Am I Actually Going To Buy This HUGE Project Catamaran? | Wildling Sailing
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- A project bigger than my capabilities, but do I buy it?
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The motors are at least 10 g's... There's nothing on that boat that you can't fix with very limited tools??
I had a similar message from the No Bullshit Just Sailing channel saying I had won a prize. There was no link just tried to get all my details by chatting on Telegram.
I couldn't agree more unfortunately. This is a 'keep walking' moment 🤔☹
Changing the subject, do you watch Wind Hippie sailing, Mark? Inspirational and a great guide for how little fancy you need for circumnavigation.
th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=wind+hippie+sailing
*Like I said on your last video and in a private Facebook message to you, I’d be happy to go 50/50 with you on the boat. Even more than that ready, willing, and able to do any repairs that you see fit.*
To me it's all about your budget. If it's tight it may be better to find something that's closer to home and that requires less work to sail. Seems like the location of the boat will increase the cost of materials needed to become sea worthy. Best of luck with what you decide
I believe if Mark has a stronger support system around him, this would be more acceptable a project. As an education, we never do these things alone.
I love the idea of this boat as an education and experience, if that's a long term plan. But far from home without better sorry, if let someone with more resources do it.
A quick look at the comments is pretty telling: those with boats and who have done projects like this are telling you to run - keyboard sailors and eXpErtS are telling you to go for it. The choice is yours.
The location is the main issue, it's way too far away, the more you do and value you put into the boat, the more will likely things are to get stolen. There's a good reason old mate took the engines off the boat.
But them, how much are there to take sail that boat away? And the people around it seems not to bad, or the motor would have been stolen already.
Also, by the current configuration it is a minimum 3 man crew....
My personal opinion is based on two issues,
1 location.
Personal security and boat security will be a major concern proportionate to boats increasing value as an investment.
2 location.
Every replacement item installed will be a major accomplishment purely because of distance from distribution depot.
Boat seller had nervous breakdown. Dreams fell to dust through his hands.
For what it's worth, my sincere advice is....walk away, dream another day. Not one grey hair and no despair. ROD UK
Agree, RUN don't walk.
There is no boat in the world that is any kind of reasonable investment. This boat is no exception, even though youare getting the hardware and hul and rig for pennies on the dollar. It is nit about the noney. (You are young enough to recover from a complete financial loss.] So go with your heart. This boat is several times the a ount of work you thuink it is. You have already shown you can put one foot in front of another. Can you handle this through the emotioal times when you are on your knees with your head in your hands saying "whar have l dine?" Do not worry about getting supplies. You are 2 hours by bus from the centre of the universe, Panama City. Duty free and if you cannot get it there it does not exist. Do not believe the naysayers, l have been there and done that.
8n case you are wondering, l say light your jets and go for it. This is YOUR dream. I will bebehind you all the way, and l know lots about boats too. Cheers, Dick
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I don't know what will happen, but I agree totally, I think the amount of naysayers need balancing out a bit, and I wouldn't be scared of getting that into sailing shape, and taking it to a haul out. If he could get an investor, or helpers that would be great, and I am sure a project like this would keep his channel, and may get bigger audience. If I wasn't a carer at present, I would love to help, just to be able to crew on it on a major passage.
Where your at you will either sweat your bum off or pray for the rain to stop. There are two seasons very hot and very hot and very wet. Plus I honestly think this is beyond your skill level but if you buy it good luck.
Wise words🕊✨
dont do it dont do it find one ready to sail..
Based on personal experience with projects like this, I have one piece of advice: Run, don't walk. It'll suck you in, and then spit you out again as a broken man. If ever I saw a money pit, then this is it. But still, all the best for the new year, whatever you decide:-)
All boats are money pits. And to just get it sailing, doesn't look that far away. And the last catamaran wasn't in a great shape either.
This is all about how much time you can put into it. And I think he are able to put some time into it.
But we are not there, he is. So he will know what need to be done to this boat to get it sea worthy. And internals are not that bad. The looks doesn't sail a boat, it adds or remove value, not function. The boats he looked at earlier was way longer from being possible to sail them this one.
@@AndersJacksonthe last boat was in a boat yard in Europe, and not in Puerto Rico. That very fact is the main reason I say forget it. Middle America is a different ball game to europe. The difficulties of getting parts and material delivered there is in itself a nightmare. And AFAIK he can't speak Spanish, which he will certainly need for the customs authorities amongst other things. And that in one of the most corrupt counties in the world. Been there, done that 😊
The hulls look to be in good condition, the rig is new and in place, and the engines are new. He needs to reinstate the deck slats & check the steering components and he could be sailing to somewhere he feels more comfortable (If he doesn't get bogged down in all the other stuff).
@@Demolitionman7454 it's Costa Rica isn't it?
@@thatchapter723 My bad :-) but the same things apply: corruption everwhere you look, and " backshish" if you want to get anything done. If you can't speak the lingo, or have someone trustworthy who can, there remains the problem of the location. Middle and south america are bad news for shipping, slow and expensive. Definitely not to be compared to the EU.
Don’t let the negative comments get you down! You are there and able to see the quality of the build and can more accurately judge for yourself. Yes, it is a big project but so was the last one. You really have what it takes to take on a project like this, so never ever discount that! I hope your offer IS accepted and you can get on with it!
what you call negative are realistic comments mainly from people speaking from experienc... if he wants to sail and be a sailing channel get a boat and sail... if he wants to go slowly insane rebuilding this then so be it... I don't want to watch that because it will be sad. There are projects and there are basket cases. If this was in the UK it might just about be a project... but it's not. If he buys it it will not end happily.
After building 52f ketch from plans, I have learned that whatever your budget is double it. Whatever time you estimate double it. And even more considering where the boat is
I'm a wood worker and from what I can see the plywood is called 9 ply. It is a very good plywood just sand it down. If you tend down your first coat, then lightly sand put your next coat and sand in between each coat. And you will be amaze how good it looks. Some of the dark spot mightn't come out and that ok.
Wow I read that a few times ...
Pity you're only a woodworker and not a boatbuilder, you might comment on factors that actually matter!
No, no, no. Been there done that myself. Wasted several years and spent far too much money when I could have been out sailing and yes I was warned by many and didn't listen. One of the biggest regrets of my life!
One of my worst regrets was not put the money in to buy a boat that I looked at. Would have been possible to live in it while restoring it to better glory.
It all dependes on how far away from sailing she is. And looking at the video, she isn't that far away. She will not be pretty, but in way better shape then the ship that are on the shore just 100 meters away. Those are a not walk, run away project.
I am a handyman and this boat doesn't look so bad.
From me and your 67.7k friends we all love and wish you the best . I can see you doing well with this boat won't be easy . Your drive and passion give me hope you will give this boat a soul
The best comment I've seen, it needs to be bumped up the list a bit.
piffle... friends stop friends making mistakes and don't blow smoke up the proverbial.
Marc... watching your previous videos and the walk-through on this new project, my initial thought is perhaps waiting would be best. Finding a more modest, ready-to-sail boat might be a better idea. Find an easier project, fix her - learning even more along the way - sell her, trade up and maybe even do it again. On the other hand, if your dream makes this your choice, I think spending a little extra time early on and getting some real expert help to do a careful assessment, and most importantly, develop a detailed plan as to what needs to be done and in what order. A careful and well-defined plan could save a good deal of heartache later. Either way, good luck, it'll be interesting to follow along!
Make sure that when you leave the vessel after purchase,that you have some type of surety against loss of the inventory and the vessel being pirated while you are away! Escrow a good portion of the final funds until your return! Just a suggestion for your wel being!
Have you committed and own a Wharram?
Good luck Mark, personally sorry to see you take this risk.
I would ask your dad for his thoughts on this boat as he helped you so much with Minke, this may be a dream boat, but this would be a huge undertaking and so costly and the big cost getting it out of this location to find somewhere safe to fix it and such tight quarters to work in accidents waiting to happen, I think something better is out there for you !
I would listen to the experts Mark, if you go ahead with this project it WILL cost double what you estimate.
Can you afford it. Good luck.
At least double, and he's wasting other peoples' money on a foolish venture that is so obviously a horrific idea. Just buy a pleasant mono hull back in the UK or Sweden etc, and get on with sailing. Especially just after a break up.
A fixer upper docked in the ass end of nowhere with no access to anything? Sounds about right. Happy New Year and bon voyage.
I have a boat in Costa Rica. I used to be in Banana Marina in Golfito. The biggest issue is getting boat materials. The closest place to buy boat materials is Jaco and everything is very expensive. Costa RIca in general is expensive.
Marc. I’ve been following you over Christmas, and enjoy your adventure.
I was devastated to see you both go your own ways.
I think minky was a lot easier project than this one.
Think very carefully about this one. It may well break you.
Take care.
Cut up 2" pipe as pipe rollers and roll heavy stuff into place. Use the mast booms as derricks for your lifting and lowering with chain blocks.
Or set up high triangle with scaffold pipe, or similar. Attached together at top centre. Bottoms attached to deck sides. Ropes to top at each end forward and aft. This is the way they raised and lowered masts for hundreds of years.
Yep, think of how it was done in times gone by, the Egyptians built huge pyramids with no power tools.
Word. I used a pipe triangle and a chain hoist. Showed the old Perkins who was in charge. I hope he gets the boat, because when I got my Morgan people told me the same thing most of the people on here are saying. There's almost more pride in showing people they were wrong.
@@ThatSandersboy I hope he gets it too. I really do. Some people just have no Get up and Go, or a sense of adventure. With a bit of help it is possible to sail her again. 👍
I've moved buildings this way, great reference
Cut pipe into 500ml lengths if poss. Rolling on wide scaffold plank (or similar) is good to even surfaces out. Have rollers spaced apart so to they don't roll together and bind each other. Go slow. Long bars, leverage is primo
Three things:
- you don't have the money to fix it up
- you are not able to sail those 2 sails by yourself
- there is no cockpit so... what about Joshi??
The guy who sells it got a breakdown from it... Why was that... The heat, the country, the money???
Please don't do this. There will come other opportunities. Trust me.
When in so much doubt, don't do it
Love from the Netherlands, Daniëlle 😘🙋
I somehow get the feeling you made your mind up a week ago and have just released this video because its entertaining. You will be going back to the UK to keep on looking.
Just do it! We are all behind you no matter what!
I can’t wait for the episode where you’re on your way home with your money still safe in the bank.
Mark, even if you were given the boat for free, it would cost you a small fortune in time and money to restore. Before you do anything more, (like making an offer to purchase), you need to make a realistic budget, including your own upkeep. Shipping the boat as is back to the UK, or working on the boat thousands of miles from home, from help of parents and friends, and from parts/equipment suppliers will pay for any premium you might pay for a boat in the UK that is more complete. Sometimes you have to listen to your head and not your heart. Take care.
Besides these boats are very sturdy, and easy to fix. Most important: the outboards are almost new, the masts are perfect, and the hulls solid. What else can one expect!
Exactly! People commenting expect a Gin Palace, but People of crossed oceans with much less.
Anything is possible when you're excited about it. Go with your gut, it's the only way through life. Good luck
Good for you. What fun would life be, without a good challenge. Best of luck on your renovation, if you go forward with it. Between you and Johan ( RAN Sailing) TH-cam is finally getting something interesting to watch. I'm betting that it will go well, for you. Happy New Year.
I used to work in a boat yard and if I had a dollar for every boat i saw bought as a project that turned into a disaster I would be rich.
⬆️ so far it seems 57 other people have work @ shipyards think the same. BTW, I'm not rich either!
GO BIG OR GO HOME!!! I say YES!!! He's got my support if he buys this.
I am sure there are a ton of broken dreams, but often we don't hear about the success stories, right? I think it's a matter of staying honest with your skills and expectations and so far, he has done a better job at that than most people who thing they can "just fix this up". He knows he will need a lot of help and new skills. But here's the pro: He is a likable person with a growing community. I would not at all be surprised if people would enlist to fly down and help him, donate their time and skill for the adventure. And if he can get a few sponsorships this might very well still work out.
Ahh but his boat floats
@@ufodude1000 So did some of the others
It is a lot work. You are the only one who can decide what is the best. Good luck with the choice. Anxiety can be a good sign to do something like this.
Good luck . You've done your research , you have expert advice . Realistic in your capabilities, I think getting a team there is a great idea ( I'm not offering by the way) . Your young , so you have time . Pros and cons , it is a massive project and a rewarding one when completed . Looks humid out there , but anywhere is better than here at this time of year. I'm rambling now . Happy new year!
Hi Mark, I’ve just watched Sailing Melody’s latest episode where they have announced they will be selling Melody. I’d love to see you take her on and finish Andy, Melissa and Jacks hard work!
Hey mark first and foremost, happy Xmas, and have a great new year, to you and your family , and yoshi .
When you both got minke , I was all for the two of you doing the project, but I’m sorry this seems too daunting, and I wouldn’t want you to loose everything, also it’s across the pond , not Europe, and I think you need to be closer too your family in case you need help, sorry mark but I was having a panic attack 😂😂😂😂
Yes get in. It looks like its going to be a really good fit for you. 🤞 Happy New Year.👍
The important parts look great! Hull is good, masts are great, deck is solid. Go for it. You'll have the help when you need it.
Curious I wonder if the wiring was stripped by somebody trying to get copper and recycle it not the owner somebody there you might want to look into that That happens In my neck of the woods A lot houses get stripped for the copper
The only things you regret ate the things you don’t do. You are young, healthy and you have your dream boat right here
Get that deck reassembled and I think it will be much easier to sort and fix. That's really good sign that the outbards are in good condition too, good bonus👍
As others have said if you can get the materials and your survey is good plus your desire and energy match the project then DO IT! Hopefully it works out for you buddy. If not on to the next and walk away. Happy new year 😊
The way you wrapped up the video, it sounds like, impossibly, someone outbid you on the boat. Major bullet dodge there. I get that it was a dream model for you but this example in that location would have been a complete nightmare. You'll find something better closer to home that your pops can help you with when needed. Happy New Year!
At first, I was one of the "Don't buy that boat" group. But the more you show of it the more I like it. I see a lot of potential in it. Considering all the time and effort you put into Minke, I have faith you could pull this project off. The woodwork would look really nice when it was all refinished properly. If you get it, please don't paint over all the interior wood. Cheers mate and best of luck in whatever you decide.
Me too
It is what makes it a tough decision. With any kind of boat purchase most people always recommend purchasing a near “turn-key” vessel, and modifying it to your needs. It takes a certain kind of person to turn a project boat into a reality. So long as the person knows the risks, and the fact that it will neither be quick nor cost-effective, I’m all for it. Either way, something will be learned, and the experience will never be forgotten.
Mark really looking forward to next Friday to see what happened! So sorry you got the flu! Hope you feel better soon and I have faith in you if you got this boat.
I’ve been a subscriber since you had around a hundred subscribers. I subscribed because it was a sailing channel and you and Nadianna were a delightful couple. It looks like you’re about to become a boatload of repairs channel. Good luck with that.
Dude, if you are wanting a boat to take around the world this is not the one.
We have 100% complete faith and trust in Mark to do this project and do it brilliantly. It’ll be a rollercoaster of disasters and emotions but with a big wet, happy ending of success at the end guaranteed.
Which is why Mark as one of only people I would trust to take on Melody if he wants her 😂😂😂😂😂
But, whatever the case you are crazy if you don’t think Mark will tackle this, learn a lot, make a tonne of mistakes, get the boat in the water eventually and WE will all have a brilliant time watching him do it.
For most people to take this on would be crazy.
But to think for a moment Mark can’t take this on is just as crazy. You do know it’s Mark we’re talking about here.
agreed he has the patience and grit.
Are you giving a new meaning to the word "crazy"? If Mark takes this Job on his life will just spiral into depression when things become unmanageable, of course that make for good video too.
He's absolutely barking mad if he takes this on especially coming from the UK where there are literally hundreds of boatyards and marinas all around the coast, where if he really put his mind to it, he could very easily find a really good mono hull or even a Wharram and then have all of the support structure in place to get it ready for the water. What is he going to do if there is another lockdown and he can't even get to the Wharram in Costa Rica halfway around the world?
Dear Mark,
I already have given my opinion regarding this catamaran and by seeing this vlog I ‘m more convinced that my previous given opinion was correct. Anyways I wish you and your family a very happy new year and greetings from the Netherlands
Nice to see a New video Mark, I wish you a Happy and Safe New Year. That Vessel has a lot going for it...actually if all that ton of stuff was removed, she would look pretty good. Your young and healthy, be a great project. Good luck my friend and take care.😎👍
The TH-cam couple who refitted the $1 trawler it took them 8 months and they had less work to do than this boat and they are a lot more experienced than him
Go for it. Casco seems oké. Engines also. But still a lot off work to do. You have the experiences off your past adventure. Once again go for it.
If you end up buying her, there is a boat yard in Golfito where you could work on it. Contact Karl, Chuffed, and JoAnna. They’ve all had their boats there. Also, if you buy her, inventory everything, write it down and take tons of photos in case some of it decides to “walk”.⛵️⛵️ Feliz año nuevo
I really like the boat. It looks so solid and dry. There is also an awesome Wharram community and quite a few new young owners on TH-cam. IMO I’d say grab it with both hands. Good luck with everything.😉
You seem to like working on boats more than enjoying them.
Working on boats is enjoyable. Just like building a fort.
I think it looks exciting and scary in equal measure. The education and experience are great reasons to do it. The distance and isolation will be challenging. You've made your offer so it's now somebody elses decision. I hope it goes the way you want. Happy new year and remember there are always more boats....
Glad your still making videos I really enjoy watching!!!!! It’s a unique looking boat but what a pile of work not to mention the fuel those outboards are going to burn
Don't Mark, it will eat all your funds and still be half a world away from your support base...
Hi Mark. You are'nt so tough, but. This was a tall order for you. If you stay with this project you cannot let time and money waste away. It means you will start clearing stuff from day 1, hiring a container to stow away things first. Clear the hulls, live nearby and be there a long time. Don't go back to England but stay the course. And not invest in value items that is easy to steal. Get the minimum for sailing away, like a motor, maybe fix the platting, and then get to a secure boatyard for any refinements. From the mess I see it got chaotic. Be stingy with your money. Reintruduce one by one items from the container to evaluate finishing back each part project from the previous owner. But don't sauce it all together. Can you get a build crew? Or, my advice, if you can't get organized, go home, leave it!
That’s a nice boat. New masts , new sails . Almost new beams . And a water maker and premium Yamaha 25s .paint and varnish it’s a no brainer. You better buy it before people get any ideas. Good luck. Happy New Years.
To be honest, I want to see sailing and adventures. I'm not really a fan of excessive boat renovation as I do this myself! Nevertheless, I'll keep watching as you're a good guy and a real trier. God loves a trier!
Sometimes dreams are strong, in fact stronger than physique, wallet or sheer determination. This particular dream is a classic example. It can be done but it will take commitment, patience, and planning that will give you nightmares in terms of stress. Give her a good name because you'll be literally married to that boat. Good luck 🤞
Mark I've watched your channel from the start & mate I saw Minkie at the beginning so I have full confidence in your abilities so I say Go For it! (dream boat n all that)
Hey just also I hear you saying its a learning experience and I 100% am behind that, I have learned a lot of things buy jumping in. But building from scratch vs re-modeling/designing are two very different things. One thing I have learned from rebuilding cars, houses, airplanes, coding, etc is that whatever time you think it will take to do the work, quadruple it and that will be a more accurate number. Pretty much same for cost. I feel like you love sailing more than building, and I hope you know this boat will keep you from sailing (expecially any significant sailing) for quite a while.
I’m depressed looking at all the work needed in that remote area. 😂. If this was back home and you had a lot of help and support maybe. But the location makes all this work magnified by 100%. Ship it back home if you want it that bad. The convenience of working on it back home will pay for itself over and over and over again
Just cant understand the wharram thing fella tbh. Get yourself a long keel tiller steered bermudian sloop, or a solid yacht you can single hand, say a Westerly Storm or Regatta 33.
I don't think Mark is primarily interested in sailing (blue water).
@@alexandermenzies9954 so he's just going to sail the costa rican coast?
14:15. It’s signalcone for engine under sail, it is mandatory by law for use in canal systems in holland. Germany, and France.
The anchorcone looks like a ball.
Do it! We bought something similar in California in 2005 (pre TH-cam/internet etc.), renovated it and sailed it back to Portsmouth, UK over the next 5 years - lots of problems but still the best time of our life. Live for today, challenge yourself, we had no regrets but still have amazing stories/memories. All the best.
Now that's the kind of comment I like to hear for him to buy the boat because all things break down of course you have to fix it replace it repair it do whatever it takes to stay afloat and Mark can handle the job he did not do a bad job on the catamaran when he had it I know he can make this one look really nice if it breaks in that's okay he can save money again to do what he needs one day at a time one breath at a time I have a lot of confidence in mark.
California is a lot bloody different to Costa Rica where Mark doesn't know the language and the boat appears to be in the middle of nowhere with very little support structure / marina or anything close by. Getting parts and materials there without transport would be a complete nightmare.
If you build it , how are you going to sail it. For instance, can you hoist the sails on your own? What would you do in a gale? How would you sail it up a creek, or into a harbour, on your own?Why not find a boat with less work so you can go sailing. A 38ft monohull would be perfectly Ok to go world sailing.That boat has already broken one bloke living nearby.
Nothing wrong with the boat or your intentions its your budget to finish it! Good luck!
Have a great New Year Mark! Remember what I said when you were restoring Minke: I would gladly sail on anything you refit.
Also; Sailing a junk-rigged boat is easier/calmer (just need to reef even earlier).
Hi,
I am 62 now and done a lot of different boatworks over more than 40 years now. Looking back I do not regret any of the projects. One big project was building a steelboat, 52 feet from drawings. It took about 14000 hrs. Just learned a lot of new things. This summer I am sailing round Britain and will stop at Wharram office. I am really interested in the Tiki 38 but have to consider a few things. Time is a very big concern. The biggest infact. Then we’ll see, money, were to build it etc.
My advice is to get the boat. Make a good plan and stick to it. Get as much help as you can. Learn new things. Break down and get up again, stick to the plan.
Eventually you will have a very nice boat/home.
Good luck!!!!
Let me say: you were so lucky to exit without much damages and pains from Minky project.
As far as I can understand, this project is way thougher than the previous one. I do not think you are able to cope with the complexity of a quasi-rebuilding of this boat 7000 km far from home without a valid logistic support. That is Nicaragua.
Study the map: 400nm at least far from the first useful boatyard sailing south, 500 sailing north, with no or minimum protection from winds and waves if anything goes wrong.
Do not make a huge mistake. Follow your mind, not your hearth, this time.
Have the brightest new year I can wish you.
Man, you have to buy that Catamaran. Just do it.
Happy New Year.
Awesome video thanks for taking me along
OH NO YOU DON'T! Lines are for pulling up sails and other such things, there not used to HOLD YOUR BOAT TOGETHER!! Your a good Lad and I'll hang in but Please don't do this. I agree with David. And where's your dad? Come on POP! Save him!
Don't do it man. Patience is a virtue. Spend some time chilling and hanging out with your family and your dog. Your boat will find you soon ⛵👍
Taking apart with the boat what some people have written here would definitely be a good idea. But it could be quite expensive to ship the boat to England. I'm sure some of you know Parlay Revival & Collin and maybe you do too and he completely restored his Catamran at Linton Bay Panama. They have everything you need there and it would be safe. From the location where you are right now it is not even that far away over land. Definitively a thing to consider to keep as an option.
Another great video Mark, you worked it out in the first minute
I watched the first video on this, then dreamt about it, then watched it again the next day. Then spent the day trying to figure out how to drop everything i need to do to offer a few weeks help. I'd love to travel there and do something like this. That said I have previously missed out on a boat in Wales that bugged me no end and ended up way way better off with the next one. You seem well capable of doing your homework and being aware of the scale of it. Even if it's a big undertaking
I agree and yes I know he can handle it
@@calvingarrett3245 Great idea , Mark ought to invite experienced people from his audience . But how to sort out knowledgeble people ????????
Looks like the wood is good and dry. It's going to be a good project. Can't wait to see her done.
As being the owner of a Tiki 31 that i renovated from a condition far worse than this one i thought i give some advice. First you should know what your about to buy is a dream boat for down wind ,warm weather condition and a absolut nightmare for tacking in rough sea and cold weather. For not having any keel ts not that it is as bad as you might belive as for drifting and taking hight when tacking, but you get constantly sprayed with cold whater when doing it. So what im doing on mine right now is building a stearing pod,dry cockpit. I will be put to the test the comming summer so i cant tell how much it will improve the conditions yet. but i think its a ABSOLUTE MUST for you as well.
Second get at least one co owner ( preferably with some boat building experiance) both for charing the costs and the work. Doing this on your own and in a location like that will not end god. Just getting my 31 into shape was quite enough and even though im quite skilled as a boat builder on HR yatch the money was a constant problem.
Third .... Never seen that figuration with 2 parallel masts ,check out the pros and cons for that as much as you can bef making a decision ( maby have a talk Hanneke..)
Still Warrams are wonderful but you need a certained mindset to appreciat them ;)
This project is exactly the kind of content I like to watch.
Yes I like this kind of content too but it's these people's negative comments it's not their money he's spending on the boat it's his and he deserves to be happy Mark picked up the catamaran he can fix this one up too.
Me too! Also I think Mark will get help from a lot of people, both with money and parts but mostly from knowledgebel people taking a vacation for going there to give a hand! It will be an awsome 3 - 5 year projekt! Go for it!
MarkI’ve been following you for two years and I’ve never seen you so confused! Go for it, you know if it all goes pear shaped you have a brilliant family to fall back on and a lot of experience gained. As I said in a previous video when you had Minkie it’s not a race! Good luck I’ll have to hold back until next Friday now. Good luck and a Happy new year from Bonny Scotland.
Well I hope it goes the way you want, brave decision to buy it as is where is but all the best of luck with it and I look forward to seeing you sail it back to the UK one day perhaps. Kind of reminds me of the Team Phillips a bit with those two huge masts even though she was a Tri, good luck mate.
Go for your gut feeling of course it’s a risk but it’s always that . I wish you good luck and a wonderful 2023 🎉
Mark, I’ve watched your journey since the start of Minkie and although this boat is a MASSIVE project, I will certainly look forward every week to watching your progress. If it’s your dream & you have enough support to make it work….. go for it! Best of luck mate.
Mark that boat is totally awesome as it can be taken apart put in a shipping container and sent home ! Happy New Year !
Now that's a fabulous idea I wasn't thinking about that you can disassemble it and hold it on a container ship in a cargo trailer
Its 46 ft
@@dougbrodie2482 He'd have to remove the rudders to fit in a container.
They are known as the Land Rover of the seas! Almost any part can be remade and refitted, and the most expensive parts have already been done, however I still haven't spotted a winch yet, and i guess that a junk rig is heavy.
It’s too long. Even if it wasn’t too long you’d need at least four containers for all of the parts!
Remember the old saying when fixing up a boat: 3 times the time and 2 times the money estimated... Go to Florida, there are a ton of Hurricane Damaged boats going Cheap or even Free.
I think needs taking out of the water to have a good look at and easier to fix leaking and make the hulls even stronger. Happy new your Mark.
Hope this works out for you Mark. It's the "boat of your dreams", and if you were to find another boat that didn't steal your heart, you would not be fully content....and that would just linger in the back of your mind.
You are very capable of refitting this boat. No doubt about that.
Finally, the whole adventure is being on the other side of the world, with a boat that you have dreamed of, new friends around the corner....that's the stuff life is made of.
As for money, I started to build a 30 foot strip planked boat with just 3000 dollars. My dream was so strong that's finished the boat and sailed her almost around the world. At your age, you can literally do anything you want with just some determination.
Please don't get put off by the nay sayers. Follow your gut, then your heart.
Can't wait to follow you on this wonderful boat.
The video title I’ve been dreading to see all week 😣 hopefully that’s just me being pessimistic. I feel your decision is being made with your heart instead of your head but I wish you all the best in your journey. Just remember that if you know it needs work, you will at least double that workload once you start digging, especially with wooden boats in the tropics. Any figure you have for repairs, double it and then some. I don’t think you’ve factored in the cost of getting parts and materials to remote locations in Central America. Colin of Parlay can tell you that for free. But enough doom and gloom from me. 🤞 nothing but blue skies, fair winds and calm seas for you Mark
well said
I new you were going to go for it I wish you the best Mark getter done brother
I really hope you get the boat. I think the naysayers are not used to seeing wooden boats but she looks absolutely solid. I don’t think it would take much to sail her away. Put the decks on and motors and sort out your galley and cabin. There are young sailors circumnavigating now on Wharram’s less well equipped than that on, with a camp stove 😆 I know if you get that boat you won’t regret it. As long as you get it on the move pretty quick.
These boats are a nightmare, your out in all weathers with out protection and that will take a toll on your reactions, judgement and endurance. Be sensible and walk away. Its in the wrong part of the world to get parts and do the massive amount of work.
Mark may question for you is how long can you stay in the country so you can get work done before you have to go back? 🇯🇲🇺🇲
And what is the position with paperwork? Will there be clear title, can the registration be carried over and are there any dues or import duties owing?
With two or three committed/paid up co-owners it could work but the, location, daily rain and humidity it would be beyond the resources of just you
Do you know anything of the boat and it’s crew’s passage out from Belgium and why was it left in Costa Rica?
Mark me so happy you no buy that boat in my book thats the best decision 🇯🇲🇺🇲👍
Oh no the suspense I've got to wait a week to find out if you bought the boat or not. I was told not to buy my boat, but I did lol. Best thing I ever did, but it was based in the UK though.
Mark, I love your videos. The popularity of your channel is growing because of you and your can-do attitude.
Though I think this is a massive challenge for you it would make a great TH-cam series and if you can get the help of new friends along the way and some decent sponsors again for things like epoxy, battery power etc it would be a fantastic watch.
Good luck to you mate.
Hope you got it. My advice is to get a bunch of storage bins. Clear everything out of one side that shouldn't be there. Make it clean and make it useable spaces. Then do the same to the other side. Get a very basic solar generator, burner and fridge setup. Get a bed and pooper setup. Get the engines and deck on asap and move it asap. Get all the parts from shed, tie them down on deck and head out. The main thing I think is having access to supplies like paint and fasteners. Plumbing and electrical items. Anywhere near a homedepot or hardware store perhaps.
I agree , to get mobile and motor out . But where ? East Panama Coast via Panama Canal maybe . They seem friendly and cheap over there to other struggling Fitter-Outer Utubers on a budget .
@@gregoryfietz3831 It might be smart to go to Panama City. It seems huge and has lots of hardware stores. But not sure if the internet and shipping is good there. But just getting to know that place as a sailor is probably a good idea. Would be cool if he could make it all the way up to Los Angeles and then Vancouver and maybe Alaska and do a bit of work at each place while he explorers them. I wonder if people sail from Alaska to maybe Japan. Seems like the only option to get home but I have no clue. Maybe stop by Australia, India and then South Africa. Then head home back to Europe. I guess might as well stop in Mexico and a few other countries along the way. Maybe South Korea and China. Maybe like 12 countries and stay about month in each.
The problem with youth is its wasted on the young , stay away from that money pit son
exactly, he will be 40 before he can ever sail..
If you can pull it off and get that boat you will definitely have a keeper! That’s about the simplest boat available to repair and sail on the market
I can't wait to hear what happens. Great video