hands up everyone who has just breathed a huge sigh of relief, Mark you have made the right decision for this stage in your life and Yoshi will be so pleased he gets to stay with the man who saved him
Congrats Mate. That project was far beyond your depth. You will certainly find the tailor made boat for you and your doggie in more comfortable environment. Cheers
Hi Mark,so glad you did not buy that boat ⛵ it would have been a nightmare honest we all know that you liked it ,, anyway get in touch with Sailing Melody at least you have a decent shell to start with,but I think there's enough for you to make it into what you want at least you know that it will not let you down,,in the end it's your call.keep Yoshi he will upset if you let him go. Best of luck.
@@michaeldavies9533 Andy said on their last episode that they would love to sell Melody to Mark at a very reduced price, Andy has done a huge amount of work so Mark would be so far ahead.
You fell in love with the boat, that’s clear - but the environment was full of red flags. That’s completely understandable and you kept true to your instincts! Well done, no regrets here 😌
I think you made the right decision Mark :) please keep Yoshi!! He needs you, and you make such a great duo together. I hope you find your next boat very soon. Best of luck!!
Located in Central Florida and run a film/media company and would love to put you up and give you a hand when you get over here. This content is really the reason you stand apart from any other traveler/creator, you're just so honest with your audience and we get to experience the ups/downs with you. Good luck to you and IMHO you don't owe anyone an apology, but a video like this is a really interesting bridge between episodes so keep it up!
Thank god for that. Yoshi is actually a symbol for your mental stability and health. Without Yoshi, you really will be alone (which is not good right now). There are plenty of boats out there and Yoshi (the French sea dog) needs to help you work out the next boat.
You made a good decision. With so many good styles besides those you have your heart set on like pilothouses, Ketch, sloops don't limit yourself. Remember you can always get something to fix up and sell to increase your budget for your dream boat down the road. You have to remember sailboat repair videos do really well on YT.
I think you made the right decision !. Your dog, is a wondeful companion, and I believe, that the animal, is grateful , for providing him a stable situation. He is a loyal friend, and in these current times, loyal friends, and family are priceless. I would recommend, that if you are considering Steel construction, that you take a vocational course(s) in welding, it's a skill, you can take with you anywhere, and it's a needed trade . Be well !
Awww Mark! It just wasn’t meant to be. You’ll definitely find something closer to home. Between the engines and Costa Rica, place being a bit dodgy and the project and life there costing a small fortune, it’s just better passing on this one. Good luck with the next viewing!
Absolutely the right decision. That boat would be a real money pit. Don’t look back. The U.K. is going into recession and boat prices are already falling. My suggestion is to get a modest fixer-upper and fix it up, sail it, sell it at a profit and do the same again until you get your dream boat. I hope you get properly better soon.
Mark, you learned a very valuable lesson, that is you learned to trust your gut. Priceless. The right deal will present itself, when it does you'll know it. Life is a journey through time, not a race to the finish. Cheers mate....
Smart Man ! I really think they take advantage of foreigners thinking that everyone has deep pockets. It’s a nice boat for sure but location is really a deal killer. You would’ve been isolated and without a support network to help you with the boat. I’m certain you’ll find something more suitable.
anyone who has travelled in foreign speaking particularly developing countries knows if you dont know going rates for common things theyll ask what ever they think they can get for something , also the language barriers make it very hard to effectively negotiate or even suspect if your getting rinsed.
The possible problem is that so many people have watched the videos. There are a couple years of Mark and Nadiana saying how expensive everything is, and how they didn't have enough money, and people sent them boatloads of cash in donations, as well as all sorts of gifts, which can be seen as the expensive upgrades and toys kept appearing in the videos. Discretion is the better part of valour and boasting about it constantly will place a target on the back.
Hi Mark, so relieved! You're definitely making the right decision! Thanks for putting out the extra blog to let us all know what you'd decided. They'll be lots of adventures to come and we're looking forward to seeing them. USA is a great place for boats, if you could swing it with Yoshi. Get well soon mate. Les & Jane
The best advice I was ever given - by a music arranger as it happens - was to never fall in love with what you have written. You will not see the faults or bits that don't work, and even if you do, you won't care. Since then I've extended that advice to 'don't fall in love with (insert here)' for the same reasons. It has saved me from some major mistakes.
Sorry you didn't get your dream boat. I think if it were closer to home, or even a big city, it might have been worth it. But where it is, I think you made the right decision.
Go and talk to sailing Melody, Mark they were saying after a Patreon asked they would be very happy for you to take on finishing their steel boat and at a very knocked down price, it seems perfect for you to spend a few months living aboard uk/france catching up with friends and family then sail to the canaries for summer and cross the Atlantic with a few crew on board. Very relieved to see you back in the UK, safe and feet on the ground.The Wharram was a great dream but some dreams become nightmares! Always put your mental health first, My cat dies at the beginning of COVID and life is lot harder without that companionship and regular hits of serotonin and oxytocin. Yoshi has your back and it seems he's a closer studier of those around you than all of your followers. i, he's not the problem you think he is keep him close.
Always a gamble but I think you've made a wise choice. Looking forward to following the journey till you find your next boat then the adventures it takes you on. I think 2023 is going to be a great year for you. Cheers
We were thinking this was going to be a massive project. It was interesting but sometimes following your gut is always good. You are our fave YT channel at the moment mate. See you on Friday.
Right decision, there will always be others, bit like everything when you stand back and look at the whole picture, and of course you have got youth on your side, great vlogs
Hi Mark, I think you’ve made very wise decision! Btw Melody I think is great boat. In the last episode they’ve mentioned if you buy Melody you might get it for a good price. Honestly I would enjoy watching if consider this boat.
You made the right decision! My wife and I where sitting last week going:"No mate don't do it, don't buy it!". It would have sunk ya financially bru. Onwards and upwards mate.
Hard to see now but long term it will be the right decision for you. Definitely a boat you can own in the future. Buying a more local boat will mean you have the support of your family and friends and more financial stability. Good luck 🤞 🙂
I've got a Prout 33CS in North Carolina if your interested. My plan is to do a bit of a refit but having followed your adventures it would be awesome see you on a smaller cat traveling!
For what it's worth, I think you made the right decision. Your dream boat can remain a dream for now. In the meantime, work your way up in terms of location, logistics, and near term goals. And who knows, maybe even your dreams will change. I know mine have over the years. Best of luck in your continuing search.
Thanks for the update. It did seem like an awesome boat, yet it overwhelmed me…a landlubber. I know that when I turn away from something that’s Very attractive to me at the time, I usually end up with a much better in the long run, because I employed my patience. Much love Mark.
you done right mate ! sailing melody could be a good option for you ! not what you were planning maybe but a good solid boat with most of the work done and a bargain price for you ! and a good home for yoshi ! best of luck and best wishes :) jim from Germany
Wise decision Mark! There are hundreds of better alternatives for you. Take your time. The right boat will come up and everything will feel good about it. Can’t wait to see what you go for! 🤔😊
I was already happy to see the title of the video. Good to see that finally you came to your senses. Take your time. Looooots of boats out there and you are a young guy. Don't go too big. If you want a project boat, get a project boat. But not one that it will rip you off both with money and time. One that it will get you out sailing as soon as possible. In a few years you can always upgrade. Good luck
Just by curiosity, why is it your dream boat? It sounds like you can add structures in the middle, but space in the hulls looks quite cramped compared to other boats. The space you described as potentially your bed in the previous video looked like a tomb to me! I think you made the right decision. Good luck in your search.
I don't get it. Why not a decent sized monohull? Who needs a cat with two masts? Nostalgia? IDK it's your dream a Cat with two masts that is uncomfortable and difficult to handle. Good luck on your quest.
Wharram Cats don't sail close to the wind or tack very well and you have to go outside to get between the two hulls. I would like to see a video on why this is his dream boat.
Smart choice. You can find something better, that will not require more work than honestly desired to get sailing. Keep looking and take your time. Rushing to get something may give you more headaches than you need.
We think you have made the right mature decision, hard as it was. Thank you also for not leaving us in suspense. When the last vlog finished I was " really, all that and see you next week " lol.
You're a good lad Mark. We're relieved your head has overruled your heart in this situation. Doubt the problem with the engines would have been the only 'gringo payment' situation you'd have had. Nothing to stop you from getting a Tiki 46 in the future. Start with something smaller, closer to home and with Yoshi for now. Hope Swansea was good to you and you had time for a walk on the Gower!
I just finished rewatching your first search for a sailboat. From the beginning your videos are great. You had such a good process of searching back then and it served you well. I would go back locally and walk the docks & boat yards looking for that diamond in the dust. You are going to find a great boat. Thank you for allowing us to tag along while you take this journey. It is a great adventure. ♡
Smart choice. The logistics were simply not worth the extra time and money all of which could be better spent elsewhere. "Patience is a virtue", "Good things come to those who wait", etc....Not to worry, there are plenty of other boats out there and right after Xmas will be a good time to look. I'm here in Florida, let me know if I can help. Happy New Year Captain!!!
It's always hard to remove the emotion from these decisions. I think you'll not regret it down the line though. Everyone with a lot of experience offered heartfelt advice and it seemed to be a no go. I'm sure something else will work out for you 🤩
Absolutely the right choice, especially if your gut was telling you that something wasn't quite right. You will find the right boat. Having a dog is a huge commitment and should you need to find him a new home, I am sure someone will give him a wonderful life. All very hard decisions to work through, but you are on the right track.
When I saw your post come up saying you were not going to buy the the boat, a little smile came over my face. I think you’ve made the right move it looked a huge project. You’ll get there keep the faith.
I echo what everyone Is thinking Mark ,breathing a sigh of relief you have taken time out, if I have learnt one lesson in life it's that there is always, always a better deal to be had,and stop apologizing for making the right call.
i think you have made the right discission as that boat would be a money pit i would go an have a look at melody and take her on and get more used to open ocean sailing she would be big enough for you and Yoshi. wish you the best of luck!
@@hthring yes so mark would then save a lot more cash to put his tweak's on melody and make it his own and it would be perfect for what his needs are he is still young and has plenty of time to learn more about the open ocean sailing and getting to be a better sailor like we all do
@@hthring Good deal from what i saw is not the case. Over 20K for that boat may be great, but the location and all the supply and work contract or local assistance not to mention the uknown cost of 700 bucks for engines not even on site that were supposed to be part of the sale leaves me with questions about what more has the owner selling the boat has not told mark. The 200 bucks a month for the Dock (Not really a Dock anyway) and living in a shack as well the access is remote makes this all bad and enough to say 20K is just the start and not a good start. He made the right decision and its unfortunate he had to make a costly trip to get answers that are really deal breakers. I feel for the owner of the boat as he obviously is in a bad situation himself looking for a way out. Mark dodged a bullet.
@@TheIndigoEscape Melissa is expecting. Andy, Melissa and Jack came to the conclusion that as wonderful as Melody is, it wouldn't be large enough for a family of four. They obtained a slightly larger boat, which is very suitable for a family of four, and will be putting Melody on the market. They've mentioned a few times that they believe that Mark would be the perfect person to purchase it, and that they would give him a very good deal on it.
we loved the suspense mark, glad you took the easier option, maybe the local wanted money for storage (they were pretty nice looking motors) ? im sure they do see grigos as as potentially an easy money source which is common. i think youll get good video stats for a while just looking at boats, its a popular topic which generates lots of comments/engagement. looking forward to following your adventures - australia
Well done mate. I think you worked through the pro and cons in a positive way and came up with the right answer. There is a boat out there with your name on it and you will know when you find it. Rest easy and enjoy the process and also enjoy Yoshi. 🐟
Let me give you some advice. Buy only a boat dat YOU can handle single handed! That Wharram 46 and boats like it are just to complex to handle. You do not have a fixed shipmate anymore. And you will soon find out that random people you invite to be your shipmate vary wildly in quality, the wost are the ones that oversell themselfs for what ever reason (and they will). That means in practice that there is always a chance of you having to single hand while you train the shipmates you have on board. So make your live easy and buy a boat you can handle alone, that is also more fun when you are not alone
So a good call, for once we are all going to support this choice. Find something that moves you and get some comfort/security to put the work into it, good luck, will continue to enjoy following you Chris from Fance (house in Yours next to Nice)
I've become a bit unsure Mark! What motivates you the most? Restore/build a boat? Or Set sail on an adventure? You could buy an affordable boat that is reasonably ready for sailing, and call this part of the "Wildling" series; "Wildlings on a quest to conquer a Wharrham Tiki 46"!
I think he made it pretty clear his interest is a Tiki 46. I did not realize that either until this last video. That boar floated so he could have moved it to say Puerto Rico to work on it. He did not need those engines. He could have probably purchased it without them. The problem is his thinking that the boat is going to be worth $100,000.00. It might be but after investing well North of that. That is not the boat to sail around the world unless you have a lot of money. Each port is going to be far more expensive on that boat. But you are right you need to decide one or the other. Sail around the world, get a 35' or less and go sailing, or buy that boat and work on fixing it up so you get it out of your system, then sell it and hope you recoup your investment.
I certainly agree with your decision,The locals holding the motors for ransom was a game changer.I like what "Sailing Seabird" did in regards to scouring French boatyard for abandoned boats and getting a fixer upper very cheap.
Totally understand your decision Mark. The last thing you want is to buy a boat and stress about things and suffer with your mental health. The Freedom 35 is a very nice boat. For the size, there is a lot of space below. I’ve never sailed one but I’m sure someone here has as you know they usually have a wishbone rig on or stayed masts or some have junk rig. I so hope you find a boat somewhere closer to home and then Yoshi can be your boat yard doggie. The only way the Tiki 46 would work, IMO, is if you loaded it up with all the gear that comes with it and sailed it out of there or got towed out. Probably not that practical and probably expensive though. Best of luck. Andy UK
Have you seen Johan's latest boat acquisition on the RAN Sailing channel? I think he paid about $7000-9000 US for that in Sweden and it's pretty sweet. Use that example as a gauge. You and your dog could sail around the world in a similar boat, and that one is almost set to go.
Seriously....there are loads of great, well maintained boats in his budget. I look on yachtbroker and boatshed many times a week (planning/dreaming). For a solo sailor I wouldn't want a 46' cat...would be a nightmare. 30-35ish foot monohull would be ideal. Find one that has been well cared for and with a proven track record. Save yourself a lot of headaches and $.
I never felt like you were leading us on. I haven't hunted for a boat, but I have hunted for houses and sometimes, even though I was enthusiastic, it just didn't work out. You should be enthusiastic, especially about a boat that you have been dreaming about. I really respect that you let reality guide you in the end.
I also think you made a good choice the right boat will come along and we are there for you keep plodding on Mark. I am glad you may look at Melody have been following the work they have been doing to that boat could be good
I think the sailing melody boat is a good fit for you n wouldn't take to much money and time to get you in the water you can take the dog with you and be on adventures family soon it would certainly last you long enough and still be able to release your investment when you are ready to upgrade
I think that was a smart move. Even just the logistics involved would be a nightmare, let alone the cost of supplies and labour. Good luck on the search.
I am also obsessed with Wharram’s but given your situation I think you made the right decision. It will all work out in the end. Best of luck as the search continues and looking forward to the Friday video.
