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I Went to Florida to BUY a Yacht… Then Everything Changed!
Bobby White heads to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with broker Amanda to inspect three Sea Ray motor yachts, evaluating engines and layouts before an unexpected lease offer shifts his cruising plans.
Are Insurance Companies Pushing Older Sailors Off the Water?
Practical Sailor investigates viral claims that marine insurers are forcing seniors off the water, analyzing underwriting policies from Markel and Gallagher, vessel survey thresholds, and US Coast Guard accident statistics.
Cheap 🤑 Sailboat ⛵ Ownership: The Maintenance Mistakes That Get Expensive 💵 #sailboat #ownership
Tim Labute analyzes the hidden risks of budget boat ownership, explaining how avoiding regular maintenance and ignoring small mechanical issues turns cheap sailboats into costly structural nightmares.
💰 Buying a $10,000 Sailboat?⛵ Get Insurance Answers First! 1️⃣#boatbuying #advice #sailboat #insure
Tim Labute analyzes the realities of purchasing an inexpensive sailboat, explaining why securing liability insurance before making an offer is essential for older vessels.
Buying an Older Sailboat? Why I Avoid Cored Hulls #shorts
Practical Sailor explains why prospective buyers of 30- to 40-year-old cruising sailboats should avoid cored hulls, weighing hidden moisture rot against manageable refit projects.
Salt & Tar: Ep.361- IN-THE-WATER Survey
Garrett and Ruth Jolly of Salt & Tar travel from Puerto Peñasco to Ensenada, Mexico, conducting an in-the-water marine survey of Victoria, a classic William Garden Porpoise wooden cruising ketch.
What Our $15,000 Boat Really Cost
Sailing Nahoa provides a line-by-line financial audit of purchasing and refitting a $15,000 boat in Vancouver, British Columbia, calculating true DIY refit expenses.
How am I going to afford to build a 62ft CATAMARAN? – (Episode 384)
Colin MacRae details the financial strategy, engineering requirements, and shipyard logistics behind funding and constructing a custom 62-foot expedition catamaran on Sailing Parlay Revival.
We Found a 1979 Cal 39 That’s Been Sitting in a Barn for 10 Years | Tour
BoatFools Sailing conducts a forensic marine survey of a 1979 Cal 39 Mk II barn find sailboat dry-stored for ten years, evaluating Bill Lapworth naval architecture, fiberglass integrity, and auxiliary diesel resurrection.
We Bought a $20K Boat. One Repair Quote Was $20,000.
Ben and Ashley of Sailing Nahoa acquire a classic 24-foot coastal cruiser in British Columbia and confront modern shipyard labor economics when a single repair quote matches the vessel's purchase price.
We Made an Offer on This HUGE Catamaran | Sailing Sunday Vlog 320
We just sailed four days to reach this huge catamaran in search of our new floating home! We had previously put an offer in to buy this boat, sight unseen and only now are we discovering what we may have agreed to buy… Once the survey is complete, we continue our journey delivering our old boat wit...
How the $1000 Marine Survey Doubled as a Rebuild Blueprint
In episode 78 of Secondhand Sailors, we walk you through the process of using that expensive survey as a guide for all your boat rebuilding projects.
The Ultimate Test Sail Checklist-Don’t Buy a Money Pit
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...
Your Boat Could Be Hiding Major Problems- And AI Won’t Find Them
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...
🚩 RED FLAGS: How I Spot the Lemon Boats on Yacht World 🚩
Vetting a boat on Yacht World isn't just about finding something in your budget; it's about knowing how to spot the hidden warning signs before you lose your shirt. In this video, I’m breaking down 9 very different boats currently listed online to show you exactly how I analyze them thro...
Selling Your Sailboat? Do This First!
Selling your sailboat this season? Before you list it on YachtWorld, Boat Trader, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or with a yacht broker, there are several things you should do first if you want your boat to sell faster and avoid losing thousands during survey and negotiation. In this Practical Sa...
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT + We Almost Bought a Dismasted Sailboat! EP 201
Big sailing announcement! In this episode, we share a long-overdue life update and explain why we almost bought a dismasted sailboat. It’s been a while, so we’re catching you up on everything we’ve been working on behind the scenes and what’s coming next for us and the channel. We talk through a r...
The TRUTH About SAILBOAT Insurance: Everything You Need to Know!
#sailing #sailboatinsurance #boatinsurance THE TRUTH ABOUT SAILBOAT INSURANCE | Everything You Need to Know! There’s a ton of confusion out there about sailboat insurance—especially when it comes to older sailboats or wooden boats. Some say you can’t get coverage. Others claim the process is a nig...
Meet the Crew | Kelly – From Chaos to Calm: My Journey to Sea Life 💙⚓
Waiting on a catamaran survey in Fort Lauderdale, Kelly documents her transition from competitive equestrian arenas and high-stress real estate to full-time family ocean cruising.
The Truth About Our Boat Buying & Selling Journey
Kelly and Connor of Sailing Big Lost break down lessons learned from buying and selling their Leopard 62 catamaran, navigating brokerage disputes, and placing a Vision 444 under contract while based in Hallandale, Florida.
Survey Day – Will BIG LOST Pass the TEST?
Connor and Kelly prepare Big Lost for a prospective buyer survey in Freeport, Bahamas, navigating haulout delays, drive shaft strap clearances at Bradford Marine, and rigorous hull inspections.
Survey Day – Should we buy this Catamaran? Ep.3
It's crunch time, we haul out 'True Love' catamaran for a full survey and we have to make some tough decisions. Will our sailing dreams finally begin? Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this episode then please help our channel grow, tell us what YOU want to see! Don't forget...
A complete rigging survey!! – Lazy Gecko VLOG 32
See the entire uncut survey from beginning to end, a must for any serious sailor, at: Contact Jason Pinko at: www.argonautrigging.com or www.riggingsurvey.com View Annie's episode on how to get your wife to go cruising on YouTube at: Visit our private server at www.lazygeckos.net You can ...