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I've sailed several Endeavours and they were good for what you say. However, the factory had extremely variable woodworking standards due to carpenters 'moving on' to other builders in the Tampa/Largo area. Some were well put together and finished. Others were simply terrible (and you can see almost instantly). Of the alternatives, the CSYs were built very thick but they had to be because I've seen so many covered in blisters and requiring robotic stripping. The mid-80s Gulfstars were extremely variable with consecutive hull numbers showing no blisters through to really bad. Extremely careful surveying is required of all of them. There's no such thing as a 'cheap' sailing boat, especially in Florida. If you beat down from the original price, you'll find that all that money will go back into fixing it and probably a lot more. Shop around heavily. My friend Rick Shelley (surveyer, St. Pete.) taught me so much and had been QA at Endeavour and CSY in the 80s. I'm sure he moved on through frustration. "Every boat has it's price" - it's a matter of making sure you walk away when you realize it's just too much to fix!

One of the times where I cross Atlantic, I was held by there Spanish Coast car off the coast of Western Sahara heading to Canaries to look out for illegal immigrants which was on small boats overfilled with people and children. The Coast Guard ordered me to stay with them, but not approaching them as they would most likely invade my boat until they came and permanently gave the position.

Very informative as always, and quite timely -- this sort of system might have made the difference for S/V Theros.

When I was in the Coast Guard in the early 70s, a lot of boat owners, particularly on the Great Lakes use CB radios. So we used to have CB radios at the stations and on the boats not always authorized but we put them in anyway. No radio direction finders or very very few. No GPS made the job a little more difficult, but we still got it done. If you have a boat, get the best radio the best safety equipment that you possibly can. You may need it only once in your life it will more than pay for itself. Who knows it may even save somebody else’s life and there again, it will more than pay for itself. lastly I don’t know how many people do it anymore but a real float plan your boat how many souls on board where are you intend to be and when you intend to get back and leave it with somebody that knows to make that call at 2200 when you’re not back good idea. Remember one hand for the boat.

Your video is so information dense. It's like going to school. Awesome job man

Theros died for electric

I am surprised he didn’t mention the fact that catalina uses a lead keel. I’m pretty sure beneteau still uses the less expensive iron keel.

Comment 417, I would love this trip on my S\V Tomboy, a Bolger Jesse Cooper.

If anyone is interested. There is a 40C on Lake Mead that sold for $25k. It was hauled to the last years ago from the gulf. It never gets used.

There is a but….. In the Netherlands only people having the Marcom B licence are allowed to use VHF radios with DSC. People with the base licence are not! Something to be aware of here in this region. Also ch 16 may only be used in distress. For calling another ship inland use ch 10 , at sea ch 6.

I’d like to see a review of a Dufour 12000CT.

Sailed my 1973 C&C39 from Seattle to Sydney Aus over a couple years, very little engine use cause she sailed so well:)

Don McIntyre's just bought a 423, and planning to do some Pacific cruising in it. If it's ok for him.....

I found that muddy seawater used to flush leads to an awful stink after a week unused. Later found a composting bucket doesn’t even smell, and is much simpler.

Great content. Now, I have a question - how to protect boat from lightning? Is there a way how to ground mast which is the most likely point of strike? How to prevent ruining electronics e.g. VHF radio via antenna, or even start fire due large currents flowing through the boat?

Hi, I really enjoyed your video and would love to work with you on a marine machine, but I can't find your email. Could you give us a chance to work together!

Greate info, Thanks Tim

Thank you for the reviews. I've learned a lot. Could you do a review on the Ericson 41? Thanks!

I'll definitely look at any that may be available next spring.

As the 2nd owner of hull # 123 for 27 yrs. a 1985 ..I replaced the fuel tank with 3 seperate tanks for a total of 100 gal. with a fuel polishing and manifold system and fuel tranfer and 2 seperate filers so if one gets cloged you just switch over with a electric fuel pump, and replaced the aluminum water tanks with one in the keel and 2 under the main salon for atotal of 150gal. She is for sale and has been in fresh wate for 27 yrs.

WD SCHOCK 35

Excellent review and video on a decent boat. I considered a few Endeavor 42's when I was boat shopping but neither had the original fuel tank replaced. Instead, their owners had installed smaller "day" tanks in the 30 gallon range to somewhat get around the problem. Honest reporting on your part to bring that issue to light.

what a great review! summarizing the sail handling characteristics was really good, thank you!

In the cruising boat theme, I think you've got to review the Gozzard 37 which is their redesign of the 36. It's a great example of trade-offs with plenty of pros and cons. Hull #1 happens to be in Rhode Island... :)

Hi, I really enjoyed your video and would love to work with you on a marine machine, but I can't find your email. Could you give us a chance to work together!🥰

GMDSS/DSC was supposed to be implemented in late 1990's. I've had my licence since then. Here in Aus, the Australian Marine Authority, the coastguard, volunteer rescue and the boaties are dead-set too stubborn or thick to realise that this is a life-saver. And they are one of the founders of the UN, as well as the subdivision SOLAS. (Safety of Life at Sea) They treat it as if it is an optional inconvenience. Also - there is no privacy channel. If you put in your mate's MMSI, everyone will hear the call and be able to chime in. The difference is that your mate's radio set will beep like a phone, but not anybody else's.

Tayana 42 Vancouver.

When you say the lack of dorades lends itself more to island hopping... Do you mean that someone island hopping is perhaps just spending a long weekend on the boat as opposed to being aboard full-time, so it's not necessary?

2000 Beneteau 40 CC, someday, hopefully, lol. I'm working on it. It's umm, a work in progress. Save, save, & save some more. Lol

Niagara 35

As with all your videos, I truly enjoyed this one. You definitely caught my attention when you mentioned the name 'Creekmore'. I live in Mobile, Alabama, and Lee is a friend. Now well in his 70s and a member of Mobile Yacht Club, Lee remains an active sailor on Mobile Bay. When I purchased my 1996 Beneteau 42s7 in 2012, Lee performed the survey; he had done work on the boat for the previous owner so he was vary familiar with it. When I went to his home (located between Mobile and Dauphin Island, Alabama) to retrieve the survey, I had the opportunity to see his stand alone studio where he continues to do design work. Passing over the door threshold was like walking through a time portal. Hundreds of drawings were pigeon-holed along one wall while others littered drawing tables and various counters. Scattered on the walls were vintage photos from a time when Lee designed and built sailboats in south Florida. I've had the honor to sail with Lee; he's one of the best sailors I know. Several years ago he performed a major keel design for a another friend's early 80s Beneteau First 42, totally removing the fixed fin keel, cutting out the keel support, building a huge trunk and installing a daggerboard with a torpedo shaped lead condiguration at the bottom. Two 10 ton hydraulic cylinders actuate the dagger board. In the 90s Lee designed and built a Creekmore 25 for another friend. Utilizing the performance of a swinging centerboard, the sailboat dominated the local racing scene until it was badly damaged in an accident. Also in the 90s Lee designed a 60' racer named Heavy Metal, which had racing success along the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida coasts. Lee oversaw the construction of the steel vessel at the owner, George Rogers' fabrication company, Mitternight Boiler Works north of Mobile. Sadly Mr. Rogers was killed in an automobile accident and Heavy Metal was sold. I recently heard, however, Heavy Metal is racing again out of the New Orleans area. Hopefully this information gives you an update on Lee Creekmore and his whereabouts.

Lol. I had a Creekmore 34.

can you do a review of the CSY 44

The E42 was on my short list… ultimately I felt that the Gulfstar 44 overall was a better choice. Solid fiberglass hull layup construction, slightly deeper draft, offshore capability, none of the tank issues, and often (and I don’t believe this is warranted) less expensive on the used market…. It would almost seem the E42 and Gulfstar 44 share designs (in many ways) at a glance they appear very similar. I’d LOVE for the Gulfstar 44 to get a review. Online there is really only one very thorough review and it is pretty glowing. Both boats were built in the Tampa-St Pete area during similar periods with rhe GS44 being a little older I think.

Sounds abnormally slow and without a full keel? I wonder if given the price, if anyone has tried to add a wing to the keel? I know it's been done on some boats. You mentioned a Brewer 44, they have that notched keel and at least by reputation don't sail badly?

Great introduction to DSC and AIS/MMSI. iCom has an affordable hand held VHF with AIS capabilities, the M-94D. I used it extensively in a six month period sailing the Greek waters. It has collision warning and other safety capabilities, although it does not broadcast its own AIS information, unless it sends out a Distress message, which it can. A great safety tool for short handed or night sailing. The question - would the US Coast Guard recognize a distress message from a 235xxxxxx (UK registered) MMSI number I.e. if I used my radio in USA waters?

With every review, it feels like I found my next perfect boat. So much is about priorities in these designs as well as filling a gap in whatever was offered at the time. Most of us dream of ocean passages. And most of us will never set out to one. For that reason, the coastal cruiser Caribbean friendly sailboat will always remain the practical gold standard for any US East coast sailor. The 60’s to 80’s were the heyday of builder startups. Incredible designs, from seaworthy to racer. But many of them either went out of business or got bought up. By the late 80’s or 90’s. Can you made a series about new builders who started in the 2000’s til now? Is there inspiring new talent willing to take risks?

hmmm pastel linen and gold chains...

Is there a "ketch" to this vessel? Yawl are crazy!

If you get opportunity, could you let us know your thoughts on the E42’s big brother, the Endeavour 52? Great video by the way!

Two great examples of DSC: 1 - I'm trying to meet up with a friend's vessel in an anchorage that has a lot of boats. I send a "Position Request" to my friend's boat. His boat automatically returns his lat/lon, and puts a marker on my chartplotter at his location. So, I just use that as a waypoint, and navigate to his boat in time for cocktails. 2 -- I'm sailing from Sandusky to Cleveland along the southern coast of Lake Erie. A friend is 4-5 miles ahead of me. He calls me on my radio, and tells me he just ran into a field of fish nets. He tells me his lat/lon, but rather than write it down and try to find it on a chart, I just send him a "Position Request". This puts a marker on my chartplotter, and as we approach that position, we get out the binoculars and keep a close watch for the nets.

Another great video!

No mention of whether or not it comes with a used pet crocodile named Elvis? 😎😎😎

sEE IF YOU CAN FIND A 36FT iSLAND fREEpORT

Ive always liked the Endeavor 42 . I think it is a cut above the Morgan OI . The fuel tank is the biggest drawback for me . I have heard of some owners cutting a hole in the bottom of the at to replace the leaking tank .

I've been watching you for a while now. And you always have great relevant content. Congratulations on the Practical Sailor job. But there's two things that I don't see you address on a regular basis. And they're not high on the priority list but they certainly are important for me when shopping for a boat and that is how many steps down the companion way and berths that you don't have to scoot out of as in a true Island berth or a Pullman berth. I plan on single handling a boat in the 35 to 45 ft range and the amount of steps I would have to go up and down and the height I would potentially fall from with a misstep is a big deal to me. Also, I unfortunately, typically will have to get up 2 to 3 times a night to pee and that scooting off the end of the bed sucks. I want to be able to roll out of bed just like I do at my house and step on to the floor, no scooting. So I've come to narrow my search right off the bat by looking at Shoal draft because I'm going to be spending most of my time with the Bahamas and the keys if it meets that criteria I look for steps down to the saloon and then if it's got a Pullman bed or a bed I can get out on the side of. If it meets those three criteria then I can go further. Just wondering what your take is on this and your readers take on this as well.

I own one, Im 70 years old and I sail it single handed with no problem. You missed the fact that they are rigged for an inner staysail which helps immensely when wind pipes up. I added a Code Zero for wonderful light air sailing. I can do 4 knots in a 6 knot wind with it, and that is FULLY loaded to push the weight to 33,000 lbs! Note that both heads have separate shower stalls, i use the forward one as a large hanging locker. Last, I have seen several E42s sell for over $100,000, so your comment about 60 to 80 might be old news. Of course, the condition is everything, I have seen a few I wouldn't pay 20 for!

Nice Review. I would like to see a review of the Hunter 49 aft cockpit 2007-2011.

I’d like to see a review of the Columbia 8.7

A can of worms