Great video..🙏. Yeah, I had a 79 model bought from Heritage Marine. I liked it so much I bought the company from Dean Wixom and built 462 NorSea 27s under my company NorSea marine here in Dana Point, CA. We did make some changes. First I’ll say 14 Norseas have Circumnavigated. Many 100s of voyages to Hawaii, Europe, the Mediterranean, south to the Americas, some have made triple Atlantic crossings. We would build 20 at a time with 25 employees. For 40 years. Being retired sucks. We did make many changes after 1980. Different seating up front, mostly Yanmar 2GM 20 hp engines, more ballast (3000 pounds standard) I switched to vinyl-ester resin, LeFiell painted spars, I kept Monitor busy with probably 250 Windvanes, 3 axle trailers, better electronics, stellar wood working. Etc. The last boat we built was $160,000. Every boat that left my factory was ready for a Boatshow. I will say I miss the designer Lyle C Hess who was a great man. When he couldn’t drive anymore I’d pick him up and take him to work with me so he could sit around and smell the resin and teak sawdust. Great channel you two. Keep it going. Bob Eeg 🙏
Hello Bob! We are so honored you watched our video! And thank you for adding in these details not only about the boats and the changes made, but also about their prowess on the open seas. How cool! Like I said in the video, neither Canadian Ken nor I had ever been on one of these beautiful sailboats and the one we saw exceeded all expectations. They are truly gems. And what a great image of Lyle C Hess watching his vision come to fruition and absorbing the sights, sounds, and smells. We can't thank you enough for your comments and for watching!
@@OceanBob Thank You Ocean Bob, for contributing to help increase getting sailors out on the water and helping inspire others to sail…. AND….. . Real Boat Sales, is not just selling to the interested, but Creating that interest.
I learned to sail in Dana Point on a MacGregor Venture 21, 1969 vintage. Sailed it over to Catalina Island from there, and up and down the southern coast of California. I remember some people were stunned that I sailed it over that far. Like 40 miles or so I think. That NorSea is a cool boat, and at that price, a person on a very very minimal budget could head out across the oceans, and see the world. Nice video, thanks for taking the time to do it.
It looks like a really beautiful area. That’s definitely a haul out to Catalina, but probably a blast. And you probably saw many whales. Thanks for watching and really appreciate the comments!
I also took sailing certifications from Aventura in Dana Point, and sailed to Catalina Island on a 32 footer with friends to do their SCUBA certification. Great area, great memories. Later had a first date with my now-wife of 36 years, on one of those sailboats.
My wife and I sailed our Venture 17 to Catalina and got married outside, overlooking Avalon Harbor. The taxi driver was our witness. Today we live on a Down Easter 38 and still sail to the Island regularly. I understand that a few of these Northsea 27s were finished in the Downeast factory? We've got the same cockpit grating and Sayes Wind Vane Steering too. The Northsea is definitely a classic piece of plastic, although the 8' beam can't help but produce a rolly ride. These boats are perfect pocket cruisers, especially for single handers, although water and fuel tanks, are rather small.
Thanks for this! Great story - and in such a beautiful area! Not sure about Nor’Seas being finished in the Down Easter factory. I reckon it’s possible. Thanks for your comments and for watching!
If I was a single, I’d buy this boat and sail around the world. I watch a young guy doing just that Garrett’s Adventure on UA-cam. Wow what a little Tank!!! Love the stern of this boat it’s just a work of art
The Nor'sea 27 is on my bucket list for sure ... I'm glad that you toured a center cockpit, as it was the more popular design. Interestingly enough the aft cockpit has a high protective coaming that they left off of the center cockpit design -- not sure why they did that. The price is right on target for the market ... I've been watching three others (all around the same vintage)and they are all going for between $25k - $30k (two include the trailer). Keep up the great work on the boat tours -- not enough channels do that any more, and if you don't introduce people to these great older models, they will unfortunately be relegated to fall into disrepair and neglect as many of the original owners age out of sailing.
Hi Robert! Thanks, as always, for your thoughtful comment. I was so impressed by this boat. I had read a lot about them but had never been on one and I simply loved it. That’s interesting, re: the cockpit coaming…interesting decision they made. It did feel nice and secure in there, though. We love finding these awesome older boats. Seems Maine is a hotspot for them. And it’s such a pleasure seeing these well-kept ones. Clearly they have been loved. Hopefully we can keep the fun boats coming!
@@Steam_Ships_and_Trains yes they can. I had mine lifted off the trailer because I was going in to salt water. I didn’t want the trailer in the salt water.
Ugh people who scream that rigging should be replaced at a fixed interval are either filthy rich, or never owned a boat. Inspect critical systems annually and replace as needed. Easy to check stuff is checked before every outing.
You all are right. I had cranked out and tuned standing rigging for years and agree with the previous two comments. I have sailed and experienced dismasting during a race. It is ideal to have the vessels owner inspect the swedges and hoist an experienced light weight up the mast to inspect all the same, swedges, tangs, plates, etc. whenever reasonable. Sitting out on the saltwater watching all the other boats continue while your busy lashing the stick in place to motor back to your slip, ramp or worse, having to radio the harbor master for a tow.
I worked for Heritage Marine in 1977, which was owned by the Wixom brothers, and built the boats in Signal Hill, CA in 1977, they are really well-built boats. Lyle Hess based his boat designs on Bristol Pilot Chanel cutters, which would sit off the coast of England and wait for the great sailing ships loaded with cargo and sail over to them to drop off a local pilot, who sailed the ship into the harbor. The boats had to be fast to beat other pilot boats and able to stay out in any kind of weather. They had to be easily single-handed as a young boy would sail them back to port after all the pilots were dropped off. Lyle Hess also designed Lynn and Larry Pardey's second boat the 28-foot Taslin that Larry built out of wood. I got to be aboard it at a Newport Beach wooden boat festival and meet the Pardeys.
I have lived in dana Point 3 times in my lifebetween 1971 and 2004 and watched it deveope from a sleepy coasgtat town to a overdeveloped marina coastal city. Great place . Now I live in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Enjpoy your perspedtive on finding special boats. Ciao. Johnny K
It’s so funny how that rowing upset some folks! I rowed competitively (crew) in high school and part of college. Have been rowing row boats like this one since I was 6. I can’t be the only one who has ever rowed like that…:) thanks for watching!
The Nor'sea 27 is a classic little boat. My comment, though, is more about the review. You both did a wonderful job; positive, thoughtful, thorough. Seldom do I sit through an entire review, but this was an easy 27-minute watch. Perhaps the best overall yacht review I've watched.
So sorry! Just found this comment. Thank you so much for your kind words! Very much appreciated. Thanks so much for watching! Sorry for the delayed response!
Great Video, team , I enjoy your channel as it covers smaller interesting yachts. As a yacht broker in Auckland New Zealand I have just sold a small well founded 30 foot yacht to a young couple getting into yachting for the first time for very little money . The industry is not helping young buyers to get into these older smaller yachts , too much focus on technology and the desire for yachts that are too large . Keep up the content and the great banter between the team. All the best from Westhaven Marina , Auckland ,New Zealand
Thank you for this comment and for watching. I agree with everything you’ve said. Boats are too big and too expensive. Just got to get folks out on the water! Plenty of life left in some of these older boats! Thanks for watching from the other side of the world!!!
What's not to like . When boats were made to sail no matter the sea state. Oh ,Two years behind the mast . I had a first edition first printing . Brought a heave price when I sold it . Great episode!
It's always enjoyable listening to the both of you. You frequently travel to boatyards and ports where I visited many days of my misspent sailing youth.
Excellent video. Funny, informative,plus seeing the host moving around from stem to stern really gives a sense of how I'd be coming up as the wind shifts. I can see myself standing at the stove rustling up a late 8pm dinner. Plus the amazing aft mini-cabin! Though the movement with the waves would take getting used to, I don't know. But wow it looks comfy. The mast steps, bowsprit, lower bow deck, are all great simple add-ons. I kept thinking it was a Canadian boat but it's a fine original California-built & design. I laughed at the fact it's a trailerable circumnavigating vessel. Bravo. I'm posting from here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Sawatdee kahp!
Looks like a nice tidy boat with NO leaks, which is pretty unbelievable. It's going to make someone a nice solid boat. How do you guys keep coming up with these really nice boats? Inquiring minds want to know. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
No leaks that we could find! It’s a good boat, for sure. Not sure how we keep finding these boats. Maine is definitely a sailing hub… So many boats, too little time! We appreciate your continued support and comments!!!
Another great review. Shannon 28s are really nice in this class as well. The Orion was very nice, but the A cabin would be more livable on long voyages.
I love those Shannon 28s. If one pops up around here rest assured we’ll go get a look! Orion: the Cabin A was definitely the more popular model, probably for that very reason. Appreciate the comment!
Beautiful classic boat with real offshore pedigree.. It lives up to its Name.. in its features. Great boat for shorter and wire'y folks.. Add some roll out or folding solar over the bimini and bigger battery capacity with LED bulbs in those lovely old lights. Its full of evolutionary touches like the leatherette Squares for stepping down into the rear birth. Even the upholstery smiles at you 😊 saying yep I am and proud of it . 🧙🏻♂️🇬🇧
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 there are impressive ‘quality features’ tied to this boat. Yes, one of the few makes of a double ender with a rudder attached all the way to the bottom of its full keel. No one could ever say it had too small a rudder under her. It carries a quality reputation through the professional industry where it applies. As I understood, its overall design was created out of necessity for a particular occupation on the water.
Those are really nice little boats, but they are pretty cramped due to the narrow beam. Incidentally the molded in lapstrake pattern in the hull significantly stiffens the hull without adding much weight. Plus it looks so salty. Does it come with a trailer? One thing that puzzles me about boats like this one is the absence of pressure water. It is not as if a water pump is a huge draw. Fortunately adding pressure water is cheap and simple. This week I went out for a sail on a boat you should review if one comes up for sale - a Hinckley Souwester 30. It would make a good comparison to the the Norsea and the PSC you just did.
Hi Todd, no trailer with this one. But, yes, narrow on account of being trailerable. The trade-off… And I really like that lapstrake look. Salty is the right word to describe it! Agree on the water pump. And we’d love to film the Hinkley 30, should she come up for sale. That would be amazing! As always, thank you for your thoughtful comments!
@@boatfools The Souwester 30 will be up for sale in a few years because the owner is 90. Still single handing, but starting to slow down. Keep the channel going so you can include it.
in 2015 or so there was one sitting in a yard in the Houston area and they asked about 10k, at that time I was an ignorant, was younger and had the money, i did not see the gem in front of me. Now money is gone, I am older, sick and a little bit wiser. Hoping for another opportunity one day.
I've owned a Nor'sea before, should have kept it. Pros of this boat, clean and well maintained. Con single cylinder raw water cooled engine and IMHO the hour meter is either broken or disconnected or has been replaced in the past. And as you rowed away it looks like you left the forward hatch open.
Definitely would want a marine diesel mechanic to look over the engine. Agreed on the clean and well-maintained. One of the best we’ve seen. Re: forward hatch: Good catch! But the owner was going back out to close her up… So no worries there! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
That sounds awesome. We’ll do a Texas Top 10 this fall, for sure. And if we hit the big time (whatever that is), we’ll take the show on the road and head south. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I like the plan!
OK, but would you guys be comfortable to sail blue blue waters...ie, USA to Australia.....am a novice, need to understand more, but am just asking...Cheers fellas, and thanks. 👍
If I were younger with no family to be concerned about and nothing but time, I’d do it. The boat is certainly capable (after a marine survey, of course). You’d probably want to make some modifications, but you would to almost any boat for that type of sailing!
Rubber snakes? Just leave them on the deck? I’ve also heard bobble head cats work. Saw some on sailboats down in MA. Seemed to be working. Well, could be worth a shot!
It would probably be easiest to email the seller directly for the inventory list. His contact info is in the description below the video. I know he will be happy to answer any and all questions about the boat. Let me know if you can’t access his contact information. Thanks for watching!
Sorry, but this is a horrible boat. No room, no conveniences, can't get into the water, hard to work on, the list goes on and on. Nothing about it is practical compared to a more modern design for the same money. Just because someone has gone across an ocean doesn't mean anything. If that were the case the Beneteau's would be the "BEST" boat because probably more people have crossed in those than any other sail boats. It's an irrelevant fact. This is just plain old nostalgia. The remnants of a past time. The same thing that car lovers have for a 67 mustang... sure it's super cool, but in every way it doesn't compare to a modern mustang except the nostalgia factor. It's probably better to compare them to RV's and campers. Old Streamline campers are cool, but again, don't even remotely compare to new designs. I appreciate your reviews. You two are great salesman for sure, but these 40+ year old boats are garbage, lol. If they were so great, people would still be making them or variants of them and guess what... no one is. Canoe sterns are trash and always will be. But that's just this"fools" opinion.
Differing opinions are great. Appreciate your thoughts. I think you just described our channel to a T. We are nostalgic for the old school. I just saw Lin Pardey speak at the Camden Opera House last week. Holy smokes. When she and her late husband said, "Go Small, Go Simple, but Go Now" they weren't kidding. Neither of their first two boats they built had an engine. Not everything has to be the newest this or the newest that to have a place on the water. Not everyone needs every modern convenience known to humanity in order to find adventure. If fact, just like driving a 67 Mustang, there is a certain joy found in something old. Call it nostalgia. Call it what you like. I just call it fun. And that's what it is all about - being on the water and looking toward the horizon. I don't care if you're on a sunfish or newest dual-helm rocket. Just get out there. But, alas, I think this Nor'Sea is freaking ACES. :)
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Great video..🙏. Yeah, I had a 79 model bought from Heritage Marine. I liked it so much I bought the company from Dean Wixom and built 462 NorSea 27s under my company NorSea marine here in Dana Point, CA. We did make some changes. First I’ll say 14 Norseas have Circumnavigated. Many 100s of voyages to Hawaii, Europe, the Mediterranean, south to the Americas, some have made triple Atlantic crossings. We would build 20 at a time with 25 employees. For 40 years. Being retired sucks. We did make many changes after 1980. Different seating up front, mostly Yanmar 2GM 20 hp engines, more ballast (3000 pounds standard) I switched to vinyl-ester resin, LeFiell painted spars, I kept Monitor busy with probably 250 Windvanes, 3 axle trailers, better electronics, stellar wood working. Etc. The last boat we built was $160,000. Every boat that left my factory was ready for a Boatshow. I will say I miss the designer Lyle C Hess who was a great man. When he couldn’t drive anymore I’d pick him up and take him to work with me so he could sit around and smell the resin and teak sawdust. Great channel you two. Keep it going. Bob Eeg 🙏
Hello Bob! We are so honored you watched our video! And thank you for adding in these details not only about the boats and the changes made, but also about their prowess on the open seas. How cool! Like I said in the video, neither Canadian Ken nor I had ever been on one of these beautiful sailboats and the one we saw exceeded all expectations. They are truly gems. And what a great image of Lyle C Hess watching his vision come to fruition and absorbing the sights, sounds, and smells. We can't thank you enough for your comments and for watching!
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*Thank you* for sharing your knowledge on this.
Best comment on UA-cam right there. How cool!
@@OceanBob Thank You Ocean Bob, for contributing to help increase getting sailors out on the water and helping inspire others to sail…. AND…..
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Real Boat Sales, is not just selling to the interested, but Creating that interest.
I learned to sail in Dana Point on a MacGregor Venture 21, 1969 vintage. Sailed it over to Catalina Island from there, and up and down the southern coast of California.
I remember some people were stunned that I sailed it over that far. Like 40 miles or so I think. That NorSea is a cool boat, and at that price, a person on a very very minimal budget could head out across the oceans, and see the world. Nice video, thanks for taking the time to do it.
It looks like a really beautiful area. That’s definitely a haul out to Catalina, but probably a blast. And you probably saw many whales. Thanks for watching and really appreciate the comments!
I also took sailing certifications from Aventura in Dana Point, and sailed to Catalina Island on a 32 footer with friends to do their SCUBA certification. Great area, great memories. Later had a first date with my now-wife of 36 years, on one of those sailboats.
My wife and I sailed our Venture 17 to Catalina and got married outside, overlooking Avalon Harbor. The taxi driver was our witness. Today we live on a Down Easter 38 and still sail to the Island regularly.
I understand that a few of these Northsea 27s were finished in the Downeast factory?
We've got the same cockpit grating and Sayes Wind Vane Steering too.
The Northsea is definitely a classic piece of plastic, although the 8' beam can't help but produce a rolly ride. These boats are perfect pocket cruisers, especially for single handers, although water and fuel tanks, are rather small.
Thanks for this! Great story - and in such a beautiful area! Not sure about Nor’Seas being finished in the Down Easter factory. I reckon it’s possible.
Thanks for your comments and for watching!
If I was a single, I’d buy this boat and sail around the world. I watch a young guy doing just that Garrett’s Adventure on UA-cam. Wow what a little Tank!!! Love the stern of this boat it’s just a work of art
I’ll have to check that channel out! Thanks for the tip. The stern: right?! Amazing. Thanks for watching and for your comments!
10/10 for host demeanor - thanks
Wow. Thank you. Well will take that compliment anytime! Much appreciated and thanks for watching!
The Nor'sea 27 is on my bucket list for sure ... I'm glad that you toured a center cockpit, as it was the more popular design. Interestingly enough the aft cockpit has a high protective coaming that they left off of the center cockpit design -- not sure why they did that. The price is right on target for the market ... I've been watching three others (all around the same vintage)and they are all going for between $25k - $30k (two include the trailer). Keep up the great work on the boat tours -- not enough channels do that any more, and if you don't introduce people to these great older models, they will unfortunately be relegated to fall into disrepair and neglect as many of the original owners age out of sailing.
Hi Robert! Thanks, as always, for your thoughtful comment. I was so impressed by this boat. I had read a lot about them but had never been on one and I simply loved it. That’s interesting, re: the cockpit coaming…interesting decision they made. It did feel nice and secure in there, though. We love finding these awesome older boats. Seems Maine is a hotspot for them. And it’s such a pleasure seeing these well-kept ones. Clearly they have been loved. Hopefully we can keep the fun boats coming!
I’m in Fiji right now on Mig and Hooligan is beside us. Both NorSea 27’s. They both are circumnavigating. I own one that is on the trailer in Texas.
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing this and thanks for watching! Appreciate it!
So cool
Can they be trailer launched?
@@Steam_Ships_and_Trains yes they can. I had mine lifted off the trailer because I was going in to salt water. I didn’t want the trailer in the salt water.
@ awesome thanks so much.
Ugh people who scream that rigging should be replaced at a fixed interval are either filthy rich, or never owned a boat. Inspect critical systems annually and replace as needed. Easy to check stuff is checked before every outing.
Yep. Exactly right! Thanks for commenting and for watching!
You all are right. I had cranked out and tuned standing rigging for years and agree with the previous two comments. I have sailed and experienced dismasting during a race. It is ideal to have the vessels owner inspect the swedges and hoist an experienced light weight up the mast to inspect all the same, swedges, tangs, plates, etc. whenever reasonable. Sitting out on the saltwater watching all the other boats continue while your busy lashing the stick in place to motor back to your slip, ramp or worse, having to radio the harbor master for a tow.
@@nebraskatpp thanks for chiming in! Appreciate your insight!
Cool! You guys picking up where Captain Q and Randy left off.
Those are really big shoes, and those two are awesome. Miss them. Really appreciate your comment! And thanks for watching!
Greetings yas46, I totally agree and I am so glad I found these 2 wonderful Sailors. Happy Sailing ⛵
Thank you! And thank you for your continued support!
That's exactly what I was thinking too.
@@boatfoolsmaybe they would do a special feature with you, if Capn Q is up for it
“Two years before the mast” should be a mandatory high school read especially for California kids.
100%!
This is the dream! Great boat!! Time to start saving it looks like 😀
She is definitely a great boat! Thanks for watching!
I worked for Heritage Marine in 1977, which was owned by the Wixom brothers, and built the boats in Signal Hill, CA in 1977, they are really well-built boats. Lyle Hess based his boat designs on Bristol Pilot Chanel cutters, which would sit off the coast of England and wait for the great sailing ships loaded with cargo and sail over to them to drop off a local pilot, who sailed the ship into the harbor. The boats had to be fast to beat other pilot boats and able to stay out in any kind of weather. They had to be easily single-handed as a young boy would sail them back to port after all the pilots were dropped off. Lyle Hess also designed Lynn and Larry Pardey's second boat the 28-foot Taslin that Larry built out of wood. I got to be aboard it at a Newport Beach wooden boat festival and meet the Pardeys.
@@kapsail DUDE!! fascinating stuff. To those with the elite experience. Takes equals recognize this level within our industry. My respects Sir!
I have lived in dana Point 3 times in my lifebetween 1971 and 2004 and watched it deveope from a sleepy coasgtat town to a overdeveloped marina coastal city. Great place . Now I live in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Enjpoy your perspedtive on finding special boats. Ciao. Johnny K
Thank you - and thanks for watching!
Never seen anyone row a boat like that before
Mad skills! 😂
Weird!
Hugely inefficient
It’s not always a race and it’s actually a lot of fun to row that way. Try it!
Great video! I will admit though, the alternated side rowing in the first part threw me off haha. It goes against everything I've ever done!
It’s so funny how that rowing upset some folks! I rowed competitively (crew) in high school and part of college. Have been rowing row boats like this one since I was 6. I can’t be the only one who has ever rowed like that…:) thanks for watching!
The Nor'sea 27 is a classic little boat. My comment, though, is more about the review. You both did a wonderful job; positive, thoughtful, thorough. Seldom do I sit through an entire review, but this was an easy 27-minute watch. Perhaps the best overall yacht review I've watched.
So sorry! Just found this comment. Thank you so much for your kind words! Very much appreciated. Thanks so much for watching! Sorry for the delayed response!
Super unique boat. That aft cabin for dinghy, bikes, camping gear, toys and food stores.
It’s very cool!
Great Video, team , I enjoy your channel as it covers smaller interesting yachts. As a yacht broker in Auckland New Zealand I have just sold a small well founded 30 foot yacht to a young couple getting into yachting for the first time for very little money . The industry is not helping young buyers to get into these older smaller yachts , too much focus on technology and the desire for yachts that are too large . Keep up the content and the great banter between the team. All the best from Westhaven Marina , Auckland ,New Zealand
Thank you for this comment and for watching. I agree with everything you’ve said. Boats are too big and too expensive. Just got to get folks out on the water! Plenty of life left in some of these older boats! Thanks for watching from the other side of the world!!!
What's not to like . When boats were made to sail no matter the sea state.
Oh ,Two years behind the mast . I had a first edition first printing . Brought a heave price when I sold it .
Great episode!
That’s awesome. Great book. That California coast was something else back then! As always, thanks for watching and for the comment!
@@AngusJohnson-ei1kk Now this is very interesting for sailors.
Thinking of selling my two houses. Downsizing. And buying this.
Summers in Maine. Winters in Florida.
Sounds just about perfect! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Excellent idea. I’m right behind ya.
That boat looks like its in great shape. Love it!
She really is in beautiful condition, at least everything we saw. Thanks for your comment and for watching!
Maybe, for us "older" folks, they could make a new Olympic category called Getting into and out of boat cabins 😅
I think I would have been on podium with that move…😂 Thanks for watching and for the comment!
I've ended up getting wet more than once!
There are boats that make that possible even some monohulls but the best are multie's or motor sailors.
🤔 Have you seen Svend Yrvind and his designs? The man knows how to designe boats that keep you strong and flexible 😂
@@noldushumlesnurr6169 will check him out!
It's always enjoyable listening to the both of you. You frequently travel to boatyards and ports where I visited many days of my misspent sailing youth.
We appreciate your comment. Thank you! Some great boatyards around here. We’re very fortunate! Sounds like you had a great youth!
Excellent video. Funny, informative,plus seeing the host moving around from stem to stern really gives a sense of how I'd be coming up as the wind shifts. I can see myself standing at the stove rustling up a late 8pm dinner. Plus the amazing aft mini-cabin! Though the movement with the waves would take getting used to, I don't know. But wow it looks comfy. The mast steps, bowsprit, lower bow deck, are all great simple add-ons. I kept thinking it was a Canadian boat but it's a fine original California-built & design.
I laughed at the fact it's a trailerable circumnavigating vessel. Bravo.
I'm posting from here in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Sawatdee kahp!
Thank you for this wonderful comment! And posting all the way from Thailand. Very cool! Glad you enjoyed the video - and thanks for watching!
Looks like a nice tidy boat with NO leaks, which is pretty unbelievable. It's going to make someone a nice solid boat. How do you guys keep coming up with these really nice boats? Inquiring minds want to know. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
No leaks that we could find! It’s a good boat, for sure. Not sure how we keep finding these boats. Maine is definitely a sailing hub… So many boats, too little time! We appreciate your continued support and comments!!!
Another great review. Shannon 28s are really nice in this class as well. The Orion was very nice, but the A cabin would be more livable on long voyages.
I love those Shannon 28s. If one pops up around here rest assured we’ll go get a look! Orion: the Cabin A was definitely the more popular model, probably for that very reason. Appreciate the comment!
Beautiful classic boat with real offshore pedigree.. It lives up to its Name.. in its features. Great boat for shorter and wire'y folks..
Add some roll out or folding solar over the bimini and bigger battery capacity with LED bulbs in those lovely old lights.
Its full of evolutionary touches like the leatherette
Squares for stepping down into the rear birth. Even the upholstery smiles at you 😊 saying yep I am and proud of it . 🧙🏻♂️🇬🇧
Spot on!
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 there are impressive ‘quality features’ tied to this boat. Yes, one of the few makes of a double ender with a rudder attached all the way to the bottom of its full keel. No one could ever say it had too small a rudder under her. It carries a quality reputation through the professional industry where it applies. As I understood, its overall design was created out of necessity for a particular occupation on the water.
***LOVE IT!***
An interesting and informative tour. Nice commentary too.
Very well done video!
Thank you! We appreciate that. And thank you for watching!
SV MiG just sailed 54 days from CALI TO Hawaii on a boat just like this. Nice boat.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing this!
Those are really nice little boats, but they are pretty cramped due to the narrow beam. Incidentally the molded in lapstrake pattern in the hull significantly stiffens the hull without adding much weight. Plus it looks so salty. Does it come with a trailer? One thing that puzzles me about boats like this one is the absence of pressure water. It is not as if a water pump is a huge draw. Fortunately adding pressure water is cheap and simple.
This week I went out for a sail on a boat you should review if one comes up for sale - a Hinckley Souwester 30. It would make a good comparison to the the Norsea and the PSC you just did.
Hi Todd, no trailer with this one. But, yes, narrow on account of being trailerable. The trade-off…
And I really like that lapstrake look. Salty is the right word to describe it!
Agree on the water pump.
And we’d love to film the Hinkley 30, should she come up for sale. That would be amazing!
As always, thank you for your thoughtful comments!
@@boatfools The Souwester 30 will be up for sale in a few years because the owner is 90. Still single handing, but starting to slow down. Keep the channel going so you can include it.
We will do our best!
Still singlehanding at 90...
and here am I, only 76, hesitating to go offshore cruising anymore...
What a beautiful boat!!!
We agree!
Loved the banter 😄.
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for watching!
Read Dana's book years ago and enjoyed it.
The beam across the rear of the cockpit seems special to me, such a thoughtful design
Agreed. Such a sweet boat!
Enjoyed this video. What a great boat.
Thank you very much. We really appreciate this feedback. And thank you for watching!
Love this little boat! Center cockpit & trailerable 27'!. If she were on the West coast...
Keep an eye for one! They are super cool boats! Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!
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You guys should check out sailing vessel mig. They are sailing around the world on one of these.
You are the second person to mention this show. I will definitely check it out! Thanks for watching!
Nice little boat
She definitely is! Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Enjoy the day.
“ I could read a magazine in here Ken” lmao 😂
I may have taken that a little too far! Ha…
in 2015 or so there was one sitting in a yard in the Houston area and they asked about 10k, at that time I was an ignorant, was younger and had the money, i did not see the gem in front of me. Now money is gone, I am older, sick and a little bit wiser. Hoping for another opportunity one day.
I truly hope you get that opportunity.
Interesting boat. A molded fiberglass, false lapstrake, canoe stern hull with odd but appealing lines.
I know it. And I fell in love. Again.
Quirky. But so interesting. It would get tight in there real fast but. It’s a floating shire. You need to be under 6 feet to not go crazy I think.
best boat
She is pretty sweet!
Third boat I've seen at $5000. I call that "Market". Folks go years w/o offer. Price. to sell 30 footers
$5000. It just ain't easy selling the boat.
Is that gambled stove a sea swing that was available years ago?
I honestly don’t know. The owner said he made it. It did look a little homemade…
I've owned a Nor'sea before, should have kept it. Pros of this boat, clean and well maintained. Con single cylinder raw water cooled engine and IMHO the hour meter is either broken or disconnected or has been replaced in the past. And as you rowed away it looks like you left the forward hatch open.
Definitely would want a marine diesel mechanic to look over the engine. Agreed on the clean and well-maintained. One of the best we’ve seen. Re: forward hatch: Good catch! But the owner was going back out to close her up… So no worries there! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
wish you guys would find something like this on the Texas coast. I want to harbor in Aransas Pass and cruise the western Caribbean.
That sounds awesome. We’ll do a Texas Top 10 this fall, for sure. And if we hit the big time (whatever that is), we’ll take the show on the road and head south. Thanks for watching and for the comment. I like the plan!
We called or posted that they were ‘double Enders!’
Like it !
There’s a lot to like! We were blown away! Thanks for the comment and for watching!
Wish I was closer!
Where are you? It’s fun to know where are viewers are from!
@@boatfools Charlotte NC
OK, but would you guys be comfortable to sail blue blue waters...ie, USA to Australia.....am a novice, need to understand more, but am just asking...Cheers fellas, and thanks.
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If I were younger with no family to be concerned about and nothing but time, I’d do it. The boat is certainly capable (after a marine survey, of course). You’d probably want to make some modifications, but you would to almost any boat for that type of sailing!
External chain plates , please. Stay ashore
To bad I got fired(😂) I would have called to buy it… nice boat.. exactly what I would like to have
That’s not good! Sorry to hear that… There will be more opportunities, I am sure! Hang in there!
@@boatfools DONT think so..
went into retirement…
Dam I could have enjoyed that boat
O well some one will.. hope he takes care of itself
Problem with birds pooping on your decks and rails?
Works gr8 on wooden decks on houses. Don't know why it wouldn't work Ona yacht
Rubber snakes? Just leave them on the deck? I’ve also heard bobble head cats work. Saw some on sailboats down in MA. Seemed to be working. Well, could be worth a shot!
What was the price? I guess I missed it.
$28,500, asking price.
Not easy to get details on this boat. If Boatsfoolsailing had a list of equipment it would be great.
It would probably be easiest to email the seller directly for the inventory list. His contact info is in the description below the video. I know he will be happy to answer any and all questions about the boat. Let me know if you can’t access his contact information. Thanks for watching!
@@boatfools Thanks, i did, hence my enquiry.
They’re a well built vessel…. That’s all I’m gonna say.
13th minute for the interior.
A Beauty Bella
Indeed she is!
8hp?
I know. Seems small but apparently moves the boat just fine…
Opps,,, rubber snakes
Alcohol stove ? Looked like propane...
Believe it’s alcohol. Will confirm.
Sorry, but this is a horrible boat. No room, no conveniences, can't get into the water, hard to work on, the list goes on and on. Nothing about it is practical compared to a more modern design for the same money. Just because someone has gone across an ocean doesn't mean anything. If that were the case the Beneteau's would be the "BEST" boat because probably more people have crossed in those than any other sail boats. It's an irrelevant fact.
This is just plain old nostalgia. The remnants of a past time. The same thing that car lovers have for a 67 mustang... sure it's super cool, but in every way it doesn't compare to a modern mustang except the nostalgia factor. It's probably better to compare them to RV's and campers. Old Streamline campers are cool, but again, don't even remotely compare to new designs.
I appreciate your reviews. You two are great salesman for sure, but these 40+ year old boats are garbage, lol. If they were so great, people would still be making them or variants of them and guess what... no one is. Canoe sterns are trash and always will be. But that's just this"fools" opinion.
Differing opinions are great. Appreciate your thoughts. I think you just described our channel to a T. We are nostalgic for the old school. I just saw Lin Pardey speak at the Camden Opera House last week. Holy smokes. When she and her late husband said, "Go Small, Go Simple, but Go Now" they weren't kidding. Neither of their first two boats they built had an engine. Not everything has to be the newest this or the newest that to have a place on the water. Not everyone needs every modern convenience known to humanity in order to find adventure. If fact, just like driving a 67 Mustang, there is a certain joy found in something old. Call it nostalgia. Call it what you like. I just call it fun. And that's what it is all about - being on the water and looking toward the horizon. I don't care if you're on a sunfish or newest dual-helm rocket. Just get out there. But, alas, I think this Nor'Sea is freaking ACES. :)
What a gorgeous boat, thanks for sharing it with us.
Agreed! And thanks for watching and for your comment!
The aft cabin will have less wave action than the bow.
Better for sleeping.
True.