Best Sailboats For Sale In Florida - Ep 276 - Lady K Sailing 

Hi, just bought the 2003 Catalina Mark II shown for $50K ($59K list). Needs a new main sail but surveyor said closest to a new boat he's seen. Only 671 engine hours. Seller agreed to pay for 6 months on the hard so I can work on details until after hurricane season. I haven't been a Catalina fan in the past but this boat changed my mind. Keel bolts look new! Thank you Lady K Sailing for all you do!

Desiderata - "Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons." A poem that should be taught to all young ppl.

Kim&Leo here. We made it down to Ft Lauderdale from Annapolis on our Catalina 350, and we love it!

Just viewed this from Fort Pierce, two days before we haul our Beneteau Oceanis 473 after a winter cruise in the Bahamas. You are so right about the dinghy and the solar! Last December we upgraded our solar to a bit over 1,100 watts and had ice cream throughout our cruise. The batteries went into float mode everyday before noon! And the dinghy is powered by a 25hp Yamaha. With four people on board we could quickly and safely travel pretty long distances to explore or visit a beach bar or restaurant. Just remember to have a portable VHF aboard, as well as a really good anchor with plenty of rode, and other safety gear! You don’t want to drift out to sea if the engine dies on you…

I look forward to your videos more than any one else on YT! Thank you!!

Absolutely love everything you are doing.

Right out of the gate, you have a wonderful sense of humor (about kids in church.) LoL! My church has Sunday School for the hyper youngsters. nice selection of boats. One person said Floatr and saltyb.

Boatie is the best boating app out there, I love it.

Great video. One of the best ones yet! Boatlife should be the new name. It's all about the lifestyle! HOPEFULLY next year will be my new lifestyle, new to me boat to me, and Carrabean sunsets! Fair winds everbody.

Sailyard, sailspace and sailspot came to mind. Great video as always. I’m still in the extra glass everywhere camp, because they were not entirely sure how fiberglass would take to the abuse. Versus you can see sun light through the hulls of some boats. Mainly, because the critical part behind the wheel. Is going to fail at the wrong time for whatever reason 😅

I still have to say one of my favorite boats is the Chris-Craft Caribbean. It is a beauty of a boat. The Southerly Pilot House and the IP Sp Cruiser / Motor Sailer have great comfort and stability.

Thanks Tim

My pick is a Privilege 39 Catamaran listed at $130k. Plenty of solar, huge davits and twice the room and speed of a mono puttering along at 9 knots. lol

Great video! Definitely make one for California like this. And best boats around the world?? Love seeing up to date for sale monohauls.

Love it when you do this style of model review at price point. Keep it up. Daulta Cambridge On.

absolutely love the video, thanks Tim :)

Another very informative and entertaining video. Thanks Tim!

great video. excelllent analysis.

Our 2002 Beneteau 393 about to be listed at a bargain price due to health issues. It's in Jacksonville. Boat name is Kismet

I LOVED my 1995 C36 MKII

Rent a 41 DS and it is amazing

Enjoyed the video, thanks.

I just asked my friend to give me a pick at each of these price points this afternoon and then I come across your video tonight! Thanks as always! Trying to learn to be nautical 😉

aquapilat or captain's log sound cool!

Clewcrew! What myself and a few other “rail meat” crew members call those that never leave the cockpit. They always hang out under the clew. 😅

I am a Long time subscriber, I love your videos. I was wondering what you think of the hopyacht 30? I have hoped you would touch on it at some point, but you never have, though i understand its a little outside the usual boats you look at. Thanks for your time and keep up the great work!

Beer fetching craft....Good one ;)

Thank you

Dreaming of a Nauticat 40 Pilothouse in my future.

Question: Other channels have brought up "noise" as being a problem on sailboats. If you are a liveaboard or costal-cruiser you have the same problem if the boat is too loud to sleep on it impacts your readiness. Is sound a problem on all sailboats? Does it have to do with the weight of the boat? Blue water boats have the same problem as pocket cruisers?

Desiderata!! I knew I dug you for a reason 🫶

Catalina 34's coming in at 11-12000 pounds might be brochure weight. They routinely come in around 15000-16000 on the crane when launched and hauled out. Forget the Hunter, and whatever marginal if any 'comfort' they're supposed to have, if you can afford a Catalina, buy it. They sail better than 'ok', and they are very comfortable, with more than enough room.

Thanks again!

How about a Hunter Legend 43? We sail Hunter Legend 35 and really like the boat. Excellent sailing performance, Yanmar diesel, amazing storage, including a huge cockpit locker. Aft cabin (a bit tight) and a nice v-berth. The only complaint is no shower in the head…we use our cockpit shower with a privacy booth. It a fan of B&R rig, and the Legend series does not have it.

Any chance you can go "boat shopping" in California one of these times? 😊

Been following the Wynns, and one thing they hated about their Leopard catamaran were the curvy plexiglass windows. When they hazed over, had to be replaced at great cost by a custom shop. They pointed out that this is a fault of the Juneau's as well. Is there a Beneteau model that would fit the bill. Watching their episodes in New Zealand where they had to carefully remove the existing windows/portholes (needed for molds for the new ones) and then prep the openings was painful.

My dad named our first family sailboat Desi, short for Desiderata.

Indiantown Marina and Glades Boat Yard has a lot on land

Love to see more catamarans in your videos for those of us who like monohulls but who’s admiral (wife) has ruled them out

Problem I've seen with many used Florida boats is their just not cared for as well as a boat from Maine or Maryland or great lakes. The sun really takes its toll on.those decks, and canvas.

What's the app for? Anchoring? Trip configuration? Crew finding? - PassageMaker - PlaneSailing / PlaneSailor

In the process of getting the Najad 373... Not quite suited for carribean sailing perhaps, but up north and out of season, I'm hoping it's going to be amazing.

Agree with having a fast dinghy. We carry a 10.5 ft with a 25 hp. We've had five adults and a 95 pound dog on board it for a 3 mile trip. No problems. The one thing I don't understand is what appears to be a trend toward ribs with center consoles. I have on different occasions been aboard boats that had the CC ribs. If I can avoid them I will. Here are the main reasons why. They are more difficult to board when the rib is bouncing in a choppy anchorage. I always ended up banging my knees and shins on the console. The console takes up room that could be used for cargo or people. Because of the additional weight brought on by the console, seats, battery, etc. they are very difficult to drag onto and off of the beach. And god help you if it gets swamped while pulled up on the beach. This happened to me once. It took 5 guys to manage to get it up on it's side to empty the water. Lastly we carry ours face down on the foredeck when making offshore passages (for coastal cruising it stays on the davits of our 80's battle axe.). Don't know how we would do that with a CC.

Waypoint sales , Legasea Sails, XTSeas Sales, Ocean Options

Hi Tim, fellow Canadian. I'm hanging out in Florida mostly with an eye towards doing some engineering work in Grenada and the Caribbean including Guyana. I'm Guyanese/Canadian. I note that you really like the heavy duty, full keel sailboats such as the Island Packet. I find that persuasive. Here is my question: Would the orca attacks on sail boats near Bay of Biscay and the Gibraltar area succeed in causing substantial to such a boat? Is that a relevant factor that could influence the decision on what boat to buy? I really enjoy your videos and your unique delivery - very much leadership style. Cheers,

So what you are focused on here is staying close to home Carribean etc. What boats would you consider if you wanted to do the tradewind route further afield?

LETS GOO!

You are right to point out that weight matters offshore. Most sailors do not realize this.

I’m sure those are all good boats for different reasons. Otherwise they would not have been sold in the numbers they did. My perfect boat ? The one I can afford to buy and maintain. App name? - Oyster - pearl - shangriLa - First Mate - Rainbows - Coral

salteddeck for the app, it's available and the logo could be very similar but maybe with a wave or splash at the bow.

I really liked this video

"Nautie" 😂 Also, i just want a proven 70's 28'-30' Cape Dory.

what would be your recommendation on a boat to cross oceans with, under 50 feet and under 50K ? for initial purchase price.

Tim, I will be looking to purchase a boat this coming fall. I was wondering, with the economy being so unpredictable at this time, would you consider doing a segment on the boating industry back in 2008-2009 during the market crash and how it affected boat pricing? I am trying to determine whether I should wait longer to purchase for prices to go even lower? Be well. Dario D

'Dreamboater' as a name. Thanks for the vids

Another great someup of the good pickings in the market. Thanks. But whats the boat on the opening?

BoatLadyK BestLadyK BestBoatLadyK Got to keep promoting that trademark.

Kymadox (Wave+Glory) or Kymadocks.

yo lady k. is it a reasonable idea to rip out and redesign an interior of a boat? i wanted to rip out the 2 aft cabins and make one open space in the back behind the stairs. or would you just be destroying the boat?

Nautiknot for the app. The domain is available.

Most short names are taken. If you can buy a domain name (and not have to use their web services), then do it. You'll have it for life.

Im planning on world cruising and want a tried and true passage maker. Thats why im going with a macgregor 25. Nothing says world cruiser like a trailerable sailboat.

Are loans harder to get for newer boat? I have heard they can be, just wonder what you think.

As for having the main up all the time, most Hunters have furling mains so not much effort to roll out/in. 😊

Nlvmavel …. It is available it means navigation sailor in Klingon.

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I see what you did there on the whiteboard about things desired

At the 100k point I'd skip florida and get a used charter boat from moorings in bvi

App name "kataboatic" instead of katabatic or cataboatic if you want it closer to catamaran while keeping the name play with the wind

Web name idea that might be good, might be dumb: Nautigator [like navigator and nautical merged]. But the logo could be a gator with a salior hat because you are generally starting from Florida. 🐊

Of course, as Europeans, sometimes we have different needs than in the Caribbean. But surely the Mediterranean and certainly Greece have a similar picture. Although here we have to take the draught less into account. Now I am not the biggest fan of large-production boats. So I rather focus on Amel, Wauquiez, Moody or Contest. Rudder on a skeg. Solidly built. Financing we do with our own money. We are not (yet) in the habit of running to the bank for our hobby. A name for the app? How about "Aloof"

I like "H2Ocrossings" and is not taken. Thank you!

Btw, any thoughts on Tartan 3800?

Dude I can assure you that the LRC price point holds over time. Kinda of a cult boat thing. Speaking of a weird odd super rare boat is a C&C 41 aft cabin with a walk out transom, yep they existed in the 88 models. Speed and craftsmanship. For down south I'm all about Tartan 42 keel centerboard as well as the Sabre 42 K/CB. Just can't stand the IKEA moment. Just old school

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what am I looking for ? ; being in the Canadian pacific I am looking for a pilot hose . full stop. enough Caribbean convertibles, what about a northern boat ? something with a heater ... and inside helm to steer for hours when it's snowing. Come on Tim when will you bring it back home and do a video for the locals ... EH.

Some names: -aquatrdae -wavelist -yachtyard -dockside

(Yarboats) there ya go that could be your name for which you seek and one for those that know cheers jf, Well and for the rest I will just read.cheers

Lady K I bought my first sailboat in no small part because of your videos. 25' Northern - Desiderata! I saw her on your whiteboard!

yachtsum, it's yours if you want it. sounds like flotsam and jetsam :D, I registered it for you, just incase you want it.

Dude, what about the Hunter Passage 420 you were pushing. They're going for right around 100K right now. And, moving faster than I can get a chance to see them.

The Catalina 36 or the Cabo Rico.

How about The Blue Below for your website? Cheers!

I missed what the new app will do; key to the name. Please advise.

Another Great Video Tim! How about : Saltwater Expertise Sailing Perfection Big Blue Woobly

OKSail is available to buy.

'Fluky' or 'Deep Six' - depends upon the app context/usage I guess.

What make/model is the beautiful vessel on the cover page of this episode?

Thank you Tim. Can we do a price point around 200 to 250k for Bahamas an VIs crusing an one day an Atlantic crossing.

Binnacle FiveShort Boatalee CodeZero RedRight Wayward Freeboard Waterline

Awsome as always, and not gay but cool hair. So do I have to upgrade the Pearson 35 I love?

Aqua-Spear for the name

Boat names - Boatology, Boatahontas, BoatorAma, Boatski, Boata, Boatin, Boatamen, Boatmen, boatinary, Jack Sparrow, Boathemoth,

For a name ... Salbot with the long a symbol along with over the o

What did you think of that IP in Key West? I think it was $48k

Great video, Tim😊

How about "scupperdogs"

Call me old fashioned but I want a spray some old guy built in year one , 80 feet long an 50 feet wide that was updated to include a go-cart track on deck an a lifetime kid to watch an run it tell you how many laps you have left an push you off the tires pull start the engine an give you a push back into the race 🙂 an Pogo's for lunch with icecream 😁

Sounds like you would be happier with a small cat

Sirenita (little siren in Spanish)