Choosing a boat for cruising
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2020
- Different boats for different folks... or just different situations!
A good weekend boat doesn't necessarily make a good cruising boat. In this video we go through our decision making process in finding a boat for cruising and what we've learned in the three years we've been living aboard.
What layout is best, what sail plan should you go for and what extras should you fit for long term cruising?
We try to answer these questions and also point out some things that are best avoided.
There is no such thing as the perfect cruising boat, but in order to have as good an experience as possible and stay safe it's good to get as close to perfect as possible.
We think we've found what's right for us. It won't be right for everyone though so you need to understand what you expect your boat to deliver and plan to get something that gets as close as possible to that expectation.
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Magnificent effort. I love your videos. I am a delivery skipper who has lived aboard boats for more than 30 years. My answer to the simple question of "what boat" is A STRONG BOAT. Size and style and extras are all a matter of personal preference. But make sure, if you plan on going off shore, it is a really well built strong boat, equipped for the worst that the sea might throw at you.
This is by far the best RUclips video on the subject of selecting a cruiser I've seen and your boat is truly beautiful.
There are many, many videos on this topic, but you have covered many points that nobody else has mentioned. I found this to be very informative and quite sensible. Excellent information!
I’m halfway through this video and had to jump onto my phone to thank you folks and leave a comment.
This video is incredibly thorough, insightful and fairly concise. I’ve sailed small boats (a 25’ sloop delivery from Florida to Jamaica), mid size (8 months cruising on a steel-hull, gaff rigged schooner), and even half a year on a topsl schooner, the Pride of Baltimore II, always as a deckhand. I’ve sailed nearly 18,000 nautical miles on those few vessels.
I’ve never owned my own vessel, nor have I skippered a boat. Nonetheless, from my experience aboard, this video here is loaded with information and it all seems right on point. I’ll definitely be logging this in and returning to it! Fair Isle is a gorgeous vessel, and seems to possess all of the key components I’ve come to appreciate on a good cruiser, and many I have not had the chance to experience. Bang up job, thank you!
When I was a boy I read a book by a man who built "your boat" to sail the world - longkeel, cuttter. I got more and more convinced this was old stuff - until I came here. Thanks.
I'm too old and too poor to be buying the sort of boat this video is about but I still found it fascinating. A really good all round summary.
They have an incredible boat, but, a very expensive boat. There are lots of smaller boats that can take you out for the day or around the world for a real bargain. You say you are too old? well, you are still dreaming, there is only a short step from dreaming to doing. You can get a basic, strong boat, that could take you around the world for 5 grand. You are never too old. And if you died trying that would still be a life worth living.
I think that saying to your self that "I'm too old" will held you back from doing things you actually could do.
Most of the time knowledge are equally valuable as money. Knowledge is gold.
I would like to give something to think about:
You don't have to own a boat.
There are folks out there that needs a crew member for their journey, so get something like a "Certificate of competency for yachtsmen" (duelighedsbevis in Danish), or even better : Become a Yatch Skipper (3rd or 1st degree) - would make you a very valuable crew member.
You could focus to be very knowledgable on navigation and meteorology skills, which will make you a even more valuable crew member.
I'm 49, BTW.
@@charonstyxferryman I remember being 49 that wasn't old in my day!!.☺
Philip Smith. Never to old. I was 60 and sailed across the Bay of Biscay with my son. He had never sailed. At a harbour, Viveraro in northern Spain I saw an old old boy tottering up the quayside with a stick. He was leaving the following morning but invitees me for a beer that evening. I asked John where he was heading and he was off to Folkestone and heading straight across Biscay. He figured it would take four or five days. I asked him where he had come from and he had sailed single handed from Malta. He was 78 years old and still planning a trip to the Greek Islands the next year. Sailing out of Folkestone. Never too old.
Succinct, entertaining and clear rationale - loved the matchbox volumetrics. Fast becoming the YT sailing channel of choice!
One of the best presentations I've seen on this topic. Bravo!
Thanks for taking the time to produce this content. It's almost like it was done by professional camera crew and presenter :-) The most useful and informative view in a long time. Thanks again.
Lovely and true comments, thank you ever so much , loooove the boat ,what a pleasure that must have to sail it through the oceans
Thank you for this video. Extremely informative and educational. You mention issues and questions to be answered that I have never heard mentioned before.
The best most sensible advice I've ever seen from people who know what they are talking about. Well done to you excellent in every way. Fair weather and good sailing to you.
Really liked the previous videos, but Loved this one a lot! It was so helpful because of the different planning considerations for a wannabe boat owner. This one earned my subscription. Thank you!
I agree 100%. Extremely well though out video subject matter. I truly appreciate you both offering suggestions on choosing the best boat for one in search of a sailboat based of all aspects so very important to consider.
I have watched a lot of sailing films on you tube, your choosing a boat for cruising was quite simply the best.
Down to earth, stating some really good hard facts, and telling us what you like and don't like, not being to Wishy Washy!!!
Top Job
Gary
This is really excellent. Thank you so much. I appreciate the thought and experience that have gone into this video.
Absolutely the most helpful points evaluating a proper purchase.
I found your video just stellar! Packed with usable information, props, visual aids and discrimination based on personal experience. 👍👍👍! Three thumbs up and bravo!! I learned more here than I have in a slew of other videos.
I greatly appreciate you incites and factual information!
Great video guys. Things I had never considered, in particular 'stability'! Thanks very much.
Fair winds! X
You have a gift for explanation: that was a really clear video packed with experience and mature reasoning. I'm enjoying a virtual sailing experience from the comfort of my sofa. If I ever get off it I will follow your advice.
Another great and informative video is in the books!! I can see the next one showing the matchboxes floating in the galley sink showing hull types & sail configurations!!! All the best, Richard
Thank you so much for this very clear explanation! Really helpful!
If your traveling with a mate it is good to share the adventure from the beginning. Your lives are made better with a sound boat, and I was impressed with your thought process in making and teaching your decisions. Wind to your Back!
Great video. You clearly made the argument for why you made the choices you did whilst still allowing that others may make different choices due to different priorities
Thank you SO MUCH for all this information! I learned so much watching this video...
Great video. Very informative and thorough. Definitely, a must-watch for anyone in the market for their first live-aboard boat.
What a fabulously informative and entertaining video on cruising boats. It has caused me to reflect on, and reconsider, some of my beliefs on what constitutes a good boat to live aboard. Congratulations and thank you.
You guys are just great, Thank you. Still at the dream phase here but taking your pointers on board. I have subscribed to follow. Be well.
Very informative. I enjoyed how you backed up your opinions with diagrams and explained why you felt something such as buying a cutter rig was important for you. Nicely done.
Super clear explanation - thank you!
Wow. That is very valuable information, thanks!
Great video, guys. Really informative and 'from the heart'. Thanks.
Excellent helpful video. Great presentation, love your boat it’s beautiful! Have taken notes so I’m ready when I become wealthy enough to go shopping!😀 All the best from WA👍😎🇦🇺
Nice to see such a holistic overview. Lots of very good points
Lovely video as always and beautifully communicated! Born to pass your knowledge and your passion for sailing and boats
Really enjoyed the video guys, very informative and clearly explained.
Look forward to the next episode. Safe travels. 👍
Tremendously informative. Thanks for your perspectives!
Excellent , instructive and enjoyable video...what a gorgeous boat you have. Thank you.
Great vid and a gorgeous boat, thanx.
You two are fantastic!
Totally agree with you on the sail plan, sailed a lot in 40 to 50 knots across the Atlantic last year and the staysail was brilliant in balancing the boat. I prefer catamarans and would love one with a cutter rig for better high wind control. Love your always well made and commented videos.
Brilliant video guys - interesting and important points really well explained.
I bought an old wooden boat in the seventies ( Hillyard 3ton - pitch pine planks on oak frames, beautiful and sea kindly boat, name of Teal ) and spent a few years doing it up. I worked really hard putting in all the effort and enthusiasm that a young man has his disposal at that age. I made a lot of mistakes. I mean a LOT of mistakes. I am pretty sure that had I been doing the work at the present time I would have made no mistakes and done a far better job. Why? Because of the Internet, and people such as yourselves, and the ability to research and order almost anything from anywhere. The Internet has been a real game changer for the sailing world I think. The younger set who have grown up with the internet can have no idea what it was like to be working, on your own, in a yard near Sandwich with one small chandler an hours drive away! I have subscribed and thank you.
Ha! yes that's certainly very true. It's a totally different experience now working on projects like this and knowing you can research and order what you need.Sadly what is does mean is when I make mistakes I have no excuse!
I think this is the most informative sailing video I think I've ever watched!!!
Thank you for the full explanation you gave on sail boat design. I enjoyed your experience and video. Again thank you shipmate. Bravo Zulu 👍
A great video...again! Everything explained without being boring. Well done.
wow .... thank you so much for this very informative video. wish you all the best
Great video and a boat oozing class, lovely
As someone researching this lifestyle. This is the best video I have seen. Subscribed!
That Hard Doghouse is amazing. I live and sail alone on a Tartan 30, in doing so I've learned to want the things I have without having everything I want.
I appreciate the advice.
Interesting and valid views. We had a Trintella 51 which we sailed in the Med for three years until last year and agree with your views on a dog house. Whilst it didn't improve the looks any it was a godsend in heavy weather and hot sun. I know you didn't touch on hull material but I would add caution to owning an aluminium hull which proved difficult to maintain when painted. Ours was a boat set up for serious blue water cruising when we bought it and had many features which we thought attractive but which we did not use to the full. They simply added to time and expense in maintaining them. Keep it simple will be our future mantra . Safe sailing.
I have been watching you guys a while now.Its a breath of fresh air.Thank you for the lovely camera work you put into your vids and the technical advise you come up with.Personally i could never afford a boat like that ( im a Macwester guy )... but hey,,as long as you get the wind in your hair and the wet stuff stays beneath you,doing something right. Keep em coming :)
Excellent presentation, clear and honest information looking forward to more.
This is one useful video filled to the waterline and beyond with great information - thanks!
Great channel, gorgeous boat, sage advice.
What a tough subject to address but you did it admirably - great video!
It's funny listening to different folks talk about their boats, it's like reading horoscopes, you make it fit!
We lived and sailed a HC43T for 7 years and loved it. We now have a Sundeer 60 so clearly some shifting in philosophies!
Hope to see you out there!
A Sundeer 60, I think I've seen one of them before, had a very impressive doghouse.
why haven't I seen you guys before .Excellent video so much information
Wow, very informative and nice presentation. Thanks 🙏
Excellent channel - thank you!!
Your boat has to be about the most beautiful I've seen on any sailing channel. She's beautiful!
Just an awesome video. thank U both.
I have fallen in love with your sailboat!! Such a classic looking beauty :)
Useful information. Thank you.
Just subscribed...very good video...i enjoyed watching it. Many points you made were fair and got me (re)thinking some concepts.
Really enjoyed that, very well put together. Fair isle is one fabulous boat.
I am just 10 minutes in, but this is the best video ive seen on this subject.
What an excellent film! Really knowledgable presentation and lots of common sense. Well done.
Thanks a lot for your wisdom !!!
Great information 😁Thanks. You have a lovely boat there👌
Really great and informative video. Thank you for taking the time to make it
At 6:08 when you was describing you need to hold on when things get rocky, my eyes went straight to the knives on the magnetic holder.
Yaaaa mine did too Johnny. Maybe a wooden block bolted to the side or back. Another option might be wooden separators in a drawer. But definitely use the magnetic holder only in port or anchored and not moving. (The points of the knives were right at eye level too) 😵
Wow - very high quality vid!! Subscribed!
You guys are great. Very informative and pleasant to listen to. You have a new subscriber and fan. Fair winds and following sea's. Cheers. Captain Brett James.
For a "dreamer" really informative. Great video. Thanks!
Thanks for the concise video! I just subscribed!
Great sailboat ⛵️ sailing ⛵️ video! 😘⛵️😀 Mike from Missouri
I've watched this so many times to write info down ,I've developed British accent and a craving for afternoon tea 🍵, great video guys !!!
Hugely useful, thanks chaps.
This is a great video and you have a really awesome boat. It looks beautiful
Thanks guys, very informative.
That was interesting and informative. Great stuff; thanks for your efforts.
Brilliant, at ease video that was both educational and entertaining.
Love your boat!
Definitely my dream boat, with the SV Delos Amal 50 in close second!
Some years back I owned a miniature copy in keel design, of FairIsle, a Canadian Ontario built Bayfield 26.
A bowsprit cutter rigged, it sailed marvellously well, especially in the narrow Saint Lawrence channels and constant tacking upwind between Quebec City and Tadoussac. Never in a hurry, I preferred ease to speed, and most often sailed with the self tacking staysail, actually larger than a regular stay; and used the large genoa only for long quiet downwind sails along with the ebbing tide.
Be covid safe
Cheers
Wonderful video, glad to see monihull sailors doing these. Very good presentation
Excellent presentation. Not only did I learn a lot, I enjoyed your video. Many thanks.
Fantastic video! 👍🏻
Thanks! Good information!
horses for courses. we usually live on our 34 jeanneau (which we sailed to greece) in the summer and love the outdoor and indoor space. too small for overwintering in but then we come home. loving your sleeping area and lovely to see fraggle rock on your video.
I see a nice Bugle anchor as well (if not wrong), good choice!...well is just I got the same one 😉 Thanks for the very nice and instructive video and fair winds always for you guys, cheers
Wow , bloody great video,
Great Video, so much information and good explained.
Your boat beautifully. I love her line.
Great video and information
A wonderful concise informative video. A beautiful yacht you possess @ care for. Thank you.
I only have a 22 foot boat and will probably never have a boat of this size. This has still been an educational video though, you have been a fountain of good information. I have an 11 foot sailboat I use on the lake I live on and you are correct on your assessment of size differential.
Great video 👍 I have subscribed to your channel and I look forward to seeing your previous adventures as I catch up with all your other videos and dream of having a boat of my own to sail into the sunset 🌅
Really lovely and informative docies..
Keep it up
Great video and very informative.