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How to buy a Yacht - Pt. 1 E102
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
- We help Gary and Kristan with buying a Carver 390. We walk through the initial inspection, the survey, sea trial and bringing the yacht home to Philadelphia. This is a 2 Part Video.
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Our Story:
My name is Ed, I am an ex-muscian, turned politician, turned tax account, who now imagines himself a sea-captain. Lyn, is an ex-model, turned photographer and the love of my life.
We have spent the last three years traveling on our 65' Hatteras Yacht and it has been terrifying. We have faced down storms, been stranded at sea, towed off shoals and run aground by careless boaters.
But it has been magical as well. We have explored places known only by those who travel by water, met incredible people along the way, and learned so much about boating - and even more about ourselves.
And to think - until three years ago, Lyn, and I, never even owned a boat.
We met when we were 21. I was a starving musician, on my way To Los Angeles to starve some more. Lyn was a model, waitressing tables and dreaming of adventure. We went on our first date to the Jersey Shore, and spent the night on a boat her father was restoring. That date has never ended.
We traveled the country together, and settled for a few years in Hollywood, where she discovered her love for photography, and I discovered that music was not going to be my career. We put down roots in Bucks County Pennsylvania. We built a house together, raised three children and became your typical American family. She opened a photography business and I opened an accounting firm.
On a vacation to Key West, we met a woman who lived on her boat. She had been an emergency room nurse for many years but decided she had had enough. She sold everything, bought a boat and sailed to Florida. We were fascinated. It seemed so romantic, so us. The seed was planted.
Flash forward a few years and the children are grown. Lyn retired from photography and sold her business. And me, well, I was only working three months out of the year and looking for a new adventure.
So, we bought our first boat. A Carver 355. No experience, and completely clueless. We hired a captain to bring us to our local marina and we were determined to learn how to operate her. We practiced in an empty marina for a couple of days and then, we just went for it! We figured, if we liked boating as much as we imagined, we would trade up to our dream boat. Two years later we did just that.
This video vlog is our story. Boating has become our passion. We invite you to share this journey with us, as we explore the waterways of the Atlantic and Carribean, having the time of our lives, while "Trying Not To Sink."
Cheers!
Ed and Lyn.
I looked at a 355 a couple of weeks ago, going through the exact same process. I like the 390 with that cockpit...
It's a hard life, but, somebody has to live it !!!
Great vid! Love how you keep it real and not edit the crap out of it. So funny at 6:12 the camera decided to go on its own down to the lower deck. Had enough of the blah blah electronics! Haaaa
Glad you enjoyed it! That camera went rogue!
Part 1 was excellent. Anxiously awaiting Part 2. Mahalo!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I’m in the process of having a Fleming 58 built hopefully it will be finished by the first of the year and delivered to Florida around March.
Nice! A Fleming would be my dream boat.
Mark Brokaw yes they are nice. And they come completely prepared and equipped the way you want. I’m getting the mid cabin master with the VIP cabin forward with queen bed. The other guest cabin I’m having done as an office.
We absolutely love the Fleming 58. There was one in our marina earlier this summer. A bit out of our price range though. Hope to wee you on the water some time.
@@tryingnottosink9107 You better be really close friends if you're gonna wee on him.... :)
There are probably several dozen unscrupulous boat brokers out there right now, who are shocked and appalled at seeing a newbie boat buyer being given access to enough information to make an actual informed decision about his first boat purchase. Other than having to rebuild the entire sewage system, nothing else about my boat ownership experience was as disgusting as having to deal with some of the brokers I encountered.
Tell your cousin good luck and welcome to the wonderful world of boating and poverty!! Oh, and be sure to also tell him, that the guy who seems so friendly and helpful at West Marine, shouldn't ever be trusted... :D
Thank you!
Too bad I can't do HaHa faces on YT
I was one of those buyers. "Started small" best idea I've ever had. Some great boat work in the Bahamas and I imagine the Caribbean in general.
I had a 28 Carver, never again. It was like driving a bobber. Moved on to a MainShip. Best thing I ever did
Yeah my carver 28 is not great in rough waters
What kind of mainship? I'm looking at the 34 pilots
chrisvr6 35 Mariner. 1993 and is for sale.
Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it! Waiting for part 2 eagerly!
Glad you enjoyed it!
We all started somewhere, folks. Granted it was more likely to be on an 18' bowrider than a 40' Carver... but he'll learn like we all learned.
Exactly! Best comment thanks! Go big or go home right? Lol
Well done.
Carver's are nice cruisers, been around a long time, nice video !
Yes they are!
Great video! I can’t believe how far we have come since then....
I'm right down the road from there im in Newark Delaware that's cool
Very interesting and informative. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your videos!
Thank you!
engine gaskets in the fwd berth locker (at 8:26)...sketchy?
I am four to five years out from the boat life. Next to no experience. 5 weeks as crew on a sailboat 30 years ago...I don't feel I know anything.
Have a few contacts, offering "schools" for newbs. All say positive things about learning and getting coached up but I would be paying them so..of course they are positive. Looking at 34-41ft trawler's (used) when we are ready.
You both are inspiring. Evidence it can be done.
Thanks.
We had no experience at all when we purchased our 41 foot Carver. We practiced in an empty marina for a day and then just went for it. Took a five day trip to Annapolis and never looked back.
Don’t get discouraged! It’s just something you have to jump into with both feet. We are here if you ever have any questions too!
@@garypoltonowicz7950 thanks Gary.
Gary doesn't have a clue. Good thing he has you there.
I too was astonished by his lack of basic boat /mechanical parts
@@tomjones5079 Thanks Tom, I was hoping to not be too harsh.
Yea didn’t know a damn thing then... go big or go home! Ed gave me the basics and I ran with it. Should see me now, changed out shower sumps, replaced batteries and charger, oil and trans oil changes, ignitions, etc.
Gary Poltonowicz Gary I am glad you have Ed and Lynn to walk you through this! I have owned boats and airplanes all of my life! Well boats since I was 10 years old an airplane at age 17. I am a 64 year old kid now. You are going to learn a lot in a short amount of time about boat ownership. It can be a great adventure or a disappointment that depends on how you handle the challenges that come along and believe me you will have challenges hopefully small ones. I have watched Ed and Lynn on youtube and they have come a long way with there boat ownership and knowledge of systems and maintenance. As a guy my self that maintains my own equipment it is nice to see Ed dive in a rectify problems on his own rather than throw money at the problem. You have a lot to learn being a boat owner and I wish you well?
One last thought! I sure hope I wrote this to Gary Ed’s Cousin and not someone else. 😁🛫
TheFalconJetDriver yep it’s me 😉
Good idea for him to get a boaters license
Nice!
We love all your videos! Thanks
Glad you like them!
Hey Ed, how do you dock such a large vessel with only 2 people?
And thanks for the videos! :D
It is not hard at all, once you get used to it. I compare it to driving a compact car to driving a conversion van. Everything is basically the same, you just need to get used to the size.
Very nice video keep up the good work!!!
Thanks, will do!
The only real difference between Canada and the US when buying a boat, the numbers are higher in Canada. A 1997 Carver 40 is $89,997 US, currently available in my area.
Though if looking at a boat in Canada I would recommend checking for haulout dates and times before submitting the offer, the facilities are quite busy so getting a time can be difficult at any particular facility. By checking all that are close to the boat you can see where timing will or won't work.
Boat prices around here are going through the roof. They bought just in time.
@@tryingnottosink9107 prices are always higher in Canada, 12-13% sales tax + 9.5% import tax plus local and federal fees.
Here in BC it's 12% sales tax, on Ontario it is 13% sales tax, or is it 13.5%. The sales tax is depending on location and if the area has the HST or still has the separate Provincial and Federal taxes ( which oddly enough is less tax )
She’s missing a mast, keel, boom & sails 😉
If you want a go fast boat, gas is good. For a cruiser, diesel is better. Your cruising style is more important in the decision than anything else. I though it looked in good shape and should do well on the survey. I didn't see any obvious signs of abuse. Sea trials will let you make your decision.
Stay tuned for the next episode, this was back in June when we looked at the boat...
Don’t forget to tell him it’s a hole in the water in which you pour money. And I’ve poured plenty in mine over the years lol enjoy it’s a blast!!!!
It is a blast.
They do h ave satellite internet . . .
When you mention having the boat "surveyed" , what is the official job title of that person and how would I find one? I like the thought of a professional doing a thorough inspection and 3rd party opinion without actually working for the buyer or seller.
Ken Hotaling I searched google for a “marine surveyor” close to that area. The guy was great as you will probably see in the next video. He had tons a great reviews online too
It is very common to have a Marine Surveyor inspect the boat prior to purchase. It is expected. They typically cost $800-$1200, depending on the boat, and includes in water, out of water and sea-trial.
Polacks Unite!! All I've ever heard about Carver's with that they were junk floating campers. And your years of ownership did you ever have any issues with quality on your boat?
The worst thing that happened was the 25 year old charger died. The generator was acting up a bit (not always putting out AC) but that was mostly our fault for not running it for a couple years. Both these parts were made by third parties, not Carver. Other than that, we had no problems
@@tryingnottosink9107 Awesome. I'm almost to that place in my life where I can get into the larger vessels. The Carvers are inexpensive for the most part and they're one of my first picks because they happened look handsome also. The two of you have given me so much inspiration and I appreciate it.
I'm glad you are there to help your friend, but he needs to do a LOT more research before he buys any boat. Else in 6 months he'll be another inexperienced boater echoing the old line (that I hate) about "the two happiest days in a boat owners life...."
He has owned the boat for a couple of months and already did a 200 mile round-trip to Annapolis. He is a natural for this. Our first boat was a Carver 355.
I was thinking the same thing. That's A lot of boat for someone so Inexperienced as he seemed to be about Boats & Boating in general!! IMHO of course.
I’m a quick learner... 😉. I pretty sure I put more miles on the boat this season (in the limited amount of time I’ve had it) than any other boat in our marina. And already planning trips for next year...
@@garypoltonowicz7950 Did you take any boating courses or hire a captain for a day to get yourself acquainted with such a large first boat or did you have Ed and Lyn around to help? I am going to be in a similar purchasing situation and am curious how you went about it.
Zachary Green just re-took the pwc course because it was quicker than getting a duplicate. Ed helped me dock a few times before we took it out on our own. As long as you know the controls for steering with just the engines that goes a long way. CZcams is great for fundamentals but getting out and doing it yourself is the only way to learn. If you are a person that picks up things quickly, you will be fine. Don’t let anyone else’s opinion discourage you...
If you are looking for a nice Hatteras 53’ there is one down in Fl. $85,000.
I need a boat
Are those Motion lights that’s funny
Boaters license needed
They do have Sattalite Internet lol and have had for years
I hope he’s owned a boat before because I don’t think Geico would insure him for that size with no previous ownership. Progressive would probably be his best bet.
He got insurance through Progressive.
Trying Not To Sink I just went through that scenario with a 33’ Phoenix and even though I’ve had a policy with Geico for over 10 years with auto and motorcycle with 0 violations, Progressive was the only company that would insure me even though I have 2 decades of boating experience.
@@dannyv2335 Sounds nearly unbelievable. 20 year of boating experience and you go turned down "by anyone"?????
@@stevencraig349 I’m sorry but I don’t understand your question. Do you mind rephrasing it?
@@dannyv2335 It was rhetorical. To frame it like a question...What did Geico give you for declining insurance? I can't see how they insure anyone if they declined someone with two decades of experience.
another new job? boat broker. nice head too, in the state room.
When you can't stop vaping long enough to cut a video...
Great job guys !!! Question for you if you buy in Maryland boat how you pay taxes in Pennsylvania?
Roman V when you register in pa you pay them then...
And you provide your own Vaseline because PA sticks it to you!🤣
Yes, you pay the sales tax in the state where you live or will keep the boat. We bought in Florida and they gave us 60 days to leave the state or we would have had to pay Florida sales tax.
Thank guys appreciate the answers !!! 👍👌🤗😊
What a second, you’re a Polac? I’m a Frog, and proud of it. Someday we’ll be able to all joke around without offending the snowflakes. I enjoy boat tours because I love boats, any kind of boat. Some say, they’d never own a gasoline boat. Do you have a tender or a propane stove? 1/2 cup of gasoline does as much damage as 100 gallons. Different boats for different folks...and loud & fast ones for the Wops. 😜😂😂😂✌️✌️✌️
Our boat is a Hatteras 55MY, which has a 13' Boston Whaler tender and electric stove.
Snowflake... I've heard that term. It's almost always used by sociopathic jerks who want to be insulting without any consequences in a lame attempt to discredit the notion of empathy, and who has no concern for anyone but himself...
You can tear the loran out and put it in the trash. They stopped transmitting the signals it uses years ago. Obsolete dead weight now.
My next project. Contemplating what to put in its place...
Anyone have any ideas of what to put in its place?
You over looker the most important thing and that is rot in the transom keel ribs and does have a Balsa Wood core if it does then it is JUNK. That will cost more to fix than it is worth
This was just an initial viewing. The boat is surveyed in the next video.
Be careful there are a lot of surveyors that are not worth a shit and you have no recourse on there screwup's those boats used balsa wood and it is crap
What if they end up with a hatteras motor yacht in 2023???
Shhhhhhh don’t put those ideas in my head lol
He'll probably be buying my Hatteras in a couple years!
@@tryingnottosink9107 and you guys will be buying a 100' super yacht by that time.
We Love Both Of You. We Are Also Polish And Would Love To Have You At Our Home On Lake Erie For A Great Celebratory Dinner For Your Wonderful Travels. We Wish that We Could Do At This Point. We Have A Large Marinette. However, It Is Not A Salt Water / Ocean Ready Craft. Would You Please Provide Private Contact Information For Us? Thank You And God Bless With Your Travels.
One of these days we will get out boat to Lake Erie. So many people have told us wonderful things about the Great Lakes areas.
Yeah you think that they’d have satellite by now as I’m watching it on my satellite receiver on my boat....lmao at this one.....
Chef Mike sells boat...
Low priced because is a gas’r....
How did your cousin find the boat?
steve, boat trader. Needed something with a cockpit for our dog. We have a doggie lawn (grass patch) out there for her to use the bathroom
@@garypoltonowicz7950 Thanks for the reply. Not sure how I missed it but...I came back today to watch it again and...lookee there...... I've been looking at popyachts and facebook marketplace. I'm about to watch the vids again. Did you every have it professsionally surveyed? Sea trials? How did you ever get over the fear of the purchase.
@@stevencraig349 yes, part 2 I believe has part of the survey in it. There really want a fear of buying it for us, but we had Ed and Lyn to help us along the way and answer questions we had. The driving it back to Philadelphia (being so new to this size boat) was the only part we were uneasy with. But again Ed and Lyn came along for the ride to help and mentor us. Gett on as many boats as you can and ask/research as much topics as you can about the different models you like!
@@stevencraig349 yes, part 2 I believe has part of the survey in it. There really want a fear of buying it for us, but we had Ed and Lyn to help us along the way and answer questions we had. The driving it back to Philadelphia (being so new to this size boat) was the only part we were uneasy with. But again Ed and Lyn came along for the ride to help and mentor us. Get on as many boats as you can and ask/research as much topics as you can about the different models you like!
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I'm wondering why you are wearing a mask outside... ; \
We are walking down the public dock. She can see people pass us as we are walking. Almost everyone in Philly wears masks in public places.
|iSN'T THAT YOUR OWN BOAT?
Looks like it. Mine was a Carver 355.
That other bro has no businesses owning anything bigger than a rubber ducky
Gas engines, boo.
Not a fan of sleeping over 200 gallons of gas.
VAPE ON :)
Should have been cut out
@@tomkiefer2386 why?
Gary has no idea what he is doing. Get a smaller boat, learn how to handle it, then build up to a larger boat. Don’t go out there, get in trouble and panic. That is what gets people hurt. Big mistake buying a large boat like that. He didn’t even know what the vents on the side of the hull were for let alone and he raw water intakes. Just because you have money doesn’t make you a good skipper.
Agreed! That’s why we went with this smaller boat lol
Rude Americans, wearing shoes when going inside someone else’s boat?