We Bought a Boat with NO EXPERIENCE (Disaster) | 20ft Yacht Hurley 20 [Ep.1]
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- Me and my dad decided to buy our first boat together with no sailing experience, a 20 foot yacht called a Hurley 20. Here is a video of us sailing for the first time, including launching the boat into the water and all of the trouble that came afterwards. Such as avoiding running aground, crashing into other boats, or capsizing (well, feeling like it).
We sailed on a lake called Carsington Water
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I was the guy in the blue rescue boat!
Haha that's brilliant, was it a surprise? I think you also helped us get the boat out of the water too
@@TheHarryCross That's true. If I'm around and you want a hand, just ask. There are lots of friendly people at Carsington who will be happy to help too.
@@TheHarryCross BTW there is no current at Carsington. It was just a very windy day. I think we saw 21kt gusts. At one point I was thinking that the only way to keep you from crashing into the dam wall would be to use my safety boat to push round the prow of your boat. Then you would have had a better wind direction and been sailing back towards the shelter of the bay.
@@rlennard2 Yeah that was our main concern throughout it all, we just couldn't get away from the wall. Everything we tried to do just brought us closer to it, at that point we were ready to accept we were going to hit it or run aground. You came in at just the right time! Thank you
@@TheHarryCross .
Kudos to you for putting this up. You aren’t the first or the last to launch a boat with very little experience. Thankfully you swallowed your pride and asked for help and all ended well. Nobody is born knowing how to sail and most sailors will be only too happy to help you out if you ask. Why not see if someone from the club would come out with you a few times and show you how to do things. Don’t worry about it going over, it won’t but it will lean over in stronger winds and feel like it isn’t coming back! Practice putting the sails up and down on dry land when there is no wind, you need to know how to reef or reduce sail if you need to. You are right about the engine, either you need a petrol or a much better electric one like an e-Propulsion or Torqueedo, the one you have is way too thirsty on batteries and not really powerful enough. You need minimum around 3hp ideally. Much better to have engine going and fixed straight ahead and steer with the boat rudder. Hope you have the bug now and keep going but do ask for some advice. If you are ever near Chichester Harbour you are welcome to join me for a sail I’m happy to pass on what I know but in sailing you never know it all. Andy UK
Really nice video ! We also bought a 20 foot sailboat with nearly no experience. It’s nice to know that we are not alone and it’s because of people like us that the world turns. Thanks for sharing and regards from Germany
This is like getting into a car parked on a hill releasing the handbrake and then realising you dont know how to drive. I laughed so hard at the story telling knowing I would have been in the exact same situation. Thank you so much for sharing.
Bro, I got to admit. You and your dad are legends.
they are legends just wish they had more videos
You have to have more episodes, I am going to enjoy you adventures if you keep the honest no holds commentary.
It reminds me of myself when I first got into the sport.
Can't believe all the insults. Obviously, those who make such comments have never made a dodgy decision in their lives. Harry and his dad learned a fistful of lessons that day and despite the doomsayers, no-one was in real danger. I taught myself to sail in a very similar boat a 19ft Seawych and make mistakes all along the way, but I learned. My last yacht was a 42ft Beneteau, which I sailed offshore in often rough weather. Harry, great video mate!
This guy found an opportunity to toot his own horn. On top of that when you are a knobhead about a pretty serious subject like this I think it is only fair if folks point out what a knobhead you really are. He posted it himself! Come on man.
I don't know what to say Mate , but you will never be un prepared again.
This video was FANTASTIC! I loved it . Plus you did it with your Dad !
Your choices of music built the tension . GOOD JOB !
Dad was sweating....not only responsible for the boat, but also his son!
I couldn't handle that pressure, so I learnt to sail before I took the family out....and that was hard enough!
I loved this because its like my first sailing attempt when I was teaching myself
Harry, great video! Please do not stop trying, become a pro sailor and take us along the way.
I did the same in Ireland. Loving it. What a buzz
I love everything about this. Carry on.
Love the storytelling and both of your adventuresome spirits!
Great..... I giggled the whole way through the video...... We all HAVE been there.....God loves a trier..... keep it up and bring along a friend with a little more experience.
I finally got around to watching after seeing it on Facebook. Glad all ended well and you knew when to call for help.
Looking forward to seeing the next one and hopefully seeing you getting to grips with sailing!
Thank you for sharing it!
WONDERFUL AND HELPFUL FOR A FIRST TIME BOAT OWNER! REALLY ENJOYED IT! THANK YIU
I’m buying a Hurley 20 this weekend so came here to take a look at it before hand to see how it handles. Got to say...Scary stuff with you guys on it. Get some training immediately for your own sake and the safety of others. Attaching an electric trolling motor meant for a kayak to a 20ft GRP and expecting it to do anything other than run the battery flat? No VHF? Admire the spirit and wish you both smooth sailing and many happy times on the boat, but for the love of god it’ll set you back £30 on eBay for a cheap handheld. Glad you were on a lake rather than the sea. The RLNI would have had a field day towing you back in. Get some books, get some lessons, get a proper outboard, get some better safety gear. Be safe and best wishes.
Not allowed outboards on many of the UK's inland lakes. I have an 18' on Rutland water with a 55ft/lb electric and a massive 100AH battery, which will just push me into a a 20knot breeze. This Hurley 20 is twice the weight so would need something like a Torquedo costing as much as the boat again
This was so good to watch - thank you for posting. A good pilot will always learn from their mistakes - sailors likewise!
Beautiful...funniest vid on you tube, wiping the tears from my eyes
Best video I've seen in ages, well done!
Best sailing video I had in a long time (apart from Erik Aanderaas new video...). This is great. Keep it on, you WILL get this.
Good stuff! Keep em coming please
Laughing at this, great adventure and well told
This was like two babies learning to take their first steps. It does take courage! Now you need a parent to encourage you and hold your hand to take the next steps. Thanks for the excitement!
"There are old boaters and bold boaters; but there are no old bold boaters". Be prepared and plan for the worst. Like if you carry an umbrella it will never rain. Leave it home and you will get soaked!
Marvellous. "We're going over" In a Hurley 20 with just the jib out! My wife's favourite sailing comment is "Stop making it lean over. You're doing it on purpose", which she says when we are heeled over about five degrees hurtling along at four knots.
Fantastic starter video
this made my laugh, thanks for that, I admire your 'lets do this, go for it' attitude. Well done.
Everything about this was so very English. The concerned citizens, trying to mind their own business while warning you both, the thoroughly decent chap who helped you out. You and you dad remaining as tight upper lipped as possible.
Hope all finished the day with tea and their very favourite biscuit.
Love your dad👍🏾
Loved this! Good luck with sailing
The best planned and prepared sail trip 👍😃
Love the twin keel wish they had more of those in the USA...do be so hard on yourself any day you make it back to shore is a good day sailing!
This is AMAZING!
You brits are hysterical. Brave and you assume,.. no worries.. we'll just "crack on". Man, you took some real risks here
Thank you for these videos! I'm hoping to get my 1st sail boat n watching yall....helps my stress! Lol
I enjoy the suspense/laughter between you 2, the editing n the music great picks!
5☆☆☆☆☆ all around!
great video, please keep making these
Good for You and your Dad!! You will get it! Y’all seem to have a great attitude about the situation and are willing to admit you know nothing, so every trip out will be a learning experience. That as well as the reading and talking with other sailors you will do. You’ll figure it out little by little. You’re no longer a ‘wannabe sailor’, but an actual sailor! Don’t listen to the nay sayers. We went through the exact same thing back in our early 20’s. Bought the sailboat, (a small catamaran) spent several hours at the ramp stepping the mast, putting on the sails, etc., had no clue whatsoever. We actually flipped our boat, (turtled it) and had to flag down a small power boat to help us get it back upright. No one hurt, except for pride, a good day on the water and much learned! You will never forget the first day!!! Wishing You and your Dad many happy years of sailing together!
Hahahaha! That was real ;) I am considering all these big boats, then thinking about lessons, the how to do it more practically (small boat as novice at first), then saw your video! Love you and your dad! We did all that recently with a bass boat, slightly less sophisticated, only with reading and watching UA-cam videos before our first go! It’s certainly a learning experience! I know I need some training, a bit of confidence sailing, before I give it a go alone! Love the video man - TY!
Thanks for that, it was so funny, and thanks for being open and honest about the experience. Glad you were on a lake with safety cover and not daft enough to go to sea. Really though - now you know now why people take courses? It is even more fun and satisfying to do it right.
good on you and your dad. I hope you have kept it up.
But did you have fun though? Because it looks like that's a day with your old dad that you're going to have forever, and that's absolutely bloody priceless :)
Hahaha. That was the most epic video. Hope to see more of those. We’re also learning and recording it, though might know a wee bit more. Best wishes!!
This is so funny. My dad is the exact same as your dad. He drove a humvee in Korea like half a century ago and will say he's ready to cross the 32nd parallel tomorrow afternoon. 🤣🤣🤣
oh wow. bless your heart. glad someone came to the rescue. things could have gone far worse.
Thanks for sharing
love how game your dad is. bet he had never read an instruction manual in his life haha
Beautiful boat! Good video as well, very honest :)
Excellent 👍
Great video mate! This was amazing! New sub here, have shared and looking forward to more of your top commentary on your next adventure haha!
You should be proud of yourselves. Best decision was to pioneer in a lake and not the ocean. Keep it up and keep posting your stories.
GREAT! Good fun!!!
For a lot of reasons this is a great video, a lot of us who have been sailing have been there. There are good comments on here already about what you need to think about, I would say learn from the experience, get some advice, do some homework but don't get put off by the jangles. If you keep working at it you will get there. Thanks
You've got a great little boat. Study up and don't give up (and don't be dependent on the engine). Well done on the video, too!
I had Hurley 22 also. Ended up in similar situation with my dad. My dad is pretty much the same age as yours I think.
We got stuck in the mud and pushed all over the place until we finally figured things out and suddenly wind stopped… spent the whole night in the middle of the lake until wind picked up again in the morning. Ironically, we didn’t even have the electric motor. It was quite messed up 🤣
I'm 5 minutes in and this is hilarious! All things I would definitely do myself, so thanks for making the mistakes for me!
Excellent lmao. I to got a Snapdragon and have not sailed so it's fun to see what I'm letting my self in for my friend, thanks for your honesty :)
So i bought a boat on Carsington water two weeks ago. Went out for my first sale a week later, and im pleased to say it went more successfully than yours, the light 5mph wind helped, and out electric outboard worked fine too. Freyja is my boat, the yellow one across from yours. I only remembered yours frkm the unusual name!
Ex owner of that type of boat and mistakes we made were worse on the high seas.The boat is great boat very sea worthy but has one small week link the rudder system on the top of the rudder shaft and if that cracks you got no steering and probably no solutions except call out RNLI if your on the high seas like we had to ..Our repairs to this problem was to drill a hole through the round steel bar rudder shaft that the tiller is connected to do that the tillers cap could no longer slip on the shaft if it's center locking bolt s threads sheered leading to cap slipping in the shaft .On hind sight that is a primitive way to repair this problem but usefull to have in place in a emergency use solution if proper repairs failed .We had this boat from 1974 when my dad bought it in Wales shipped it to Ireland and we sold it in 1980 ish sailed over 2000 nautical miles around most of souther Ireland's coast lines high seas even in force 7 plus winds .sails were changed to slab reefing as roller boom reefing was nearly useless. Jobs were Hank on so safety harness systems needed on front deck .Modern roller reefing jobs are messy but in lakes and day sailing in less than force six can work ok ish . I suggest a second fire stay system solution type and Hank on for system for working jib and storm jib for blue water and coastal sailing as back up as roller job systems are known to fail just when you need them or just replace roller reefing jobs with Hank on solutions which are more reliable .Engine we used was five HP seagul later replaced with petrol parrifin,8 hp two stroke Yamaha that with annual servicing did hundreds of hours use per season and used maybe 6 miles to the gallon at 6 knots .On parrifin power was only 6hp but good enough for this boat .A 12 volt electric. Motor of 55 lbs thrust is more like 1.5 hp low speed of 2 mph in calm and near useless in winds over 15 mph on the Hurly 20 foot with it near one ton weight .A modern 4 stroke 4hp outboard will just about push the H20 at 2 mph in winds up to 25 mph in lumpy seas but probably better in smaller lakes .Electric solutions exceeding 2.5 kw or 3 hp might probably work on lakes but often need 24 volt systems and PROPER marine type lead acid or lithium batteries.Clapped out car lead acid batteries pack in after short runs of few minutes as the plates are not made to supply marine electric motors demands .A good set of oars and oar locks can be made and that can power this H20 boat in most small lake use in winds up to 15 MPH if your fit and don't want to upgrade the electric power .Invest in water proof bags for mobile phones and know all the rescue boats phone number or buy suitable water proof floatable marine type walkie talky and know how to use it or repair the onboard marine type radio and get to know how to use it .Offshore sea use have safety equipment such as life raft or suitable dingy and flares best is parachute type .Electric lighting by car batteries is probably doomed to fail so parrifin lantern lighting and candles inside proper lanterns are good solutions if done so they don't set fire to the boat .We reduced port side berth and installed bulk head to make a sink unit on port side and put water tank into hollow left keel section to have washing water.Drinking water is best from bottles from the shops as tanks can get corrupted by algae that tastes nasty been there got the T Shirt..
Yes some of these boats have done blue water sailing but the windows are a week point so need to be beefed up as large waves can pop the out .The sliding hatch has and doors need beefing up and anti leak attention for large wave impacts or being rolled over buy 360 degrees in storslms and suitable sea anchor solutions . Most blue water trips in these 20 foot boats are limited to solo sailor or at best 2 peoples like couples or buddies not entire families and the dog and cat and grannies as well it is a micro boat not a yaught .Lake use day sails 4 tends to be max but sometimes extra on calm days with small winds. Sails work best reef the main first and then reef the jib in that order as reefing jobs first tend to create unwanted extra weather helm forces..Avoid as much as possible battery type solutions for electric power as batteries often don't last long because they tend to be small batteries in small boats and other factors.Buthsne gas and parrifin and candle solutions. Often work best .
Keep us posted learn to sail on the lakes and later look to do coastal sailing .Seas in the UK often have strong tidal current and tidal drops exceeding 35 feet so easy to tie up boat and find it dangling out of the water when you return to the boat .Also invest in good anchors and chain and rope to stop boat to get blown away to rocky shores. Enjoy your sailing look some you tubes on the basics of how to use power boats and sail boats and sail controls like halyards and sheets and rules of the water ways .
No need in this Modern world to break a boat from lack of knowledge .Safe and fun sailing .
I admire your "figure it out" attitude 😉
What spectacular success chaps! You launched and retrieved the boat. You didn't hit anyone else nor run around and didn't even sink once. I think your only mistake was to try this in a lake when you could have put it in the North Atlantic. Whatever, I enjoyed watching you guys conquer this challenge much more than seeing an expert sailor conquer blue ocean storms and swells. PS loved the repeated, "I think we're going over Dad". Really created some suspense - well done. Can't wait to watch the next episode.
Legend !!!
Similar experience my 1st time great video
How did you think that little leccy motor would even move that lol
Its good you're learning on a reservoir , so much less dangerous than the sea , although it may not seem like it at the time
This type of sailboat is actually a good choice.
Good stuff keep it up.
This may be too good to miss.
Dylan Winter makes it look so easy. It is my intention to learn to sail in the boat I am building, an Ilur, the best advice I have been given is: If in trouble, drop an anchor, from Roger Barnes. I look forward to seeing how you get on. You did achieve a lot with your maiden voyage and I am sure you will learn very quickly.
I loved the too I was told the same by the harbour in the Mumbles in Wales not to go out I was on a sea fishing kayak though
Woke up next day in hospital apparently I was floating with a life jacket for 6 hours with pneumonia. Its life try everything you can while you can .love it well done .
Funny, entertaining, and an honest example of the "landlubbers guide to learning to sail".
So typically British "calm in a calamity" . In the midst of things going wrong, one MUST HAVE TEA, OF COURSE.😂
I see a Johnny Depp movie in this somewhere.
More! More!
The Memories you and your father have on this day you will treasure forever.
Your dad is right sailing isn't hard the problem is sailing well and going where you want to actually go
Great video. You are doing exactly what my mid-life crisis is telling me I should be doing. So hopefully I can learn from your mistakes :-D I am happy to see you managed without any experience - I will buy a boat soon :-D :-D
Hope you got the hang of your boat… she looks in great condition.. Hurley 20 great little yacht ⛵️
One of my favourite expressions is to 'wing it', which I think means to just learn on the fly or as you go, and just take it as it comes. Preparation and pre-preparation are good, though, as we embrace the spirit of adventure and the unknown. Too much preparation, though, might lead to inflexibility when some unknowns are encountered. So, balance I guess. Anyway, hope you are having fun!
Hahaha, regards for your Dad 🤣🤣🤣🤣😋🤣
Good for you.
this would be my reminder to have a real reliable working motor or at least an oar or a very long stick just in case things go awry on my first attempt at sail boating.
That was brilliant! Cringe-worthy, but brilliant and as you say you did it.. Seriously well done and not a cross word between you 👍🏻
It's now a year later and before I move on I'm just hoping things have got better for the two of you and you've learnt soooooo much since.
Jeezus.. luck played you a good hand.. I'm in, I'm subbing... 👍
When you get the hang of it you'll love sailing.
Very nieve, but I did the exact same .luckily I managed not to sink any other boats.hey at least your depth sounder is working . Happy days ,carry on sailing .
Great commentary lol
Welcome to sailing world!
Always a good idea to learn how everything works before heading out on first sail…as you learned. I suggest finding a experienced sailor on first sail. The learning curve will be much quicker!
On that small inland lake you don’t need a motor and in fact sailing a season without one will make you a much better sailor. A SUP paddle used while standing in cockpit seat will move you along surprisingly well.
If you can’t find someone always go out with a reefed main in
That was absolutely brilliant funnyas laughting with you not at you as Im no sailor but going down the same ramp in a few months time .
Ahhh lol.. that was hysterical.
😂😂😂 certainly sounds like a memorable trip tho ☺️😂👌
ugh.. i'm impressed that you even launched that monster.
Looks like a nice lake for sailing. Just apply for one of the sailing schools that should be there and enjoy safely this marvellous science-sport.
Thank you. I feel like a seasoned salty dog now!
I bought a 23' sailing boat recently myself, also with no sailing experience, luckily tho I have an actual engine too, plus one of those electric engines but I use it for my dinghy!..not been out in mind yet either but I'm sure shennagins will ensure when I do!
Its funny to watch this, i know it could have been much worse, the funniest part is the Hurley is so easy to sail once you know how. Happy days ahead.
The Hurley 20, with its wing keels is good for areas with large tides. Like UK. It will stand upright in the mud flats.
Just get on with it , listen to advice and experience from others but keep calm and give yourself plenty of time for preparation try not to rush around👍 .
Brilliant - 😆
Awesome!!!
If that's not a legendary father/son moment, nothing is.
I hope you ended up getting a gas outboard. As I was watching the beginning of the video, I knew your battery was going to die.
You guys must have laughed your asses off the entire rest of the night.
I would recommend a handheld vhs radio as they work independently of the boat's electrics also they clip to your life jacket so you don't have to leave the tiller to use it. Many people don't take their vhf licence exams but it is one of the best day courses you can take with the RYA and a radio is important safety equipment in my honest opinion essential if you ever take to the oggin.
Don't worry about running aground too much as you have a bilge keel and they will stand on their own two feet if you run out of water. Get the depth sounder working as well it is always nice to know how much h20 is under your keels. If you do run aground and the outboard won't drag you off first try leaning your weight over the part of the boat which is in the deepest water one would hope the stern. If that doesn't work lighten the load so the boat floats higher in the water, I would recommend throwing the helmsman who ran you aground over the side which should give you the buoyancy you need.
Take the electric "offboard" motor home, clean it thoroughly then check it is working and finally put it on ebay. Get yourself a 4 horse power petrol outboard and make sure it starts on the first pull. Your engine is one of the first pieces of safety equipment you will turn to if things aren't going your way.
Whilst you are on to the RYA booking your vhf radio course ask about a competent crew course which I think you and your father would enjoy and I know you would benefit from it.
Finally cutting your teeth on a lake with your father will be a most rewarding and enjoyable time building happy memories that will last a lifetime, good luck and stay safe.
Haha. LOL. you did it at the end. Glad it ended well. We all learned but please get some lessons..
As someone who is about to do the same thing, get a boat with no real experience, this was not only enjoyable but educational. I realize now just how important a good motor is, you might need that thing to prevent a crash. The only real failure here was not having a proper motor.
Yeah I'm hoping to do this to restore a little boat like this I do have a bit of sailing experience tho so once I studied exactly what I need to do I think I'll be fine
Sailing is no joke and if you need an engine to bail you out you should not be alone on a sailboat please get some good advice and take your time aso think of how your actions affect others please
Electric motors are fabulous, but you need a good one for a boat that size. I use an E-Propulsion on my 20' keelboat, and it's great. Those 12 volt motors won't hack it. ( I think mine runs at 48 or 52 volts).
Just remember, if all else fails, drop the sails, then drop the anchor!
Well done lads, I ran aground on my first trip out 😂 only 50 metres from my mooring 😂. We all make mistakes
Loved the storytelling, the Blair Witch camera shots added to the amusement. You got lucky, either take lessons or hire a sjipper to teach you on your own boat. But whatever you do, keep on having fun. Life's too short.