This Sailboat was FREE! Should we keep it? | Sailbros Ep. 51
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- In this video we continue working on our sailboat project and get to check out an awesome Cheoy Lee 36.
We also get to try out a new toy. A Shapeoko CNC router! We are looking forward to making some really cool stuff with it.
A free boat? Sounds to good to be true right? Its a 1984 Catalina 30. It needs a bit of work but nothing major from what I have found. Let us know what you think.
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I know this is an aging video now but man what good fortune. That is in way better shape than any free boat I have ever seen. A free Catalina 30 that requires minimal small task items to have tons of fun. You have been given the dream of many. Don't play it down so much. Lots of folks would consider this boat the opportunity of a lifetime as a boat of this caliber is otherwise out of reach for them. Be happy.
We love our Catalina 30.... 1983 MK I Tall Rig. We got her for free 18 months ago. We re-engined her, replaced all the plumbing and countertops and sinks. All new Garmin electronics.... too much to list here. We got caught in a gnarly squall on Long Island Sound last season, and she performed flawlessly. She’s a beast of a boat. A lot tougher than you’d think for a “coastal cruiser”. Super comfy and roomy for a 30 footer. If you keep yours, you’ll fall in love!
P.S. Make sure you re-glaze and re-seal the windows! Catalina Direct sells a kit.
Catalina 30 is a miracle boat. Tons of fun, sails well, acres of room inside. There’s a reason they sold about 6500 of them.
Holy mackerel, can you imagine them all lined up, 6500 of the buggers!? That's staggering mate - thank you for that info.
Maybe almost 7000. It’s also in the Sail boat hall of fame. Frank Butler the man behind Catalina Yachts just recently passed away. Any owner could call him about any problem and he would call or talk to them personally.
I have had a Catalina 27 and two Catalina 30's. I love these boats. I find it very roomy for a thirty. The engine is crazy easy to work on. You can even remove the kitchen island and it provides even more access to the engine. Its easy to sail and forgiving. Comfy ride for a 30 thanks to its wide beam. More Catalina 30's have been built than any other so there are so many people that still own them (like me). There is a huge online presence and people have added so many different options over the years. I think you will love it. I own two sailboats. A Macgregor 26X for trailer trips and this for comfy days and nights on the Chesapeake. I plan to sail the 30 up and down the east coast, from maritime Canada to the Caribbean. Not a boat for crossing the Atlantic, but for sure it handles coastal sailing with ease.
The amount of info and availability of parts for these boats is very refreshing coming from an older boat fore sure. It does seem like a very comfortable boat and I think the wife will really like that! Excited to sail it!
Beautiful boats. God bless him for keeping the dream alive..
I really like the music on this video and the IP 31. Video…. I love the dreamy quality of the music. Clean Fender sound
Your soundtracks are always great. Really enjoy the content guys. Thanks.
You are so very fortunate to get a yacht for free, I would love to be in that situation even with the work that's needed id give my right arm to be in that position, well done and love the video mate, and the thumbs down people, get a life.
Ben, you can come out and race with us again and get all the sailing experience you want anytime. I've found racing is a great teacher. You're out in conditions you wouldn't normally go out in (like the race you came along on), there's almost always close encounters, and you have to trim the sails to direction you need to go, not go the direction you're trimmed for. Another nice video, liked seeing Bill and Sea Gypsy in it.
We will definitely take you up on that offer! Thanks Bill.
What an absolute blessing (sure it will be a lot of work but that is what people like us do) how fantastic
I had a Jaguar 27, (1974) which was actually really a Catalina 27 made under licence in UK. It was beautiful and a great boat to learn on, very sea worthy but forgiving of a clumsy beginner. I hope you enjoy every day with her
I wish I knew the good people who gives boats away for free. I would not even think twice. Hope the previous owner feels better soon and finds the strength to finish his other boat. 💪
I was given a Pearson 26 for free, also offered this same boat a Catalina 30 for free but moving the Catalina was a problem . Would have liked the C30 more but free is free and the Pearson 26 fits lake sailing a bit better ( least that is what I keep telling myself )
Tons of free boats here in Michigan, most are junk though! Call around to the marinas they don't want them!
@@strietermarinesurvey1415 I'm in Europe and visit marinas often. Unfortunately, here I haven't found any such deals yet. Owners here always want money even for those vessels that are falling to pieces. I understand that in some situations it may actually be cheaper to buy a new boat than restoring, but I really am dreaming of restoring.
The absolute best way to learn sailing is to volunteer and crew on your local beer-can weekday (PHRF) race boats. Racers are always looking for crew and you will learn what makes a boat go fast, what boats can handle, and make friends in the sailing community. Catalina 30s are great family cruisers that are well made production boats. Very strong user association, and Catalina Direct has all the parts you may need. They are a tad slow since they trade room for performance, but that is no big deal. Your old boat has much more character and style. Since you are redoing the interior you have the advantage of looking at efficiencies of modern day designs and incorporating those features in your CL.
Taking part in my first race this weekend!
Thanks for posting and sharing. Neat to see how the shop has come together.
If you don't want the Catalina, I might be willing to take it
First time watching and enjoying the show. I like the Free boat and with you keeping it is a very good decision.
Great show!
Nice find! I was looking at Catalina 30 and banged my head on the ceiling so I passed. Look forward to seeing how it progresses.
That’s a pretty useable, functional boat. You can have some good trips in that.
Congrats on your "new to You" Catalina. They are pretty good boats. I had a chance to sail a bit smaller version and it was awesome. Having 2 boats simultaneously could be challenging time-wise but I hope your family and friends will help.
And I love your fancy toys )))) Way to go!!! Going hi-tech )))) Terrific!
We'll see how it goes. We seem to enjoy getting ourselves into more projects! Thanks for watching!
I love your life! Super stoked !!! Stay safe and healthy you guys!
Very nice Catalina. Keep it for sure.
Hi there, if you garbage can isn't big enough, send me over! LOL Cheers, on your new boat!
I'm a huge Catalina fan! I had a 1974 Catalina 27 for a number of years. I terribly miss having a boat! I'm hoping to have my own in the coming year or 2.
Love a Catalina!
Cool. How exciting that you have another project. This should be fun.
What an awesome boat...You guys fix that boat up and you have a blue water cruiser....Wish you would make a video fixing that boat up....?????
I had a pisces engine that was badass, 42 years old and had compression like it was brand new...more torque than most other marine motors.
No such thing as a free boat, of course, but that one looks a lot better than most of what I've seen... Looking forward to seeing you add this into the mix! Your CNC router looks really cool! You might want to think about buying a dust collector at some point. WAY better than a shop vac, and would help with any other woodworking tools, including the spindle sander you were using...
thx for sharing mate,..looking forward to some sailing adventures.. fair winds guys
I like it... not hard to finish up and wind up with a jewel.
Survived a nasty Salish Sea 60 knot storm in a C30 and was knocked down twice and boat rounded up on a dime, saved my ass and have had much respect for them ever since. Would love to have one to puddle around the Carrib in. How in lord's name do you find a free boat in that kind of shape?? I wish!
Wow. Hopefully we can share your journey with the new boat.
Cool! Looking forward to seeing the progress on the new boat.
Welcome back boys!
Thanx for sharing!
yes take the free boat. Catalina 30 are popular. they're like the Toyota of sailboats
I live coastal Georgia, I ll take it if you don't want, ---- but lucky you!!! Uh--- get to work and enjoy!
Keep it, Clean it and continue vlogging about it as things get fixed! Looks like you've got the skills and contacts to turn to, if you need help.
wow you can't beat that price :) She's in great shape. Cheers from PEI Canada, get out on the water! :)
I like the part of this video where you have someone advise on solutions of problems they had. Case in point the declamation of drawers, fix without rebuilding new. I'm sure you did that too. I just don't remember see it.
I have a 1984 Catalina 25. It's the best boat I've ever owned!
Keep the Catalina for now. The commitment is for as long as it is fun. When the slip rent gets to be too much, sell it and move on. The boat looks to be in pretty good shape over all and with a little SailBros magic it will be even better.
I would have taken her ..I'm 64 now live in wisconsin I'm moving to Florida this Fall I hope I can get in the Grove and find a cool boat like that 👍🇺🇸
What a find !
Cool boat for free can’t beat that
Great video,many thanks I am looking free boat to continue sailing alone around the world. Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai
The Catalina 30 is a remarkably strong boat and quite forgiving, underestimated for a number of reasons, but when compared to others in her range, one will be surprised. There is a Catalina 30 owner's fleet in Kenah. They meet at least once per month and offer considerable experience and knowledge specific to the C30, including just about anything one needs to know from engine work, the hull, rigging, etc. Almost every Harvest Moon Regatta, a 150 mile off-shire race in October from Galveston to Port Aransas has at least one C30 and they come home with good results. The local group is Fleet 10. Next meeting is first Saturday in April, 10:00 at Waterford clubhouse (their March meeting was today). See you there!
I have been reading a lot of good stuff about them for sure. I really want to do the Harvest moon the year. Maybe I’ll stop by the next meeting. Thanks for the info
Good score I have been on the lookout for a deal like that but every one I find is beyond repair for less then the value. That looks new compared to some I've looked at. Heck that looks new compared to some $5k boats I've looked at
I could enjoy something like that.
It looks great. I live at Lake Conroe, Tx, on an old Morgan that needs scrapped. I really, really could use it (to live on) if you guys don't want it.
Yes you are back post more often
Hello there, it’s Walter from California, and I’m a moment from being homeless. I’m looking to live on a boat. I’m currently working on a friends house while staying there. I had been renting it over the last 7 years but since the COVID-19 AND A JOB SHUTDOWN. I’m looking for a new Direction. I’ve always had a dream to own my own boat. End the end, I’m hoping to find the right boat that I can fix up while while improving my selling skills. Thanks for your Channel.
Nothing better than a free old sailboat! -Rebecca
As you said, no boat is free. Someone will have to pay something. I really like the CNC machine. I could use that for a lot of things. I have a 1978 Columbia 10.7 which I'm restoring. Lots of part could be replaced. Good luck
Nice, I've never seen a "Free Boat".
It's a start!
Hold the tiller extension like a microphone and put it on your lap. This will take a bit of getting used to bc I saw you holding it up and like a frying pan. The reason I say this is it’s just a better way to do it and you will move your rudder less. This will make you go a little faster because it reduces drag when you keep your rudder as straight as possible. Also you will sail straighter and have an easier time reacting to puffs and shifts and waves and things. If it’s hard to steer with a tiller that’s called weather helm. You can adjust the tuning of your sails and the boat to fix this. You may already know all this but you said somewhere you don’t have a ton of experience so here’s a few tips!
Oh hell yes! I bought a new 1982 Catalina 25.. the 30 was my dream boat but I didn’t have $60,000 in 82. Awesome boat. I got to sail a Choi Lee 48 catch back in 1980. That’s a great boat. But take the 30. Did it come with a trailer! Is it a tall rig with a wing keel ? I’m 69 now and can’t anymore so do it while you’re young!
Score! Hope it all works out. That c n c is bad ass!
I have a 1975 model 27 Catalina in Blue and white.. From Grand Rapids MI. She up in Tobamorry Ontario Canada nowadays..
One word: Yes
I’ve heard it said that “anything for free is worth saving up for!” There’s either going to be a lot of work or money to get it going again
It's kind of a nice problem to have, there's always the option of trailering the boat to your property and eliminate the marina fees. Having it close too the majority of your tools etc will definitely enhance the repairs schedule if any.
That automated router could be a money maker. I see a few people including myself that need to replace their ports but you destroy the trim in the process. I didn't know what I was going to do. I thought about having stainless sheet machined on a water saw. But if you can make teak trim I would be a customer. I ended up just patching, filling and painting the teak and living with it. Cheoy Lee Offshore 33 Ketch.
I’m definitely looking into making some money with it. That trim is tricky. I destroyed most of mine removing it too. It was so thin from being sanded over the years anyways. I’ve been trying to figure out how to remake the trim for a long time now. I think this is going to work though. When it comes time to replace your trim let me know. Maybe I can cut some out for you!
@@SailBros Will do. It reminds me of a water saw for wood.
Glad to see you back, I'll be watching you as you start your new project.
I second the "Smile" comment. Also, I dock in the same marina as where that C30 was. Tonight I was just watching a spate of Sailboat videos to get motivated to work on my Baba 30 all weekend, and ran across your channel. Thought I would drop you a note. BTW - Nice Shop!
Well thanks for checking out the channel and hopefully you've been motivated!
That Catalina looks bigger than my house. Right what you say about nothing is free, but an opportunity to go larger.
Hot damn! That's a great find. The Yanmar alone is gold. What a spacious boat for a 30. Good luck with it.
Ya I'd be happy with the kicker motor the Yanmar and the rigging it's all good stuff Hahahha
Have you looked at other free boats? I have. This one is a peach! I hope someone fixed it and that she is sailing.
that schooner capt. kidd in Kemah , tex. just off the boardwalk.
Yeah we know Captain Joe! Ben crews on the Kidd also. It's a cool boat.
One for you and one for your Brother.
Nice boat!
Your shop is looking sweet, the new boat looks like a great idea, if anything give it some TLC and make a hefty profit, great vid guys.
Good beginning boat
That Gaff schooner in the middle of the video, looks like a Colvin Gazelle, I wonder if it was.
I have to say between the deadpan chill narration and the snappy trap beat tune in the beginning, you could be reading penthouse forum and it would work.
Thanks!
Dude very nice👍🇺🇸
Good things happen to good people! Can you tell me how much standing headroom? Is the headroom highest in the center and taper off on the sides? A Catalina 30 may be my next boat if I can stand up in it (I am 6'1). Thanks!
Lucky, by all means keep it!
Nice !
You're young ... have many more boats(?), to own. Go for it!
i know all about that boat .ive worked on it .
a really good glass guy named Johnny repaired the fire damage . that motor likes alot of glow plug
Really? It's a small world isn't it. I'd be interested to hear more about it.
@@SailBros
b-6 same marina
Hint: Put breakers on all the individual circuits using something like "Blue Sea Systems ST Blade Fuse Blocks". You have complete control of the fuses that should have blown, way before any fire and damage. Use the proper gauge wire for the load--I do not think who ever wired it knew what they were doing. Most devices say what the recommended wire size should be.
Will do. Going to completely rewire the boat.
Rule #1 if you want to become a better sailor, always wear a personal floatation device as soon as you leave the dock, otherwise you may not live long enough to become a skilled sailor. Second, take a US Sailing or ASA basic keelboat course. Your local power squadron will also often provide free safety and skill classes. Eventually work your way up through the accreditation curriculum to at least bare boat cruising. Third, find out where in your area there are local “beer can” races and weekend sanctioned races such as by OYRA. Best way to build your sailing skills is working your way up the racing ranks on other people’s boats.
Hello I want a big free boat. Nice video. Saludos
Good Luck and remember the old saying. Never look a Gift horse in the mouth. I had a 30 wish I never sold it.
When the vac is on just turn up the music lol,looks good bud,bin watching your boat build since the start ,took a while but you kept going and its paying off for you boys now.
Keep it! :) Love your videos :)
I'm just north of Houston and will buy her as-is
Keep it heck yea!!
give it to me, no just kidding. I guess I'm gonna enjoy watching more boat projects.
You're right about that CNC router as bad ass. I was just thinking about custom finish trim for my Hunter 32 interior.
That would be perfect! Maybe we could do a deal?
Maybe! Let me get all of mine done so I’m a little better at it. I definitely want to put the cnc to work though. Send me an email sailbros89@gmail
Its amazing only 3 extra feet of length but 2 or 3 times more space.
cool job man...
The wooden windows look very professional. But will they be waterthight? And what after couple of years. I prefer marine windows.
The windows are adhered to the outside of the cabin. They are watertight. I'm just adding a trim ring to the interior to finish it off
Watch Craigslist it happens all the time! They get behind in there dock fees and le it go.
first thing I see is it is DRY.... so it's simple work, as must as you want to put into it... Some staining , redo the cushions ... I don't recall you speaking of the sails , but that would be relevant
I want to see that boat shining while it's working on the high seas it doesn't mean anything when it's sitting at dock looking good in which the inside looks good except for the floor, it should be looking good Wireless sailing
Catalinas are great boats, Sail the shit out of it and dont worry about fixing it up for a year.
Get it bro! Grip it and rip it
Hmmm since you're already using a router why not round those frames over will look more hand crafted!