I am watching this vlog in the Canaries on our 2010 43ft benetau oceanis. We, 2 of us, are living since a few years full time aboard and have plenty of place. Running costs are 5 to 6 k€ per year INCLUDING full insurance (boat is insured for 145k€) we did the Atlantic circuit 5 to 6 years ago. Nothing broke down, not really much extra running costs. Blue water sailing boats are a term invented for a positive description of an old derelict boat. And boat life is exactly as hard as you want to make it, we have an easy relaxed boat life.
I legit used to hate this channel because of some of the things in a few of the videos but ive come to absolutely revere it over time. He gives what is basically "practical, realistic" advice
I have been on a Chasing Latitudes hiatus. Huge deficit on my part. Your videos speak directly to where I am. Thank you for making these fantastic Videos!
The issue is that most systems when connected to shore power will only use the shore power, which is the case on our Boréal 47.2. To use the onboard renewable power source I need to manually switch off the shore power by setting the shore current to zero, and only use the shore power to top off the batteries (800Ah LiFePO4) from time to time at night when the solar don’t produce. Then you benefit from your power generation and minimize the shore drain. For information we do all the cooking with electricity which uses about 1.5-2 kWh per day for full meals 2-3 persons. Good luck and see you on the water.
@@sailingfabule1805this is NOT true. Just adapt the parameters of your MPPT solar charger and shore charger so that shore charges the batteries up to 70% and the rest has to come from the solar. More over with a Victron inverter charger you can limit the current you will take from shore to the Amps you choose. On our boat we set it to 2,5 Amps max. The rest will be supplied through the inverter from your batteries. All in all we only very very rarely use any shore power with 400Watt of solar and 350 Ah of Lithium
I really appreciate your videos!! You cut through all the BS! I hope to be sailing in the 2-4 years and will definitely be using your services when ready.
I am a native NYer 😊 I have subbed in. I will be buying a boat soon. Getting a lot of great info from you! For 2 women what type of boat should we start with? I want to go island hopping in the Caribbean for the winters here in NYC. I'm a combat army veteran and want to be relatively self-reliant. I want a catamaran 😅 but think I'm going to start with a monohull.
If you’ve been camping or caravanning/ RV, then sailing is similar, just add 💧 Every vessel has compromises, pros and cons to be weighed against your needs and preferences 😊 We’ve chartered a few catamarans and used to own a 27’ monohull (day sailing). For longer term, I’d prefer a catamaran - space both inside and out, sun protection, less roll when moored (anchor, mooring, marina), access to protected 🌊 with the shallow draught For racing or sailing experience I’d choose a monohull. You can buy a newer, nicer monohull for the same price as a cat and ongoing costs are lower, too. Living aboard, I think most time is spent moored, so living space becomes an important consideration. Try both, try different designs. Think: How would this work for us? Can I make it work, or, will it be a daily/frequent hassle?
It seems small boats become uncomfortable when its now two instead of one people living on it. Cutoff roughly seems to be a 35 footer. More space more comfort, easier to learn to sail on/ lesser "parking fees", and a shallow draft to get to picturesque shallows
Buy a boat for the sailing you will definitely do and rent one for things you maybe want to do someday. If you want a boat for cruising the Keys and the Bahamas buy that boat. If you want to sail in Greece someday charter a boat in Greece and sail away. Don't buy a 50 foot ocean crosser that's too big and expensive to do the Keys.
What is the ideal 2-cabin sailboat size for coastal cruising for 2 people who don’t want to have to visit a marina more than once a week at the most and want to have onboard all amenities ie A/C, heating, hot water, water-maker, extra fridge, solar, autopilot, wind-vane, SUP, diving gear for 2, dive compressor, generator, foldable bike, satellite internet, EPIRB, Iridium Go, spare anker, spinnaker, gennaker, code 0, lazy bag, spinnaker pole, covers for navigation instruments, rudders, winches etc? I would assume anything smaller than Beneteau 45 will be too small.
Hi Chris, Watching alot of your videos, researched for now over a year and analyzed in depth our needs, I nailed down our future Sailboat selection to be either a Beneteau 473 or the Beneteau 48 in a 3 Cabin version. Which one (and why) would you choose if you could? Many thanks 🙏🏼 in advance for a short feedback…🙏🏼🏝️ Dominic
The hull is shaped the same as a canoe, what happens when you get into a sea state 3 or even 4? My guess is the bow will jump up and down like a schoolyard seasaw.....
@flyingpigforge with older vessels they had a large difference between lwl vs loa , this was because when healing you would vastly increase the wetted surface area of the vessel to inturn increase speed, over the decades builders have become better at having those features bit also more lovable space on the vessel
Having that bow straight down makes the LWL appear better in your calculation. It doesn’t provide any additional living space over a bow that cuts back. 🤔
@@jra55417look how flat the bottom is on the boats that have a LWL close to LOA. Where do you think all the tanks and auxiliary equipment go - in the furniture where a deep bellied boat leaves lots of room for food, clothes, and spare parts because the 100 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water are in the keel and bilge where it should be. Even try and find that tank capacity on a plumb bow 40 footer
Hi Chris, I just bought your package (e-book and spreadsheet) mentioned in this video and the spreadsheet is missing from the download. Any chance of getting this sorted as all the comms are a noreply email.. thanks mate!
Hey don't we know someone with this absolute stunning sailboats. Seacraft40😁 OOHH YA that small you are talking about, I get some things all mixed up😂 these days getting old. A Benetaeu 40 now I am drulling all over myself, you just like to tease some of us 😛
I am watching this vlog in the Canaries on our 2010 43ft benetau oceanis. We, 2 of us, are living since a few years full time aboard and have plenty of place. Running costs are 5 to 6 k€ per year INCLUDING full insurance (boat is insured for 145k€) we did the Atlantic circuit 5 to 6 years ago. Nothing broke down, not really much extra running costs. Blue water sailing boats are a term invented for a positive description of an old derelict boat. And boat life is exactly as hard as you want to make it, we have an easy relaxed boat life.
I love your definition of a Bluewater boat, 100% agree
You are very fortunate to have each other
The best thing i love about your videos is that you say it as it is with not sugar coating. Thanks for being real.
Thank you
I legit used to hate this channel because of some of the things in a few of the videos but ive come to absolutely revere it over time. He gives what is basically "practical, realistic" advice
Thanks
I have been on a Chasing Latitudes hiatus. Huge deficit on my part. Your videos speak directly to where I am. Thank you for making these fantastic Videos!
Thank you sir! You keep me in reality on my quest for the cruising life style!
Question? I heard shore power was outrageous in some ports. Could to chat about that on another video. Thanks for your efforts.
Just get your solar sorted out.
It's cheap ass chips now.
Cloudy days put 2L in the generator, start it, and go out for a coffee.
The issue is that most systems when connected to shore power will only use the shore power, which is the case on our Boréal 47.2. To use the onboard renewable power source I need to manually switch off the shore power by setting the shore current to zero, and only use the shore power to top off the batteries (800Ah LiFePO4) from time to time at night when the solar don’t produce. Then you benefit from your power generation and minimize the shore drain. For information we do all the cooking with electricity which uses about 1.5-2 kWh per day for full meals 2-3 persons.
Good luck and see you on the water.
@@sailingfabule1805this is NOT true. Just adapt the parameters of your MPPT solar charger and shore charger so that shore charges the batteries up to 70% and the rest has to come from the solar. More over with a Victron inverter charger you can limit the current you will take from shore to the Amps you choose. On our boat we set it to 2,5 Amps max. The rest will be supplied through the inverter from your batteries. All in all we only very very rarely use any shore power with 400Watt of solar and 350 Ah of Lithium
I think choosing a yacht that offers shade at the helm and some protection from the elements is critical for long trips.
13 years full time on our 35 ft sailboat. Built in 2005. With solar panels and davits/dink we measure 39ft. No need for anything larger.
I really appreciate your videos!! You cut through all the BS! I hope to be sailing in the 2-4 years and will definitely be using your services when ready.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to make great videos. cheers. Ken
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, I sincerely appreciate it
Comment to help the UA-cam algorithm. This is a good channel.
I am a native NYer 😊 I have subbed in. I will be buying a boat soon. Getting a lot of great info from you! For 2 women what type of boat should we start with? I want to go island hopping in the Caribbean for the winters here in NYC. I'm a combat army veteran and want to be relatively self-reliant. I want a catamaran 😅 but think I'm going to start with a monohull.
@@adriennec6033 just start with a cat if that's what you want, no reason to spend the time or money on a mono, leopard 40 is great for island hopping
If you’ve been camping or caravanning/ RV, then sailing is similar, just add 💧
Every vessel has compromises, pros and cons to be weighed against your needs and preferences 😊
We’ve chartered a few catamarans and used to own a 27’ monohull (day sailing).
For longer term, I’d prefer a catamaran - space both inside and out, sun protection, less roll when moored (anchor, mooring, marina), access to protected 🌊 with the shallow draught
For racing or sailing experience I’d choose a monohull.
You can buy a newer, nicer monohull for the same price as a cat and ongoing costs are lower, too.
Living aboard, I think most time is spent moored, so living space becomes an important consideration.
Try both, try different designs.
Think: How would this work for us?
Can I make it work, or, will it be a daily/frequent hassle?
It seems small boats become uncomfortable when its now two instead of one people living on it. Cutoff roughly seems to be a 35 footer. More space more comfort, easier to learn to sail on/ lesser "parking fees", and a shallow draft to get to picturesque shallows
I like the jumping blond third from the left
I like the idea of having a boat for island hopping for a few days and coming back home. At least as a starter boat.
At the least, your consistent. You have preached the same thing since I started watching. Now I watch these to see if something changed your mind.
At some point you have to talk about the downsides of similar lwl and loa like smashing your bow in with the anchor
Or getting hammered by following seas.
Great video I learn something from each one of them.
Keep up the good work. Love the videos. Keep 'em coming. 🤙
Thank you for ALL of your videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tha k you for watching
Buy a boat for the sailing you will definitely do and rent one for things you maybe want to do someday. If you want a boat for cruising the Keys and the Bahamas buy that boat. If you want to sail in Greece someday charter a boat in Greece and sail away. Don't buy a 50 foot ocean crosser that's too big and expensive to do the Keys.
however, over forty foot, the marina docking prices skyrocket.
@ABC gang yep,
even more money.
What is the ideal 2-cabin sailboat size for coastal cruising for 2 people who don’t want to have to visit a marina more than once a week at the most and want to have onboard all amenities ie A/C, heating, hot water, water-maker, extra fridge, solar, autopilot, wind-vane, SUP, diving gear for 2, dive compressor, generator, foldable bike, satellite internet, EPIRB, Iridium Go, spare anker, spinnaker, gennaker, code 0, lazy bag, spinnaker pole, covers for navigation instruments, rudders, winches etc?
I would assume anything smaller than Beneteau 45 will be too small.
You'd want a 50 for all that crap
@@ChasingLatitudes Are u sometimes in BVI? If yes, how much and how long would it take to deliver a sailboat like a Beneteau 45 from there to Liguria?
@@MrMediterrano that would be 6 to 8 weeks amd cost close to 30k
@@ChasingLatitudes including everything? Your flights, fuel, water, food, marina costs etc?
@@MrMediterrano no that's just your basic capt cost for a trip that long
Love watching your videos.
thank you for taking the4 time to watch, I sincerely appreciate it
Hi Chris,
Watching alot of your videos, researched for now over a year and analyzed in depth our needs, I nailed down our future Sailboat selection to be either a Beneteau 473 or the Beneteau 48 in a 3 Cabin version.
Which one (and why) would you choose if you could?
Many thanks 🙏🏼 in advance for a short feedback…🙏🏼🏝️
Dominic
Great video.
Thanks for the visit
As you get newer you double the initial cost of the boat so that should be considered
Hi chris. Best videos
You do provide smiles.
My fave channel.
very helpful info. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great info. Thank you 🙏
Another good vid. Thanks Chris!
Get to see you back Chris
Wasn't the Pacific Seacraft 40 what Sailing Project Atticus got for their 2nd boat? I haven't watched them in ages, so I don't remember for sure.
Yes.
a darn good choice on their part.
I love how hard on sailing UA-camrs you are. 🤣🤭
Me to f lady K
Love your content ❤
Ty so much for these videos!
Excellent advice
Great info Chris!
Love your advice 😊😊😊
👍 Enjoyed it yet again!
How do you feel about these newer boats with dinghy garages?
Good stuff! Thanks!
I,d love a 38' wharram tiki! You can go anywhere with one of thosell
Always great advice, always funny!
The hull is shaped the same as a canoe, what happens when you get into a sea state 3 or even 4?
My guess is the bow will jump up and down like a schoolyard seasaw.....
As a new sailor, could there be a difference in seaworthy-ness of an extended bow?
You mean a bow sprit ?
@@ChasingLatitudes Sorry, no, overall length vs waterline. Isn't there a problem with an overall lenght=waterline? Beginner question :')
@flyingpigforge with older vessels they had a large difference between lwl vs loa , this was because when healing you would vastly increase the wetted surface area of the vessel to inturn increase speed, over the decades builders have become better at having those features bit also more lovable space on the vessel
Great videos 👍
Very useful information
Great info. Thanks
I only want to cruise the Carribian, I'm thinking a 34'-40' Cat
Thank you!
Cool vid!
Did you make one on what cat size you need?
When you say 40k, you mean the reveneu for 1 year?
38 foot minimum if its just you and your girl going offshore.
Bigger also helps with safety
Having that bow straight down makes the LWL appear better in your calculation. It doesn’t provide any additional living space over a bow that cuts back. 🤔
yeah it does. provides storage space (eg chain locker) that doesn't encroach on living space
@@jra55417look how flat the bottom is on the boats that have a LWL close to LOA. Where do you think all the tanks and auxiliary equipment go - in the furniture where a deep bellied boat leaves lots of room for food, clothes, and spare parts because the 100 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water are in the keel and bilge where it should be. Even try and find that tank capacity on a plumb bow 40 footer
Great video my friend
Thank you
thx captain :)
Thank you for watching
Hi Chris, I just bought your package (e-book and spreadsheet) mentioned in this video and the spreadsheet is missing from the download. Any chance of getting this sorted as all the comms are a noreply email.. thanks mate!
Absolutely just show me a direct email chris@chasing latitudes.com
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Hello 😊
Hi & thanks
‘grown adult’ … ‘live in a box’ 😂😂😂 I’m with you - life’s too short and discomfort is only worse as you get older
Great advice. Glad to see you are out of UA-cam hell.
Hello!
Hey don't we know someone with this absolute stunning sailboats. Seacraft40😁 OOHH YA that small you are talking about, I get some things all mixed up😂 these days getting old. A Benetaeu 40 now I am drulling all over myself, you just like to tease some of us 😛
Hello 😎
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Can you repeat the part about the LOA vs LWL for another six and a half minutes please? I didn't quite catch that "little breakdown".
Hello for the algorithms!
Great
Well , that's easy : a Canova 142 .
Hello. :)
Thanks for info 👍🏻😊
Thank you for watchinb
Lo❤ve it
Starting to think about boats again...Go Bitcoin!
L.o.a. You have outside living space too
Depends on teh make and model, a lot of older pre 2010 vessels the decks are so cluttered
Gr8 m8 I r8 8/8
dont like the permnent sarcastic tone.Doesnts sound serious and if he makes fun of everything.
Not much about safety also
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Yuuuuge size 😂
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Incredibly incredibly incredibly incredibly… maybe would be helpful to find another word to use , lmao 😅
Meh, too loud too crass.
RELAX!!!!!......DUDE!!
Cool.
Hey Chris, check your email ✌️
I dont see anything ?
Great video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks again..
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