would be comfortable for two people for weekend cruises and trips to the Bahamas from Key West. We ended buying a almost new Dana 24, what a beautiful boat, she is pricey, seaworthy, designed to sail in tough conditions, though she is comfortable, her layout is seagoing --- she's not a dockside entertainment center..

[@stinkintoad]

Wow when you downsized you weren't kidding! I love the Dana 24's.

[@LearningtheLines]

Love the Dana 24!

[@storiestellr]

Dana 24 is 🥰 thing is - if you’re tall, it’s too low below deck, or is it? 193cm

[@superformOG]

the deck bung discolouring is a dead giveaway of some serious deck core issues.

[@tman1941]

I noticed that too. You think there is damage or just needs maintenance?

[@stevemadak6255]

@ what time in the video?

[@superformOG]

@@tman1941 it depends on how much they use the boat and how much rain they get, i would at least get a few bungs out and have a look

[@freebird1ification]

@@superformOG what is the bung and what time in video is it

[@danieloliver20]

@@freebird1ification the wood dowels(round plugs) covering the screws

[@10lauset]

Definitely a nice boat ready to sail away. The more boats one sees the better the eye for what's personally suitable. Thanks. Cheers

[@donavanzeh4254]

"Building a Baby" !!!!

[@CawffeeTyme]

were you as surprised as I was? Then again, it's in the water lately.....ryan and jessica are on number 2, sailing nahoa just popped out number 1, johan and malin just popped out number 1.....

[@RiverWoods111]

@@CawffeeTyme Sailing Nanji just announced they are pregnant also. That is a lot of babies! Of course it has to do with the age of the sailing couples that we all watch on KZbin. lol

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

@@RiverWoods111 🤦‍♀️ Because they have *nothing* better to do apparently !

[@RiverWoods111]

@@SUGAR_XYLER Especially now that they are all stuck someplace!

[@jeffdurden398]

Not to be a dick, but a spinnaker pole controls a fore sail while a gin pole is shore mounted device used to step or un-step your mast. Nice boat for the price.

[@tomhermens7698]

For sale ? How much. What Flag. Year. Cutter rig with mast reinforcement???? or runners.?

[@stevenshannon6384]

I don't think you said where the boat is, but 248 area code is Detroit, before she will take you across an ocean.. you gotta get to an ocean!

[@Spudeaux]

It’s in Florida. You can sail to the Atlantic from Detroit, though.

[@terrywelch8418]

Where is this boat ?

[@thommeyer6356]

Always enjoy your boat reviews, Jordan...thanks! Hope Randi is doing well. Cheers!

[@wallaceloper637]

Keep up the videos they informable.

[@daveshannon3201]

What about the keel and rudder.

[@dreadnoughtb3364]

Good video 👍

[@williieloman1549]

35 year old teak decks wit bungs popping are a $$$$$$$ problem.

[@williamsealy8781]

Nah just put some osb plywood on top and get to cruisin

[@danieloliver20]

@@williamsealy8781 😄

[@asregdor3386]

Great boats , but you can get a lot more with less work needed for that price . These days you can get a lot of boat for $83,000

[@LearningtheLines]

It's all about quality. Sure you can get a bigger Hunter, Endeavour, or Morgan for this price or cheaper, but you probably cannot get a Passport for cheaper than this. It's all relative. Passport yachts are more expensive because they are of a higher quality and hold their value better for this reason as well.

[@asregdor3386]

@@LearningtheLines Very true and I understand that . When I am looking at used boats any of the ones you mentioned never enter my search as I used to build boats for Alden Yachts and know the difference between a well built boat and a " plastic " boat .

[@hidesertmusic]

How would this work as a single handler?

[@philcollins7701]

This would be hard work as there is no motorised winches and bow thruster accessing docks and pontoons would be scary,when on the ocean constant watch of the elements would be savage as she as no self-steering.

[@hidesertmusic]

Thanks Phill, it is a beautiful boat. Thanks for responding. Wes

[@erichowell8741]

How much

[@walterwinn2842]

That deck is a deal breaker. Is the sub deck plywood? Too scary.

[@neilquigley2631]

Yup - have a look at Zingaro channel's latest post about a boat with an old teak deck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaeTn3x9lJdnprM

[@walterwinn2842]

@@neilquigley2631 I saw that.

[@floridaarmyvet3613]

Maybe 30k

[@dixondavies]

Very nice boat. But at that price ? No way.

[@BrickBrain]

It really hurts to watch These videos.. everytime he sounds more and more like a broken man who's dream came to stop. I really wish you the best and that you will be able to fulfill your dream of a live-aboard livestyle someday when all the other circumstances allow it!

[@SirCharles12357]

They will. They're building up their boat kitty. I bet they'll be in a the water in about a year after the baby is born.

[@howardroberts4859]

Why don’t you just say the price.

[@neilquigley2631]

Teak deck - always walk away at this age.

[@JohnSmith-ir1fo]

Especially if it is screwed down, you never know if water will leak in the sandwich.

[@williamwong7330]

@@JohnSmith-ir1fo ¹

[@gogo22976]

Fully agree and he really missed it. Far beyond "need a little bit of deck work"

[@raydavies2545]

And since when is an $82,000 boat classified as affordable? That is a lot to pay for a boat. I always think $1000 a foot is the usual price but even that is a lot in my books. I will wait till that bargain comes along and pray it is soon!

[@benjamineikelenboom5332]

nice teak sorry dude but that stuff needs to be REPAIRED because the seams are simply missing and that is a huge job. And if there is not enough teak it needs REPLACING.

[@mixerguru]

I love this boat !this is my favorite LTL boat .all my life in and out of sailboats yet it is still a mystery to me why the entire world insists on prehistoric tragically unreliable Perkins and Yanmar diesels . Come on people . Lets not even mention the $30,000 price tag for a noisy smelly oil belching POS they would make better mooring weights honestly. If you really need a diesel you could goto a junkyard and pluck an ultra-efficiant turbo Audi or Volkswagen TSI motor or Mercedes for less than 500 $ seriously those damn "Marine" diesels are garbage sorry they are being an engineer i can tell you they where great in their day which was around WW2 now they just shake your boat apart and smell ( all though I do enjoy the smell of diesel) The only thing more idiotic than those are the "marine" electric propulsion systems they are trying to pass off as high tech. That are actually WAY WAY over priced chinese utility motors integrated with the same "eng-enuity" as those damn diesels ! sure you got a fancy digital panel to operate forward and reverse and watch your $30,000 batteries go dead spinning a ridiculous (LMFAO) propeller lolol. Sorry got off on a rant I just felt bad for that beautiful boat with that extra anchor in the galley... the only time i take the word "Marine" seriously is when it has a tattoo and carrying a rifle otherwise its just another euphemism for "bend over". That's all ,,, what a great boat you should do it again with Randy just sayin.

[@bobblack6816]

Not a V berth!!!

[@bayanicustodio3998]

No more scaring viewers anymore please? Last time I thought Sierra and Billy took over and did unspeakable things to Randy, like putting her on a boat to nowhere 👍🙂

[@henroshipping]

The teak deck is in bad shape.

[@jcaam8094]

That teak deck is not in good shape

[@mariemorrissey9378]

👍👍⛵⚓⛵

[@timothyrawson920]

That’s funny she off building a baby 😁 what specs are you going with hehe just kidding

[@just-dl]

the spec request only specified that all equipment be in full working order, and ready to sail at a moments notice. beyond that, I think the clients are flexible.... :-)

[@svswellskimmer5785]

Pooched

[@jimarmstrong1458]

Pseudo sailor doing superficial boat review, credible?

[@organizerdan]

This isn't a sentence.

[@cwwiss1]

82k Affordable? Think white and get serious...!

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

There's no price here..........

[@paulmurphy6434]

Does anybody know price

[@N7801Z]

Read the description

[@TWEEK0423]

This is literally my dream boat 🥺 I'd do anything for it 😭 everything looks exactly how I would make and place it

[@Morrisfactor]

As a boat builder (both wood and 'glass) for over twenty years, I'd avoid teak decks at all costs. They are too hot in the tropics to walk on barefoot and that heat makes the interior an inferno. Plus, their lifespan is usually about twenty years. By then, they've began leaking - which results in damaged deck core and eventually, stained interior wood damage. Most boat owners wait WAY TOO LONG before replacing a teak deck! Cost of replacing a teak deck at a boat yard is running $40 per SQUARE FOOT - and that does NOT count repairing rotted deck coring. If you love the boat and it has teak decks, the price needs to be a third less than the owner wants because you will be faced with removing all the sailtrack/deck hardware, chiseling up teak planking, removing thousands of screws (many break off and will have to be pulled out with clamping pliers), then grinding off the black mastic and repair the screw holes with epoxy mush and finally, re-glassing and covering with Kiwi Deck (or similar). It's a big job!!!! A boat yard will charge $15 - $20K just for this job on a 40' boat - and much more if there is rotted coring and interior ply. An awful lot of those boats built in the 1980s with teak decks are not worth repairing because there is so much hidden rot.

[@sollasollew3208]

100% agrree

[@Mike7O7O]

VERY helpful comments, thanks. Especially as I'm looking for my first blue water boat :)

[@michaeldismukes4439]

I would disagree

[@CrusaderSports250]

@jon jon the only problem with that is you have to get the boat to them, a Pacific crossing with a leaky deck?, what could go wrong!!!.

[@DuffyNightingale]

Teak will easily last 20 years if just kept clean and the leaks are a result of not keeping the seams in good shape or screws that are too long and go thru the under deck. If silvery white teak is too hot to walk on than so would be everything else.

[@mr.e7022]

Like the engine access, tired of yoga oil changes, nicky nak nak on the teak decks, cockpit seems a bit cramped, woodwork is excellent, price is reasonable, wish you had spent some time on the underside showing prop and keel. Any stains on the overhead? Chain plates accessible without destroying the cabinets? Bob Perry does design an excellent boat.

[@charonstyxferryman]

"Yoga oil changes" LOL I call it to snake oneself around the engine.

[@brianjoyce9742]

She is a well built and styled boat. Live-aboard for sure would be pleasant.

[@darshanpatel5932]

I am sorry but do you just do these “boat tours” or you sail also? If you don’t have any intention of buying these boats do you have some kind of an arrangement with the selling party or you just video your viewing?

[@denisstanley6546]

If you want to reduce your work load lots avoid wooden boats, wood decks and wood generally. Ants in boat timbers and white ants in some are also to be considered. Wood rot is a pain. You lean on the cornice or the door trims and they fall apart. Get out of water and get a proper marine surveyor preferably lloyds acredited to check the boat before you buy. It may save you at least the survey costs. Also his list of recomended things that are missing or need attention is a great place to start. If boat is 15 years old consider replacing all the through hull fittings and ball valves. May not be necessary but most boars sink from leaky or broken through fittings. Replace and add extra bilge pumps with own electrical board directly to battery. Bypass all other electrics as you dont know the condition of the boats electrics. After that there is a good chance your boat will not sink when you are not on it. REMEMBER. ITS NEW TO YOU AND YOU REALLY HAVE NO IDEA OF ITS CONDITION. Best regards and good luck

[@cawfeedawg]

You shouldn't comment on condition.. clearly not qualified if you think sun baked teak with rusting fasteners is good condition. stay in your lane mate.

[@edwiser3547]

Passport 40 has a good reputation among bluewater sailors and wannabes. It has a transom stern which is unusual for a Perry design. Look for deck issues as pointed out by other comments and corrosion on welds of stainless steel tanks. The deck issues can be very serious. East Asian stainless tanks are usually suspect after 15+ years. They often go bad at the welds or from poltice corrosion.

[@M-Swede]

Publix wine bag in the shower. Must be Florida! 😉

[@RiverWoods111]

I just want to say, I really appreciate these boat tours. It really gives some different perspectives to possibly consider when I am ready to start looking!

[@cecilpacetti1491]

There difference between a sloop and a cutter has to do with the position of the mast. Sloops can still have a stay sail. The Rigging Doctor channel has a great demo of this.

[@nickbenfell4327]

Sloop one headsail while sailing normally. Cutter two headsails while sailing normally. Mast position has nothing to do with definition of what is a sloop and what is a cutter.

[@cecilpacetti1491]

@@nickbenfell4327 I'm no expert but what I've seen tells me you're wrong. Starting from the bow, you draw a line at the 40% mark . If the the mast is forward of that mark then it's a sloop. Aft of that mark it's a cutter.

[@nickbenfell4327]

@@cecilpacetti1491 That is a very odd definition and in 60 years of sailing I have never heard of that one. It maybe in practice that it is true but it is not the DEFINITION of the difference between sloop and cutter.

[@cecilpacetti1491]

@@nickbenfell4327 Please understand that I am strictly a couch sailor. The best explaination that I saw of this was from the Rigging Doctor channel. He describes the different sail plans in much detail.

[@nickbenfell4327]

@@cecilpacetti1491 Ok so what are his definitions of a schooner, a yawl, a ketch and can he define what a fractional rig is. I would be inclined to dismiss him if he cannot define those. I will define them for you if needs be. Enjoying the chat.

[@CheersWarren]

First thing I see is wet staining at the teak deck fastenings , clear sign of failed screw bungs , important survey item , but great boat design and a fixable issue . Rest of interior as you said classic quality design in good. Condition Cheers Warren

[@marcvaillancourt4670]

I would really appreciate it if you give you’re first impression of what it smells like when going down below into boats. It’s a good tell tale of possible issues.

[@LearningtheLines]

Haha, well this one didn't smell really at all. That's a good thing. A lot of old boats smell like mold, head, or diesel. I think an "earthy" smell is a good sign of moisture where it shouldn't be and evidence of wood rot. Maybe I'll do this for the next one!

[@High_Desert_Tanner]

I second this!

[@RiverWoods111]

What a great thought to think about when touring boats... I will have to keep this in mind when I get ready to start looking... Although, smell is a big thing to me anyways. So if I walk into even an apartment complex and the common areas smell funny, I am gone! It is hard to get out!

[@Mike7O7O]

Like when you're looking at classic cars. A smell of gas/petrol in the passenger area sometimes indicates fuel line or tank problems.

[@Antipodean33]

Mate why did you run us through the inside twice and nothing of the hull, keel rudder etc? Also for 83 grand I could buy a much much better boat than that

[@TwotheHorizonSailing]

Nice video guys! We may be biased, but Passports are amazing boats! We liveaboard our Passport 42, Gemini, in San Fancisco Bay and we fall in love with her more and more each day. We are hoping to put together a boat tour video of our boat one of these days, I mean we’ve got tons of footage of her... Cheers!

[@anthonyleone7662]

"Teak decks in pretty good shape" !!!??? they are in terrible shape and need to be replaced. Otherwise the Passport 40 is a great boat.

[@wesrichards6168]

Not even a look at the bottom, evil lurks beneath.

[@jamesm267]

Forgive my naive question but can one circumnavigate the globe on a 40 footer or would that be a little small?

[@JK-do7df]

Most Passports no matter the age are over six figure boats. Something of the 1984 vintage one probably would have a hard time financing. Might be a bit misleading to label any Passport as affordable

[@ashleywalker8988]

Tankage is not a word Commonly used in boating or RVing they are simply referred to as tanks. Just FYI! Again I do apologize for being so blunt, but someone needs to say it!

[@baddogarf]

Passport is nice …I happen to like Valient…how ever Halle Burg Rassy is my kind of yacht!

[@MikeyD594]

‘Affordable’ Fake news, I only have £12 to my name, how am I meant to afford this?

[@eljefe1153]

Great tour on a great Perry boat. This is my favorite passport 40 style with the v- berth ans stall shower. Great price with this low hour engine. The perfect blue water cruiser for the box. Thanks for the tour.

[@davidwells997]

I’m no expert sailor, but the main living area is called a Salon, NOT Saloon.

[@bajajim]

Can't beat a Bob Perry design. One of his best.

[@chris3m98]

The panning of this video made me car sick. You skipped over the bad places that need repairing!

[@eelcobrouwer1838]

What's your obsession with opening all the lockers, closets and drawers? This boat definitely needs a lot of work. All the woodwork, inside and out ... And you call this good quality wood? This is a money pit

[@LearningtheLines]

You have to open stuff up to see what's inside! The wood is in great shape for being almost 40 years old, but obviously it does still need a little work to be "perfect." Why I say its quality wood is because I've been aboard a lot of yachts over the past few years, and you can tell the difference between quality and budget fit outs. Cheaper boats have thinner, and less wood than boats like this, where the wood is much thicker and there's a lot more of it. It's somethjnf that's hard to get across in a video but it's plain as day in person.

[@sailingbrewer]

It's a sloop with a removable inner forestay for storm tri sail. Yeah teak decks are not good. They lead to rotten deck coring

[@MrRourk]

Phrf 138 is a little slow for a 40'. Capsize ratio is very good. Comfort rating is very good. Seems to be a really well built. Always get a pro survey.

[@jeromegoodwin3848]

You are just showing off how much you know big deal.

[@danagovang2520]

Not Granny Bars; they're Mast Pulpits.

[@lyfandeth]

And the designer, Bob Perry, usually offers owners unlimited consulting for a reasonable annual fee. Which can answer lots of "wtf?" questions. I think the late Patrick Childress (RIP) and his partner sailed Brick House, another P40, and posted on YT.

[@allgonquin]

Brick House is a Valiant 40.

[@4badbob]

Engine and sail data lacking…..nave center also! Weak review!

[@douglashill9844]

You referred to the overhead as the ceiling; the ceilings are the inner sides.

[@charliesmith7492]

Jordan says-Randi isn't here because she's building a baby! Lol

[@danmallery9142]

Beautiful boat. One concern is the water stains on the nav station. Deck fitting leak perhaps? Small effort to re-bed as long as no water damage. Otherwise, well laid out and quality workmanship. Love it.

[@nssherlock4547]

Looked more like cat prints on the desk.

[@dougshaw9701]

it is not a saloon it is a salon pronounced way different look it up

[@stinkintoad]

I love these Passport 40's. Teak deck is a concern but can be addressed. Love the hull color too. I would convert one of the main winches to electric.

[@jtaylor0727]

Had me at 40' nice!!! But lots to maintain! Beautiful!

[@apollomorris9920]

The boat had leaks into the cabin witch you hid , not cool ok the boat need some deck work!

[@GBRmedic]

I get that it's a relative term but when you say "Affordable"... I mean $82 k???

[@waxcomb]

Oh it's easy, just stop drinking starbucks and buying avocados!

[@chadtheprogressivelibertar7787]

Yeah for sure . I mean there’s boats out there for a third of that price that you find that have about the same features.

[@waxcomb]

Just for clarification, I was being sarcastic

[@nitzansneh5552]

Depends to what you compare it... for this brand and quality, it is a very reasonable asking price. Look at comparable (mostly European, but also Island Packet, Cabo Rico etc.) boats - not Hunters, Catalina etc...

[@ckh2815]

Are teak decks ever in "really good shape"?

[@lawofficeofprestonparkpllc4918]

Here's how teak decks are supposed to look, plus a lot of useful info. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2XIeGOofq-KoqM

[@RonBrownLightworkxStudio]

Noticed a can of repel spray above the heater. I wonder what needs to be sprayed.

[@philo5096]

How come u dont give the yr the boat was built.

[@ratiug76]

The asking price is significantly high. No way they’re getting anywhere near that. The boat needs at least $25,000 worth of work. There’s a lot of much better boats at $100,000 ready to roll

[@kevinfisher1345]

While I agree that one can find many other boats for better price, not so sure I would agree they will not get somewhere near this asking price for a Passport and designed by Bob Perry. Both of which are well known for quality and good design and maintaining value. This is the issue with getting another boat for cheaper and/or better newer one. Resale value will unlikely hold as well. However, yes I still think it is too high, just not significantly. If hull and deck checked ok, and I was in market for boat, I would offer a good 15k less more due to lack of two major expensive components lacking. Newer electronics, and also lack of solar and newer decent sized battery bank. Both of which will easily cost that much. And then depending upon how rest of the boat checks out would offer even less as warranted. I suspect the decking is due to be replaced before it gets in any worse shape, as I noticed quite a bit of wear and grooves, if it is even sound and not already leaking. Especially if its original teak, since those were screwed down. But I suspect one will not be able to get one significantly cheaper then this list price, because they typically list for $100 - $130k so its already at reduced price quite a bit unless there are some significant issues with this boat as well (ie major hull or deck damage). Again can one find one for that price that is more up to date and in better condition, likely yes, but not ones that are known to hold their value and are popular boats like this one was and still is. And this brings up the entire 'better' and what all one deems that means. If someone really wants Passport 40, and can get this for $75k and put $25k into it, that is still a good buy so long as that brings it up to better and more updated condition. Since they will get that money back in the resale value. That is a big IF though, as again I would be highly suspect of the teak deck needing replaced, but one does not know without actually looking at it and having it inspected and seeing how badly if any actual damage there is.

[@larswetterstrom7209]

Looks rather worn if you have your eyes open.

[@thelast344]

Just cover that teak deck with some fiberglass, then spray some white rino liner on it and it's ready to go.

[@srcastic8764]

Don’t cover it. Pull it up and epoxy any holes. Then use a boat non skid meant for boat decks so it’s not slippery and not hot. That or get the custom glue down rubber fake teak. It’s expensive, but it’s awesome, doesn’t get hot and lasts long time with zero maintenance

[@thelast344]

@@srcastic8764 This is the cheap way you can do it.

[@srcastic8764]

@@thelast344 how is covering the teak with fiberglass cheaper than removing it? 🙄 Remove it, fill any holes, paint it with a nonskid.

[@thelast344]

@@srcastic8764 If you do it that way you will have to build a mold and that's expensive. While the rotten teak provides the mold.

[@larrylegg8245]

Nice boat, needs new set of sails for sure.

[@awuma]

Excellent 1970's and early 1980's style boat. It reminds me of ones I have sailed or lived aboard , e.g. Newport 41, and its beautiful lines remind me of C&C boats of the 1970's and the more cruisy Niagara 35 and Aloha 34. I saw many of this sort of strong 40ish-footer sailed off shore between New England and places like Beaufort and Cape May. The midship location of the Diesel is a big plus in my opinion; both the Newport 41 and Catalina 30 of those years had it (and there was one smaller Canadian design I remember with the motor right up by the mast!). The bulwarks are terrific, though I didn't see too many scuppers...

[@sailingsolo5290]

Recently monohull boats are sellling for peanuts. James from zingaro just got a 48 foot oyster for 60,000. Thats a top quality big boat. Think about that.

[@peterfrommystic7890]

Mentioning Bob Perry would have been appropriate...his designs speak for themselves...beautiful and good sailing. Decks need work, looks like missing bungs, some high spots even seen in video...big expense as some others have mentioned even with out core issues. Also agree with showing exterior below water line. These were built in Taiwan at a yard well known for quality.

[@sureshsheel7372]

Hull is made of?