$160,000 Sailboat Purchase - Ep 205 - Lady K Sailing

This week we look at buying $160,000 sailboats and what's currently on the market. We also talk about changing the steering in a sailboat and different sailboat models for cruising the Caribbean. Bonus, Tim's favorite boat makes an appearance!
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  • @hansclaesson
    @hansclaesson11 ай бұрын

    1980 I bought a Hallberg Rassy 352 and I still have it, 43 years of the greatest pleasure, sailing with familj, friends and very many times singel handed. The best!!

  • @partick49
    @partick49 Жыл бұрын

    Tim, could you do a section in one of your videos of "asking price" and 'bought price", and what the average percentage differance is?

  • @bugman-ir8cw
    @bugman-ir8cw Жыл бұрын

    First...just in time....I woke up to our first snow this morning...

  • @LadyKSailing

    @LadyKSailing

    Жыл бұрын

    YAY! and YIKES!

  • @jeffhidalgo8457

    @jeffhidalgo8457

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, in New Hampshire

  • @scottireland5414
    @scottireland5414 Жыл бұрын

    Bristol 45.5 has a long fin keel. It is not a full keel. However, the prop is in a skeg/rudder aperture like a full keel.

  • @SirSmokeAlot8866
    @SirSmokeAlot8866 Жыл бұрын

    Dude I really love your channel and this series! I'm out for a boat atm (actually loved the Bavaria 37) and I will book an hour consultation with you to learn if this is the correct boat for me. Also love that you don't take 200 $/h.. 60$ is very reasonable and I'll gladly pay that to get your expertis! See you very soon my man :)

  • @kevindowd7769
    @kevindowd776911 ай бұрын

    Great channel Tim… Thank You!

  • @3rdWest
    @3rdWest Жыл бұрын

    Good episode and all good looking boats. :D Keep 'em comin'!

  • @saltydogfarm
    @saltydogfarm Жыл бұрын

    I'm loving the C&C Landfall. I haven't got her yet but I'm on the hunt!

  • @joseantoniorecart1036
    @joseantoniorecart1036 Жыл бұрын

    Hello ,i love this channel ,my favorite sailboat is the HANS CHRISTIAN 48T , the same one from Sailing FAIR ISLE .Greetings from a Canadian Chilean Sailboat Lover ..

  • @tomhenry4993
    @tomhenry4993 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video!

  • @kattnhatt
    @kattnhatt Жыл бұрын

    Never sailed but I love the Hallberg- Rassy in one ofyour videos.

  • @wesanderson7918
    @wesanderson7918 Жыл бұрын

    Love the episodes Tim, hope you’ll keep doing this up to a million dollars.

  • @RichardSwinton
    @RichardSwinton Жыл бұрын

    I like the beneteau 473 oceanis. 2001 would be fine

  • @Grabacr47
    @Grabacr47 Жыл бұрын

    I'm just between a Beneteau 45 and a 48...probably will get the best deal of the two!!!

  • @pacifico4268
    @pacifico4268 Жыл бұрын

    The interior overhead on the Barvaria looks like the inside of a commercial airliner!

  • @russellmurphy8111
    @russellmurphy8111 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and advice!!!

  • @donlindell1994
    @donlindell1994 Жыл бұрын

    Catalina 470 sits at the top of my list. Seems like the best balance of ocean credibility, comfort, and fancy lounge chairs for my wife. Price is in this same range but I have concerns about what refits might be lurking. That one in New York has been sitting for awhile…

  • @francleo2002
    @francleo2002 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Great episode! I can't afford one (yet), but they surely are super-tempting, as to restructure finances to reach these beauties!! Thanks for this great set of boats. They are just incredible!

  • @CanAm_Sailing
    @CanAm_Sailing Жыл бұрын

    Wow, great video along with some awesome sailboat. Bavaria & the Catalina 42… dream boats😊sailboat

  • @bobdailey9533
    @bobdailey95337 ай бұрын

    Love the Oceanis! Good job Tim

  • @CanAm_Sailing
    @CanAm_Sailing Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video with a two awesome sailboats, dream boats. Bavaria & the Catalina 42

  • @rainfinger
    @rainfinger Жыл бұрын

    Great job, teaching the ropes.

  • @87sport
    @87sport Жыл бұрын

    really enjoyed this episode, watched three times

  • @juanvargas2776
    @juanvargas2776 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with the amel and bristol being excellent options. As for my favorite, I will mention a few, like a passport 42ac, a bristol 43.3 or a 45.5, a shannon 43 or 50 ketch and hinckley sou'wester or a Bermuda mid 40s! Hopefully, next year I be able to pick an example of the previously mentioned vessels!

  • @gnsmk357
    @gnsmk357 Жыл бұрын

    Great job.

  • @ericbuckner8182
    @ericbuckner8182 Жыл бұрын

    Great show . I’m all about the 40 foot jennies. Single handed .

  • @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar
    @WavedancerWesterlyfulmar Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your help. Santorini is on my list of possibles. Husband loves the marimu but WAY out of our price range unless we win the lottery. Currently a 160k listing in Italy on YachtWorld that I showed husband immediately after sharing this video with him.

  • @TheSchoolCircle0311
    @TheSchoolCircle0311 Жыл бұрын

    I love the big heavy battleship ocean crossers. you picked some great examples for this price point. Why do I always like the expensive ones?

  • @87sport
    @87sport Жыл бұрын

    Not sure how much you may have touched on this but it would be interesting to see videos on Nonsuch, gaff rigs, junk rigs, etc. I think some "out of the box" boats would be cool. love the videos!

  • @roblewis1907
    @roblewis1907 Жыл бұрын

    I love your quick qualification of the Skag hung comment. Bavaria’s are great boats for the those fin folks. LOL have fun.

  • @Sailin_Knot_Workin
    @Sailin_Knot_Workin Жыл бұрын

    Once again, a great episode! We're looking for a Hans Christian 33 or similar (that has the pullman berth). Got our eyes on a couple...

  • @AwsomeLifeofBrian
    @AwsomeLifeofBrian Жыл бұрын

    Go over your favorite boat with a certfied marine surveyor to detail post purchase expenses for sea worthiness! Mahalo!

  • @mikewiggins63
    @mikewiggins63 Жыл бұрын

    Love these vids. Informative, and without the fluff. My budget is $250k, but am having a difficult time finding a good one here in the Philippines. I will keep looking, and a few do come up here, but nothing that is exceptional. Not looking for a project. Thank you for your effort!

  • @phedrob3735
    @phedrob37357 ай бұрын

    I was on a friend's Bavaria. I couldn't believe how thin the lay-up was. Be vary careful about former charter boats. Nobody really knows how they've been used/abused. You could easily find yourself shelling out for a new suite of sails way before you thought you'd need to

  • @bboyda4399
    @bboyda4399 Жыл бұрын

    I love the Gossard 44 ketches

  • @paulgomm3157
    @paulgomm3157 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a bit of an old-fashioned guy when it comes to yachts and in my wish list is the flying 35 designed by uffa fox but if money was not an issue I am rather taken by any of the spirt yachts over 40 foot if only I was not a boat builder and sailing instructor I might of had the cash to buy a dream yacht

  • @sergest-pierre6160
    @sergest-pierre6160 Жыл бұрын

    Agree with you on the the Bavaria. Good coastal cruiser to sail around the islands. Very little use during COVID years for charters. Be careful with the Amel. These are complex boat with complicated system that will need to be replaced if not already done. The Bristol looks better to me. I Also Like the Beneteau 45 but there is only one for sale at Mooring charter now and they are all hurricane damaged. Not for me. Great video.

  • @benmadden9413
    @benmadden9413 Жыл бұрын

    Randy from Captain Q did a great video on quadrants , the bolts attaching to the cable should be on the same side and used as locking nuts . Not one on ether side 👍.

  • @pjakobs
    @pjakobs Жыл бұрын

    so, found your channel today and already binged my way from 60k to 160k. As you would, when the boat is on the hard. Mine is rather at the other end of the spectrum, a Sirius 26 (Streuer, not the Canadian one) and that also sort of defines what my current dream boat is: a Sirius 310 DS or a 35DS, with the 35 mainly being desireable since the longer hull makes for nicer proportions. The beauty of those boats is, that through the decksaloon layout, they offer the living room of a 40ft/45ft boat on 31/35ft and still are considered to be sailing really well. Here in the Baltic, choices of marinas shrink, when you go above 40ft and 6ft draft, especially so among the Danish islands

  • @trevorm9767
    @trevorm9767 Жыл бұрын

    Tim thanks for all the videos, any set plans for heading back down south on Lady K? Would love to watch another series out in the Caribbean the water.

  • @seandenny1553
    @seandenny1553 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video I’m a fan of the 41.1 though I definitely can’t argue about that 45 and I don’t wanna project boat I want something I can go sailing on I’m just trying to get it for around that price may be a little bit more just worried about charter boats being too worn out appreciate the information just hunting for my yacht dream

  • @suhan8382
    @suhan8382 Жыл бұрын

    Beneteau 42 CC is my favorite boat it has bigger size too but out of my budget

  • @mariuszkijowski2180
    @mariuszkijowski2180 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode! Tnak you very much :) My dream boat - Noordkaper 40 Made from aluminum if possible.

  • @gregjacobs3700
    @gregjacobs3700 Жыл бұрын

    Anti seize on all bolts. We use the copper stick type for convenience.

  • @richardwheeler103
    @richardwheeler103 Жыл бұрын

    Have to laugh at myself, Tim. You're sitting there in your beer tee shirt and as you started out your video, I thought for a second you said, "This episode is brought to you by Bryan and Michelob! Wouldn't that be awesome!

  • @aeastman59
    @aeastman59Ай бұрын

    we havent decided but want one with a pilot house... maybe a gulf...

  • @jeffhidalgo8457
    @jeffhidalgo8457 Жыл бұрын

    Ahoy Tim! I'm looking at a Dickerson 37 ketch 1985 tomorrow morning.

  • @joshua3113
    @joshua3113 Жыл бұрын

    I really think the person 385 checks all my boxes. Plus the price is great. Center cockpit, 2 cabins, fin keel skeg hung rudder. I really like that layout

  • @Mike-uc1eu

    @Mike-uc1eu

    Жыл бұрын

    385 did for me as well. I have hull#21. Love it.

  • @intotheunknown804
    @intotheunknown804 Жыл бұрын

    My dream boat is the Sirius 35 or 40 DS but my more realistic boat is a Oceanis 34.1 or 38.1

  • @ronauger
    @ronauger Жыл бұрын

    Shannon 47/52 for me. If I had to pick a Beneteau, it would be the 57

  • @mountaindweller9118
    @mountaindweller9118 Жыл бұрын

    I owned a Bene 41.1 and have sailed the 45 and 48 in rather spirited blue water conditions. These boats are all great in coastal small chop and perform well in light wind conditions, but will knock your teeth out in the open ocean. The comfort ratio on the 45 is 20.99, which is about as low as you can go and the capsize ratio is not that great at 2.14. Great coastal cruisers and Caribbean island hoppers, but not something I want to cross an ocean with. When buying a boat, the first question you need to ask yourself is what is your mission?

  • @idiotbob5026
    @idiotbob5026 Жыл бұрын

    island packet, pacific sea craft. own a Catalina, owned 26 Columbia mkll

  • @robd8577
    @robd8577 Жыл бұрын

    Love to watch the occasional episode but you made a subscriber when you spoke about "letting" your partner go ashore in the Bahamas during your firearms onboard episode. Real men know that they can empower and support their partner. BZ to you Sir.

  • @matthiashampel1442
    @matthiashampel1442 Жыл бұрын

    I agree the oceanis is a good one but....I would go with the Amel...

  • @andreahuntjens3763
    @andreahuntjens3763 Жыл бұрын

    Great Video!

  • @jesuschrist-alphaomega
    @jesuschrist-alphaomega Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for everything you do for us. You described my perfect boat. Perfect for island hopping n safe enough to cross oceans. In mast furling generator. Air conditioning massive tankage. And all new sails n rigging. So what is it? Oh ya 200 to 300k.

  • @jesuschrist-alphaomega

    @jesuschrist-alphaomega

    Жыл бұрын

    @@robertgranafei2781 lol I am looking for that range 200 to 300k with 100 to 200 down payment

  • @petercholmondeley5083
    @petercholmondeley5083Ай бұрын

    Just a bit concerned that in charter there would be unreported groundings that causes hidden damage. 😮

  • @christiancowley
    @christiancowley Жыл бұрын

    Great episode. Can you do a west coast special at some point...I realize you are a Great Lakes dude but you probably can pull it off.

  • @jvodan
    @jvodan Жыл бұрын

    Would you cross the pacific in an Oceanis 45 ? Context I live in Australia where 2nd hand boats are a lot more expensive so the retirement plan is to buy in US/caribian or UK/Med and sail home the long way taking 5 to 10 years to do it. Realistic dream boat for me a moody late 90's 42 center cockpit. Unlimited money a HH 44 hybrid Cat

  • @sailingyachtlifevsyeanonot7621
    @sailingyachtlifevsyeanonot7621 Жыл бұрын

    i'm right there with you also a favorite of Oceanis for it's proper owner state room ... if not most pilot house/deck saloons in the 50 range also give you big owner state rooms , typically ugly ass boats but i like that kind of trawler layout (a trawler with free propulsion that is)

  • @akromafia
    @akromafia Жыл бұрын

    Two options with in-mast furling. Great idea for short handing, but what happens when the furling gear craps out and you need to shorten sail? Also, why’s a ketch best for ocean passages. I would have thought all the extra rigging would be a pain in the %#$$ (although I’m thinking short handed).

  • @southernpaths2986
    @southernpaths2986 Жыл бұрын

    As tempting as the big 40 plus footers are, if I have 160,000 I’m looking for a Hallberg Rassy 36 mkii , Catalina 387, IP 350/380 or something along those lines.

  • @svechappe6075
    @svechappe6075 Жыл бұрын

    Was surprised to hear that both the Bristol and Amel only had 50 hp diesels. Pretty low for 45 foot boats, especially the Bristol with its heavy displacement. Otherwise, both look to be nice boats for their age.

  • @dabush6380
    @dabush6380 Жыл бұрын

    Are you using a new light, I ask because your face is glowing! It could just be me. As always love the video, I enjoy listening to you talk about boats, the passion and knowledge you have is truly inspiring. Even though I have never been on anything bigger than a 20' pontoon boat on a lake in the middle of the desert, sad days. lol

  • @LadyKSailing

    @LadyKSailing

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep - was testing it and I think it was too bright

  • @Sailing.Bon.Vivant
    @Sailing.Bon.Vivant Жыл бұрын

    About the beneteau oceanis 45 but personally I'm not a fan of the long galey, I'd prefer the L shape. and get a saloon on both both sides.

  • @jmsask
    @jmsask Жыл бұрын

    My favourite has to be Oyster but I have a Cool-aid budget 😳

  • @xmanprime3328
    @xmanprime3328 Жыл бұрын

    Cheoy Lee 68 motorsailer!

  • @Lifes-Adventures
    @Lifes-Adventures Жыл бұрын

    Good episode. Any hurricane damage on the 2015 45 Oceanis?

  • @murphymagic33
    @murphymagic33 Жыл бұрын

    good

  • @normanplotkin8105
    @normanplotkin8105 Жыл бұрын

    What do you think about the newer Oceanis 30 from Beneteau?

  • @four4xxxx
    @four4xxxx Жыл бұрын

    Boat I'll be looking to buy in 12mth, Catalina 387 or 400 mk2, both Aft cabin.

  • @901blitz
    @901blitzАй бұрын

    Why do you say one wants a ketch to cross the ocean? More sails to manage 24/7 and a single masted boat with proper mail reefs and twin foresail furling seems much better and simpler to manage then a ketch? What factor am I missing?

  • @MrSimonious
    @MrSimonious Жыл бұрын

    I’d like a Southerly 38 or 42RS

  • @jcoghill2
    @jcoghill2 Жыл бұрын

    Your last comment is what I'm counting on because I'm nowhere near ready to buy yet.

  • @norcaldude707
    @norcaldude707 Жыл бұрын

    Love your episodes, I've learned a ton! Just a little video feedback, seems like the contrast or something is a little odd (maybe high contrast with some smoothing added?). The light is great, but I'm guessing it's adding a little bit of editing changeup for you. Figured since you're in the new studio some feedback might be helpful. Keep up the great videos!

  • @LadyKSailing

    @LadyKSailing

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks yes, too much light. Was testing it out :) thanks

  • @norcaldude707

    @norcaldude707

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LadyKSailing I'm excited to see how your studio comes together!

  • @Ruckusnuts
    @Ruckusnuts Жыл бұрын

    What do you think about a Vagabond 42 or the line in general?

  • @Daithi354
    @Daithi354 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure increments of 10k make sense at this stage

  • @karllewis735
    @karllewis735 Жыл бұрын

    First, what's your shirt say, in full? Second, I've fallen in love with your boat's slightly taller sister, the Oceanis 54. Every once-in-a-while I find myself just sort of idly, you know, casing banks or jewelry stores to rob, so I can maybe get one of these boats. Third, why wasn't the rudder bearing tube run, in fibreglass, up to the bottom of that stuffing box? That "mount it at the end of a run of radiator hose" just seems an open invitation to having it seize to the rudder stock. I mean, why wouldn't it? Set up the way it is, it has little incentive to ever move with respect to that rudder stock, and so seizing seem inevitable. I don't think I've ever heard of a propeller shaft where the stuffing box was not mounted to the top of the shaft tube. (Though, I'd have to allow that those engage in much higher RPMs than a rudder shaft ought.)

  • @wadesappington4426
    @wadesappington4426 Жыл бұрын

    Absolute dream boat would be Oyster 495 but I would have to win the lottery first.

  • @remogirlato2296
    @remogirlato2296 Жыл бұрын

    ever skip thru a bene Sense? i like that...uhhh...monomaran is it? design spec

  • @phillies4eva
    @phillies4eva Жыл бұрын

    That bristol 45.5 is beautiful but a beta marine 50 is hilarious underpowered for a boat that size. I would be surprised if she hits 6 kts at full power and into any kind of wind you could be looking at a dangerous situation.

  • @LJ-jq8og
    @LJ-jq8og Жыл бұрын

    BUT, as some of your experienced commenters warned ⚠ Some BVI charter buyer experiences were absolute NIGHTMARES ❗ for the buyers (Go read some of the comments in the previous video). BASED on what I have read I would NEVER buy from them without a local lawyer down there, and IRON-CLAD contractual language so they don't "perennially" delay your taking possession. IMO they sell all the time, so they KNOW how to play games with poor inexperienced BUYERS. BE CAREFUL PEOPLE... Remember this is not their FIRST RODEO....⚠

  • @LadyKSailing

    @LadyKSailing

    Жыл бұрын

    THIS is a very GOOD example of EXACLTY what's wrong with BUYING a sailboat ⚠⚠❗❗ One person on ONE video TYPES in CAPS and SYMBOLS ❗❗ in a scary way. The ACTUAL facts are - hundreds of charter boats are sold every year and of course, you will hear a bad story from time to time. BUT ❗❗ FEAR is not the answer. Get to know a GOOD charter COMPANY and GET a survey before you buy. I am sure there is a WRONG way to DO it. But the IS A right way as well. Without the FEAR MONgerING. Don't be afraid to shop people :)

  • @mikeh720

    @mikeh720

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LadyKSailing LOL - well responded!

  • @Grand-paws

    @Grand-paws

    Жыл бұрын

    For a long time I’ve looked at the charter boats at BVI. I can’t understand why more people do that the purchasing there. I’ve wasted so much time in the US dealing with lazy brokers and people that publish photos of their boats 10 years prior to the listing. Shopping in the US also sucks and has many delays. I highly agree with purchasing a charter boat and please give us more information!

  • @LJ-jq8og

    @LJ-jq8og

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mikeh720 Go ahead cowboy 😂 Pull that trigger. Let us know how it goes for you 😊

  • @LJ-jq8og

    @LJ-jq8og

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LadyKSailing Om Im careful alright, and I happen to know a lot more than I can let on for a variety of reasons right now. "Following your dreams" can bite you in the front and back if you are not vigilant. Having good judgment on the front end can make all the difference in life. Especially when contracting with people who have the "upper hand" in so many ways.

  • @ThatSandersboy
    @ThatSandersboy Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tim.. do you have a line on insurance for a "classic" I'm ready to transfer funds for a excellent Morgan 41 and after looking for liability insurance for the last week I'm a bit stunned. Nobody wants to insure it because I haven't had any other boat's and I have no sailing experience, the companies that are willing to take my money want to take all of it. Like 5 to 5800 a year. I live in Texas and it's at a nice marina waiting for me.. thanks 👍

  • @TheDigitalMermaid

    @TheDigitalMermaid

    Жыл бұрын

    I had a similar issue with my '81 C&C Landfall 38, my first boat. Only company I could get insurance from was Progressive (in Maryland). I did get $500k liability (marina required) and comprehensive.

  • @ThatSandersboy

    @ThatSandersboy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheDigitalMermaid I looked at progressive, they only insure under 35'. I put the boat in as a 34' on the online quote thing, came back with a $800 a year for liability coverage, which is fair.. that Xtra 6' for the 41' Morgan is unacceptable for some reason.

  • @TheDigitalMermaid

    @TheDigitalMermaid

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ThatSandersboy really!? I'm 38', no issues last February...

  • @ljukmr
    @ljukmr Жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim, I also love Oceanis, but you should also check Elan Impression 45. In my opinion is even better - better layout, more spaces and it doesn't have ugly arch on the top of coach roof ;) If you can find one with 2 cabins, 2 heads layout that is grate. One youtube review of this boat here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJ6l1tOro5DQmrg.html The prices for used ones in Europe were lower then Oceanis and practically you get the same boat. The only big downside is the steps in the saloon - but you get used to them as well. ;) I also can not afford one, but I have charted a few of them and they are really nice. In my opinion better value for money then Oceanis. My ultimate boat would be anyhow Amel, but that one is even further from my wallet ;)

  • @connannbarbarin3033
    @connannbarbarin3033 Жыл бұрын

    Bering 78

  • @billhollinshead7843
    @billhollinshead7843 Жыл бұрын

    Was the seizing caused by galvanic corrosion?

  • @LadyKSailing

    @LadyKSailing

    Жыл бұрын

    That and 40 years being in there I think

  • @kevio6868
    @kevio6868 Жыл бұрын

    Tim this sounds like it may be the new Lady K?

  • @LadyKSailing

    @LadyKSailing

    Жыл бұрын

    Some day!

  • @kevio6868

    @kevio6868

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LadyKSailing same here!

  • @billhanna8838
    @billhanna8838 Жыл бұрын

    Theresa similar amel in NZ for a 165K NZ dollars ,

  • @jimduke5545
    @jimduke5545 Жыл бұрын

    Easy answer: the bought and paid for Catalina 42😇

  • @jasonmcintosh2632
    @jasonmcintosh2632 Жыл бұрын

    "The mast isn't deck stepped." Do you prefer deck stepped masts? Why???

  • @LadyKSailing

    @LadyKSailing

    Жыл бұрын

    I said it wrong lol sorry. Meant it isn't keel stepped

  • @dougm5895
    @dougm5895 Жыл бұрын

    Salt water ruins a boat.

  • @williamstreet4304
    @williamstreet4304 Жыл бұрын

    I am not happy with you. You steal too much of my time. You provide the kind of review of world cruisers that I crave. Please stop. But I do have a request. I have spent some time on an Oyster 485. IMO Oyster provides a living space in the deck saloons that is just amazing. Yet I'm not aware of any episode commenting on an Oyster deck saloon. Also you tend to limit the size of boats for short handled sailing. My experience on the Oyster is that it can easily be sailed single-handed or short handled. Can you address the Oysters?

  • @superformOG
    @superformOG Жыл бұрын

    OH - SHE - AAN - ESS - listing to yank pronunciation makes my ears bleed.