WE BOUGHT A SAILBOAT // prepping our Catalina 30 to sail from RI to VA
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- čas přidán 30. 11. 2020
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We took the plunge and bought a 1974 Catalina 30 sailboat towards the end of the summer. She needed some serious love before heading south with us, so we take you through the process with us. Intermingled are teary goodbyes to Boston, emotional highs and lows, us losing our boat on launch day, Wesley's Kylo Ren impersonation, dolphins and muuuuuch more.
Enjoyed your video! We just bought a 1983 Catalina 30 and will have it in the marina down from yours. You passed by it at the end of the video. It’s our first sailboat as well! Hope to see you on the water! Good luck! Message if you need any help!!
haha you two are awesome. Love the sincerity. I remember buying my Catalina and having all those same feelings. Enjoy it!
Hi Guys, I had a Catalina 30 for several years on Lake Michigan. To open the hatch I would just push up a little to get it above the boards and the pull back a bit and it would open a little. then just get your hand on the end and slide it open.
Did I get this right: you’re assessing the boat AFTER you bought it?
CONGRATS on the boat. I own a 79' C-30 w/ and A4 as well. Great motor when maintained! Replacing a cracked oil pan as we speak. The boat work never ends, so don't let it get you down. Also you've got some nice upgraded hardware I see. New garhauer blocks, traveler etc. Keep up the goodwork.
You guys don’t know how much I envy you, I wish I had the guts. I’m 55 and wish I could go back in time and live and venture like your, just imagine the future stories, I’m considering buying a boat and see what happens. Will continue to watch and hopefully see a good outcome
Never too late! I'm a couple years younger than you, and I'm planning on buying a sailboat, moving, and living aboard it. I've always wanted to do it! Moving to a whole new state and marina town. What more of an adventure than that at my age. Go for it!!
You're a dreamer. Wont happen.
Do you mean you wish to post a vid how you bought a boat that hadnt been wet in 10 yrs and magically havent posted a vid since?
Congratulations to you both, fair winds to you forever,.... enjoy the journey,... Skipper Andy
I sailed a Catalina 30 with Atomic Four for 5 years and had no significant problems with the engine. I remember it was quite accessible and easy to service.
Very good job. Enjoyed the venture with your movie.
Love this version of the Catalina! We have a 320 and are fixing it up ourselves ;-)
InstaBlaster...
Haha love it! Good luck!
So today today I got a 1980 Catalina 30, ironically it’s in the Merrimack or on land in the Merrimack. I almost didn’t do it because I want to learn to sail but know nothing. So it will sty in storage for at min 6 months gonna paint the bottom and go over the boat and get familiar with it . Take a sailing course. Eventually I will sail it out of there to the Chesapeake. Closer to my home. Hurricane season there and winter south somewhere. Universal 25 hp. Has 54 miles in it. You were a big inspiration.
Congrats on the new old boat. On my Catalina 30 I have a 10 hp. Outboard which helps me steer in tight spaces in a blow, and offers a backup if the main engine quits on me when I need mechanical propulsion. If you know anything about what I mean by that you have an atomic bomb on board it would be well worth your while get a 10 horse outboard to backup that atomic 4 under the galley.
On a brighter note that slider for the companionway hatch is missing a handle on the inside. Getting one to put in there would solve the problem of getting trapped below deck every time you close the thing. Fair winds.
Thank you so much! And yes we’ve considered an outboard for some much needed assistance! We will have to look into getting a handle for the interior! 😅
@@tessawesley118 Fair winds guys, and please stay safe.😷
Great video! I subscribed. Look forward to the next video.
Hampton Roads is a tough place to sail with all the military traffic, lots of people have trouble here. I've lived here my whole life and while sailing is something I see a lot of people do, we just aren't as big as say Annapolis or Rhode Island.
Fantastic. With any gasoline or propane devices especially pre existing eqpt on board. Strongly advise Ventilate the boat interior. No open flame. Extra care with electrical systems. Check all grounding bonding is secure. No smoking on board. On the Potomac there are several Marinas near Ft Washington that do have some slips for Your situation. It would be a real hard time for a dog. They need constant movement. Watch Mads and Teal. They are experts at what They do. We wish You so much good luck. See You on the water.
Congratulations on the boat! Im planning on a similar adventure. Also lookimg at Catalinas. How much headroom is under the cabin? You look quite tall, and you fit under , with no problem. Well, not much too spare 😂.
OMG run! You don't know what you are getting in to. Your sailing dream its just a dream.
Is that a pearson vanguard next to your boat? A classic....
Welcome to boat life. Engine work, fiberglass work, sail work, electrical work, just keep at it, your just at the beginning. I wonder how many hours I've spent working on boats..... Maaaaaany. But one sunset in a secluded anchorage or at sea makes it all worth it.
just bumped into your Chanel and had hoped there were follow up videos. Where are we in this adventure since this last video post?
woooooohooooooo love tha vid
Also sounds like u need an oil pressure sensor to stop the beeping while it's running could also just be bad wiring
Wow! The start to your journey is equivalent to quenching thirst by drinking from a fire hydrant. You took on a lot and watching your video I kept sayin like what did you expect? A boat on land for 10 years. A 46 year old engine. Original cushions that smell. Wiring needs updating. Winches need service. Sails need a clean and mend. Rigging needs to be checked.
It is worth it though. When boat is under sail on a beautiful day you will feel joy.
FYI. Having a tiller and a wheel helm is like an outboard and an inboard motor. Quite common. I have two tiller in case one breaks.
I think you are off to an awesome start. Some helpful perspective from someone who purchased a 50 year old sailboat with the original motor, built in Finland, ie no one in the USA knows how to repair and parts are very expensive and must be sourced from England. First, a 46 year old boat in itself is an adventure. Second, relocating and starting school in itself is an adventure. Finally learning to be a mariner and sailor is an adventure. When going thru hell, keep going!
I look forward to future videos. Congrats.
Haha you hit the nail on the head! Thank you for taking the time to watch our journey and we appreciate your words of encouragement! Smooth sailing!
Is the boat back on the hard for the winter? Are you guys doing any more videos?
What really your future plans with the Catalina? Sailing and cruising full time or just living on it?
Just clicked on your video, congrats on the boat. One question though, do you two have any boating experience at all, power or sail? Most youtube sailors have some experience, but if you guys don't have any, this is going to make for some interesting watching! Anyway wish you all the luck, experienced or not you did the main thing most of us don't, you went out and got a boat!
How long did it take to get to Norfolk area? Did you sail direct or did you stop along the way?
Atomic 4. You either love them or hate them. I hated mine. Never ran, and always smelled like gas down below. Glad you got it running.
Cherish eachother🥹
How regularly do you upload?
I'm looking for cheoy Lee ketch 52 and up if you know any please let me know
Sounds like an atomic 4
no updates? did you stop sailing?
The definition of boat: A hole in the water that you throw money into.
A hole in the water surrounded by fiberglass that you fill with money
What else are you supposed to do with money, other than spend it?
Hola buenas tardes, mi nombre es abel fernandez bernach y estoy en la busqueda de un barco de este modelo,en cuanto lo compraron, saludos y muy buenos videos.
Wow, good job you guys!!]
me encantaria conocer como son los tramites o papeles de una compra
Did they sell the boat
How much did pay , if we buy boat we know how expensive they are🙏🏻😷
...btw I believe the atomic four is an excellent motor. Any 46 year old motor that has not run for 10 years will need some serious attention to reach an acceptable level of reliability.
Check out Moyer Marine, a business established by a devotee of the atomic four. The forum is especially useful. If you have an issue chances are 1,000’s of others did too. And the explanation and solution is spelled out in layman’s terms on the forum. Don Moyer also has great videos on CZcams. Don’t be too quick to toss the motor overboard. An investment of time and a DIY approach will be rewarded with treasure.
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How can you have a tiller and a steering wheel
Haha that’s a great question! The previous owners were very “creative” and rigged it up to operate with both. The helm will most likely have to go in the future because of its poor execution. Thanks for watching!
It looks like a previous owner added the helm at some point (factory installations years later were further aft in the cockpit), so the full tiller was left. Interesting....but at least auto helm via tiller pilot is much cheaper and easier to install/maintain using the wheel!
Some Catilina 30s came with an emergency tiller
B.O.A.T. Break out another thousand
Sell the boat?
May I suggest lessons lots of lessons
Gonna start watching this channel. Don't start acting like millennia's and disappoint me.
Can’t read the text shown here, cause it disappears way to fast 👎
Are you complaining about buying a 45 year old boat?? All within the first 45 seconds of the vid🥱 suck it up princess.
Have fun but don't want to hear any crying about $$$$$$ for boat repairs......ever !
The blasting hippie dippy music is cringe and annoying.