We Paid $57,000 For This Rare Boatyard Find, Are We Dumb?
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This is our new boat. A great boatyard find or not? You decide, let me know in the comments! 😆
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not bad, looking forward for the repair/maintenance videos
Love it! Happy for you guys!
this seems like a really cool boat, im certain that being able to beach it would be a really unique way to open up many more possible destinations, IMO this is a dream of a find just really really expensive IMO, then again my boat is only 7.3m so i cant really talk much
I'm no expert on that particular boat but it's nothing I would consider buying due to it's neglected state and the amount of money needed to get it back in condition to sail again.. I also think it was way overpriced before you even negotiated and at your negotiated price is still way too much money.... Before handing any money over or signing papers, I hope you get a professional survey done. The previous survey done was done too long ago to still be trusted... Professional surveys are usually the best money spent before buying any boat costing thousands of dollars.
The interior will probably clean up pretty nice once you get all the junk out but it's still going to take some work and money to get back in shape...
That is so much boat for the money. You got an amazing deal.
We immediately recognize this Philippe Harlé plan, built in Condé-sur-Noireau, Normandy, France (I worked with the neighbor of the construction site, a printer). Indestructible.
The shipyard still exists, it moved near Cherbourg (still in Normandy). Do not hesitate to ask them for information on the assembly of certain parts. In addition, the architectural firm is in La Rochelle, under the name of Mortain-Mavrikios.
As an old professional mariner....federal service academy grad...uscg licensed ship master....of all the sailing videos I have seen I must say that you are the exception....You people are professional sailors...Good job...enjoy watching
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But did you went to space? I only listen to real real professionals
(just joking, no sarcasm)
Congrats Juho and Sohvi. This is a great purchase. The boat is structurally sound, the engine is new and it looks like there is SO much space inside! I think the potential is enormous. Very good judgement - a very smart move.
The inside surprised me, it looked smaller on the outside but really blew me away on how spacious it is and doesn’t looked cramped at all.
Me too!
Very smart purchase. Discounted for all of the equipment that needs replacement and that you want to be new anyway. Love the open cabin plan. Perfect for 2 people. Congratulations!
Good point , on just about any boat sitting for awhile you would want to update all the electronic components anyway...
@@rickstevens1479 And it's not a hindrance to splashing and venturing out what with tablets and chartplotting software etc.
You don't want to get rid of that stuff there were inflatable rafts rope etc much of that stuff can save your life if your engine died or get stuck with no wind.
@@donnacsuti4980 but you DO want to Replace it after a while.
Awesome!🥳🤩 congratulations Juho & Sohvi! What an amazing boat you got.
Definitely a great deal;) and good on you for lowering the price to smth more manageable.
Love the interior layout as well. Things really get interesting when the boat gets a little longer and a bit wider😜 I do truly love our Cape George cutter and that is why we put in all the work we have BUT ther is lots to be said for an Aluminum boat like a Garcia with a nice and uncompromised interior like that. And i don’t think the owner would have accepted 11k$ which is what we had😸
Ps: i would be interested in those cowl vents if for whatever reason you are removing them. I don’t see why you should though.
And now time to roll up the sleeves and get to work🤙🏽
Cheers, Aladino
The legendary Aladino.
The motor is new, hull looks good. I think you got a pretty good deal. Congratulations.
If Aldino thinks it's a good deal. 👍
Nice to see Maya & Aladino on this thread!
Congratulations ! As for the costs, it seems you know what you bought: a sound hull, sound interior woodwork, engine with few hours. You'll need a budget for sails, rigging and the electricity/electronics. If you have the funds to refit her, you'll have a boat that is good for many years to come. And she looks nice :-)
brilliant!! She's been waiting for you! can't wait to get started! we certainly have the imagination to see beyond the surface... almost feel as excited as if we bought it ourselves. can't wait to hear the wind in her sails. Congrats!!
No not dumb at all. You got a good deal and even with a modest amount of work you couldn’t lose out on value. Really look forward to hearing about your plans. A safe return to Iceland and look forward to your project. Thank you for all your hard work in producing another excellent video. Stay safe.
That's a great price for the solid construction and size of the boat including almost new engine. It's going to be a big project but rewarding at the same time. Very pleased for you both.
No. It's a rip off for a $100 abandoned pos
I would by a boat like that, but not at that price.
Including the boat storage cost, X 15 years?
Buy it now $10,000 USD
Hey guys. Which websites are the best ones to look for private owned boats in US? Like this amazing boat for example, where do u usually find it?
Just admire how calm, collected and laid back you are....... yet inside, behind the facade, your brain must be buzzing with questions, answers, ideas, thoughts, excitement and apprehension. Wishing you every happiness and encouragement.
Looks like a great project, a lot of work and money, but it's a boat that could give back a lifetime of adventures and memories.
Congrats! Awesome boat. It's wonderful you can breathe new life into her.
Brave couple! Lots of work ahead but I trust you've made a good decision. Good luck! Looking forward to the new videos.
Whaaah! I’m looking forward to seeing this project unfold! Lots of learning for all of us! Congratulations! ⛵️
I don’t think you will regret buying this boat, it’s got huge potential! Congratulations, looking forward to the refit.
A good power wash, and that boat is going to shine.
The boat I am on now, my second, had a lot of growth on it too being on the hard for 9 years.
I am a visual person, so the first day that I took ownership of her, I power washed and scrubbed the decks by hand and she looked GREAT.
I can see the potential. I think you made a great decision.
That's great, love this boat design,so many places to beach go exploring, some work and years of fun.
The interior is surprisingly clean when you consider the state of yhe exterior. It's gonna cost quite a bitfor the refit, but the working engine is a major plus. Hopefully the spare sails are duplicates so that might save a bit. I hope you have plenty of elbow grease for cleaning her up!! Good luck to the two of you. I hope to be joining the liveaboard community I the coming months🤘
So so happy for you. She's perfect. The price reflects only what you are prepared to invest ... and you both look so pleased. Looking forward to the coming refit. Bravo.
Congratulations! Looking forward to you both getting her seaworthy again.
Looks like an awesome deal for you. Congratulations to you both!
Great news! Congratulations! Will be exciting to follow you re-fitting your new boat in the future!!
Congrats! Highly interesting boat, extremely well-built and well known brand. One day I’ll come over and visit you when she’s fully refitted. Good luck and look forward to next steps!
Congratulations! Garcia have made many great boats. This seems like the perfect solution for your needs. The price is neither too high nor too low. If you do one week of cleaning and put it on the European market, you will certainly get enough extra to make it worth the job. When you’ve sailed it a bit, put lots of hours and a significant amount of money too, you’ll get at least double that price. Thus, it’s a boat that is actually worth the effort, even if you’re cynical about it, which you won’t be. :-) Good choice!
Love the boat! Garcia is a renowned boatyard. The interior is superb, it reminds me of Skip Novak's boats with large saloon areas. Can't wait to see how you will restore and refit it!
it is a big saloon indeed! And yes we're glad to have a Garcia :)
@@AlluringArctic PERFECT!
Love it! Congratulations! Your patience really paid off. It is just your kind of boat. I am so happy you guys finally have your own boat.
That's an AWESOME boat. With a little modernisation and a ton of work, it'll be a truly outstanding find.
Looking forward to see the refit! That will be a great boat when you are back in the ocean!
Congrats Juho and Sohvi! And what interesting project for us to follow too. I’m sure you’ve made a careful and deliberated decision here! Aivan mahtavaa 😊
Very pleased for you guys! I can appreciate your vision. Of course there is risk but it feels right to you so time to crack on!
I think this boat, and all the work going into it, will be great for your channel. Can't wait to follow the transformation!
I think you got a great deal. Your gonna need to put a ton of work into it but in the end you'll know every inch and trully be the OWNER. Looking forward to seeing the transformation. 😊
Awesome folks. I see a lot to get excited about and a lot to get scared about. This is going to be a huge project boat, as you know better than me. As such, it is going to cost a lot in time and money to get in shape. Hopefully, you can pick up some deals to defray your rebuilding costs on some high cost items. I honestly can't wait to see how you tackle this huge project. In the end, I can see a beautiful boat behind all the mess. It will take someone like you two to bring it back to life. Good luck with the refit.
I am thrilled about your purchase of this vessel! Can not wait to see the restoration!
You guys have never shied away from doing serious boat work.Looking forward to seeing you complete another task and your getting out on the water. All the best to you both.
I’m excited for you, the boat is great & perfect for everything that you both do. A friend of mine had a smaller Garcia in Alabama years ago and I can remember what a beautiful boat it was but very few people knew anything about them around there...
Awesome!! Congratulations team, going to be an interesting build series!!
I think so too! thanks damian!
You chose wisely. What a vessel. I am SO jealous. Having just completed a major home renovation I believe you found a bargain. Cannot wait to follow the restoration. Congratulations!
Looking forward to watching where this one goes! Looks like it's got it where it counts. I kinda dig that aft layout, could make for some cozy socializing.
A great boat at a good price. I look forward to seeing the refit.
great boat and great deal!!! very strong, very safe, very famous in France, a friend of mine circumnavigate for 5/6 years with one, there are often sold around 200/250K$! you made the right choice!!! enjoy
Congratulations Juno and Sohvi! A very solid boat at a good price. Looking forward to seeing your renovations and splash.
Thanks for bringing us along...looking forward to a great refit!!!
“Arctic Sailing” caught my attention. I am retired from the US Coast Guard. I’ve been to Vitus Bering’s Sea 15-20 times, usually 2 months at a time, 3 months twice. In all that time I saw 2 sailboats in the Aleutian Islands. A sloop of just 30-35 feet in Dutch Harbor and a ketch of 60-70 at Kiska. Doesn’t seem to be a popular destination. On the Atlantic, though, the whaler commanded by William Scoresby, Sr., had been above 81 degrees 30 minutes north courtesy of that big bite out of the Arctic Ocean’s ice caused by the Gulf Stream. That’s where he only had 2 chances to determine his position each day- LAN (Local Apparent Noon) and LAM (Local Apparent Midnight). No morning sight, no evening sight, because the sun did not set when he was there. Remarkable!
99.9999% of Sailors will NEVER Sail to cold areas. The temperatures are just too brutal.
@@sanfranciscobay Granted. The surface of the sea turns to grease ice, the snow that comes in with the ventilation doesn’t melt, winds can be above 100 knots long enough to burn out both of the wind speed sensors, radar antennas can stop turning, and stores of baseball bats and axe handles are onboard to help de-ice (Kevlar lifelines are easier to de-ice than phosphor bronze wire rope, BTW) . . . but summers can be wonderful!
@@kennethjackson7574 Those Sunny Calm Summer Days last about 1-4 hours then the Clouds and Winds return. Read about Ernest Shackletons and Perry's voyage to the South Pole and John Franklin's voyage to the North West Passage. Many died trying. Brutal conditions.
@@sanfranciscobay Absolutely. But circling back, it was “Arctic Sailing” that grabbed my attention.
So happy for you guys! Garcia makes great blue water cruisers. I think you got a good price for it. A ready to sail version would have been way, way more $$.
This is fabulous news for you both. The boat is a real diamond in the rough and has huge potential. I’m in the camp that says you got a very good deal. Yes, lots of work but once you clean the exterior, clear out all the “stuff” from inside you will be able to see it more easily. Can’t wait to see how you get on with the refit. Andy UK
The good thing about this boat is the space you have to make whatever you want in it, great potential. Congrats.
This will be a fine sailing ship.
The essentials are in good condition.
The interior is also nice.
Of course, there will be a lot to replace and refurbish, but it is no longer a big expense and you can do most of it yourself.
(Create a to-do calendar.)
I think the price was realistic.
I envy your happiness and wish you all the best!
Lovely looking boat. Looked perfect and sounds like a good price!
Will be looking forward to see videos of the two of you working on and enjoying your new to you boat ! Congratulations !
Great to see!! Very interesting boat you got. I'm looking so much forward to see the progress!
That is exactly how happy one should look after buying an old boat. This will be a great step forward
Great interior layout. Good luck on the refit. I think you have a good idea about the work and expense ahead but should all be worth it in the end.
looks great! I love that it can clearly cross oceans, yet dry out on the beach also!
Congratulations with ur new boat! I believe it’s gonna b awesome n look forward to seeing what y’all r able to get done
This seems like a good deal for this size boat and being aluminum and of a good design.Looks very comfortable living space and I cant imagine it will ever be to small in the many years to come even when the kids arrive lol :) New main sail and running rigging and you could be good to go.Good luck and I look forward to following your channel for many years to come.
That was a good deal for you, and it’s nice to see a boat saved.
Well done Juho and Sohvil! Looking forward to what you do to get your new boat back in the water.
Wow, big news, very happy for you and look forward to seeing the refit!
Very interesting boat. Even with the cost of new electronics and nav equipment, and sails, you still have a very good value boat. Blue water credentials, suitable for cold climates. And a welcome change from delamination/osmosis issues, hull/deck joint issues, floors detaching from the hull, through deck leaks etc. So: an aluminium boat is good addition to the youtube sailing mix! (Not that I'm not enjoying that as well.)
Look forward to the refit.
Wow, grats!!! $57k is a steal, garcias are amazing. Gonna be fun seeing you guys on an actual sailboat in the future :P
Congratulations! What an interesting boat. Looking forward to seeing you bring her back to life and to start new adventures.
Congratulations, you will refit this diamond in the rough and end up with a very nice boat that will serve you well . Can't hardly wait to see what she looks like once you remove 15 years of dirt and get all the junk removed from the inside.
This will be a great series of videos seeing this boat come back to life on the water. God bless and good luck be with you.
A fantastic vessel, will clean up beautiful, we look forward to future videos and adventure with you both. Cheers from Australia
hi mick & annie, nice to have you along!
Good luck with the refit...looks like you'll be spending lots of time on it.
Great news! Can't wait to watch you bring the boat back to life.
On first seeing this boat I thought ! what! are they thinking. However the more you showed the more I had the vision to what can be. Thank you for sharing and inviting us along with the beginning of your adventure. Good Luck.
Congrats on your purchase!!! It looks like " Odd Life" all over again :)
You definitely got a good deal 👌 congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳
What a gorgeous boat! I love the shoal draft in particular. I'd never heard of these before, but now I want one. 😁
I look forward to seeing your video's bringing your new boat up to standard. This looks incredible, Good Purchase!
Congrats! I cant imagine finding a Garcia as a bare hull even for less than $50k so i think its a great buy. Can't wait to see the process.
I think it's a good deal, especially if you're planning on sailing northern waters.
Congratulations to you!
I cant wait to see your refit to start!
Your new boat looks good, lots of potential. Looking forward to seeing you both get it up and floating. Well done.
As long as you’re both happy with the price, who cares what other people thinks. 👍👍👍
Really excited for you guys, she will be a quality boat when finished
Looks good to me. Look forward to the repairs and improvements you will be making.
Congratulations! I’m super excited to see your progress. 👏
Tough decision, much more to be revealed later. But in any case, there is something that influenced your decision, so glad to see a new sea monster! Good luck! 😎💪
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Just be careful with the daggerboard(do not forget to pull it up!!!!),I know of a Garcia that sunk within minutes after running aground with the daggerboard in the Bahamas. It ripped out the trunk and the boat went down really quick.
Just a reminder to always pull the daggerboard up first !!
Anyway, fantastic boat, fantastic deal. Enjoy!!!☮
Rig an alarm to the depth sounder via the daggerboard/lifting keel mechanism so you get bells and lights warning if you get even close to the bottom and the keels still down.
A great adventure awaits. Let us concentrate on the positive.
Yikes!
Is it a vertical dagger board or a swinging keel ...i would have thought Garcia would have gone for the the latter ... As its more self protecting?
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 The boats have both,a centerboard for lateral resistance and a daggerboard aft for trim.
A very nice boat. I really like the lines (looks like she can move), and the interior is fantastic. I know it’s bigger than the camera can show. It deserves to sail again. Who better to bring it back to life. I am confident that it will repay your efforts. The clean up, refit videos to follow are going to be great. I genuinely can’t wait. Itching to see the interior emptied out. Wishing you a smooth transition, from one amazing boat to another.
with your knowledge I trust your judgement. You have a unique need. So go for it! I sailed for 30 years with several yachts but never in cold weather. So look forward to your refurb and travels.
Could you please tell more about the process how you found this boat? Which websites you used, which are reliable which are not? What information someone needs to find online at least before continuing to look into a certain boat etc. How long did the process take for you and how many boats were on your shortlist? Like if someone also considers buying a project boat:) thank you
That what I want to know too. Where are these ones listed?
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Solid hull and solid interior, plus a new engine. You got a good deal. She will clean up nice and fast. Good find! I bet you could get her back in the water within a month and then take your time upgrading electronics etc. will be fun to watch you guys bringing her back to life. Got a name yet?
Yes service the winches...and ground handling check the rigging if the sails look grubby thats no big deal to stopping testing... Nav lights ...the cooker should be fine with a clean and the pipes/hoses checked.
I imagine shes already got diesel heating but if not theres plenty of space to fit heaters.
Don’t let people tell you you paid too much. You might spent 75k on it to make her nice. Don’t think you could find a nice one for under 200. We are building a 50‘ Berckemeyer. Just our deck hardware costs more than your boat… like you said, get her safe and get her sailing. The rest will fall into place. Good luck. Maybe we will meet one day out there… H.
Btw, come up to Seattle. Great yards and cruising grounds up here. Including Canada and Alaska. Maybe we’ll do the north west passage together in a few years…
@@holmalbrecht425 thats the plan 8)
What a project. Congrats on this great yacht from a thrustworthy and successful builder. Well done. Good luck with the refit.
congrats to you and your journey with the new boat, wish you all the best on your future adventure with your new boat.
Going from an asking price of $85k down to a selling price of $57k took some great negotiating skills. It's going to take a lot of work and $$ to get it ready for the water. Did you say the boat is in California? If so, that is going to be a long sailing trip to get it back to Iceland. Good luck!
Most people would run away, when they see something like that.. Thats probably why,...
Congrats. It's a big decision... She looks promising
Congrats guys on the new boat, always so exciting to look round and see the work needed. It's a big project, no doubt, but what a boat though.
Good luck with her and looking forward to seeing her refurbished.
Super interesting! Looking forward to see all boatyard videos. Congrats!!
That's a lot of boat for 57k. Definitely not dumb, just a lot of work ahead which will be well worth doing.
Unbelievable…I have my boat in that same yard. I have been admiring that boat for years. I just found your channel last night and after watching I decided that I was going to enquire about that boat the next time I went to the marina so that I could do some high latitude sailing. Anyway, congrats! Guess I’ll stick to the tropics.
volunteer for the refit, maybe get an invite to sail north.
Those boats are great to go around the world, high or low latitude…
Haha, I’ve got my own wreck to tend to! I’ll definitely buy them a beer if I bump into them and I have a ton of tools that they can borrow.
Curious as to where the yard is - can you spill the beans?!
Not to the evil Prof Heinous…MUAHAHAHAAA! JK, all of the clues are in the vid but they clearly didn’t want it revealed so I’ll respect that.
I knew nothing about this boat, but my instinct was that you knew all that was required and that there were credible reasons for you to fly to the US to thoroughly inspect, assess and test this boat!
You weren't in the least deterred by it being dirty or having stood for 15 years, because those didn't matter, and you were focused on what did matter!
Your meticulously precise examination of every aspect of the boat and the professional testing you had carried out, along with the known facts of the boat prior and post it being on the hard enabled you to make a well informed decision as to the purchase of this rare, sought after boat.
Thank you for sharing your experience, you have an air of quiet, calm confidence and capability and I am happy to subscribed to follow your journey with your rather special yacht.
Well done. Look forward to see how you clean & refit this boat.
Nice find! Looks like the Bay area in California? Sailing North means BC, Alaska, NW passage then Greenland?... but first a little work. I can't wait! Actually I'm jealous.
Congratulations. It seems that you have found a strong foundation and you will make her happy again. My favourite videos of you have been of kite skiing and fixing problems. I suppose my biggest question is interior hull insulation (assuming you will be sailing in high latitudes)? I look forward to the refit and to your solutions. It's a big job but it will be interesting to watch and I think it will be really good for your channel. I have owned my present boat for twenty years from brand new and before my children were teenagers. I have lavished her with love and care, three generators, electric toilettes, power winches and the best lingerie available. With some degree of remorse I have decided to sell her. There are spares for spares and much extra stuff that will not feature in the sale price. I cannot say that for the new boat: for the new boat I am paying through the nose! I hope that you find many spares and many good surprises with your new adventure. Fond memories, fair winds and God speed.
thanks Oliver! too bad you're selling your boat, but there's life after boats as well! ;) Our Garcia is spray foam insulated above water line. It's not a lot of insulation but it'll be enough for us!
@@AlluringArctic Webasto for the WIN!
Insulation ? Not a problem, got plenty on his head ! Yuck !
Hi guys. I have looked beyond the mess and the untidiness below decks. I think you have a perfect foundation for a blue water cruiser. There is plenty to do to get it where you want it but it's basically a blank canvas to put your own stamp on . good luck with this project.
we think so too! thanks!