WOW ! Glad this showed up in my “you might like this” feed. Now if I only lived on the east coast of the US instead of landlocked Alberta, Canada. These vessels are the stuff dreams (mine) are made of. Oh, liked & subbed.
Great info. Suggest you slow down, both picture transitions and especially speaking. Comes off like you got a flight to catch and trying to finish video first.
Hi Kevin - I will try! Trying to keep these to under 20 min so you all don't fall asleep from boredom...I could talk all day about these boats! Thanks for watching!
@@boatfools definitely shows her age in places on the hull but nothing that's not easily fixed and that brand is known for building heavy quality boats
its a buyers market for sure.. im doing used sailboat shopping , last 3 weeks and as a first time buyer.. i expected what ever person would think a used car lot .nope not even close. you know how when a seller hears he has a potential good buyer w/ cash in hand. you would think knowing i have have a 4 hrs drive, you would think a boat broker would haul ass to the boat and CLEAN IT UP.. nope they dont do shit show a boat thats been on hard for past 5 years, the bilge is completely full of water, all the woood varnish is yellowing and peeling, the dodger is GONE, the dingy is flat for years with greem moss growing on it.. thats not a condition of a boat that im willing to fork over 60 grand.. me and my boatman have looked at about 16 boats and we got a mariner 47 to look at this saturday.... honestly i been looking at big ass boats that carry hefty price tags and they all looked delapidated.. also every boat owner has drop price from 60 and 70 grand down to 30 and 40 grand.. boats are not selling and boat owners are ready to almost give their boats away now.. thats my poast three week experience in sailboat shopping in east, west and south florida...
This is a great take, and accurate. The effort sellers and brokers put in to selling a boat is near nil. They need to take a page out of real estate and at least try to make a boat look nice for showings… Thanks for watching!
Depends where you live. East Coast is generally more expensive IMO. Great Lakes region seems to be lower. But if you're not from those areas, transport would be expensive unless you plan on sailing it home - wherever that may be. Florida and California have the most inventory, which makes sense based on population. What are you looking for?
Thank you for the video. It’s very nice however I’m out on the West Coast to Los Angeles area and I’m looking for a sailboat to purchase under 10,000. What would you recommend and how would I learn how to sell it and use it and be safe with it and how much more should my budget be once I purchase the sailboat I looked at some auctions and some of them are pretty good sailboats. I don’t want gasoline I rather have diesel 😊
Hello! If you don’t have a ton of sailing experience, you should take a class through ASA. Hugely beneficial. We will be doing another SoCal Top 10 this fall and will keep an eye out for deals. It’s tough to suggest a budget without knowing what you have for a boat, or what your options are in terms of the quality and condition of your potential boats. There are some great deals out there, but you really have to look for them, and be patient…
Love the video. So for some of us who are new to boat buying, when you say "aim low" on the price, is there a rule of thumb for this? I mean like 5% - 10% range off the ask price.
Hi Andrian! Great question. Obviously you don’t want to be offensive, and it it’s a for sale by owner, you have greater flexibility because there is no broker involved. But, generally speaking, your instincts are correct. 10% would be the top end, in my opinion, for a broker represented boat, but I’d try for more on a for sale by owner, maybe even 20%. You just never know. And always preface with a kind comment, or “Would you ever entertain an offer of xxx?”, or something like that. Kindness always helps! Hope this helps!
Also, keep in mind that if you’re going to get a survey, which I recommend, you hold a portion of your offer/payment in reserve until the results of the survey and sea trial have come back. These can be great negotiating tools!
Yes, that video came out about a year ago. Here’s a link to the summer 2024 edition: The TOP 10 SAILBOATS for Sale in NEW ENGLAND Under $25k! SUMMER 2024 Edition. HOT DEALS abound! ua-cam.com/video/YC_6uoyaRdg/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
Greetings from Tucson, Arizona Just found you and subscribed. I'm looking for a 43'-44' Nauticat and I don't care WHERE It is, New England, Pacific NW, Florida...
I am looking to buy sailboat ⛵️ about $ 10,000 dollars sailboat . About Cape Dory cutter 30 footer .West sail 28 footer fool keel to sail around the world alone nonstop
Also Pearson Triton 28 foot fool keel. Also Alberg 36 , Nicholson 36 fool keel made in England 🇬🇧, Hans Christian 33 footer or Tahiti Ketch 30 footer wooden sailboat ⛵️ my budget from $ 10,000 dollars to $ 15,000 dollars
Also Contessa 26 footer and Albin Vega 27 footer , please let me know My ambitious sailing around the world ⛵️ 🌎 nonstop, but must be fool keel, for me important fool keel for security reasons and safety , if enough good engine it's OK, the most important rigging good and sails all including
Ha! Not sure he’d help the cause. It’s going to be a long season…. The Smile: it all depends. What’s the year of the boat? Have the keel bolts been replaced? Have you had a survey? Does she leak? There’s a tremendous amount of info in some cruiser forums, if you haven’t found these already. All sorts of recommendations, fixes, etc. Definitely worth checking out. Good luck and thanks for watching!
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Great show! Love the show’s focus on the practical aspect of boat buying ❤
Thanks for the kind words, Burt! They mean a lot! Thanks for tuning in!
Willard is my favorite
Fantastic roundup, thank you!
WOW ! Glad this showed up in my “you might like this” feed. Now if I only lived on the east coast of the US instead of landlocked Alberta, Canada. These vessels are the stuff dreams (mine) are made of. Oh, liked & subbed.
Thanks for watching, Doug! Keep dreaming and then make it a reality someday! We’ll keep giving you the fodder… Thanks for liking AND subscribing!
That's the key. "Do right by the boat." Could be expensive, but worth it in safety and personal enjoyment.
Agreed! Thanks for watching!
Great info. Suggest you slow down, both picture transitions and especially speaking. Comes off like you got a flight to catch and trying to finish video first.
Hi Kevin - I will try! Trying to keep these to under 20 min so you all don't fall asleep from boredom...I could talk all day about these boats! Thanks for watching!
Yes William Crealock designed a number of Pacific Seacraft boats. There are also a number of Crealock boats such as the 31 and Pilot House 31.
Thanks Peter! I just looked these up - cool boats. Pretty. And, of course, I am a fan of the PS line of boats. Thanks for watching!
My top two picks would be the Pearson 34 and the Willard. The Vixen is a sexy boat, and thus locks in 3rd.
All solid choices!
Very good thanks for the video
I appreciate the nice comments. Thank you and thanks for watching!
Great vid!
Thank you, sir! I appreciate the compliment!
Can't beat a 30 ft Cape Dory for 20k! Some people want that for the Typhoon 😁Solid craftsmanship!!
Agreed! Nice boats!
I've seen the Willard 30 in person my family keeps our boat in the Hyannis yard and it's there now
How does she look in person? And thanks for watching!
@@boatfools definitely shows her age in places on the hull but nothing that's not easily fixed and that brand is known for building heavy quality boats
@@samuelthomas9758 excellent intel. Thank you for sharing! She definitely appears solid.
its a buyers market for sure.. im doing used sailboat shopping , last 3 weeks and as a first time buyer.. i expected what ever person would think a used car lot .nope not even close. you know how when a seller hears he has a potential good buyer w/ cash in hand. you would think knowing i have have a 4 hrs drive, you would think a boat broker would haul ass to the boat and CLEAN IT UP.. nope they dont do shit show a boat thats been on hard for past 5 years, the bilge is completely full of water, all the woood varnish is yellowing and peeling, the dodger is GONE, the dingy is flat for years with greem moss growing on it.. thats not a condition of a boat that im willing to fork over 60 grand.. me and my boatman have looked at about 16 boats and we got a mariner 47 to look at this saturday.... honestly i been looking at big ass boats that carry hefty price tags and they all looked delapidated.. also every boat owner has drop price from 60 and 70 grand down to 30 and 40 grand.. boats are not selling and boat owners are ready to almost give their boats away now.. thats my poast three week experience in sailboat shopping in east, west and south florida...
This is a great take, and accurate. The effort sellers and brokers put in to selling a boat is near nil. They need to take a page out of real estate and at least try to make a boat look nice for showings… Thanks for watching!
I am looking for a catamaran, I hope you have a show on them.
What is the best place to get good deals? East coast? Florida? West coat, Great lakes? I have seen some really nice boats in Chicago under 20k
Depends where you live. East Coast is generally more expensive IMO. Great Lakes region seems to be lower. But if you're not from those areas, transport would be expensive unless you plan on sailing it home - wherever that may be. Florida and California have the most inventory, which makes sense based on population. What are you looking for?
Thank you for the video. It’s very nice however I’m out on the West Coast to Los Angeles area and I’m looking for a sailboat to purchase under 10,000. What would you recommend and how would I learn how to sell it and use it and be safe with it and how much more should my budget be once I purchase the sailboat I looked at some auctions and some of them are pretty good sailboats. I don’t want gasoline I rather have diesel 😊
Hello! If you don’t have a ton of sailing experience, you should take a class through ASA. Hugely beneficial. We will be doing another SoCal Top 10 this fall and will keep an eye out for deals. It’s tough to suggest a budget without knowing what you have for a boat, or what your options are in terms of the quality and condition of your potential boats. There are some great deals out there, but you really have to look for them, and be patient…
@@boatfools yes you’re absolutely right. I should take some kind of course ASA sound like will be good for me
Love the video. So for some of us who are new to boat buying, when you say "aim low" on the price, is there a rule of thumb for this? I mean like 5% - 10% range off the ask price.
Hi Andrian! Great question. Obviously you don’t want to be offensive, and it it’s a for sale by owner, you have greater flexibility because there is no broker involved. But, generally speaking, your instincts are correct. 10% would be the top end, in my opinion, for a broker represented boat, but I’d try for more on a for sale by owner, maybe even 20%. You just never know. And always preface with a kind comment, or “Would you ever entertain an offer of xxx?”, or something like that. Kindness always helps! Hope this helps!
Also, keep in mind that if you’re going to get a survey, which I recommend, you hold a portion of your offer/payment in reserve until the results of the survey and sea trial have come back. These can be great negotiating tools!
@@boatfools Excellent tips, thank you so much!
I meant to add that you should hold about 10% of purchase price in reserve until results of survey come back. Good luck! And keep us posted!
Chk all balsa and plywood cored decks ....very expensive to fix .Also chk bottom for osmosis ; again very expensive...deal breakers.
Agreed. In future episodes, I note what the deck coring is on the selected boats. Naturally, about 99% are balsa cored. Thanks for watching!
I fell in love with the Endeavor 32 from 1979, too bad it doesn't appear in your ranking
Is there one for sale in NE? I don’t think I saw it!
If you could do headroom it would be worth your time ... I want to be able to stand up
I will see what I can do going forward. I’m 6’1” so I agree with wanting to stand up! Thanks for tuning in and watching!
As the owner of a boat with a 4.5 foot cabin, I agree with you!
@@bravofighter that's not a lot of headroom!
Awesome 💯
Thanks 🔥
Dear Sir!
If possible, please make a list of the Top 10 value for money sailboats from 43 to 47 feet.
great show. greatly appreciated. currently own. pearson vanguard
Thanks Neil! The Pearson Vanguard is such a pretty boat; lover her sheer lines. Happy sailing and thanks for watching!
Great... Thanks but you forgot British built sailboat such as the Camper & Nicholson 35 😀😀😀
They are awesome boats! I don’t believe any were for sale in the area when this video was made!
Most all these boats have either been for sale for more than a year some three how about currently?
Yes, that video came out about a year ago. Here’s a link to the summer 2024 edition: The TOP 10 SAILBOATS for Sale in NEW ENGLAND Under $25k! SUMMER 2024 Edition. HOT DEALS abound!
ua-cam.com/video/YC_6uoyaRdg/v-deo.html Thanks for watching!
28' not 38'.
You should call this the Bargain Boat Show.
I definitely share this video....
Thank you and thank you for watching!
Greetings from Tucson, Arizona
Just found you and subscribed.
I'm looking for a 43'-44' Nauticat
and I don't care WHERE It is,
New England, Pacific NW, Florida...
My In-laws live in Tucson! We go every February. Love it. I will keep an eye out for a Nauticat. Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Cool. I'm SW Irvington top of Robles Pass..If I'm still here in February stop by for coffee and a chat.@@boatfools
hidden gems
Exactly right! With a lot of life left to give!
Rawson 30?
I am looking for sailboat ⛵️ to buy ?
Hi Rimas - what are you looking for? Any ideas, or looking for direction? Budget?
I am looking to buy sailboat ⛵️ about $ 10,000 dollars sailboat .
About Cape Dory cutter 30 footer .West sail 28 footer fool keel to sail around the world alone nonstop
Also Pearson Triton 28 foot fool keel. Also Alberg 36 , Nicholson 36 fool keel made in England 🇬🇧, Hans Christian 33 footer or Tahiti Ketch 30 footer wooden sailboat ⛵️ my budget from $ 10,000 dollars to $ 15,000 dollars
Also Contessa 26 footer and Albin Vega 27 footer , please let me know
My ambitious sailing around the world ⛵️ 🌎 nonstop, but must be fool keel, for me important fool keel for security reasons and safety , if enough good engine it's OK, the most important rigging good and sails all including
Bring back Scott zolack!
Ha! Not sure he’d help the cause. It’s going to be a long season…. The Smile: it all depends. What’s the year of the boat? Have the keel bolts been replaced? Have you had a survey? Does she leak? There’s a tremendous amount of info in some cruiser forums, if you haven’t found these already. All sorts of recommendations, fixes, etc. Definitely worth checking out. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I like that ❤
How bout move south. Those deep draft boats would be aground in Florida and the carribean
Stay tuned for next week’s Top 10. We went south!
How about the name "Around the Mass't"?
Great idea - if we were just covering Mass! Any other ideas?
I don't know if you found a name yet, but how about "Kickin' it at the binnacle"?
What a good ladies salud from Brazil
They are cheap because they're old.They'll need a lot of money put into them