It's amazing how much I look forward to Thursdays to have the Captain and Ran-day show us their latest find. I've learned so much, and look forward to learning even more. Thanks for taking us along!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@leolouchios5574

Жыл бұрын

Really, what did u learn from this one. lol...

I watch this religiously every week. I don’t usually comment but I love this show. I love looking at cool boats but it’s the entertainment of your dialogue that makes it. I love what you guys do every week. Thank you!!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

That’s very kind of you, ward. Thanks from both of us!!

It's Thursday night and it is time to spend some time with Capt. Q and Randy. This is part of my weekly routine! Looking forward to it!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

thanks, Thomas!! we're glad to be a part of it!!

The rapport and banter between you both has me in stitches every week. It's like watching Abott & Costello, for those of us old enough to remember. Especially your back and forth about the huge mirror in the aft cabin. The pregnant pause, before the killer lines you delivered was masterful. I think you've really hit your stride this series. Nobody else imparts so much information, with such a light touch. Thanks again gentlemen. PS I barely noticed the 'chainsaw' at the end. I was transfixed by the sight of the Capt'n sitting in his stockinged feet in the water. In my fifty-five years, I've never seen such a sight before ;) PS hope the Capt'n's leg is fully healed. I imagine the warmish salt water helped it no end.

I have so much admiration for people who have learned what it takes to blue water in a sailboat. It looks like a perfect way to spend your time.

my grandfather had one of these and he loved it but he sold it before i got a chance to see it but this video really helps get a detailed run down of the boat so thanks for making this video

My wife and I met Bob Johnson, probably at a boat show prior to his building the Island packet Yacht company. We had looked at Irwins and endeavors, toured both factories; Bob had been a designer at both companies and the boats would have been great boats to live in at dockside. But we wanted to travel offshore and consulted with Bob for some time, then decided his first Island Packet was not ideal for crossing the Atlantic. We ended up buying a Bristol Channel Cutter and loved every minute we owned it before one of the Florida hurricanes damaged beyond what we were capable of repairing.

Love this channel. One thing I've learned is that the sailboat interiors all look pretty much the same. Thanks for these boat tours. I've learned a lot from you guys.

Thank you Captain Q. and Ran-Day for another relaxing and informative tour. Always look forward to my Thursday night visit. Take care and have a great weekend.

Thank you Captain for another great boat review... I always love listening to you because you're such a wealth of information..👍🍸

I so enjoy watching this channel. I especially love it when you come across an rare or older boat. Wish there were more West Coast boats, but you guys do a great job. Keep it up.

Another boat I'll never own, but is sure is fun to look at them. Thanks Captain. Keep the good stuff coming.

In thie midst of this crazy turbulent world on friday i escape and find my happy place.many thanks to you both for providing that.

I sent an email to Hormel, I hope it reaches the right people, The two of you do a great show maybe every else can send an email to them also have a great weekend

The Great Captain Q Chain Saw Massacre. These videos are just so darn entertaining!

Love your show!!! First 18 years in Seal Harbor ME. Thrilled to hear your mention of Northeast Harbor. Nice boat...

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the boat tour! I'm hoping to catch you at the US Sailboat Show next month. : - )

Right on Q!

A whole lot of boat for the money. Dinty Moore needs to be a sponsor of you guys! Thumbs up, as always!

Always happy to see you Captain Q, Ran-Day, and SeaDog. Looks like your winter coat is coming in Sea Dog. 😂 LOL

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

but the water is still warm

I think Google Translate needs to add Sailor Speak as an option. As a landlubber I enjoy your banter but only understand some of the convo when you thankfully add the captions. What I enjoy most is the funny back and forth between Randay and the Captain. Great videos guys.

Back in my boat hauling days I happened to spend a weekend at a parking area in So Cal next to a marina that I was going to make a pick up from on Monday this Marina also hosted the racing sail boats, there was a buzz about a particular boat that was coming in for the upcoming race It just happened to show up at the same location and weekend I was there .the strange thing was it had no keel .A second truck showed up latter that day with the mast's rigging and the keel the keel was tarped over Strange i thought why cover the keel ? you guest it it was the very first winged keel as i call it and I got to have a sneak peek at it .how's that for a bit of sailing history trivia . I was also the first person to transport a little sail boat that circumnavigated the world called the Serafin .

You two always make me laugh, regardles of the boat, Love it,🤣

Very spacey boat. I wish to see it sailing soon.

Huge boat wow

Cheers to you. ..

Always waiting for your next episodes! It does makes me giggle your jokes! Hahaha "ocupado"... Altough why Cap Q ended up with his sox in the water??! Hahahaha just loved! That erwin could do with some love, great use of the space to a 44

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

high tide ! i tried to stand on that rock.... and that sequence has been filed for future reference lol

She'd make a great family cruiser as the Captain said but that chain plate definitely got my attention. I'd have to tear into that a bit and see what has to be rebuilt before even splashing her as that appears to be one of her main chain plates for the rigging. A lot of TLC and she could be awesome and the Captain's analogy about the old dog really fit. I hate to say it but maybe at half the asking she'd be an okay deal but then again... Fair winds, following seas, safe travels and God Bless.

As always, a duo, more is less but not when you're the best....

Heat show guys

Captain and Randy. How about a video on the winter wrapping of a Boat since Winter is coming soon?

As Always: ~~~ Thank you for the Dream ! ~~~ ✨ ✨ ✨ ✨

@stevenwarner7348

Жыл бұрын

Let's see if I'll be allowed to share about that guy over in San Diego. Jean~ eau~ 49~ for 300G ~ 2005 ~ Ian does a nice walk through. IVT Yacht sales... For that second cup of coffee this morning. Southern California ~~~ another world I'll tell ya! (still trying to get to Annapolis 😉~

Capt A rating system has enough nautical miles on it I think it needs recalibration! Been off for awhile LOL.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

you ae probably right back to the drawing board sometime

Perhaps I am wrong but Irwin reminds me of a Gulfstar . Same idea of a production charter boat in it's day. The old addage "you get what you pay for" comes to mind. I believe I would fix her up all pretty and flip her. Price becomes the issue really to turn a profit on the project. Critical I know but for some reason I never liked the quality of this boat. Great job once again Captain Q and Ran Day . Reminds me of back in the 70s and a hospital with really bad magazines. I stocked them up with about 300 of my own Yachting World etc in various waiting rooms. I remember this boat from one of the issues. Be well.

The boat needs alot of work at a selling price that high you should have new plumbing,electric,stowe is so old it's probably analog with mechanical gears chainplates inbeded in fiberglass bad idea and just cause you put a 25,000.00 dollar paint job does not make a boat sell , buyers are so much smarter then when this boat was produced

@johnshaw8074

Жыл бұрын

Have to agree Graham. Prefer quality over quantity any day.

@WHennessy-oo6tb

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Graham. A Boat with too many problems. The owner, if he paid 25k for the paint job, shouldn't have bothered. Just sell it as it was and cut his loses. But, even "captain q and "sea dog"", were not aware of that Major Crack around the chains, until Ran dee chimed in with his two cents. The so called Paint job, was incomplete, and, probably intended to cover the Major serious cracks around the chain plate. Yes, i can understand why the owner is selling. Buyer beware! Up to seeing that MAYOR Cracks in the Area of the Chain Plate, i had thought it may be an interesting boat. But, once you piece all the problems together, they add up to = NO THANK'S. "captain q", you need to weed out the boats with Major Cracks, they Damage your channel. Separately, i see Ran dee was solo recently. Hopefully, your shortness of breathe has not worsened. If, you are ill, i wish you an early recovery.

Set socks! 😳🫣

Life is hell!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

😂

She is a beautifully designed boat. The water damage adjacent to the chain plate worries me a little, otherwise it seems in pretty good shape for a 34 year old boat. I am curious, when you say you emphasize that it is a 'coastal cruiser', what about this boat makes you say that. Usually, I would consider a 44 footer to be capable of at least some blue water sailing. Could you educate me as to why this is not the case? Thanks and I hope you are able to keep these videos going without getting too burned out with all the traveling. I appreciate your hard work!

So when are you and Randay crossing the Atlantic in his boat? I will love to see those videos.

What make a boat more suited for Blue water or a coastal cruiser, Love the Videos.

Love the Vids Captain Q! I'd really like to see and hear your thoughts on a Hylas 44 Center Cockpit. I saw one in my marina once but never got to see the inside. I think it'd be a beautiful boat to do a Vid on. You're Awesome!!!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

We did a Stevens 47. Sister to hulas 47 Only difference hulas used gloss varnish below (my estimate ion) And the stevens we did just completed a 6000 mile run through NWP flawlessly I have not been on a h44 but I would expect very similar boats just three feet shorter. The 44 is a frers and the hulas and stevens 47s are S&s but no issue there

@bobbondaruk6863

Жыл бұрын

I just now watched your Stevens 47 episode. Nice looking boat. I'd want a bigger bed in the Captains Quarters, It's good to be King!!!

Great episode gents. It would be great if you could list a couple of reasons this boat is a costal cruiser and not blue water. Thanks

Soggy Bottom Q’ster ……. Doin his thang!!!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

The sacrifices I make!! 😂

No offense Capt. Q, but I was always told to avoid Irwin sailboats as bluewater cruisers?? And that chain plate? WOW! That crack in that is pretty concerning!!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

it certainly needs attention along with all of them as you might with any used boat

@jasonmacneil2256

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters How do you think they rate against say a Hunter center cockpit 42 passage? Regarding quality and safety?

@iverburl

Жыл бұрын

I agree with concern about the chainplates. Add some concern about the rusted and mildewed engine room and water in places it should not be. Any boat (car, house, etc.) with new paint but hiding problems says "keep looking" to me.

@kevio6868

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonmacneil2256 Hunter

Hmmm, too many takes with Capt'n Q on the rock and the dang tide came in! :^)

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

And off he floated!! We rate him a 10 at minimum!!

Oh oh so much to say. Like all production boats so many corners cut. My family in the early 80s bought a Irwin 31 citation. Why well let me tell you. We had club on Lake Minnetonka with several Catalina 30s and my family just couldn't buy off on a Catalina. So we almost bought a Sabre 30 a beautiful boat. A used Tartan 3000 and a new S2 9.1. The 9.1 would have been a killer in the MORC fleet on the lake which was a very serious deal but not at our club. So what to do.? A lot of parameters analysis. Well the Irwin rated pretty close to the Catalina 30 in Phrf. We knew the Irwin had way more storage. Well we bought one with out every seeing one. The boat was great. Best build hell no but pretty damn solid none the less. This 44 seems like an ideal looper boat. I was thinking only of buying a motor yacht for my loop boat. But now re- thinking that. Sorry Q , I know from 30+ years in the business no PB!! Thanks for giving another production boat a fair shake. Though I'm still the Swan, Baltic, Jonmeri kinda guy

@jackwalby6257

Жыл бұрын

Oh and we regularly beat the Catalinas and the one S2 9.1 ( though I was poorly sailed)

Tony & Susan here, Really , Really Capt Q , I kept waiting for you to show me something special on this boat to make it worth the asking, But Really I do not see it.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

I loved the chart table. I really did ! The rest is left to the eye of the beholder

Question for Captain Q: What specifications determine whether a sailboat is “blue water” or “coastal?”

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

construction strength and experience of of others some boats are built to withstand anything and that costs more money others are built for a market that willl never go that far from land but offer a ton of room and fun for their owners at a cost that's very manageable and allows you to put at least one child through college

@splintmeow4723

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters so you wouldn’t consider this to be blue water for safety reasons? What criteria made this one a coastal? Would definitely get this if I could cross an ocean.

@sanfranciscobay

Жыл бұрын

Tank Storage size for water and fuel.

@danielsondavidf

Жыл бұрын

I wondered about displacement, ballast, mast(s), and sail inventory.

@danielsondavidf

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters I’ll appreciate you elaborating on YOUR blue water criteria with respect to sailboat design.

Captain and Randy. How about interviewing an expert in Motion Sickness, either online or in person? It's a very interesting disabling sickness.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

On the pb , we had one cure …rather I should say preventative: Bachman pretzel RODS Keep bags hand near companionway and encourage use earl and often It WORKS

@sanfranciscobay

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters There is no cure for Motion Sickness other than getting off the Boat and getting on land. It then takes a few days to recover.

Great info as usual. What’s the music at 13:00?

👏👏👍👍

ALWAYS GRAT To see more fine ?was looking around did not see a Mask anywhere and thinking its a little High on the price Add a look to it by a Morgan

I know the guy that was manager that built the 44's , I worker on the Irwin 54 and 65-68

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

It would be interesting to hear his take

Hi Captain Q, and Randay, are you guys watching the GGR?? Does it interest you ?

Captain, you didn't say anything about the storage over the engine being a very hot place if you have to motor a bit. I wouldn't store any chocolate bars there.

How is Captain Q? M Can we please get an update? I’ve been thinking of him..

62.ooo and a lot more to make good.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

well said.... we would definitely build that into an offer price.... we consider the asking price to be the start of a conversation...

i guess i am reaching into my yachting history. an errrwin is not a hinckley. Ok so she is a fun boat and trusty up to 25 kt of wind. after that reef and motor. after that even with the robust yacht… you are better iff in port. with everyone else

Thanks for this. Quite interesting boat. What does it make a coastal cruiser instead of a long range one? It has a center cockpit and a seaworthy rigg. To me it could be a pretty good long range boat. With additional equipment of course.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

The issues with Irwins is the overall robustness of the structure and also the issue of how the boat handles in heavy weather (weather helm & issues with some of the fiberglass durability/construction). If you want to do coastal cruising and head to the Caribbean it's perfect fine... just those more significant crossings will really push the structure and sail-ability to the limit.

@WHennessy-oo6tb

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Graham. A Boat with too many problems. The owner, if he paid 25k for the paint job, shouldn't have bothered. Just sell it as it was and cut his loses. But, even "captain q and "sea dog"", were not aware of that Major Crack around the chains, until Ran dee chimed in with his two cents. The so called Paint job, was incomplete, and, probably intended to cover the Major serious cracks around the chain plate. Yes, i can understand why the owner is selling. Buyer beware! Up to seeing that MAYOR Cracks in the Area of the Chain Plate, i had thought it may be an interesting boat. But, once you piece all the problems together, they add up to = NO THANK'S. "captain q", you need to weed out the boats with Major Cracks, they Damage your channel. Separately, i see Ran dee was solo recently. Hopefully, your shortness of breathe has not worsened. If, you are ill, i wish you an early recovery.

@andrebauer576

Жыл бұрын

@@WHennessy-oo6tb Not this particular boat, but interesting in general. This one is by now not for sale anyway.

Every time Capt. Q says "pretty boat" take a shot. * hic *

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

You will need a month to sober up !! 😂

Going to have to explain to me, what the difference is between a cruiser, and an offshore!!! If one is cruising around the whole Caribbean, are they not offshore? Another tip, or suggestion, could you, or would you, please say whether or no it's a boat for a single, or would need some help to control the sails and live aboard. 44 looks like a monster. This boat would also be a bitch in any fowl weather... Saw the propane tanks , but no grill. Also, where would you put your solar panels? If it's a cruiser, you'd need to cover up and collect power for that 5 day trip... Thanks

I was looking at a Catalina 36 MK II for about the same price. That's quite a nice boat for that price.

A new acronym is in order....LMWAO

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

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@davidballenger4954

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters lol=laugh out loud ..lmao=laughing my @$$ off...lmwao=laughing my wet @$$ off

That chain plate would be a no go for me.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

It’s just wood and glass. Tear it out and re build it Easy and accessible and done all the time. Would help in any negotiations 🤗

Nice boat. It’s a lot of boat compared to a new Moody. I talked your ear off in Newport. Would you recommend this boat for coastal cruising and the Bahamas.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Great meeting and chatting, Brad! Cheers

@FireyFlyman

Жыл бұрын

And Randall needs to share his jazz playlists!

"it has been put away a little wet..."

A fan of Red Green, eh????

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

genius! :)

Wally Wagon

"We don't think this is a true bluewater, sailboat for sale nor a large ocean-crossing boat based on the reputation and construction methods that Irwin employed (thinner fiberglass layup)" - if it can't cross an ocean I wouldn't trust it 20 miles off shore.

I refuse to watch the greatest boating duo in 360p resolution :) Oddly, this only happens with this channel's uploads in my subscriptions. KZread, get your act together!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

thanks very much. we are frustrated with KZread taking up to a day to process our videso in HD... we don't always get them done a day ahead in time for the KZread elves to make them look their best. Thanks for enduring, Ahmet!!

@ahmetmetinuzun

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters Endure I shall! Back at it after three excruciating hours and multiple attempts, and it's now at 1080p :)

Caption Q, you called this a coastal cruiser, not open ocean. What about crossing from Florida to Bahamas & island hopping?

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Sure… that’s a fairly short series of passages… we think it’s just the long term build quality and demands of circumnavigation that would probably stress the Irwin beyond its initial design intent

What makes it coastal only? Or maybe best is why someone wouldn’t want to use for blue water?

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

The issues with Irwins is the overall robustness of the structure and also the issue of how the boat handles in heavy weather (weather helm & issues with some of the fiberglass durability/construction). If you want to do coastal cruising and head to the Caribbean it's perfect fine... just those more significant crossings will really push the structure and sail-ability to the limit.

@blimpcommander1337

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters Thank you for the explanation.

Looks like this video was rendered at 360p for me. Anyone else notice this?

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

KZread has some issues apparently… uploaded in 1080… hopefully they can clear it up soon!

Connor lost in Liberty and retook the cup in Stars and Stripes.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

noted. thanks for the correction!! :)

@CanConMil

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters Randy remembers every episode, he can easily be forgiven for not memorizing ever Americas Cup

Without Prejudice The more i Think about the cause of the Major Structural Cracks around the Chain Plate...it occurred to me That this boat MAY have been struck by Lightening! If the boat was struck by Lightening, then a significant amount of Damage MAY have been caused to ALL IMPORTANT PARTS Of this boat. Perhap's potential PURCHASER'S should ask Questions, And, Seek A boat Report from a Qualified Surveyor?!! A Lightening Strike can cause the damage as seen, but, would also Damage Just about Every Expensive item on the boat, unless she has the Necessary Built in Protection's. Which is rare! Whatever caused the Major Cracks around the Chain Plate, i feel for the owner. But, i would feel more for any Life which was subsequently Unnecessarily EnDangered by going on the Sea Or Ocean, in a Dangerous boat, and, that goes for any Dangerous boat. In straightforward words Lives are more important than things.

This wet exhaust.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

😂 it cools the output

Very choppy video... I'll blame it on KZread. Why is Cpt Q in water during rating?

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

yes... KZread seems to have a bug processing the HD version. They say it will be remedied within 4-8 hours. He needs to cool his dogs once in awhile.... :)

Quality is only 360?? Yikes!!!! Usually get 1080HD!!!!!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

KZread glitch… should be good now.

I love all of the time and energy you into the videos but this one makes no sense. This is the perfect example of a charter boat and it’s worth about what they’re asking. How’s the shin CQ?

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

we like to showcase different strokes for different folks... this one would be great for a family looking to have some more local adventures and not necessarily go across oceans.

Only 360p quality ?!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

KZread doesn’t get a 10… their HD processing seems to be sinking. Apologies!

@petershaw6727

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters No drama. Still enjoyable to watch. I like the layout of this boat very much. Two shower rooms! Wow.

Could be a very comfortable boat. I'd work them on the price. I'd like to hear a price closer to $1k per foot ish? $45 to $48k max. After a general survey.

The chainplates are a big problem. Water from top trickles down the lumber and rots. A lot of repair work. I had a 40' irwin that was demasted cause of this. To much work on checking all components on boat. Besides setting mast and hauling it to water. Too much money to start.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that

This boat reminds me off a cheap condominium. That whiteboard is very tacky. I know u get what u pay for but l would not want it. Great video though lots of giggles

Ran-day....the video quality on this release today is only 360p. I ran one of your older videos to make sure it was not me and they worked fine. I was relieved to know that the Captain looked pale only because of the low video quality!!

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Apparently KZread has some issues processing the HD format… very disappointing since we spend a lot of extra effort to make the quality good. Apologies 🤷‍♂️

@MADsailing560

Жыл бұрын

@@YachtHunters Bastards! No worries just thought you should know. You guys should think about doing a boat for "sail" -- as in not being sold but actually sail it and talk about it.You can start with my 1992 J/35C, only about 30 hulls ever made and you have not featured a J-boat yet! Salem, Ma

STILL not a sponsor

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

😡

Come on guys, it's 2022! Why the poor quality of the video? Should be at least 1080P. 360 is laughable.

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

Agreed… KZread has issues processing the HD version. Some type of bug in their system… very frustrating. Apologies

Too much roll .

Come on guys stop stealing the babies job and quit the crying. So the video has poor quality. It's still ok

@YachtHunters

Жыл бұрын

HD is finally available! KZread must have some gremlins in the computers