Sailing full TIME, What size sailboat do you actually need

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Sailing full TIME, What size sailboat do you actually need

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Sailing full TIME, What size sailboat do you actually need
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Welcome to Chasing Latitudes! Have you ever imagined the smell of the ocean air as your boat crashes through the waves? The freedom that comes from casting off the bow lines and heading out to sea to explore new places you can’t reach by car or airplane? Then this channel is for you.
You will not see white sand beaches here, restaurant reviews, beach parties, selfies or Japanese knives. What you will find is factual information based on decades of sailing experience.
My channel is specifically meant for one thing and one thing only, to help YOU find your new to you fancy-dancy yacht of your dreams and get on the water in the fastest, most time efficient manner.
Don’t get caught up in looking at old boats! I focus on mostly newer vessels, built in 2000 or later because I want you to spend as much of your time as possible sailing, not practicing your restoration skills on an old boat attempting to bring it to its former glory.
You want to take advantage of the amazing newer technology and modern hull designs when it comes to sailing. This is going to make your vessel far easier to sail solol or short handed and make them far more comfortable and efficient to live aboard full time or even just weekenders without buying more boat than you need.
I offer a wide variety of services including consulting where I will take you through the entire process of how to budget properly, choosing what vessel size will work for your needs, what type of vessel, I will help you shop for vessels, determine offer prices, schedule surveys, talk with brokers, teach you how to do your own pre-survey, walk you through hiring the correct surveyor and help you avoid all of the common pitfalls that you will find when purchasing used sailing vessels.
The consulting does not stop there, I will be with you every step of the way and long after you have purchased your vessel as consulting also comes with lifetime access to the members area,.
Chasing Latitudes hosts a large, active private members area where the members are more than happy to offer their own experience to solve problems, host private videos for ASA Sailing quizzes (ASA 101, 103, & 104), and live stream videos which feature anything from member cruising to boat shopping, boat comparisons, and other live content with chat from the subscribers to my KZfaq channel and channel members.
It’s time for YOU to get on the water. Come aboard!

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@SpeedDemonExpress Ай бұрын

I think choosing a yacht that offers shade at the helm and some protection from the elements is critical for long trips.

@zapperguy1 Жыл бұрын

The best thing i love about your videos is that you say it as it is with not sugar coating. Thanks for being real.

@ChasingLatitudes Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Pelican5077 Ай бұрын

13 years full time on our 35 ft sailboat. Built in 2005. With solar panels and davits/dink we measure 39ft. No need for anything larger.

@robertcarlclayton7724 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! You keep me in reality on my quest for the cruising life style!

@charlesreid9337 11 ай бұрын

I legit used to hate this channel because of some of the things in a few of the videos but ive come to absolutely revere it over time. He gives what is basically "practical, realistic" advice

@ChasingLatitudes 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@SpeedDemonExpress Ай бұрын

I like the idea of having a boat for island hopping for a few days and coming back home. At least as a starter boat.

@ahoneyman 3 ай бұрын

Buy a boat for the sailing you will definitely do and rent one for things you maybe want to do someday. If you want a boat for cruising the Keys and the Bahamas buy that boat. If you want to sail in Greece someday charter a boat in Greece and sail away. Don't buy a 50 foot ocean crosser that's too big and expensive to do the Keys.

@francisverhelst9375 17 күн бұрын

I am watching this vlog in the Canaries on our 2010 43ft benetau oceanis. We, 2 of us, are living since a few years full time aboard and have plenty of place. Running costs are 5 to 6 k€ per year INCLUDING full insurance (boat is insured for 145k€) we did the Atlantic circuit 5 to 6 years ago. Nothing broke down, not really much extra running costs. Blue water sailing boats are a term invented for a positive description of an old derelict boat. And boat life is exactly as hard as you want to make it, we have an easy relaxed boat life.

@ChasingLatitudes 17 күн бұрын

I love your definition of a Bluewater boat, 100% agree

@akdog9483 Жыл бұрын

I have been on a Chasing Latitudes hiatus. Huge deficit on my part. Your videos speak directly to where I am. Thank you for making these fantastic Videos!

@MrYort13 Жыл бұрын

Question? I heard shore power was outrageous in some ports. Could to chat about that on another video. Thanks for your efforts.

@sproket168 7 ай бұрын

Just get your solar sorted out. It's cheap ass chips now. Cloudy days put 2L in the generator, start it, and go out for a coffee.

@sailingfabule1805 6 ай бұрын

The issue is that most systems when connected to shore power will only use the shore power, which is the case on our Boréal 47.2. To use the onboard renewable power source I need to manually switch off the shore power by setting the shore current to zero, and only use the shore power to top off the batteries (800Ah LiFePO4) from time to time at night when the solar don’t produce. Then you benefit from your power generation and minimize the shore drain. For information we do all the cooking with electricity which uses about 1.5-2 kWh per day for full meals 2-3 persons. Good luck and see you on the water.

@francisverhelst9375 17 күн бұрын

@@sailingfabule1805this is NOT true. Just adapt the parameters of your MPPT solar charger and shore charger so that shore charges the batteries up to 70% and the rest has to come from the solar. More over with a Victron inverter charger you can limit the current you will take from shore to the Amps you choose. On our boat we set it to 2,5 Amps max. The rest will be supplied through the inverter from your batteries. All in all we only very very rarely use any shore power with 400Watt of solar and 350 Ah of Lithium

@danhofmann9713 8 ай бұрын

At some point you have to talk about the downsides of similar lwl and loa like smashing your bow in with the anchor

@evinwhiteson4902 11 ай бұрын

I like the jumping blond third from the left

@kenlinnington4771 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to make great videos. cheers. Ken

@ChasingLatitudes Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, I sincerely appreciate it

@grayman7208 Жыл бұрын

however, over forty foot, the marina docking prices skyrocket.

@grayman7208 Жыл бұрын

@ABC gang yep, even more money.

@davefletch3063 8 ай бұрын

As you get newer you double the initial cost of the boat so that should be considered

@aeneas-sails Ай бұрын

You do provide smiles.

@nutsandbolts432 Жыл бұрын

At the least, your consistent. You have preached the same thing since I started watching. Now I watch these to see if something changed your mind.

@joemizerk7811 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your videos!! You cut through all the BS! I hope to be sailing in the 2-4 years and will definitely be using your services when ready.

@pcry8185 Жыл бұрын

Comment to help the KZfaq algorithm. This is a good channel.

@adriennec6033 Ай бұрын

I am a native NYer 😊 I have subbed in. I will be buying a boat soon. Getting a lot of great info from you! For 2 women what type of boat should we start with? I want to go island hopping in the Caribbean for the winters here in NYC. I'm a combat army veteran and want to be relatively self-reliant. I want a catamaran 😅 but think I'm going to start with a monohull.

@ChasingLatitudes Ай бұрын

@@adriennec6033 just start with a cat if that's what you want, no reason to spend the time or money on a mono, leopard 40 is great for island hopping

@briancall5794 Жыл бұрын

Great video I learn something from each one of them.

@CalebLeverett 24 күн бұрын

I love how hard on sailing KZfaqrs you are. 🤣🤭

@flaparoundfpv8632 3 ай бұрын

Can you repeat the part about the LOA vs LWL for another six and a half minutes please? I didn't quite catch that "little breakdown".

@joemeatmama2267 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work. Love the videos. Keep 'em coming. 🤙

@sproket168 7 ай бұрын

38 foot minimum if its just you and your girl going offshore. Bigger also helps with safety

@luissaugustoo 10 ай бұрын

When you say 40k, you mean the reveneu for 1 year?

@titanicstowaway5899 Жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos.

@ChasingLatitudes Жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the4 time to watch, I sincerely appreciate it

@ChrisHolman 27 күн бұрын

I only want to cruise the Carribian, I'm thinking a 34'-40' Cat

@ericisexploring Ай бұрын

How do you feel about these newer boats with dinghy garages?

@BurakBorhan Ай бұрын

Great info. Thank you 🙏

@carlmason6477 Жыл бұрын

Ty so much for these videos!

@garycampbell6821 2 ай бұрын

Excellent advice

@geraldhowse8597 Жыл бұрын

Hi chris. Best videos

@fawqman2764 Жыл бұрын

Another good vid. Thanks Chris!

@oztamari 3 ай бұрын

Love your content ❤

@chcgo2undaground Жыл бұрын

The hull is shaped the same as a canoe, what happens when you get into a sea state 3 or even 4? My guess is the bow will jump up and down like a schoolyard seasaw.....

@danc2323 Жыл бұрын

Great info Chris!

@maluhiasurfer Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks!

@MHow1900 11 ай бұрын

Having that bow straight down makes the LWL appear better in your calculation. It doesn’t provide any additional living space over a bow that cuts back. 🤔

@jra55417 2 ай бұрын

yeah it does. provides storage space (eg chain locker) that doesn't encroach on living space

@stevecook7984 Жыл бұрын

Love your advice 😊😊😊

@markymarknj Жыл бұрын

Wasn't the Pacific Seacraft 40 what Sailing Project Atticus got for their 2nd boat? I haven't watched them in ages, so I don't remember for sure.

@southernfriedkiwi6340 Жыл бұрын

Yes.

@blackhawkteam8625 Жыл бұрын

a darn good choice on their part.

@fishdaddy4797 Жыл бұрын

👍 Enjoyed it yet again!

@tomhenry4993 Жыл бұрын

Always great advice, always funny!

@flydr2 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thanks

@jhallgrimsson Жыл бұрын

Great advice. Glad to see you are out of KZfaq hell.

@russellesimonetta9071 Жыл бұрын

I,d love a 38' wharram tiki! You can go anywhere with one of thosell

@chrissawyer8548 Жыл бұрын

Get to see you back Chris

@Montenegro651 Ай бұрын

Hello for the algorithms!

@dominicfrei6381 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Watching alot of your videos, researched for now over a year and analyzed in depth our needs, I nailed down our future Sailboat selection to be either a Beneteau 473 or the Beneteau 48 in a 3 Cabin version. Which one (and why) would you choose if you could? Many thanks 🙏🏼 in advance for a short feedback…🙏🏼🏝️ Dominic

@TripsToInfinity 9 ай бұрын

Cool vid!

@pathwds Жыл бұрын

Very useful information

@thegram9207 5 ай бұрын

Well , that's easy : a Canova 142 .

@IndieChefster Жыл бұрын

My fave channel.

@JacktheRipper-dx8vq 3 ай бұрын

RELAX!!!!!......DUDE!!

@bewendt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@calebduncklee 5 ай бұрын

Hello

@jasonmasters2098 2 ай бұрын

Thank you

@MrMediterrano 4 ай бұрын

What is the ideal 2-cabin sailboat size for coastal cruising for 2 people who don’t want to have to visit a marina more than once a week at the most and want to have onboard all amenities ie A/C, heating, hot water, water-maker, extra fridge, solar, autopilot, wind-vane, SUP, diving gear for 2, dive compressor, generator, foldable bike, satellite internet, EPIRB, Iridium Go, spare anker, spinnaker, gennaker, code 0, lazy bag, spinnaker pole, covers for navigation instruments, rudders, winches etc? I would assume anything smaller than Beneteau 45 will be too small.

@ChasingLatitudes 4 ай бұрын

You'd want a 50 for all that crap

@MrMediterrano 4 ай бұрын

@@ChasingLatitudes Are u sometimes in BVI? If yes, how much and how long would it take to deliver a sailboat like a Beneteau 45 from there to Liguria?

@ChasingLatitudes 4 ай бұрын

@@MrMediterrano that would be 6 to 8 weeks amd cost close to 30k

@MrMediterrano 4 ай бұрын

@@ChasingLatitudes including everything? Your flights, fuel, water, food, marina costs etc?

@ChasingLatitudes 4 ай бұрын

@@MrMediterrano no that's just your basic capt cost for a trip that long

@garfieldferguson6502 Жыл бұрын

Great videos 👍

@flydr2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again..

@DaddymackLV Жыл бұрын

Chris - are you going to the St. Pete's boat show?

@ChasingLatitudes Жыл бұрын

Not likely

@DaddymackLV Жыл бұрын

@@ChasingLatitudes bummer -

@javierechevarria1548 Жыл бұрын

Great video my friend

@davidamburgey9398 Жыл бұрын

Hi & thanks

@mikelind2762 Жыл бұрын

Starting to think about boats again...Go Bitcoin!

@Msjflo702 11 ай бұрын

Hi ❤

@markybolton 10 ай бұрын

Did you make one on what cat size you need?

@billybob77100 Жыл бұрын

Hey don't we know someone with this absolute stunning sailboats. Seacraft40😁 OOHH YA that small you are talking about, I get some things all mixed up😂 these days getting old. A Benetaeu 40 now I am drulling all over myself, you just like to tease some of us 😛

@CogitareEstVivere Ай бұрын

Hello 😀

@ChasingLatitudes Ай бұрын

Hello 😊

@MrBiondopc 11 ай бұрын

Great

@makeshakebake Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I just bought your package (e-book and spreadsheet) mentioned in this video and the spreadsheet is missing from the download. Any chance of getting this sorted as all the comms are a noreply email.. thanks mate!

@ChasingLatitudes Жыл бұрын

Absolutely just show me a direct email chris@chasing latitudes.com