There are *many, many* boats out there, perfectly safe. seaworthy, and capable, requiring very little (if any) work for under $10,000. People think that sailing is this expensive activity/hobby, and it doesn't have to be at all. And on something like this, the total cost of ownership is trivial. There is nothing complicated about this boat at all, and the upkeep costs will be next to nothing. On the water, under sail, this boat will turn the heads of anyone who sails regularly. If there is one thing I wish this channel had more of, is video of these boats under sail. I bet this boat is beautiful.
I enjoy this show more when you feature affordable yachts. This one is not just affordable but aesthetically pleasing and in reasonable decent condition!
RICK UNDERSTAND that all our boats are afrdable at different level you might affor this on and amillionaire might only be able to ' afford" the Oyster but only the billionaire can afford an older million dollar Huisman so affordability is purely relative right ?
@@YachtHunters ,,,,,,,right, indeed! Maybe I should have said the "less costly boats." I do enjoy all the videos and thanks for the continuous firsthand nautical knowledge you impart every video.
So maybe "attainable for the Everyman sailing enthusiast" is what he means by affordable. I get what he's saying. Nice to see a boat that looks nice and seems like a daydream price point not a fever dream one.
Guys, I checked the International Sailboat Data Base: this boat has a whopping 37.41 on the blue water Comfort Ratio and a dazzling Capsize Screening Formula of 1.55! Fantastic! The boat deserves a total refit at that price. As I do most of my sailing these days with my son who lives in Sweden, I will look for more yachts with similar "old school" virtues. Many thanks to the both of you for bringing us up the learning curve on boat building, rigging and the issues of handling of vintage technology!
I'm so glad you're back to affordable boats! Not that big expensive yachts aren't cool, but anyone can talk about how rich a rich thing is. The cheaper boats not only are more affordable and relatable, it's also a lot more interesting to find* the good and fun things within the much bigger pool of average offerings. This boat is the one I most see myself buying in the channel even if it's not my most dreamed. I can see myself spending 4.5k USD on this old girl and having fun fixing the little that needs fixed in it, and going the hell sailing!
As a 38 yr old single father large boats are just out of my league at the moment,currently prepping my 1978 hereshoffe designed chrysler 26 for great lakes adventures. Thankyou so much captian Q for showing off some more modest boats that the average young man can use to enter the addicting world of sailing!
You nailed it this week Captain! You are absolutely correct that with a good garage sale and some sweat equity, owning and enjoying a beautiful classic is within the reach of most any man or woman. Keep 'em coming!
Nice one! I met Robert Henry when I was 12 and he was head of small boat design for the US Navy. I'd drawn (I had no math or instruments) a 30 foot full keel cuddy sloop and a friend of my dad's got me an introduction at RH's office. At the time I thought I'd like to go to Webb and be a naval architect and so I was thrilled when he said he thought it would float on it's lines. Of course RH did all of the International series. The first of a line of NA's I met over the years in the business and always an enriching experience.
Y’all have got my desire to own a sailboat at a peak. I know I probably need to start with a trailerable but I dream of the day I can retire to a 36’ or better. My love for this lifestyle grows by each video. Thank you for sparking my dreams and aspirations. Hopefully one day. Love y’all’s videos.
I love how Cap is always in the "just drop her in the water and go" mode. Float it and fix it as you go. So often on sailing channels they spend so much time fixing even what could wait. Seems like they forget the first idea, to just go sail.. Nice find guys. Get one of these in a barn and have fun making her look pretty
As a carpenter, I would have a blast refurbishing this baby. Think I'd find a way of shortening one of the settees into a love seat and adding a combination chart/mess table. BTW my garage sale starts NOW!
At $4500 it's a steal. Even if you put another $10,000 to $15,000 in it you would still have a very nice coastal cruiser at a very respectful price. Some Valspar and she would be looking good. I actually could have bought that boat with a garage sale I had and still had some money left over, and that's not counting the car I sold. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
I really appreciate your channel. Approaching retirement at an alarming pace, the sea is calling me back. Thanks for showing us the different models and the histories behind them. I’ll be on the water again soon and this channels content is helping me whittle down the models I should be looking at. Keep them coming!
A good starter sailboat at a great price and it looks like it only needs some TLC to help it look like a very nice 32’ boat. Thanks Captain Q with your overview. Your videos have help me understand a little bit more about the boating world. Maybe someday I will find myself purchasing one
Captain Q, this is why I’m a Patron and a fan! But, I’m really missing you every week…or even every other week. You are in my prayers and I hope you are well…we just don’t know. This episode has me wanting to buy this boat (which is sold)…please let us know how you are! Take care…
If you’ve ever see the 😢his Old Boat channel it’s full of these little sailors and the stories of their owners and how well they do sailing mostly out of Southern England. They have an annual Around the Island competition so they must be very capable.
The problem with this small yacht is the lack of mast support in the passage to the bow. The owner has attempted to stabilize it by screwing metal plates inside and outside, because the pressure from the mast has caused the cabin roof to bulge inward.
Sailing can be cheap, wind is free. If you can get an inexpensive (or free !) mooring or slip the entry-cost is attainable to many. The things that cost a bit are storage, haulage and sails and lines. I've day-sailed without an engine for 10 years. This particular boat shown here is a bargain, well built but also pleasing to the eye, with historical significance in both design and ownership history.
I think its great to get product endorsements. Vitamins, though they are a great product, I think your views would be more likely to be inspired by, lets say Captain Morgans Rum. Probably a distant relative of Capt Q. Great show .
What a breath of fresh air, of a channel/ show you two have put together here. Standout dynamic between you two with great upbeat and fun energy, notably quick clip plus solid production qualities. My only concern? Captain Q should absolutely get onto a health kick; I have led launching and turning around far more companies than most stretching decades now, including in Medtech and healthcare. So I’ve spent loads of time with leading experts from numerous disciplines including national and internationally noted leaders in cardio and more. Learned a whole lot. One result of that is I’ve literally helped save some lives due my “higher gain and fidelity radar” than most; one of those was a seasoned and highly successful investment banker and another “near save” was a “quiet billionaire philanthropist”. The near save was because he very nearly died soon after I didn’t push strongly enough with him and his executive assistant; he had just had a full work up with his Doctor who saw no issues. Doctors are human too.
You always want to check all the sea cocks and hoses and the stuffing box to keep floating, and the electrics to keep from burning, but that is the same with every boat. This is with out a doubt the best deal on the channel since the start!
I got my first real sailing yacht last Christmas for $4500 USD. After pulling the rusted Yanmar 12 hp anchor out and dropping in a 48 hp Volvo penta 2003t and alot of R&R she's almost ready to take my maiden voyage from Port Orchard Washington, up the sound, out the Straights of Juan de Fuca and down the coast to the Columbia river and upstream to Vancouver USA. It's a 1976 Camper & Nicholson 33' masthead sloop. #39 of 63 based on the 1975 winner of the Fastnet Golden Delicious. I still need to decide on a name but aside from that she's ready to go. I'll admit that I'm a little bit nervous considering I've only sailed twice before on a 12' sailboat in Miller bay. Wish me luck and thanks for uploading cool stuff on youtube.
Sailboat Data lists the displacement as 11,200 pounds (5,080 kg). There is no listing for ballast. That is one sweet boat. Captain Q keep up the good work, I always look forward to your reviews.
I really enjoyed this episode..... I did most of my sailing on the Sea of Cortez many years back...I am thinking of a trailer-sailor and sailing there again but I'm old and tired so watching sailing is almost as fun....and a lot less work....
Buy this boat get it to Atom Voyager and have a blast when he’s done with it. Or you can do it yourself. If you have the time, space, tools, and know how. A great little boat with possibilities. This could make someone’s sailing dreams come true.
Hello from the west coast 👋I like this one a lot .It's simple and basic and not trying to be something she's not just a feel good let's go play for the day or weekend and have some fun .and yes the hull is over thick .that's because at that time people were not sure how strong and durable fiberglass was .Her hull is most likely 1/2 to 5 /8 inch thick all glass .and that plate under the mast was most likely added because the cabin roof was not strong enough to support the stress of movement that was being transmitted from the mast to the roof . She will make a great first boat for anyone including a beginner .and if I'm not mistaken because of her weight you can trailer her to move from place to place she should be short enough that when the mast is removed and because of her gross weight it can be towed behind a pickup truck Using a properly built trailer .Yep a real fun boat to have at a real great price you can't go wrong hear.
Great show! I think this is a wonderful boat. Most sailors move to larger newer boats over time. Then comes the day when you miss your 30foot CCA when throwing off the mooring sail to close ports or islands is easy. At 4 k you could mint her in the winter. she is a sweetie
An interior mast support cannot be implemented because it would block the passage to the bow. The bulkhead cannot bear the pressure of the mast because the passage to the bow cabin is located at that point.
I do love the boat and completely agree with captains rating. This is a much better boat for me and I could afford this boat. A few cosmetic things that I myself could fix. Captain you are one of a kind and if you are single I’d probably flirt with you. You both are just the greatest and I look forward each week to see the wide variety of boats you show. Always a surprise!
Beverly you do an old heart good..truth be told i would probably flirt back as i do with each of the girls we interview each week lol thank you ...ill let you know when the single papers arrive
I would really enjoy it if you could find a William Garden design Trawler. It would bring back my teen youth memories of my parent's boat or a Newporter Ketch. Captain Q and Randy you both do an awesome job on your knowledge and filming.
So old school but so much cooler than a Pearson Vanguard, real wood. Nice lines. Old school winches have to go!! Love transom detail, not quite the Alan Payne wineglass found on late 70s Columbia's
That looks like a 31 Irwin centerboard sloop I owned and sailed all over the Florida Keys. Mine came with six sails and a 15 horse Volvo Diesel engine.
A very nice boat ,not expensive, vintage,fiber glass and wood. A nice oportunity to start with a boat...or a good present for Christmas ...Hello from FRANCE. 🇫🇷⛵👍
Hey Captain and Randy. I know your not going to tell us how to fix everything on a boat. But as someone who had refurbished small boats, I really like the things you do point out. Like the removable counter over the engine. Or whether you would redue the bottom or not. I am 61. When I turn 65 I want to do a Great lakes loop. It would be perfect to grab a cheap floater, sail up or down coast and then into the great lakes for the spring summer and fall. Who cares about brightwork.
About 1970 I had a chance to test out a $2000 fiberglas lake sailboat. It scooted across Benbrook Lake just fine in a light breeze, tacked and handled great, but there was no room to speak of in the cabin - it would be a 'cubbie cabin' if it were a motorboat. Nothing but a vee berth, but no cushions. I passed on the boat - I was not much of a lake person. But had I been near saltwater, near a calm bay, yes this baby would have been right up my idea of a starter boat that might never need upgrading for a very long time. No stove? Pack sandwiches and some salad fixings to get you through the day, and add a can of Sterno, a camp stove, anything to heat up some coffee anytime. If it's got a 12v lighter plug there are coffee pots that use 12v power like that. Umm, nice little boat, I'd make sure to get a cartridge toilet so I would not have that stuff sitting in the boat. They are practically giving it away. It is not free, I suspect because they want the boat to have an owner with a sense of investment. But it's not so expensive that it will not sell because there is a 36 footer nearby for just a few thousand dollars more.
I'm jealous of the deals in the US.. I'm in Australia and I'd like an older boat capable of adventuring south east Asia. This one looks a nice boat for someone
Marblehead. You have to draw that out. Maaarbleheaad. Grew up there and knew little harbor when it was little. Before the condos. We dropped our 27’ CAL there every season. Great Boat yard. Need to respect the tide. Someday you should sail around Children’s Island. YMCA camp where they teach young peeps how to sail. Best place on earth for sailing!
Hello there you guys! Well well well. ~ Another sweetie. ~. I think you've helped me decide.(at least for now). I am seriously considering taking the cast iron flip down keel arrangement on my Hunter 23 completely off the boat, then glass in a centerboard trunk and go with that. (I have a neighbor with a McGregor 26 with water ballast ~ so jealous) ~ Then with zero weight and zero draft, trailer the boat to the deep north next Summer (really big lakes in Canada). Ballast with river rock and just "sail around" for a month. Oh yea the other thing ~ Now dubbed "Aobba Comanche" (not sure of the current sponsor and owner) ~ Ya know ~ Jim Clark, Kenny Read (North Sails) the Hodgdon Yacht yard there in East Booth Bay (where the boat was built) ~ but there in Sydney Harbor on Monday (maybe Sunday for Sydney) the "Maxi Yachts" (all kind of like Comanche) were "Crushed" by, well, the fastest boat in the world. So Comanche is still up and sailing and it looks like it's perpetually for sale. Watch the oh so beautiful video this week from Sydney Harbor!
Really a sweet boat.. looks to be a northern boat, not sure it's ever been down below the mason-dixon line.. or used in the Caribbean. If done up right, looks like it would be a great Florida to Bahamas sailor...
Solid old boat but proceed with caution. I could see rewiring the entire boat stem to stern, and refurbishing the diesel, redoing the cushions. I'd also loose that soft headliner and replace it with a wood solid headliner. LED lights throughout, a better prop and a good hull cleaning / painting will make this old girl sing.
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Love the fact you both took the time to show us what we can get for 4500 bucks. Thank you for the dreams.
There is more out there believe us
There are *many, many* boats out there, perfectly safe. seaworthy, and capable, requiring very little (if any) work for under $10,000. People think that sailing is this expensive activity/hobby, and it doesn't have to be at all. And on something like this, the total cost of ownership is trivial. There is nothing complicated about this boat at all, and the upkeep costs will be next to nothing. On the water, under sail, this boat will turn the heads of anyone who sails regularly. If there is one thing I wish this channel had more of, is video of these boats under sail. I bet this boat is beautiful.
How about some episodes on how to find them
Loved seeing and hearing about this boat.
@@tom_n_i How many do you need? Research boats which work for you size etc. then buy on ebay.. what i did after checking it out in person first.
I enjoy this show more when you feature affordable yachts. This one is not just affordable but aesthetically pleasing and in reasonable decent condition!
RICK UNDERSTAND that all our boats are afrdable at different level you might affor this on and amillionaire might only be able to ' afford" the Oyster but only the billionaire can afford an older million dollar Huisman
so affordability is purely relative right ?
@@YachtHunters ,,,,,,,right, indeed! Maybe I should have said the "less costly boats." I do enjoy all the videos and thanks for the continuous firsthand nautical knowledge you impart every video.
So maybe "attainable for the Everyman sailing enthusiast" is what he means by affordable.
I get what he's saying. Nice to see a boat that looks nice and seems like a daydream price point not a fever dream one.
Guys, I checked the International Sailboat Data Base: this boat has a whopping 37.41 on the blue water Comfort Ratio and a dazzling Capsize Screening Formula of 1.55! Fantastic! The boat deserves a total refit at that price. As I do most of my sailing these days with my son who lives in Sweden, I will look for more yachts with similar "old school" virtues. Many thanks to the both of you for bringing us up the learning curve on boat building, rigging and the issues of handling of vintage technology!
Tack Adreas
@@YachtHunters If that isn't a cause for 15 more points then I'm crackers.
Hey you should look at the Swedish Albin Vega very similar to this but better.
I have an Albin Vega myself
I'm so glad you're back to affordable boats! Not that big expensive yachts aren't cool, but anyone can talk about how rich a rich thing is. The cheaper boats not only are more affordable and relatable, it's also a lot more interesting to find* the good and fun things within the much bigger pool of average offerings.
This boat is the one I most see myself buying in the channel even if it's not my most dreamed. I can see myself spending 4.5k USD on this old girl and having fun fixing the little that needs fixed in it, and going the hell sailing!
THATS THE SPIRIT
You guys are just pure fun, I get so much joy, a spring in my step, from watching you every week! Thank you!
Love that!
What a total sweetheart! I hope someone buys her and loves her back to life. She is super cute!
supposedly coming to Maine for R&R cool
As a 38 yr old single father large boats are just out of my league at the moment,currently prepping my 1978 hereshoffe designed chrysler 26 for great lakes adventures.
Thankyou so much captian Q for showing off some more modest boats that the average young man can use to enter the addicting world of sailing!
Keep prepping and thank you
You nailed it this week Captain! You are absolutely correct that with a good garage sale and some sweat equity, owning and enjoying a beautiful classic is within the reach of most any man or woman. Keep 'em coming!
I have yet to set foot on a sailboat but love this show. Thanks Captain Q and Ran-Day for bringing me ever closer to realizing the dream!
So nice to see the Capt in his element, doing what he loves to do!
so much fun for me too to be doing and sharing with all our wonderful fans
Nice one!
I met Robert Henry when I was 12 and he was head of small boat design for the US Navy. I'd drawn (I had no math or instruments) a 30 foot full keel cuddy sloop and a friend of my dad's got me an introduction at RH's office. At the time I thought I'd like to go to Webb and be a naval architect and so I was thrilled when he said he thought it would float on it's lines.
Of course RH did all of the International series. The first of a line of NA's I met over the years in the business and always an enriching experience.
we love these personal notes added to our episodes
thank you LN
Y’all have got my desire to own a sailboat at a peak. I know I probably need to start with a trailerable but I dream of the day I can retire to a 36’ or better. My love for this lifestyle grows by each video. Thank you for sparking my dreams and aspirations. Hopefully one day. Love y’all’s videos.
You can do it! glad to help spark the dream, my friend!! Now, get to it!!
I love how Cap is always in the "just drop her in the water and go" mode. Float it and fix it as you go. So often on sailing channels they spend so much time fixing even what could wait. Seems like they forget the first idea, to just go sail.. Nice find guys. Get one of these in a barn and have fun making her look pretty
you've seen the light too ! thank you Sylvain
Youre finally talking my price range now. But youre 3k miles away darnit ;)
well stay tuned and start that garage sale now !
@@YachtHunters My garage is filled with others peoples garage sale stuff, lol. Not sure how many times going into that rabbit hole will work ;)
Captain is “ Happy as a Clam” love it, great boat for the price.
You got that right!
As a carpenter, I would have a blast refurbishing this baby. Think I'd find a way of shortening one of the settees into a love seat and adding a combination chart/mess table.
BTW my garage sale starts NOW!
good luck
lets buy this boat Vince!!
@@bikemessenger7 a couple of glitches in that plan. The main thing is: I'm a single handed kinda guy. 🤙
@@vincethomrenaissanceman1731 well I have two hands, so that makes three
well done guys! Look forward to every Thursday's video. 😊
thank you JJ
At $4500 it's a steal. Even if you put another $10,000 to $15,000 in it you would still have a very nice coastal cruiser at a very respectful price. Some Valspar and she would be looking good. I actually could have bought that boat with a garage sale I had and still had some money left over, and that's not counting the car I sold. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
thank you for watching
I really appreciate your channel. Approaching retirement at an alarming pace, the sea is calling me back. Thanks for showing us the different models and the histories behind them. I’ll be on the water again soon and this channels content is helping me whittle down the models I should be looking at. Keep them coming!
What a great find! Classic. Graves Yacht Yard was my spiritual home, so you hit all my hot buttons with this beauty. Thank you, gentlemen.
A good starter sailboat at a great price and it looks like it only needs some TLC to help it look like a very nice 32’ boat. Thanks Captain Q with your overview. Your videos have help me understand a little bit more about the boating world. Maybe someday I will find myself purchasing one
do all the homework you can you will make it
32 foot, up thru St Lawrence seaway to Great Lakes. A grand adventure!
love your spirit
Captain Q, this is why I’m a Patron and a fan! But, I’m really missing you every week…or even every other week. You are in my prayers and I hope you are well…we just don’t know. This episode has me wanting to buy this boat (which is sold)…please let us know how you are! Take care…
If you’ve ever see the 😢his Old Boat channel it’s full of these little sailors and the stories of their owners and how well they do sailing mostly out of Southern England. They have an annual Around the Island competition so they must be very capable.
and they are
Thankfully no injuries on the Captain this week. I was ready to report Randay for elder abuse:)
go ahead
Thanks for sharing RITUAL ! I appreciate good health tip and this company sounds great.
The problem with this small yacht is the lack of mast support in the passage to the bow. The owner has attempted to stabilize it by screwing metal plates inside and outside, because the pressure from the mast has caused the cabin roof to bulge inward.
Preciate the knowledge about the keel. I just got informed about bolt on keels. Your honesty could save a blue water sailors life.
Excellent starter, thank you cap!
Sailing can be cheap, wind is free. If you can get an inexpensive (or free !) mooring or slip the entry-cost is attainable to many. The things that cost a bit are storage, haulage and sails and lines. I've day-sailed without an engine for 10 years. This particular boat shown here is a bargain, well built but also pleasing to the eye, with historical significance in both design and ownership history.
yes!!
I think its great to get product endorsements. Vitamins, though they are a great product, I think your views would be more likely to be inspired by, lets say Captain Morgans Rum. Probably a distant relative of Capt Q. Great show .
burp!!! aye matey
Thank you for this video. Not only do I have hope for a boating future, but I'm also inspired to finally start hitting that treadmill.
What a breath of fresh air, of a channel/ show you two have put together here. Standout dynamic between you two with great upbeat and fun energy, notably quick clip plus solid production qualities. My only concern? Captain Q should absolutely get onto a health kick; I have led launching and turning around far more companies than most stretching decades now, including in Medtech and healthcare.
So I’ve spent loads of time with leading experts from numerous disciplines including national and internationally noted leaders in cardio and more. Learned a whole lot.
One result of that is I’ve literally helped save some lives due my “higher gain and fidelity radar” than most; one of those was a seasoned and highly successful investment banker and another “near save” was a “quiet billionaire philanthropist”. The near save was because he very nearly died soon after I didn’t push strongly enough with him and his executive assistant; he had just had a full work up with his Doctor who saw no issues. Doctors are human too.
You always want to check all the sea cocks and hoses and the stuffing box to keep floating, and the electrics to keep from burning, but that is the same with every boat. This is with out a doubt the best deal on the channel since the start!
i thought so but was too late to figure out how to get it in my driveway lol
What a great little survivor. Nice little boat👍
i like the "survivor " note thanks
Ran-day! what a great boat and great video
And a great price, right? I mean she needs a little love but that’s cheaper than most roadworthy used cars right now
I got my first real sailing yacht last Christmas for $4500 USD. After pulling the rusted Yanmar 12 hp anchor out and dropping in a 48 hp Volvo penta 2003t and alot of R&R she's almost ready to take my maiden voyage from Port Orchard Washington, up the sound, out the Straights of Juan de Fuca and down the coast to the Columbia river and upstream to Vancouver USA.
It's a 1976 Camper & Nicholson 33' masthead sloop. #39 of 63 based on the 1975 winner of the Fastnet Golden Delicious. I still need to decide on a name but aside from that she's ready to go. I'll admit that I'm a little bit nervous considering I've only sailed twice before on a 12' sailboat in Miller bay. Wish me luck and thanks for uploading cool stuff on youtube.
What gem in the rough. I hope to see a boat of the year episode.
thank you
"Hey Randy" subbed.
Your sponsor should be Dinty Moore! Come aboard, folks! They have already got plenty of airtime, and myself among others are having it for dinner!♥️♥️
Maybe one day!
after all, Dinty is the beer of food
This boat is a beauty and I love knife blade winches.
Nice one. Thanks. Bring her to Maine - Winnegance Bay for a nice sail with us.
Next time!
An old boat with nice lines and a wine glass transom, price is right too.
zing
Thank you for this episode, very inspiring for sailors of limited means, and for introducing us (me) to Hara Noda.
sorry.....hara noda ???
@@YachtHunters The jazz pianist at the end of this video.
Had to email Hormel for you guys! You’ve been advertising for free too long! Hopefully they’ll reach out, great boat for the price!
Fingers crossed! Thank you Mark fingers crossed
Sailboat Data lists the displacement as 11,200 pounds (5,080 kg). There is no listing for ballast. That is one sweet boat. Captain Q keep up the good work, I always look forward to your reviews.
Man, what a great yacht and for the price of a couple of new surf boards and fins. Great find again Captain and loved the sharky socks...
thank you nipped at my heels all day
@@YachtHunters hahaha
I really enjoyed this episode..... I did most of my sailing on the Sea of Cortez many years back...I am thinking of a trailer-sailor and sailing there again but I'm old and tired so watching sailing is almost as fun....and a lot less work....
i understand the old and tired
This is a gem of a boat.
And Concordias finally get a mention!
we will get to them
Buy this boat get it to Atom Voyager and have a blast when he’s done with it. Or you can do it yourself. If you have the time, space, tools, and know how. A great little boat with possibilities. This could make someone’s sailing dreams come true.
James Balwin small craft sailing genius
It feels like im hanging out with two cool uncles
Thank you guys for this little Jem
So sweet for such fun and Sea Dog fits in so well. Thank you so much for bringing this to us.
Our pleasure!
A fireplace looks like such a terrific feature, surprised I don't see it much more often
Hello from the west coast 👋I like this one a lot .It's simple and basic and not trying to be something she's not just a feel good let's go play for the day or weekend and have some fun .and yes the hull is over thick .that's because at that time people were not sure how strong and durable fiberglass was .Her hull is most likely 1/2 to 5 /8 inch thick all glass .and that plate under the mast was most likely added because the cabin roof was not strong enough to support the stress of movement that was being transmitted from the mast to the roof . She will make a great first boat for anyone including a beginner .and if I'm not mistaken because of her weight you can trailer her to move from place to place she should be short enough that when the mast is removed and because of her gross weight it can be towed behind a pickup truck Using a properly built trailer .Yep a real fun boat to have at a real great price you can't go wrong hear.
sorry weight was in error she was 11,000# opps
@@YachtHunters I had my doubt's but who am i to question C.Q. and Randi the magnificent .😀
Great show! I think this is a wonderful boat. Most sailors move to larger newer boats over time. Then comes the day when you miss your 30foot CCA when throwing off the mooring sail to close ports or islands is easy. At 4 k you could mint her in the winter. she is a sweetie
Well said!
An interior mast support cannot be implemented because it would block the passage to the bow. The bulkhead cannot bear the pressure of the mast because the passage to the bow cabin is located at that point.
That boat won't last long at that price. Veddy Cool!
poof !!! gone!
Love you guys and this boat is fantastic! Keep the boats coming.
Guelfo
All of us need some TLC at 57, but are still functioning. 😉
I love that boat.
She’s very sweet 👍
I do love the boat and completely agree with captains rating. This is a much better boat for me and I could afford this boat. A few cosmetic things that I myself could fix. Captain you are one of a kind and if you are single I’d probably flirt with you. You both are just the greatest and I look forward each week to see the wide variety of boats you show. Always a surprise!
Beverly you do an old heart good..truth be told i would probably flirt back as i do with each of the girls we interview each week lol thank you ...ill let you know when the single papers arrive
I would really enjoy it if you could find a William Garden design Trawler. It would bring back my teen youth memories of my parent's boat or a Newporter Ketch. Captain Q and Randy you both do an awesome job on your knowledge and filming.
Great suggestion!
Super cool. If that boat were on the west coast, I'd be sailing her home.
all you guys forget the good shakedown cruise thru the canal right ?
I wish I could have a marina full of sailing boats from a Penguin to a 50' blue water ketch. This would definitely included.
thumbs up
So old school but so much cooler than a Pearson Vanguard, real wood. Nice lines. Old school winches have to go!!
Love transom detail, not quite the Alan Payne wineglass found on late 70s Columbia's
You got that right!
I would so love to own that boat. Sigh...
That looks like a 31 Irwin centerboard sloop I owned and sailed all over the Florida Keys. Mine came with six sails and a 15 horse Volvo Diesel engine.
you are right Pete that look was the fashion of the day before they started chopping off the butt
8:08 Randay! "intact" is one word Randay! The irony of "intact" not being left intact isn't lost on me Randay.
Now this is what I'd call passaging on a budget. Really Spartan boat.
to start withh good shopping opprtunity
Great sailboat ⛵️ thanks for sharing. Good size I wish I wan on the east coast and buy this a beautiful boat
Delta Flight 1234 departs in three hours.... no wait ! she is sold staytuned for next fun find
Wow that's a lot of boat per dollar!
yup
A very nice boat ,not expensive, vintage,fiber glass and wood. A nice oportunity to start with a boat...or a good present for Christmas ...Hello from FRANCE. 🇫🇷⛵👍
Bonjour and Merci
Thats a boat one could easily fall in love with. Great video Cap'n Q and Ran-Dai
any owner will and has
What a neat boat
Ready to sail. Great boat and show.
She is tired but I love this boat, I love this boat too !
Thank you so much to share this kind of boat ! 👍
mitch dont you hate it when you fall for some other persons woman ? lol
Hey Captain and Randy. I know your not going to tell us how to fix everything on a boat. But as someone who had refurbished small boats, I really like the things you do point out. Like the removable counter over the engine. Or whether you would redue the bottom or not. I am 61. When I turn 65 I want to do a Great lakes loop. It would be perfect to grab a cheap floater, sail up or down coast and then into the great lakes for the spring summer and fall. Who cares about brightwork.
Svend as a great laker from the past i cant agree more stay tuned,,,. we might find a similar opportunity
tack
About 1970 I had a chance to test out a $2000 fiberglas lake sailboat. It scooted across Benbrook Lake just fine in a light breeze, tacked and handled great, but there was no room to speak of in the cabin - it would be a 'cubbie cabin' if it were a motorboat. Nothing but a vee berth, but no cushions. I passed on the boat - I was not much of a lake person. But had I been near saltwater, near a calm bay, yes this baby would have been right up my idea of a starter boat that might never need upgrading for a very long time. No stove? Pack sandwiches and some salad fixings to get you through the day, and add a can of Sterno, a camp stove, anything to heat up some coffee anytime. If it's got a 12v lighter plug there are coffee pots that use 12v power like that. Umm, nice little boat, I'd make sure to get a cartridge toilet so I would not have that stuff sitting in the boat. They are practically giving it away. It is not free, I suspect because they want the boat to have an owner with a sense of investment. But it's not so expensive that it will not sell because there is a 36 footer nearby for just a few thousand dollars more.
I'm jealous of the deals in the US.. I'm in Australia and I'd like an older boat capable of adventuring south east Asia. This one looks a nice boat for someone
Marblehead. You have to draw that out. Maaarbleheaad. Grew up there and knew little harbor when it was little. Before the condos. We dropped our 27’ CAL there every season. Great Boat yard. Need to respect the tide. Someday you should sail around Children’s Island. YMCA camp where they teach young peeps how to sail. Best place on earth for sailing!
Thanks for the info
OMG ! I was almost 20 mins into the video when I realized his pet pooch was a Stuffed animal !
That’s surprising for a “big dog”
@@YachtHunters Yeah, I was so taken by that beautiful little boat I didn't pay much attention to the "Props" ! 🙂
I’d buy that in the morning and sail her back to Kerry in a jiffy, super sweet value lady!
Cute boat. Cheers to you.
I absolutely love that little boat, I wish I could have her.
me tooo....sighhhhhh
what a great review!
Hello there you guys! Well well well. ~ Another sweetie. ~. I think you've helped me decide.(at least for now). I am seriously considering taking the cast iron flip down keel arrangement on my Hunter 23 completely off the boat, then glass in a centerboard trunk and go with that. (I have a neighbor with a McGregor 26 with water ballast ~ so jealous) ~ Then with zero weight and zero draft, trailer the boat to the deep north next Summer (really big lakes in Canada). Ballast with river rock and just "sail around" for a month. Oh yea the other thing ~ Now dubbed "Aobba Comanche" (not sure of the current sponsor and owner) ~ Ya know ~ Jim Clark, Kenny Read (North Sails) the Hodgdon Yacht yard there in East Booth Bay (where the boat was built) ~ but there in Sydney Harbor on Monday (maybe Sunday for Sydney) the "Maxi Yachts" (all kind of like Comanche) were "Crushed" by, well, the fastest boat in the world. So Comanche is still up and sailing and it looks like it's perpetually for sale. Watch the oh so beautiful video this week from Sydney Harbor!
you guys down there are something else
Big fan! Thank you! Wondering if you have ever reviewed a Sabre.
We haven’t… we tried a few times but it hasn’t worked out. We’re both fans of the whole Sabre line… hope to find one soon 👍
I really like that little boat! Do you ever run across any 26' Morris Frances flush deck sailboats? That's the little guy I want...
would like to good choice
Excellent stuff bro
40… is that all? What a gem. Keep em coming guys
Do you know if the sale has closed? O liked this boat enough to consider it.
yes
Cute boat!
great for lake ontario
@@YachtHunters
ahhh...
a comment after my own heart
Really a sweet boat.. looks to be a northern boat, not sure it's ever been down below the mason-dixon line.. or used in the Caribbean.
If done up right, looks like it would be a great Florida to Bahamas sailor...
amongst other regions
My kinda of boat.
Love it!
Nothing that a little bit of Dado Brown paint won't fix. 😉
nooooooooooooo
@@YachtHunters 😂
Solid old boat but proceed with caution. I could see rewiring the entire boat stem to stern, and refurbishing the diesel, redoing the cushions. I'd also loose that soft headliner and replace it with a wood solid headliner. LED lights throughout, a better prop and a good hull cleaning / painting will make this old girl sing.
A lot to work with and a classic to boot . And this you sail.
she is a wonderful starting point compared to 3$300,000 Lyman morse 35' day sailor
I liked that roller on the mains boom,a really good idea. You could use the main as a stay sail, couldn't you?
in a pinch the storm trysail cut for that purpose would be easier to set and more effective
Ahoy Capt' and Ran-day!
Cheers Jeff
Cheers jeff