13] How Much Does it Cost to Refit a Sailboat? | Abandon Comfort - Sailboat Restoration
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Loans can be hard to pay off. Proud of you guys. It's a bigger achievement than you may think
Where r u?! Keep us posted. Worried subscribers here! 😳😬
check facebook. i think they're ok ;)
Jackie Nation i think the port where they live is in southern florida...(im not sure thats just how i remember it)
Hi - just saw your video - we also have a HR 352 - wonderful boat - we love it. I hope you are in a safe area right now! Good luck for your sailing adventures - maybe we will meet in the Caribbean :-)
The Sailing Family hey! We've been meaning to reach out to you guys. Lovely boat you have there 🙂 Would love to meet up down south!
Holy fuck please let this happen lol
Great video guys. Brave of you to show your finances. Next I would expect all the haters to pick it apart. Ignore them. You guys do you. Cause you guys rock. Good job. I hope you survive the storms.
Grandpa's Farm Goes Sailing Thanks, Grandpa. Our boat is on the hard in Port Charlotte in a great place to weather the storm. We're as prepared as possible. Hoping for the best but expecting the worst.
are you guz still in Southern Florida????? Be safe and Prayers are out there for ya!!
Wayne Campsmith didn't you see the last video? They haven't left the dock in a year, they may never leave
z non We've had doubters our whole lives - don't be on the wrong side of history, friend 🙂
We'll see :-) I think a little push from nay sayers can be a good thing
z non couldn't agree more!!
Love the transparency
Hi Ryan and Kelsey, good luck with the rest of your refit - we are rooting for you and we can't wait to see you guys start sailing and living the dream. You are doing a fantastic job, keep up the great work! Fair winds, Chris & Rossella 👍
I wish I had the opportunity to do this when I was younger but it is great to watch you two just going for it! There are so many sailing videos on RUclips and I have watched many of them but your style and openness set you apart. Please tell us you're not going to be land lovers again and buy a house!!!!!! J/K.....Good luck and stay safe!
Tony strickland it's never too late.
Im 53 now and I just bought my first sailing boot. Doing some refit & upgrade over winter here in Hamburg/Germany and next april Im off to fulfil my childhood dream sailing to New Zealand
Nice!
Y'all be careful! I hope you're getting yourself and the boat out of Florida!
So she pays off her debt and you pay for the boat. No matter how you slice that one she's coming out ahead in that one.
Hope yall have been watching the weather and delayed your trip.
Exactly my thoughts. If ever, unfortunately you go North and South, she gets half the boat and you don't get half of her studies.
Your vids discussing finances are just plain awesome. Thanks for the transparency...you're making our boat buying process so much easier.
Hey guys, love the channel. I'd recommend getting rid of the porta-boat. Not a cruisers dingy. I've had to replace all the seats with wood, and it leaks pretty bad. It only lasted about 6 months... Get a hard dingy (preferably with a sailing rig). This is the #1 thing I wish I had after 1 year of cruising. Impossible to buy outside of the US. Lmk if I can help. ;)
you guys are newbish and honest and transparent about the costs. That is the central pillar of your channel, so well done. You have magnetic personalities and charisma and that fills it out. I'm invested in your story and feel i can learn here! Well done carry on.
Hurricane Irma is about to hit FL, hope the boat survives
Damn these finincial videos are really helpfull. Now I finally know what I can expect to spent when I'm buying a boat. Thanks guys!
Some insight into your Irma prep would be of interest.
I have £5k and found a £150 boat.
So it'll hopefully cost £5k
stay safe, love your videos
Just read thru some of the comments. Seem you guys are already getting the haters and trolls. You know your not a success until they show up so consider it a badge of honor. Like you and any sane person I agree that this planet is changing ergo the term Climate change. Storms are getting worse, Droughts are more frequent. Living here in Alaska I can see from my own eyes all the glaciers melting away. So ignore those that choose to support apathy. Be honest and true to yourself.
Carl Brooke - Sailor, Diver, RUclipsr, Fisherman. The planet has always changed. 4.5 billion years ago there wasnt any oxygen. Anyway, we enjoy the videos. Admire you guys for trying something as challenging as sailing. I hope you take a man over board course!
@@LajimmyLajimmy Ad hominem attacks are not a rebuttal argument
Great stuff guys! I was young before the internet. Having done this back then, knowing absolutely nothing about boats and sailing, would have been a daunting task! It's amazing what the internet enables people to do, in terms of seeking help and advice on how to do stuff. And in your case a bit of finance as well.
Hey guys. Wasn't quite sure what to make of you two right off the bat but I think you could end up being one of the best sailing channels out there. You've not been around long and you're making great quality stuff. What's more you're including a lot of good info. Most channels you're just along for the ride but you guys are truly educating. You're also obviously taking this really seriously and being organized about it so I know it's only going to improve and you're already doing really well. Keep up the great work. Really good job.
Really appreciate the kind words and support, Steve. Cheers for following along and supporting our adventure.
Stay away from the Caribbean right now. Hopefully your boat is somewhere safe.
or stay north of Annapolis, MD! ... or south of Grenada! This hurricane season is monster cray-cray.
Their plan to leave in late summer is a bit concerning. $60k seems a little light for prepping a boat for blue water sailing. I didn't hear anything about improving the rigging, a sea anchor, emergency equipment, etc. They'll need their boat to be a tank, at least two experienced sailors and need to pick departure windows carefully. I'm all for people living their dream and and nothing beats just jumping in; but once these two leave site of land, they will see 40 mph winds and 8 foot seas at times.
This is a Hallberg-Rassy, it's pretty much good to go out of the box for bluewater sailing. It's not even a very old one either, still pretty fresh. Offshore is what these boats are originally built for, they aren't Bendy-toys or Hunters that need a lot of improvements to make them safe in blue water. The previous owner was already sailing this boat offshore and it was pretty set-up already. These guys are simply modernizing and upgrading a few things.
You nailed it! I'm sure your Rasmus has shown you what she's made for :)
So far all we've been able to test our boat on has been 12-footers here in Chicago and just under 40kts wind a few times. Those are pretty close-period waves here in the great lakes though, rolling in right after each other with each one almost on top of the one in front of it. But BD just laughed at it all. We never even got wet behind the hard dodger.
We always make a point go out and sail on days when there are small craft advisories issued by NOAA. Sometimes we are the only boat out there in the Chicago area or at least the only one that goes outside the protective seawall.
The chainplates and standing rigging were all replaced by the previous owner right before he single-handed it across the Atlantic and then back with his wife over 2012-13 so it's super solid and still pretty fresh. So the boat has been "field tested" as he went through a hurricane on the way over and seen a few thousand miles with the new rigging and a couple ocean crossings. He up-sized everything too, while he was at it. These Hallberg-Rassy boats are no Bendy-toys :D
Hope you guys find a safe place during the storm. Love the work you've done getting this story shared. Hope you find a safe, shielded, solitary Berth.
Porta boat + torqueedo review please
Stay safe guys. Love the videos!
I've only watched 1 or 2 of your videos and many parts I fast foward through them if I think they are moving too slow or wasting my time and have a brief comment. Get to the point quickly and move on. Don't waste viewers time with fill/clutter. Edit them down to be as short as possible. Consider your viewers time as valuable, because it is. Many viewers will move on to another channel that is better.
The fact you shared your finances is amazing! also, shows how little I know lol. Gives me a scope of your project and if I ever do the same and buy a boat!
So happy to hear it helps :)
Once again setting yourself apart from the pack. Thanks for the transparency, hope the weather found you prepared! I'm excited to see you enjoying the return on your investment.
We we're prepared and the boat survived without a hitch! Appreciate you following along and supporting our journey :)
Do you have or will you have AC on your boat for those hot nights when it to hot to sleep??? Praying that God will bless you kids beyond your hopes and dreams... Just because... :0) be blessed...BBE..
How did you get a dodger and Bimini for ~$2,800? Fully enclosed as well.
S/V Della Jean honestly just shopping around. We always try to get products sponsored (incase you couldn't tell) and if sponsorship isn't an option we go for used items or just have companies compete with each other for our business. In the dodger/Bimini case we had the majority of quotes come in around 5-7k.
You guys are super at shopping and finding great deals. I hear you on WestMarine prices. I love the place, but mostly because I have access to a great pro account.
A Pro Account it the only way to go with West Marine.
I bought a "turn key" boat this spring. People have been asking me how I like her. I love her, but complain that every time I touch the boat it costs me a hundred dollars. "So?" they say, "It's a new-to-you boat, it's to be expected." "Yeah, but I touched the boat 50 times in the first month alone," I reply.
Stay safe with Irma.
At 2:39 and the bimini looks great. I'm enjoying watching the learning curve.
Hope y'all survived Irma! I know you said videos are 6 weeks behind so I guess you are out there somewhere. Be safe
It perfectly makes sense what you are doing and spending. It is also misleading. You can do it for so much less if you have less to spend. A water tight boat is required, the rest is a question of how much comfort you are willing to abandon.
The inreach or Iridium will be easier to use than HF radio/Pactor, but expensive in the operating costs. Make sure to get an external antenna that has clear line of sight to the sky (satellites) Without it you will have slow or no service.
What are you doing about 'standing rigging' ? I saw a recent video and 'HWWT' was told by their rigger that the latest USCG regs recommended just 1-cycle (6yrs continuous use in salt water) or 2-cycles (12yrs continuous use in freshwater) prior to replacement of chainplates and standing rigging. 'Prism' even went to C954 Aluminum Bronze exterior-mounted chainplates (200% stronger than 316SS) for extra 'cruising' safety...
That is so expensive. I spent 20k on a fully functional Catalina 30 and it included 3 months slip rent.
I really enjoy the details you include and understand that you are also leveraging your channel to get the things you need. This whole RUclips thing has opened up new ways of earning money and obviously it lends to the boating lifestyle! Good for you. I think your on the right track.
By the way. I had a portabote and loved it. Also would love to go with a torqueedo on it so very interested in how well they match up!
SO, What happened after you two climbed Mt Fuji
7/8 months ago, You didn’t fall down in it, “Did You” ..??
No, I wouldn’t think so, you Both are away to Smart for THAT 😱😳🤓😎
Hi for your water maker and electrical there is a couple been cruising for decades SAILING EMERALD STEAL he has a great water maker diy video $900+- it makes a 1,000 day of water they also have a good video on solar wind battery charging system the dialed it in just right their batteries last 7+years and they don't use a charge controller. Really handy to watch . I enjoy your videos. I am learning from your successes and mistakes.
Hey, AC crew. Another over-the-top vlog !! As others have offered, hurricane Irma is on its way to Florida. Be prepared. Be safe. 😊👍👌👏⛵️⚓️⛵️⚓️🍷🍻
Hey Guys. Our composting head is for sale. Just needs a new fan and gasket but otherwise perfect. Its a natures head. New price $960. How about $500? We are in Fort Myers up the river down town. Two liquid tanks included.
PS - comparison analysis for what you would be spending to have a small mortgage, or pay rent in the port charlotte area!!
To increase your battery capacity, use 6 volt golf cart batteries run in series, I used 8 6 volt batteries in series, 1 4D, 1 8D, and a separate 12V starting battery for my GenSet and a separate 12V battery for the main engine. I had 2 solar panels and a wind generator, all in, I had over 1000 amp hour battery bank, and it cost about $600. Just want to share with you guys! keep it up
Hi guys, I`m abou to buy an abandoned steel sailboat in Caribbean, she has been on the water for at least 3/4 years. I dont know what to expect. I would like to know what was your final numbers for the refitting. As I know this boat it doesnt have so many things to do, but at least I will have to do electricity, check toilets, engines, bateries, solar panels, rigging and sails. If you have any video talking about your final numbers I will be happy to watch it. Nice to see all the numbers! Cheers! Max.
I spent 25 years of my adult life living in California and I'm happy to say that's where I meet and married my wife. I know what most of you are thinking "California Sucks" but if it comes to a divorce everything is split 50/50. No one walks away with everything. My wife and I also have one bank account and all our money belongs to both of us. We do nothing without talking to the other when it comes to expenses. It's the best and only way I would ever get married to anyone which by the way I did when I was over my single life at age 38. Watching these two younger people getting started on their journey is awesome. Makes me wish I was young again. Thanks for Sharing your journey!
Hey guys, I really like what you guys are doing. I know you know it, but I need to say, please sail as much as possible before you untie for good. Even experianced sailors run into serious trouble. Pactice, pactice, practice!!! Fair winds
I don't understand your need for "transparency ". Why should any one need to see how much money you spend on anything? I subscribed to the channel because I saw 2 young adults wanting to pursue a dream and were willing to sacrifice for it. It's not that mysterious or even really abandoning comfort. It's pursuing a dream! It actually looks like a lot of fun. I plan to leave myself in a few years with my island packet 38 "Sweetpea". Just do it!!
Found this channel and have enjoyed the content. I admire both of yall for courage you’re both taking on. “Combat climate change” has turned me off. Good luck in the future.
Great resource!
ruclips.net/video/dSVkSCN_hLQ/видео.html
Fantastic transparency, thanks. So, a ball-park figure for fixing up a boat is: buy the boat and double that.
Does that do it?
Thanks!
Although, it's nice that you want to share the costs of living aboard, there's one problem, I think. Have you accounted for the full price cost of items donated or discounted by sponsors? Presumably, most cruisers won't have sponsorships, and need a realistic full cost version of the ledger.
If you're planning offshore passage, then I don't think a water maker is nice to have , it's " must " unless you're willing to sacrifice the boat moral in weeks and maybe a month of voyage!!
Wow! Good for you guys! I hope and pray that all that wished and hoped for come to fruition! Yes I absolutely agree with both of your logic in loans and ownership as its the only way to find common ground in a relationship.As for the dreaded student loan... aaarrrggghhhh the system tries its damn hardest to keep society as debt slaves hence I guess why you guys set out to sail into freedom..God bless and fair winds :))
I hope you have Batten down and Abandon south Florida from pending Hurricane Irma! God bless and best wishes and prayers to all in the path of the Hurricanes.
My GF and i are currently in the pre stages of buying out own boat, (trawler) and are looking at everything we can find. we live around Vancouver B.C so we see tons. seeing this was a nice way to drag ourselves back to reality. thanks for the awesome tips.
Where'd you get your dodger & Bimini done at? If my boat is still afloat after Irma, that's my next project.
How do you plan to charge the Torqeedo? Have you ever docked a dinghy in the Caribbean and played bumper boats? How will the foldaboat hold up?
you do not understand anything, you want to do your hobby and have fun and ask for other people to fund you to spend it well
Ain't it exciting? We never had a dime to put into our boat. Lived aboard, sailed all over. But it is all the same. It is so exciting. You guys are cool. I like your financial transparency. You are pioneers, somewhat, of this. Good luck.
Beats the hell out of a normal life! Do you all still liveaboard? More details please :) Thanks for watching!
I am more impressed with you both with each episode I watch. Good work, and great good luck!
Appreciate the kind words and support, Ken!!
Y'all do great info videos for the real cost. But how do you go bout approaching and securing sponsors?
⚠ *According to our European weather model Port Charlotte harbour is right in the path of the hurricane and still predicted to be a category 5 at that stage.* ⚠
Is there a shelter around there guys ?!
We just came across your video and thought how funny that your story is ours, taking Way too long at the marina during refit, the Porta boat, the Torqeedo , the whole idea of stepping into someone else's lifestyle and making it your own. Hope to cross paths "down south" after this Hurricane season. Keep up the good work and fair winds
Awesome!! Smart move on the Porta-bote Torqeedo combo :) It has turned heads everytime we've used it. Probably because it looks so out of the ordinary, haha. Fair winds to you as well!
Great to see a couple have an adventure while you both are still young. I found teaching jobs in far off countries that paid for my adventures. Hiked in mountains to Buddhist temples in Asia with girlfriends from that area. Drank coffee right off the burro in Guatemala watching the volcano smolder in the clouds. Many other things a person can't do from an office cubicle. I look forward to watching your videos. Money comes and goes, but youth is very temporary. No matter how difficult things become; when you look back in 20 years, you will be glad you chose to have an adventure. Best of luck my RUclips friends.
Love hearing about your adventures. Hoping we can be in your shoes in 20 years and have the same introspections :)
You guys are great. Hope to sail with you some day. And I bet you never have to spend a Saturday at Bed Bath&Beyond.
I hope you two make it through the storm safely and of course no damage to Abandon Comfort! On your repair estimate, I would double or even triple your estimate line for Paint & Epoxy. I had the same ball park figure for a 22 ft Catalina that I restored and ended buying a total 4 gallons of epoxy resin, but thats also because I did a full bottom peel and blister repair. Paint was $500 alone. Don't cheap out, buy quality brand resin and paint products, but do shop around!
We put about $2k in materials to re-paint our bottom from basically the gelcoat back up. That's for a 35-foot full-keel boat. We had to fill about a million tiny open blisters. We opted not to go with a full peel, and instead drilled out each cavity until we got back to good glass and filled with epoxy. Then went with 6 coats of Interlux 2000 and 2 to 2-1/2 coats of Pettit Ultima SR-60. While I was at it I painted a 5" boot stripe above the waterline to help with keeping it foul-free. Paint is expensive and this was all with a very high-level WestMarine Pro discount. I did all the work myself except for the stripping, which I paid the yard to do. I didn't have the time or the equipment to do that right and the yard did not allow outside contractors so it wasn't cheap either.
Sail west into the gulf. Get away from Florida. Good luck!!
Thank you for opening your books and sharing your refit expenses. The fact that you prioritize needs and wants, shop around, provide your own labor, and all the while Learn is admirable. You provide a trail for others to follow. Good job.
John Sears Thank you so much for the kind words and support! This is exactly why we're sharing all this info 🙂
Good job! I must say that Kelsey is stunningly beautiful!
you should com to the Cayman islands when you go sailing you will live it one of a kind diving and fishing 7 mile Lon white beaches.
Like your videos ! You look like Harry Potter grown up and your girlfriend is hot !
Did you replace or upgrade the electronics also in this list oder is it not in there yet?
Hold UP! Getting rid of through hulls by changing to a composting head!? Episode on just the composting head please!! Also would love to see the refit costs, purchase price, and tax amortized out over a projected cruising time (3years?) and the variable cost over that. PS your level of honesty is a gem! Making fans for sure!!
Can I have the doc plz? Myself and my dad have a HR352 and I'd love to see it
I have been enjoying your videos until.... the horrid beard !!!!!
I really enjoy watching this.
i really hope y'all are safe during these 2 hurricanes that are coming ill be prayin for ya and everyone in harms way stay safe my friends
Why do you need a parachute? Going parasailing tomorrow?
Do you wish you had spent 40 or 50k on a boat from the beginning?
thank you for the financial info on this and the other video. Ever since I was little I never got why people are so up tight about sharing this info. The most important part of doing anything in life and everyone keeps it a secret.
Matt Pelz Exactly! If our goal is to truly inspire and give viewers an actionable plan for how to convert dreams into reality, money needs to be discussed openly and freely. We don't get why others don't do the same if their end goal is to truly inspire others.
you could save a boat load of money by not doing your hair like a hipster.
seriously you spent so much on things you could have done yourselves ?
please change the ending music!!!!
You doing great guys. Really. And this transparency is really helpful for many people I guess. I think no one did it so clear...
but if I were you... I can only suggest all right?
Consider buying new sails instead of sewing machine. Good new sails will stay with you for years. Your sails ain't new and they have not perfect shape already. Having good sails is essential on long cruising. Just imagine driving across the country with engine working uneven and braking...
And synthetic teak ... IMHO isn’t so great as you think it is. It needs some maintenance too, and using it, walking on it and taking a nap (my favourite part of the day) isn’t so nice on this synthetic deck. It isn’t easy to judge just on your videos, but generally your deck looks good and if it isn’t rotten or so, you better save wooden deck instead of pumping money in syntetic. Send me some pictures of this deck. Rubber seals can be fix easy by yourself. Using some home chemistry, you can clean teak so it looks much younger then it is. If it is not rotten … I know all people like they own things, but wood on the boat - is part of must be
Of course it is just my opinion. :)
All the best guys!
And keep your heads down on Saturday and Sunday…
sewing machines rock and can "make" sales last a while longer ... always a trade off. I do not think they are in it for speed, necessarily. A clean hull will give a good boat some speed.
If your sailing down South you will need the full enclosure or get fried!
I am hoping to find and buy a boat to liveaboard and cruise in...am overwhelmed by the decision of what make of boat... I think something in the 34-40ft range, that can be singlehanded much of the time... other than that..have no clue which boat to buy or definitely NOT buy... any help appreciated... my budget is $30- $60K...
Hey Mark is it just you on board? If so, we'd say definitely go smaller. Our only regret with our boat is not going smaller. Less money, less maintenance, less boat to handle = more fun & freedom. Assuming you'd want something capable of crossing oceans, we'd recommend the Valiant 32, Baba 30 & Dana 24. Happy to help in any other ways with getting you out there! Cheers, Ryan.
Hi Ryan, thank you for your speedy reply. Yes...I think I will mostly be by myself, and I would like to be able to cross oceans, once I am up to speed on sailing. Ideally there will eventually be two of us, but I have to be prepared initially for doing everything solo...and on a small budget..( I am on social security...but can imagine augmenting that with part time jobs here and there)... I wanted to say I appreciate what you guys are doing, and I am really sorry for some of the unpleasant comments some people have left... delete them..forget them... love you guys... and appreciate your sharing your process...it gives me hope...
This is so great, cheers for showing us what the costs are. I am really keen to buy a boat and do what you are doing but the cost scared me. I would love to know what the cost is when you are out on the water, fuel, food etc and how long before you need to repair stuff, sails etc. Keep up[ the great vlog.
Well, you two beat me by going with an electric powered dingy....good thinking! The only second choice for me was a diesel burning outboard engine. You make thoughtful choices so you should be very happy with your completed sailing vessel.
Ed Rosenberger can't go wrong with Torqeedo! We absolutely love ours thus far 🙂
Abandon Comfort I look forward to how this works for you! And what about the old batteries in the electric world what happens to them? Can't wait for your pup to make it to the videos! ☺
Great video. Thanks for NOT using a picture of your ass to get clicks. Also, behind every great man is a band of haters. Ignore them. I expect to hear a few sponsor messages but politics are for liars and fools.
Thanks for the support! You won't ever see pics of either of our asses to get clicks. We could honestly care less about views, we want to educate viewers who have a similar dream in mind and show its possible on a shoestring budget. Cheers Joe!
Hope this vid is seriously delayed & you're not in the Caribbean during Irma. Thought a recent vid said it was June or July but may have misheard ... Stay safe. X
I think they are in central Florida - East Coat - maybe I'm off. Tampa may be "safe" depending on the storm track. I would guess they are prepping for the storm, which may go straight up the FL peninsula.
Irma is a monster storm and likely bigger than the whole state.
Take care - stay safe!
Many many props to you guys for giving out all that information on your re-fit! I've been religiously following about 20 different sailing VLOG's (yeah I'm a lonely guy!!) and although I enjoy all of them, it's nice to be able to compare what you did and the costs to what I am trying to accomplish. So many thanks for that! By the way, you channel is by far one of my most favorite. Thanks and keep up the great work!
As a kid (19) so Young adult lmao) seeing this from AZ, I applaud you guys and think the financial transparency is awesome! this helps me put things into perspective for my ambitions to do the same thing and somewhat of a comparison to my sisters mobile home project lol. DONT let This old heads and Salty sailors get to ya and ill always be on deck with your project. Keep me posted and give me time, ill soon be a patron. MUCH LOVE!
Excellent price for a seaworthy vessel.
This was a good channel until you disappeared
Roomer on the street is avoid Caribbean......!
You should check Indian town marina
Thank you for you transparency, very refreshing.
But.....
you forgot to add the savings from hauling that "comfy" mattress on board (c:
enjoy your channel. thanks for the post, continues to inspire me
Good luck this weekend. Just watching MyRadar's tracking of Irma. Hope you have the hatches battened and the boat secure.
Thanks! I really appreciate your willingness to publish numbers. It is very informative.!
just found this channel a few weeks ago. cool concept and good content! next expense should be a new camera though, you guys have a noticeable dead pixel almost center frame... yes I am nit picking sorry! keep the episodes coming!