I’ve been working on boats for nearly 60 years and have disassembled hundreds of boats prior to final demolition. It’s been an interesting process to dissect so many different designs, but Jim’s information is golden. I learned here so many subtle things that I was really glad I found this video. it would be wonderful to take the boats in sections and do a similar analysis. This is such valuable information. The thing I enjoy most about him is he’s a normal down to earth guy and not at all full of himself. The kind of guy you would like to have around I’m sure.
Randy, Awesome job keeping Yacht Hunters going! Thank you for bringing on a new crew of experts to explain all things sailing specific to classic sailboats!
Easily one of the most valuable and informative videos you've done! Please bring him back for Parts 3, 4, 5, 6...standing rigging & deck check, engine check, electrical check, plumbing check....!
Nobody has mentioned it so far: Your boat sailing along just looks terrific! Well trimmed, of course. That guy knows what he's doing! Thank you for all you do.
I really enjoy learning on what to look for. I’m glad you got him to show what to look at. I hope he can go over deck to hull joints, what to look for on tanks, rigging, engine and steering. Hopefully you can go over everything in future episodes. Thanks for making these episodes CQ and Randy 🙏
Randy this was an interesting segment. Jim passed along great information in a short time. Thanks to him for sharing his knowledge. I hope you will be able to do more with him in the future. Best regards sent to you Jim and Captain Q.
Thanks very much. Instead of just a two parter dealing mostly with outside hull, you could do a whole series. The lower hull, upper hull, topsides, deck, steering, rigging, insides, etc, etc. You could keep Jim busy for weeks. Thanks again, Jim, Randy, and Captain Q.
First comment, for whatever that's worth. I noticed that Jim was carrying around a plastic hammer, likely the boat surveyor's most important tool along with his ears. Good show, keep the good stuff coming guys.
just sent this to a customer who was hesitant on a survey, thank you ! you may just saved him a lot of money, and gave me time to do other jobs ! like fixing a stuffing box vent on a Volvo !
I adore this kind of video. Just lots of specific examples and the little things in those examples to look for. Everyone knows the broads, but I learned so much about the specifics from this. I look forward to seeing more like this.
I lived almost 63 years and never had more of a passing fancy to maybe get into sailing. But thanks to you darned Q guys...now I'm thinking I don't want to just get into sailing...but I want a bloody boat...maybe to live on. I'm not sure I can ever forgive you. Obviously just kidding. You are a couple of extremely likable guys who let us share in your love of boats and sailing. Your vids are a real treat. Thanks.
Just do it. Life is too short to “wish you had done” things. Be prepared for the costs of ownership though. Typically for older boats be prepared for 20% of the cost of the boat/year for the first few years and about 10-15% thereafter + slip fees in both cases. The reason for the 20% is typically sails need work. It’s a fun hobby but it does need a lot of attention and time. If you live aboard that’ll just be part of you looking after your home! I miss my Catalina. Will get another one soon once retirement is upon me (a few more years!). 🙂 A word of warning, if you have a significant other who likes the idea, I'd advise you take sailing lessons together and do some open-water cruising to see how you both take to it.
This fellow could spend 12 months or more sharing his Knowledge about just one boat I would say. It's a very interesting subject for someone like me that dreams about buying a yacht. You should expand on this direction. Thanks
I enjoyed listening to Jim very much, he's a book of knowledge and experience.... I would definitely like to hear more from him, such as doing a complete survey.... It would also be good to list his contact information, so anyone could contact him to do a survey ...
A great surveyor is worth his/her weight in gold. The one I was lucky enough to hire found a crack in an outdrive that to a 'normal' human might have gone unnoticed. Sellers insurance covered the complete overhaul and a replacement mid drive housing. Including all new hardware. Saved thousands, and everyone was happy.
Great timing! I'm now searching for my first sailboat and this is great chunk of knowledge to have. I think you should ask him to do part-3, part-4... so that we could get an idea of what to be aware of not only for what is under the water line but also and up on the deck (running - standing rigging), and inside (thru hulls, various leaks, bulkheads, various ware and tare). Great video!!! 👍👍👍
@@YachtHunters oh hi!!! Hey quick question. After 20 or so years of hanging with Captain Q why hadn’t you taken the plunge and gotten yourself your own sailboat?
Nice job Randall. This was very informative. I liked the focus, detail, and attention regarding a specific topic versus the overall boat. I truly learned alot and found this very informative! As always, I love your efforts of video editing and production that goes into making a really nice short video. My best to Capt. Q!
Great video! Lots of helpful information ,was so good to hear Jim's knowledge on basic inspection and maintenance items. Looking forward to the next video. Would really like to know more about how to tell when thruhulls need to be replaced. I.e. corrosion and when it's a problem and needs to be replaced.
Welcome aboard, Erik! Great to have you along for the ride. After a busy winter, Jim is slated to come back this spring to continue the series. cheers!
@@YachtHunters The shaft vibrated underway. After I pulled the boat from the water it was clear that the strut had broken loose after years of use. Repairing it is tremendous amount of work to get it aligned correctly and resealed. The strut goes through the hull and as all things boat, you need triple jointed extension arms and X-ray vision to reach the work area...To repair mine correctly required some machining, fiberglass work and a lot of material research. And then you get to experience to joy of realigning your engine and replacing shaft seals and cutlass bearings.
Hi Ran Day i really like and appreciate this addition to the normal format it really helps to fill out all the things one needs to know about even before buying one .👍👍
I already sent some questions to the Email address, but just in case they get lost in the ozone, I figured I'd ask here as well. 1. At what price point is it reasonable to hire a professional surveyor -- many people spend more money on a weekend in Vegas than they need to buy an entry level boat. Is there a rule of thumb for determining when to spend that extra cash? 2. Is it common to be present as the buyer to walk around an observe the survey? this would seem to be a great learning opportunity, but you might slow down the surveyor and cost yourself more money by lengthening the time that the survey takes. Keep up the good work Ran-day!!!
First boat owners should use a surveyor with good creds. Never use one recommended by the owner or listing broker. He should let you tag along and will point out all good and bad aspects. I always say, there’s no free lunch. Older boat is cheaper to buy but will need more attention. Typically. That guy Jim in the vid, he’s got the best creds in the NE. Extremely thorough.
Fantastic!! I just went overboard and doubled my Patreon donation. Yous guys are terrific and in the same league as "Click and Clack." You know where their careers went. Thank you.
Just excellent. My bronze Catalina strut was "pinked" meaning it lost zinc die to galvanic corrosion. Catalina Direct had a replacement part so no new fabrication was required but the strut was glassed into the hull and not bolted. Luckily the guys at the yard were capable but it took a long time to dry out that part of the hull. We put on a good barrier coat as well as a zinc on the strut even though Catalina said the strut was electrically isolated. I guess I learned a wet hull conducts electricity...
The order of the locknuts shown in the video seems correct: larger number of threads to press the prop to the collar on the shaft, and smaller nut to prevent the larger nut to come loose (same function of the plastic ring on a nyloc nut). Not sure why they’d recommend the opposite.
I'm in process of buying a older classic boat . I wish part 2 ,3,4 lol was be up at the moment . Good info so far . Will come along handy when on dry . My biggest fear is standing rigging etc ... How long they last .. Is little rust ok ? I have so many questions I could stay here for hours . Anyway . Big fan of the show Keep up doing great job . ⛵
Bring him back he should have his own show very awesome video
Thanks Robert, will do!
Would be great to have him go over the whole boat. Break it into sections for each video. This was a fantastic video.
I’ve been working on boats for nearly 60 years and have disassembled hundreds of boats prior to final demolition. It’s been an interesting process to dissect so many different designs, but Jim’s information is golden. I learned here so many subtle things that I was really glad I found this video. it would be wonderful to take the boats in sections and do a similar analysis. This is such valuable information. The thing I enjoy most about him is he’s a normal down to earth guy and not at all full of himself. The kind of guy you would like to have around I’m sure.
@@windrider65 I'll second that. Not one more video, but several more videos!!
Randy, Awesome job keeping Yacht Hunters going! Thank you for bringing on a new crew of experts to explain all things sailing specific to classic sailboats!
I’m a 53 year old retired veteran and am at the beginning of this process of purchasing a sailboat. I found this very helpful. Thank you
Excellent… best of luck with your search and let us know how it goes!
Easily one of the most valuable and informative videos you've done! Please bring him back for Parts 3, 4, 5, 6...standing rigging & deck check, engine check, electrical check, plumbing check....!
Will do!! We’ve been planning it for awhile and will be working on it soon! Thanks for the encouragement! 👍👍
Nobody has mentioned it so far: Your boat sailing along just looks terrific! Well trimmed, of course. That guy knows what he's doing!
Thank you for all you do.
thank you, gary!! much appreciated
I really enjoy learning on what to look for. I’m glad you got him to show what to look at. I hope he can go over deck to hull joints, what to look for on tanks, rigging, engine and steering. Hopefully you can go over everything in future episodes. Thanks for making these episodes CQ and Randy 🙏
Randy this was an interesting segment. Jim passed along great information in a short time. Thanks to him for sharing his knowledge. I hope you will be able to do more with him in the future. Best regards sent to you Jim and Captain Q.
Thanks Para! Part two is in the works as are future parts. Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍
Thanks very much. Instead of just a two parter dealing mostly with outside hull, you could do a whole series. The lower hull, upper hull, topsides, deck, steering, rigging, insides, etc, etc. You could keep Jim busy for weeks. Thanks again, Jim, Randy, and Captain Q.
First comment, for whatever that's worth. I noticed that Jim was carrying around a plastic hammer, likely the boat surveyor's most important tool along with his ears. Good show, keep the good stuff coming guys.
Seems like a win of some kind, JL 👍👍
Thank you RanDay for this episode. Good tips from a professional are always valuable. Have a good weekend.
Agreed… get the experienced pro to dish out some gems!!
Awesome series! Hope you can get him back to go over all parts of a boat!
Wow. This was great! When you’re not sure what you’re doing, talk to someone who knows! Many thanks for this!
Thanks, Paul! Glad you like it! Part 2 has more great tips too
Greatest sailing channel on UA-cam. Thanks ya'll for all the excellent information.
That’s very kind of you, Andrew!! I hope we can live up to that lofty compliment. Much appreciated!! Cheers!
Completely informative, well scripted, and easy to follow! Thanks for allowing us all to "adjust the sails" and follow the future wind !
Thanks! Great idea to have a professional surveyor show hands on what he looks at..Looking forward to more!
Ran-day. This is super cool!!! Stoked for part two
Thanks SF!! It’s chock full of knowledge!
just sent this to a customer who was hesitant on a survey, thank you ! you may just saved him a lot of money, and gave me time to do other jobs ! like fixing a stuffing box vent on a Volvo !
Amazing to get this insight. Thank you both so much
Glad you enjoyed it 👍👍
Im 5 minutes in and this is just fantastic. This guy is a wealth of knowledge.
Randy has the best random movie references on UA-cam.
you're too kind... my brain has far too many random things tucked away when it comes to movies :)
Totally agree, he's so good at pulling perfect references. 11:39
I adore this kind of video. Just lots of specific examples and the little things in those examples to look for. Everyone knows the broads, but I learned so much about the specifics from this. I look forward to seeing more like this.
great guest thanks Jim!
Incredible value in this episode.
I lived almost 63 years and never had more of a passing fancy to maybe get into sailing. But thanks to you darned Q guys...now I'm thinking I don't want to just get into sailing...but I want a bloody boat...maybe to live on. I'm not sure I can ever forgive you. Obviously just kidding. You are a couple of extremely likable guys who let us share in your love of boats and sailing. Your vids are a real treat. Thanks.
now that the seed has been planted... it's time to make it happen ;) cheers Joe!
Just do it. Life is too short to “wish you had done” things. Be prepared for the costs of ownership though. Typically for older boats be prepared for 20% of the cost of the boat/year for the first few years and about 10-15% thereafter + slip fees in both cases. The reason for the 20% is typically sails need work. It’s a fun hobby but it does need a lot of attention and time. If you live aboard that’ll just be part of you looking after your home! I miss my Catalina. Will get another one soon once retirement is upon me (a few more years!). 🙂 A word of warning, if you have a significant other who likes the idea, I'd advise you take sailing lessons together and do some open-water cruising to see how you both take to it.
The best surveyor I have seen; pity it was so short. Cheers.
Thanks! Jim will be back for more in the near future. Cheers
I don’t even have a sail boat, it’s a power boat with very different props ,and this was till extremely good viewing
This information is gold! Thanks Ran-day
Excellent. Glad you liked it
This fellow could spend 12 months or more sharing his Knowledge about just one boat I would say.
It's a very interesting subject for someone like me that dreams about buying a yacht.
You should expand on this direction.
Thanks
Amazingly informational. Anyone looking to buy a used sailboat should watch this.
Thanks Karl! Much appreciated
More of this please!
I enjoyed listening to Jim very much, he's a book of knowledge and experience.... I would definitely like to hear more from him, such as doing a complete survey....
It would also be good to list his contact information, so anyone could contact him to do a survey ...
A great surveyor is worth his/her weight in gold. The one I was lucky enough to hire found a crack in an outdrive that to a 'normal' human might have gone unnoticed. Sellers insurance covered the complete overhaul and a replacement mid drive housing. Including all new hardware. Saved thousands, and everyone was happy.
Great timing!
I'm now searching for my first sailboat and this is great chunk of knowledge to have.
I think you should ask him to do part-3, part-4... so that we could get an idea of what to be aware of not only for what is under the water line but also and up on the deck (running - standing rigging), and inside (thru hulls, various leaks, bulkheads, various ware and tare).
Great video!!! 👍👍👍
This is a great series , well done !
More of this please!
Top side, standing rigging, interior, etc.
My goodness Ran-day is reading my mind. We’re getting into this heavy and this series will definitely help lots
Excellent… love to hear that!!
@@YachtHunters oh hi!!! Hey quick question. After 20 or so years of hanging with Captain Q why hadn’t you taken the plunge and gotten yourself your own sailboat?
Very helpful. This communicated subtle details that's hard to communicate in books.
Thanks ETD! Glad you appreciated it
Very well explained, great guest!
Admired his knowledge and humble disposition!
Great show today Randall
Thank you Gerald!
Not a boat guy, but really really good infornation.I still enjoyed this greatly
Ran day, what a great idea for a series.
Glad you think so! much appreciated!
Nice job Randall. This was very informative. I liked the focus, detail, and attention regarding a specific topic versus the overall boat. I truly learned alot and found this very informative! As always, I love your efforts of video editing and production that goes into making a really nice short video. My best to Capt. Q!
This is a nice way to break things up when Capt Q is not available to do the whole boat.
Thank you thomas
Captain, get some rest, it's late!
Zzzzz
As always very informative ... this episode was very good ... I learned alot and thank you ...😊😊😊
Great to hear. Thanks
Fabulous presentation.
Thanks Thomas!!
Brilliant! Should be a full series - ongoing ;-)
Great info. Defo worth you spendi g more time with him as he obviously has a lot of knowledge to share.
Yes, I plan on trying get some more time with Jim… he’s a treasure trove of useful knowledge
Great video! Lots of helpful information ,was so good to hear Jim's knowledge on basic inspection and maintenance items. Looking forward to the next video. Would really like to know more about how to tell when thruhulls need to be replaced. I.e. corrosion and when it's a problem and needs to be replaced.
Great questions… will touch base w/ Jim on them
Love you for your knowledge of the facts thank you we’re new just discovered your show and can’t wait for the next episode Erik from Montana
Welcome aboard, Erik! Great to have you along for the ride. After a busy winter, Jim is slated to come back this spring to continue the series. cheers!
Great idea,thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
well done Randall... I'm off to Part 2
glad you're liking them. thanks!
Thanks Randy, I always feel smarter after I've seen your videos - but just enough to be super cautious.
Great to hear that… thanks Dan!
Well Done! I had to rebed my strut and replaced the shaft on my boat. About 4 boat units... It was a hell of a lot of work.
Wow… did you have some visible signs of a problem?
@@YachtHunters The shaft vibrated underway. After I pulled the boat from the water it was clear that the strut had broken loose after years of use. Repairing it is tremendous amount of work to get it aligned correctly and resealed. The strut goes through the hull and as all things boat, you need triple jointed extension arms and X-ray vision to reach the work area...To repair mine correctly required some machining, fiberglass work and a lot of material research. And then you get to experience to joy of realigning your engine and replacing shaft seals and cutlass bearings.
This is a great start!
Thank you, Douglas!
Great series! I want Jim to do my next survey. He should be a regular on the channel.
I really liked this tips. Simple and usefull.
Well done my friend!
Thank you, Dave! 👍
Great stuff....thanks guys!
Hi Ran Day i really like and appreciate this addition to the normal format it really helps to fill out all the things one needs to know about even before buying one .👍👍
Great to hear you enjoyed it, Logan! Lots more on the way. Cheers!
Yes.....I'm learning with your episodes....Thank You.
great to hear that . cheers Dennis
❤ excellent vid! Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Good information.
Excellent video. LOVE the Captain but definitely have this guy back on. Very enjoyable.
Thanks Romer! Stay tuned for tomorrow… Jim is back this week for the 3rd installment 👍
I already sent some questions to the Email address, but just in case they get lost in the ozone, I figured I'd ask here as well. 1. At what price point is it reasonable to hire a professional surveyor -- many people spend more money on a weekend in Vegas than they need to buy an entry level boat. Is there a rule of thumb for determining when to spend that extra cash? 2. Is it common to be present as the buyer to walk around an observe the survey? this would seem to be a great learning opportunity, but you might slow down the surveyor and cost yourself more money by lengthening the time that the survey takes. Keep up the good work Ran-day!!!
First boat owners should use a surveyor with good creds. Never use one recommended by the owner or listing broker. He should let you tag along and will point out all good and bad aspects. I always say, there’s no free lunch. Older boat is cheaper to buy but will need more attention. Typically.
That guy Jim in the vid, he’s got the best creds in the NE. Extremely thorough.
Excellent… thanks for the questions Robert! We’ll have a think and shoot you a note back
Jim is great !
Great video
Great knowledge, generous of him to share it!
What an excellent video, thank you
thank you, Jacquenlyn!
This needs to be like a 10 part series!
Superb. Thank You.
Glad you liked it Patrick!
Knowledge is power, love it. Keep up the great work!
Thanks, will do
When I find a boat I’m calling Jim for the survey!
Super knowledge! More, more, and more...Good stuff Randy!!!
It’s coming!! Glad you liked it! 👍
Hey Randall! A bit late to the party. GREAT stuff and THANK YOU for continuing the CaptQ legacy!!
I'm not buying an inboard engine but still was captivating enough to watch the whole video
Awesome knowledge!
Thanks!
Oohhh! This was helpful…thank you.
Heck yes! This is the good stuff I was waiting for!
Glad you enjoyed it, kirill!
More of this!
As hopeful future sailors, this video was probably the best out there for great information! Thank you all. We learned a lot.
Great to hear! I think You’ll like parts 2 and beyond 👍
@@YachtHunters no doubt. Thank you for doing these and all the other awesome videos of CaptQ and your adventures on your boat.
This gentleman is spectacular. I smiled, as he uses the word "schmutzig". A German word from my ancestors, what means dirty, filthy, messy.
Fantastic!! I just went overboard and doubled my Patreon donation. Yous guys are terrific and in the same league as "Click and Clack." You know where their careers went. Thank you.
much appreciated, James! I love (and miss) Click & Clack... can't get enough of the problem solving fun. thanks for the support!
@@YachtHunters Agreed.
Just excellent. My bronze Catalina strut was "pinked" meaning it lost zinc die to galvanic corrosion. Catalina Direct had a replacement part so no new fabrication was required but the strut was glassed into the hull and not bolted. Luckily the guys at the yard were capable but it took a long time to dry out that part of the hull. We put on a good barrier coat as well as a zinc on the strut even though Catalina said the strut was electrically isolated. I guess I learned a wet hull conducts electricity...
Bring jim back! Good choice Randay
Good video Randy. Best to you and Captain Q from Seattle!
Wow this is so helpfull! Please bring him back!
Great Series Randall and Jim Thank You Both. Regards to CapN Q..
Props to him.
Clever 👍👍
thanks - very interesting...
note difference: running gear as opposed to running rigging...
This is pure gold !
Much appreciated!
The order of the locknuts shown in the video seems correct: larger number of threads to press the prop to the collar on the shaft, and smaller nut to prevent the larger nut to come loose (same function of the plastic ring on a nyloc nut). Not sure why they’d recommend the opposite.
Thank you from Mexico 😎
Thanks for watching patrick
Really good, thank you
great update Ran Day! Thanks again for sharing
thanks KO!! :)
Please have him keep going on up clear up. Love it
Will do, frank! Thanks!
Useful and to the point.
Great vid!
Great info, thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Great video *** I like this information
I'm in process of buying a older classic boat . I wish part 2 ,3,4 lol was be up at the moment .
Good info so far . Will come along handy when on dry .
My biggest fear is standing rigging etc ... How long they last .. Is little rust ok ?
I have so many questions I could stay here for hours .
Anyway .
Big fan of the show
Keep up doing great job .
⛵
Great perspective as I dream and consider my next vessel.