Sailboat Buying Guide: Our Catalina 22 Journey & Inspection Tips
Ep. 2 ~ Are you dreaming of buying a sailboat and setting sail on an adventure? In this video, we take you through our journey of finding, inspecting, and purchasing our Catalina 22, a popular and affordable sailboat for beginners and seasoned sailors alike. 🌊⛵
We dive deep into how to find the perfect sailboat, from searching online listings and Facebook groups to meeting with the seller and completing a detailed pre-purchase inspection. If you're looking for sailboat buying tips, beginner sailing advice, or insights on small sailboats, this video is for you!
Our sailing journey is all about preparing for full-time cruising and Mediterranean exploration, and this is just the beginning! Subscribe to follow along as we upgrade, repair, and sail our Catalina 22 while learning the ropes before transitioning to a liveaboard lifestyle.
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00:00 Intro
00:19 - Picking a sailboat
00:40 - Heading to the boat yard
00:51 - Meeting the seller
01:00 - History of this Catalina 22 sailboat
04:30 - Taking someone with sailboat knowledge with you
05:35 - Sailboat motor 6 hp Tohatsu 4 stroke extended shaft
06:20 - Taking sailboat home with trailer
06:50 - Transaction buying sailboat and state registration
08:54 - Online help for sailboats like Facebook or Catalina Direct
This video series documents the process involved with buying a sailboat, repairing it and learning to sail. We hope you find helpful information.
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