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In episode 77 of Secondhand Sailors, we walk you through the test sail process of buying a secondhand sailboat. Before buying a used boat, you must perform a proper test sail. Learn how to spot expensive maintenance disasters before closing the deal.
Performing a thorough test sail is the most crit...
In episode 76 of Secondhand Sailors, we examine the question: Is a professional boat survey really necessary before you buy a sailboat? We break down why skipping this step is a major risk.
Buying a used sailboat is a significant investment that requires careful due diligence. Many viewers have ask...
Are you thinking about buying a boat? See the reality behind online listings and the practical challenges of starting your sailing journey. In episode 74 of Secondhand Sailors, we walk you through the step by step process that we used to buy our secondhand sailboat, SV Daisy Mae.
Buying a used boat...
A 40-year boatbuilder and former charter-fleet operator breaks down which cheap, used cruising sailboats are actually worth buying, and which ones will eat your savings and your dream. If you are shopping for a first bluewater boat on a budget, watch this before you wire a deposit.
Kyle Jachney has...
Everyone chasing the cruising dream gets pointed at the same handful of "name" boats — and most of them are priced out of reach for a first-timer. So today Kyle Jachney and I are talking about the ones nobody puts on a list: the older, affordable fiberglass cruisers from the 70s and 80s th...
Should We Rescue This Free Sailboat? A friend is giving away an old sailboat for free, and now we have to answer the dangerous question every sailor secretly loves: is this a cheap sailing adventure waiting to happen, or is a “free boat” just the most expensive kind of boat?
In this Practical Sailo...
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[[SOLD 08/08/2025]] The COOLEST Sailboat You Never Knew You Needed! A 1968 Pearson Countess 44 at $59k. Full Tour
PRICE DROP FROM $65K DOWN TO $59K!
Could this be the ultimate bluewater cruiser under $100k?
Meet the 1968 Pear...
Do Used SAILBOATS Actually Sell? You’ll Be Surprised How Quickly THEY DO And For HOW MUCH! (2024 Recap)
In this year-end episode of BoatFools Sailing, we dive into the fascinating world of used sailboat sales in 2024. 🚤 Out of the 25 boats we featured this year, 16 sold, and today, we’re highlighti...
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How To Select The Right Sailboat For You has the tools to help you winnow down the myriad boats out there for sale and help you select the right boat for you and your needs. In Episode 12, Don't Make These 3 Costly Boat Buying Mistakes, we talked...
This is real life footage of receiving a response to our cash offer we placed on the Jeanneau Sun Fizz 40. Will the owner accept our offer or will he counter with a higher price? Will we be able to afford this live aboard cruiser that is ready to sail south to the Caribbean sea?
This was three y...
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We fall in love and put an offer on a Pacific Seacraft 40. Our offer is accepted, so all that’s left to secure our new boat is a survey, sea trial and rig inspection. We’re super nervous but excited to take what could be our new home out on the water and test all of it’s systems. After the survey w...
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What makes a Bluewater Sailboat? Why haven’t we looked at catamarans or modern production boats? Are we limiting our options too much by only looking at fin keel boats with fully skegged rudders? Why aren’t we looking at BIGGER boats? We’ll dive into...
Buying a Used Sailboat Boat Series
Last week we fell head over heels for the Valiant 42 and put a low-ball offer on one that’s just outside of our budget. We still need a plan B in case our offer is rejected, so fingers crossed this Pacific Seacraft 40 stacks up to it!
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Buying a Used Sailboat Boat Series
Based on all of our research, this boat has the potential to check all of our boxes, so the day has come to jump aboard and see how it actually feels! Fingers crossed…. This could be the one!
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Asking Price: $230,000
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
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Buying a Used Sailboat Boat Series
We’ve heard so many great things about Swedish sailboats, and in particular that the Najad 370 manages to squeeze in a lot of interior accommodations in a small space, so we’re checking it out this week to see how we fit!
Listing:
Asking Price: $129,000
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Buying a Used Sailboat Boat Series
This week we’re checking out a Shannon 43, the biggest sailboat on our list, to see if a boat with three cabins would be better suited for our sailing family. This huge, beautiful boat is an example of a classic American yacht that checks all of our boxes. Could...
Buying a Used Sailboat Boat Series
This week we’re checking out a boat that already has 1 circumnavigation under its belt, seems to be in near perfect condition, and has a couple very unique design characteristics that we’re excited about. It’s not on the market, so if this boat is right for us, ...
Buying a Used Sailboat Boat Series
Last week we saw a boat in perfect condition that was too small, so this week we’re checking out a Tayana Vancouver 42 because we’ve heard great reviews about it’s sailability and huge interior. Join us as we figure out if this is the boat for us!
Asking Price:...
Buying a Used Sailboat Boat Series
The Pacific Seacraft 37 has been at the top of our list for Atticus II based on our research so far. Today we finally get to see it in person. This Pacific Seacraft has a unique story-- although it was built in 1988, the owner completely refit it at the Pacific Se...
For the last month I've been tearing this 48' Oyster sailboat apart, getting ready to sail it back to Florida and start the real work. My Covid escape plan is going well, but I need to be in Florida before January 15, and right now there is a TON of work left to do.
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We head to Fajardo, Puerto Rico to look at a 2004 Grand Soleil GS 50 sailboat. The 2001-2007 GS 50s are Judel/Vrolijk designed, and have naturally beautiful lines. Slight changes were made starting in 2008, and the boats were produced until 2013. A new Botin and Carkeek designed GS 50 was introduced...
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