Ironically the best channels out there are the ones that buy a shitty boat with no experience and solve problems on the way. The ones they buy a nice boat and cruise around are boring as hell.
I've only sailed once, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica on a 29 foot boat. Just 3 days of sailing but spent 10 days in Nicaragua helping the owner on engine repairs. I learnt so much on those days but specially how many dangers are out there, we had 2 quite scary moments, on the first day the waves were pretty big and one hit us hard on the side, the engine dethrottle and my friend, the owner/skipper, thought we had lost the propeller, a propeller which I had myself screwed back on after repairs... I almost fainted, turned out it was something else which took 10 seconds to fix. The other was close to our destination, Puntarenas Costa Rica, I was on watch for 3 hours as we approach a narrow strait with some nasty rocks showing on the chart, I woke up my mate as we approached as I felt my experience wasn't up to par with the challenge ahead, there were also some very nasty rocks visible out of the water which did not appear on the charts, and the way around showed some dangerous currents right beside some big ship navigation lanes, we ended up turning 180 to wait for sunlight. And now that I remember, we also had to turn 180 as the navigation channel to the marina was not deep enough at low tide, no wonder the Costa Rican coast guard was giving us the evil eye as we went in lol. Oh and we almost crashed into another boat while docking due to confusing instructions from the marina. All this while having an experienced captain who has been sailing for decades and has at least 10k miles under his belt (probably much more)... If anything I learnt how HARD sailing really is, unlike what those vloggers say (looking at you Sailing La Vagabounde). I still would like to keep sailing though, it's so amazing!
@@ChasingLatitudes Thank you man, your channel is great! Possibly some of the best, most down-to-earth advice out on youtube. I've learnt quite a bit out of it. I really appreciate your efforts!
I have sailed on a large lake for years. You have to learn to crawl before you can walk. Even a relatively small boat, in my case, a C 27 is fairly complex. There are lots of things that can break. You have to know what is likely to break, how to fix it yourself and what spares to carry. You have to know how to safely operate the boat in different conditions. Ideally, you want to learn all these things one at a time in a situation that isn't likely to kill you. I am on a lake, I learned how to deal with high winds without having to deal with 15 foot swells at the same time. I learned what spares to carry while I am only a half day sail away from a new can opener, a new through hull valve, a swivel link for the anchor chain and that ropy thingy that raises the main. You don't want to be 300 miles offshore trying to push a mainsail up with 1/2 a whisker pole, a clogged fuel filter and a grumbling stomach because your idea of opening a can with a winch handle resulted in a dented can and a fish wondering what that shiny thing on the ocean floor is. It's sailing, things go wrong, even on a brand new boat, you must be able to deal with the basics like it's second nature if you want to be able to cope with something offshore. Can you really hope to climb up your mast to replace your halyard if you don't know how? Is that learning process better done after motoring back to the marina, or do you want to learn that in a swell with 20 knots of breeze? Oops, did you think to bring extra line???!!?? I am not saying an ocean passage is rocket science but there is a learning curve that could get you killed if you aren't careful. A simple inconvenience 30 miles from the marina could be deadly 3 or 400 miles out to sea. What do you mean the water tank sliding back and forth chafed a hole in it? Is that where the water in our bilge has been coming from?
Yep. Docking the boat and navigating around in ports/marinas should build some confidence and skills. Using the radio is important, too. You've given more good advice. Thanks. Your first new island visit and customs and ...
For real. Get some time on the pond before you decide to go out and do what more experienced sailors do. You might get lucky once but the open ocean is unforgiving. I've been out and seen the Atlantic go from champagne sailing to armageddon. We thought we were headed to Gilligan's Island or worse Davy Jones locker. Had it not been for real experienced skipper and me as seasoned crew I don't think I'd be writing this. Knowing what, when, and how to do on your boat only comes with experience and you get that experience in baby steps.
I haven't met a sailor that didn't do really dumb things at some point in time and then chose not to give up. As someone who's been there it's definitely worth it to keep going :)
I have no experience and I bought a 52ft yacht. Survey came back exceptionally good with the surveyor recommended by multiple sources. Didn't go to plan as I have had 4 shoulder surgeries back to back (long story). I have been living in a marina for 2 years. I couldn't leave things alone and have redone the entire electrical with a rip out and start again, not recommended unless you know what you are doing which I do. About to redo the plumbing and all the diesel lines to get everything in a serviceable positions. After Xmas I will be paying someone to teach me to sail and maneuver my boat, I have a reasonably large enough bay area to learn in and the general consensus of the sailors at my marina is about 5 days with an instructor would be enough to get me started with a good understanding. I am glad I am in my 50's and I have been around heavy vehicles most of my life so the size doesn't concern me, only the fact I have no idea what I am doing. My goal after Xmas is to spend 3 months learning in the bay and then the next 6 months staying along the north east coast of Australia while I get some experience. I am more than open to feedback of any type as I take it all on board as long as it is constructive. On another note, your channel is more enjoyable with the way you do videos now compared to a year or 2 ago.
I love your advice videos like this one. They make so much more sense than when watching some of the other guys who claim everything is so great out at sea or even at an island somewhere.
So easing in is the way to go... The experience I've had is pretty much with fresh water over the decades, so the points you mention definitely apply! Noted and will follow the suggested path... I'm one of those guys that as an expat will stick with the Asia region (basing in The Philippines, with trips to other locations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia) as I gain experience... Add to this being an old dude already (I've retired 2 x but somehow I still run a business at 68 and love it)... So... LOTS ahead of me... Looking forward to it too! Thanks mate! 👍😎👍
I have always thought that before you can buy a boat, you should have an appropriate license or qualification. Go to any Yacht club and learn. All yacht clubs have a goal of promoting the sport of sailing. It is such a pity that all you need to own a boat, risking your life and those of your crew is cash. I agree the RUclips vids while some are good to watch, my greatest enjoyment comes from seeing all the basic errors made by those inexperienced, no wonder they get into major difficulties. Keep your vids coming and help promote Safety on Water.
@@ChasingLatitudes I love your videos. So much to learn about what to look for. I know we are not ready for the water (yet) but when we do, expect us to hire your services lol
We love how raw you are. It's brutal, but people need to hear it. Your delivery also cracks us up! We're trying to learn how to sail, (We've made a few bootleg sailboats, but just bought a Catalina 25 to "officially" learn on) and are terrified of doing big trips because we respect the water, and know that we have a lot to learn. Thanks for keeping it real, and making helpful videos. Also, if you need another channel to roast, we've probably got plenty of material for ya! But hopefully we also make it into a success story video that you make about people taking the proper baby steps in order to avoid certain doom too!
Cassette tapes were bad ass in their day. Love your videos my friend. Someday I hope to utilize your services to buy me a new to me fancy smancy sailboat. ✌️
I love your brutal honesty. You are right in what you're saying.... I have friends who say they would love to travel & see the world.. They only see the calm sunny days....If only they knew the truth....
Good points, when learning to sail , short trips a good idea also go out in very light winds , on the survey this can get real expensive both doing it and not doing it, for a beginner you need to get someone with real experience to do the provisional look over , someone who is dispassionate about the fact that it’s a bargain and has a jacuzzi, when you have a boat that isn’t a total pos then get a survey and no matter what if he says it’s a dog walk away .
Ha, ha!!Those were music tapes that usually ended up tangled in your player and you needed a pencil to stick in one of the holes to wind them up so you could proceed listening to your nonsense music. If you happened to have a suitable player in your car and you went on a long distance drive you needed some box filled up with tapes. I had a boyfriend back then with a mini Cooper and the backseat was full of those. It was a pain in the buns to record music on one of the empty ones as well. I really hated it when they tangled up in the player.😂 I feel with you feeling ancient remembering those tapes.
I’m that guy that bought a cheap boat. Got a survey from a highly reputable guy. Unfortunately I couldn’t get down to the boat during that process, and long story short, I’m still no where near being able to take the boat out. So, do you want to sail a boat, or fix a boat?
Exactly, we always have to try to be there for survey, a survey is not nearly the end all or as great as most think, I hope you get on the water soon, let me know if there is anything i can do to help
@@ChasingLatitudes my 2 big problems. 1. All the motor mounts are broken, so the engine likes to dance around which made a sea trial impossible. 2. When testing the function of the head, we didn’t know the holding tank was completely full. Nor did we know the discharge pipe was disconnected inside the anchor locker. So, we quickly had a volcano of someone else’s poo inside our anchor locker which drains into the bilge of our boat. So, now we have a stinky boat that I can’t even motor to the pump out station until I get the mounts replaced. I did a temporary repair to the discharge hose so we can pump out, and I’ll be replacing all the sanitation hoses in the future.
I really love your channel and it’s making me think about my future purchase of a good live aboard sailboat, having never sailed before but growing up on the water and in the motorboat world. I’m about two years into my research and I’m looking for my first boat and I think I found it it’s a 40’ o’day it’s got new standing rigging and sails just needs some cosmetic work and injectors it’s been a freshwater boat it’s whole life.
Everybody, even experienced sailors make stupid errors. But I agree some are crazy in the way they go about it. You make it entertaining though. Cheers
Lucky to survive my first longer sail. I learn't a lot. I do not want to repeat that ever. In my sails since things have been far less dramatic. I suppose the short list of the things learn't. 1) Take your position regularly. Cellphones have gps transceivers on them, those coordinates can if necessary be transferred to a paper chart in the absence of a chart plotter. 2) Take the time to identify lights properly. Confirmation bias can screw you up. It is not a bad idea to make a list of lights you are expecting to see, and what their flash characteristics are. In addition check the bearing of the light and make sure it makes sense. With that list on a piece of paper you can look from the cockpit with the chart on the table below. Also check arcs of visibility, sometimes that light simply can't be seen. 3) Manage your rest. Things can get weird and confusing when you are really tired. Sailboats have ways in which they can be left unattended for a time. Learn what courses and balancing that will enable your boat to sail without helm input, or how your boat hoves too. 4) Sail conservatively. Avoid dangers and give yourself plenty of searoom. 5) Have special places for important objects. If you are using your cellphone to generate fixes the last thing you want is to lose it. Especially if you are using it as a chart plotter.
Love your content and thanks for not sharing the Green Drink! I really want a cheap boat starter package just to get started. Just still trying to figure out the too old and too cheap. Signed up on Patron and started taking classes getting one step closer.
@BoomVang 7 minutes ago (edited) Great tough love advice! I might add to not indulge a sailing partner's utter disinterest in sailboat systems; you may get injured as I am now, and become dependent on knowledgeable assistance. BTW I learned sailing for better or worse by finding a sunken sailboat, and while I patched it up I read library books on sailing. People don't read books anymore, so Steve Dashew author of top encyclopedias of cruiser sailing offers illustrated pdf copies downloadable for free on his site.
I took a sailing class in community college back in the mid 80's in the Halifax river near Daytona Beach. These were just daysailers around 15 feet, but I enjoyed it. And I only ended up on the rocks once.
You are hilarious. I was laughing non stop for the first half. You forgot to mention to get therapy before you buy a sailboat. A friend was giving away their free sailboat 27 foot and there were two single beds on either side a toilet facing a stove then a tiny storage in the front where you will hit your head. Anyway I have Three microwaves one browns, convection oven, regular oven and stove with 4 burners and I was kind nda shocked. It was smaller than a prison cell. No way listen to your expert 15 foot beam long water length he knows what he is talking about.
Dude you are the best. Point out all the stupid thinks I will most likely consider doing . Of course with the exception of buying an old boat! Because I listen to you!!
John's Pass, seriously? What is Cassette tape for $1, Chris. I did catch your short on "When the Owner Accepts Your Low-Ball Offer", that would be me alright. Then again is it really a low-ball offer when the stainless has corrosion stains, the engine looks like it took a saltwater bath, and the gelcoat has more lines than a tall ship?
Great video M8, no doubt, I've seen many that I just think to myself, you do notttt know what you are getting into 🤦🏼♂️ Regards from Tenerife Canary Islands ⚓⛵🏴☠️ Crossing Atlantic if all goes to plan in January 💪🏼all the tye best ❤️
If someone offered to wash my boat, hell yeah they're going sailing for the day. Usually, guests bring booze and snacks, and help with the mooring lines and they are gone.
I'm not a fan of people bringing dogs on boats. I worry that the dog might slip, fall overboard, or get caught in something. Even with a harness, accidents can happen. And what do they do to keep the dog fit other than swimming when you are away from land? Plus, kids can be unpredictable. They might remove their life jackets and wander off, especially if they're bored.
8:46 One recent weekend when I volunteered as race crew on a Thistle (17' sloop), the skipper had an old cassette from the 1970s on board, but no cassette player. Just prior to the race start, the skipper had me cut several 1' long pieces of tape out of the cassette to tie to the shrouds to use as tell-tales.
Great video, as always. Perhaps a ratio between LWL & LOA would be helpful. What is acceptable - say 90% and higher? I know you hate Catalinas, but the 350 is about 89% as an example.
You know a lot of us don't live next to the ocean. We can't hang out there. So I'm thinking maybe the best thing to do is buy a cheap boat and live in it. Then you have access to those that know something. A way of getting started...
Have you been taking RUclips lessons, your content and context is improving. Guess I should have been more critical when I first found you, the improvements would have happened sooner? Good work.
Mitigating risk when doing something that can kill you is a good idea. I know that, after a career in construction. I like that you keep returning to this point. What I don't get is dogs on boats. Sure, poochiekins looks darling in his little life preserver, and may be fine for a few hours, but nature calls us all. I did a lot of remodeling work and gutted more houses than I can remember. Some of them had been owned by someone who kept dogs in the house that were not house trained. You can get it clean with no issue a few times, but in the long run, once that urine has soaked into the sole, it's not going away until all the wood is ripped out and replaced. It's going to find cracks in the varnish and you're going to be weepy from the pee-pee.
Was going to by a motorboat and now I'm halfway to get a small 24/26/28 to play around for a year or two before final decision.. Btw, why selling everything? Keep everything, make it work for you and then go to the sea 🤔
They sank right in front of where I live and work. Watched the entire thing happen. The channel coming into the pass hooks on the way in. They went through one set of buoys and disregard the other ones. Total novice move and they weren’t paying attention to what was happening
Great video! I think FTB said it best 600$ to make the youtube video profit 45$ 😂 unless you're hucking A1 greens and online head f$%k sessions, no money there. Thanks for what you do starting to reconsider the sailing lifestyle, maybe a bed and breakfast on the beach Philippines/Colombia.
@@ChasingLatitudes bummer was hoping to see you there. Getting my ducks in a row now to sail in the future. Plan to become a patron and hopefully joining you on a delivery or two.
If someone asked me about buying a cheep ol plastic dumpster fire… I would say get one from that”ten boats you can kill you self…. I mean, sail around the world in” atleast that way when you want out…. Someone else who read the book might be looking for exactly what you want to dump. … one smart thing I did… bartered for all 3 ASA clases.. races a bit, and moved a boat with my Mentor… yup… get a goddamn mentor
Stop beating around the bush, and tell me how you really feel! I have always loved your content, and the new format is outstanding. Thank you
I appreciate that! Thank you so much
Ironically the best channels out there are the ones that buy a shitty boat with no experience and solve problems on the way. The ones they buy a nice boat and cruise around are boring as hell.
Yeah the refit channels I think do well and are far afar more entertaining than the lifestyle sailing vloggers
I've only sailed once, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica on a 29 foot boat. Just 3 days of sailing but spent 10 days in Nicaragua helping the owner on engine repairs. I learnt so much on those days but specially how many dangers are out there, we had 2 quite scary moments, on the first day the waves were pretty big and one hit us hard on the side, the engine dethrottle and my friend, the owner/skipper, thought we had lost the propeller, a propeller which I had myself screwed back on after repairs... I almost fainted, turned out it was something else which took 10 seconds to fix.
The other was close to our destination, Puntarenas Costa Rica, I was on watch for 3 hours as we approach a narrow strait with some nasty rocks showing on the chart, I woke up my mate as we approached as I felt my experience wasn't up to par with the challenge ahead, there were also some very nasty rocks visible out of the water which did not appear on the charts, and the way around showed some dangerous currents right beside some big ship navigation lanes, we ended up turning 180 to wait for sunlight.
And now that I remember, we also had to turn 180 as the navigation channel to the marina was not deep enough at low tide, no wonder the Costa Rican coast guard was giving us the evil eye as we went in lol. Oh and we almost crashed into another boat while docking due to confusing instructions from the marina.
All this while having an experienced captain who has been sailing for decades and has at least 10k miles under his belt (probably much more)...
If anything I learnt how HARD sailing really is, unlike what those vloggers say (looking at you Sailing La Vagabounde).
I still would like to keep sailing though, it's so amazing!
Thats awesome man
@@ChasingLatitudes Thank you man, your channel is great! Possibly some of the best, most down-to-earth advice out on youtube. I've learnt quite a bit out of it.
I really appreciate your efforts!
I have sailed on a large lake for years. You have to learn to crawl before you can walk. Even a relatively small boat, in my case, a C 27 is fairly complex. There are lots of things that can break. You have to know what is likely to break, how to fix it yourself and what spares to carry. You have to know how to safely operate the boat in different conditions.
Ideally, you want to learn all these things one at a time in a situation that isn't likely to kill you. I am on a lake, I learned how to deal with high winds without having to deal with 15 foot swells at the same time. I learned what spares to carry while I am only a half day sail away from a new can opener, a new through hull valve, a swivel link for the anchor chain and that ropy thingy that raises the main.
You don't want to be 300 miles offshore trying to push a mainsail up with 1/2 a whisker pole, a clogged fuel filter and a grumbling stomach because your idea of opening a can with a winch handle resulted in a dented can and a fish wondering what that shiny thing on the ocean floor is.
It's sailing, things go wrong, even on a brand new boat, you must be able to deal with the basics like it's second nature if you want to be able to cope with something offshore.
Can you really hope to climb up your mast to replace your halyard if you don't know how? Is that learning process better done after motoring back to the marina, or do you want to learn that in a swell with 20 knots of breeze? Oops, did you think to bring extra line???!!??
I am not saying an ocean passage is rocket science but there is a learning curve that could get you killed if you aren't careful. A simple inconvenience 30 miles from the marina could be deadly 3 or 400 miles out to sea. What do you mean the water tank sliding back and forth chafed a hole in it? Is that where the water in our bilge has been coming from?
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Yep. Docking the boat and navigating around in ports/marinas should build some confidence and skills. Using the radio is important, too. You've given more good advice. Thanks. Your first new island visit and customs and ...
For real. Get some time on the pond before you decide to go out and do what more experienced sailors do. You might get lucky once but the open ocean is unforgiving. I've been out and seen the Atlantic go from champagne sailing to armageddon. We thought we were headed to Gilligan's Island or worse Davy Jones locker. Had it not been for real experienced skipper and me as seasoned crew I don't think I'd be writing this. Knowing what, when, and how to do on your boat only comes with experience and you get that experience in baby steps.
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I haven't met a sailor that didn't do really dumb things at some point in time and then chose not to give up. As someone who's been there it's definitely worth it to keep going :)
I do dumb things all the time
I have no experience and I bought a 52ft yacht. Survey came back exceptionally good with the surveyor recommended by multiple sources. Didn't go to plan as I have had 4 shoulder surgeries back to back (long story). I have been living in a marina for 2 years. I couldn't leave things alone and have redone the entire electrical with a rip out and start again, not recommended unless you know what you are doing which I do. About to redo the plumbing and all the diesel lines to get everything in a serviceable positions. After Xmas I will be paying someone to teach me to sail and maneuver my boat, I have a reasonably large enough bay area to learn in and the general consensus of the sailors at my marina is about 5 days with an instructor would be enough to get me started with a good understanding. I am glad I am in my 50's and I have been around heavy vehicles most of my life so the size doesn't concern me, only the fact I have no idea what I am doing. My goal after Xmas is to spend 3 months learning in the bay and then the next 6 months staying along the north east coast of Australia while I get some experience. I am more than open to feedback of any type as I take it all on board as long as it is constructive.
On another note, your channel is more enjoyable with the way you do videos now compared to a year or 2 ago.
Thank you
I love your advice videos like this one. They make so much more sense than when watching some of the other guys who claim everything is so great out at sea or even at an island somewhere.
Yeah lots of sugar coating going on with blogging sailors
@@ChasingLatitudes you just bring the 🔥🔥🔥!!!
It's not for everyone that's for sure
So easing in is the way to go...
The experience I've had is pretty much with fresh water over the decades, so the points you mention definitely apply!
Noted and will follow the suggested path...
I'm one of those guys that as an expat will stick with the Asia region (basing in The Philippines, with trips to other locations such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia) as I gain experience...
Add to this being an old dude already (I've retired 2 x but somehow I still run a business at 68 and love it)...
So... LOTS ahead of me... Looking forward to it too!
Thanks mate!
👍😎👍
I appreciate the advice and would love to see in-depth videos about this! Thank you.
You got it!
A three hour tour, a three hour tour..
Well played
@@ChasingLatitudes 😃 thanks! Love your channel.
I have always thought that before you can buy a boat, you should have an appropriate license or qualification. Go to any Yacht club and learn. All yacht clubs have a goal of promoting the sport of sailing. It is such a pity that all you need to own a boat, risking your life and those of your crew is cash. I agree the RUclips vids while some are good to watch, my greatest enjoyment comes from seeing all the basic errors made by those inexperienced, no wonder they get into major difficulties. Keep your vids coming and help promote Safety on Water.
I try so that some couple doesn't lose their life savings thinking some blogging youtiner has a clue
When I laugh ... that makes the best video. This was entertaining and informational.
Thank you, laughs are priceless
I really like your approach. Your videos are extremely informative and relevant.
Thank you very much
I enjoyed you explaining your strategy for people on a tight budget of getting to know the locals, right as the footage panned over Monaco harbour
yeah my bad on that one
Another great video that has some really productive cross over for those of us who are looking at motor yachts.
Nothing wrong with a motor boat, id prefer a power cat in reality, sailing is absurdly slow, I kid you not I can jog faster than most people sail
@@ChasingLatitudes
I love your videos. So much to learn about what to look for. I know we are not ready for the water (yet) but when we do, expect us to hire your services lol
@@thetraveler264 I will be here ;)
❤❤ finally a channel that tell the truth!!
Love your channel man very informative and really like the humor and sarcasm 😂
Thank you very much
We love how raw you are. It's brutal, but people need to hear it. Your delivery also cracks us up! We're trying to learn how to sail, (We've made a few bootleg sailboats, but just bought a Catalina 25 to "officially" learn on) and are terrified of doing big trips because we respect the water, and know that we have a lot to learn. Thanks for keeping it real, and making helpful videos. Also, if you need another channel to roast, we've probably got plenty of material for ya! But hopefully we also make it into a success story video that you make about people taking the proper baby steps in order to avoid certain doom too!
@@MoneyPitBoating haha thanks my man
Cassette tapes were bad ass in their day. Love your videos my friend. Someday I hope to utilize your services to buy me a new to me fancy smancy sailboat. ✌️
Yeah buddy, you remember having to rewind them with a pen or pencil ?
@@ChasingLatitudes lol I absolutely do remember that and even had to do that with vhs from blockbuster. Kids these days are so soft 👍
Oh bro, Friday night, blockbuster, all the new movies came out, a 2 liter of soda, the latest release, that was legit party time
I love your brutal honesty. You are right in what you're saying.... I have friends who say they would love to travel & see the world.. They only see the calm sunny days....If only they knew the truth....
Thank you, glad yo have you as a watcher and appreciate the comments
Lol man i remember making tapes off the local radio station. I remember its predecessor.... The eight track man.
Yeah buddy, waiting by the case player for your fav song to come on so you could hit record , the good old days
Good points, when learning to sail , short trips a good idea also go out in very light winds , on the survey this can get real expensive both doing it and not doing it, for a beginner you need to get someone with real experience to do the provisional look over , someone who is dispassionate about the fact that it’s a bargain and has a jacuzzi, when you have a boat that isn’t a total pos then get a survey and no matter what if he says it’s a dog walk away .
Absolutely
Ha, ha!!Those were music tapes that usually ended up tangled in your player and you needed a pencil to stick in one of the holes to wind them up so you could proceed listening to your nonsense music. If you happened to have a suitable player in your car and you went on a long distance drive you needed some box filled up with tapes. I had a boyfriend back then with a mini Cooper and the backseat was full of those. It was a pain in the buns to record music on one of the empty ones as well. I really hated it when they tangled up in the player.😂 I feel with you feeling ancient remembering those tapes.
Yeah buddy haha
And a #2 pencil had other use besides taking a test.
Heck yeah
💥💥💥This video deserves a million 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻‼️💥💥💥
Awe thank you so much
I’m that guy that bought a cheap boat. Got a survey from a highly reputable guy. Unfortunately I couldn’t get down to the boat during that process, and long story short, I’m still no where near being able to take the boat out. So, do you want to sail a boat, or fix a boat?
Exactly, we always have to try to be there for survey, a survey is not nearly the end all or as great as most think, I hope you get on the water soon, let me know if there is anything i can do to help
@@ChasingLatitudes my 2 big problems. 1. All the motor mounts are broken, so the engine likes to dance around which made a sea trial impossible. 2. When testing the function of the head, we didn’t know the holding tank was completely full. Nor did we know the discharge pipe was disconnected inside the anchor locker. So, we quickly had a volcano of someone else’s poo inside our anchor locker which drains into the bilge of our boat. So, now we have a stinky boat that I can’t even motor to the pump out station until I get the mounts replaced.
I did a temporary repair to the discharge hose so we can pump out, and I’ll be replacing all the sanitation hoses in the future.
I really love your channel and it’s making me think about my future purchase of a good live aboard sailboat, having never sailed before but growing up on the water and in the motorboat world. I’m about two years into my research and I’m looking for my first boat and I think I found it it’s a 40’ o’day it’s got new standing rigging and sails just needs some cosmetic work and injectors it’s been a freshwater boat it’s whole life.
Go for it!
Everybody, even experienced sailors make stupid errors. But I agree some are crazy in the way they go about it. You make it entertaining though. Cheers
we all make mistakes, its jsut a matter of mitigating risk
Lucky to survive my first longer sail. I learn't a lot. I do not want to repeat that ever. In my sails since things have been far less dramatic. I suppose the short list of the things learn't.
1) Take your position regularly. Cellphones have gps transceivers on them, those coordinates can if necessary be transferred to a paper chart in the absence of a chart plotter.
2) Take the time to identify lights properly. Confirmation bias can screw you up. It is not a bad idea to make a list of lights you are expecting to see, and what their flash characteristics are. In addition check the bearing of the light and make sure it makes sense. With that list on a piece of paper you can look from the cockpit with the chart on the table below. Also check arcs of visibility, sometimes that light simply can't be seen.
3) Manage your rest. Things can get weird and confusing when you are really tired. Sailboats have ways in which they can be left unattended for a time. Learn what courses and balancing that will enable your boat to sail without helm input, or how your boat hoves too.
4) Sail conservatively. Avoid dangers and give yourself plenty of searoom.
5) Have special places for important objects. If you are using your cellphone to generate fixes the last thing you want is to lose it. Especially if you are using it as a chart plotter.
Great comment my man
Love your content and thanks for not sharing the Green Drink! I really want a cheap boat starter package just to get started. Just still trying to figure out the too old and too cheap. Signed up on Patron and started taking classes getting one step closer.
You can do it!
Gotcha beat, my first stereo had an 8-track.
@BoomVang
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Great tough love advice! I might add to not indulge a sailing partner's utter disinterest in sailboat systems; you may get injured as I am now, and become dependent on knowledgeable assistance.
BTW I learned sailing for better or worse by finding a sunken sailboat, and while I patched it up I read library books on sailing. People don't read books anymore, so Steve Dashew author of top encyclopedias of cruiser sailing offers illustrated pdf copies downloadable for free on his site.
Agree 100%, tha k you for the well thought out response
I took a sailing class in community college back in the mid 80's in the Halifax river near Daytona Beach. These were just daysailers around 15 feet, but I enjoyed it. And I only ended up on the rocks once.
Ahh we all hit a rock at least once
You are hilarious. I was laughing non stop for the first half. You forgot to mention to get therapy before you buy a sailboat. A friend was giving away their free sailboat 27 foot and there were two single beds on either side a toilet facing a stove then a tiny storage in the front where you will hit your head. Anyway I have Three microwaves one browns, convection oven, regular oven and stove with 4 burners and I was kind nda shocked. It was smaller than a prison cell. No way listen to your expert 15 foot beam long water length he knows what he is talking about.
Lol thank you
Those came after reel to reel 😂 and 8 tracks ya I’m old too
you and me both bro
Dude you are the best. Point out all the stupid thinks I will most likely consider doing . Of course with the exception of buying an old boat! Because I listen to you!!
thank you, don't buy yourself a money pit my man
@@ChasingLatitudes my search criteria on your worksheet is 2016 or newer. Plus, ultimately you’ll be the guy helping me with it.
If they had only bought Pacific seacrest boats they would have been fine. :)
🤣
😂😂
Well played
Do I really need to be rude to get shredded? What if my boat is more ancient than I am LoL and it only cost me $5000 to purchase and 2500 in parts.
You are so funny. Love your style. Fantastic ❤❤❤😂😂😂😂
Thank you
Are you inclined to give recommendations as to good learning channels?
possibly , maybe I will do a video on that
@@ChasingLatitudes that would be helpful.
John's Pass, seriously? What is Cassette tape for $1, Chris. I did catch your short on "When the Owner Accepts Your Low-Ball Offer", that would be me alright. Then again is it really a low-ball offer when the stainless has corrosion stains, the engine looks like it took a saltwater bath, and the gelcoat has more lines than a tall ship?
hahah love ya
DOG : I'm never going sailing with that cat chump again ! Woof !
Hahah
Great video M8, no doubt, I've seen many that I just think to myself, you do notttt know what you are getting into 🤦🏼♂️
Regards from Tenerife Canary Islands ⚓⛵🏴☠️ Crossing Atlantic if all goes to plan in January 💪🏼all the tye best ❤️
awesome my man, best of luck
@@ChasingLatitudes Thanks brother 🙏🏼⛵🏴☠️🌎⚓❤️
Awesome video again, man! Would you do a video about various ways to go through hurricane season in Caribbean, on and off the boat? Thank you!
Great suggestion!
Another Superb video. Sinking would certainly Sk.
Absolutely
If someone offered to wash my boat, hell yeah they're going sailing for the day. Usually, guests bring booze and snacks, and help with the mooring lines and they are gone.
Heck yeah, we all would take people sailing for work
I'm not a fan of people bringing dogs on boats. I worry that the dog might slip, fall overboard, or get caught in something. Even with a harness, accidents can happen. And what do they do to keep the dog fit other than swimming when you are away from land? Plus, kids can be unpredictable. They might remove their life jackets and wander off, especially if they're bored.
I think pets of any kind on a boat is a terrible idea
8:46 One recent weekend when I volunteered as race crew on a Thistle (17' sloop), the skipper had an old cassette from the 1970s on board, but no cassette player. Just prior to the race start, the skipper had me cut several 1' long pieces of tape out of the cassette to tie to the shrouds to use as tell-tales.
Hahaahah that's awesome
Great video, as always. Perhaps a ratio between LWL & LOA would be helpful. What is acceptable - say 90% and higher? I know you hate Catalinas, but the 350 is about 89% as an example.
less than five for myself
You know a lot of us don't live next to the ocean. We can't hang out there. So I'm thinking maybe the best thing to do is buy a cheap boat and live in it. Then you have access to those that know something. A way of getting started...
Not a bad idea at all
Have you been taking RUclips lessons, your content and context is improving. Guess I should have been more critical when I first found you, the improvements would have happened sooner? Good work.
Thank you
Would love a more detailed video of this topic this video was very informative
More to come!
will do
Sailing the seven seas in a 4KSB is a bold strategy. 😂
Very true
Do you know what sunk her? Did they rip the tiller off/keel or did a fitting break on them? My first wild guess would be too much sail
stuck on the sand bar, keeled over, sunk in the sand and that was a rap
Good advice
Glad it was helpful!
Full keel, blue water boat, zero living space but “great tankage” and they’d have been fine!
Did he even think to call his wife, “the admiral”? Lol
HAHHA
Can you recommend some instructional RUclips channels? I found Carpe Diem Sailing helpful for basics.
I'll do a video on some
@@ChasingLatitudes Don't forget the bad ones like Lady K Sailing
This is a first im in agreement with you on all points.
8:55 - how did you get my high school mixed tape collection?
Bro it was priceless , I had to steal it
Mitigating risk when doing something that can kill you is a good idea. I know that, after a career in construction.
I like that you keep returning to this point.
What I don't get is dogs on boats. Sure, poochiekins looks darling in his little life preserver, and may be fine for a few hours, but nature calls us all.
I did a lot of remodeling work and gutted more houses than I can remember.
Some of them had been owned by someone who kept dogs in the house that were not house trained.
You can get it clean with no issue a few times, but in the long run, once that urine has soaked into the sole, it's not going away until all the wood is ripped out and replaced.
It's going to find cracks in the varnish and you're going to be weepy from the pee-pee.
yeah I dont think dogs on a boat are a good idea
If you have little disposable income Key West is the last place you want to be.
I lived there for a decade, when i left my slip was 1750 a month
Daunting intro music at into = views!
👉🏻stop
Got me fkn rolling!!
Always feeling froggy my man! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hahaahha love ya
Was going to by a motorboat and now I'm halfway to get a small 24/26/28 to play around for a year or two before final decision.. Btw, why selling everything? Keep everything, make it work for you and then go to the sea 🤔
100%
Yes please. A more in depth video on how to sail would be awesome. Not for me of course, I know this guy who could use some pointers. 😂🤣😅
Hahahah, let me guess asking for a friend ?
@@ChasingLatitudes umm yeah that’s it. 😳You’ll have to speak very slowly, he’s not very bright. 🤪😂
hahah got it
They sank right in front of where I live and work. Watched the entire thing happen. The channel coming into the pass hooks on the way in. They went through one set of buoys and disregard the other ones. Total novice move and they weren’t paying attention to what was happening
100%
The music and intro lol
Lol
trust me, he will roast you....I'm still healing from my past experience with him....this man is an animal.
Hahha, When did I roast you ? what did you say to me to make me roast ya ?
@@ChasingLatitudes I critiqued an affect you were using with video editing...
Ohhhhhhhh ........ now I know who you are ....................................
Can you do a video about sailing roots and times of the years to do them please?
Routes ya mean ? and yes I would be happy to Sir
Great video! I think FTB said it best 600$ to make the youtube video profit 45$ 😂 unless you're hucking A1 greens and online head f$%k sessions, no money there.
Thanks for what you do starting to reconsider the sailing lifestyle, maybe a bed and breakfast on the beach Philippines/Colombia.
Boom!true
Are you going to the Annapolis show?
No not my scene, been a bunch and im jsut not into it
@@ChasingLatitudes bummer was hoping to see you there. Getting my ducks in a row now to sail in the future. Plan to become a patron and hopefully joining you on a delivery or two.
Most marinas are gated off
This is true
dude, you have upped your game. hifuckinlarious
Thank you very much
If someone asked me about buying a cheep ol plastic dumpster fire… I would say get one from that”ten boats you can kill you self…. I mean, sail around the world in” atleast that way when you want out…. Someone else who read the book might be looking for exactly what you want to dump.
… one smart thing I did… bartered for all 3 ASA clases.. races a bit, and moved a boat with my Mentor… yup… get a goddamn mentor
Awesome
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
They were so close to treasure Island beach
but no treasure to be found ;)
@@ChasingLatitudes Sunken Treasure, an old boat
do Sailboat story next
A sailboat story ?
@@ChasingLatitudes Sailboat story just quit as well
@@sailnsurfthurman9263 Oh is that a channel ? I will take a look
I see your cassette and raise you an 8 track.
I see your 8 track and raise you a record
You could seriously edit videos for other people on any subject and class up about 75% of RUclips videos. But don’t stop there sailing videos.
Lol, thank you
I have 100's of hours Grateful Dead bootleg cassettes!
Sweet, those will allow you to retire some day
@@ChasingLatitudes Retired 5 years
They may have been stupid, or just inexperienced.
You though, you are rude.
Even experienced captains sink their boats.
Get a helmet buddy, the internet is not your safe space
@@ChasingLatitudes Still rude.
👍👍
Thank you
"Rude Comment"
Hahahaha well played
28 is really plenty for a couple. That being said, they both have to be very economic when it comes to space.
I would d100% disagree
Lol and all these sailors ask for handouts patreons and subscribers to finance said lifestyle
Pretty much