$80,000 vs $120,000 Sailboat - Ep 206 - Lady K Sailing

Today Tim talks about buying a sail boat for $80,000 US dollars or $120,000 and compares what you can expect at each price point. Boats include Duncan Sailboats, Catalina, Beneteau, and Jeanneau Sailboats.

[robertcarlclayton]

I'm 64. I'm going to need a walk thru transom, electric winches, furling sails, water maker if my body is going to let me cruise. What else do you suggest for us older folk.

[andrewbecker]

Hi Tim, I realize this video was 2yrs ago but only saw it recently while scrolling through your videos. About 4 yrs ago I bought a Catalina 400 and have been solo sailing the East coast of Australia ever since. She is comfortable and so easy to solo sail. Everything is sheeted back to the cockpit. And the large aft stateroom makes for very comfortable sleeping in any conditions. The sugar scoop transom and walk through cockpit make it ideal for easy access on and off the boat when at anchor. Loving the channel and all of the boat comparisons and insights. Cheers

[seand]

Great episode
To answer your question 80-120k, I'm partial to the corbin 39. Probably spend a bit more to get one that is finished nicely. Just love that boat.

[richolesak]

I would say you found your notch in the yachting community. This channel that is open to the public to buy their dream. Keep it up! Great job!😅

[williammapp]

I was leaning heavily in favor Of a tartan, but noooo, you have me back in the Catalina camp. Those mark 11’s are beautiful heavy cruisers. Thanks again for your information!

[siegfriedforster]

I really like your reviews however one of the things I haven't seen you address is replacement of standing rigging. Would be interested in your thoughts on this. In most of the yacht world ads you hardly ever see a mention of standing rigging age even on 20 plus year old boats. Shouldn't this be an important factor in pricing when looking at older boats ?

[mvakleko]

Good video and insights. Thanks for sharing. If possible can you go an episode on buying new 30’+ boat cheep but great value. Like 200-300-400k whatever the price is where you get good value for the money. Debating if I should buy used or new.

[worldweary]

After 7 boats from the mid 30 range too a 50 IOR I ended up with a Whitby 42, not quite ready for the trawler scene just yet. Love the room both on deck and below, and in a breeze she tracks well. In no wind I can steam or just float around and have a comfy nap.

[seanwalsh]

Great episode, pretty much covered all the bases. Thank you for posting. I'm with you, that mark 2 is gorgeous.

[dougfarrand]

"...you should probably plan to spend about 10 grand to repower it..." Yes. We sailors are optimists. Double that and then have a big contingency budget too.

[Lw]

it's $1, 000.00 a month to rent a slip for a 42' boat here in Hawaii and that's before utilities, vehicle parking and state tax. And years long waiting list for an available slip or live aboard permit unless you buy a boat that comes with a transferable slip. This place is nuts man.

[smitch]

I have a Hughes 35 (sound familiar?), no one is coming by for sundowners on my boat. The sugar scoop is the way to go. I'm just weekending right now but pretty sure that at 6'4" it's not going to be a great fit for longer cruising, even after modifying the V berth for more leg room.

[xbioman]

I've been aboard the Garden. Its a beautiful boat that deserves an owner that will continue to take care of it.

[TheSchoolCircle]

I loved that Duncan Marine. Absolutely stunning. This is the boat to have

[SVAdarris]

i am quite certain that the Duncan Marine Garden 46 is a Bill Garden design. A west coast designer world renknowned for these types of boats. Last I heard he was living on an island near Sidney BC but died a few years back. Stunning boat and design. He was a character as well :)

[goofnoff]

can the Catalina 42 Mk2 be financed? do you do a video on boats of that size that can be financed for those of us that have to take a loan out.

[LadyKSailing]

This week we're talking about the difference between buying a sailboat for $80, 000 US dollars vs a sailboat for $120, 000 and looking at what each budget gets you in both production style sailboats and full keel blue water sailboats.

[dansraspberrypisoftwarecla]

Great info, I just finished buying A Gozzard 36 (89), located in St Thomas. Like your list this one fit mine: Cutter rigged, new Beta engine, walk through "drop down transom", solar, wind gen, fresh batteries, water maker, new touch screen chart plotter, outstanding condition, #18k, and yes the previous owner had sailright so everything has covers, fairly new 9' dingy with davits and new 9.5hp outboard full keel with the bight. 52 gal water, 40 gal fuel. Walk in shower... all in all better than island hopper and ok for offshore to state.

[concherover]

Catalina all day every day... Great video.

[Grand-paws]

I presently have a 32 Hunter visions, a bleach bottle boat with an awesome sugar scoop and walk through transom! I have enjoyed it immensely, and I agree with the easy accessibility, even on and off of the dock! I am presently dreaming of 1981 Lord Nelson 41, all number 4 and here on lake Erie. Totally opposite boats from one extreme to the other.