WE WERE SCREWED OVER (watch this before you buy a sailboat)

[@jamacamecrazy5393]

1st rule of buying any boat new or used.. Pay for a survey.. Just like buying a house u get a inspection. Its the same for boats. If someone tells you that you dont need one walk away from the deal no matter how good it sounds.. Sorry if that sounded harsh... Just being real guys.

[@kabeljoukoo7770]

@@larrytrail2865 I'm in a yard next to an 80k boat that was "surveyed " So far they have replace the entire deck and removed four skins of glass due to osmosis. The surveyor never indicated any of this work needed do ing because he never identified the problems.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

The first rule of buying a sailboat is don't buy a ferrocement boat. Survey is just throwing away money on a ferrocement boat.

[@annod6]

@@mckenziekeith7434 why

[@mckenziekeith7434]

@@annod6 because you shouldn't buy it no matter what the survey says. Therefore any money spent on the survey is wasted. That is what I meant.

[@annod6]

McKenzie Keith why not ferrocement

[@dvd1329no]

When you buy an old boat that’s exactly what it is an old boat. You can repair the necessary things. Usually cosmetics are expensive so just forget that. Make the engine work well, put on a good bottom and get new sails. Repair the running and standing rigging as you go. I have an old 1973 cal. Great boat but it’s still an old boat. Fix things when you can. I went sailing today on her and I love her. Are there many projects that need to be done? Of course there are but get the boat sailing ASAP. Then work out the bugs. Most of these videos I see of people (without much experience) repairing and changing things around. Most of it is unnecessary. Get the boat sailing. Make it safe and go from there. Good luck with the new boat. If you find that this boat needs all the things the old boat needed just get her sailing and work from there.

[@TrevorsCrabs]

This is good advice

[@ej2863]

Thank you

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

it's easy to take others inventory and point out. Your super knowledgeable must be nice to never have education handed to you like this couple. Bill maiden captain obvious.

[@lstefans]

This is a great, truthful message. Funny how the initial reaction and action for first time buyers is primarily on the cosmetic. Just human nature I guess.

[@gordonhenderson5326]

Hi Guys You are too kind. It has been a pleasure passing on the insight of 30 years of boat ownership. Great that you are as passionate as ever and are prepared to get dirty. A prerequisite to success. Good luck and may the sun shine on you both and have fair winds always

[@Kashrandom124]

Howzit Gordon! Glad to see you're on here! Avalon x

[@aronjaxxon7165]

I know im asking the wrong place but does someone know a way to get back into an Instagram account..? I somehow lost my login password. I would love any tips you can give me!

[@dillonemery364]

@Aron Jaxxon instablaster =)

[@aronjaxxon7165]

@Dillon Emery Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@aronjaxxon7165]

@Dillon Emery It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my account !

[@youngmarriedsailing2077]

Hi everyone, We thought we should briefly mention the people that bought the boat. We were completely upfront and honest with them about everything that had happened. They had previously owned six ferrocement boats and believed they were capable of fixing her up. With enough time, money and will, anythings possible right? We should also mention that, knowing what we knew, we sold the boat for a fraction of what we paid for it.

[@thomaspaccione8237]

You need to get the person you bought her from, and throw them a good beating. I just stumbled across your channel, sorry you got taken. unfortunately we can't rid the world of unscrupulous people.

[@DavidLGood]

I'm very happy to see this. I'm sorry for your unfortunate experience, but happy to know you didn't pass that same experience on to someone else. You did the right thing.

[@Joe11Blue]

At least you recovered from that.

[@brunol-p_g8800]

Well, if your confident enough ton your sailing skills then yes, get a férocement boat, they are cheap. But they are cheap for one reason: insurance companies won’t cover up, as once you’ve punched a hole in the boat it’s the end, no way to repair it and resell it. As for the repairs, every single boat will constantly need repairs, be it a new boat or a used one. Boats are a financial hole, and if you’re not prepared for a lot of sacrifice and a lot of DIY work, just don’t buy a boat. For the shower, once you’re sailing you won’t get to shower that often, even if you have a shower on board the water supply is limited to your tanks, you might shower 4 times at best before running out of water. Most sailors, even those having a shower, use to shower in the ocean. Don’t look at a boat like at an apartment, look at a boat like at a boat, or if you don’t have any sailing experience, like at a camping car

[@crzyruskie86]

@@brunol-p_g8800 I always wondered about the shower thing. Why don't people pipe water from the ocean as shower water? Legitimate question because I know nothing about sailing. I know some boats have those small hoses on the deck sometimes that can use sea water to hose the deck down so why not a shower?

[@Mancubsa]

Guys, a few words of wisdom from my side here. There are a lot of sharks in the water and you can be so easily taken in, luckily it was an early mistake and you didn't spend a fortune on the boat yet. Now, everybody will have a take on what you should buy but you need to assess your requirement and budget. Firstly, just because you haven't sailed before doesn't mean you have to get a small boat. You don't need to but a small cruiser to get your skill set up, you can but a little dinghy or sail with others. Here is what you need to ask yourself... Where are you planning on sailing, coastal or bluewater crossing oceans? How many people are going to be on the boat for longer than a week or two? A boat is a small place and can get crowded very quickly, you don't have personal space with two or more people. How often are you going to have crew with you? Extra cabin may be worth it then. What is your skill set in terms of repairs? Anyone can watch youtube and say "I can do that" but you need to have an aptitude for it and determination. When my wife and I started sailing we bought a small 24ft boat. We are now looking for a 40+ blue cruiser with 6 - 8 berths to take on crew if needed and friends and family when they come visit. Ideally have lines running aft so that in rough weather you minimise your trips forward. Watch a lot of channels on youtube to get an idea of what you look for and before you buy get someone with real knowledge to have look. Ask around an area about a specific boat to get info. Watch out for cored decks and cored hulls, if there has been water ingress then it can severely weaken the structure. Osmosis on FG boats can be an absolute pain but doesn't always mean the end of the boat but can can be costly to repair if someone does it for you, time consuming to do it yourself but you're young so you have time. You can do a lot of repairs and sorting out a boat whilst learning with others. Go to dinghy clubs as they are a lot of fun and you really do learn the basics. Join a sailing club and go on their cruisers as crew and ask loads of questions. Steel boats are more forgiving if you hit something but they need a lot more maintenance. Ferro boats are mainly home built and their quality can vary greatly, a commercially built one can last well. Plastic boats, very easy to repair by yourself but kit to repair can be costly depending on where you buy it. Aluminium boats, well, I would stay away from them for now. Very good boats but if you've got electrolysis then you can have major problems IMPORTANT: Whatever money you put into a boat you will not get back so pointless spending a fortune on doing up a small boat if it is not going to meet your needs in a couple of years because, not only have you lost that money but you also probably will have to do it all again with the replacement boat and all this time you really want to be out there sailing and enjoying the adventure. Sorry if this seems like a lecture but hopefully it will help you. Good luck kids, I sincerely hope it works out for you!

[@davidturner8301]

Do you have a particular manufacturer that is a favourite with your potential 40ft plus Blue Water Cruiser?

[@lokeshraghupathy3520]

Great advice. Clear words. Please let know if you have any KZbin channel of yours to subscribe. I am sure such words can not be formulated by someone without experience.

[@jandtlivinglife3130]

@@davidturner8301 My wife and I owned a Kelly-Peterson 46 and cruised her for 8 years. Best boat we ever owned.

[@johnmilligan6605]

Good advice always buy a boat that the previous owner has spent lots of cash doing up or you will end up with an old boat that you spend time and money on and the value will never increase peoples circumstances often change and planned voyages have to be defered or put off altogether its best to step in then and buy yheir dream boat it may cost a good bit more than similar boats on the market but will be well worth it and you know the boat is good condition or the owner would not have invested so much cash in doing her up even then get an experienced sailor with sailing and LIFE experience to look at her then get a survey remember a surveyor must be insured and belong to a proffessional body so if they get it wrong you can take them to court although i have never heard of this being necessary with a proper proffessional surveyor and word of mouth means a lot in buying boats so ask around to verify peoples charicter good luck jm galway ireland

[@TheAjs71]

Definitely not a failure, definitely learning! We've all been there, whether it's boats, cars or motorcycles. As I always say "everyday really is a schoolday!". Looking forward to future videos.

[@mikeziemba2269]

When I bought my first boat in 1997, I had no idea what I was doing. I went to my bank to see if I could get it financed and they would finance 80% of the purchase price on the condition that I get this thing called a marine survey. They had the names of several surveyors that they recommended - I picked one and got lucky. He surveyed the boat and found it to be a good one that just needed some minor repairs. I sold the boat two years later and gave the name of the surveyor to the buyer. The boat sold for about what I paid for it and I got my bigger boat. I used the same surveyor again. When I sold the bigger boat 6 years later the buyer didn't get a pre-purchase marine survey. Unfortunately, his insurance company would not cover the boat without a survey. So, he got an after-purchase survey which is kind of useless. The surveyor had no material findings - the boat was in excellent condition when it was sold. Lesson here - always get a pre-purchase survey and be careful using any surveyors that a boat broker has recommended. Note that good surveyors are always busy and it might take a couple of weeks before he can do the work. Don't be cheap here because findings will usually be considered when the final price is negotiated.

[@farnorth7314]

In the future you may want to find an experience sailor/owner to do the first walk thru with you...you may walk away without hiring a surveyor. If the first walk thru is positive THEN hire a surveyor. You learned the hard way, like many of us have.

[@duded2268]

So what was wrong with the boat how much did you pay for the boat?

[@robertbrody4032]

As a former yacht broker and sailor of over 25 years, I've seen this happen many times. I've even tried to stop friends from buying the wrong boat (and sometimes they bought it anyway). My buying rule is like baseball. Three strikes and I move on. A "Strike" is any serious repair. If the boat needs all new ports, that qualifies as a strike. Bad plumbing strike two. Corrosion at the mast step, strike THREE and I keep looking. Better still, buy a boat with no strikes. I recently bought my 5th boat, a Beneteau 393 and she's in superb shape. I prefer sailing to rebuilding a neglected vessel.

[@apollomorris9920]

Hi Robert I'm looking at a Beneteau 50ft , its a private party sale. It's somebody looking at a boat in this price range be going to a broker to do the purchase and get the best results for a good solid boat ? If a broker is the best way to buy a dog could you refer me to somebody?

[@robertbrody4032]

@@apollomorris9920 Make sure you find a good surveyor. That will be your best defense and key to finding a good boat. Join some groups for Beneteau and talk to people who own the same boat or the boats from that period.

[@apollomorris9920]

@@robertbrody4032 thanks Robert.

[@patrickgagne8795]

Completely agree. Especially the sailing instead of restoring. I’ve restored a couple boats before and can honestly say..I’m over it. Like the old saying goes…no such thing as a cheap boat.

[@Kashrandom124]

I've waited so long for this video, I feel so lucky to have spent those 7 weeks of making hard decisions and hard talks with you guys. I can guarantee anyone reading this comment that at the end of every day they said how glad they were to have learnt this lesson now rather than later! Time for me to come back I think 😏

[@rogerandall]

Good to see you moving forward. I purchased a 37ft boat to use as a training boat before buying the 40/45 boat to go off on. I later found it takes the same to learning to operate a 45 ft boat as it does a 37ft boat or a smaller one. Yes the operating costs are higher but it is cheaper than selling and then buying the big one and having to relearn how to deal with a 45ft boat and to do a second refit. My learning was I never got the 45ft one, ran out of money... Ask questions then when you know it ask some more questions.

[@luciousbrun5437]

Roger, what you say contradicts what they say, & it would cuz what u say is true. So, they made the exact same mistakes again ? Rushing in without research ? It's implausible when you add that the last boat was apparently condemned but they sold it. What is most likely is they quit on the big boat, just too much work, took a loss and bought a smaller boat for that loss. The condemned story is just that, a story; if it were true I would expect them to be a lot more furious with the previous owner and looking for legal action, but no. When you take all the points I've mentioned, not just one point, then the most likely occurrence was that they simply quit & sought an easier way. My verdict ? #1 I have no time for dishonest people. #2 When trouble comes they will not be the people to come through it. #3 I'm unsubscribed.

[@jacktaylor1030]

@@luciousbrun5437 Unsubscribed, me too.

[@overland-workshop]

​@@luciousbrun5437 Your 'verdict' is based on a a few guesses and so has zero value but for yourself. The boat was sold with full disclosure and legal advice was taken. But on their behalf, I'm glad you've unsubscribed. They don't need armchair achievers claiming to know everything and throwing baseless accusations.

[@luciousbrun5437]

4xoverland, ur clearly an idiot. There was no baseless accusation. Their story on its own is very dubious, and when you add to it their last video where they were fed up and fully and seriously deliberating quitting cuz it was hard work, then IT IS CLEAR AND OBVIOUS what they have done - lied to us. Clearly u r part of their deception, or you're just an idiot, but ur not an idiot cuz that's clear by the sentences you write, so u r part of their deception. I don't mind what you do in your private lives, and if you want to lie to people on KZbin you can do that also, but do not insult and abuse me. Your gladness at my unsubscription is nothing but spiteful - what you would expect from liars. Finally, I'm not the only one who no longer has time to receive your videos. Now leave me alone. Any further communications with me will be seen as malicious.

[@overland-workshop]

@@luciousbrun5437 I know its a baseless accusation based on guesses because I was part of these events, and can vouch for 100% and painful honesty. Your accusations of dishonestly is because you know you would not have behaved this way and would have tried to hide something. Kate and Cam didn't. But believe what you want. It really makes no difference.

[@DKB268]

Without a survey this is what happens

[@gregmirr]

My 2 bits : I've owned and fixed up several sailboats . I recommend to anyone thinking of buying a fixer upper Don't ! Everything will take longer and materials are very expensive . My advice go to work , save money , get educated ,do research , then go buy a good boat one that has been maintained ( very important ) you will then be able to have a balance of work and pleasure . If you buy right , when you sell you'll come out ok . Smooth sailing

[@jimmycees4042]

Greg ... the best advice i have seen so far.

[@johnmilligan6605]

Great advice the days of fixing up old boats are long gone the only reason to do this is if you have a few years to spare on the prodject but it will cost way more money in the end never mind the you tube vids of kids who get an old boat for a few grand and have her ready to cross an ocean within a year or less for every one old boat that works out there are twenty that as soon as you scrape thr surface are beyond fixing without spending three times the price of a decient boat if a boat has not been kept i tiptop condition walk away i have thirty years experience buying and working on boats and have learned the hard way you get what you pay for get the smallest boat to suit your needs and keep saving until you can buy something decient never buy a boat that you cant sail home there and then is a good guide all the best jm galway ireland

[@o0bananaman0o]

hi guys, we're a young couple with 4 seasons of experience sailing south western australia. we know exactly what your going through. we bought a 30' grp racer cruiser on the advice we received to go as small as possible. we've found 30' more than enough to handle the consistent 25-35knt southerlys and 4m seas over the WA summer. its been hard work and expensive but rewarding at the same time. my advice though, having been where you are now, would be to get a 26' trailer sailer and tow it up to Shark Bay, Ningaloo or the Dampier Archipelago for a one or two month long holiday every year, so much cheaper and much more rewarding than a penned boat in the south west.

[@lewisjeffreys9175]

Always plenty of trailer sailors in Perth!

[@iliap1217]

Thank you for the honesty. It is not easy to face reality. You are helping tons of people by posting this.

[@fishin4bogey]

Another case of "We have no idea what we're doing, but we binge watched Sailing La Vagabonde one weekend, and thought this would be a swell thing to do !"

[@peterk7377]

now someone can watch this Video and think FAARK that sailing business.

[@augustusfleming3001]

I sailed when I was young, my wife and I are restoring an old 1978 ranger. We paid 2000 for the boat and 1200 for the survey. It’s worth it to get one. In the end the survey told us the old man wasn’t lying and he was really just looking for someone who would put love back into her.

[@719_overland]

Lifes' lessons are learned through fear and hardship is my personal affirmation. You two are ahead of the curve! Cheers and be safe.

[@stephenburnage7687]

Owning a boat and cruising (in my experience) is 70% maintenance and only 30% sailing. If you have lots of money and live in a big city, you can find someone to hire to do the maintenance but if you want to go cruising or have limited funds the only option is to acquire lots of skills. Step one (for most of us) is a diesel maintenance course.

[@spyglassfreowestaus2733]

Great attitude, the lost money is just a paid education. I like that you're posting the raw lessons and keep up those smiles, we love the channel!

[@AgeCobra]

Get a survey all the time .

[@davegrenier1160]

"Trust no one." Fox Mulder

[@stuartcole3759]

Words of wisdom my friend

[@CORYSart]

"The truth is out there"

[@working2bselfsufficient724]

Unfortunately sometimes some people can't trust themselves either and this vid is prime example of that.

[@biggils8894]

Dave Grenier including government!

[@Joe11Blue]

@Fon Hollohan unless you've been eating Mexican, then it's probably the Mexican annoying you.

[@paulbarnard5267]

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Great life lesson and kudos to you both for learning from it.

[@Atr42Greasemonkey]

If they make an epic mistake like this why would you encourage them to back out on the water ?Can you say Gilligan's Island

[@paulbarnard5267]

Atr42Greasemonkey it must be amazing living a life where you make no mistakes and get everything right first time. Loved Gilligan’s island 😀

[@mrnickbig1]

OMG! How did you not notice how lumpy the hull of the other boat looked? You need a sturdy solid fiberglass hulled boat, maybe a Bristol Yachts, Cape Dory, Tartan, or Halberg Rassy. You also want solar panels, and self steering gear (a kind of mechanical autopilot) is a huge bonus.

[@MrAmoRay]

Yes, lesson learned. Move forward. Keep your spirits up. You're young and have a lot of adventures ahead of you. You'll be ok. Keep the dream going.

[@SaltyEscape]

Hey Guys, Thanks for sharing this very emotional and I'm sure embarrassing story! I am truly humbled by your words and ability to take full ownership of your mistakes! We are planning on buying a boat soon as well and we have learned from you! We had a very similar experience with our RV! (We live full time in our RV while preparing to purchase a sailboat). Our RV dealer sold us an RV with promises that never panned out. The freaking engine blew up the second day we owned it! Anyway, life is learning, keep moving forward. Don't let the muggles get you down! Corey (KZbin Channel- Salty Escape)

[@kstkn]

Apologies folks but, it is more than obvious you can't handle with simple tools. Even if you bye a brand new boat, you should be able to handle these in case you you want to self-repair, or if not you need someone can. Believe me a part of me died watching you trying to cut "A TABLE" ... yes, this boat can be repaired, but not from you. And yes, that's the best designation ever to get rid out of it.

[@sarbart823]

Great attitude. You will get where you want to be if you learn from your mistakes

[@littlejohnny47]

You summed it all up with, “...we should have known better....”. If you do not educate yourself before making a significant purchase or life change, then all I can say is: “Yes, it happens to us all at some point!”

[@jacorin]

learning can be painful, but you will move on from this

[@sailingeden9866]

I bought an O'Day 25 that came with its original factory built trailer. Having a trailerable boat that you can launch, recover, step and de-step the mast, and haul it home all by yourself and then park it in your driveway, to me is the best way to get into sailing.

[@uglyduckling81]

What did your pre-purchase marine survey say? Did it warn you about the problems?

[@waldonumbly7490]

Never use a surveyor.

[@javierriosgarcia5446]

Thanks for the heads up guys, we also are in our new marriage and are looking to buy a 35 foot 71 Coronado and your video was so helpful.

[@jameylane9196]

Don't be afraid to make mistakes, just focus on making those mistakes SMALL.

[@toddlarko8973]

Aww, I was looking forward to all the repair videos. I'm sure the next boat will need fixing up as well tho.

[@wilfdarr]

"cheapest school fees ever!" is a great way to look at it. But ya, not just when buying a boat, but all the time you are involved in sailing (especially people who haven't sailed previously), sailors love to talk about what and why they do things they do, and you will learn tons from just sitting down at the marina picnic table with the folks in the marina. Most of it is pure gold (ok some of it is fish stories and wives tales, but most is pure gold).

[@CheersWarren]

Just found your channel and now found you sold an incredibly difficult boat for first time sailors. The most important think I can say is what ever boat your get make sure it is ok to sail as is even if it’s rough. Learn what you like and don’t like then after 6 months to a year of sailing decide if it’s the boat to spend a couple of years of your life refitting. You won’t regret it ( if it’s not right after a few months sell it and go for something else) Good luck cheers Warren

[@destro513]

What did I miss here. It was just an older boat that needed tons of work or they were mad the guy got it for free and they paid?

[@jebp4594]

It's part of life to learn from mistakes. Congratulations on recognizing and learning them. you have not given up and this is important for future success. good luck

[@sasfish1966]

Its all a long learning curve. Like anything take your time and enjoy the ride. At 56 and 70- 80 000 odd ocean miles under my keel. I ended up living halfway around the world in a foreign country. You just never know where your adventures will lead, I'm still learning and still enjoy it.

[@chrissyboi88b]

8ve lived on my 24ft sail boat for nearly 3 years now and I'd never live in a house again! I want to upgrade to a 35ft soon. All I would say as the owner of 2 24ft sailing boats is research. You will make mistakes, that's a given that's what makes you a better sailer. It may be difficult at first but you'll get into the groove whilst learning the do's and don't of being a livaboard.

[@jdbuscemi8181]

Great video!!! I'm really glad I watched this I'm looking at sailboats and I know nothing so great video thank you

[@AfterDeath1986]

Hey guys, so glad to have you back! Sucks you got taken for a ride. Karma always comes around. We are buying a valiant 40 my wife and I and getting a good survey done is paramount on this deal.

[@AfterDeath1986]

@@philgray3443 aye thanks for the heads up, we do have a blister era boat. But it was stripped and peeled in the early 90's and dealt with. Surveyor was informed of it so kept a weathered eye out and found 3 4" in size. So a couple touch ups but nothing big. Otherwise a clean boat

[@searchinghacker3060]

I saw your comment on another you tube channel, about purchasing a boat that is old. Here is my story and i am interested to get your feedback. Lets say that you are in a place in the world where boats are at a premium, though the pandemic has changed that somewhat. but lets say that boats are typically about 10000 or 15000 for an ocean going boat. But, that there was one available for 3000 that had a full keel as this one does. and is a RAWSON 30 which I owned before though my friend sold it before we could really use it . But, I have always liked these boats and this one is from 1970 . this boat has made 2 ocean crossings . the first i dont know, but the second was from mexico to asia. The boat stopped in Manilla, phillipines and was left for about 3 years at the dock. the engine , perkins, is full of rust and is not running, the sails in the locker were pretty bad and the main has a lot of small tears , and the battons have wear, the dinghy needs repair, the electric, needs a total overhaul, there are no electronics , except a vhf whch may or may not work and a satellite phone, which may or may not work, lots of charts , no batteries that work, it does have an inverter, converter , etc. but not sure that works either, the bathroom was never put in , and looks like the bottom of the mast has some rot, but i dont think that its of the kind that is serious the owner wanted 7000, which i really had to laugh, but now i have the price at 3000, but i have not had it out of the water. i know that everyonewill say " you must take it out ' others say " well, it doest have any leaks right ? " to which i say, yes its pretty dry. the rigging seems good , the sails in the bags are very bad shape, rust color and deterioration, This may be the best deal i can get here and i just dont know whether to get into it or not, the cabin inside. needs lots of wood work, in the v birth the sides are coming apart and need rewood work done there, but these keels were made to last but how long ? and what about worms inside the fiber? would you go for it ? or anyway would love to hear your advice or anyone who cares to comment , god bless . happy sailing .

[@Seawizz203]

As you are new to sailing, and boating in general, it’s easy to become enamored with the dream. The sea, the freedom and the vessels themselves are all quite alluring. I’ve been through it myself. A word of wisdom, of which I’m sure you’ve heard a lot of lately, be patient. Learn your vessel. Learn how to sail from others or take a class. Once done with that, if your plan is to sail offshore, crew with experienced passage makers, or captains ferrying vessels from one location to another. In one year you will be surprised how much you can learn. You two are young. There are a lot of adventures to be had. Take the time to learn and plan. You will avoid many issues by doing that. You are boat owners and sailors now, so you will not be without troubles no matter how hard you plan....lol, but you can minimize them and make your experience fun, educational and, most importantly you’ll be proud of yourselves for doing something not many people have the courage to do. Good luck, be safe and wish you fair winds and following seas. Although, thats not always going to be the case...lol.

[@emilymeyerding3392]

There is a difference between a dream and an obsession. Learn first. Save your money. Never be in a hurry. Recognize that you need to have the same amount of money to spend on the boat that the boat costs (minimum). Anything you want done right will cost ten times what it costs to do it yourself (if you know how). Analyze what you do, admit mistakes, plan to avoid these mistakes, recognizing that you will make other different mistakes.

[@joepatroni8777]

What’s the saying? There are two days of owning a boat is great? The day you buy it and the day you sell it?

[@richardd3663]

It's not your fault, you're millennials, raised not to think, to be naive, KZbin is full to overflowing with couples just like you chasing a dream that they have absolutely no idea what is involved in making it happen. I got the bug in my early teens, over 40 years ago now and the first thing I did was read every book on sailing around the world I could lay my hands on, all the classics from Slocum to Robin Lee Graham. Then I went to RYA evening classes to learn navigation, then bought a 14ft dinghy and learned to sail, see what I'm getting at? You don't just buy a boat and sail away! I got work in boatyards to learn how to build them THEN went to boat building college where I learned everything about boats, even cement ones! Thank god you have the sense to realise you made a mistake, are able to admit it and best of all want go smaller, my advice would be to go smaller still, learn the game in lets say a Westerly Centaur or even a Pageant, which you can pick up fully equipped for next to nothing, then when you know how to truly handle a boat go looking for something more 'blue water' around the 30ft mark, who knows you might by then have fallen in love with gaff rig and get a proper boat! But whatever boat you go for ALWAYS, ALWAYS get a survey!

[@twisterwiper]

I appreciate your honesty. Looking back, were you actually screwed over, or did you just have unrealistic expectations?

[@commander1338]

Get a survey - first. Learn on some one else's boat - be crew on a big boat - you will learn a lot of cool stuff that will help you later on down the road.

[@gordonhenderson5912]

Hoi vei well guys just watched this episode and “aag née man” ( oh no man ) lessons learned the hard way will not be forgotten,so remember to remember. The salient point is remember to remember and then emotional pitfalls can be avoided. You have learned a lot since you “sailed” into the world of sailing and my most fervent wish for you both is to realise your goals. Keep looking and sooner or later you will find a boat fit for purpose. Not always what you want but can do the job

[@01dumbfrog]

Yes I thought about buying a boat, because the current boat I was living on didn't have an air-conditioner so instead of dropping $20,000 with trade on a newer Hunter 35'. I spent $250. on a used drop in a hatch Criuse Air unit for the V- birth. And after I sold the younger boat after I up graded to an older but better equipped I moved the hatch A/C to the older boat until she fail to keep the water on the outside.

[@mountainconstructions]

The world of boats is a long and complex one, even if you've been around boats for years So many people getting out for a number of reasons, in saying that, you can buy some magnificent boats at very very discounted prices from motivated sellers (age, health conditions, etc)

[@tomemery1651]

First boat I bought was a 1943 Fellows and Stuart 40' wood powerboat. It had no engines. They call them "Dock Queens". Lived on it 6 years. In the water and on the hard. My next boat was a 27' Naval Whaleboat converted to a gaff headed sketch rig. Learned to sail. Never looked back. The last one I cruised 20,000 miles and sold it for 7 times what I bought it for.

[@WickBeavers]

Imagine! Two best days of a sailor's life (the day you buy her and the day you sell her)- Imagine what the next best day will be!

[@brettkramer]

Seven months after you purchased the boat, you find you have catastrophic issues, but in this video you don't describe even one of those issues...

[@gerardhand1954]

Did the people you sold it on to know what they were getting?

[@PaulinaPaulino]

I have owned boats all my life. Boats are expensive. The saying "A boat is a hole in the ocean into which one pours money" is appropriate. That said: Some of the best times of my life have been on a boat. My wedding and (I am pretty sure) the conception of my son :P

[@Joe11Blue]

If you own it for leisure and don't keep up on the maintenance, yes they are expensive.

[@faircompetition1203]

If you don't know , hire a surveyor . Warning , many of them will miss stuff or find problems where there are none . Had my boat surveyed by a friend and he sounded the hull finding that at the through hulls the sound changed and declared there must be water and rot in the core . I pointed out all the through hulls are in solid glass - no rot it is solid and that is why the sound changed , the rest of the hull is foam core . Others will mistake a kevlar hull (mine) for one with water in it because the conductivity is higher . My buddy did not make that mistake . Anyway , if they find a problem take the time to investigate it , I saw a boat at a yard to be record because the surveyor had declared it wet squashing a sale . She was bone dry and solid when they cut into her to fix a none existent problem. As to a cement boat , don't buy one , even a good one because you won't be able to sell it , insurance will be hard and some yards won't let you bring it in for fear you will abandon it . Lots of good glass boats around .

[@stephencross4978]

Sorry to hear about the experience, I was really hoping for you. Best success with the next one!

[@lorenrenee1]

Thank you so much for mentioning the harbor master as a resource.

[@svzigzag5898]

Ok, you made the same mistake at least half of us have made. You have two choices. You can let him steal your dreams or you can learn from it and move on. I suggest moving on! Sail with someone else. Crew on another boat. Hire out and work on boats. Watch You Tube. Let trust develop over a bit of time! Gain experience by doing. Gain knowledge by watching someone else! Maybe buy a boat that everything is gone except the hull. Take all the old systems off. Paint and repair the hull. Maker her shine. Then get her moving. Motor. Rigging. Sheets. Now you can day sail short hops. Now maker her safe. Anchor lines depth finder. Now you can sail a bit further. Then make her comfortable. Oh my you have a boat!

[@beorbeorian150]

Having a third person completely emotionally detached help look at stuff before buying helps. I learned this house hunting. Keep looking at boats. Look for flaws. You will get better and better at it and learn the market better than a pro. Mistakes where nobody gets hurt are small potatoes

[@philogre5771]

Sounds like you got away with it very lightly 💪 fantastic attitude (now) I'm sure there's been plenty of behind the scenes *BEEPS* 😂. Look forward to the next chapter guys

[@Adhdroamer]

Can't wait to see what happens next

[@razzorbladz]

never buy a boat without a getting a survey done,don't restore a boat buy one you can sail because a cheap can cost LOTS more to restore then spending extra on a better one even if you need a loan and stay working for a little longer because most times a job is easier then a resto

[@foreverfixin]

When you are looking at boats and to purchase a boat you need to take 10 to 15% of the initial cost and be prepared to put that in the boat every year for maintenance and repairs it is a good idea to get a boat report on the boat that you are looking to purchase also

[@jvkew]

Ii have not discovered what you discovered was wrong with the boat. Can you share that?

[@mickrobinson8150]

Honesty is refreshing

[@mikejmardis]

The only time you can go the cheapest route is when you are knowledgeable. Take these lessons in maturity and apply them to your journey in learning to sail. It’ll save your life.

[@johntripp2028]

I am so glad the cement boat is gone and you haven't given up. At least you didn't have to bury it. Go slow. You have lots of time to get to where you are going.

[@razzorbladz]

I knew my boat was in great condition but I still spent the money and got it surveyed because 1 then you know if it is worth buying and 2 you need the survey for insurance any way so its crazy to not get it done before you buy the boat

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

When it comes to an old boat plan on spending at least 75% of the purchase price for fixes, upgrades etc. in the first year. Rigging, sails , engines and electronics are expensive. And GET A PROFESSIONAL SURVEY.

[@bevantweedie5129]

Great that you are having a go.I 've been there,done that.My advise get some sailing lessons and learn more about yachts before buying your own.If the sailing life is what you really want then aim for it and forget about Utube videos for now.Too many jumping on the bandwagon chasing followers and donations.You have to make a decision on which is most important to you sailing or video production. They are both very time consuming and I would put your time into living the dream and forget about the videos until you are actually cruising and have some experience.There are plenty of excellent reasonably priced boats out there at the moment.I wish you both well in the future,you have a very step learning curve ahead.

[@jonnorousseau3096]

Agreed 100%. I'm in the market for a small 33' centre cockpit boat. I currently crew on a 63' Robertson and Caine custom built Cape to Rio ocean racer after a layoff of 24 years, before furling headsails, but I'm doing all the necessary RYA courses, competent crew VHF license, and coastal skippers when I've got the sea hours yacht master , I'm not buying a boat until I've got competent crew and VHF license for sure. It's also important to choose the right type of boat for your purposes, I won't look at boats with spade rudders, for example for a blue water boat, skeg hung has some protection and 2 pivot points below the waterline, same goes for keels, encapsulated full keel is best, but like you said, lots of good boats with shoal draft and modified fin keels.

[@bevantweedie5129]

jonno Rousseau agree can't beat training and experience.I don't have a lot of formal marine qualifications but do have many years of full time marine experience in boat yards,slipways and hire boats.This young couple can live the dream but they need to talk to the correct people in the industry and just not worry about Utube as in my opinion lot of advice given on line is well intended but often misguided and wrong.This can be life threatening in some circumstances..Hope they can obtain their dream but will not be a subscriber to their channel.

[@jonnorousseau3096]

I've had a good few years in shipyards in the UK, was a fabricator/welder at A&P Falmouth in Cornwall back in the 90's so I know only too well, although I was dealing with propellors with a diameter of a small sail boat

[@david78212]

First thing first - NO Broker, worth his salt, would take a boat like that to sell before having a "ghost" survey or the real thing done. Second - NEVER EVER focus on one thing that you want when looking at any boat, house, car or RV... you WILL get screwed every single time, hands down, no question about it, EVERY SINGLE TIME, if the seller sees your reaction to that one item, you should know you WILL get screwed. Third thing - If you know nothing about an item, take someone with who does (that you trust and/or know), they will have a neutral "look" on things and be more apt to look for hidden stuff.

[@PhillipBolan123]

There are two times a boat owner is happiest; when they buy a boat and then when they sell it!

[@terrysmith7740]

Sometimes lifes lessons are expensive, but they are worth it

[@GreatOutDoorWorldofMines]

Lots of ppl saying survey survey...2nd rule, never ever trust a survey.

[@flyingdutchman6984]

A lot of comments about getting a survey. While for the most part I agree, it is more important to know when to walk away. Survey's on old boats are ridiculously expensive and will quickly eat away at your budget. For example; why pay $500 to survey an engine that is not worth $500? Most surveyors can tell you within five minutes if you should walk away, but most won't. They make their money surveying boats, not saving you money. Do a little research and learn to walk away. Only when you find your dream boat is it worth even considering to get a survey.

[@Sailing9LIVES]

Too little background knowledge, too much man-bun. 🤪 But, you learn and you move forward. Best of luck with the next boat. There will be plenty of learning moments on it, as well!

[@jaimiewhall]

Hi, I took ownership, thanks to the wife, of a 36' FARR, which was made in W.A., then is was moved to S.A. and them ended up in VICTORIA on PORT PHILLIP BAY. It is a blue water boat, but as I learn to sail it, I guess mostly in PORT PHILLIP BAY. Then out the HEADS to who knows where? Hope to meet up with you two should you happen to visit VICTORIA. Lets go sailing?

[@andyreading]

follow your dream, i'm going to buy one shortly a moody 336, see you both out there xx

[@johncowley4387]

whenever you buy a boat get a survey the surveyor works for you and will tell you the condition of boat yes its a cost but its piece of mined we have just built a steel boat we had it surveyd before she went in water insurance request all the best john

[@Escapetosea]

Halfway through. Still waiting to get something out of this video.

[@unstoppablezone4980]

Surveyor. Surveyor. Surveyor. When you buy a house, you get a top inspector to check it out. Same for boats.

[@fatbowe]

More money than Brains..🤣

[@bluenapalm123]

Randomly researching boats... see this video click it.. think... "Isn't this the girl who's Dad talks a lot about Land Cruisers?"

[@mpenn]

3 money pits exist in life. Boats, Houses and cars.. in that order. Rough rule of thumb for estimated maintenance costs on a boat annually is 10% of the original value per year. Going to be a couple grand in bottom paint every couple years. for a couple week haulout you can expect to pay 1000$-3000$ just for the haulout and storage. Be prepared to spend thousands on any boat you get! BOAT- Break Out Another Thousand.

[@spaceace9680]

here is another lesson DON'T underestimate nature and how dangerous it is sailing , ( until you learn from experience in storms etc.) it can be a life and death lesson.

[@perfectscotty]

I’m going to look at a Chrysler 22 in a couple of days. The asking price is $1600 including trailer and four sails. This will be my first experience looking at a boat so will be very interesting.

[@sce2aux464]

So long as it doesn't go straight to the bottom on launch, one that size and price is great for honing your sailing skills.

[@sailingavocet]

Nice video! Just found yall!

[@StateStreetThatGreat]

The last owner acquiring the boat for free is insignificant. I used to get free refrigerators, make them all good again, and then sell 'em!

[@rainfinger]

The Nicolson 31 is a solid choice. We met several on our circumnavigation in the 1980s.

[@uglyduckling81]

This is pretty much how I imagine things usually go when people watch a bunch of sailing videos of people that sell everything and get funding from Patreon to live full time onboard the boat. Turns out it's not as easy as it looks.

[@nishkatupacs1479]

That sucks. Lesson Due diligence. Always get survey. Glass for your next one. Hope it works out for you and there are always people you can reach out to for info.

[@theislandpackrat]

I have a nicholson 32, Fabulous boat They still make boats one of the oldest boat builders! look at any offshore boats list and they list them. The only bad thing I see is not much room. But I'd rather be safe then dead! The no. one thing wrong with most people is they look for a pretty boat! A pretty boat doesn't look that great on the bottom. No. 1 thing to look for is from the water line down That's the last place most look at, a hose comes off your going swimming. Storms are getting worse every year so best have a boat that can handle them. When I started off I didn't even have a compass just a depth sounder! I remember asking an old indian guy what did your fore fathers do before all the gadgets, How did they cross the straight and he said easy just tie a rope to the stern throw it over and if it stays straight your going straight and it works great! Now that I'm retired going to get a radar soon, I came back from Prince Rupert and had fog every day till I got to Campbell River.You don't need all the fancy stuff!

[@michaelmasters219]

Good on you and don't give up

[@kendorsey4320]

Never stop learning. I just watched a video that made the point you should always start by determining where you want to cruise. They stress that you should make that call on where you want to cruise in the next 5 years tops. Not 10 years out. After that the boat requirements will sort themselves out. It seems like you may have already discovered the secret about size and cost so use that in the calculation when selecting the perfect boat. Of coarse there is no such thing as a perfect boat. I'm glad you both came out of the situation with a positive takeaway. Get a survey is a good rule going forward. Basically you are hiring someone that makes their living finding problems and has seen a good deal hopefully. Fair winds.

[@sailingnordicsun7199]

Just found your channel. I subscribed. Keep the videos coming. Happy Sailing.

[@louisferdinand5776]

Buy yourself a 4x4 get your dad to help you to do it up, (he is a passionate legend on all this stuff) and drive around Australia in it, have an adventure of a lifetime. If wanting or needing to sail on the coast, hire one in different destinations for example, when you get to Great barrier Reef.