7 Sailboats You Should Never Buy (Unless You Know This) - Ep 357 - Lady K Sailing
Thinking about buying a sailboat? There are some amazing deals out there… and some very expensive mistakes waiting to happen. In this video, we’re breaking down a list of used sailboats that can be great boats if you understand their design quirks, construction details, and the problems that can show up with age — but can also become money traps if you don’t know what to look for.
Boats covered in this video:
C&C models over 32 feet (balsa-cored hull concerns)
C&C Landfall 38
Early Gulfstar models (pre-1978 production quality)
Island Packet (pre-1999 304 stainless chainplates)
Coronado 41 (tapping, bulkhead tabbing + load path issues)
MacGregor 26X / 26M Powersailers
Bayliner / Buccaneer sailboats
None of these boats are “bad.” But they require the right buyer, the right survey, and the right expectations. If you’re thinking about buying one of these models — watch this first.
The mission here at Lady K Sailing has always been to get more people sailing, more easily. ❤️⛵
If you'd like to support the channel, get access to our community chat, private messages, and consulting calls — consider joining Patreon.
Thanks for being here.
#sailing #sailboats #liveaboard #cruising #boatlife #sailboatshopping
Want to help support Lady K Sailing? Click here to become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/ladyksailing
Or here to make a one time donation: http://www.ladyksailing.com/team-k
Follow Lady K on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyksailing
Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyksailing/
Lady K Sailing
From the legendary Hughes 35 'Lady K' to the current catamaran 'Rome' refit, Tim Labute provides the technical gold standard for affordable cruising.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Support Lady K Sailing
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Lady K Sailing invests in crafting each and every video or voyage. Their passion for delivering exceptional ocean content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos here and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore the gear, sponsorships, and boat partnerships highlighted in the "7 Sailboats You Should Never Buy (Unless You Know This) - Ep 357 - Lady K Sailing" video description, or directly on YouTube. By engaging with these offerings or purchasing services and items, you directly support Lady K Sailing, their collaborators, and the brands they're associated with.
To ensure you never miss an offshore update, consider visiting their official YouTube Channel to subscribe, like, and join their community directly.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Lady K Sailing or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
Thinking about buying a sailboat? There are some amazing deals out there… and some very expensive mistakes waiting to happen. In this video, we’re breaking down a list of used sailboats that can be great boats if you understand their design quirks, construction details, and the problems that can show up with age — but can also become money traps if you don’t know what to look for.
Boats covered in this video:
C&C models over 32 feet (balsa-cored hull concerns)
C&C Landfall 38
Early Gulfstar models (pre-1978 production quality)
Island Packet (pre-1999 304 stainless chainplates)
Coronado 41 (tapping, bulkhead tabbing + load path issues)
MacGregor 26X / 26M Powersailers
Bayliner / Buccaneer sailboats
None of these boats are “bad.” But they require the right buyer, the right survey, and the right expectations. If you’re thinking about buying one of these models — watch this first.
The mission here at Lady K Sailing has always been to get more people sailing, more easily. ❤️⛵
If you’d like to support the channel, get access to our community chat, private messages, and consulting calls — consider joining Patreon.
Thanks for being here.
#sailing #sailboats #liveaboard #cruising #boatlife #sailboatshopping
Want to help support Lady K Sailing? Click here to become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/ladyksailing
Or here to make a one time donation: http://www.ladyksailing.com/team-k
Follow Lady K on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyksailing
Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladyksailing/
Latest Episodes from Lady K Sailing
Explore the most recent voyages. Subscribe to the channel to never miss an update!
What Does $300,000 Buy You in a Sailboat?
Is this your dream sailboat? Today we tour a 2020 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 currently for sale for $299,000 and take a close look at what nearly $300,000 buys you in a modern cruising sailboat. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is 47 feet 11 inches long with a 14-foot 9-inch beam and combines a massive cruisin...
The 3 Worst Sailboats of All Time
What are the worst sailing sailboats ever built? In this Practical Sailor episode, we examine three unusual production sailboats that sacrificed pure sailing performance for speed, comfort, portability, or powerboat capability: the MacGregor 26X and 26M, the Hunter Edge 27, and the Island Packet SP ...
Would You 🫵 Pay 💰 MORE? ⛵ #sailboat #sale #sail #veselbook #value #maintenance #record #boatdeal
Lady K Swag!!! Right here: Need a consult? Click here to drop a message: Want to help support Lady K Sailing? Click here to become a Patron: Or here to make a one time donation: Follow Lady K on Facebook: Or Instagram: