Incredible useful. Some of the best advice out there. Can’t wait to be out there on the water with you both.

The other thing that I would like to mention is that sailing is not actually that hard to fathom, it's all the other stuff that makes it challenging, understanding the weather, sea state, currents, your boat's capabilities, frustration, meals on the cabin sole. Just remember that Laura Dekker did a solo circumnavigation on an old 42' GinFizz ketch (which she bought with her own hard earned money) aged 14 years, to quote her "fear kills more dreams than failure ever will"

I'm almost penniless and in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, my long-standing dream of owning and living aboard a boat seems further away than ever...That being said, it does remain my dream and this was an excellent, informative and easy to watch video! Many thanks for making and posting it :)

Some one the best boat purchasing advice I’ve seen in any single video. Quality content.

Good stuff. Thanks to the two of you!

Thank you so much for your friendly and comprehensive advice Drew

What a terrific video jammed with great advice and information! Thanks so much for posting.

You two are an absolute wealth of knowledge. Easy to watch & listen too. I also love how you guys work together

Another solid video. Very informative, thank you.

Thanks I am at the beginning of my journey and everywhere you read or watch you get your nay and jay sayers so who do you believe it is totally bewildering for a new guy, Thanks again

Holy cow that was useful. I live in Japan so to hear you went all the way to Turkey gives me hope. Thx so much

Thanks so much for doing this! I'm working on making my life a sailor's life. This is very helpful!

thanks for your time and input

This video is so detailed and so well through out! Wow! So amazing that you did this! Thank you so much!!!

Thank you very much. Great advice. I'm a welder in Texas and setting a ten year goal to buy a sailboat and take my family around the world. I'll be following your advice.

Excellent video. Use to be a live aboard for many years. Thank you.

Great information. Thanks.

Thank to you both for an in depth view on the options in purchasing and things to be aware of.👍😎 Have just come across your videos and seen a few but this one struck a cord as I'm on a lookout for a second hand 'bluewater' fibreglass but fortunately I'm not in a rush but would like to learn a lot more as I'm a total novice but always loved to be on the waves. Keep up the good videos and hope to come across you on the waves.👍 Take care

So helpful, well presented and clear. Thanks

nice video!! it was very educating for me. I don't know much about boats. My father-in-law constructed a sailboat for himself along 18 years in his yard. He is an architecht and had low budget, but he finally finished it. He made a wood boat, I wooden skeleton and wood planks, and then covered it with fiber glass. I first thought all boats were like that. Thanks for the video

Great video, I’ll be taking notes when I’m ready to buy!!

Thanks for all the information!!

Awesome video guys, thank you so much! Can't wait to get going!

Great work. You are the best! Honest and helpful information. Respect. Thank You.

Absolutely lovely of you both for informing us ❤️

You guys are awesome! I have watched this video 5 or 6 times over that past several months. Each time I chisel out another detail that I hadn't realized before! I am in the market for a first boat / liveaboard... my paradigm has shifted may times ... I just completed my ASA 101/103 classes and want to get on the water ASAP. I've looked at renting daysailers, as I save up money for my "dream boat"... but there isn't much value in spending money on a boat that I can't put my own 'stuff' aboard! Then I was looking at very affordable 20' boats, but that wouldn't teach me much about liveaboard life either, as they have no standing room, no head, no galley, etc. I am currently looking at the 30' class of older bluewater boats... alberg, bristol, cape dory, etc... boats from an era where people didn't need 1200 sq/ft of living space! They don't really make bluewater boats that size any more. I want my first boat to be capable of being my 'only boat'. At my novice level, I think I would be more comfortable on something around 38 ft, but I want a bluewater capable boat from the start. A boat that I can learn on, refit, and learn all the skills I need for off shore passages, in an affordable package. I digress. [end /self absorbed rant]. I love your channel, this vid in particular, has helped me keep all the compromises in perspective. Thanks for sharing your experience and lifestyle! BTW, your boat is absolutely beautiful.

I just found this channel. What an informative and well presented vid and this couple are down to earth and very likable. Well done!

Excellent! Very good information and advice. I've been hoping you two would do this video. I knew you would get round to it. Bravo! Thank you Liz n Jamie. Big fan here!

Excellent advice from one of the highest quality (and possibly the most useful) channels. Well done guys!

Excellent video. Great advice. Well presented. Straightforward and clear. Good job.

Fantastic advice at this stage of my research. Thank you very much

Good to hear that you got your boat in Turkey. Boats generally cost less in Turkey for the same rig, relative to US & Europe, and they're often well outfitted and meticulously maintained. Turks love to negotiate. Most private owners/sellers will eventually agree to a 20% discounted offer if you're nice and likable. And the exchange rate from Turkish Liras might save you another 10% or so on the spot.

All suggestion are excellent. Thank you!

Thanks Guys 👍. A really informative video. Plan to watch this again later just so it all sinks in.

Great video. Good back and forth for steady flow of information. Thanks y'all

We are at the research stage. We think we found the boat we want. But love the advice to just look at tons. We absolutely will buy second hand

briliant video, very relaxing voices and great information ...thank you

Love that your videos are primarily about helping out your fellow man. Well done y'all

Great advice! Love how you guys play off each other in making the video. Very slick. Be safe out there!

Great videos .. thanks for taking the time too help those that are new

Really clear and helpful, thanks!

Great job, I've subscribed, thanks for the tips!

Wow this was very informative thank you so much for this kind of content!

You are so professional and very interesting to hear ur stories and experiences...thanks so much

Great vid guys, thanx.

Thank You for the sharing of your wisdom.

Great info! Many thanks :)

Very comprehensive, I learned a few things. Thank you very much!

Love this episode. You guys inspired me to start my own channel as well. Keep it up!

TQ for the beautiful insights and true reviews.

I can’t express enough gratitude to you both on how you have helped us on our journey to finding our boat. Your extensive refit, as well as your how to videos have taught us so much. When we did indeed find our boat, we knew exactly what we had and we’re doing. Thank you both.

Great video and informative yet to the point.

Thanks. Very useful.

This is a perfectly timed video for us, we are currently looking for our first boat. These "how to" videos of yours are brilliant. We'll head over to your web shop for the guide you've made. Thanks SVC

I'm sad I can't give this video more than 1 thumbs up. Great info. You guys are the best.

the best info i have found online so far thanks..and love the cat .. little hello tail.thanks for sharing..

Great video guys. Thank you very much. I'm still a few years away from buying a boat but this was a great help. Thank you. 👍🏻

I value this video!

You are so right on dealing with the vendor.....

Great information it’s gave me a lot to think about regarding purchasing my live-aboard. Thanks

Thanks for the effort !

Thank you so much for the information. Great video.

Thank you! New subbie here and I'm loving yall love...yall.love for sailing and long distance and time sailors!

Thanks guy, will remember

Thanks . Great help

Really useful advice. Thank you

Thank you that was very informative.

What a fantastic video, subbed!

You guys are a great pair. Thanks for all your helpful advise. Cheers!

I feel very lucky to come across your channel. I’m presently thinking of looking for a live aboard in about eight months. I’m selling my homestead in Missouri and moving back to California ( I know yuk ! ) to be closer to grandkids an family. I’m 67 and lived in a 29 ft Rv for 7 yrs and was comfortable , but think a 35 ft + boat would be better . Something like a weekend sailboat. I used to be a urchin diver and boat hull cleaner in Ventura,Ca. But have a lot to learn about sail boats and harbor fees , etc . Thank all of you out there for taking the time to make and post your videos for us clueless ones . I’m learning so much from you .

Great video really thank you, I completely agree with your advices, are really for a young sailor enthusiast not yet boat owner a gift and a great summary of important things to consider. Thank you so much really!!

Love you guys...thanks for all the good advice

So helpful!!!

great video! thank you

great information

Very good and very helpful. Thank you for making it.

Very useful advice. You've got a new sub.

What a great video and highly informative. You answered some basic questions I had and more. My wife seems to have a keen interest in cruising and your video helped my cause. Hopefully, someday we can meet.

Great advice.Still looking and researching.

Very good guidance! Thank you

Great video...... thank you for posting!

Really enjoyed your advice , clearly you have had a lot of experience and it great that you are willing to share it so we can all be a little more wiser on our approach of purchasing in the near future, keep it up, look forward to many more, regards Mark. Cromer , not so warm Norfolk

Another great video guys!

Excellent guys thanks 😎👍🏽💪🏽

Awesome, comprehensive video. Thank you! :)

Thank you !

Great video and kudos for mentioning just good manners regards the vendors emotional connection to the boat. Often over looked, but makes the biggest difference, sometimes in the price as well!

I appreciate your presentation and content. Very useful. Very helpful. Thank you. And as you say, "Peace"!

Awesome video thanks 😃

My perfect liveaboard is the one you guys have readied for real sailing for 1 year and then changed your minds about going and sold me said boat ! You guys are awesome !

Excellent video!!

Thank you for your advice. :)

Thank You.👍

You all are hitting all the good high points and the objective approach , but like the "mate" we meet for the first time , all goes out the window when are heart strings are plucked by a floating beauty that haunts us until we can sign the contract...true love..looking forward to future episodes ...thank you

Great vid as usual sounds easy enough. Peace and be safe out there. 🖒✌

Great thank you for this video! ^_^

You are very generous! We are very thankfull for this tutorial. Best regards, Chris and Nancy

Very, very useful guys...thank you.

Super. Many thanks.

Thank you for the tips I can see know