We Bought a Bluewater Sailboat | S05E11

We fall in love and put an offer on a Pacific Seacraft 40. Our offer is accepted, so all that’s left to secure our new boat is a survey, sea trial and rig inspection. We’re super nervous but excited to take what could be our new home out on the water and test all of it’s systems. After the survey we encounter some setbacks which make us question if the deal will go through or if we’ll have to start right back at square one on our search for Atticus II.
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[@martinrouen]

Alternator brushes stick when they are on their way out. Same thing happened with Taylor's Travels recently. Most people would replace with an upgraded one so that you're sure of it's reliability and performance. Thank you for including us in your lives. We all appreciate it. Much love from Cornwall, UK

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

Dont go to Oreilly auto parts or Auto Zone to get it,lol.

[@andrew097]

A good smack with a wrench works

[@anthonygillesse7242]

Alternator are pretty reliable, most common issues are brushes, bearings and diode packs. All inexpensive and easy to replace. But if you’ve got lots of money go for an $800 Balmar. I prefer a Delco that you can source parts worldwide.

[@wjhann4836]

The brushes are a major matter - yes. Perhaps there may even be an old mechanical regulator that is stuck. If that's the case I would recommend to replace the regulator by a modern from Stearling or Mastervolt - these are amazing. And with such a modern regulator you do a step towards a lithium system. If there was an newer alternator than the motor: I heard that modern alternators need high rpm (some 6000) - much more than a normal diesel engine. So there should be a speed transformation via belt rims. Perhaps a new larger pulley might improve a lot.

[@bobadam7021]

The boat was laid up in a long, cold, New England winter. There is a little corrosion on everything. She’s got to stretch out and get back in the swing.

[@spencercunningham1017]

Thank you so much for the buying a boat series!! Thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed watching!! Cannot wait for what comes next!!

[@hendriksoppa478]

Was really a big help watching your channel 😁 I am going for a test drive tomorrow and know exactly how u felt 🙈

[@ĶČXXĻ-ĀxÐ]

Congratulations guys. The long dedication and hours you put into Atticus to achieve your dreams landed you here. It has been great following your journey. I have always wished Atticus was a better boat for you. Especially watching the hard work, money, tears, and time you invested. From your first video to now. It was hard living, but it got you here. I am very happy Atticus II is the boat. That sadly Atticus could never be for you. It makes me very happy to see you in a boat that now reflects your hard work and diligence. Congratulations again. I love to see dreams come true.

[@chriscarr6392]

For me, the absolute best video! I loved watching all of the emotions and interactions. Also, the silent teamwork between you both is amazing. Cant wait for the next episode! May GOD continue to bless you both and keep you both safe.

[@charleswaye8536]

Breathe now please. What a memory for you and future family, Wow. Now time to breathe, and just live your dream. Thanks for terrific videos. Bless You.

[@laurenlyman4701]

My husband and I have been watching your journey for years and you are one of the main channels that inspired us to look for a cruising boat to live on by the end of 2021. We're so happy for you and def teared up watching this! Always great to see others' dreams coming true! Congrats and looking forward to watching the journey unfold!

[@ancienthindu1479]

I am 18 years old already planning to live in yacht and cruise the world Target is to start in 2025-26 if everything go as I have planned

[@jonothandoeser]

$210,000 can buy you a house with land in most states.

[@ancienthindu1479]

@@jonothandoeser bro we are sea lovers

[@jonothandoeser]

@@ancienthindu1479 So get a cheaper sea craft! That's the point.

[@sietuuba]

Go small, go now. (For varying degrees of "now", but definitely as small as you can make it, which is smaller than you think you need.)

[@sltkd]

Wow! What an amazing video capturing the excitement and emotions involved with stepping into the next chapter of your lives. Excited to watch the upcoming journey.

[@joelmbryant]

You two handled the stressful limbo like champs. You two deserve this. I am so happy for you. Congratulations on your new home. The future is so full of hope and possibility now.

[@ralphbourke5473]

Job well done and for those of us looking from the out side in I believe all would agree the two of you certainly earned this in more ways than one. Enjoy, love and peace !

[@tomster70]

Happy for you two and for the Atticus II journey that now continues! God Bless and safe sailing!

[@sl1pg8r]

Grats to you guys for finding your new home! I'm so excited for you both and this new boat will be in such good hands. You've both worked so hard and this is a much deserved new chapter in your story!

[@keithmills6114]

Sl1pg8r! I didn't know you watch them too! Thats so cool. What a small world! Love your content and been a fan for a couple years now. Since ark first started being a thing. 😁

[@simmyoto]

sl1pg8r / sailing project Atticus....... this is the crossover we need to see!! I'm sure Jordan and Desiree would be awesome for you to talk to about the crappy time you have had looking for your first boat!!

[@sandralee5621]

Very elegant boat i hope it provided you wirh all that you need ro travel the world. Oit of curiosity where did you get the money? . We are thinking of building a catamaran but we don't have the money yet. We hooe you will consoder sailing to usla mujeres again and doind a meet and greet so we can meet you and see your gorgeous boat in person. Wishing you many best regards and fun on the water and think good and well before raising children on a sailboat. Who will help with passages. I saw a video of sv Delos where kazza seemed pretty bummed out and i admired her honesty when she said everything she enjoyed about sailing prior to having her baby she no longer enjoys. I admired her honesty and you would do well to take heed to what she said. I know she recanted becuase i think she had to. She didnt want to come off negative about having her baby. Bryan always looks exhuasted becuase he has to do all the navigating while she cares for the nugget. I guess if you have a third person on board who can help share the shift on passages or help with a baby that helps a great deal but if not how will you manage? Have you considered what will happen if you have a special need kid? Its something to think about long and hard. And eventually when your child grows up, is going to need friends, and social interacrion, i think all around sailing is very challenging at times and with a child on board will add to those challenges. Not to mention financial aspect Speaking from experience the illusion of having children is different from actually raising them. But we wish you the very best and cant wait to see you happy onboard in your new home. Its gorgeous

[@onlynattous9330]

slippp!!!!!!! what up broo!!!

[@TheWang87]

at least i didn't find you on the weird side of KZbin, looking at stuff and things.

[@ChasingForever]

Congratulations! What a great story, and very well told. Trying not to get emotionally invested in a boat is impossible. It's going to be your home, and a platform for some truly wonderful experiences. I'm really glad it worked out for you, and I'm looking forward to sharing your new adventures!

[@debster055]

Ahhhhh! I can’t imagine how you feel right now...relief, hope, a new beginning, new adventure ahead! Congratulations!!!

[@raypaget815]

Congratulations! I kept wanting to swipe ahead to hear whether or not your offer was accepted, but I resisted and stayed with you guys all the way to the sale! Whew!! Beautiful boat indeed.

[@pitdoctor]

Congratulations on the new boat. Please please please look into boat renaming ceremonies. They don't have to be crazy elaborate, and I'm not normally superstitious, but this is an exception to that.

[@mikestone234]

The alternator has brushes, when an alternator goes “intermittent”, it usually means that it’s due for bearings and brushes. No big deal. I always try to put the largest, most capable alternator on board. Beautiful boat!

[@mikestone234]

@Tim Sawyer dude.......you rebutted me, by agreeing? Yes, alternators have brushes.....that run on “slip-rings”. A DC motor has a “Commentator”. Either way, it’s a graphite composite that makes an electrical connection on a moving surface,(brushes).....thus, why they need to be replaced periodically, along with bearings.

[@anthonygillesse7242]

Mike your right on the money, alternators have brushes and if they are not worn the springs that apply pressure to the brushes corrode in a salt water environment. Just love people that don’t know what their talking about. Good to know your systems when your stuck somewhere remote and West Marine isn’t around the corner

[@anthonygillesse7242]

@tim sayer The brushes on the slip ring determines your output. Output is determined by voltage applied to the brushes by the voltage regulator low voltage low output higher voltage more output. I’m always amazed that people throw gear out that just need a little attention, I think they call it more money than brains. Lots of information out there to fix stuff.

[@richb313]

Congratulations and take it from a lifelong mariner it is actually a good omen moving aboard in the rain.

[@captpeady2176]

Congrats, find out where the mechanic had to hit the alternator to get it working. LOL Love View...../)____

[@BillB23]

And with what size hammer and/or wrench.

[@captpeady2176]

@@BillB23 Exactly, but they do need to replace the inverter with a pure sine wave- but they know that.

[@nancybartholomew2604]

@@captpeady2176 n6

[@mikefox1332]

Congratulations, I have enjoyed following you guys since the beginning. I look forward to continue for years to come.

[@chrisr3047]

So very happy for you both! What a journey! Many thanks from us here in Australia for you both being so proactively positive and refreshing. Again, well done and stay safe.

[@mike8610]

If I were the seller, I couldn't imagine a better couple to sell to. This boat has been loved and will be loved for a long time to come. Congrats and thanks for sharing your story that we have had the pleasure of following.

[@PaulBartomioli]

I knew it was going to happen based on the title of the video. Yet the news made me smile and tear up. Congratulations!! I wish I had known you were in Branford. It's about 45 minutes from where I live

[@nevinbrockett1858]

What tipped you off?

[@FlyingCameradotnet]

So why am I getting choked up? You guys started as good story tellers. Now you are world class story tellers. As good as I've seen. Congrats on the new home.

[@TomInGulfBreeze]

Well said!

[@kernangler]

I felt same way. Made me feel like their family.

[@herozero1287]

Yep I agree 💯% Y'all have become family and it kinda brought a tear there at the end, a tear of joy and happiness for you both. Congrats! Looking forward to many new adventures and story's from Atticus 2.

[@fiddlesticksbessette398]

'' DONT YOU MEAN,''THERE SPEECHLESS,LOL..

[@jai5470]

You are a great couple you really know how to enjoy sailing! The new boat is absolutely great. I'm from CT, and I'm really exciting with your journey.

[@mattpretty1277]

yes! yes! yes! - well done team. well done. as well Bernie and team sailing life who helped to find and review of yachts. much love friends! :) m.

[@nicholasvanosdel1308]

Awesome! If you ever need any canvas and upholstery work I’m in upstate NY and would love to help!

[@bradbarrett9236]

Desiree, I have to say your personality always makes me feel like you're a straight-up Disney princess and you could definitely do voice acting, haha. Glad you're negotiations haven't taken as long as the ones on my flip house.

[@ericmcgary911]

This couple are good people. They Deserve this boat!

[@michaelsteel688]

What they should do at some point is thank all the viewers for giving them over half a million dollars in donations. They didn't have two nickels 2 years ago and now they are rolling in the cash all thanks to their viewer's donations.

[@ronniemedlin]

Loved the intro of the boat in the slings and going into the water. Anyone who has gone through that knows the feeling. You really captured the emotion. It is like a bird taking flight for the first time or watching your kid run for the first time. Newness, freedom, unchained. Thanks.

[@karenwilliams3468]

Congratulations on that gorgeous new home!!! I am SO excited to continue to follow your new adventures on Atticus 2 Big Hugs to you both!!!

[@darcyferrigno]

I would like to say as someone who just sold their house and is moving in 5 weeks. 1.) it is NOT irrational to be anxious when you do not hear back from a buy for a period of 24 hours and it is ok to invest your heart into something. 2.) NOT trying to cr*p on anyone's agent or broker, BUT there should be a bit more communication in my experience. Just a "hey, working with the seller and they are busy" helps to calm nerves It is your future home and nerves, anxiety and tiredness are definitely going to be there. Love you guys are your channel!

[@billprange6871]

I appreciate seeing this chapter of your journey, can't wait for you taking her into deep water!

[@smokingjc5327]

Congratulations on your new home. May the winds be always at your back and the sun upon your face. Safe sailings you two & hopefully +1.

[@antoniomoore7425]

Congratulations!... my wife and i cant wait for the adventure to continue! You guys are such a inspiration!

[@dinoturnbul]

The storytelling and production quality is just brilliant. Better than broadcast quality. Most entertaining thing I’ve watched in ages . Bravo thankyou and congratulations. I have the biggest smile right now

[@mikewoodard6984]

Congrats on a beautiful boat. Hope you all have many thousands of happy miles together.

[@akathesquid5794]

Inverter and Alternator? that's all? that's background noise. Everyone knows Yanmar stock alternators are shit. Lower the price a little and get the Balmar. Inverter was probably old and lame anyway. Replace with something LiFePO capable for the future and the Balmar and regulator will also be LiFePO friendly. Good to see Bernie again in his element. I never felt better about handing over big $$ than I did with him.

[@Wayne1359]

Congratulations on your new living quarters. She's a beautiful ship.

[@joelevy750]

Congrats.. Great looking vessel. Sure you are going to love every minute of her.... Happy days ahead...

[@afnanariff84]

almost like watching a beautiful romantic movie.

[@cdabbo294]

I've learned so much, going on this hunt with you guys. It's fantastic to see your diligence pay off with a beautiful new home. Congratulations to you both. Can't wait to set sail with you on Atticus II! Fair winds and following seas!

[@shipsinarubajaseluxproduct4953]

Wow that was some new episode and I am very happy that you final got the new Atticus II. Yesssssss... Congratulations and hope you will be in blue water soon.

[@pdbordelon]

Less than one minute into this video and I feel compelled to pause the video and comment! ITS BEAUTIFUL! Congrats!

[@kevinlytle6215]

New to the channel. I have always been a big fan. Almost bought one in the mid 1980s. Business issues forced me to cancel. Never had the chance to do it after or at least that is what I tell myself. I have great admiration for your commitment.

[@charlessmyth1339]

Brilliant you got it at last, your nerves must have been shattered with all the waiting about. Looking forward to all your future adventures.

[@compatibilidadesmx]

Congratulations!!! It was exciting watching you guys getting your new boat. You both made me feel part of your new world. I´ll follow your next videos of your family adventures. ¡Buena proa compañeros!

[@TwiffaWV]

Congratulations! Now the new adventure begins!

[@svoceanrhythms1209]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I cried a little bit for you two. Go get some adventures!!

[@olddotcom]

So happy for you too. Good luck in your future travels.

[@kevinhildum9186]

Congratulations that is one beautiful vessel. I absolutely love most Pacific Sea crafts designs. Really looking forward to all the videos to come.

[@mmontagart]

Congratulations folks! Beautiful boat. You sure did your homework. The adventures continue!

[@jackdellinger7072]

Good things always take long and always seem filled the stress. But it worth it, right. Happy for you guys.

[@trailsandsails2722]

Congrats guys!! You have a beautiful boat. I own a Pacific Seacraft Orion 27. I also own a home an hour north of Branford in CT. I love the sounds of Spring you capture in your walk at the park- chorus and wood frogs.

[@johnnyohness6610]

What a gorgeous boat. I've always liked a dark bottom on a rig like that. Really beautiful Kind of Disney theme. Makes it look really expensive. So so so much nicer than the old one. Congradulations.

[@mnementh06]

Congratulations! So happy for you guys! Can't wait to see you continue your adventure!

[@drspeedmon]

You bought one! Yeh! Congrats! Very pretty boat! From what I saw you had inconsistent results from the charging system, alternator..or something else. Alternators should charge at any rpm over idle, very easy to test right at source. Should/must be consistent. Salt air eats alternators. If its not consistent replace it. That's a fairly inexpensive part and easy to swap out. We always carried a replacement on board, of course along with belts. Again congrats! You must be happy. Like they say the 2 happiest days in a boat owners is the day you buy it......

[@Buckskin40]

Des and Jordan, I'm so happy for you guys! What a stressful wind-up to a well constructed purchase campaign. Very impressed with your thorough research. I think you should have a wonderful life on this boat once you have sorted out all your issues. Good sailing to you both. Judi and I both look forward to the next great chapter in your lives.

[@cmetravify]

Congrats on the new home. So glad you got such a nice boat.

[@popsoldboats3406]

I can't believe how happy it made me feel to hear him saying you could move on that night. At the end as you walking in throughthe companion way I thought "That's one beautiful home you and your future Family have their. " I started watching you kids along time ago have talked with you in this chat cheered you on and I have to say I am very proud of where you are in life now. I am still working to finally get on the water. Hoping to move my fiberglass business to the outer banks soon also.

[@utopiac679]

Congratulations guys!! Happy you found your new home!! ⛵️ ☀️ 🌈

[@rohanfernando4745]

Congratulations guys l am glad to see that you guys are gonna go ahead with your usual adventures again.wish you all the best.🙏🤲💙👍

[@alainnantel5025]

Congratulations guys....you are home....

[@stephenmurray9850]

congratulations on your purchase. Smooth seas and fair winds .

[@biggrred1]

CONGRATULATIONS to you guys, can not wait to see you out sailing.

[@jeromegoodwin3848]

Thanks for showing what people can go through.

[@matthewferguson3206]

Wwwwwooooowwhoooo guys congrats....SO THE JOURNEY BEGINS...I BET YA CANT WAIT.....looking forward and always enjoy yr spot here on the tube.....👍👍👍⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@johninwny]

Wow, congratulations! This was one of the best episodes! Happy for you both!

[@ThysLouwrens]

Well well, congrats to you guys, I know I voted for the other boat, but you really made a good buy on this boat, she really is a looker and her appearance is so vibrant and stimulating on water that I am excited for you. Enjoy your new home and are looking forward to the next video. High five 🖐🏻

[@PeterCasier]

Congratulations! A big step forward! Looking forward to your new adventures!

[@johnneal9400]

Congratulations guys! What a beautiful boat and I think it fits you perfectly.

[@smaar8092]

Congrats!!! New adventure and chapter, enjoy!!!

[@RenegadeADV]

Welcome home you guys! Stay awesome!

[@Drew-eo2oj]

SVDelos was here on Lake Ogleton, Annapolis for over a month and now we have Atticus 2 ! very cool. I wish I'd had a chance to see her and meet you. Congratulations!

[@johnravensbergen3324]

I could really feel your experience. This was your best production yet. And huge congrats on your new home.

[@jimbahg3774]

Thank you so much for this open and transparent video!!! Awesome!!! And rare!

[@jefft4303]

Never bought a sailboat before. I gunwale pumped a Sunfish across the finish line on a no wind Scout Jamboree race once, about 500 years ago, that's it. I've closed on a house or two. It's a roller coaster. Coffee is not your friend. It works out in the end. Strap in, get thru it, forward!

[@AcousticSailing]

I even like the colors. Nicely done. Can't wait to see where you take her.

[@yoyojoe9240]

A great convination of Colors......Beautiful !!!

[@gflores7018]

Congratulations on your new home . Awesome

[@walterjohansen6507]

Awesome Awesome Awesome! Great videography, music and story telling. Ohh and super excited for Atticus II. :D

[@davidcrabtree4399]

Top stuff...the boat is F'n awesome..i hope to see you guys out there on the high seas one day..congrats

[@herozero1287]

Incredibly happy for you both. I've been along for the journey for awhile now and am looking forward to the new adventures in the beautiful new boat! ⛵ I truly enjoy watching you two, you both are just good people with good hearts. Thanks for the great content and warm feelings. Keep up the journey and we'll all keep following your story ❣️

[@claudettegonzalez751]

Congrats!!! I teared up at the end, and it's not even me buying the boat! So excited for you!!

[@johnmontgomery2724]

Well done People a tough long road but you got there. See Jordan happy wife happy life 🤣🤣☘️☘️. Seriously though the best of luck and look forward to more episodes on the water. John & Germaine Ireland ❤️

[@b.b.grenade1407]

I spent many summers down Indian Neck in Branford. It's where my 15 year old girlfriend lives. She's 66 now but will always be that 15 year old beauty to me. When you get to the Pacific be looking for the Green Flash.

[@shaunoakes6803]

Congrats guy's ... now for some adventures !!! ⛵️🧜🏻‍♀️

[@jaywhitestone4626]

I love survey and seatrial days. Looks like you had a couple good guys to help with that (I’ve had useless surveyors before). Especially nice when they are agreeable to help educate as they go thru the systems. Obviously the delay was a negotiating tactic. Very pleased for yall (I predicted the final sale price of $205k about 1/2 way thru 🤔😉). I think you got a great boat / home at a fair price. Really happy for you ⛵️

[@michaelmercer809]

Congratulations on your new home. Now breath, ok do it again. Now relax....Good luck on your next phase of life. I bet it's going to be exciting.

[@jameshickey9393]

So happy for you guys, I watched all the old videos from the first boat. Pacific Sea Craft are really solid boats, congratulations and happy sailing!!!!

[@Danndamannn]

Congrats! Excited to watch where she takes you

[@christiangodin5147]

Congratulation with your new home. Enjoy !

[@daledeonarine9811]

Congratulations ,looking foward to the voyage.fair wunds..

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Congratulations. Not only is it your new home, but you have piece of mind that it's a solid vessel with good bones to carry you as far as you wish to go.

[@kptbillburkett8735]

Congrats on your New "Brake Out Another Thousand" (Boat). From what i could see is youe batteries are 4 years old. So you need new ones. Your rigger said the rigg was over 22 years old. So your insurance are going to have you put New on. That alone is about 8 to 10k. And if you are having electric troubles who knows much that can be. But it is a good looking Boat. And I hope all goes well .And I am looking forward to seeing ya'll back on the water and sailing again. Ooo and one of the sails looked a bit bad.

[@sailingmorningstar4036]

Those internally regulated alternators need a rev limit to start. The good ending to the story was touching - WOW

[@travishawke]

I really enjoyed seeing Branford from a drone. Back in the 50’s our family rented my cousin’s cottage for 2 weeks in July. We had a small sloop. A Blue Jay which we enjoyed sailing around the harbor and on a good day we could make it all the way out to “Cow and Calf”

[@Babylonboy55]

YES!! Iam really happy for you guys!!! Congratulations!!!

[@user-earthandfire]

THANK YOU SO MUCH... for sharing this harrowing journey

[@Vidar.m]

Congrats with the new boat 👍👍 happy sailing

[@marmar1807]

Congrats, cant wait for your journey back south