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So, You Want to Buy a Sailboat?
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Күн бұрынHow to buy a sailboat. In this episode, I share some of my own experiences in buying sailboats. I've purchased 4 different boats over the course of the last 10 years. There are options for all budgets. You also need to consider pricing for a boat slip or boat storage at the marina as well as any refit projects you'll do after buying the boat.
Link to my sailboat inspection checklist:
tinyurl.com/y7dseazb
You can help support my work on Patreon (it's like a tip jar). Thanks for your support! / joshpost
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Table of Contents
2:06 - Where to park / store a boat?
4:19 - Budget & Purpose
9:39 - Where to look for a boat?
11:55 - Initial viewing of the boat
13:21 - Offer and Survey / Inspection
17:45 - Budget for fixing up your new boat
20:30 - Conclusion
Cameras: Panasonic G85; Canon G7X; GoPro Hero 7
Audio: G85 with Rode Video Micro; G7X and GoPro Internal Mic; Focusrite Scarlett Solo with SE V7 mic for voiceover
Drone: DJI Mavic Pro
Edited on Final Cut Pro X
Music from Epidemic Sound
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@jonathancandor4476 2 жыл бұрын
Why I love boats: 1) no property tax. With a boat you actually own it. It's actually yours. A house is never really yours. You pay property tax and your land is zoned. Also if you find valuable natural resources on your land if your home is zoned as residential the resources aren't yours. 2) with a sail boat you can travel the entire planet earth for the price of vessel maintenance and food. That means for about 16000 a year you can go any were on planet earth for the rest of your life.
@nonameneededsailing 2 жыл бұрын
Shhh🤫
@tatavelino 2 жыл бұрын
Pay nothing? Where are you going to stop your boat.. Take water, electricity? You must pay anyways
@BoopAngel 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, truth
@vagabondmatt5152 2 жыл бұрын
@@tatavelino water maker and solar panels…
@jonathanalea 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t really go to Tibet… but yeah
@staguar 3 жыл бұрын
Woah, I didn't realize how cheaply a 25' boat could be had. Step 1: sign up for sailing lessons and figure out if I enjoy it enough to buy
@kn49 2 жыл бұрын
You could try going down to the marina and seeing if anyone needs deck hands. Build hands on experience at no cost, or possibly even getting paid for it. Make connections with people, and get put to work on things that you might never encounter in a class. I think that might be one of the best ways to see if you'll actually enjoy sailing.
@samfromboston225 Жыл бұрын
@@kn49 Good idea. But if no one is standing next to their boat how can I communicate?
@danielp4507 Жыл бұрын
Craigslist. People are always looking for extra hands for day sailing or longer.
@Kit2Canada 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. A couple of tips: learn to sail before you buy, and better yet make live-abord class, nothing better than “living” the class. Now you know how to sail, prepare food, sleep etc charter a boat (rent) one for weekend and go sailing ! Join a club and do ALL the courses they offer from electric trouble shooting to engine basics. Watch this video more than once, trust me on this part! Boat ownership is one of two things: superb or nightmare, heeding this YT will ensure it’s the former, not the latter!
@waltervega8730 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice! I do plan on learning everything I can before buying one. Obviously, it's a great deal of work. However if you maintain it and learn how too, I believe it's no different than having a house. Don't let things go before you repair them and stay on top of it. I believe it can be a beautiful life.
@ggggg4030 2 жыл бұрын
Most important-can the boat be single-handed? If it needs a crew of 3 or more, you will always be looking for capable people even for brief day sails.
@Kowzorz 2 жыл бұрын
I stumble upon your videos occasionally as I look through all the sailing yt stuff. Your presentation is consistently the best on every topic I have seen you give. Thank you
@Dewii33 2 жыл бұрын
This is the best video I’ve seen yet on this topic! Definitely following your channel. Helpful as well as being local is a plus.
@abdulkkhan5095 2 жыл бұрын
I love Josh's tutorials. I learn a lot from him. He is very easy to understand. That's very helpful. Thanks Josh.
@no1stoppy 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video Josh and I recently 18 months ago bought my first 27 foot yacht and you're spot on with all your advice. Good luck with the new videos.
@rodneyparker5313 2 жыл бұрын
I'm on my 4th Sailboat over 30 years of sailing and boat ownership. Accurate video on the process.
@SharonKenny Жыл бұрын
I bought my first boat in Ireland. Josh what you say is so correct. It needed work but I loved the covid hobby. Best thing I did. Loved your over view :) Thank you
@Waldopepper1962 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with every single word. Very well done and presented. If you are a novice to boats you would be well advised to watch and take heed - of EVERY word of this.
@alexanderlyon 3 жыл бұрын
Great channel, brother. I'm just starting to dream about getting a boat (signed up for some lessons, too). Very helpful, realistic, and inspirational content!
@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind 2 жыл бұрын
Great takeaways at 9:36, and thanks very much for putting this video together.
@nomadicwolf6132 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely branch out into other topics! Just make sure to organize them in appropriate playlists so it's easy to access all your content & come back to it later. Awesome video, by the way!
@ThePortmaccer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh. You are a treasure-trove of useful and complete information.
@HandyMan657 3 жыл бұрын
This was all excellent information, good on you for sharing it. Have fun with Maddie and Herbie, they're both great people. Take care bud.
@loulollio 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Josh: I am a Skipper and really appreciated your enthusiasm. Blessings, Lou Lollio
@davidgreenhalgh3946 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Josh. Articulate and straight talking. As someone who sailed at school, has had a partially adventurous life and now weighing up dreams of owning a boat, this is exactly the primary guidance I need.
@adrenazanetti3660 Жыл бұрын
There are also a ton of sailing folk who want to partner on a boat and split the times the shared owners sail and it’s a great way to afford a boat you can’t afford on your own!
@derrickpittinger4444 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, Thank you for this video, especially the part about the surveyer, that is something I have not yet considered. great vid!!!!
@redpenguin4317 2 жыл бұрын
This video has helped us a lot in our 1st boat buying experience. Thank you so much Mr. Post!!!!
@Aquaterran13 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Thank you Josh. I am buying my first boat and I am a bit overwhelmed by it all. Your video has helped heaps. Cheers
@27floater14 2 жыл бұрын
I've had over a dozen boats in the past 5 years. I love them all.
@icfubar9150 Жыл бұрын
Great channel with good knowledge over the many issues and topics regarding sailboat ownership.
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 3 жыл бұрын
Want to but a yacht? Hell yes!! Nearly bought a project at the end of last year but it was miles away and with lockdown wouldn't have been able to get down to it. Focussed on a type now, just waiting for the right one! Blaming you (among a few others) at this point!! Great video by the way! Cheers! PS we need a tour of the new boat. Looks a lovely classic!
@spyglassfreowestaus2733 3 жыл бұрын
Josh, we're not watching cause it's our first time, We're watching it because we luv you! Keep up the great vids.
@TheNicombraun Жыл бұрын
There’s a lot of love in making this video. Thank you!
@trinaweeks8015 3 жыл бұрын
Very timely as we are looking at a boat next week. Excellent advice. Thanks Josh!
@NorceCodine 2 жыл бұрын
Did you buy a boat?
@erikrooney7436 2 жыл бұрын
I really love your approach and content! I bought my first boat after taking lessons and watching your content. I live your analytical, straight forward commentary.
@JoshPostVlogs 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Erik!
@SalingSamantas Жыл бұрын
Hey man. Your videos are always excellent, informative well put together, edited, b roll, all of it. My videos are very rough around the edges in comparison. I'm a sailboat owner as well, watch alot of your stuff and I appreciate all the hard work that goes into it. Actually I learned to sail watching your video, and I refer people wanting to learn to it all the time.
@therant382 2 жыл бұрын
Nice post Josh. Just downloaded your checklist. Great help. Thanks from Ant the UK.
@middlebaysailingandboating746 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video - you’re prioritized list is spot on.
@ronsgarage4230 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you. I am retired Navy living in CT and have been thinking about sailing.
@DanielSmith-vp5vn 2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate.. your how to sail vid brought me here.. a cracking vid and something people obviously need. Another great video here and who doesnt dream about sailing into the yonder. Keen to follow your adventures as an ex navy (australian) man myself.
@MNP67 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you back.
@tomclause9555 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list! Another good resource: INSPECTING THE AGING SAILBOAT by Don Casey. I just got it and so far looks very comprehensive.
@tony9305 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. I appreciate the insight and advice. Thanks
@SA-zv4wr 2 жыл бұрын
This episode has some great advice... Thank you.
@markholland5462 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh , I printed your check list, I'm a couple of years out, kids will be on there own soon, plan on a 30-35 boat for a year or two then move onto a Mack daddy and cruse the seven seas : ) Lived on others sailboats as a young man as crew, mate,, do boy .
@dagmite 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the vibe... sailing an everything more more more!
@tiaria7941 2 жыл бұрын
very well explained, Josh. Great vlog.
@allenrubin 2 жыл бұрын
I needed this more than ever since tomorrow I'm going to check out a 1984 MacGregor 26 from a cousin. I had no idea what to check on. Thank you for the printable checklist. We will see how it goes tomorrow!!!!
@JoshPostVlogs 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Best of luck!
@MrBEACH-ci7dr Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you so much for being so informative!
@DawnHaiders 3 жыл бұрын
A great video wish we would have seen it before we bought our first boat. There were many things you talked about we learned the hard way. I would add a bit about harbor requirements for older boats before you can even get a slip. You talked about size and purpose but not on rigging ( single hand capable vs old school.... up on the foredeck hanking on sails vs roller fullers) we went from cal 29 with Hanks and an outboard and no windless...... 2 an Ericson 35 cutter rigged Sloop set up for single handing with two rolling furlers on a bowsprit and a diesel inboard. Huge difference! a newbie might look at the two boats and think the second has too many gadgets when in actuality it's a much easier boat to handle. We just went from Dana Point to San Pedro stopping in Newport for a few days. hopefully will see you along the journey sometime so we can tell you in person how much we enjoy your videos. Thanks again I'd recommend the video to someone looking
@owenmorehart1224 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Great collection of wise info...
@ubiquity2168 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏🏾 I downloaded your checklist.
@andysutils 3 жыл бұрын
The prices of boating in the us are utter extortion compared to the uk. It costs me less to store my boat for an entire winter season than it costs there to store it for just a month!
@wojtekbear9832 3 жыл бұрын
Yup, I was quoted 320 EUR / Month to live full time in a luxury marina in the Mediterranean, there was one in Portugal for 1200 EUR A YEAR electricity INCLUDED. I tried to find the cheapest equivalent option in Texas or Florida, it started at $1300 a month, and there’s special rules in US where you need special permits/ boat slips to live full time on board, this increases overall price, price of insurance and adds a bunch of extra regulation compliance’s. Boat life in US seem to be a nightmare, at least for the way I intend to live the boat life.
@It-b-Blair 3 жыл бұрын
So... almost reasonable to store it in Europe and fly back? 🤪 nutty
@Snurre86 2 жыл бұрын
@@wojtekbear9832 Freedom isn't free, we saw that last year. Only if we stand up against to regulation that benefits a few can we have freedom.
@joejunior1974 2 жыл бұрын
I just sold my 33' Hunter after 6 years of ownership because of the limited availability of liveaboard slips here on the east coast of the US. In 2015, I got a slip for $8 a foot plus utilities. 5 years later the same slip is $16 a foot, but foot size of the slip! Plus a $150 a month liveaboard fee and utilities. Ridiculous. My advice, don't buy a boat unless you are rich.
@philipmayo8201 2 жыл бұрын
I guess maybe I need to move to the UK or store my boat there (when I buy it) and just fly back and forth. It may be cheaper.
@edwardstgeorge6624 3 жыл бұрын
Very I informative video. Thanks for covering many boat owning topics.
@ericheisler5351 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your content.
@vanodyssey1659 Жыл бұрын
The PDF list is a godsend! Off to Norway this week to view my 2nd boat!
@JoshPostVlogs Жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@rodgerhuse7665 Жыл бұрын
Another great tutorial, Josh. I'm subscribed and watching them all.
@JoshPostVlogs Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@carlmason6477 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH. In this single video you have answered soon many questions. Its long been a dream of mine too start sailing. Ty again
@JoshPostVlogs 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck.
@MistyLong-hi5dl 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! I appreciate all your input!!! I am new to the boring world and just learning and you have helped incredibly! Things that I didn’t even think of like the docking fee like my RV storage fee. All the extras you completely had on it. I want to live on my boat and travel to the Caribbean. I had to Florida, and so I was thinking of getting a 31 foot but RV style 35 foot. Can you really help me hone in on the basis of what I need. I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos! Thank you so much.
@murphmurph2124 Жыл бұрын
I found a sailboat online that had a survey posted in online add, I printed it out it was 14 pages long very thorough and helpful. I didn't buy boat but I have that survey as a guideline to accompany my own checklist
@michynature 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the list.
@mkmccoy6929 3 жыл бұрын
Love the show keeping it up ...
@danielerdos3046 2 жыл бұрын
You're awesome Josh! Thanks for the checklist...we're just planning to move to Spain. Neither my girlfriend or I know too much about sailing, but both of us are really drawn to the lifestyle an opportunities...so currently just binging on boat/sailing content and knowledge, because we plan to get the license and buy a boat once we're there. Lot to learn, but your channel helps a ton, so thank you! :)
@mikeericaful Жыл бұрын
License? You need a license to operate a sailboat?
@AxtionMag Жыл бұрын
How's your adventure going? Curious about your journey as I too am giving thought of buying a boat and traveling the world. Thanks!
@abdulkkhan5095 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You Josh . Was very helpful.
@LivinLaVidaGypsea 2 жыл бұрын
All solid advice. We followed a lot of the things you stated with our own recent purchase of SV Gypsea.
@JoshPostVlogs 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new boat!!
@spanishcourseonline2731 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh! Great explanation!
@abdulkkhan5095 3 жыл бұрын
Great guy- Wonderful and helpful sailor.
@emcmanamna 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful--thank you!
@jlvrpos 3 жыл бұрын
Hi from P.R. Thanks for that video was helpful.
@mikeericaful Жыл бұрын
I live in lane locked Oklahoma. I traded some work for a 1967 22 O’Day. I’m in the midst of cleaning her up to have her lake worthy by spring. It’s been a journey and a nice escape so far. What I really want is an ocean going sailboat that I can take my wife to Tahiti in. Live on it. Travel on it. See the world!
@marchuckabone4785 3 жыл бұрын
Bust out another thousand thumbs up!! Super good content.
@TimingInTime 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing amount of tips. For some, tough reality check that can cost a lot of money. Greatly appreciated is your knowledge and wisdom. My dream is getting further and further away... Oh well. Be happy for what you have! Cheers everyone and good luck with your search. And if you have room in your boat... please invite me over. lol.
@LivinLaVidaGypsea 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! The money is usually the part that stings the most!
@alejandrollamas692 Жыл бұрын
Great information, I'm retired and have no idea about boat's and sailing. Always wanted to sail but never had time to learn.
@frankgatto2427 3 жыл бұрын
Great discussion of the basics in buying a boat. Many first-time buyers do it on a whim and later regret their decision--both financially and emotionally. I like your emphasis on storage and the actual purpose of owning. Many owners live too far away from the marina to enjoy a daysail or spur of the moment decision to go sailing on a nice day. Others will buy a cruising boat, but use it primarily for sailing for a day around the harbor. The bottom line is that it a very expensive hobby for the average person, and one should investigate all the points you talk about. One thing is for sure. There are two best days in a boaters life: 1) the day he buys and 2) the day he sells. Thanks for putting together this realistic and informative video.
@JoshPostVlogs 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Frank. 👍
@sailing_mahalo 3 жыл бұрын
Great rundown of the process!! Good luck to all buying or selling a boat in this crazy market!!
@annehedonia156 3 жыл бұрын
Wait... how is it crazy? For boats I mean? Lol
@sailing_mahalo 3 жыл бұрын
@@annehedonia156 Lots of people buying and selling! Many of the buyers have little to no experience, and so these videos are helpful!
@georgaxelsson Жыл бұрын
Thanks Josh Good advice
@kavvayistories 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful,thank you ❤️❤️
@NearlyNativeNursery Жыл бұрын
I am Happy for you Josh. Very Nice classic boat. it will provide a much smoother ride and be more sea worthy over the previous Beneteau you had. Great choice.
@JoshPostVlogs Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim. I’ve definitely noticed it’s a smoother ride.
@querubimsantos2347 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advices.
@valtracy17 3 жыл бұрын
We are buying a boat to live full time. On a dock right now, only taking out a few times a year until retirement. Then we are out of here full-time at that point. Unfortunately we have lost out on 4 catamarans in the last 5 months. Plugging along until we find the next one we hopefully will get.
@edmilsonsilva7283 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Josh!
@carloschasingsharks 2 жыл бұрын
amazing info thank you
@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Josh!
@BornFreeFilms 10 ай бұрын
Nice general info. It would be nice to make a video about more detailed price ranges for different repairs like diesel engines, rudders, deck, sails, anchors, etc. Edit: different electronics.
@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks 3 жыл бұрын
Well done!! Just 1 ad.. in my experience its important to take the length of a Bowsprit pulpit into account when it comes to storage charges. I have a 1982 Island Trader 37/38" Ketch Rig... it has a 12ft beam and a Bowsprit that takes it to 42.5ft when the marina is estimating winter storage fees. 42.5ft x 12ft x $/SqFt storage fee. ... I love my boat and the Bowsprit but yeah that adds a bit more to my winter storage fees.. Keep the videos coming!!! Its a great idea to diversify your content!!! 👌👍
@DawnHaiders 3 жыл бұрын
Great point we have a bow sprit on our Ericsson 35 plus an arch and davit system for the dinghy taking us over 42 ft. All things to consider
@basgosen6746 2 жыл бұрын
In the netherlands we pull the bowsprit up but we call them then Kluiverboom (jib tree, if i recall correctly).
@garysmith6994 Жыл бұрын
Great insight into sailboats
@kevio6868 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the info!
@allanebora3396 Жыл бұрын
Very informative.
@c0ri 2 жыл бұрын
nice vid bro thanks!
@johnturley5595 2 жыл бұрын
100% True in every sense ....... good job.
@gregjohnson6355 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and has again informed me as well as inspired. Great inserts! I'm just south of you in Dana Point and if I ever find you up in NPort I'll owe you more than a beer or two for all that you've done for me. Sailing now with a club for the last year and hope to buy in the next few years. Looking to build my skills over next 5 years then head west to deep water with the family.
@JoshPostVlogs 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for the message. Let me know if you ever want to go out on my boat here in Newport.
@gregjohnson6355 3 жыл бұрын
@@JoshPostVlogs just say when. I've been meaning to come up there to rent some outriggers. I have no skill but could help you on some boat projects. gwjohnson38@hotmail.com
@philiporourke7896 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanx.
@mark_dowling Ай бұрын
Well Dione a great vid!!
@williamcefaratti308 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect explanation.
@claytonmetternich7814 Жыл бұрын
Perfect video
@saturnluck4252 Ай бұрын
great video
@philippehoogenboom1118 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and take good care
@xavpil2 Жыл бұрын
Man I want to hire you now to help buy my first one! Thx so much
@frankarias4985 3 жыл бұрын
Great vid
@edwardhart8449 3 жыл бұрын
Josh. Welcome back
@JoshPostVlogs 3 жыл бұрын
Are you in San Diego? I’ll be down there tomorrow, helping a guy on a boat down there Thursday and Friday.
@chrisgorman2717 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful
@robmock2296 11 ай бұрын
Good info
@JeroenSWart 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@gjunior2471 3 жыл бұрын
Good info.
@aevoguitars2576 2 жыл бұрын
Good video!
@Trebeany Жыл бұрын
Hi im Troy from nsw Australia . There's very real issues MY first boat was small .All of a sudden I had all these issues .Know I'm looking at a bigger yacht I did not think of a servay Yes and a second look For me this is important. THE GUY WAS IN A HURRY SO I Didn't have Time to look. So I really thank you because I will ask for a second look plus some one who knows about sails as well the motor I got the filling that this person who was selling this boat was not sure but just positive about the things that I asked him.I really thank you for getting me thinking
@aslanalkanli815 3 жыл бұрын
I really like the episodes you have been making . First time I came across your KZfaq posting was “learn how to sail” , at that time I just enrolled to a sailing school in Bay Area and your posting was very helpful . I was wondering if you can also include other expenses such as insurance , taxes any registration fees , bottom cleaning ( how often) and painting . Thank you Aslan
@JoshPostVlogs 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. I've found insurance is pretty cheap. Well, depending on the value of the boat, but my insurance is a couple hundred $$ per year. (If you plan to go out of the country to a hurricane zone insurance is outrageous though.) Bottom cleaning: I usually do myself but when water is super cold in winter I pay a guy to do it which costs $50 every other month (some people do it every month). Bottom paint is a whole different animal. I've heard it can cost $3000 to $5000 for the marina to do once every 2 to 3 years (California prices, maybe cheaper other places, not sure). Let me know if any other questions. Enjoy the SF Bay. Beautiful place.
@Not_Sure_ 2 жыл бұрын
Just to add, I just heard about wrapping a boat might be cheaper and last longer. What's your opinion on the vinyl wrap ?
@sambassil7825 2 жыл бұрын
Right on
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