Top three tips for buying a used sailboat , From disaster to success
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15 hp efi is everything. I own several..... My old 9.9 is now a prop for a theater production, where it belongs. The difference is reliability. My 9.9 I would be taking apart every 6 weeks or so. The 15 efi you just never worry about.
I had a survey done as mentioned many times.
Upon reviewing the survey I concluded it was so close to a waste I’ll call it just that a waste of my money !
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic with Years Cat exp. Done many inspections in equipment.
Shoulda just done it myself.
The serious items eve listed as this
Rigging
“ checked at deck level , all good visually “
Water maker
“ water maker may be pickled so did not operate it “
Freezer
“Turns on but not getting cold “
Etc ….
Wow seriously ? If I can get myself aboard a sailboat I can see this and comment the same never having seen one !
The hull was tapped so that was great to know for $1500US 😂
Honestly the survey is a very wise idea regardless of my attitude about mine lol
I assume it's just the same as any other profession or trade. Some contractors are skilled carpenters and artisans, some are off a 5th when they arrive and they're picking up a 24pk when they leave. For my information, did you have a chance to meet and gauge the surveyor before officially hiring? Sorry to hear that though, I guess checking the fridge tells where the priorities lie with that one.
If you have some level of mechanical knowledge and can look at a device and tell if its fucked, and how hard it will be to unfuck it, then you probably don't need a survey depending on the value of the boat. The only reason i will recommend getting a survey is if you are a total boat amature and don't know what your looking at. people have a tendency to fixate on one aspect they love about a house or a boat or a car, and ignore other, more important issues. this is what a surveyor is good for. to ignore that cute interior detail that made you fall in love, and instead point out the hull blisters and waterlogged rudder and corroded thru-hulls that you probably did not even see.
I agree, the big ticket item is the engine and rigging. However I have had sailboats my whole life and still am not confident with hammering for delamination.
I love this show!
Definitely do more of these shows.
IF you are serious about sailing, this guy is the best on YT, second place goes to??? fresh air
Lol
Welcome to your much needed source of truth!
Thanks for the info!
Missed the live show! watching now with my bro. He's considering signing up for the full consult! Good stuff, Captain.
As far as I'm concerned, these tips would also apply to powerboats. I've seen people buy boats and it's "how hard can this be", or what possibly could go wrong, disaster follows.
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Hey, found your channel a couple of months ago and am enjoying your content. Looking forward to your buying guide on higher end boats. Gen-X "Been there done that" early retiree. I am finishing a 5 year renovation of historic home in The Lower Keys. Selling this year to sail. Boat budget 4-500.
Bro you a boss!
Hi Chris...greetings from Swansea,Wales
Why does google paint over the sea floor and coastal areas away from populated areas? They didn't always do that.
Made it to the live show
Well if you haven’t done that trip from Greece yet and looking for someone to crew let me know. I need some experience and I’m living in Portugal so it would be easy for me to meet you there.
I was looking at buying a Leopard 45 Cat. Nice design, Until I watched Travel Sketch on UA-cam. Unbelievable the amount of problems these poor people have had. Now I'am confused. If you had a million dollars, would you buy a sailing mono hull or a cat?
If you're like me you use Google maps, and cross reference with Apple and even Bing. Different seasons, different construction changes etc. For recon anyway... not getting around a new city.
And Google Earth is nice for getting a visualization of topography that maps doesn't give, and you don't have to interpret a topo.
Make a video about dinghies.
Yes but with less dinghy shaming. A man can't help the size he has.
Basically, you need enough money to tell all the naysayers off and then nothing matters
Hello from #malta. Hit me up if you’re around and would like to meet the sailing community ❤
We should take few things as gospel. Except this channel.
And the gospel, of course. 😊