How to Buy a Boat | Beginners Guide Part 1 | Podcast 032
July 02, 2023 by followtheboat | Language: EN Play Time: 00:58:08 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
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In “How to Buy Your First Boat: PART 1” we arm you with the knowledge you need BEFORE you start shopping for your first sailboat. Do you know the TWO questions you must ask yourself in order to make the right decision?
We walk through the differences between coastal and blue-water sailboats. And we explain precisely what you must know, and what you need to do, before you even start to go shopping.
Are you familiar with sailboat construction, as well as the pros and cons of the gear?
• Keel
• Engine
• Layout
• Construction
• Rig
• Hull
Does size matter?
And why is the boat’s depth so important?
Follow our simple guide and you will be well on your way to finding your perfect sailboat.
Make sure you watch the SECOND INSTALMENT NEXT: https://youtu.be/t_WTaS5hbv0
We walk you through how to make a boat purchase and show you where to start your search. We explain how to inspect each boat you view, the pitfalls you’ll encounter along the way and how to negotiate the right price.
• Did you know the three methods of pricing?
• Do you think brokers are important?
• Should you have a boat survey?
By the end of this two-part buyers guide, you’ll have the secrets to making a solid boat purchase, and you will have an informed and practical idea of the perfect sailboat for you.
The information in these video podcasts is for those looking to join the growing worldwide community of LIVEABOARD CRUISERS.
Our buying guide can also be used for ANY kind of sailboat.
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We've been blogging, vlogging and podcasting about living on our boat since 2005. If you love travel, sailing, fishing, diving and photography this might be the channel for you... Each week we post a 15-20 minute snapshot of what we did. It might cover anything from sailing, travelling, meeting people, fishing, cooking, shopping in exotic markets or hanging out on a tropical beach, to boat maintenance (there's a lot of that when you live on a boat) and tackling challenges or bureaucratic conundrums. There's also a fair bit of photography and diving. Even though the world continues to throw spanners at us, we love being perpetual travellers. And we've never regretted making the big leap into this alternative lifestyle for even a nanosecond. If we make you laugh or inspire you, then these videos haven't been a total waste of time. Pop round to the pub and share a drink with us... https://followtheboat.com/pub/ Jamie and Liz xx
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