Love your videos, I don’t mind longer ones because the information you share is well researched and thought out, you don’t repeat points and stay on topic.
You’re starting to sway me with the beneteau’s bang for your buck aspect. Still not sure about those spade rudders. With the shallow areas we plan on cruising. Thank you for all the great videos!
Tim, you're doing fine with the Beneteau stuff. I think if you 'have a plan' (Atlantic crossing, Bahamas, circumnavigate...) you can get your dream 'production' boat with all the tasty fixings- starting @ 60-70k. Now, it may not be new, but- they tend to be well owned because no one is putting a H20 maker in a unused vessel. Also, they've typically been rerigged (standing/running), have an engine in good running order w/ known issues addressed by spares, etc... Dinghy davits, solar arch, maybe LiFePO4 batteries, working doors & terlets- I know, I know- too much to ask!!! But, it all starts at over 50k, methinks generally.
My issue with pre 2000 (ish) vessels is the difference between LOA vs LWL. For example, I can't see paying a 38ft price for 31 feet of living space or a 41ft price for 35 feet of living space. The newer 2006+ sailboats are within 5 ft or less and can be had for the same price point... js 👍😎
Tim, you always produce fare attitude episodes on multi subjects and price point concerning sailings. I have to say I took ASA sailing lesson 101, 103 & 104 this pass summer in St Augustine. Before hand I had watched 1,000s of videos listened to 500 or more sailing podcast episodes as well as read 24 books of sailing. Podcast and RU-vid videos were practically free. Books i have invested around 300.00 in them. The courses cost me 2,600.00 for five days straight. The 101 dingy course the first day was not worth the money based on what I already learned and knew about sailing, Courses 103 was much better on the second day as we moved to a 34' boat and their was some wind. on the same boat for the next two days wind varied. The 5th we moved up to a 44' boat which was much better but there was vary little breeze to no wind. I was largely disappointed having to pay that much for 3 hrs a day sailing wind or not wind. I think scheduling with John Kretschmer would have been a far better and practical experience for the money taking me out for 3-4 days living on his boat and learning the whole time in the ocean.
I swear this man could readout my shopping list... in French and I'd still watch. Better than my list of goodies would be a newbies training list. I'm unlikely to ever own one of these beauties but qualified crewing is a serious option!
Hey Tim, I love these videos. Very informative. I was looking at a Catalina Morgan 381and it was in the $60k price point, but it was already under contract and now off the market. BUT, the broker suggested that I take a look at a boat I've never heard of before...a Trintella 42. Yeah, it's a more expensive boat, but I can't find many stories, reviews, or anything about this boat. It seems like a passage making boat, and there's a Trintella Friends Association with a lot of technical information bulletins, but I'd really like an opinion on this brand if it's something you'd like to discuss. Now I've gotta run off to my ASA 103/104 course. Happy sailing!
Congrats on not botching a green screen -- something that's very easy to do. Seriously, that's a triumph for a first go at it. Didn't detract from the content at all, and looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Heavy side down? Reminds me of my motorbike days -- keep the shiny side up 😉
Love the series and haven't missed and episode since I subscribed early last year.. Not a fan of this background, but i can live with it. Just my opinion. But, the pics are good when you put them up over your shoulder.
I love these videos. I’m looking to cruise in a couple years and I was looking for big heavy expensive boats. But now I’m leaning more toward the “go small, go simple, go now” approach and I’m looking more at boats just under 40’. The Pearson 39-2 is at the top of my list.
Fantastic! I am really enjoying your channels. Keep up the great work..and don't worry about your background, I thing we all can handle a little change and/or growing pains!
Hi Tim. Can't wait for the "all you need to know" on Cheoy Lees. Very interesting history there with how CL took some artistic freedom from the American designers and putting the "copy" in copyrights ;)
Dude how about the Irwin 38 CC MKII? Mine is a Skeg rudder, shoal draft, 2 heads great aft cabin, 50hp perkins large water and diesel tanks.... under 60k. I would live to see this in your budget videos. Maybe it still will be. Thanks for the videos
My Beneteau First 38 went around the World not once but twice, so don't tell me Beneteaus are junk. I bounced off alot of coral and rocks with mine and kept on going once I dived down there and found everything ok to continue. Sabres are also affordable and safe to blue water cruise.
Guess I can't be mad the Freedom's never make these lists. Keeping them nicely under rated and cheap. But 60k gets you a nice 39 or a cheap 44. With carbon fiber masts that never need any stays replaced.
Hi, not to change the subject... im looking(found) a 1974 Mirage 24 with trailer, new sails with 135% furling, new awlgrip... very very cheap..I watched your informative video on mirage and that's what peeked my interest in the boat.... anything I should know about these little demons? or look out for.. like keel bolts failing, or rudder posts or mast steps or just anything that did not work correctly on the boats.. thanks Preston .. mooring boat in Old Lyme CT...for day/weekend sailing/racing... I also have a Holder 20 with trailer, 3,5hp, 8 sails, with a ton of extras if anybody is looking...
How high do you plan to go with this series? I like your insight and knowledge. When I search Yacht world, I set my price limit at $200k, not because I want to spend that much, but it gives me a better range of boats to choose from. Length 35-45. What I really like is your commentary on the different brands. I know little to nothing about some of them. Cheoy Lee, I did know! Class!
I am really looking forward to what you suggest when we're coming to the $100K range. I need a family boat 45-50 ft that can sail the world in comfort, safety and style....you think it's possible??!!! Or am I expecting too much?
I think perhaps I'm a bit more performance focused but I'm wondering why no mention of a J Boat yet. There is a '89 J40 on the market now for $49.5k that may not have all of the luxuries you like to highlight, but you know it's going to be a great sailor. There's also what appears to be a nice J37 for $59K that looks ready to sail away. The 40 would require a bit of "sorting". Love the series though. Thanks for the creativity that you put into it!
Hey hey. Don't get me wrong I love a j. But I try to keep it short and only talk about the boats most available at the time. Sadly it does leave a lot out.
Just sold my Oceanis 38 which I had in charter in key west. I bought a house on the water just south of st Pete / Sarasota and I’m looking for a 40’er with a nice master and a shallow draft. I have no fixed bridges and even if I get the boat in charter I’d love to be able to bring her behind my house to my dock and work in her here once in a while. I love the Oceanis 45 but 5.75’ is as shallow as she gets.. The new jenneau 410 has a perfect swing keel option but I can’t wait two years … What would you recommend?
the older the boat the higher the cost of up keep. refits aren't cheap and often exceed the price the boat is worth. I mean, if your stubborn and you just HAVE to have your exact boat. and you don't mind the cost or work needed. then yeah, it could be worth it. but if you are like me and don't want to spend time exploring instead of being in a day dock for months or years repairing a boat. then get a newer boat 20 years or younger. the beneteaus are top of the line and staying under 40 foot keeps you from paying 3 or 5 times the price for your boat to be docked. going over 40 foot is for people who have a lot of people aboard or they are ok with spending more. if someone is trying to stay under 60k you would assume they are trying to stay on a budget.. so telling them to get something over 40 foot is a disservice to them.
I want to hear about the Tartan. I nearly bought a Tartan 10 when we had our beach house in California. We are now on a ranch in Idaho. I am an American, married to a Canadian with a Canadian son. I want a American of Canadian built boutique, vintage sale boat which I/we can live aboard come retirement. My pageants were avid sailers off the coast of California and so was my wife on Lake Ontario. What small ship yard, full keel, center cabin, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s or 80’s boat can you recommend. I like glass, we both like wood. We would be sailing Lake Ontario, to the Caribbean in it so shallow draft, full keel. I’m eyeing Bermuda 40’s
If you want to make the brokerage, we could import used sailboats to Brazil. Until recently, it was not allowed. You've just shown many options absolutelly unavailable for us.
If I may, can I ask about your thoughts on the Harden Voyager or its sister the Sea Wolf these were also built in Tiawan. Few years ago I saw some go for 40K and some in the 60K range.
good morning love the vids im joe im 54 years old i see you are at 60k us i am looking in Australia were i live and for less then 100k to 150k there is not much on the market to sail blue water do you think it is worth looking at buying from another country and sailing it back as the boats you are showing at this price are eazy double or triple the price here and can you travel blue water on a alder 50 or 60 foot racing sail boat (eg tp52) or similar i notice you have not had any of them as your suggestions' thank you for the time you give to us so we can enjoy your knowledge
B 1st at 43 feet is a bigger boat and wow all that interior Perhaps the strength is its weakness for me as That a lot of maintenence Cleaning Sails etc etc but yes Wow factor= 9!!! For me only would like dialogue on add ons Radar Gps Auto pilot etc Lines Sails All these r the “value added” or costs added to used
If a 30 year old Bene has made it this far there is nothing to say it won't go for another 30 years. If it's the boat you like at a price you like just buy the damn thing.
Epic. Okay, I know you’re busy and this is why I’m asking: can you help me find my next boat? $150k budget, need bw cruiser, single handed often, slip is on Kauai and Oahu (where I live) but want to sail most of the year. Empty nest single dad, experienced racing hobie cats & J24s. Looking for under 45’.
Ooooo interesting. Actually this next episode is on $110k so maybe it'll help? Last week was $100k. Depends what you want. A full keel ocean crosser or more of a floating condo. Jump on our discord if you want to chat directly. Or Patreon, or Facebook. Happy to help.
70's 80's 90's? Personally, too old for what I've looked at. How do you know, how can I tell how old those images are? They could be 10+ years old and not even look that good anymore. Is there a way to date the pics? I've decided to put a 20-year age limit on anything I'd consider buying + just has to have a swim platform / scoop.
