Your First Sailboat - How to buy a small sailboat
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- A how-to video on getting your first sailboat.
Contact me at AdventuresinParadiseFL@gmail.com
Good Resources:
Catalinadirect.com
Sailflow.com
Also check the tides and water depth where you want to sail, I forgot to mention that.
Knot Enough is now sold - see our video of our new boat!
Wow!nice content
I've been on or near the water all my life. I know no other way. I never rented a house or an apartment my tire life. I've had five different camper trailers. At too many boats to count. But I'm presently living on my third sailboat. My dockfee is a 150 a month. With electricity and water. There's simply no cheaper way to live here in America. And the wind is free. It may not cooperate all the time. But it's definitely free. And my biggest thrill is learning people to sail. You could see it in their eyes. When I raise the sails and they become full and the magic takes over. It really does put people in aw.
You are very lucky indeed. It's my dream to live in a boat, free to go everywhere I want.
It’s true, I am new to sailing, been out on my sunfish 3 times now and I remember when the wind first caught the sail and I started moving across the lake I was like wow this is so cool.
Ty for your comment!
They let you live on it boat? Thought that was illegal farts
Where are you docked? $150/month is CHEAP!
"You can watch a million UA-cam videos but the first time you do something is still the first time" I love this, thank you!
lol I paused there too, universal truths
I sailed my whole life until I got married. Been begging my husband for a boat for 25 years. I used to sail out of Miami. Many trips to Bimini, island hopping in the Bahamas, sailing Biscayne Bay every weekend for 30 years. Still in Florida (Clearwater), but I have only sailed in Massachusetts every summer (til this one) for the past 25 years. I want a boat NOW and I am doing all the reserarch so I can finally get my boat. Looking in the 24-30' range. Daysailing, overnighters, and maybe a big trip across the Gulf to New Orleans! I would love to island hop again, but there is no way my hubby could handle being on a small boat for more than a day or 2. And I prefer not to go solo. Kids are grown and in school/working so that leaves me to only go on short trips. Otherwise, he is gonna divorce me. On the other hand, being apart may keep us together lol!
I bought a 23 footer a while back, wife refuses to go with..oh well..
You may be surprised. He might end up liking it! I out of the blue bought a Cat22 a couple of years ago. At first my wife was like "What?? I don't think I'll like this". Now my wife is all about it. I can't even manage to get to the boat solo.
@@pvb9964 hey ill come with you hahaha
That’s so funny
He will not divorce you 😂 don't worry, I will be moving that area next year, maybe we can be sailing buddy.
I was kid watching the SORC races starting out of Tampa Bay and was fascinated by those billowing spinnakers and organized chaos that is the starting line. Later on as a teen, I was taught the basics in those small beloved "beer cooler" type boats in Mullet Key Bayou and then took some day sails and overnight trips on a friends 30 footer. I moved away from the coast but about 10 years ago I read a book about a sailboat with my niece and nephew and thought: "Why not?
5:18 I did pause the video then red that you ruined it 😂
i paused it *so* i can read it lmao
thanks, I totally missed that, hilarious
Yup
I bought my first sailboat about 3 months ago. I had wanted one for a long time but had never even been on a sailboat before. Originally, I wanted a decent sized boat 30ft or bigger but decided on an Aquarius 23 which is a trailer sailer and I'm very happy I did! With the keel and rudder up, it only drafts a little over a foot so it can go anywhere. I've still run aground in it and it's light enough to get out and push it free. I never feel unsafe in this boat and it's difficult to get into too much trouble. Having a forgiving boat for your first is very important. It's big enough to take a weekend trip and I don't have to pay marina fees because I keep it on the trailer at my house. Also, I can sail anywhere. If it wasn't on a trailer, the marina would always be my point of origin. On a trailer, I can explore a place 200 miles away if I want and come back the same day. My point of origin is whatever boat ramp I launch from.
Excellent video. My first boat was a 40 year old Cal 25. On the West coast there are lots of these and parts were easy to source. I sailed her up and down the West coast for nearly 3 years. Plenty of overnights and longer. I sailed from Redondo to Catalina many times, down to Baha, up to San Fransisco. Proper pocket cruiser. I leaned all the basic skills on her.
Thanks for that! I hope to one day be able to say something similar!
The marine industry LUVS these youtube videos and the business it provides when the you tube trained sailors find out how little they know:)
I’m 39 and very close to retiring from the army infantry and it’s been a ride. For the last 16 years I’ve saved money with the idea of a sail boat when I get out and I’m close now
I built a One Sheet Skiff into a mini-sailboat. I used Tyvek and carpet tape for the sails and cheap pine 1x2's and screws together for the mast. Yes, its only 8 feet long (I'm 210lbs) and yes I had to guess where to put the dagger board but hey it sailed really well with a main and a jib and you can throw it on top of your car and any small lake will do. Cost's less than $100 to make... My lasted for nearly 8 years and I only used steel and aluminum and painted it with Wal-Mart latex house paint.... I also took sailing classes in college - we had C-Larks for that..
I got started when I was like 6 on my grandpa's home built sailboat. I'm now 32 and at a point where it's in my budget to afford one. Thanks for the vid.
This is totally the video I was looking for. Well done. 👍
Thanks!
Just starting now.
A very dear friend of the family is a master sailor having sailed around the world several times. He is teaching me how. We went out on a 10' last week for the first time and I can't wait to go again.
Wow, how lucky you are to have somebody to take you out like that.. have fun!
@@AdventuresInParadise I really am very fortunate.
Just took ASA 101 and I'm searching for my first boat. Your video was very helpful!
Nice vid, and I did all the mistakes you did, :O). I now own a 28' that I like to push it to her limits, she loves that :O) An old sea dog asked me once "How did you learn to sail?" and I reply "On a Laser 14'". He looked at me and says "Best school!"
Cheers from Canada
You are simply right in each and every thought. Period.
Thank you so much for your videos! I’m looking at purchasing my first sailboat, and your videos have made my decision educational and straightforward. I’m looking at a Catalina 30. It has A LOT of work to get it up to sailing condition, but I’m determined.
Thanks and good luck!
Very inspiring thoughts. Some times we overthing to much for example having a kitchen and if you really need it etc...
I got started as tiny tot on the hobie cats. And I’ve gotta have the most pitch poles award by now
I'm interested in buying a small sail boat and you've given me more confidence. Thank you.
Nice series of videos. Started in college on a Flying Scot then when to sailing school in Germany courtesy of the US Army. Sailed lasers and a variety of hobie cats. Back in the States I joined a local sailing club which is a great way to get experience racing and day sailing. Raced Thistles and Flying Scots. Then started crewing on a tall ship (Kalmar Nyckel). A great experience. Great learning for maintaining a wood boat lol. I have not been sailing much in the last few years but want to get back to it either buying or joining a sailing time share. Really like to get a trimaran (Corsair) for the speed and the ability to trailer but they are not cheap! First I will take a proper cruising course!
Some very good advice.
Here's what I learned:
Remember that even a nicely-sorted boat requires many hours of maintenance. Plus lots of money.
Don't worry if your sails are stuffed - if it's your first boat, you'll stuff them anyway.
An outboard auxiliary makes the yacht easier to manoeuvre than an inboard diesel - it's simpler to service also.
The best training you'll get is by serving as crew on a racing yacht in local races (nothing serious) for a season. You'll learn from other people and they can give you advice on boat selection and handling, and instruction on yelling at people.
A yacht is slow, but when you have her trimmed sweetly and getting the most of the wind, you're the one who did that. It's a great feeling.
What means 'sails are stuffed', please?
One of the best overall getting started in sailing videos ever! Excellent!
I race sail on smaller boats mostly, the wind=length rule really doesn't apply there. For example I have sailed 420s in 35-40 knot winds without major problems (Make sure your crew is a big guy). The max power wind your boat can take depends on purely the design. Most recreational 20-24ft sailboats I find can take around 30knots but after that you just have to luff the sail a ton. I recommend picking out boats with experienced people who can give you an idea of how good a boat actually is and the battering it can take.
This was super good to watch. I just got a free Newport 19 and am super excited to get it into the water!
Thanks!
Good video !! Note I got started a few years ago I joined a boat club seaforth located in San Diego Ca after a year approximately my brother and I purchased a 27 ‘ Catalina this was a great first boat and it doubled as a condo on the water wow what fun we had. A few years ago we sold it. I’m now looking for a bit larger boat possibly a 30 ‘ note length is not as important as I would like a larger beam 10’ plus would be nice. Thank you happy sailing ⛵️
Stumbled on your videos, great stuff! And comical! Will definitely be subscribing thank you 😅
Sailed a ComPac 16 West Palm -Bimini Bahamas and back over a 2 week span early 2000s. Someone was watching over me for sure!
Currently have a Precision-18 for short 2-3 day trips cruising the Lake Erie Islands.
Planning to build a Wave Rover this winter 6.5m (22’) Oceanic Battle tank for a Atlantic circuit summer-fall 25’
Anytime somewhat admits humility in their sailing skills and failures I am going to give them a like
Thanks again friend. Have a great one.
very nice and informational video, watched it twice in one turn ;-)
Thank you!
I started to share a boat with a professional boat sharer. I have a shared calender and since I have time to sail Monday through Friday and not only on weekends, I can get the boat whenever i want and when there is enough wind. I want to learn as much as I can until October. When the season ends.
Ok ok I paused at the waterway shot, you got me.
I started learning from my dad :) On a 26 Little boat. After 1 month Im sailing on a Oceanis 50.4
Hey, i just bought my first boat from Walmart for$50 cdn. Comes with 2 oars for free. Hopefully i can upgrade to a small boat in a year, once i have the courage to wander a few kms away from shore.😁
Just found this channel, amazing! Exactly what I’m looking for. Thank you friend!
Yup , learn by doing , went from a Laser "which I learned to despise quickly " to a new 33,000 dollar Mac26x , which we loved and still own , but also now have a Catalina !00,000 dollar 99 Catalina 380 which is wonderful..
Wow! Where are you sailing the Catalina?
@5:18 well played sir, well played ;)
Thanks for the video.
What a great video - thanks!
Yes, I paused to look. It was nice.
A book you should invest in is titled "how to avoid large ships" I think everyone should have it.
What is the most important thing to look for or be aware of if you want to avoid a “complicated boat”? An outboard engine seems to make things a lot less complicated, but maybe there are other things to consider?
A lot of electronics, especially if they're old - and all that wiring. Water tanks, self steering, auto-pilot... I can imagine that all that can be a constant work in progress if it's of any age. Small boats are simple but they are also small!
> Are you pausing the video so you can look at this?
Why yes, yes I am pausing the video!
Me2
Damn, got busted
I like how he continuosly trolls the luxury sailboat ownership stereotypes.
i literally thought I needed 100k minimum before this lol
You're damn right I paused for that!!
Great info and awesome video editing. New sub here!
I really want to sailing and have my own sailboat, but in my country, having a sailboat is considered a luxury things that you have to pay taxes really expensive is like twice price of the sailboat, my country is archipelago though
Make sure you have a mooring or slip lined up before you buy a boat!
i just bought a 20ft Jidzo, all i have to do is antifouling, and got a month to do it :P (getting kicked out of the harbor she resides at now
The video, "are you pausing?" Yes. Yes I am. I had to stop and read.
yup. #metoo
That’s a nice boat just bought a family boat
Can't beat a Catalina 22 for a first boat.
I would love to have a small sailboat and sail the Chesapeake bay
My first sailboat wsa a 10 ft board-boat like plywood scow, which I built myself.
It was probably the worst built sailboat that ever successfully sailed.
There were no sailing instructors around, so I had to teach myself. Most of the books I found on sailing were useless.
The sailboat I built taught two other people how to sail, before it rotted away.
BTW-it first successfully sailed in 16 kt winds and 4 ft swells.
Yes I did
5:18 got me!
This is a good vid to come back around to, while still dreaming. Yet again I missed taking sailing lessons this year on medium size inland lake in midwest. in your opinion are lessons even necessary for 12-18ft sloop daysailer starting in mild winds? I promise I won't sue you for your opinion ;)
I think you'd waste less time, be a better sailor and be safer with lessons. Probably end up more confident also. Learning the hard way is hard.
@@AdventuresInParadise Thank you for the feedback, just wanted to hear the opposite :-D Angry with myself "I missed the boat" again this year... Not that I could go sailing much anymore around here for the next 7 months, but would know if I wanna buy some cheap sailing cruising dinghy if it pops up. Anyways, thanks again, hope you guys are doing well and Ian mostly missed you, although I have close friends in Cape Coral so... Cheers.
yes :)
Yep, I paussed
yes .yes I did
Sail, sail, sail is my advice
Yep. You don't get good at tennis from watching tennis.
You can sail in the inter coastal waterway?
I am thinking of learning sailboat and your video is very informative. Thanks a lot.
By the way, can you tell me the website showing the list of boat for sale in the video?
check craisglist.com offerup.com and boat trader. cheap boats are on offerup, craigslist and facebook marketplace.
Can you get a year-round live on boat for $100K ? Should have talked about docking fees, that's probably very expensive.
We did a cost video a few back... and it included docking fees.
A boat's draft is a critical consideration. How much water it needs under the hull determines where you can go and where you can keep it.
A lazer to start learning to sail is in my oppinion a bit to difficult I did it my self and well there are easier ways
5:18 yeah!!!!
5:18 No. I'm pausing the video so that I can read your comment 😆
5:18 yes i am
5:18 .....yes... I did...
My parents especially my dad taught me about loving boats. When I was around 4 got to steer a Ranger 26 couldn't see over the cabin my dad told me a compass heading and followed it and look at the sails. When I turned 8 we had a fire in the house and my parents bought a 36-foot Rasmuss all 6 of us and a dog lived aboard the boat 4 kids and two adults while the house was being rebuilt. When I was 11 my dad had a vote on living aboard a 1969 40 foot Newporter and traveling the world on it. We all voted yes. My dad was sick and that never happened. We took many small trips to the Delta and sailed the SF Bay until my mom was tired of sailing and moved on a 46 Trawler for 4 additional 4 years by that time it was just myself, mom, and dad. Living on the boats for a total of 8 years took a toll on my mom and she wanted to move back on land and we became landlubbers. I bought a day boat 1984 20 foot Cuddy Cabin Sea Ray and just recently bought a 1987 Oday 272 and I am very happy with it. Working on it this year and planning on doing a lot of sailing next year. I am sticking to sailing powerboats are nice but turning off that engine and still moving is a lot quieter and nicer. Still a landlubber but I do enjoy sailing and hopefully I will win her over on sailing like my parents did me. Happy many travels to all. Live your dreams and make it fun.
Wow, great story!
Had a Venture 21 with swing keel several years ago. Time to do it again, plan on getting a Catalina 22 soon. When do you plan to sell it?
Whenever somebody makes me an offer I can't refuse. You can email me at adventuresinparadiseFL@gmail.com
I wish this guy can make videos like this about everything in life.
Hmmmm. your first girlfriend.... your first car.....
@@AdventuresInParadise "For your first girlfriend, read this book"
@@AdventuresInParadise Yes indeed, your first chicken phall, and the inevitable morning afterwards. That pain will be with me always.
I agree lol
One strategy is to take a short vacation to Panama City and hang around some marinas. You will eventually find a screaming deal or even a free boat. So many people set out to cross the Pacific then turn around and come back to Panama City and abort the whole thing, give away and sell their gear and go home. Its sad but I know several people who acquired their boat down there.
My first boat is a 26 ft. I paid 5k for it and its pretty nice and everything works its from tge early 80s. I knew nothing about sailing and am still learning but i love it
Hi all this is my new channel about quitting the real world and Sailing around it
I’m thinking about doing the same thing. There’s a 27 ft hunter in my area and I’m in the process of buying it, but I have no idea how to sail any pointers or tips
did you sail across the ocean?
@@Deshawn1313 no I have not crossed the ocean I plan to I have learned a lot though and sailed from Seattle down to two places in California and back to Seattle. I plan to go from Seattle to California then to Hawaii next year. I’m still building confidence but I feel pretty good about it now and have had no major issues. It took me a bit to outfit the boat to be safe and ready. So far so good, have a great day and stay safe!!!
@@matthewadkins7973 I was in the same position I had never done it I would just say take you’re time and set up the boat and get someone who knows what’s up and willing to help your or if you have to pay someone to do it. I sat and studied everything I could about my boat and what other people said about them. I owned it for 11 months and sailed around Seattle but I have gone to California from Seattle and back by myself and it went fine. Just be patient and stay safe!!!
Last time I sailed I was fifteen. Kids are raised and now they are doing there thing. Soon after samething happen my health went south. Forced in retirement. You know desablaty. Can't work and you get a check that no one can live on. So, I'm homeless. Kind of. I live in a friends garage. It will never be a home. I tried motor home. 7 miles to the gallon. Nope got read of that. So now I'm looking for a sail boat. Wish me luck. Doing nothing for three weeks sailing the ICW hanging out. I really like this one sail boat. 26 Dawson with aft cabin. I was thinking of using the aft cabin as a shop for a place to set up a sewing machine for sail repair and cushions. Of course some of my tools. Not the heavy one's. Wen I was loosing every thing I Kemp my tools.
Update on how it's going?
@@that1chad703 it's just a dream. To get away. Now I'm fighting heart problems. Just had four stints put in. No sailing for me. I'll live with you doing the sailing and enjoying others living there dream.
@@shawnmts7109 I'm sorry to hear that, I hope you have atleast 1 dream that you can pursue, sending love and have a nice day😀💛
Growing up my grandparents had a cottage up on lake Erie in canada. My dad when I was maybe 9 or 10 bout a sunfish and would take me sailing on it. I didnt like the way the boat healed up on plane at first, but a few years later I learned to like it. When I was 13 my dad got me sailing lessons and gave me that sunfish and I'd spend hours on that lake pushing me and that boat to its limits. Now as an adult I'm ready to buy a bigger boat and hopefully sail around the world one day.
yes i paused so what
I don’t blame you. It was a beautiful waterway
Just bought a Lancer 36! I grew up sailing small boats on lakes so U know how to sail already, but now I live in Southern California on the coast and am ready for a big boat! Wish me luck, thanks for the video!
The smaller you get the stress goes down and the fun goes up!
100% that.
Be SURE to take a local class on rules of the road and other important aids to sailing. The US Coast Guard is a good source and there are others in town. A MUST!
I didn’t just pause. I rewinded and paused.
lol
Very inspiring thoughts. Some times we overthing to much for example having a kitchen and if you really need it etc...
Thanks for not being a rambling stoner with no script. I’m 63. I want to be mobile(leave country) by January. I’m subscribed.
did you leave?
@@music-jj2pl
Not yet
It’s been 3 years… did you make it?
@@AdventuringJD yeah, what the hell is going down with you, sasilor?
@@AdventuringJD Wondering the same...
100% agree. There is a German proverb that says: "There is magic in every beginning". That's exactly how it is with sailing.The greatest adventures are sometimes not that great. But they are new experiences and at the end of the day you will look back proud of what you have accomplished and what you have defeated. I sailed on 17 feet fearfully for the first time on the Baltic Sea. Today, on 32 feet, it is (a nice) normality.
So: don't be afraid of starting sailing. As long as you don't overestimate yourself, it's just a dream. Especially at the beginning.
I start with Catalina 25 fin keel on salt water. I think 25 feet sailboat it's a minimum comfortable size with toilet sinks kitchen etc. Even 27 feet if you wanna stand up in cabin at all time.
Sailing is hours of boredom with a few minutes of terror and panic mixed in.
I love this! So true!
Hell yeah. I love boredom.
when you think sailing is boring, try dinghy sailing like a laser or something! cuz then youre constantly busy
flupsdarups meh, i had an AMF Sunfish back when I was a teenager. It was fun until the wind stopped, then i had to use the centerboard as a paddle 😂.
But 20 yrs later I got a 27 ft coastal cruiser/racer that is similar to the Catalina but mine had a lead fixed keel. Thats when I was introduced to hours and hours of nothing but bouncing along at 5 knots with a barge suddenly coming around the corner roaring down the intercostal waterway with a “get out of my way” attitude. Or a large container ship appearing out of the fog at 2:00 am and slipping right past my boat.
@@viking8889 the raiding and the pillaging is the up side of it... the waterways
05:18 What can I say? You caught me. Make sure to pause the video.
NIce vid and some great tips. I picked up a Cape Dory Typhoon (weekender model) a couple of years ago. It's a great sturdy day sailer that in my opinion is the best sailboat to learn on. The accommodations aren't much to write home about but she has a stiff full keel and handles weather and chop very nice for a small 18.5 foot boat. I did a lot of work mainly undoing some poor shoddy work that was done by previous owners. And that is something to watch out for. Many boat owners are DIY types, but they cut a lot of corners and often end up leaving future owners to fix their mistakes. That is something to watch to for when buying a used boat - particularly one that is a bit older (mine is 1973). I learned a lot about boat repair and maintenance as well as sailing on my Typhoon.
Good Advice... people also TRY to hide issues. The seller of my boat had to know it was leaking, but he told me it was because he washed it the day prior. I'm thinking the best way to buy a old sailboat is to buy it from somebody who has owned it and uses it and clearly respects it and has worked to maintain and fix it up along the way. This will allow for many hours of sailing instead of working on it or worrying about what's wrong with it. I also am reading a new book "stress free sailing" that says to become good at sailing before you take your loved on out on it.... because otherwise they may say things like, "I'll never step foot on that boat again", which isn't what you want!
Try to be a crew on small sailboat before purchasing one. If you take an official course, there will always be someone looking for experienced crew... now that's you !
Secondly, don't listen to the know-it-all because they probably have not sailed but will give information that is misleading ( I had that experience- another story). Third- if trailering boat, make sure it is secured in center. Leave strap in place until water edge. Final- always stay minimum of 500 feet away from all shores all times.
I hop this helps. Final nugget- keep notebook handy all time on boat- needed repairs, close concepts, etc. Review later and learn/ remember from it. Enjoy
Before you try transcontinental sailing its best you first ride out a gale on a cruise ship to understand what might happen
Ah ya got me lol who else paused to "read the caption"
5min 18sec...definitely paused there for a minute or two....
Oh yeah
Do all sailboats come with one of those?
man i hope so
that is a nice little yacht you have. my first boats were always homebrew. i did have a sunfish, some kayaks with homebrew sailing rigs, and inflatable dinghies with same sailing rigs. i've sailed larger boats, such as a yankee 24, but never owned anything like that, till i got a fixer-upper venture last year.
I got on a boat may 18 a month later I’m on my own 1967 19f w 2.15 keel❤
AWESOME! Thanks for the great continent. I have not started sailing yet. Just picked up a "freebie" that needs work...Heres to the Beginning of The Journey!
thanks so much for the info I'm buying a boat and sailing the world
you do it yet?
@@Deshawn1313 yeah we got a Westerly 33 but the rest is a long a story
Pretty much all my life i've been a fan of sailboats. The only reason I haven't got into it till just recently is because I had 3 miss conceptions about it. 1: I thought sailing was 10x slower than it actually is. 2: I thought it was physically impossible to sail upwind. 3: I thought it was extremely expensive. Now here's how I got into it. UA-cam is what taught me what sailing is really like (plus I lucid dream alot so I was able to get an surprisingly accurate feel for what it was like), then I bought some freak hybrid between a laser, topper, and a sunfish mini for $200 which is a ton of fun to sail, then I gave my sister that boat and bought a 1968 lightning 19', which is also fun to sail, but I plan on selling it and using the money to get something with a cabin.
“Are you pausing the video so you can look at this?” Don’t worry about it😂
Yea that is some nice canvas
Learned to sail: Dad had a boat, learned the basics with him. Raced 10 years. Now fun race on friends boat and bought a dinghy to really learn. One point to make: learn the terms and language. While you dont need to know what hank does to sail, it sure helps if you sail on a boat with some one who does. I sailed with an old coast gaurd gentleman, and had to relearn some terms fast. Great informative vid.