If there's one thing I've learned about admiring all of these beautiful sailboats is that if I don't have unlimited funds I shouldn't buy a boat longer than 26 feet long, one without a fixed keel. I want a fiberglass, (not wood,) boat I can spend my time sailing and floating around on, reading and napping on for a week or 2 at a time, then load it up on a trailer and haul it home, and not spend most of my waking hours working on, worrying about, or tossing money into it. Sails in good shape, portable coolers for food and drinks, an electric trolling motor, battery-powered lighting, a pair of lithium batteries for aux power, jugs of water, sponge baths, a camp stove, and 4 or 5 flexible PV panels and I'm good to go. I can admire as they sweep me all of the majestic, teak an mahogany decked and trimmed boats dotted with glowing, polished brass and chrome, then I can go back to reading my book in peace. Captain Q and Ran-day satisfy my urges for more.

Randy , there isn't a person that could have given a more respectively honest opinion on the sailboat that you bought without maybe being negative to the previous owners . You explain everything very clearly without going on and on about one thing for ever . Very very well done ! Your honest and easy going nature shows with every word you speak . Thank you both once again for the great video's that you produce .

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

that's very kind of you, thank you! I love the boat and really looking forward to bringing her up to modern standards and getting in some sailing in the meantime :)

We absolutely loved this deep dive into your boat and can't wait to see more. Congrats RANDAY!

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

"if it aint broke, pretend you didn't see it." Also spent so many hours sitting and staring. So much to relate to. Thanks for the great video

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Ran-Day, 10 points, it floats. We saw it. 10 points for @captains camera work. 10 points for bathtub 🛀. 30 points 🥳

I have been looking forward to seeing this. A positive note on the mass of snakes is the value of the scrap copper! Excellent presentation as always and the new camera man did a good job too. Thanks for sharing.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Cameraman wasn't bad for a rookie, right? Yes, there will be piles of scrap copper for sure. Going to be very satisfying to get her up to ship shape. cheers!

This was very wholesome, it's clear the Captain isn't used to being behind the camera but he's doing an excellent job and seems like a true friend

Yeah, I had a Westerly sailboat with an electrical system that looked like that. What I did was to pull out all the unused cables. This took awhile, but when done, things were waaaay more simple and I improved after that. I believe if you pull out all the dead headed cables you will begin to get a grip on what is going on.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a nice gentle way to get started... and keep sailing at the same time. Good tip!

Sitting Catatonic!! LMBO!!! Hilarious!!à 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Great choice Ran Day, I loved this boat when you two revviewed it. Love the layout, I hope you have endless hours of enjoyment cruising the east coast in it. Just needs a little sweat equity and you're set. Well done sir

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed… just needs a little love and some modernization

What an intro! I can't wait to get to know you and your new boat better Ran-Day. What both of you are doing with the channel is just amazing.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, Elliot! Thank you!!

Nice looking boat Randal, Best of luck with her ( esp sorting out that wiring ) Look forward to hearing how the discoveries and remedial work go.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

lots to share... really looking forward to it. Thanks for watching!

The looks on his face! Priceless Gorgeous boat Ran-Day

Wow! Congratulations!!! She's beautiful and there's no doubt she'll be ship shape in no time. Keep us posted. Thank you! ⛵

Congratulations first mate on your new vessel. It's a beautiful sailboat... Once you finished it your way it will be beautiful... Thanks for sharing your lives with us.... Fare winds an following sea's guy's ✌🏼💗😊❣️

Beautiful boat, Randay - the amount of light down below is incredible, and I'm very jealous of that bathtub. I appreciate the electrical tangle of an old boat - the first impression is "oh no! I gotta do something about this" But remember that it's been sailing along just fine like that for decades now. First, do no harm. I found that after a few months I got familiar enough with everything to start pulling out old wiring, and eventually ended up with a nice big hairball of copper that was no longer connected to anything. Once all the unused wiring was removed - the original wiring was rather neat and trustworthy.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Love this approach... keeps the boat sailing as much as possible too :)

Ran-Day: Great tour and description of the host of little “gotchas” that come with buying anything used (i.e. car, boat, trailer, vacation home, etc…). My advice: buy several bottles of Goo-Gone to get rid of any adhesive left over after you peel off those red Dymo labels on the electrical panel, buy a couple bottles of 91% alcohol to get rid of those labels written with a Magic Marker, and buy a Brother label-making unit and start labelling everything with nice, easy-to-read, black on white 1/2” labels. Labelling switches, pumps, water lines, wire bundles, through holes, etc… makes a world of difference and adds a level of professionalism and clarity that can’t be beat. Pretty soon that Scheel 45 is going to look like it just came off the factory floor! Great job on everything you Captain Q do together! Looking forward to your next video update.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Darryl! You got it… great suggestion. I picked up a thermal printer (no running ink) to do the trick.. so important to be able to identify things without having to place the role of archeologist 😉

@darrylhedges1372

2 жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters If that thermal printer doesn't prove satisfactory, try the Brother PTouch model PT-D600 (available at any Staples or OfficeMax store). It has been an easy-to-use, versatile, and hard working unit for me. You can make 1/2", 3/4", and 1" labels in a snap, and the labels will hold-up to just about any environment! You can also choose from about 6 or 8 different fonts as well.

@mountainmandale1587

2 жыл бұрын

He needs a few cans of Dinty-Moore!

@charleszeitler3857

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe one more bottle to buy, a bottle of scotch to de- stress after you do the electrical work :-)

@gordonshaffer5560

2 жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters I second the suggestion on the Brother Ptouch label maker, and I believe if you connect the unit to your computer you will have much more flexibility in the design of any specific labels as I do with mine.

You learn so much more after you get time to test everything out. That's important lesson for everyone looking to purchase a boat. It's amazing though and a fun new adventure.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

That Scheel 45 was the ultimate bargain. Nice catch.

Oh Ran Day I'm so jealous of your wonderful boat. You can do it young man, you will have so much fun making the boat yours.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

That's the spirit!! Thank you!! 👍

Congratulations Ran-Day. Your days are going to be preoccupied for some time, no women chasing for a while. LOL 😂 It sure was nice of Captain Q to give you a heater. Sea Dog is looking forward to visiting you and giving you a special gift. LOL 😂 Just remember, with the faith of a mustard seed, you can move mountains. 👍🙏😎✌️

Congrats Ran Day!! I loved the boat tour...more like a real estate tour of a mansion. That is a ton of space. I love the inclusion of the boat layout along the way so we could keep track of where we were at on the boat. By the time you get that wiring panel straightened up you WILL be an electrical engineer...or a brain surgeon. Dean

The ultimate “practice what you preach “ episode. I’ve enjoyed the transition from student to master. Congrats Ran-day. I hope this will not impact our weekly boat tours, but you can certainly be forgiven a few distractions Best to all and Fair winds.

Good luck Ran-day, looks like a boat load of work but also looks like it has a lot of potential to be a beautiful boat. I can't wait to see the finished product.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim... really looking forward to the challenges of bringing her back to a great state. It is a full boat load but what better way to learn, right? Cheers!

Like life itself, a bit of effort, and commitment, will make for a beautiful boat...Smooth sailing, Ran-Day!

Great Boat, Ran Dee! Years of fun. And cursing. And baldness. I envy you.Captain Q. Yacht Hunter is one of my all time favorite You Tube channels. BTW - if I'm not mistaken, Halberg Rassi (sp?) sailboats were, for years, split bunks in the aft cabin. Makes sense, for a lone occupant and long, blue water windward passages. That's why you need a sea berth instead of a bar., if you're fortunate enough to have to share the aft cabin.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Cannibis!! Can’t wait to start showing some more progress… been hard to find the time… but very soon!

Looking at the required projects I think I would start with the bar....You may need a drink or two....

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

You last name is indicative of your wisdom. This is very good advice 🍸 😂

Congratulations again Ran-day. Such a unique sailboat. The layout is fantastic, hope she gives you many years of joy and memories

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

I love that Scheel and I am looking forward a LOT to see more of Ran-Day in front and the Captain behind the cam. He is doing ok so far :-) Keep the refit videos coming.

Nothing more exhilarating then examining your new boat.

I like how you are making a series of this, very cool. Randay one step at a time and only focus on 1 thing at a time.

Congratulations Ran-day! She's a beauty! I knew exactly nothing about sailing or sailboats when I started watching this channel, always wanted to learn to sail, and have been studying and absorbing for about a year now. I have learned SO much from you guys, can't wait to learn more as I watch your refit project. That is truly a beautiful boat, thank you so much for sharing.

This was such a delightful video, the boat is amazing and it will always be a work in progress. Thank you both for sharing this exciting journey.⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kathleen!! It's going to be a labor of love 😍

Finally we get to see it. Congrats Ran-Day!

Huge congratulations on your acquisition of this marvelous yacht, Randall. Thank you for taking us through the boat, stem to stern, and revealing that not only her highlights, but some of the challenges/learning opportunities ahead (and in the head). I look forward to learning from you, in the weeks /months/years ahead as you sort her out, improve her and, not the least, sail her.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Well said... some work, fixing, improving and hopefully a healthy amount of sailing

Nice boat, thanks for sharing. If you want to keep you boat smelling fresh, get rid of the marine head and put in a composting head. We love ours and would never go back, plus you can seal up some thru-hull fittings.

Congrats Ran-Day!!! Keep us updated....

I'm going to benefit a great deal from this series. Thanks, Ran-day! ;-)

You guys have the best sailboat shows. These are totally mainstream quality shows.

Beauty of a boat. Great bones and lovely lines. My two cents: make it safe and functional to last a year. During that year, keep a notebook with you to fill with plans, ideas, questions, and notes. Then haul it out in the fall when you are ready for a major refit. The electrical is ugly, the engine needs work, but that inaccessible through-hull scares the bejeebies out of me. Step 1: make sure the life raft is functional and ready to deploy. Looking forward to seeing your journeys, both diy, and seafaring.

Great boat. Big project. Great family boat. Space Shuttle wiring... Reminds me of why I KISS. Luv the galley and the requisite ice maker, and I have two professional chefs in the family who would appreciated it, too.

Thank you Ran'Day for sharing your beautiful vessel with us. Yes there's a lot to be done but she's definitely worth it. The electrical room just Oof, Oof. That's going to be a lot of work tracking down all those wires but when you get it finished with modern panels it won't be nearly as daunting. Make sure you have someone with you when you go tracing all those as it's definitely going to be a two man job. Looking forward to your future vids and watching you bring her up to modern standards while maintaining her charm and character as it's obvious you're going to do. Like I said when you did the tour of this vessel there was just something in your voice that told me you'd fallen in love with her. Truly happy for you that you were able to purchase her and may all your dreams for her come true. Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless...

Hi Randel for me i think the favorite part of your boat is that area in the very stern of the boat nice and quiet and private .I can see myself sitting there with a glass of my favorite beverage and a cigar and thinking about what i got done that day and the things that needed doing later then taking a nice nap .Thanks for the showing and good luck with all the things you need to do .

"What's behind the Green door" Oooooo you a bad man Captain Q!!!

Ran-day and CQ - Thanks so much for working on this series! We've been waiting for it. We look forward to more of the story. And we're super happy for your acquisition Ran-day; what a great adventure! We enjoy all your videos immensely.

What an awesome vessel. A bird's nest of wires can be cleaned up with wire ties once you figure out what's actually still being used. The previous owner of my vessel cut all the ties while adding stuff and never took the time to tie it back up afterwards so wires were hanging loose everywhere. I found that once I got at it with the small wire ties it all looked so much better. The under sink through hull should be addressed for sure especially if you can't get to it. I eliminated my through hulls by going with a sea chest in the engine room that goes to a manifold to feed everything and a ball valve at the manifold to shut water off to each one. The sea chest feeds my Main engine, AC, Genset, Head, forward and aft washdown pumps and water maker and I have 2 spare plugged valves I don't use. Everything that needs and gets fed saltwater comes from one spot and all of them can be shut off quickly. It looks like you have plenty of room in your engine room for it. I look forward to all your videos. That old salt Captain Q will help you out I'm sure! Regards

Brilliant Ran-Day, she is lovely and suits you and what a find!!! Hello Captain Q!

Congratulations Ran-day on the new boat, and thanks for sharing. Take care and enjoy.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

You deserve this boat! I have enjoyed your Chanel so much ! Wiring in my experience, one thing at a time, very slow going, but its a very simple process. Thank you for the great videos.

CONGRATULATIONS RANDY!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!! She's a gorgeous boat, absolutely beautiful, I'm so jealous...but in a healthy way:) Envious? Can't wait to see drone footage of you under way in brisk conditions.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mike! Looking forward to cooking up some nice footage and practicing landing on the boat while driving 😉

You did a great job with the camera on the tour. Occasionally panning really helped give perspective where everything was.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Best episode yet! Looking forward to seeing some projects on Ran-Day's new boat. Congratulations Ran-day!!!!

Congrats Ran-day! What a boat!

well I give her a 30, she'll be off the chart next summer! congratulations

Congrats on your new old boat. May you sail her more often than you repair her. Good luck!

Just subscribed a couple days ago and started binge watching - saw the vid of the end of 2021 where you had bought this boat! Wowza! Really nice. It was such a good video you did because it gives people an idea of what to expect - and yes, it's a LOT overwhelming! Just loved your tour - looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing.

I hope you have some generous friends to assist you with your future projects! Love the video! Very informative! Congratulations! 😊

Can't wait to see the progress going forward. It will be a sweet boat.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, hope so!

I Love it! Love it! Love it! So happy to see you & the Captain getting this boat ship shape and I am looking forward to seeing your sailing adventures. 😊

Awesome buddy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry!!

Please don't stop the videos. I'm still looking for my boat and have been searching for a 34-38 ft boat to single hand. Hoping to buy one in the next 6 mths and head down the ICW to south Fla. With a little practice and some schooling i'll get out there soon. I watch everyone of your videos and would love to find a Pearson 385 ( My dream boat ) but they don't come around very often . I have learned so much from the Captain and Ran-day that i feel confident i could inspect a sail boat and get most of it right just by what i have learned from you all. Thank you both for being the sailors and teachers that you are. I bet there's a lot of hopeful sailors out there looking for advice from a experienced sailor and waiting for the answers you all have. THANK YOU BOTH....

@6:00 Mal de mer. I've learned so much from this channel. For example, to day I learned a how to say . . . Seasickness, in French, and that word's "mal de mer" mal de mer

I’ll definitely be watching the refit. As a 25 year electrician I’d be happy to give you some pointers. Full disclosure I’ve never wired a sailboat, but the theory is all the same! Best wishes Randal.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Might have to Phone-A-Friend when I get to the electrical. But first, that pesky engine!!

Captain Ran-Day, good luck with your beautiful sailboat. Have fun with Captain-Q.

I could see the Captain's enthusiasm for this boat in his series. It was infectious (not a good word these days) enough that it had me thinking and looking for a similarly configured one. Good luck with your boat, she's a looker.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Brian!

Randy congratulations on your boat purchase. Like you I would have the electrical system totally redone. Get a pro to do it and some lithium batteries. I also like the possibility of gaining more space in the rear of the electrical cabinet. The engine room makeover will be part of the electrical update for sure. With Captain Q giving salty advice on projects and your own knowledge all this will come out just fine. I look forward to you sharing the upgrades on U Tube. Respect sent to you and the good Captain. Before you know it good weather coming and then, ⛵️🏝 👍

This is awesome!! There’s nothing more exciting than bringing something new home and figuring it all out - thanks for bringing us along. Loved the footage of sailing her to the home berth.

Congratulations Ran-day. Good job and good choice.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Ran Dayyyyyyyyyyy . Happy Sailing !!

This boat was my favorite on Captain Q channel. I want one :)

Yes Yes Yes. !!! ~~~. I finally had time for this one..... This is amazing ! ~~~. Thank you so much for this ! Wow!

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! More on the way... trying to get more progress updates done in the next few weeks :)

The God forsaken wrath of the NE cold make the interior all the more cozy. A diesel heater--prioritize setting this up and getting it into action asap. It will take time but, in turn, you will get to each and every issue. Thank you for posting.

Gotta love getting to figure out what a previous owner has done with the electronics/wirings. All in all that is one sweet boat. Congratz for sure!

Well done Randay!! It’s going to take a lot of work but I’m looking forward to seeing you getting her ship shape !! She is a wonderful boat!!fair winds ⛵️

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both! Cheers!

Randy, The boat is incredible!!! What a beauty!!!

Congratulations Ran-Day! Can't deny I'm not just a smidge jealous. Gonna be fun to share your new adventure. Fair winds and good painting weather.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael... you'll get to enjoy all the satisfaction without the skinned knuckles ;)

Way to go Ran day,… well done it’s all worth it And you’ll be sailing where ever you want … will be looking forward to seeing you fix her up… Take care and thanks for sharing…

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for more progress and sailing when the temperatures get to reasonable levels ;)

Well done Ran-day and Capt Q.

I am super excited to follow this process of working on this boat.

yeah great addition!... following this "real world" project is going to fun!!

Way to go Randal! She's a beauty, congratulations.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS!!! Great things are going on here!

You play the best jazz music! Love it!

Fantastic video. I am past the age for a project boat, but can’t wait to watch your journey as you bring it up to your standard. Engine room and electrical are the stuff of nightmares. Be brave, have fun, and sail her every chance you get. Thanks

This is great! Been a fan of the Captain and Ran-Day for a while and this is excellent follow-up.

This is a fantastic back door pilot. I would subscribe to the Ran-Day channel immediately or sooner.

Appreciate...as always. THANKS FOR SHARING

Ha ha. All those previous episodes were boat shopping for Ran-day!!! Incredible boat. Congratulations!! Love the channel.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

We've been uncovered!! 😂Thanks very much!!

I love it. More of this please.

Ha ha! “We call that a shroud where we come from” - Rand…overboard

I think it still gets a 10 because it still floats! Congrats Ran-Day. When I saw the original episode I fell in love with the layout. It is going to take some serious work (in addition to what you already have done) but it is well on the way to becoming the PB for me.

What a great companion channel!

Congratulations Ran-Day, super stoked for you, hopefully the wiring doesnt drive you crazy :)

Really looking forward to this restoration series, keep up the great work.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

You and me both! 😁

Looking forward to more of this series!

Henry was an innovator. Don’t change things too quickly, until you get into Henry’s head and figure out the why.

Congrats Ran-day. Good solid vessel! Someone may have already suggested it, but get yourself a good quality toner wire tracer. You basically use the sender to put a tone on one end of an unknown wire, and you can "sniff out" the other end of the wire using the toner tool which senses the tone signal.

@YachtHunters

2 жыл бұрын

great idea!! I picked one up in October and it's been helpful... cheers!

Well worth the wait, thanks Randall.

YES! DINTY ON BOARD!!

Beautiful boat Ran-Day!! Happy sailing ⛵️