WE BUY A TARTAN 37 SAILBOAT | Sailing Soulianis - Ep. 6

WE FINALLY BUY A SAILBOAT. It feels like we’ve been searching for a boat forever! In this episode we finally buy a boat, a beautiful Tartan 37.
Before we find the Tartan, we look at two other options in the Milwaukee area: a Pearson 38 and a Southerly 35. The Pearson had been left on the hard for about five years, and the neglect shows. While the swing keel is a cool concept on the Southerly, this boat came with too much extra stuff (resulting in a higher price tag) that we didn’t need.
We just know this Tartan is our boat. But how? They say you get a feeling, and even though we thought we had felt it before, this time is different. It helps that the buying experience unfolds without any drama (unlike our previous efforts to buy: i.e. a seller deciding he didn’t want to sell, another seller unable to finish work prior to closing). Lastly, the sellers of the Tartan have clearly doted on their boat - its condition is immaculate.
The day of the survey starts with sunny skies and light winds. Just as the sellers are preparing the boat for the sea trial, a cold front moves in. The skies greys over and the winds start gusting. Both sails are raised, but only the 150% genoa is reefed slightly. During a tack, a jib sheet gets away, and the other jib sheet gets caught on a winch. Both Kirk and I are glad we can experience how the boat handles in stronger winds.
And then, it’s closing day! We turn over our boat nest-egg, sign the papers, and receive the keys to our new floating home. Hell yeah!
Hope you enjoy!
Lauren & Kirk
P.S. OUR WEBSITE IS LIVE!! www.sailingsoulianis.com
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[@robertnorkus5582]

The fact that the both of you are on the same page,makes this awesome

[@williambranyan4848]

I am the second generation to have grown up on a tartan 37 hull number one. Watching this brought back great memories of the boat being in our family for 40ish years.

[@SailingFreeStyle]

I actually got chills at the shot of you guys and the the previous owners, kind of a “passing the torch” moment! So awesome!!!!

[@devinproctor412]

It’s awesome seeing the joy you guys have for your boat and the adventures ahead!

[@sidneylaimbeer5500]

At last you have found your new home,congrats and all time fair and safe seas.Take care and enjoy your new exciting life!!!

[@jasongrinnell1986]

So happy for you guys. Thanks for capturing and sharing your thrill of buying and finally owning your own boat. Can’t wait to see your adventure traveling down the Mississippi.

[@spinnaker5514]

Congratulations! Finally...and I think you found the right boat! She sure is beautiful. Best of Luck! I'm sure you're very excited and you deserve it!

[@littlejohnny47]

Good choice and best of luck in the future! Glad you hung in there and kept looking...sounds and looks like you found a gem. Regards.

[@TheActiveAssault]

You two are amongst the only KZbin boating couples that I enjoy watching.

[@stevesribs9264]

How Exciting!!! So Happy for you guys. LEST'S GO!!

[@bartwesp4303]

Love the youthful enthusiasm and passion!

[@rikvandok]

Congratulations! You've done it! Fair winds and happy sailing!

[@jeremyyork3538]

That was delightful. You've bought wisely and your enthusiasm was a joy to witness. The video was very good indeed and I particularly liked your choice of music - low key yet pleasant. It was also nice to hear you talk to each other (without vocal fry (which I hate)) about your thoughts and feelings on your new home. Well done.

[@alatl27]

AWESOME DAY for you two! Looking forward to following your adventure...can't wait until the day I have those feelings!!! Fair Winds!

[@Wildernessways]

Your happiness and excitement is palpable in the video. It so reminds me of the feeling that I had when we closed on OUR boat! Best of luck on all of your adventures.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much!

[@davidtaylor2777]

Just started watching you videos and I’m really happy for you. I started with”Life on the river” and decided to go back to your beginnings. My dream is about ten years away so I can relate. Looking forward to catching up with the rest of your adventures.

[@whitestar3]

Congratulations! Have great fun sailing YOUR boat

[@leslieberryman5716]

Watching this brought happy tears......So stoked for you both!!!!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awwh... thanks so much, Leslie!

[@ldirk58601]

Congratulations 🎊💓 it always amazes me that everything turns out pretty much the way it’s supposed to. I’m enjoying your videos and look forward to more!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you, Lynn!

[@Coolcupcake013]

So awesome! Congrats and I can’t wait to see your story unfold.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you!

[@kslinthesand]

Congratulations you guys on the purchase. I'm looking forward to following your adventures.

[@slimpickins3425]

New subscriber, and loving your channel! But this particular episode brought back awesome memories for me. Back to the day Dec 1996 when I bought my Tartan 34C. Theres nothing that can describe the excitement of buying a boat of this caliber. Its obvious that your 37 was well loved and taken care of. I love the classic lines and though my adventures were not as ambitious as yours, I can say I have had 24 years of great memories on her. She is in the water as we speak, and ready to go on the first warm day I choose. Good luck with your Tartan 37, She is a beautiful boat, and one I have always admired. Thanks for sharing your experience with us, its awesome!!

[@RenegadeADV]

Congratulations you guys, I know it has been a long road to get to where you are. Seeing this reminded me of the day I bought mine, arguably the happiest day of my life! I hope she treats you well! Good luck!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much!

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Looks like a very solid, well built, good sailing yacht for many years of adventure & pleasure to come!

[@jbk1961]

Beautiful. Let the journey begin.

[@trumpetmano]

What a really great video you guys... Hit us right in the feels...

[@clintharman3828]

So stoked for ya!!!! ⛵️

[@billroberts3864]

Congratulations. I am glad you bought this boat which will make you happy for years to come.

[@scottoberle436]

Awesome! I’m excited for you two and your adventures ahead. I hope to be doing that soon

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you!

[@garyt2005]

WOW!!!!!!!!! I feel that your ground tackle is STORM ready! (Absolutely love it and SO important when your trying to sleep) Both of you make watching your videos enjoyable.

[@iangarforth]

Love your videos. Your enthusiasm is so infectious. Just gutted I'm running out of episodes to catch up on. More content, please..!

[@Kleman500]

Congratulations. Great looking boat. Looking forward to see more.

[@terrywilliams6923]

After all the let downs the look on your faces as you stood on the bow said it all, your boat,your home, let the adventure begin! I felt the same as I stood on the deck of my first boat many years ago. I hope to follow you as you set sail.Fair winds to you both.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks, Terry!

[@darrenbradz]

So cool I feel so happy for you guys

[@rrdner5700sbcglob]

Congratulations guys! So cool! We look forward to your adventure!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks, Randy!

[@peterfischer5459]

Happy for you guys. Beautiful boat. When I was growing up in the Whitsundays back in the 70's, I used to sail around with my Dad in a tiny 8f Sabot dreaming of owning a boat like this. Wishing all your dreams come true 👍

[@herrgable9787]

Im really happy to see a sailing channel visit Milwaukee.

[@123ebe]

Great boat! The Tartan 37 is a classic sea boat.with a true sea berth.Priceless!!!

[@johnh52]

Love you guys! You two were made for each other and can weather any storm!! Best, John

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks, John! 💙

[@TwotheHorizonSailing]

Congrats guys! Tartans are great boats, hope to see you out there one day! ⚓️⛵️

[@Westcoasterrt]

Congratulations to you both!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Looking forward to seeing your adventures begin!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you, Ron!

[@raspingalmond3059]

Congratulations you guys! So exciting!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you, Ryan!

[@lebarosky]

Congratulations. Very good couple cruising boat!

[@rynflynn]

Always loved Tartans. Great buy! Since you will most likely be downwind cruising, I definitely recommend installing a boom vang. Have fun!

[@obg6446]

Congratulations guys look forward to watching your new videos

[@brotherbryan2414]

Thank you so much for Revealing your purchase price. I look at boats and it really adds to your story to know what you paid. It’s a personal piece of information that I appreciate. Blessings

[@jamesa702]

such a joy to see your adventure of discovering the Tartan and planning.... Thanks very much = second viewing and still an awesome experience.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Awesome to hear!

[@csjmoore]

Spent a lot of time on eastern Lake Michigan. I love your enthusiasm and young adventure. I am starting the series on Labor Day 2019.

[@Stevek552]

Great video, the true reality of finally OWNING! your own boat shines through you both, like being a kid at Christmas I guess.. I`m still part way on the journey but I know it will be just a surreal and incredible day when it finally arrives. Can`t wait to follow your adventures, and every day can be an adventure on a boat! Fair winds to you both! :)

[@saschaeuler7883]

cant wait to hear all you new adventures....

[@S.Kona34]

Outstanding, keep the vids coming..!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

What a lovely couple you two are. Best of luck on your new boat.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Derek! :)

[@sailingyoumeandjosapea6770]

Congratulations on your new boat. I’m looking forward to more videos

[@dougd9528]

Congratulations guys! Looking forward to seeing your adventures.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks, Doug!

[@somerandom7672]

Congrats, and happy sailing!

[@art8439]

Cool, keep this feeling of having a new and inspiring boat, keep it in order so that it wiil give good experiences with the world....Cheers

[@svelandoilterritorio7393]

Congratulations you! That boat is a great choice! We will watching your adventures

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much!

[@mr.morgan5643]

Hi Lauren & Kirk, I started following y'all when you where traveling on the river, watch more videos while on the gulf. It brought up lots of questions in my mind, so I decided to start at the beginning, hopefully to find out more about how y'all got interested in sailing and your experience! I loved this video!! Congratulations!! Wonderful day yes!! You both where so excited and happy!! Look forward to the next chapter in the story!! I also want to say that the quality of the videos are just wonderful, like watching a movie! Y'all do a wonderful job!! Keep in smiling and dreaming, so glad y'all found each other, your a wonderful couple!!! BTW, one day when I finish restoring my 1981 Falmouth Cutter, I would like to send y'all a shutterfly album of the before and after and the story of HONU! Fair winds!!! Doug

[@agc812]

Congrats! I look forward to following your adventures in the Tartan.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you!

[@robertbeger4275]

Yay! You kids are so cute and fun. I was actually in that boatyard/office in Waukegan back about '05 I think to look at a Tartan 37. Looking forward to all your upcoming videos.

[@mk500]

Heartwarming to see you two so happy :-)

[@jastark22181]

I am super happy for you two!! I'm REALLY REALLY looking forward to following you on your journey... :)

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much, Jeffrey!

[@richardrose7382]

I'm impressed. I don't like the potential for trouble of a keel/centerboard; but when they're working properly they're great. Guess I just like simplicity...but hey! It takes all kinds of boats to make the world spin 'round. I'm envious of you guys.

[@richardnwilson]

Congratulations ! Can't wait to follow you on your adventure !

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, thanks!

[@craigme2583]

They say the two best days of your life are when you buy your boat....and then you sell it ha ha. Hi guys just found your Channel and subscribed soo happy for you! First day of the rest of your lives ..ha ha now life beggins. Looking foward to your travels.

[@OrvilleHarmison]

Congratulations guys ... anybody who has gone through the search like you did knows the ups & downs of emotions until the right boat is found and that special day she becomes YOURS !!!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks! Yeah, definitely a roller coaster!

[@fjhaydn6532]

Awesome boat! Congrats to your both! I had a Tartan 3700 CCR spec built in 2013, this is my 3rd boat and my only regret is I did not buy a Tartan sooner. What a boat! It sails like a dream, no matter what the conditions! I sail solo all the time and the handling and performance is out of this world. Fair winds and ahoy from California.

[@brotherbryan2414]

I really appreciate you sharing the price, so off and the price is left out and it really does mean a lot to the story. I’m a novice and I wouldn’t of been able to guess but now I can put myself in the story much better. Thank you for sharing the intimate details. Blessings

[@terrencebradley5417]

You guys are doin' it right!

[@akosirolandr]

Beautiful boat. Congrats! Looking forward watching your new adventures.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you Roland!

[@MrRourk]

Tartan 37 is a great choice!

[@Maveryksllc]

Awesome guys!!! Hope to see you in NC some time !! Safe travels and fair winds!!

[@timhill2849]

Nice boat. Looking forward to your adventures.Slow and Easy for enjoyable travels.

[@daveg6492]

Congrats!! Nice celebratory kiss on the bow. Looking forward to your channel

[@kenleachman5476]

can't wait to see more

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Nice boat and good choice. She looks solid and well looked after. Hope you both have a long and happy time sailing her.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you Petyr!

[@paulcailliet9942]

Helpful prev vid on how much - learned as a kid to sail a big sailboat on a Tartan on Lake Michigan our of Kenosha WI, then had the bug and bought a Newport 32 in Southern Cal, and sold when work moved, now ret and thinking about going back in - thanks for ur helpful I fo

[@kevinswanson3910]

congrats kids good choice plus looks like a fresh water boat and that is another plus.

[@lydiaajohnson]

Congratulations you two. I am so happy that you found a turn key boat. The less work you have, the more you can enjoy this window of travel opportunity you have. I know you will enjoy every minute.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Absolutely there's still a ton of upgrades we want to make for long term cruising. But it was great to be able to jump right in and go for a sail!

[@herveriou3467]

You fold in love with your boat....just the way it should be. She is beautiful. Great boat to. Congrats!

[@49otterhound]

Very nice boat, she will serve you well. Congrats and fair winds!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks so much, Roderick!

[@elipsis6700]

So happy for you!!!

[@georgewalker7464]

Hey u guys , I watched your last video when u sold your boat thismorning and this one just popped up when u found it good stuff, God bless lookn forward to the next boat

[@Billyboy4209]

Congratulations!!!!!! The time for the next chapter of your life to sets sail

[@gordonkinslow8385]

Congratulations to you both. Its a beautiful boat.

[@smiffy5467]

Awesome... Congratulations, looking forward to more sailing videos..

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks, Andy!

[@bobbobbinson1841]

CONGRATS! I look forward to your videos of polishing the boat.... cause thats all that it seems you need to do lol. It hits home when I see you buying a boat on MY lake! Enjoy! I look forward to that Mississippi route! I plan that or the ICW to Bahamas one day soon.

[@SailingSoulianis]

LOL The Mississippi was an adventure. We have a lot of content to share!

[@alr2656]

New Boat! Best day ever!

[@fanisrc]

CONGRATULATIONS !!!! I wish you only happy times!!! All the best!!!!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you!

[@Steffenator]

I’m glad to finally see a Tartan on a sailing channel. 😎👍🏻 Mazel-Tov, guys.

[@Discover_E1983]

Congratulations on the new vessel. And may your travels be full of Adventure and safety. I'll be watching. Thanks for the hard editing and videos. Discover E

[@tghounsell]

Great choice! She's beautiful. Tartans are great boats. Best of luck to you!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thanks Thom!

[@svalthea6758]

Congrats you guys! Just found your video. You made a great choice. That boat looks super clean and .... well....LOVED! What an exciting video. Can’t wait to see what you guys do. We bout ours a little over a year ago and remember the excitement like it was yesterday. Btw, video and editing were great as well. Congrats again.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you! What type of boat do you have?

[@gregcurrie982]

Great to hear that our beautiful Whitsunday Islands got you hooked on sailing ⛵️. I have sailed there many times and plan to do another trip in my little boat later this year. Your boat is lovely. So good to see a boat so well looked after. Wish you both fair winds and following seas.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Oh yes, love the Whitsundays :) What boat do you sail the islands with?

[@gregcurrie982]

Sailing Soulianis. I have sailed the islands in a few different boats. I know have a pretty 25 foot wooden Vertue (very famous design). I have been rest

[@gregcurrie982]

restoring her and will take her north in a few months. Have a look at my channel.

[@wyattfamily8997]

Excited for you guys. As a 68 year old who has always dreamed to do what you guys are doing, always go for it, no regrets. From Australia.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Thank you Wyatt!

[@petermickelsen7922]

Incredible. You could not have done better she is really perfect. S&S - Sparkman and Stevens- is a highly and traditional yacht design firm and Tartan at the time your boat was built was one of the best yards in the sailing yacht business. My Lord your smiles brings a few tears to my eyes. She is grand just grand.

[@SailingSisu]

Nice choice! liked your slow but thorough considerations :-) see you on the water soon!

[@freeeric80]

WooHoo, let the fun begin. At least for us. In real life it has already begun! Really looking forward to more content. I follow nearly a dozen KZbin sailing vloggers and you guys really stand out. Great personalities. Can't wait to follow your adventures.

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, appreciate the kudos :)

[@Lillimonstervideo]

Congratulations! Its a beautiful boat!!!

[@DansAm76]

Congrats! Looks great. Let the Adventures begin!!!!!!

[@SailingSoulianis]

Cheers, Dan!