If I Don't Buy This Boat NOW, It will be SOLD! (CHEAP Sparkman and Stephans 42) | Wildlings Sailing
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- čas přidán 1. 12. 2022
- Now this a quality boat I could rush in to... A Sparkman and Stephens 42 Bluewater Sailing Boat.
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usual sellerts trick,'its under offer',always remember buyer beware there's thousands of boats for sale out there,if you miss one another will pop up next week
We have the sister ship of that S & S 42. Ours needs a bit of breeze to get moving but we did over 10 days of at least 150nm on the way to the Marquesan Islands and her best day ever was 200 miles in the South Atlantic. Our ketch is a Flamingo 42' (1979) built by Halstead International in Johannesburg, South Africa (not in Durban), but she launched in Durban. If you want more info contact us.
The S&S would interest me for the right price. While every boat is a project the thing that stood out to me the most is that boat is actively for sale yet the owner could not be bothered to clean the dirt and mold off the decks and rigging. It makes me wonder what other maintenance items they could not be bothered to do? Perhaps it is a cultural thing from being across the pond but I cannot imagine wanting to sell a boat (or any item) without making it look the best it can for potential buyers. First impressions are valuable.
What was wrong with the Westerly 33 at £15k?
Really great to see these older boats. Following your story with interest and I think I am enjoying the boat yard stories more than the sailing episodes. Great work and good luck
Thanks for keeping the channel going have followed for a long long time and am loving the search for a new boat. Keep up the great work we are not worried about the shaky camera or any other glitches or oil changes that's why we love the channel. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
That looks like the perfect balance for a cheap boat. Not totaly a disaster. Just needing a lot of good care. Stilll a lot of work. But it should be easy to live aboard when you bring it back to mint condition. And the possibly for commercial use is a very nice option to have. And thanks for continuing to give us very good videos.
If you are thinking of sailing single-handed on anything over 40 ft you want to consider the position of the winches and sheets and how easy the running rigging is to handle.. Otherwise you will be dashing everywhere and don't forget the bigger the boat the bigger the mooring fees.
Your chanel is probably one of the most interesting to watch at this time. Brilliantly fly on the wall and don't change the style or format. Good luck and keep well. ROD UK.
I actually liked the 33, but both looked okay.. and I seriously doubt you will be single for long Mark!
Mark if it feels right in your heart and your still happy after another inspection, go for it! I did like the full roof cockpit to keep out of the sun, and the canvas removable sides are a bonus to remove in warmer weather.
I sailed a 43 single handed. At times it was to much for me in certain conditions. I now have a 38 much happier. Good luck always fun looking at boats
I am pleased you are sticking to your principles and not rushing in to buying the first favourable offering, you are in a very good position, you have money in the bank, because of the world situation there will be lots of good value boats coming onto the market as people re-evaluate their outgoings, you will learn so much by having the luxury of no time pressures and being able to look round many boats, it also makes interesting viewing because we are all a bit nosy 😉
I would continue the Bronski Beat theme with the S&S 42. It's a slow heavy old boat that looks like it needs a lot of work and money to bring it back to a seaworthy condition. Also I think you would find a pilot house uncomfortable if you are planning to go to warmer climes. If you are planning a single-handed voyage then my preference would be 36 - 38 ft with a cutter rig if possible. Good luck with the search.
I didn't notice the video being shaky, Least classic cars are easy to work on unlike the newer cars. That boat looks so good, looks like a perfect home for long trips at sea.
Great to see you looking at boats. You have lots to choose from and you will find the perfect one that fits your requirements.
Mark, it needs much more than a good cleaning and the cost is high for the year/condition. Move on, there’s plenty out there in better shape and ready to deploy.
I wouldn't get that for single handed sailing. Single handed motoring - perhaps, but not sailing. Never rush into a sale. I was so pleased when my patience paid off and now I sit next to the boat I nearly bought on impulse. Seeing it every day cements my belief you should never be rushed into a purchase.
I am so glad you are not falling in to problems boats. It was a fantastic boat and the owner seams to be a great persons too very helpful. This is so interesting can't wait for more.
When owners have agreements, that turn into low ball offers but don't clean out their stuff - something isn't right. Anything over 10k you should have pulled out of the water to inspect. I think you can do better than that S&S, but again I didn't walk it.