Excellent video! My sister is looking into buying a boat for Puget Sound and as a live aboard as well. So I sent this video to her to view. The costs involved are always a factor I think. and not having a clue what they could be and finding this video was a god send! In watching, we both realized this is completely affordable. Thank you very much for doing this video! JR
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!! Thanks for watching!
@mvfreedom4 жыл бұрын
Nice outline! And we agree, although the final bill might seem expensive it’s not when you consider what you gave up to afford it and how much of your life it becomes.
@BoatingJourney4 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!! :)
@parishrickert24623 жыл бұрын
This was great! my wife and I truly appreciate this video. Thank you!!
@dorothylimbrick95732 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you for being open and most all staying on point and
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@foreverfixin3 жыл бұрын
What you're paid for the survey is what I paid for a 1983 Carver Monterey 26 with tri axle trailer I am currently restoring it it's a big project but I love every minute of it this will be the boat I carry to the Bahamas in a few years I have just finished doing all the interior teak it turned out wonderful anyway happy boating and safe navigation
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Lol! Love it! That's awesome 👌
@stans10583 жыл бұрын
Count yourself very fortunate. You may think it's not alot but it is.
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stan, yes we say our blessings everyday. We've lived some very tough times early in our marriage (to the point we couldn't buy groceries), and we are blessed we have been able to experience boating. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@indreams83184 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! Great things to keep in mind as I look to buy a live aboard boat in the next couple years
@BoatingJourney4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We're glad it was helpful 🙂
@joefoote60403 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing these videos - my spouse and I are into a pre-buy on a Bayliner 4387 in Eastern Canada. Love your info!
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and thank you!! That's an awesome boat - you'll love it!!
@michaelwoodward93883 жыл бұрын
Great video! Super informative and really fun to hear you guys describe everything!
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU Michael ;)
@toddcarlson82073 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Clear, practical and realistic!!!! Thank you for sharing.
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd! We appreciate that!
@BellsRidesAboardSeaBoss Жыл бұрын
Very helpful information, thank you for sharing
@BoatingJourney Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@johnporter7938 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@crankychris23 жыл бұрын
A good video of cost ownership of a 40 ft cruiser.
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! We appreciate the watch!
@flienlow62813 жыл бұрын
Thank you for letting me know that I STILL can't afford a yacht. :(
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
You would be surprised. You don't have to do all that we did. You can definitely buy an older one :)
@joemorrow76913 жыл бұрын
A 90 91 92 93,,,32 foot bayliner is perfect to own Justin 👍👍
@privatesecurityafrica41293 жыл бұрын
Very good subject...
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks
@user-id8ng9eq9h2 жыл бұрын
Good video, but I’ve formed the opinion that survey’s count for very little. They never catch what you find when living with the boat, and like you said - look at all the maintenance items you end up addressing. Only think I value about the survey is the structural aspect. When you buy a boat everyone has their hand out. I choose to save all I can on the transaction to save that for repairs/maintenance that just simply won’t show in the survey
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael. We agree with part of your statement. Yes, the survey depends on the surveyor as well. Our first boat, he barely looked at anything and missed a lot. Our second boat, he spent 3 hours on it. PLUS he was a certified diesel mechanic, so we had the engines, systems, oil samples taken, etc. So I think it depends on who you hire. But things like old holding vents or cracks in lines under floor boards you can't reach, won't get caught until you live or spend time on it. Thanks for watching!!
@ginal22543 жыл бұрын
Subscribed when I heard puget sound, boating in WA is so different from FL.
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@JohnBraman4133 жыл бұрын
the ones with the most cost repair wise are the people that just dock their ships and don't run them having low hours. does more harm in the long run just sitting there. they need to be used.
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
We totally agree! We used our boat every weekend!
@kwantao693 жыл бұрын
nicely done...
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@paullylambert53863 жыл бұрын
my boat expenses are close or a little more then what my annual vacation pay is and I don't travel. I consider this my vacation.
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Ditto!
@georgesalmas45822 жыл бұрын
What product did you put on the prop to prevent barnacle buildup? Great video.
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! @Propspeed we love it!!
@teachingrounds2 жыл бұрын
Great content .. thanks for doing this. What was the product that was used for the bottom paint to ward off barnacles?
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! For bottom paint we used Sea Hawk....if you go to our episode, "hauling out" or search our blog at boatingjourney , search "hauling out" and we have a full list there. Thanks for following us!!
@urhiredhr4213 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Why did you sell this last boat?
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
We are now saving to finally buy our permanent liveaboard boat. It was a great boat, but not our final liveaboard.
@Lolaandcassidyadventures2 жыл бұрын
BOAT - Bring Out Another Thousand..
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Yep.
@hags19744 жыл бұрын
What type of insurance was that you described if the boat sinks or something of that nature?
@BoatingJourney4 жыл бұрын
Great question!! Thanks for asking. When we had our first boat, we simply used the same insurance company that insured our car. What we didn't know, is that policy did not cover us for liability for those clean-up expenses because vessel owners are liable under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 up to the statutory limit (currently $939,800). If you ever intend to borrow someone else's boat, confirm that your liability coverage extends to the other boat. You can find all the details here: www.chubb.com/us-en/individuals-families/resources/understanding-boat-insurance.aspx
@gerardrusso96423 жыл бұрын
who did you use to finance your boat most loan companies wont finance over 20 years
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Well, the boat was a 2002 and we bought it in 2018, so it wasn't 20 years old yet. We went thru a finance broker, who we used before. Just like buying a home, finance brokers can find great deals for you.
@JohnBraman4132 жыл бұрын
what do you think cost would be going icw from conn to florida?
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I wish I had the answer. Fuel should at a lower cost, since you're not traveling fast. Another channel just did that from NY to FL - "Adventures of our Happy Ours. check them out!
@mtbquest44373 жыл бұрын
What headsets do you have, do you like them and where can you buy them?
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
Hi MTB - they are Eartec Headsets and we love them. We have a link on our blog to them - you can buy from Amazon. boatingjourney.com/product-category/boat-accessories/
@user-id8ng9eq9h3 жыл бұрын
What product did you use on the props and shafts?
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
PropSpeed!
@susansutton85372 жыл бұрын
Do you actually want a boat. You’ve been looking for so long?
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Yes! But we want to find a liveaboard. We don't want to pay a mortgage AND boat moorage. Right now in thw PNW inventory is at an all time low (I'm in the boat business) and anything over 50', under $250k is hard to find!!
@susansutton85372 жыл бұрын
@@BoatingJourney we were just in Seattle looking at a Bayliner 4788 and it was a dog. Now we’re flying to Newport Beach to look at another. You’re right. It’s not easy. Good luck!!
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you as well. I think you will see an influx of inventory after Feb!
@susansutton85372 жыл бұрын
@@BoatingJourney we found one yesterday! It’s a 2001 4788 Bayliner. Hope it passes the survey, but it only has 270 hours on it!
@BoatingJourney2 жыл бұрын
@@susansutton8537 Wow!! That's awesome!! Keep us posted! Where will you moor it?
@Joeilliano3 жыл бұрын
Which state that you living?
@BoatingJourney3 жыл бұрын
we live in Washington
@randallbaker28703 жыл бұрын
Sorry to tell you,,but bayliners are crappy boat's
@stevec35373 жыл бұрын
This is a highly uninformed comment. True of some Bayliners, not true of all Bayliners, especially the larger ones.