The boat is a great foundation for someone to build on and have adventures. It has a good solid hull(The owner the only boat owner I know who turns the bilge pump off when he leaves the boat), a Perkins diesel with about 1500 hours(ugly on the outside but starts every time)and a ketch rig. The sails are in pretty good shape, and it has a full enclosure. As with any boat 37 years old it needs some things, and I would suggest getting a survey to get an idea of what those may be. I have sailed and worked on this boat with the owner and know some of the things I would do if I were to buy it. The biggest issue for me would be replacing the fuel tanks. One has failed, and to me that means the other is not far behind. It has two 75 gallon tanks which is quite a bit of fuel for this size boat. I would replace both with 50 gallon poly tanks. Second issue is electronics. It has a small gps/chart plotter, depth gauge and VHF. I would suggest a package to include a bigger chart plotter, better depth gauge, radar, ais receiver, and either autopilot or wind vane. Third, it is due for a bottom paint job. And forth, if I was doing any more than sailing it around here I would have the rigging thoroughly evaluated. Keep the comments coming! I apologize to Captain Q, I was off island and could not provision the Dinty Moore or the bubbly!

It is a Thursday afternoon, time for one of my favorite shows of the week! Thanks for all you guys do.

Yea I agree, that one needs a very thorough survey

Such a great bargain. I'm watching a video series now about a couple who bought a fairly new $200,000 plus sailboat and are investing a small fortune getting it ready to sail across the Atlantic. Seems to me that buying something like this and investing the same amount on upgrades would have been a better idea. This has become my favorite KZfaq sailing channel.

we spent the entire month of August (as pre teens / teens) on North Haven every year throughout 70’s... a local Lobsterman befriended us and he would take us out on his boat fishing and allowed us to help him with his traps. We learned so much about the lobster and fishing business. They were the best family vacations! RIP Mr Brown!

Irwin's are my favorite boat layouts by far. Beautiful boat.

You have to deduct a couple of points: No bubbly or Dinty Moore Beef Stew. Other wise a great bargain.

"Sort of like a rotisserie chicken?" Randay, your delivery is spot on!

I really wish for myself she'd need some upgrading as I will be the one primarily handling all the sailing. So I'd have to set her up for single handing with a not so experienced Captain, as in none...LOL Thank you Captain Q and Randay for giving the old girl some time. For the right owner she's a good deal, baring a good inspection, like a younger family with the time and dedication to turn her into something special...

By golly....that is the first time I've seen Randay!

It was great meeting you Randay & Capt. Q at Yankee Marine in Yarmouth, Maine today. Keep up the great work! -Ben

Well Captain, that’s a boat I could afford to buy just not one I could afford refitting

That boat smacks of my 1982 Morgan Out Island 416!!! A Recent purchase in Niantic Ct. So many similarities. And in several ways just as different. But, boy did it seem familiar.

It's Thursday afternoon. I've been waiting for this all week! Thanks Captain Q and Randay!

How is it that youtu has you with only 40k subs, you guys are GREAT 👍. Always enjoyable videos that I actually feel better after watching. Thank you Legends 🏆

The only thing classier than Capt. Q's choice in slacks, is his choice in sailboats. Another fine selection this week. Thanks Captain, Ran-Day, and Sea Dog, for bringing another beautiful older lady, just dying to be brought back to the beauty that she was at her prom.

I heard a story about hurricane Bob that a Irwin boat blew off its morring in I think Hyannis and drifted onto the beach nearby but after they traced its numbers it drifted many miles but it floated back out at high tide thanks in part to its shallow keel and no damage just some rubbed off bottom paint great story made cape cod times and sail magazine that’s how rugged these boats are

Captain.......Odd socks to hide them sexy ole ankles...LOL Thanks for the humor and info, do love you guys...cheers.

Starting to look forward to Thursdays.

Cpt Q. These boats and the people the both of you encountered making these great videos would make must reading for those of us who are not as versed. Sailing well is an art which you have mastered. another entertaining/ informative Video. Tks.

Great layout. Little elbow grease and point it for the Bahamas ⛵

Fun + Informative Team = Funtastic! Thank You 2 for such a Funtastic Channel! Learning Loads and Really Appreciate it.

I am learning quite a lot and I've been on the water since I was a kiddo. Thanks...

Farewell Captain!! to you and Ran-Day!! Going to buy a bottle of Friexenette today and toast Captain Q and the community of salty souls who gathered around you!! Saturday 8/20/23.

I understand Rockland has really turned into a tourist place. Back when I was in Maine the common saying was Camden by the sea Rockland by the smell. But I believe all that's changed now.

Thank you Kaptain Q and the great camera man. Again a great boat.

Thank you for your time in Vinalhaven. And then a comment with so much cogent info from Jim H. ~ So interesting. I did a deep dive into the buyer(s ) for that C&C 40.... in Virginia now - I think. But not sure how things are going. At this point in my life I am in awe to be able to at least witness the ongoing community of "older boats" that you guys support. I can't say enough about how much i appreciate all that you (both) do. Thank you.

What a killer take on that name. Love it!..

Heck, that dog is looking at me wrong. Beautiful boat.

Love spending my Thursday’s with the Captain and Randay. Thanks for sharing another great find. ⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰

That is a real nice boat. Something to sail to where the water is that magic colour.

i have enjoyed many of your videos, living in colorado, i don't get to look at many boats (originally from northern michigan. prices are much lower in maine). i have not found my next boat but after several of your videos i did find myself craving beef stew yesterday, not dinty moore, a crock pot of home made from a top round roast, fresh vegs. i could not make out what was in the bottle... i don't allow open bottles on my boat so it had better be port wine... your humor is a bit dry, thought that might fit in. i have watched many boat vids, some drive me nuts with women showing every possible storage nook and cranny on the entire boat, never mentioning hull, keel, safety configuations. thanks and keep it up. capt. j

Nice boat . Great for someone who wants to put the time money and love into bring it back to life

This boat is what inspires people to buy the less expensive boat and do a really good refit. End up with a classic beauty for half the money.

Like the suspenders. An homage to the comedian “red-green” !

Captain Q! I am pleasantly surprised that you reviewed and Irwin. I tend to think of you guys liking a little bit more well-built and classy boats so it was interesting to see in Irwin looked at. I wish it was an Irwin 37 as I have experience in those and could use that as some sort of metric to get an idea of how you see boats and use as a yardstick for all the other boats you look at. One of the things that I do like about the 37 is that it's a much smaller boat and easier to handle and they offer a center cockpit version which still gives you a twin head and twin cabin. Also I like the sunken Galley in the 37 although it is not great on Headroom you feel as though you are almost encapsulated by it so it's hard to fall when you're in the galley which means you can have hands-free as there's always something to put your hips against.

HAPPY CAPT. Q & RANDAY DAY! SWEET BOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad your so fond of Halifax. It was probably for the stronger Canadian Beer. Certainly wasn't for the weather. How do you pick your boats? Great show , keep up the good work.

I always learn something. Maybe I should move to your area. You both work well together. I love the little comments. Bandter

What a nice working mans boat. Keep up the great work guys.

Great tour of a super deal. Thank you.

I think for $35,000 she's a steal. Probably that much more and it would be a very nice boat. The fuel tank bothers me quite a bit because if one is gone can the other one be far behind? All in all, if I was in the market she'd get 2 or 3 looks. Keep the good stuff coming Captain.

What a nice find. And Randay has his own storage place.

41 feet looks rather daunting with respect to maintenance when your bones ache from just putting up a new fence in a small town house garden. 😫During COVID lockdown my boat ambitions have shrunk ever more, down from 45 feet all the way to a 31 foot Ericson Independence. I am sure after I finish renovating my loft room I will be looking at a canoe.. 🙂🧽

Captain Q, I enjoyed your video. I did notice that on your map of Rockland and Vinalhaven, the island is spelled wrong. Vinalhaven is named after a person. I believe the name of a surveyor or petitioning agent or someone, if I remember my history of the island correctly. Not the stuff you put on your floor. You will notice on “Seas the Moment” it is spelled Vinalhaven. After summering there the past few years, and my wife her entire lifetime, one tends to notice these little things 😊, and felt obligated to point it out. Thanks for the fun video. Darrell

I really like these double cabin, double head layouts. But that boat scares the crap out of me with the crusty engine and fuel tank issue (good luck getting a tank out, it ain't happening). Get into sails, standing rigging, running rigging, batteries and solar and you have another 20k at play and I didn't see any electronics so I think you could have an easy 30k re-fit.

You've done it again boy's, keep it up...love from Katahdin region.....

I would like to point out that the cockpit cubby holes are also an excellently reachable storage location for Dinty Moore stew. Just saying…

If you buy the boat be sure to replace the bilge plug before splash day.

And the Moth went on to become an amazing hydrofoil boat that really screams across the water!

Oh wow Cool Capt , Loved that one I had a Moth Used to race it as a Kid at the local Sailing Club ,Nice Boat, I zink so

I am more interested in the Pearson Triton off the starboard bow

Seems like the boat does have some promise. Another great review Captain Q and RanDee 👍

What a great boat, I have never seen one. Huge space and a great design. Liked and sub’d 😎👍

Maybe some on this thread can add, but I once heard a saying "friends don't let friends but Irwins". I don't know if it should apply to all Irwins or knot.

You know that is about the best layout on deck and below. Putting a table in there that makes sense to you is a nice plus actually. Not stuck with a huge space waster and boy that open space!

Another good job. motor looked a little ruff.

I have a good friend who owned an Irwin 31, his second boat. We raced the heck out of that boat and did very well. She was quite tendah; however. I once helmed her downwind under her big kite, she was a masthead rig. We were in a race near the mouth of Buzzards Bay in the usual 6-8 ft breaking seas common in the traditional “afternoon hurricane”. I nevah worked the helm that hahd to keep that boat under the spinnaker to avoid a death roll. On that run I offered up to helm to any takahs including the skippah - there were none.

Worth a look with a survey

I cant believe this yacht!!!! Captain Q it is a floating hotel, The Irwin Hotel ,man this is incredible.. Sure it needs some work but throw another 40k at it and it could be anyone`s dream ticket around the world. I love it. I know were to come if I`m looking for a boat. Another awesome vlog Captain Q and Randay. just sick. Great tip on freeing your stuck anchor as well. So cool lads.

35k... what a steal!!

I had a Moth. I went to Europe for a year - my mother gave the boat to the Sea Scouts and took a tax deduction. My improvements were appreciated by somebody but did not accrue appropriately.

Love the turkey 😂

Absolutely beautiful sailing ⛵️

Approx 23.00 hrs here on the sunny North Coast of Northern Ireland. What a great start to the weekend. Love to see more of these great deals. Really usable, multi-faceted boat, at a great price. Quite a find. Well worth investing in, at that price. If you trip over any great deals in the 45-50 ft + range, I'd be uber interested. Only one issue this week, gentlemen. Have you run out of your favourite provisions? :o

That is one rusty alternator!

What! No Dinty Moore on board? Thanks for the tour. Always well done. Makes me dream well.

Vinalhaven! Nice.

Dear Captain Q, thank you for the amazing, entertaining videos. We bought a Sigma 41 from Block Island Marine in Newport RI. Nearly our PB and we wonder if you ever come across any Sigmas on your boatyard travels, particularly the 41’?

The boat does have promise 👍

This boat would be perfect with a little work!

What interests me is how to register a sailboat without an address. I mean, if you've been at sea for a year and you've got an address, you still have to pay for the apartment and then there are taxes and other things. Again, you no longer have an address (at the municipality of residence and you are deregistered from the state) can you not register a vehicle? Greeting

Captain Q, can you please do a guide on sailboat headroom? It seems like headroom increases with hull length. I'm 6'4", so I'd need at least 6'5" headroom. What makes & sizes of boats have such headroom? Do catamarans offer more headroom? I'm looking to live on a boat, cruising, no racing. I also have a limited budget. Thanks!

Nice roomy boat for 35k maybe put another 10k to 15k if you do some of the work yourself, and you will be ready to head south by fall.

Excellent project. !

Lovely boat Captain Q real nice

I named my boat “Restroom” because that is what you do off the stern.

looks great

Great find, thanks

I love the aerial shot with the huge overlapping genoa and big staysail on the mizzen. Is that the PB? Now that’s really sailing. Let me know if you need crew for a race to Halifax. Sign.Me.Up! :-) :-) :-)

Project list needs the DM and bubblies...

Irwin 43, colvic victor 40 are nice boats

Captain, I noticed a little out of breath sound. I had that and take about 10 drops of a product called O2. I found it on Amazon. By the way, I am an architect that appreciates your channel not a salesman.

Nice looking boat! Wish I had the $$$ for the refit at the moment it would need.

No offense to Captain Q as I think the world of him. But I want to say I heard the Irwin boats are not as good as others for bluewater.

Always waiting for captain q , love from India

Cool boat name

A little lake south of Buffalo, Chautauqua? I grew up on that lake.

You guys have almost 40,000 subs, it's time Captain Q buys a new pair of pants. Maybe some nice kaki dockers

I just love your channel, I learned more here in a short while about sailing boats than any other channel on the web! I love this boat and also the Cal 40. I like fast cruiser/racers and would like to ask a question or 2 please. You mentioned that you will spend the money on upgraded "racing" sails for this boat. Any calculated guess on the achievable top speed it will get? I know it will probably be a bit of guess. And I would like to know which other old sailboats is also worth looking at that's quite fast. I would like to buy a boat that can do 10+ knots if possible.

Good work gentlemen!

Great informative video.

Another great boat thank you very much

Ahoy Capt., like your input on the boats you go through, it helps me learn a lot. Thank you for that. Any chance you can find a Nonsuch (30') to go through?

Great video Gents!!!

Love your show. Great way to see a variety of boats. I’d take a pass on this one, based on the tired dirty looking engine., and all the water stains. Love how you put it “ this boat definitely needs to be well surveyed” You have made me tremendously more informed, just by your tours. Thank you. Keep up the great work!!!

Put your library on a Kindle!

I’ll bet there are a lot of leaks. They tried to clean it up, but lots of water marks. Big boat. For eating, maybe they used those old TV trays like we had in the 50s. Hope you get an answer from the owner. Also one tank failed. You can bet the other isn’t in much better shape.

When are you two going to review a catamaran?

Two for is two mirrors for Capt Q