Finally figuring out we don't have time for the $5,000 Craigslist project, we buy another sailboat that is ready to sail right away and welcome not one but two new precious members of the family.
I’m subscribed because you both look like a genuine hardworking couple and grabbing your dream is a journey I will enjoy watching along with you from Perth Western Australia good luck 🤞
Loved the episode! Boat looks beautiful below deck. Really enjoyed the banter from a long married couple. You clearly are in sync. Looking forward to the next one.
Congrats to being grandparents. I see you have recently started this channel. Perfect! We have a lot in common, Boats! I want to congratulate on the Irwin. They make a beautiful interior , but I heard a lot of negative in there offshore sailing. Lady K u tube channels. He says it best about Irwin’s. But you will be the ones to judge her at best. Our sailboat is a motor sailer, another design in blue water sailing. 1970 and custom built. Scared us a lot on our maiden voyage, 1200 miles. Not the brightest thing to do. So can’t wait to see your humble beginnings, I can learn as you learn! 😎⚓️⛵️
I have seen Lady K’s review of the Irwin and would agree with him if he were talking about the smaller boats Irwin put out like the Citation. However the 43 MKIII CC is very much designed for smooth sailing over rough seas and long distance. The very thick fiberglass hull, fin keel 26,000lbs displacement (fora 43’ ) and the 7000 lbs ballast all culminate to a hearty, strong and reliable ocean crossing vessel. Not to mention the sail area to displacement ratio of 17:74 and the Comfort ratio of 32:35. Sure this Irwin might have a slower hull speed to a Beneteau of the same size, but it is MUCH smoother and a stronger hull. 105 gallons of fuel and 180 gallons of fresh water. I think Lady K may have not been complete in their review. The 43 , 52 , 75, and 72 are all great ocean crossing vessels. Thanks for your response and I look forward to hearing more about your vessel and that first voyage. How did that go? any problems?
@@sailingintothemystic36 I stand corrected and I can’t say enough about a sailor who does his homework to which you have. I personally like the bigger Irwin’s , their cabin layouts are comfortable and spacious. You on west coast, us on east coast, LI, NY & Deal Island MD, we are also power boat owners, hoping to do the Great Loop, we have accomplished 1200 + miles already. Not sure if our sailboat is going to cross oceans, she can do it , but us, upper 60’s, will see. Please take no offense in my comment, it’s nice to see other channels that can offer us some guidance and sailing experiences! 😎👍⚓️⛵️
Congratulations on the new Grandbaby, boat and new direction in life. Now we need a tour of the boat. I look forward to following you pursue your dream. Good luck.
