Am I Actually Going To Buy This HUGE Project Catamaran? | Wildling Sailing
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- A project bigger than my capabilities, but do I buy it?
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The motors are at least 10 g's... There's nothing on that boat that you can't fix with very limited tools??
I had a similar message from the No Bullshit Just Sailing channel saying I had won a prize. There was no link just tried to get all my details by chatting on Telegram.
I couldn't agree more unfortunately. This is a 'keep walking' moment 🤔☹
Changing the subject, do you watch Wind Hippie sailing, Mark? Inspirational and a great guide for how little fancy you need for circumnavigation.
ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=wind+hippie+sailing
*Like I said on your last video and in a private Facebook message to you, I’d be happy to go 50/50 with you on the boat. Even more than that ready, willing, and able to do any repairs that you see fit.*
A quick look at the comments is pretty telling: those with boats and who have done projects like this are telling you to run - keyboard sailors and eXpErtS are telling you to go for it. The choice is yours.
To me it's all about your budget. If it's tight it may be better to find something that's closer to home and that requires less work to sail. Seems like the location of the boat will increase the cost of materials needed to become sea worthy. Best of luck with what you decide
I believe if Mark has a stronger support system around him, this would be more acceptable a project. As an education, we never do these things alone.
I love the idea of this boat as an education and experience, if that's a long term plan. But far from home without better sorry, if let someone with more resources do it.
I have a boat in Costa Rica. I used to be in Banana Marina in Golfito. The biggest issue is getting boat materials. The closest place to buy boat materials is Jaco and everything is very expensive. Costa RIca in general is expensive.
Yes!!! I'm glad to see you back and soliciting help. NOTE: Stay away from emotionally needy Asian girls.......
Don’t let the negative comments get you down! You are there and able to see the quality of the build and can more accurately judge for yourself. Yes, it is a big project but so was the last one. You really have what it takes to take on a project like this, so never ever discount that! I hope your offer IS accepted and you can get on with it!
what you call negative are realistic comments mainly from people speaking from experienc... if he wants to sail and be a sailing channel get a boat and sail... if he wants to go slowly insane rebuilding this then so be it... I don't want to watch that because it will be sad. There are projects and there are basket cases. If this was in the UK it might just about be a project... but it's not. If he buys it it will not end happily.
I somehow get the feeling you made your mind up a week ago and have just released this video because its entertaining. You will be going back to the UK to keep on looking.
My personal opinion is based on two issues,
1 location.
Personal security and boat security will be a major concern proportionate to boats increasing value as an investment.
2 location.
Every replacement item installed will be a major accomplishment purely because of distance from distribution depot.
Boat seller had nervous breakdown. Dreams fell to dust through his hands.
For what it's worth, my sincere advice is....walk away, dream another day. Not one grey hair and no despair. ROD UK
Agree, RUN don't walk.
There is no boat in the world that is any kind of reasonable investment. This boat is no exception, even though youare getting the hardware and hul and rig for pennies on the dollar. It is nit about the noney. (You are young enough to recover from a complete financial loss.] So go with your heart. This boat is several times the a ount of work you thuink it is. You have already shown you can put one foot in front of another. Can you handle this through the emotioal times when you are on your knees with your head in your hands saying "whar have l dine?" Do not worry about getting supplies. You are 2 hours by bus from the centre of the universe, Panama City. Duty free and if you cannot get it there it does not exist. Do not believe the naysayers, l have been there and done that.
8n case you are wondering, l say light your jets and go for it. This is YOUR dream. I will bebehind you all the way, and l know lots about boats too. Cheers, Dick
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I don't know what will happen, but I agree totally, I think the amount of naysayers need balancing out a bit, and I wouldn't be scared of getting that into sailing shape, and taking it to a haul out. If he could get an investor, or helpers that would be great, and I am sure a project like this would keep his channel, and may get bigger audience. If I wasn't a carer at present, I would love to help, just to be able to crew on it on a major passage.
Where your at you will either sweat your bum off or pray for the rain to stop. There are two seasons very hot and very hot and very wet. Plus I honestly think this is beyond your skill level but if you buy it good luck.
Wise words🕊✨
Go back to the UK and buy an old Westerly. You will have a support team in place and a GRP monhull will be MUCH less work!
From me and your 67.7k friends we all love and wish you the best . I can see you doing well with this boat won't be easy . Your drive and passion give me hope you will give this boat a soul
The best comment I've seen, it needs to be bumped up the list a bit.
piffle... friends stop friends making mistakes and don't blow smoke up the proverbial.
As being the owner of a Tiki 31 that i renovated from a condition far worse than this one i thought i give some advice. First you should know what your about to buy is a dream boat for down wind ,warm weather condition and a absolut nightmare for tacking in rough sea and cold weather. For not having any keel ts not that it is as bad as you might belive as for drifting and taking hight when tacking, but you get constantly sprayed with cold whater when doing it. So what im doing on mine right now is building a stearing pod,dry cockpit. I will be put to the test the comming summer so i cant tell how much it will improve the conditions yet. but i think its a ABSOLUTE MUST for you as well.
Second get at least one co owner ( preferably with some boat building experiance) both for charing the costs and the work. Doing this on your own and in a location like that will not end god. Just getting my 31 into shape was quite enough and even though im quite skilled as a boat builder on HR yatch the money was a constant problem.
Third .... Never seen that figuration with 2 parallel masts ,check out the pros and cons for that as much as you can bef making a decision ( maby have a talk Hanneke..)
Still Warrams are wonderful but you need a certained mindset to appreciat them ;)
Besides these boats are very sturdy, and easy to fix. Most important: the outboards are almost new, the masts are perfect, and the hulls solid. What else can one expect!
Exactly! People commenting expect a Gin Palace, but People of crossed oceans with much less.
After building 52f ketch from plans, I have learned that whatever your budget is double it. Whatever time you estimate double it. And even more considering where the boat is
I can see how this boat could be refit to look spectacular, BUT, like many others have said, even if it was free, it would probably still work out more expensive than some 'ready to go' yachts on the market right now. Great opportunity but with quite a lot of risk! Maybe finding a lesser project closer to home is a better idea...
Make sure that when you leave the vessel after purchase,that you have some type of surety against loss of the inventory and the vessel being pirated while you are away! Escrow a good portion of the final funds until your return! Just a suggestion for your wel being!
Have you committed and own a Wharram?
Hope you got it, assuming masts are supported properly, it looks a solid structure, good engines and sails, the rest is superficial and could be done over time, just offer free accommodation in that house for people coming out to help and of course they spend time seeing the beautiful country. You'll be flooded with offers.
I'm a wood worker and from what I can see the plywood is called 9 ply. It is a very good plywood just sand it down. If you tend down your first coat, then lightly sand put your next coat and sand in between each coat. And you will be amaze how good it looks. Some of the dark spot mightn't come out and that ok.
Wow I read that a few times ...
Pity you're only a woodworker and not a boatbuilder, you might comment on factors that actually matter!
Hey just also I hear you saying its a learning experience and I 100% am behind that, I have learned a lot of things buy jumping in. But building from scratch vs re-modeling/designing are two very different things. One thing I have learned from rebuilding cars, houses, airplanes, coding, etc is that whatever time you think it will take to do the work, quadruple it and that will be a more accurate number. Pretty much same for cost. I feel like you love sailing more than building, and I hope you know this boat will keep you from sailing (expecially any significant sailing) for quite a while.
I would ask your dad for his thoughts on this boat as he helped you so much with Minke, this may be a dream boat, but this would be a huge undertaking and so costly and the big cost getting it out of this location to find somewhere safe to fix it and such tight quarters to work in accidents waiting to happen, I think something better is out there for you !
Not one to beat around the bush you're stark raving bonkers if you decide to take this project on Mark. Bordering on madness even considering it.
Based on personal experience with projects like this, I have one piece of advice: Run, don't walk. It'll suck you in, and then spit you out again as a broken man. If ever I saw a money pit, then this is it. But still, all the best for the new year, whatever you decide:-)
All boats are money pits. And to just get it sailing, doesn't look that far away. And the last catamaran wasn't in a great shape either.
This is all about how much time you can put into it. And I think he are able to put some time into it.
But we are not there, he is. So he will know what need to be done to this boat to get it sea worthy. And internals are not that bad. The looks doesn't sail a boat, it adds or remove value, not function. The boats he looked at earlier was way longer from being possible to sail them this one.
@@AndersJacksonthe last boat was in a boat yard in Europe, and not in Puerto Rico. That very fact is the main reason I say forget it. Middle America is a different ball game to europe. The difficulties of getting parts and material delivered there is in itself a nightmare. And AFAIK he can't speak Spanish, which he will certainly need for the customs authorities amongst other things. And that in one of the most corrupt counties in the world. Been there, done that 😊
The hulls look to be in good condition, the rig is new and in place, and the engines are new. He needs to reinstate the deck slats & check the steering components and he could be sailing to somewhere he feels more comfortable (If he doesn't get bogged down in all the other stuff).
@@Demolitionman7454 it's Costa Rica isn't it?
@@thatchapter723 My bad :-) but the same things apply: corruption everwhere you look, and " backshish" if you want to get anything done. If you can't speak the lingo, or have someone trustworthy who can, there remains the problem of the location. Middle and south america are bad news for shipping, slow and expensive. Definitely not to be compared to the EU.
I think needs taking out of the water to have a good look at and easier to fix leaking and make the hulls even stronger. Happy new your Mark.
Cut up 2" pipe as pipe rollers and roll heavy stuff into place. Use the mast booms as derricks for your lifting and lowering with chain blocks.
Or set up high triangle with scaffold pipe, or similar. Attached together at top centre. Bottoms attached to deck sides. Ropes to top at each end forward and aft. This is the way they raised and lowered masts for hundreds of years.
Yep, think of how it was done in times gone by, the Egyptians built huge pyramids with no power tools.
Word. I used a pipe triangle and a chain hoist. Showed the old Perkins who was in charge. I hope he gets the boat, because when I got my Morgan people told me the same thing most of the people on here are saying. There's almost more pride in showing people they were wrong.
@@ThatSandersboy I hope he gets it too. I really do. Some people just have no Get up and Go, or a sense of adventure. With a bit of help it is possible to sail her again. 👍
I've moved buildings this way, great reference
Cut pipe into 500ml lengths if poss. Rolling on wide scaffold plank (or similar) is good to even surfaces out. Have rollers spaced apart so to they don't roll together and bind each other. Go slow. Long bars, leverage is primo
14:15. It’s signalcone for engine under sail, it is mandatory by law for use in canal systems in holland. Germany, and France.
The anchorcone looks like a ball.
The RUclips couple who refitted the $1 trawler it took them 8 months and they had less work to do than this boat and they are a lot more experienced than him
Dude, if you are wanting a boat to take around the world this is not the one.
Remember the old saying when fixing up a boat: 3 times the time and 2 times the money estimated... Go to Florida, there are a ton of Hurricane Damaged boats going Cheap or even Free.
A fixer upper docked in the ass end of nowhere with no access to anything? Sounds about right. Happy New Year and bon voyage.
Just do it! We are all behind you no matter what!
Good luck Mark, personally sorry to see you take this risk.
Anything is possible when you're excited about it. Go with your gut, it's the only way through life. Good luck
The location is the main issue, it's way too far away, the more you do and value you put into the boat, the more will likely things are to get stolen. There's a good reason old mate took the engines off the boat.
But them, how much are there to take sail that boat away? And the people around it seems not to bad, or the motor would have been stolen already.
Also, by the current configuration it is a minimum 3 man crew....
From where is the funding to come?
Who is going to do all the work, when things go bad?
How much is food, housing, power, tools, other equipment, materials, etc?
There is a reason that thousands of boats around the world have been "project boats" for decades, without any end in sight.
A bit of a realistic viewpoint at this time will save a lot of future mental anguish.
Marc... watching your previous videos and the walk-through on this new project, my initial thought is perhaps waiting would be best. Finding a more modest, ready-to-sail boat might be a better idea. Find an easier project, fix her - learning even more along the way - sell her, trade up and maybe even do it again. On the other hand, if your dream makes this your choice, I think spending a little extra time early on and getting some real expert help to do a careful assessment, and most importantly, develop a detailed plan as to what needs to be done and in what order. A careful and well-defined plan could save a good deal of heartache later. Either way, good luck, it'll be interesting to follow along!
Hi Mark, I’ve just watched Sailing Melody’s latest episode where they have announced they will be selling Melody. I’d love to see you take her on and finish Andy, Melissa and Jacks hard work!
Hi,
I am 62 now and done a lot of different boatworks over more than 40 years now. Looking back I do not regret any of the projects. One big project was building a steelboat, 52 feet from drawings. It took about 14000 hrs. Just learned a lot of new things. This summer I am sailing round Britain and will stop at Wharram office. I am really interested in the Tiki 38 but have to consider a few things. Time is a very big concern. The biggest infact. Then we’ll see, money, were to build it etc.
My advice is to get the boat. Make a good plan and stick to it. Get as much help as you can. Learn new things. Break down and get up again, stick to the plan.
Eventually you will have a very nice boat/home.
Good luck!!!!
Thanks!
Do it! We bought something similar in California in 2005 (pre RUclips/internet etc.), renovated it and sailed it back to Portsmouth, UK over the next 5 years - lots of problems but still the best time of our life. Live for today, challenge yourself, we had no regrets but still have amazing stories/memories. All the best.
Now that's the kind of comment I like to hear for him to buy the boat because all things break down of course you have to fix it replace it repair it do whatever it takes to stay afloat and Mark can handle the job he did not do a bad job on the catamaran when he had it I know he can make this one look really nice if it breaks in that's okay he can save money again to do what he needs one day at a time one breath at a time I have a lot of confidence in mark.
California is a lot bloody different to Costa Rica where Mark doesn't know the language and the boat appears to be in the middle of nowhere with very little support structure / marina or anything close by. Getting parts and materials there without transport would be a complete nightmare.
Mark, I have absolutely no boat project experience what so ever but the way I see it, you will regret it more if you don’t go for it, than if you do and fail and I don’t think you will fail anyway. Like you say it’s a steep learning curve. Go got it, follow your dreams.
Marc. I’ve been following you over Christmas, and enjoy your adventure.
I was devastated to see you both go your own ways.
I think minky was a lot easier project than this one.
Think very carefully about this one. It may well break you.
Take care.
Scammers are everywhere and your instincts are probably right about the safety factor of your personal life and money...
There is a large expatriate community that is building wooden boats and also Nika from White spot pirates, Sailing Chuffed etc to reach out to if you want to get a support system and team together in Costa Rica.... start a wilding co op and surely you will have your parents on board!!! You're a very, very lucky person to have such a wonderful family!!!
Go for it. Casco seems oké. Engines also. But still a lot off work to do. You have the experiences off your past adventure. Once again go for it.
Irritating to read so many negative messages below... only showing human nature I suppose... comments are mostly about themselves and what they would do rather than simply supporting the decisions you alone will be making!
For me... from the getgo she is exactly what you had in mind as the ideal Wharram project... if not exceeding all expectations with so much ancillary equipment like the watermaker, beautiful engines, masts etc... not to mention the quality looking build/finish and the extra 8 foot of ocean crossing potential you were not expecting to find for this price! I'll be choked for you if you don't manage to get her... she's better than perfect... best wishes from me Mark!
P.S. I'd gamble a 'oner' your Dad & Mum love her!
No, no, no. Been there done that myself. Wasted several years and spent far too much money when I could have been out sailing and yes I was warned by many and didn't listen. One of the biggest regrets of my life!
One of my worst regrets was not put the money in to buy a boat that I looked at. Would have been possible to live in it while restoring it to better glory.
It all dependes on how far away from sailing she is. And looking at the video, she isn't that far away. She will not be pretty, but in way better shape then the ship that are on the shore just 100 meters away. Those are a not walk, run away project.
I am a handyman and this boat doesn't look so bad.
Mark I've watched your channel from the start & mate I saw Minkie at the beginning so I have full confidence in your abilities so I say Go For it! (dream boat n all that)
I would listen to the experts Mark, if you go ahead with this project it WILL cost double what you estimate.
Can you afford it. Good luck.
At least double, and he's wasting other peoples' money on a foolish venture that is so obviously a horrific idea. Just buy a pleasant mono hull back in the UK or Sweden etc, and get on with sailing. Especially just after a break up.
hard to believe you're seriously considering getting into this. you really have guts! choice of boat very questionable but the fans of warrham do not seem to be "reasonable" people. the best argument is that it makes an excellent scenario to feed a YT chanel. renovation and tough jobs episodes are much more interesting than "the love boat" ....
have fun, film it like a champ an we will thrill of it !
OMG can t stop thinking how much you will look like a Kevin Costner in Waterworld on this thing ....
At first, I was one of the "Don't buy that boat" group. But the more you show of it the more I like it. I see a lot of potential in it. Considering all the time and effort you put into Minke, I have faith you could pull this project off. The woodwork would look really nice when it was all refinished properly. If you get it, please don't paint over all the interior wood. Cheers mate and best of luck in whatever you decide.
Me too
It is what makes it a tough decision. With any kind of boat purchase most people always recommend purchasing a near “turn-key” vessel, and modifying it to your needs. It takes a certain kind of person to turn a project boat into a reality. So long as the person knows the risks, and the fact that it will neither be quick nor cost-effective, I’m all for it. Either way, something will be learned, and the experience will never be forgotten.
Thanks
We have 100% complete faith and trust in Mark to do this project and do it brilliantly. It’ll be a rollercoaster of disasters and emotions but with a big wet, happy ending of success at the end guaranteed.
Which is why Mark as one of only people I would trust to take on Melody if he wants her 😂😂😂😂😂
But, whatever the case you are crazy if you don’t think Mark will tackle this, learn a lot, make a tonne of mistakes, get the boat in the water eventually and WE will all have a brilliant time watching him do it.
For most people to take this on would be crazy.
But to think for a moment Mark can’t take this on is just as crazy. You do know it’s Mark we’re talking about here.
agreed he has the patience and grit.
Are you giving a new meaning to the word "crazy"? If Mark takes this Job on his life will just spiral into depression when things become unmanageable, of course that make for good video too.
He's absolutely barking mad if he takes this on especially coming from the UK where there are literally hundreds of boatyards and marinas all around the coast, where if he really put his mind to it, he could very easily find a really good mono hull or even a Wharram and then have all of the support structure in place to get it ready for the water. What is he going to do if there is another lockdown and he can't even get to the Wharram in Costa Rica halfway around the world?
The important parts look great! Hull is good, masts are great, deck is solid. Go for it. You'll have the help when you need it.
Mark, even if you were given the boat for free, it would cost you a small fortune in time and money to restore. Before you do anything more, (like making an offer to purchase), you need to make a realistic budget, including your own upkeep. Shipping the boat as is back to the UK, or working on the boat thousands of miles from home, from help of parents and friends, and from parts/equipment suppliers will pay for any premium you might pay for a boat in the UK that is more complete. Sometimes you have to listen to your head and not your heart. Take care.
Just like Minky,??? Minky was a completed cruising sailboat produced by a manufacturer, previously sailed on the Med, sitting on the hard in a boatyard in France surrounded by chandlers and boat repair facilities, easily accessibl, in comfortable climate, with shops, lodging and safety.
When you think about it, this is the exact opposite of Minky.
Dude do what you want don't listen to RUclips haters just do YOU and don't look back as if you made a mistake or got a deal just trust your OWN instincts buddy...... God speed 🙏 🙌 ✨️ 💯
Don't do it man. Patience is a virtue. Spend some time chilling and hanging out with your family and your dog. Your boat will find you soon ⛵👍
If you end up buying her, there is a boat yard in Golfito where you could work on it. Contact Karl, Chuffed, and JoAnna. They’ve all had their boats there. Also, if you buy her, inventory everything, write it down and take tons of photos in case some of it decides to “walk”.⛵️⛵️ Feliz año nuevo
The only things you regret ate the things you don’t do. You are young, healthy and you have your dream boat right here
tbh...there isnt much room on there....go for the one in penarth you saw.(sparkman 42)
..it would benefit u far much better
Curious I wonder if the wiring was stripped by somebody trying to get copper and recycle it not the owner somebody there you might want to look into that That happens In my neck of the woods A lot houses get stripped for the copper
When stuck over a decision a good tactic is to list all the pros and all the cons in two lists. Categorize these into sections including emotion, money, technical related. Write statements of the best that can happen and the worst that can happen. Be realistic. Ask yourself if you hand live with the worst scenario. Score out of ten the likelihood of each scenario happening. Finally make the decision based on facts, not emotions. And try to avoid making big decisions when not emotionally grounded and stable. If unsure, wait, the universe will send a solution. 😊
I’m depressed looking at all the work needed in that remote area. 😂. If this was back home and you had a lot of help and support maybe. But the location makes all this work magnified by 100%. Ship it back home if you want it that bad. The convenience of working on it back home will pay for itself over and over and over again
Going by the pics and your comments it would appear it is all cosmetic work to get you out of there and hook up with pearly revival in Costa.Engines are the main point to get you out and nearer a dry dock ,it be cheaper to refit down there than anywhere in Europe.
Sometimes dreams are strong, in fact stronger than physique, wallet or sheer determination. This particular dream is a classic example. It can be done but it will take commitment, patience, and planning that will give you nightmares in terms of stress. Give her a good name because you'll be literally married to that boat. Good luck 🤞
Taking apart with the boat what some people have written here would definitely be a good idea. But it could be quite expensive to ship the boat to England. I'm sure some of you know Parlay Revival & Collin and maybe you do too and he completely restored his Catamran at Linton Bay Panama. They have everything you need there and it would be safe. From the location where you are right now it is not even that far away over land. Definitively a thing to consider to keep as an option.
Hope you got it. My advice is to get a bunch of storage bins. Clear everything out of one side that shouldn't be there. Make it clean and make it useable spaces. Then do the same to the other side. Get a very basic solar generator, burner and fridge setup. Get a bed and pooper setup. Get the engines and deck on asap and move it asap. Get all the parts from shed, tie them down on deck and head out. The main thing I think is having access to supplies like paint and fasteners. Plumbing and electrical items. Anywhere near a homedepot or hardware store perhaps.
I agree , to get mobile and motor out . But where ? East Panama Coast via Panama Canal maybe . They seem friendly and cheap over there to other struggling Fitter-Outer Utubers on a budget .
@@gregoryfietz3831 It might be smart to go to Panama City. It seems huge and has lots of hardware stores. But not sure if the internet and shipping is good there. But just getting to know that place as a sailor is probably a good idea. Would be cool if he could make it all the way up to Los Angeles and then Vancouver and maybe Alaska and do a bit of work at each place while he explorers them. I wonder if people sail from Alaska to maybe Japan. Seems like the only option to get home but I have no clue. Maybe stop by Australia, India and then South Africa. Then head home back to Europe. I guess might as well stop in Mexico and a few other countries along the way. Maybe South Korea and China. Maybe like 12 countries and stay about month in each.
Go for it. Costa Rica is a wonderful country. I for one will be along for the ride.
MarkI’ve been following you for two years and I’ve never seen you so confused! Go for it, you know if it all goes pear shaped you have a brilliant family to fall back on and a lot of experience gained. As I said in a previous video when you had Minkie it’s not a race! Good luck I’ll have to hold back until next Friday now. Good luck and a Happy new year from Bonny Scotland.
Mark, get in touch with Colin from Sailing Parlay Revival who is in the marina there in Golfito. I think their boat will be there for a few months. He will be a good way to meet new people in the area, will know who to talk to for assistance and possibly help you with how to get stuff shipped there. He will be a wealth of knowledge for you as he spent time repairing his hurricane damaged catamaran in Panama. Even if you don't reach out you should at least take a look at his channel @ParlayRevival as he is very experienced with this type of work.
Excellent advice
I really hope you get the boat. I think the naysayers are not used to seeing wooden boats but she looks absolutely solid. I don’t think it would take much to sail her away. Put the decks on and motors and sort out your galley and cabin. There are young sailors circumnavigating now on Wharram’s less well equipped than that on, with a camp stove 😆 I know if you get that boat you won’t regret it. As long as you get it on the move pretty quick.
To be honest, I want to see sailing and adventures. I'm not really a fan of excessive boat renovation as I do this myself! Nevertheless, I'll keep watching as you're a good guy and a real trier. God loves a trier!
Mark, I love your videos. The popularity of your channel is growing because of you and your can-do attitude.
Though I think this is a massive challenge for you it would make a great RUclips series and if you can get the help of new friends along the way and some decent sponsors again for things like epoxy, battery power etc it would be a fantastic watch.
Good luck to you mate.
Mark, I’ve watched your journey since the start of Minkie and although this boat is a MASSIVE project, I will certainly look forward every week to watching your progress. If it’s your dream & you have enough support to make it work….. go for it! Best of luck mate.
Glad your still making videos I really enjoy watching!!!!! It’s a unique looking boat but what a pile of work not to mention the fuel those outboards are going to burn
If you build it , how are you going to sail it. For instance, can you hoist the sails on your own? What would you do in a gale? How would you sail it up a creek, or into a harbour, on your own?Why not find a boat with less work so you can go sailing. A 38ft monohull would be perfectly Ok to go world sailing.That boat has already broken one bloke living nearby.
I imagine that all of the negative comments on your last post are from people who genuinely care about you but who have either never owned a boat or if they have, would have considered a project like this, beyond them. We did it, loved it, with all its crises, and have NO regrets. Wasn't always easy, but man, what a ride! Loved Golfito, great place to fit out a boat - we did it, had a ball, and would say DO IT x
Three things:
- you don't have the money to fix it up
- you are not able to sail those 2 sails by yourself
- there is no cockpit so... what about Joshi??
The guy who sells it got a breakdown from it... Why was that... The heat, the country, the money???
Please don't do this. There will come other opportunities. Trust me.
When in so much doubt, don't do it
Love from the Netherlands, Daniëlle 😘🙋
Man!! What a trip! The boat looks basically sound to me. The engines are a huge plus. I have experience with Yamaha 4 stroke engines. They're wonderful. The location is a considerable drawback. Just the budget........ But, a project like this would be HUGE RUclips. My inclination would be to go for it, as you obviously love these boats. Talk it over with your Dad maybe. I'm just about to start on my fourth boat. I'm a pensioner so the budget is a factor for me too, but I just can't help myself. Lotsa luck.
Hey mark first and foremost, happy Xmas, and have a great new year, to you and your family , and yoshi .
When you both got minke , I was all for the two of you doing the project, but I’m sorry this seems too daunting, and I wouldn’t want you to loose everything, also it’s across the pond , not Europe, and I think you need to be closer too your family in case you need help, sorry mark but I was having a panic attack 😂😂😂😂
That's a massive job for one man if you're a pro but your not your a lovely dreamer .. please think about it like this.
Sailing or boat building.
Looks like a wonderfully built boat, it has really good bones, it is very well built! YES BUY IT !!!
Get that deck reassembled and I think it will be much easier to sort and fix. That's really good sign that the outbards are in good condition too, good bonus👍
You have a head start...your subscribers and advertisers are paying you to do this project 💰💰💰 I hope you've made the correct decision as it's not the dream life or type of boat I will follow, I'm sure too many will drop off from your Chanel if you buy this boat. We like to image ourselves on the boat journey enjoying the life.....I offer you advice now, Please don't buy it, dont buy this hard living journey, sell it now Mark if you have bought. We all want comfort at the end of the day. 🙏
Loads of boats for sale in the world 🌊⛵😎
Love you mark and feel for you....THINK HARD 🧐
That’s a nice boat. New masts , new sails . Almost new beams . And a water maker and premium Yamaha 25s .paint and varnish it’s a no brainer. You better buy it before people get any ideas. Good luck. Happy New Years.
OH NO YOU DON'T! Lines are for pulling up sails and other such things, there not used to HOLD YOUR BOAT TOGETHER!! Your a good Lad and I'll hang in but Please don't do this. I agree with David. And where's your dad? Come on POP! Save him!
I got the link thanks for warning. It’s a big project but you are up to it. First clear everything out and take everything off so you can see the problem. You need to tow it to a yard.
dont do it dont do it find one ready to sail..
What ever you decide, it will be the right decission. happy new Year. Good Luck.
I used to work in a boat yard and if I had a dollar for every boat i saw bought as a project that turned into a disaster I would be rich.
⬆️ so far it seems 57 other people have work @ shipyards think the same. BTW, I'm not rich either!
GO BIG OR GO HOME!!! I say YES!!! He's got my support if he buys this.
I am sure there are a ton of broken dreams, but often we don't hear about the success stories, right? I think it's a matter of staying honest with your skills and expectations and so far, he has done a better job at that than most people who thing they can "just fix this up". He knows he will need a lot of help and new skills. But here's the pro: He is a likable person with a growing community. I would not at all be surprised if people would enlist to fly down and help him, donate their time and skill for the adventure. And if he can get a few sponsorships this might very well still work out.
Ahh but his boat floats
@@ufodude1000 So did some of the others
So cool, junk rigged biplane catamaran! Exactly what I was planning on building.
I think people are being a little hard on the boat. It looks like it has good bones. Might be a little slow into the wind with the junk rig. Electrical is easy.
Just discovered your channel through the interview with Hanneke. If you fix up and sail this boat I'll watch every video with keen interest.
Mark, you’re not a carpenter/shipwright. It’s a big job, which you’re not qualified (apart from endeavour and enthusiasm) to do. You’ll rely on other people who will walk away when they can’t be sailing around the Caribbean having fun, and you can’t afford to pay the people who can build it.
In answer to your question- WALK AWAY!
I'm the same way with my boat. Gotta have one. I'm taking my Ericson 25 out today sailing in 15 knot winds! If I bought this my first goal would be to sail it south to Mexico to a cheap boatyard.
Hi Mark. You are'nt so tough, but. This was a tall order for you. If you stay with this project you cannot let time and money waste away. It means you will start clearing stuff from day 1, hiring a container to stow away things first. Clear the hulls, live nearby and be there a long time. Don't go back to England but stay the course. And not invest in value items that is easy to steal. Get the minimum for sailing away, like a motor, maybe fix the platting, and then get to a secure boatyard for any refinements. From the mess I see it got chaotic. Be stingy with your money. Reintruduce one by one items from the container to evaluate finishing back each part project from the previous owner. But don't sauce it all together. Can you get a build crew? Or, my advice, if you can't get organized, go home, leave it!
If you could get a bare open boat hull, you could rigg one of those outboards up on it and use it as a work boat to ferry materials and supplies
This project is exactly the kind of content I like to watch.
Yes I like this kind of content too but it's these people's negative comments it's not their money he's spending on the boat it's his and he deserves to be happy Mark picked up the catamaran he can fix this one up too.
Me too! Also I think Mark will get help from a lot of people, both with money and parts but mostly from knowledgebel people taking a vacation for going there to give a hand! It will be an awsome 3 - 5 year projekt! Go for it!
Mark, I am a school teacher and a landlubber but I have followed your adventures on Minki with the Chinese cowgirl. I saw how much effort you put on that boat and I have a lot of respect for you so dare say you are putting yourself for still more work, in a very remote location and by yourself.
Do you know the people from Sailing Good, Bad and Ugly. They are a little ways just north of you in Puerto Rico. They might be a reliable source of info.
The way you wrapped up the video, it sounds like, impossibly, someone outbid you on the boat. Major bullet dodge there. I get that it was a dream model for you but this example in that location would have been a complete nightmare. You'll find something better closer to home that your pops can help you with when needed. Happy New Year!
There are two types of sailors "owners" and "crew" and the crew get the experience of enjoying sailing, crossing oceans and seeing the world, with the added bonus of getting paid for it. Owners on the other hand have to suffer the anxiety of finding the £££ to do exactly the same thing...I have crewed on and off for over 50 years and i know which side has more fun ,gets to make more friends and generally has more freedom.. So ask yourself Mark, do you want to sail or do you want to play with fiberglass and filler for the next two years ?
Mark that boat is totally awesome as it can be taken apart put in a shipping container and sent home ! Happy New Year !
Now that's a fabulous idea I wasn't thinking about that you can disassemble it and hold it on a container ship in a cargo trailer
Its 46 ft
@@dougbrodie2482 He'd have to remove the rudders to fit in a container.
They are known as the Land Rover of the seas! Almost any part can be remade and refitted, and the most expensive parts have already been done, however I still haven't spotted a winch yet, and i guess that a junk rig is heavy.
It’s too long. Even if it wasn’t too long you’d need at least four containers for all of the parts!
@14:15 That is a cone shape to hoist when being under sail and engine power.
The anchor sign is a ball shape.
I watched the first video on this, then dreamt about it, then watched it again the next day. Then spent the day trying to figure out how to drop everything i need to do to offer a few weeks help. I'd love to travel there and do something like this. That said I have previously missed out on a boat in Wales that bugged me no end and ended up way way better off with the next one. You seem well capable of doing your homework and being aware of the scale of it. Even if it's a big undertaking
I agree and yes I know he can handle it
@@calvingarrett3245 Great idea , Mark ought to invite experienced people from his audience . But how to sort out knowledgeble people ????????