Cheap Sailboats from $3,000-$5,000. Are they any good? EP.67

We take a look at what sailboats you can get in the $3000-$5000 USD price range!

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[wildscribe]

Great video as always. Here are two suggestions for future videos - used blue water sailboats (boats that can cross the Atlantic) and used live aboard sailboats.

[joefrancis]

I love these boat daydream videos. I'm always checking craigslist to see what comes up. I over-paid a bit for my SJ21 but it was in great shape from a trustworthy owner and truly ready to sail. Spending more was totally worth it. I spent over a year watching the ads, passing over countless 'ready-to-sail' piles of poo.

[socialinfluencing]

My cheap boat was a MacGregor 26. Queen size aft bed, will sleep 5 total, small head with a porta potty, 7 horse Honda outboard, 4 sails, sink, stove, table, pop top, great lighting, Danforth anchors, bow roller, swim ladder, 18" draft with the retractable keel up, water ballasted. Only weighed 1, 600 pounds, so I could tow it with a Kia V6 SUV. Unsinkable. All lines led back to the pulpit. Tons of fun! Torture tested it in a 25-30 knot blow. $4, 500 on a trailer. I loved it. My wife hated it. Made her sick.

[albertmorel]

Wow thank you friend. Just what I was looking for. Your commentary and sharing what you have learned to help others is a true gift., Thank you for all that you do! I spent years not subscribing to anything on YouTube, thanks for the inspiration I am now a fan and have subscribed.

[thad_h]

“Well, that didn’t look like Michigan water” (14:05)…Michigan boaters are laughing at your inaccuracy. The water at Harbor Springs is amazingly clear and beautiful blue. Beyond that, I enjoyed your video.

[bradleypollard]

You look through BoatTrader with the same mindset I do. Your summary at the end of each boat was great! Thanks for another great episode!

[Sabhail_ar_Alba]

I have a 23ft boat bought recently for this price range and a couple of tips. Makes sure the sails are good condition - check them for rips and patches. Try and get
as much instruments as possible e.g. plotter and wind meter. Inboards are more reliable and better for steering IMO and finally if the cabin is in shoddy condition
it might cost a lot to modernise - nothing is cheap with yachts.

[davelawrence]

Thanks for the post Jason always a welcome lift for the day as usual well thought out and presented

[coltcheney]

Appreciate you talking through everything really helping me understand what to look for as a newcomer

[Kay_Watermelon]

This is a fantastic video. I'm someone with little money who would love to buy a boat. This is eye opening, cheaper isn't always the best deal. But it is sort of amazing that at the $5000 mark, you can still find something somewhat decent. It makes the dream feel attainable, which is exciting. As long as we keep the realistic mindset that work will always need to be done on it. And that's ok! That's boatlife!

[thomandstacieverroad]

I had an identical 1974-27ft C&C. That was one beautiful, tough boat.

[clintontaylor]

Have 7g total in my chrysler 26 with trailer..
Makes a great coastal cruiser and recently crossed lake superior with it

[danlucas]

We have a 31 ft. O'Day...obviously similar to yours..had ours since 2000..our forever boat..

[wedjr]

This is so great. I really have the bug again now that my kids are grown (and having given my Laser to the Girl Scouts)! My Dad had a Spirit 22 that I could take out for 8 of the 20 odd years he had it. But I visited my best friend in Maine who took me out on his boat and was hooked again!

[frankone]

I have a 1966 Bristol 27 that is very similar to the Pearson Renegade 27. Outboard in a well version which I really like. It's very easy to swap the motor out rather than spending thousands on inboard motor repairs. It is slow but very seaworthy.

[beebester]

Wow those last two were great boats. New motor on the Cat but that CnC one owner was super dialed in. If the guy spent that much time on the add just imagine how many hours are put into the boat.

[tonyhill]

That Pearson has been for sale for at least two years, so I bet they would take any reasonable offer on it, I'm pretty sure it was owned by three ladies who used it for racing and girls weekend get aways. They took pretty good care of it, and if you are going to have a boat with an outboard, the outboard well is the way to go.

[Amicaner]

I love this series!!! Lots of great insights. Thanks!!!

[GabA]

Last year I bought a Hobie cat for $400, taught myself to sail and sold it for $2000. Looking at a Catalina 22 next. The Tanzer 22 looks nice also.

[davidpearson]

I paid $1000 for my 1984 Catalina 25. It was ready to sail. It was price to sail since the owner had to relocate for a new job. Exceptionally good condition for its age. If you buy a Catalina 25 inspect the keel bolts. I have been liking classic plastic boats lately if they have been refitted recently. I like Pearson and Cape Dory.