"Curiosity killed the cat..." the idiom admonishes, and yet it ends with the more uplifting sentiment of "...satisfaction brought it back." We often forget the second half of the idiom. Happy sails, Curiosity! And thank you Wynns for the detailed information. Peace and health to you and yours.
Just found you guys during this CV19 period and it's great viewing. Love how you guys are so transparent, have no sailing experience and documenting everything.. good luck
I have not read all the comments so maybe someone already said this, but I have to say....this is, by far, the most informative explanation of the boat buying process I have run across. Not that I've even run across any (haha)...but, I loved it. Someday I want a boat just like yours and this vlog will "hopefully" be remembered.
Your videos are like good wine - the older it is - the better it gets. Thank you for being transparent with the boating buying process. You two are such a lovely and entertaining coupler. Wish you the best with your current refit in New Zealand and god speed with your adventure.
We created a SERIOUSLY in-depth article that goes into way more detail than our conversation captured here on video. If you're looking to purchase a cruising boat of any kind (motor, sail, mono, cat) we list out just about every step along with the costs and the people we hired to help along the way. I hope you find it helpful in your planning process. Here's the link to our website post: www.gonewiththewynns.com/exhausting-journey-buying-cruising-sailboat
So how can they kick you out of Florida for so long, after your extension? I didn't understand that part, it's not like Florida is a different country, plus isn't being on the ocean not technically in the state?
+foxrace0985 If we stay longer than 6 months they would consider florida the location for our boat and we'd be required to pay FL sales tax...which is a lot of money.
+Gone with the Wynns Thanks for answering, that's what I didn't understand, also. Damn, anything to get that tax money. You have to cats? Import fees, $100 each. Leaving Florida? We need another $100s for those cats... export fees. lol
Glad you found a boat. There is a huge learning curve. When buying my current Sailboat, I first raised the money. Then started searching for the boat I wanted over a few months. When I found it online, I immediately drove to it, did my own survey in about 6 hours (it was already in the water, I SCUBA dove on it too)), made a fair offer after explaining my findings, it was accepted that day, I then immediately did a wire transfer to the broker and got a bill of sale (same day). Then I drove home and filed the documentation paperwork and made copies of it. Grabbed some buddies, food, and equipment, went back the the boat and sailed it home to my marina (600 miles in about 4 days). Total time about 1 week. No extra expenses. I am a Delivery Captain (never need to hire one). I think I am on the other end of the boat-purchase spectrum from you guys. Have a great time on your new boat, I'm currently sailing Florida and the Bahamas, maybe we'll meet. I'll look out for you.....literally (kidding, just kidding).
Congrats! Our family would go on sailing vacations instead of camping when our children were little (5-15) on the east coast. My first experience with a catamaran was enlightening. We were going out one morning for a few days after stocking up, and a sailing instructor and his class were also left a little bit before us. I was steering with my cup of coffee on the seat beside me, family was down below puttering around. As I easily passed them, I looked at the sailing class: they were all holding on for dear life heeling over, no coffee cups to be seen. I never went back to monohulls. I new it was a success when our children started inviting their friends. (even with no cell phone, radio, tv, etc) and they all loved it. Of course, bugger boats required :)
My wife and have been enjoying watching y'all go through the buying process! It's great to see a couple our age making it happen instead of just dreaming. We are a few years out on our boat budget but we are making it happen. We will be in the south FL area soon for some more sailing classes so maybe we will get to wave as we sail bye. Thank for all the great info!
Now that is an outstanding , well thought out tutorial on purchasing a sailboat..You two brought up several things that never even came close to being analyzed by my brain.....thank you!
Thank you again for sharing so much detail and putting it out there for us. It sounds like a great adventure and skill set to learn. I treat elderly and the happiest people are the ones who went for it and lived. The most bitter are the ones who stayed home and did nothing. Enjoy going for it!
Hey we (Scott and Amy) just attended BWSS (ASA 101,103,105,114) three months ago (mid-February 2016) out of the ft Lauderdale location. Our instructor was a South African named Arno. In many ways we are in a similar sort of journey as you, as we plan to buy just about the same type of boat. You will be on a 38' Island Spirit Cat for the class. The only thing we did not like about the class boat was the line plan, as all lines did not lead to the cockpit (you have to stand at the mast to raise the main, for example) Instruction was excellent, you really get the confidence to handle one of these beauties. I feel like your videos are aimed right at us, we plan to buy in 2-3 years. Sounds like you made a good choice!
Congratulations!🎉. Thank you for all the the details and really sharing this process. Your spirit of adventure is inspiring! You always do your research and go in with your eyes wide open. You're young, healthy, intelligent, and adventurous, you have it all! Thanks for taking us along!❤️
I know one of your concerns voiced in a previous video about RV's was the lack of many people your age in the community. Viewing your recent videos cause me to reconsider my purchase of an RV. Instead I might wish to buy a 45-50 ft sailboat, obtain ASA certification, and pursue other more expansive dreams. Different community entirely. So, I am about to join your age concerns, but on the opposite end of the spectrum at the age of 65. I doubt I will encounter many newbies at this age, but I like that. I like it a lot and will like it every year I continue. Thanks for a great video!
Congrats to you both, I'm so excited for you. I'm boatless at the moment, but have owned four in my time, yes they are expensive, but, and it's a big BUT, I have a life time of fantastic memories and in my opinion you can't put a price on that. I'm very much looking forward to seeing your adventures. Wishing you fairs winds and tides.
Oh you guys are great!!! So glad I found your youtube channel a few months ago. Look forward to seeing you many years down the "sea" and all your adventures and progress!!
Very informative! A year ago I took that 1-week catamaran sailing class with BWSS - you will LOVE it! Some of the best money I ever spent. Enjoy the journey...
Sounds like you really clicked with the right people, and your experience and sharing could help anyone in their quest to buy a boat. Although I have no interest in owning a boat, if I ever hear of someone looking I will point them to your website and UA-cam channel.
Congratulations! I love the new name...it has a special meaning to me as well. I inherited my Granny's dishes and they are named "The Old Curiosity Shop". The dinner plate has a picture of The Old Curiosity Shop depicted by Charles Dickens and all the other pieces have little items you could find in the shop such as a clock, pair of glasses.... Congratulations again and I look forward to your new adventures!
As "Rod" said....we are sailing, we are sailing.. Happy days! Caveat... 'all' boats are a hole in the sea to throw money into, but that won't stop you being happy. Good luck to a lovely couple. 💑
Wow, what a process! Congratulations on navigating your way through all the complex details. Thanks for being so open about the cost of everything. Wishing you the Best Of Luck, and a wonderful life aboard your new boat!
I've been watching your vids on rv life for just a few months. I'm about to do a solar install on my big truck and your vids helped a lot. I've always wanted to sail a cat and I think I will charter one sometime in the future. Congratulations on your find. I love the Leopard 43 layout. Keep posting as much as you can. You 2 are full of great information and you do it in a very classy way. Have fun in the sun.
Excited to watch the transition from road to water. Get our there and go for it! Don't listen to all the complainers. If you decide to spend some more time in St. Augustine and check out the local restaurants and bars on your way back north let us know. We'll be happy to show you a good place for craft beers and to pick your brain on the travel lifestyle.
Thanks for all the great videos. My wife and I are wanting to spend 6 months out of the year on a catamaran when we retire. I enjoy watching the process. It's funny that a lot of people comment on here about "how expensive it is to run a boat". While this is true, it pretty much goes without saying though. Nobody buys a sailboat without looking into maintenance and operating costs. Congrats and enjoy the boat!
I would have thought a name like GONE should have been in consideration, simple and easy to understand over the radio. Plain and simple as soon as you are proficient at sailing that is what you will be ,GONE. A good bit of knowledge was shared by you in this video. I hope the videos that will be coming will just as good as the RV ones have been.. Have fun and stay safe. Try to learn about the common problems that occur while on the open sea and be prepared. They will be more complex than plugging a tire. You bought a beautiful boat it can be a lot of work just to keep it that way.
This is why RVers follow you guys. You give honest opinions and show the real deal. So glad you're now a boater. I would love to live on a boat, but I need to stay near land for my business. But, I get to live through you, lol.
Congratulations! WOW! Curiosity is a GREAT name for YOUR vessel. You both are great examples of hard work, wise investing, an Optimistic/Positive Attitude, American Exceptionalism, and Capitalism, that ALLOWS ALL OF US the opportunity for "CURIOSITY" because we have Liberty and Freedom! May the education you both learn in and out of the classroom in the next few months guide you well. And God continue to bless and keep you safe and healthy. Huge Congratulations!!!!
Sad that you are not going to be full time RV. I am planning to be a full timer in an RV in 5 years loved learning from you both. It is exciting to watch your next adventure in a boat your braver than myself. I will be watching and happy for you both!!
I'm thinking seriously of living in an RV; in part because of your videos. I'm going to miss your RV stories. I am going to love to see your sailing adventures though!
I like how Jason knows the numbers! Like Marcus Lemonis. Know your numbers! I love the name also by the way! Very excited to see what's happening next!
I know I have suggested in the past that you charter a boat for a year instead of purchasing but I want you to know that I wish you luck and I do like your vision and passion to do what you want to.. not many in the world with the guts to go for it like you two. I wish you both all the best on your future voyages. Cheers
It would cost a fortune to charter a boat like that for a year. Probably nearly as much as what they paid for it. Especially since most charter places would make them get a captain on board, at least in the beginning.
Congratulations on your new purchase.I have enjoyed your videos on being an RV owner and look forward to your new videos on being boat captains.Always informational and entertaining.Thank you for the effort you put into doing these videos.
Congratulations on the boat. We are a few years from making the jump to a boat. I appreciate the info and the experiences that you have shared. I look forward to your adventures.
You guys are amazing!!!! Congrats on your new sailboat!!! So exciting. And thanks also for sharing all the details about the process and finances. Best of luck!
Awesome, Congratulations!!! Look forward to some great videos showing off your new vessel. My wife and I after purchasing a big sailboat took a 3 day course in docking. The idea of aiming for the cheapest boats in the marina when things go wrong gave me stress attacks. Another expense well worth it.
Soooo glad my vicarious life with the Wynns continues....Great job on the Cat purchase and your vid with explanations .... one thing you may want to consider, besides a good weather data subscription, is a site called Vessel Vanguard...they take all your info on Boat/motors etc and give your a calendar for scheduled maintenance for all your goodies required and or any recalls from various manufactures etc...but would take the guess work out of it...all the manuals etc are available on line for any work you do yourself.... parts required etc.... anyway...like $600 for the download and 1st year and then $200 thereafter...just a heads up.......can't wait for more videos.....need my fix....
I saw one of your videos yesterday and got to tell you i am a fan, i would like to think i can do what u guys are into, "exploring the globe" ,but needless to say we all know the truth :) You both are living a lot of peoples "dream" and let us enjoy the experience virtually. Keep it going guys.
So happy for you guys! I truly appreciate this video. I am looking to go through this process in a year or two, it is good to know what to expect. Thanks again, SAFE TRAVELS!!
I'm never gonna buy a canoe let along a 43 foot sailboat, but I'm glued to your channel like a fly on a fly strip. Very educational and entertaining (but still useless to me). I'll miss the RV videos. Can't wait to see the shenanigans you get yourself into at sea. Good Luck!!
Fantastic informative video. I just went through this whole process also. Your video really spells out the process to expect for new sailboat purchasers....no candy coating. I look forward to the new sailing adventures. Take it slow and take the time to learn everything about your new sailboat and sailing. Congratulations!
Thank you for including us in your life. :) Meaning thanks for being so honest and informative with your fans. Wow - I have learned SO much from you guys and continue to. We're hoping to go full time on the ROAD soon - not sure if we'll ever go full time on the open see but who knows - maybe that's the natural progression of things. Just once again thanks for sharing and educating. :)
I wish you luck and safe travels for your future time on the sea !! Thx so much for your awesome videos and letting us know the big and small facts of your boat buying process.
congratulations .. on the boat.... it's beautiful .. enjoy it . you both are lucky . please be safe..take a coast guard approved safety class...don't forget the PFD . and in rough seas make sure to tie your self's off to the boat while on deck...
This will be us in 2 years!!! I can not wait for this excitement!!!!!! Luckily we did the classes with Bluewater Sailing School and my hubby got his captains license so hopefully our insurance won’t be too bad!!
This video is very informative. You guys rock for sharing all of your experiences with us! I'm sure filming and editing videos were an added complication through your boat buying process. So happy its over for you guys...it's BEAUTIFUL. Congrats & sounds very exciting! ! I've been following you since my husband and I went to full time RV life in 2013. We are both in our early 30's. We recently bought a home and still have our 19ft (134sqft) travel trailer we full timed in. Still have an itch to go back on the road!
Congrats! I hear ya on having to raise the budget to get what you wanted. I had to do that when I bought my house 5 years ago. It stinks on having to do it....but like you said, you didn't want to start out with so many projects that you might not be "sailing" until 2020.
OMG!! I'm so excited for you guys!! Congratulations!!! That one part at the end is weird. You can't come back to Florida for 6 months? What the heck is that about?
Well done and very insightful. There is soo many fees and unforseen items when boating compared to RV's. I'm sure someone has already told you the TRUE definition of boat....... Break Out Another Thousand this is the gospel truth! But you will LOVE it!
Crash Course on Bridge heights, your DWL height (Air Draft) and DOCKING (I've been sailing for 22 years and I still hit and rub once a while - or learn to lie)!!! Your gonna hit the dock, piers, boats, etc... 43' for a first boat is rather big. Good Luck and make sure you have your boating license and Doc papers on board. SeaTow!!! BoatUS!!! Your going to run aground, or lie about it. Good Luck, I'm subbing in. This should be a fun watch!
just my two cents, buy a satellite phone just in case you are in trouble without comms..I am a USN Sailor and we had to use a sat phone to communicate in the middle of ocean once..
Congratulations guys! I can't wait to see a video with boat tour. Also really looking forward to all the new adventures.... And keep those RV tips coming as long as you can.
Nikki & Jason, CONGRATS!!!! I'm glad you have purchased the boat & the insurance!!!! Sounds like this was VERY complicated!!! WOW!!! SSSOOO happy that you are on your way to learning how to sail!!! Praying your training goes SUPER!!! :)
I'm sorry you had to experience that,,,,,But,,you have experienced THAT,and it's OVER! You will NEVER have to go through it like that again. I'm so pleased you had wonderful people throughout your "ordeal". You probably have,,and certainly will,,hear horror stories of "First Boat" buying. Can't wait to stop by for a glass of wine,,,or six. Much Aloha,be safe,and may you always have fair winds,and following seas. C-Ya!,,,,,Peace!. (oh,if you need a hand jockeying around the RV,and vehicles,drop me a note,,I'm bored anyway. LOL)
Congrats again!!! One thing i will add is make sure you really get to sailing as much as possible before crossing the Atlantic and try to find and speak to others who have sailed through international waters. Just like in RVing...dont make deadlines and avoid storms. Many have dead who are experienced. I know you guys are smart enough but its always good to say these things. Also piracy is on the rise so listen to those you have the experience and be careful. I am assuming you will be heading down to and around Capetown?? Best of luck and congrats again!! looking forward to seeing your adventures. :)
"Curiosity killed the cat..." the idiom admonishes, and yet it ends with the more uplifting sentiment of "...satisfaction brought it back." We often forget the second half of the idiom. Happy sails, Curiosity! And thank you Wynns for the detailed information. Peace and health to you and yours.
This is seriously the most informational video series on buying a boat and getting out cruising I have ever seen. Great job.
Just found you guys during this CV19 period and it's great viewing. Love how you guys are so transparent, have no sailing experience and documenting everything.. good luck
I have not read all the comments so maybe someone already said this, but I have to say....this is, by far, the most informative explanation of the boat buying process I have run across. Not that I've even run across any (haha)...but, I loved it. Someday I want a boat just like yours and this vlog will "hopefully" be remembered.
Your videos are like good wine - the older it is - the better it gets.
Thank you for being transparent with the boating buying process. You two are such a lovely and entertaining coupler.
Wish you the best with your current refit in New Zealand and god speed with your adventure.
We created a SERIOUSLY in-depth article that goes into way more detail than our conversation captured here on video. If you're looking to purchase a cruising boat of any kind (motor, sail, mono, cat) we list out just about every step along with the costs and the people we hired to help along the way. I hope you find it helpful in your planning process.
Here's the link to our website post: www.gonewiththewynns.com/exhausting-journey-buying-cruising-sailboat
So how can they kick you out of Florida for so long, after your extension? I didn't understand that part, it's not like Florida is a different country, plus isn't being on the ocean not technically in the state?
+foxrace0985 If we stay longer than 6 months they would consider florida the location for our boat and we'd be required to pay FL sales tax...which is a lot of money.
+Gone with the Wynns oh okay. Questioned answered.
+Gone with the Wynns yikes, you wouldn't want to pay taxes...where are you going spend the summer? Bahamas?
+Gone with the Wynns Thanks for answering, that's what I didn't understand, also. Damn, anything to get that tax money. You have to cats? Import fees, $100 each. Leaving Florida? We need another $100s for those cats... export fees. lol
Glad you found a boat. There is a huge learning curve. When buying my current Sailboat, I first raised the money. Then started searching for the boat I wanted over a few months. When I found it online, I immediately drove to it, did my own survey in about 6 hours (it was already in the water, I SCUBA dove on it too)), made a fair offer after explaining my findings, it was accepted that day, I then immediately did a wire transfer to the broker and got a bill of sale (same day). Then I drove home and filed the documentation paperwork and made copies of it. Grabbed some buddies, food, and equipment, went back the the boat and sailed it home to my marina (600 miles in about 4 days). Total time about 1 week. No extra expenses. I am a Delivery Captain (never need to hire one). I think I am on the other end of the boat-purchase spectrum from you guys. Have a great time on your new boat, I'm currently sailing Florida and the Bahamas, maybe we'll meet. I'll look out for you.....literally (kidding, just kidding).
Congrats!
Our family would go on sailing vacations instead of camping when our children were little (5-15) on the east coast.
My first experience with a catamaran was enlightening. We were going out one morning for a few days after stocking up, and a sailing instructor and his class were also left a little bit before us. I was steering with my cup of coffee on the seat beside me, family was down below puttering around. As I easily passed them, I looked at the sailing class: they were all holding on for dear life heeling over, no coffee cups to be seen.
I never went back to monohulls.
I new it was a success when our children started inviting their friends. (even with no cell phone, radio, tv, etc) and they all loved it. Of course, bugger boats required :)
My wife and have been enjoying watching y'all go through the buying process! It's great to see a couple our age making it happen instead of just dreaming. We are a few years out on our boat budget but we are making it happen. We will be in the south FL area soon for some more sailing classes so maybe we will get to wave as we sail bye. Thank for all the great info!
Now that is an outstanding , well thought out tutorial on purchasing a sailboat..You two brought up several things that never even came close to being analyzed by my brain.....thank you!
You just reminded me again why I do not want a boat. But have fun kids and please be safe out there. I know you will.
Thank you again for sharing so much detail and putting it out there for us. It sounds like a great adventure and skill set to learn. I treat elderly and the happiest people are the ones who went for it and lived. The most bitter are the ones who stayed home and did nothing. Enjoy going for it!
I love this couple.. Just stumbled on to this and am now ready to renew my dreams of cruising. Have a safe experience on SV Curiosity.
Hey we (Scott and Amy) just attended BWSS (ASA 101,103,105,114) three months ago (mid-February 2016) out of the ft Lauderdale location. Our instructor was a South African named Arno. In many ways we are in a similar sort of journey as you, as we plan to buy just about the same type of boat. You will be on a 38' Island Spirit Cat for the class. The only thing we did not like about the class boat was the line plan, as all lines did not lead to the cockpit (you have to stand at the mast to raise the main, for example) Instruction was excellent, you really get the confidence to handle one of these beauties. I feel like your videos are aimed right at us, we plan to buy in 2-3 years. Sounds like you made a good choice!
+sbarbu Thanks for sharing guys! Can't wait.
+sbarbu The BWSS class I took last year had Arno as the instructor as well - what a great week that was!
You guys were lucky to get a knowledgable broker, a friendly owner, and a detail focused surveyor.
Congratulations!🎉. Thank you for all the the details and really sharing this process. Your spirit of adventure is inspiring! You always do your research and go in with your eyes wide open. You're young, healthy, intelligent, and adventurous, you have it all! Thanks for taking us along!❤️
I know one of your concerns voiced in a previous video about RV's was the lack of many people your age in the community. Viewing your recent videos cause me to reconsider my purchase of an RV. Instead I might wish to buy a 45-50 ft sailboat, obtain ASA certification, and pursue other more expansive dreams. Different community entirely.
So, I am about to join your age concerns, but on the opposite end of the spectrum at the age of 65. I doubt I will encounter many newbies at this age, but I like that. I like it a lot and will like it every year I continue.
Thanks for a great video!
I'm excited about the adventures we will all have with you! Thank you.
2021 and I've been watching for 5 years!
Congrats to you both, I'm so excited for you. I'm boatless at the moment, but have owned four in my time, yes they are expensive, but, and it's a big BUT, I have a life time of fantastic memories and in my opinion you can't put a price on that. I'm very much looking forward to seeing your adventures. Wishing you fairs winds and tides.
Oh you guys are great!!! So glad I found your youtube channel a few months ago. Look forward to seeing you many years down the "sea" and all your adventures and progress!!
Very informative! A year ago I took that 1-week catamaran sailing class with BWSS - you will LOVE it! Some of the best money I ever spent. Enjoy the journey...
So happy for you two! Thanks for taking us thru the journey and future journeys.
I hope you are ready to face heavy seas . congratulations and good luck.Dont forget Safety First ..
Sounds like you really clicked with the right people, and your experience and sharing could help anyone in their quest to buy a boat. Although I have no interest in owning a boat, if I ever hear of someone looking I will point them to your website and UA-cam channel.
Congratulations! I love the new name...it has a special meaning to me as well. I inherited my Granny's dishes and they are named "The Old Curiosity Shop". The dinner plate has a picture of The Old Curiosity Shop depicted by Charles Dickens and all the other pieces have little items you could find in the shop such as a clock, pair of glasses.... Congratulations again and I look forward to your new adventures!
As "Rod" said....we are sailing, we are sailing.. Happy days!
Caveat... 'all' boats are a hole in the sea to throw money into,
but that won't stop you being happy.
Good luck to a lovely couple. 💑
Thanks for being honest and that everything doesn't go according to plan.
Wow, what a process! Congratulations on navigating your way through all the complex details. Thanks for being so open about the cost of everything.
Wishing you the Best Of Luck, and a wonderful life aboard your new boat!
I've been watching your vids on rv life for just a few months. I'm about to do a solar install on my big truck and your vids helped a lot. I've always wanted to sail a cat and I think I will charter one sometime in the future. Congratulations on your find. I love the Leopard 43 layout. Keep posting as much as you can. You 2 are full of great information and you do it in a very classy way. Have fun in the sun.
Excited to watch the transition from road to water. Get our there and go for it! Don't listen to all the complainers. If you decide to spend some more time in St. Augustine and check out the local restaurants and bars on your way back north let us know. We'll be happy to show you a good place for craft beers and to pick your brain on the travel lifestyle.
Congrats and looking forward to enjoying your adventures and they unfold and you share. God bless and keep you safe.
Thanks for all the great videos. My wife and I are wanting to spend 6 months out of the year on a catamaran when we retire. I enjoy watching the process. It's funny that a lot of people comment on here about "how expensive it is to run a boat". While this is true, it pretty much goes without saying though. Nobody buys a sailboat without looking into maintenance and operating costs. Congrats and enjoy the boat!
You guys have it together! So glad I just found this channel!
You guys are awesome for sharing everything with your viewers, keep up the great videos and fairwinds.
This is fascinating seeing the work involved to “live your dream” !
I would have thought a name like GONE should have been in consideration, simple and easy to understand over the radio. Plain and simple as soon as you are proficient at sailing that is what you will be ,GONE. A good bit of knowledge was shared by you in this video. I hope the videos that will be coming will just as good as the RV ones have been.. Have fun and stay safe. Try to learn about the common problems that occur while on the open sea and be prepared. They will be more complex than plugging a tire. You bought a beautiful boat it can be a lot of work just to keep it that way.
Poseidon Adventure thats a better name.
This is why RVers follow you guys. You give honest opinions and show the real deal. So glad you're now a boater. I would love to live on a boat, but I need to stay near land for my business. But, I get to live through you, lol.
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So happy and excited for y'all.
I am so incredibly excited about this adventure you are taking us on. It will be such fun.
Vincent Maturo Ditto. It's great to sail the seas vicariously. Don't have to get sunburned.
Congrats guys! As a long time boater, I can hardly wait to follow your upcoming adventures.
Congratulations! WOW! Curiosity is a GREAT name for YOUR vessel. You both are great examples of hard work, wise investing, an Optimistic/Positive Attitude, American Exceptionalism, and Capitalism, that ALLOWS ALL OF US the opportunity for "CURIOSITY" because we have Liberty and Freedom! May the education you both learn in and out of the classroom in the next few months guide you well. And God continue to bless and keep you safe and healthy. Huge Congratulations!!!!
congrats on the new purchase ...many safe and adventurous travels to you both
So happy for you! I love following your adventures.
Sad that you are not going to be full time RV. I am planning to be a full timer in an RV in 5 years loved learning from you both. It is exciting to watch your next adventure in a boat your braver than myself. I will be watching and happy for you both!!
I have been so looking forward to your next video. I really feel the excitement for you guy and really enjoy joining you on your journey. thanks.
I love that you named it Curiosity! Your channel is very informative. Love it.
I'm thinking seriously of living in an RV; in part because of your videos. I'm going to miss your RV stories.
I am going to love to see your sailing adventures though!
I like how Jason knows the numbers! Like Marcus Lemonis. Know your numbers! I love the name also by the way! Very excited to see what's happening next!
I know I have suggested in the past that you charter a boat for a year instead of purchasing but I want you to know that I wish you luck and I do like your vision and passion to do what you want to.. not many in the world with the guts to go for it like you two. I wish you both all the best on your future voyages. Cheers
It would cost a fortune to charter a boat like that for a year. Probably nearly as much as what they paid for it. Especially since most charter places would make them get a captain on board, at least in the beginning.
Congratulations on your new purchase.I have enjoyed your videos on being an RV owner and look forward to your new videos on being boat captains.Always informational and entertaining.Thank you for the effort you put into doing these videos.
congratulations on getting your boat, looking forward to your on the water adventures
I am happy for you both, I have always dreamed of sailing more than a couple days. Your living my dream. Happy sailing, will be following.
Wow!! That's great news. I'm so excited to watch your journey!!😄😄😄
Congratulations on the boat. We are a few years from making the jump to a boat. I appreciate the info and the experiences that you have shared. I look forward to your adventures.
Loved this! Being so transparent with the costs, etc.. nothing to hide. Old video but I'm jusr catching up!
You guys are amazing!!!! Congrats on your new sailboat!!! So exciting. And thanks also for sharing all the details about the process and finances. Best of luck!
Congratulations! I look forward to your on the ocean life videos!
Looking forward to seeing you adventures! Good luck!
Good luck guys, can't wait to follow your adventures afloat.
Congratulations! And I love the name. As usual, excellent information. How exciting for you! Can't wait for the vlogs.
Awesome, Congratulations!!! Look forward to some great videos showing off your new vessel. My wife and I after purchasing a big sailboat took a 3 day course in docking. The idea of aiming for the cheapest boats in the marina when things go wrong gave me stress attacks. Another expense well worth it.
+rhirwin10 That sounds GREAT! Where did you do a docking class?
Soooo glad my vicarious life with the Wynns continues....Great job on the Cat purchase and your vid with explanations .... one thing you may want to consider, besides a good weather data subscription, is a site called Vessel Vanguard...they take all your info on Boat/motors etc and give your a calendar for scheduled maintenance for all your goodies required and or any recalls from various manufactures etc...but would take the guess work out of it...all the manuals etc are available on line for any work you do yourself.... parts required etc.... anyway...like $600 for the download and 1st year and then $200 thereafter...just a heads up.......can't wait for more videos.....need my fix....
I saw one of your videos yesterday and got to tell you i am a fan, i would like to think i can do what u guys are into, "exploring the globe" ,but needless to say we all know the truth :)
You both are living a lot of peoples "dream" and let us enjoy the experience virtually. Keep it going guys.
So happy for you guys! I truly appreciate this video. I am looking to go through this process in a year or two, it is good to know what to expect. Thanks again, SAFE TRAVELS!!
I'm never gonna buy a canoe let along a 43 foot sailboat, but I'm glued to your channel like a fly on a fly strip. Very educational and entertaining (but still useless to me). I'll miss the RV videos. Can't wait to see the shenanigans you get yourself into at sea. Good Luck!!
+raybbj ha ha...I am glad you are at least entertained! thanks for watching!
Almost forgot... Thanks for sharing a lot of details on the search, offer, and financing. Many of us will benefit from this information.
Congrats! Thanks for taking us along for he purchase process.
Fantastic informative video. I just went through this whole process also. Your video really spells out the process to expect for new sailboat purchasers....no candy coating.
I look forward to the new sailing adventures. Take it slow and take the time to learn everything about your new sailboat and sailing. Congratulations!
Thank you for the update! I really appreciate the honest details about the process. Congratulations!
Thank you for including us in your life. :) Meaning thanks for being so honest and informative with your fans. Wow - I have learned SO much from you guys and continue to. We're hoping to go full time on the ROAD soon - not sure if we'll ever go full time on the open see but who knows - maybe that's the natural progression of things. Just once again thanks for sharing and educating. :)
Excellent lesson! Thank you, SkipRay, Kerry, Ireland.
I wish you luck and safe travels for your future time on the sea !! Thx so much for your awesome videos and letting us know the big and small facts of your boat buying process.
Congrats to you both! I am very happy for you!
congratulations .. on the boat.... it's beautiful .. enjoy it . you both are lucky . please be safe..take a coast guard approved safety class...don't forget the PFD . and in rough seas make sure to tie your self's off to the boat while on deck...
Thank you for your transparency with costs and details of what you went through with your purchase. Mazel tov and Godspeed.
Good Luck! Looking forward to following your new adventures.
Negotiations to me are intimidating. A necessary part of life. Happy Things are going well for you. 👍👍
Best video on the process. Good job. Finally getting caught up on the videos.
Happy that you two are following your dream. Wanting to buy a trawler tugboat to take the Great American Loop.
This will be us in 2 years!!! I can not wait for this excitement!!!!!! Luckily we did the classes with Bluewater Sailing School and my hubby got his captains license so hopefully our insurance won’t be too bad!!
Best of luck with it! Fair winds & following seas!
LOVE it, we are doing the same thing with our Life insurance, and designed them for cash flow for life.. Awesome!
This video is very informative. You guys rock for sharing all of your experiences with us! I'm sure filming and editing videos were an added complication through your boat buying process. So happy its over for you guys...it's BEAUTIFUL. Congrats & sounds very exciting! ! I've been following you since my husband and I went to full time RV life in 2013. We are both in our early 30's. We recently bought a home and still have our 19ft (134sqft) travel trailer we full timed in. Still have an itch to go back on the road!
I'm envious, you are living the dream. 👍
Great video. Kudos on being willing to share in some of the details that are personal in nature and giving up how you made it happen.
Looks like a Wynn win. Seriously you guys are great. Thoroughly enjoyed this video 😊.
Congrats! I hear ya on having to raise the budget to get what you wanted. I had to do that when I bought my house 5 years ago. It stinks on having to do it....but like you said, you didn't want to start out with so many projects that you might not be "sailing" until 2020.
Congrats on your new purchase! :)
Good luck with your new adventures on the seas! Can't wait to see your video when you're on your way! Cheers!
OMG!! I'm so excited for you guys!! Congratulations!!! That one part at the end is weird. You can't come back to Florida for 6 months? What the heck is that about?
Yeah I thought the Wynns were American? need a visa or something?
WOW thanks for the insight. I love you guys because you give honest details. I can not wait till the sea videos come in.
What a cool adventure. Looking forward to watching future videos.
Well done and very insightful. There is soo many fees and unforseen items when boating compared to RV's. I'm sure someone has already told you the TRUE definition of boat.......
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Crash Course on Bridge heights, your DWL height (Air Draft) and DOCKING (I've been sailing for 22 years and I still hit and rub once a while - or learn to lie)!!! Your gonna hit the dock, piers, boats, etc... 43' for a first boat is rather big. Good Luck and make sure you have your boating license and Doc papers on board. SeaTow!!! BoatUS!!! Your going to run aground, or lie about it.
Good Luck, I'm subbing in. This should be a fun watch!
just my two cents, buy a satellite phone just in case you are in trouble without comms..I am a USN Sailor and we had to use a sat phone to communicate in the middle of ocean once..
Congratulations guys! I can't wait to see a video with boat tour. Also really looking forward to all the new adventures.... And keep those RV tips coming as long as you can.
Nikki & Jason, CONGRATS!!!! I'm glad you have purchased the boat & the insurance!!!! Sounds like this was VERY complicated!!! WOW!!! SSSOOO happy that you are on your way to learning how to sail!!! Praying your training goes SUPER!!! :)
I'm sorry you had to experience that,,,,,But,,you have experienced THAT,and it's OVER! You will NEVER have to go through it like that again. I'm so pleased you had wonderful people throughout your "ordeal". You probably have,,and certainly will,,hear horror stories of "First Boat" buying. Can't wait to stop by for a glass of wine,,,or six. Much Aloha,be safe,and may you always have fair winds,and following seas. C-Ya!,,,,,Peace!. (oh,if you need a hand jockeying around the RV,and vehicles,drop me a note,,I'm bored anyway. LOL)
Congrats again!!! One thing i will add is make sure you really get to sailing as much as possible before crossing the Atlantic and try to find and speak to others who have sailed through international waters. Just like in RVing...dont make deadlines and avoid storms. Many have dead who are experienced. I know you guys are smart enough but its always good to say these things. Also piracy is on the rise so listen to those you have the experience and be careful. I am assuming you will be heading down to and around Capetown?? Best of luck and congrats again!! looking forward to seeing your adventures. :)
So happy for you two. This Adventure has been awesome. Looking forward to more of Y'alls videos. Big Smile. :)
Congrats! Good luck with the transition too.
Congrats! Love the name of your boat. It's brilliant!