A great selection of boats. Someone would have thrilling and easy escapes on any of these. They will be quick off the dock and easy to square away at the end of the day (maybe thirty minutes on either end). Ultimately, in my mind, the winner will be determined by the new captain--which boat goes out next season and is sailed and enjoyed, and which boat will lag in the yard with a block-and-tackle obsessive and an endless punch list. Thank you for posting.

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

Excellent point! And thanks for watching!

The best channel about sailing!

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

As always, thank you! And happy New Year!

Right in north lake Champlain, was stationed there in the 80’s

Great work ! Love your channel and look forward to your content!

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Yet another great episode!!! I think that the right boat won out this time ... love it! Two points I'd like to bring up: 1. I totally agree about the number of pictures on some of the adverts -- either it's the same picture from six angles, or the pictures follow no cohesive pattern through the boat and you don't know what you are looking at ... sometimes it might as well be a drunk monkey taking the pictures!!! 2. What is it about people listing upgrades that are older than 5 years -- That CAL 39 actually referenced 3 batteries from 1996 ... in two days it will be 2024!!! That's even beyond the expected lifespan of LiFePo4 batteries which are new technology!!! Can we all agree to stop that nonsense?!? OK ... rant over!!! Great episode!

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

Ha! You’re right, if the upgrade is more than 5 years old, maybe it shouldn’t be mentioned?!? Unless it’s a new engine, perhaps…

Great pick on the Tartan, what a deal for a 37 footer. The next two boats were also great picks, seriously considering a Sabre for my next boat. Nice shout out for Fair Haven NY, where my boats going to be based. Thanks for the episode , happy new year !

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Patrick and thanks for watching! Yes, that Tartan is sweet. And I love Sabres - can't go wrong there. I have sailed on one most of my life. Super, super boats! Let us know what you end up with! And happy New Year to you and yours.

Capt Q lives on thru you guys. (Much appreciated)

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

Captain Q=legend. But thank you for the kind words!

Looking forward to the next vid! ❤️

Love the show guys. Gives a spot on of what I should be looking for.

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir!

A little bit overpriced, but it's negotiable.❤

The Tartan looked in best condition but my choice would be Cal 39 great boat.

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

And the most fun!

I’ve not said anything but you are using the word ‘seamanship” incorrectly. It means the skill, techniques, or practice of handling a ship or boat at sea.

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

Yes. But it does also include maintenance of a vessel.

@boatfools

5 ай бұрын

I suppose we could change it to ship husbandry, but it just doesn’t have the same ring to it… Alternatives?

i just bought that sabre 30.... shes as good as she looked. surveyed out well for a boat that age

@boatfools

4 ай бұрын

Ah! Fantastic! Sweet boat. Thanks for sharing that information. The season is almost here. Happy sailing!

@fedupdomer5654

4 ай бұрын

ended up at 14.5k cant beat that. the hallett sails are not in that good shape, but the norths were clean and good. cheers@@boatfools

@boatfools

4 ай бұрын

Aces! Well done!

Bought a beautiful 78 36ft C&C comparable to all these for $10k

@boatfools

3 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Where did you find her? NY? Or elsewhere? Congratulations! Curious to know what the asking price was and if you talked them down or was it just a super deal? Thanks for watching and good luck with your new ride!

Motor yacht? Wait till he exceeds his CO2 limit and is denied diesel purchase. He will miss a sailboat…