Hi, new sailor here. I want a "69 footer" and I prefer a very dark interior, steep ladder for entry, single helm, leopard print seats with a black/white checkered floor, a double sink, meaningful comfort and capsize ratio and it must be the best boat brand in the world--a Catalina. I found some interesting leads with many exterior photos for you to enjoy. Also, the broker was kind enough to copy and paste information from the main website for your convenience. My budget is $42,069 and I need to be ready to sail the Indian Ocean in 5 days. Thanks.

@boogaboo1909

7 ай бұрын

Full skeg, center console definitely what you’re looking for. If the compass in the listing photo is nice and shiny, then it’s a keeper.

@seabrookedan

7 ай бұрын

Best boat-Catalina? 😂😂😂 70ftr for 40k?😂😂 Leopard print seats- that's not even funny 🤮

Happily in my 35 years of ocean crossings i have met every kind of cruiser possible in all kinds of boats and budgets. From 20 feet to 3,000.00 a year budget. To 175 feet with a helicopter and 50 million a year budget. In the same beach bar.

So glad he is covering this topic

@ChasingLatitudes

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching

Absolutely love this as a beginner that's been too afraid to head too far out.

Hands down,Chris has the best KZread sailing channel and doesn't get the love he deserves. His honest opinions probably scare people away, but i feel those who stay benefit immensely from his experience. With his help, i intended to buy my first boat in 2024 and sail around the UK 🇬🇧 and Ireland 🇮🇪. When I see a thumbnail with girls assess and scared faces, I immediately pass and block. Happy '24 Chris,please keep making solid videos.

In the late 70's the U.S. Navy developed OTSR (Optimum Track Ships Routing) system. That was fun. We also did OPARS (Optimum Path Aircraft Routing System) which was much more complex. We have come a long way baby!

Found your videos a few weeks ago and absolutely love them. Your sailboat guidance is amazing. Looking to buy liveaboard for me and my dog to retire on and replace by boat lost in Irma.

Great video on sailboat route planning! It's always important to plan ahead and consider factors like wind patterns, currents, and safety. Also, loved reading the diverse experiences shared by fellow sailors in the comments. Remember, every sailor started somewhere, so keep learning and exploring the beautiful ocean. Fair winds and smooth sailing!

Been waiting for this video for a while. This is why I started watching you now. So by the time I’m ready to sail, I will have the prerequisite knowledge. Much obliged sir. Glad a found you through all the white noise on KZread.

His head will explode! Nah. He probably knows you’re trolling…..lol

Absolute best video on KZread by far. Thanks Chris.

WOW you make it look easy!!!!!

About 6 mos ago, 2 of my best freinds were relocating their boat from Mazatlan to San Diego. I was supposed to go but work got in the way. A 3rd man joined the crew, bringinging the combined experience to over 100yrs. Frank n Kerry were experienced licensed captains. It was a very well maintained 48' Lafitte. They dissappeared enroute to Cabo, without a single trace, distress call or signal. I used to want to sail across oceans, but this one shook that right out of me! And im a ak crabber seen on tv. Just got back from st mathew island on a 58 ftr. And i just bought a morgan 41. Doubt ill ever leave sight of coast. Makes no sense

@seabrookedan

6 ай бұрын

I want emphasize- they had an ipirb, sat phone, life raft, everything. There were other boats in area within vhf range. There wasn't even a peep, debris float, nothing. Whatever happened, happened so quick they couldn't even get a call or èmergancy signal out.

Thanks Cap!!! Very informative!!! I'm new to sailing, but your information really helps me to get up and running. Still debating on mono or cat though, as per your video. Lol

Thanks, Chris. Hoping to sail with you in 2024. Happy new year!

Thanks Chris. Very informative . Helped fill My knowledge gaps. Excellent as usual - U are🎉😂❤

I LIKE TO GO HUNTING IN ISLA MONITA AND ISLA MONA , LOVE SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO . SALUDOS

Chris, This was a very informative video. Thanks, FD

I would love to sail w a pro!! Never been.

Another great video! Thank you

thanks

Awesome video Chris !

I WANT TOO GO ON YOU DELIVERY BOAT TRIP. SALUDOS

Hi, love your videos, they really and in your face and I love it. I have been on a sailboat a month ago and had the worst seasickness. I would say that it is a dream for me to live on a sailboat in the Caribbeans, however I’m afraid that the seasickness would kill my dream. Can you tell from your experience is this something one can get used to with time? How to handle it? Etc. Thanks

@ChasingLatitudes

7 ай бұрын

yes, you will get used to it :)

Thank you so much 👍👍😀😀

@ChasingLatitudes

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome 😊

What's the rule of thumb for beachable boats? Wherever a kayak is parked and no pedestrians exist is good enough?

Thorny patch? Path?

Sorry for your loss ... ! Great channel. A little light on bikini babes. Having seen you respond to several comments lately, I'm going to try to provoke a reaction ... Is there a length/speed that are self cleaning? (Shit Job!) Given a good, but not infinite, budget, what are the longest boat you can single sail, when you have front/stern trusters and all the electronics available? I know your answer, 42-44, but I want a longer boat for speed and the (perhaps mythical) self-cleaning hull! I also have a 5.1 feet second mate ...

@ChasingLatitudes

7 ай бұрын

I solo 50 footers all the time, as long as it's set up properly, easy peezy

Still looking for my dad's boat. 52 footer schooner last know name of this ferrous Cement sailboat "Sea Prince Blue" a Sampson design. If you know it's where abouts please reply to this comment.❤😢❤

Please send me weed to 4000 main st . Micco FL.!!! Thank you!! I'm on a 24' Crown Line 0:58

Just an FYI, the negativity and fearfulness of your caption thumbnail might turn a lot of viewers away

@frankynonos3793

6 ай бұрын

Just an FYI, no one gives a shit what you think

@ChasingLatitudes

6 ай бұрын

@@frankynonos3793 well done sir