I am a huge Ted Hood fan, he was a genius. We sailed one of his centreboarders a Bristol 45.5 around the world. It was great for long passages, quick and comfortable. This boat, like ours is heavy displacement and yet sails really well.
I like to think that Captain Q smokes a pipe. And that he's 200 years old. But, he's looked exactly like this since he was 20. And that he's gonna live another 200 years, turning countless generations of young men and women into sailors!
I love sailing... I don't know I haven't got into it...I don't know where to begin . Good video and thanks for the definition of the nautical terms....
This boat to me is my favorite out of all you have shown. To buy this boat i would need a bottle of Makers Mark or Wild Turkey to make this hard decision. Peace.
Schmokin' hot indeed. Very glad to see you guys having as much fun filming, as we did watching. One question. Maybe I got distracted for a moment. However, I don't recall you showing the engine. Did I miss it? Thanks guys. Hugely enjoyable again :)
the sunfish might have to go ... but i would discount it to the right person ....actually if my banker (?) came thru i would donate it to the the nearest fan with a trailer hitch
I used to own a beautiful strong "Steel" motor sailer, with after kabin 45 feet it was a ketch rig, i won't go into details, but it was the biggest mistake i ever made, never,never, again i would buy a steel boat, i want a boat to sail not to work on it and believe me work you must, unfortunately the rust always be ahead of you.
MY FIRST BOAT FIFTY YEARS AGO WAS A DUTCH STEEL 44' KETCH AND WE HAD A LITTLE RUST BUT NOT INSURMOUNTABLE AND SHE WAS WONDERFUL AND BUILT ONLY HOW THEY DO IN THE NETHERLANDS :-)
@@YachtHunters Yes, mine too was built in the Netherlands, but probably they used scrap metal, on that one, beautiful it was, but impossible to keep up with the rust.
Great review! I loved seeing Captain Q's enthusiasm. His good mood is so uplifting and really brightens my day. Thanks for the great videos Randy and Captain Q
Maybe Capt Q and Randy could take this beauty to Bermuda in June and maybe a few lucky members of the Q crew could join for the "sail of a lifetime" ? Oh and don't forget the Dinty Moore!
That’s an outstanding idea and I would like to volunteer as a deck hand. I haven’t been sailing for a number of years but long to re live those experiences.
This boat ticks so many boxes. Cor-Ten steel hull - it gives you peace of mind while sailing. Large sail lockers - so you can put all your fenders (and other stuff) into them. Proper (and I can't stress that enough) seaberths - a well rested crew is a happy (and vigilant) crew. A stove - keeps you warm on those cold winter nights. Navstation can be described by one word - superb. I could go on and on... Out of all the boats you reviewed, this is by far the best one. Thank you for showing her to us! Henry
It’s great to see Captain Q so excited and without a doubt this is one beautiful boat. Call your banker 🪢💼☎️ Thanks for sharing another great video 🥰⛵️⛵️
I'm thinking that boat would be well into 7 figures if you were to have it built today. The money is in the bank, if I could only talk the wife into a sailboat. Keep the good stuff coming Capt'n.
Let's build a replica then; and sell it! Do you have a barn that could fit two of these? We could build the replica right next to the original! I bet we could do it in less than a year. Message me, if this doesn't sound too crazy for you!
Just a few notes here- first those blisters in the paint will show a problem as this boat has fairing compound on her. I have opened blisters like this with a needle gun before and went straight through the plate.Second, Corten steel is no longer ( as a rule) used in yacht construction anymore. It’s original purpose was to lend a bit of protection if and when the coating was damaged until proper repair could be done. She is a beautiful boat no doubt but you did not show the bilge. Steel boats rust out from the interior and the way Frans Maas built these large portions of her bilge are in accessible, thus if replating needs to be done the interior in that area will have to be removed. They were not built with this in mind! So the above reasons are why she has not been sold. Certainly a boat to be refurbished with her pedigree, but to do it right would easily double the asking price. And one more thing, these boats are true round hulls and because of this replating of any bilge area etc. will required a metal worker who understands plate forming if you want it done right - Steel is great and properly designed and maintained will last forever, but this beautiful old girl needs a proper refit
An old Coasty and sailor here living to far inland and I love your content. I got to get back to the water. You guys put a smile on my face. Thank you.
Great idea.... although I would prefer a raffle... winner gets to receive the boat from wherever Captain Q decides to sail it prior to handing over the keys to the winner. I would just LOVE to get one of these floating pieces of art, from none other than Q & Randy. Would be a hoot. Great work gents.
Cor-ten steel "... so it has a surface of corrosion already built into it ... weathered steel with a protective oxide film covering." You're right. CQ and 'Randaay' together have so much to offer, even if most of us have no earthly idea what an oxide film covering is. At $120k it's a steel :-)
What a fantastic vessel... I’m currently on a 5 year plan to eventually end up on a boat like this to sail the world. I really appreciate all the insight your years of experience bring to the channel. Keep up the good work captain!
She's a beauty but, with the rain we get in the Pacific Northwest, it wouldn't stay looking that nice without being stored in a boat shed over the winters. It's a shame. This is more than a boat. It is a floating piece of art. It is a pleasure to look at!
You too? How can those car warranty guys get so many phone numbers? I've blocked them every one and they still ring the phone four times a week, and the call comes from a new and different number each time. Now their robot has started talking to my robot... what the hay? I don't even have a working car...
Our brains were frozen and we didn’t get a chance to film it... it was a sparkling 2001 westerbeke with 920hrs... condition commensurate with the rest of the boat
She will do a solid 8, effortlessly, an easy 9 if there's any wind at all, and once she gets going, Nothing will slow her down. Max out around 11 or occasionally 12, cracked off. Thing is, she will move a lot faster in light air, keeping way on, than someone not used to medium displacement boats would think. What I like is the level of comfort she provides because I don't get motion sickness on little ships like this. Some boats get jerked around so much, even by chippetychop in light air, it takes the fun out of cruising.
This boat is stunning and I have fallen in love but all that wood tells me she would break my heart and take all my money to keep her in the condition she is accustomed to.
@@robertblake1032 Married almost 33 years. I also have owned a boat with a tiny amount of teak on it and know how much work it was to keep looking nice. This would be exponentially more work (Than both my old boat and my marriage). :-)
Dan Mallery I actually approached my wife to see if she was remotely interested in getting rid of the house and live on board a boat. That giant trawler, I think it is, my god it has everything, even laundry. She thought that I had lost my marbles. She told me that she’s starting to get concerned about me. Hell we’ve been married 40 yrs, anyway it will likely not happen but I do have a dream of owning a boat again. I’ve been a carpenter for 35 yrs, plumbing and electrical experience, lots, so I don’t think I’m crazy. I did read a boat owner talk about burning $100 bills , he decided it took to long so that’s the reason he got a boat.
Saturday morning. I wake up early, before anyone else, 7:00 ish. I make coffee, fresh orange juice...then I get my laptop and earphones and in total silence I watch the Captain Q's new episode with a big smile in my face. This is probably one of my favourite times of the week. Thank you Captain and thank you Ran Day. PS. I have a new PB...! I totally fall in love with this Ted Hood Yawl. What a boat she is!
More binge viewing episodes over here in landlocked Moscow 🇷🇺 Really felt your love of this boat, Cap! A real beauty! I hope she gets the owner she deserves. Thanks for another great episode! 🤙🏻
@@leof2180 Work boats for the government are all in Cor-Ten steel. It is durable and a bit more expensive, but it is real unpleasant to weld. When you buy a new mild steel boat, it will last 30 to 40 years before you need to replace plates. In cor-ten steel you might get a 100 years. Will you spend the extra cash?
@@Nerd3927 I might be more inclined to have regular 1018 or hot rolled so that I can easily and effectively repair it myself. Lord knows we will all run aground at some point or another, and one of the very special things about steel boats is that they are simple and easy to repair. I would be inclined to keep it that way by using a cheaper alloy that wont be compromised by welding with the incorrect wire. Also, while cor-ten is much stronger than the above mentioned alloys, it's anti-corrosive properties in tropical salt water environments is somewhat dubious.
She was launched when I was, though we share an age her condition is much better. I may be retired but I suspect she will never be retired as long as future owners care for her as past owners have. My second favorite boat you have reviewed, the Stevens 47 was number one for me but I am happy her owner has your lineage. This beautiful old girl has been on YW way too long.
Beautiful boat and what an incredible tour, your huge smile was obviously created from your memories with her style. Really appreciate the sub titled sailing terminology, as a non sailor it really makes it a great informational watch. It struck me as such a solid well built boat and when you consider her age she still appeals and satisfies the needs of today's cruiser. Thanks Captain Q always a great investment of Covid restricted viewing time.
I'm part owner in a Hood 38 down here in Auckland NZ same keel and CB set up as this boat. The Hood 38 is very stiff and beautifully balanced, a joy to sail.
I have been following this boat for five years. Started at $189,000 then. It is still for sail because of the dated interior I would think. It is nearly 60 yrs old.
the interior is the great thing not a floating condo and solid and cozy and no chrome or new minimalist looking ikea boat furniture this is a real boat you would be proud to sail anywhere and land to applause wherever
@@YachtHunters Captain, This is the most beautiful boat you have done to date. I personally prefer the CCA rule and a yawl in particular. I remember with great fondness sailing the Alden Challenger 30 years ago. The issue is, both you and I are showing our ,,, level of maturity? With that being said, the people half our age are interested in the "condo" look as well as separate staterooms and a more user friendly galley. At 6'3" that galley will be a tough one for me to navigate. I will be heading to Direcktor Marine tomorrow to look at the Beneteau 46 you showed a few weeks ago. I would have gone for the Alden in RI, but,,, as we age, getting in and out of the Beneteau into the tender will be easier than climbing over the side. I actually inquired about this boat several years ago and have the sonar report on the hull showing the thickness. I was going to see this boat 3-4 years ago but the interior was completely disassembled and they would not show the boat. Is this boat being used?
Fantastic. Best of luck and keep us posted. We hear the owner won’t likely be commissioning her and is a motivated seller. She’s been on the market for awhile but at a higher price point
The listing is gone. :( Either you got your dream boat, or someone beat you to it. Love the boat, love you review of it. I wish that it had been available when I was looking for my dream boat.
@@YachtHunters that’s great. I’m on that freshwater haven as well. Lake Erie in particular. Not my favorite lake, but at least it’s a ‘real’ body of water.
I learned how to sail on a 47 foot Ted hood yawl in Marina Del Rey. Also built by Frans Maas in Holland. An amazing boat, same basic set up with a center board. Slightly different interior, I think it actually had an aft cabin to it instead of the large forpeak. It was a real sailing machine, maintained in perfect condition like this one.
Hi Captain and Randy, is this boat still for sale? I like steel and Ketch/Yawls the most.. for me the easiest to keep running as I am an Old machinist and steel fabricator and painter of anything if it fly's floats or drives. I'm saving my pennies Captain and Maybe one day I'll fly out there and meet you two Gents, would make my year. Best Regards.
As a high school kid, I was blessed to have worked and crewed on the 46' (1966) and 53' (1969) versions of this Hood/Maas yawl back in the '60s and '70s. Your descriptions of the design and build quality are spot-on. We raced with Hood on board for the commissioning of the 53' in the infamous 1970 Chicago Mackinac. God, the stories...... Thanks and appreciation for your efforts!
8.5 out 10 dinty meat cans is my score. it´s a beauty for sure, and surely got all the comfort for a blue water sail around the world. But the head and washing in the masters cabin put me off, and it looked little bit cramped. But I guess it all depends on what type we sailors want on a sailboat, to suit each needs. Thanks for the idea of the gimbal table. But a big thanks to both of you, as I´am in the lookout for a bigger boat. Want to shift up from a 23ft Albin Viggen. And your channel shows different types that helps me to select one that suits my needs but also whats necessary without doing impulsive shopping.
@@YachtHunters 1000% agree and having sailed all parts of the world, despite my Dutch name, I’m an Aussie, but I can say, NO-ONE handles boats like the Dutch do - especially close quarters.. legends..
Nice looking boat! I have a Colvin Gazelle gaff-rigged schooner on the Chesapeake Bay. I'm thinking about selling it because I've lost most of my sailing partners. Single-handing a 50-foot schooner isn't easy for a 66 year old that's still trying to recover from "long haul" COVID.
Beautiful. I wish I was younger for all sorts of reasons but learning to sail and having such a boat is one of them. Captain Q is the best salesman I ever heard! Oh, and I say that in a good way! Cheers and keep well.
We do know where she is and have been in touch with the owner through the years.... we’d love to do an episode on her either with photos or in person (travel permitting)
What a nice, classic Ted Hood designed boat. I love the centerboard keel, especially for going downwind in heavy weather (retracted, it reduces the chance of the keel getting sideways to following seas and causing the boat to broach) and for getting into shallow waters, which this steel hulled beauty would love to do here in Southeast Alaska! The bunkboards must take the place of lee clothes, I'm guessing. More secure and less intrusive. About the only modification I would do is to outfit the wood stove with either diesel or propane. So much less work for long distance sailing than wood would be. Plus, if it were diesel, you could run a line from the fuel tank and never really have to worry about having fuel for heat. Thanks for showcasing a lovely, classic, well thought out bluewater boat. "They don't make 'em like that anymore"!
Another jewel of a boat. I really like it. 25 years younger I would buy it for going up to the far North. For the price is a steal. Yes Again another great story Thank you Captain Q
Looks like it should be harbored in Newfoundland sailing the Grand Banks next to the Blue Nose. The crew would be drinking Screech. You have to read this book by Farley Mowat called " The boat that wouldn't float" to get in the spirit. As they say in Newfie....whale...oil....beef...hooked. Great boat captain. Thanks for the tour.
That yacht is unbelievable talk about a well planned yacht question would be what is the external displacement of her i have a wooden racing sloop from the 1936 do you think the sail plan would be similar if she was kept a sloop rig my yacht everything set downwind will carry 1550 sq ft of sail , what will she carry not being a racing vessel from the 1930's they probably toned down on big mast big boom and giant sail plan , but is amazing how much space she has compared to my yacht which is 41 L.O.A what 5 feet can change obviously she is wider by a foot or two
Displacement is 30k ish. I’m not certain about your other questions but with the mizzen staysail/spinnaker , the main chute and forward staysails etc etc She will carry plenty of sail. Ted hood built sails snd designed a boat that could carry as much as possible under the rule
She is a beauty and nothing at all like the floating ikea condos with multiples of everything ; three heads snd two steering wheels on today’s designs ??? Really ??
@@YachtHunters my boat is far from ideal 1 head 1 bed and two sinks thats what we call luxury remember settee are not very comfortable in the width of a man's body originally in my plans 8' anchor locker for sails bed and toilet for a single crew member who would have to go to the foredeck in the anchor locker at 41 ' why would they ever think 7 people could fit comfortably in a race boat but also alot better than a ikea boat which I call Nike shoe boats with no sole
Wow, what have you found a beautiful sailing boat again and showed it to the sailing world in a very nice way. Too bad about all the travel restrictions .... otherwise the queue with new owners for this sailboat will be much longer than it would be today. Thank you and have fun with the following videos.
Given it is a Dutch build Frans Maas, it is most likely treated with hot zinc inside and out. Schooperen it is called in Dutch. It seems to be called "Thermal spraying" in English but I never heard of it outside of the Netherlands.
Hi, Cap. You can't call dibs cuz I'M calling dibs! What an opportunity, to own not just a Little Harbor, but an actual "Robin". I can just imagine Brown Thread Ted sitting there at that chart table, Wow. These days people who are used to floating condos will pooh-pooh this interior, but this is not the boat one would want to just "live aboard" in some Hot marina as she slowly disintegrates out from under you. She has 4 house batteries, great, but if there's an inverter then give it a sea toss. Inverters are battery killers, and in this case, one would be working to accelerate (12v x 10) her demise. This is a vessel for someone who wants to SAIL. To far away places, high latitudes or low. Dollars to donuts (wait, donuts are a buck now?) your significant other would be willing to forgo the picture-window topsides, deadhead-mating stems and even the Blinding Big Screen dashboards that adorn modern "cruising" boats if he or she only realized that you really don't get seasick in a boat that's 15 tons by 45 ft. "Are we even moving?" they ask from their hideout pilot berth? Not only are we moving, we've been doing a solid 9 for the past 3 days! That's Smooth! Annie wrote that there is one head, which I suppose there is one head compartment, but the one between the two bunks forward sure looks convenient. Maybe it's not plumbed to the holding tank. A steel rudder that Floats? No, but Ted would Never allow one that induces lee helm. I was afraid the steering was a worm gear, but this is a helm you will definitely feel. The Only thing I would change is the prop. I would ask the surveyor if that rudder is going to be reacting to the blade proximity or not. If you went back to a solid 3-blade, with a little less "D", I am sure it would never affect the sailing speed in any noticeable way. And the spurs can be more trouble than they're worth. Most common line in the prop is always going to be the occasional stray trailing sheet, and I sure wouldn't want to munch it up if it hits the wheel. Not to mention the damage they will do to fingers and wrists when all you want to do is dive down and unwind it. First glance at the chart table looks like there's no electronics, but after looking around a bit you see that there's everything you need to drop the lines and go now. I always have to be wrong about something, so I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that while the autopilot looks British, the log looks like a Signet. Finally, and most importantly, the sink has TWO friggin drains! THAT'S all I need to see. I'll take it. Thank You Cap'n. If not for your channel, everybody would think that a proper sea boat has to be a ULDB pounder, with a honeycomb interior. I know there are other points of view, but think about it: Barreling through the night at 27 knots, when you can't see what's waiting in your path, can be terrifying. Good thing I'm not opinionated, huh.
Thickness on the fridge is deceptive. It's got to be fiberglass wool. F/G has half the insulation value that modern foam insulation does. It's why the walls in older refrigerators were thicker.
Holy smokes, I grew up on this boat, or it’s sister. Sailed east coast from 75-79. Yellow hull, Wandering Star was the name at the time. Wow, memories.
@@YachtHunters No, but I think about it frequently. Have my Dad's log book, and a bunch of photos from the years. Loved the huge genoas, we had a 150, but mostly used the 130 or 110 due to the size. Once I went off to collage, they went on and purchased a 45 Herreshoff cat ketch a few years later, with two self tacking sails, much simpler for the two of them to manage.
@@YachtHunters Am going to show your vid to my mother, she is 95 now, but tack sharp and has many stories I have yet to hear. Am sure she will enjoy your views.
The boat is a beauty, that for sure. You didn't show the engine or access. I'm trying to figure out where to put the solar panels. Still a fine (and tempting) boat
Hand Curtains, LOL! Reminds me the days when I used to be in the Enlisted berthing in the US Navy on a frigate ship with other 50+ other guys in the middle of the Persian Gulf during the gulf conflict. I'm trying to get me a Ketch or a Cutter rig Sloop for my retirement present after being working for 33+ years working in the federal government. Beautiful boat and thank you for the video.
Nice Review., But I'm starting to feel Guilty watching, I think this Ole' Cap., is due to take 6 month- 10yrs enjoying his knowledge From N to S & E to W, at least the Caribbean, Great input on steel, Structural Engineer Guy.
Capt. Q., you said she draws 11' with her centerboard swung down... are there many sailboats of similar length with such deep draft? Is that specific to this design, as a round-the-world boat? Does a deep keel like that make a big difference in huge seas (e.g., Southern Ocean, Cape Horn), crossings that are famously dangerous to small boats?
I am a huge Ted Hood fan, he was a genius. We sailed one of his centreboarders a Bristol 45.5 around the world. It was great for long passages, quick and comfortable. This boat, like ours is heavy displacement and yet sails really well.
I’m 31 and prefer a boat like this above the modern “comfort containers” what a gorgeous boat!!! ❤️❤️❤️
EP29 is the PE (Perfect Episode)! Seadog agrees. Thanks Cap'n (and Ran-day)!
thank you i am partial to it myself
I like to think that Captain Q smokes a pipe. And that he's 200 years old. But, he's looked exactly like this since he was 20. And that he's gonna live another 200 years, turning countless generations of young men and women into sailors!
tried a pipe and some of these cold interviews make me feel 200 pant pant ....thanks for your kind note
Listening to his breathing and shortage of breath suggests that he has been smoking a pipe for 200 years...
Heart issues Captain Q?
Sounds like a Q-spiracy to me.
“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing.”
Captain Q was supposed to helm the endurance back in the day but he found a v berth that was too comfortable and slept through the launch.
How did I miss this one? My new home town, Deer Isle. Great SV.
Just felt like I was watching History channel documentary just made for this boat. Awesome videos! Subscribed!!!
Welcome aboard!
That sure is a nice boat.
I love sailing... I don't know I haven't got into it...I don't know where to begin . Good video and thanks for the definition of the nautical terms....
Wowser wowser I love this. Yessir. Old and still dreaming. Greetings from Indianapolis Indiana
Captain Q the Rock Star! Heavy Metal concert Smoke on the Water!
A fire in the sky 🤘
This boat to me is my favorite out of all you have shown. To buy this boat i would need a bottle of Makers Mark or Wild Turkey to make this hard decision. Peace.
Did the captain buy this boat??? The Dutch really know how to build a strong and beautiful boat.. this is one of the nicest yet
I had to watch that again that’s such a beautiful boat
A piece of art.... so enjoyed the video.
That is one class act with a classic boat....and what a beautiful boat she is!
Schmokin' hot indeed. Very glad to see you guys having as much fun filming, as we did watching. One question. Maybe I got distracted for a moment. However, I don't recall you showing the engine. Did I miss it? Thanks guys. Hugely enjoyable again :)
we did but its right under the companion way tight fit but accessible i got a quick pic just as we walked off after our mutual forehead hand slap :-)
what dreams are made of...beautiful
Thank you very much for all your je video. It’s interesting and very different always. Best regards
BEAUTIFUL!! OMG
Nice job , nice boat 👍 Cheers Captain Q 😎✌️
Glad you enjoyed it
I see a ton of maintenance.
What's a perfect live aboard.
nice boat
Hello holly crap that is to cold for me hahaha jajaja, nice video thanks. Saludos
It was cold but worth it!!
You sure you can swing the cost of this NPB (Nearly PB) after just buying that other boat, Cap'n? :)
the sunfish might have to go ... but i would discount it to the right person ....actually if my banker (?) came thru i would donate it to the the nearest fan with a trailer hitch
@@YachtHunters We all get a little dinghy, eventually....
"You really get a good 'motion' when your pumping the head with that big handle" .... lol.
for sure and you head is a little further away for that head !!!
I used to own a beautiful strong "Steel" motor sailer, with after kabin 45 feet it was a ketch rig, i won't go into details, but it was the biggest mistake i ever made, never,never, again i would buy a steel boat, i want a boat to sail not to work on it and believe me work you must, unfortunately the rust always be ahead of you.
MY FIRST BOAT FIFTY YEARS AGO WAS A DUTCH STEEL 44' KETCH AND WE HAD A LITTLE RUST BUT NOT INSURMOUNTABLE AND SHE WAS WONDERFUL AND BUILT ONLY HOW THEY DO IN THE NETHERLANDS :-)
@@YachtHunters Yes, mine too was built in the Netherlands, but probably they used scrap metal, on that one, beautiful it was, but impossible to keep up with the rust.
Great review! I loved seeing Captain Q's enthusiasm. His good mood is so uplifting and really brightens my day. Thanks for the great videos Randy and Captain Q
Glad you enjoyed it!
Maybe Capt Q and Randy could take this beauty to Bermuda in June and maybe a few lucky members of the Q crew could join for the "sail of a lifetime" ? Oh and don't forget the Dinty Moore!
This is a sweet idea... we shall discuss...
Great idea! Maybe make it open to certain patron supporters. Plus it give Capt Q a real good excuse to purchase this beauty.
Oh yeah! Great idea for more content here!
@@YachtHunters I will join you in a heartbeat! Please contact me if anything like this ever happens. I promise I will be a very attentive student!
That’s an outstanding idea and I would like to volunteer as a deck hand. I haven’t been sailing for a number of years but long to re live those experiences.
I was born the same year she was built and the darn thing is in better shape than I am, nice to hear someone say bumpers also.
HAHAHA
I suspect that if you'd had as much spent on your appearance during your lifetime as this boat has, you'd be in pretty good shape too...
This boat ticks so many boxes. Cor-Ten steel hull - it gives you peace of mind while sailing. Large sail lockers - so you can put all your fenders (and other stuff) into them. Proper (and I can't stress that enough) seaberths - a well rested crew is a happy (and vigilant) crew. A stove - keeps you warm on those cold winter nights. Navstation can be described by one word - superb. I could go on and on... Out of all the boats you reviewed, this is by far the best one. Thank you for showing her to us!
Henry
It’s great to see Captain Q so excited and without a doubt this is one beautiful boat. Call your banker 🪢💼☎️
Thanks for sharing another great video 🥰⛵️⛵️
You two are truly national treasure. Thank you for sharing such amazing videos.
You are too kind, David... thanks for watching!
Cape Cod Girls only come ashore
To barter flatfish into
Dinty Moore
Bound Away, Bound Away,
Bound Away for
Austraaaaaa aal ya!
It's hard not to get excited when you see such a beautiful boat.
Got a woodie
I'm thinking that boat would be well into 7 figures if you were to have it built today. The money is in the bank, if I could only talk the wife into a sailboat. Keep the good stuff coming Capt'n.
well into .......
tell her it is an investment
Let's build a replica then; and sell it! Do you have a barn that could fit two of these? We could build the replica right next to the original! I bet we could do it in less than a year. Message me, if this doesn't sound too crazy for you!
@@svamandolin3546 She has a degree in economics, she knows better.
Perhaps you could interest her in a first mate position, and I’d volunteer for the ships cook just so she could enjoy the trips to come.
I love these videos! So much knowledge, history and information. The interaction between Captain Q and Randy always makes me smile! And what a boat!!
Our pleasure!
Just a few notes here- first those blisters in the paint will show a problem as this boat has fairing compound on her. I have opened blisters like this with a needle gun before and went straight through the plate.Second, Corten steel is no longer ( as a rule) used in yacht construction anymore. It’s original purpose was to lend a bit of protection if and when the coating was damaged until proper repair could be done. She is a beautiful boat no doubt but you did not show the bilge. Steel boats rust out from the interior and the way Frans Maas built these large portions of her bilge are in accessible, thus if replating needs to be done the interior in that area will have to be removed. They were not built with this in mind! So the above reasons are why she has not been sold. Certainly a boat to be refurbished with her pedigree, but to do it right would easily double the asking price. And one more thing, these boats are true round hulls and because of this replating of any bilge area etc. will required a metal worker who understands plate forming if you want it done right - Steel is great and properly designed and maintained will last forever, but this beautiful old girl needs a proper refit
I was wondering why the bilge or engine was revealed!
An old Coasty and sailor here living to far inland and I love your content. I got to get back to the water. You guys put a smile on my face. Thank you.
thank you
Time to move to Blue Water! Fellow Coastie here.
Thank you for your service!
I really want to go out there myself!
No time like the present speaking of time it waits for no man good luck to you all
start a go fundme to raise the funds for Captain Q to purchase the boat?
What a great idea hahahah
Send me your address i will send you your can of DM and a bottle of F :-)
Great idea.... although I would prefer a raffle... winner gets to receive the boat from wherever Captain Q decides to sail it prior to handing over the keys to the winner. I would just LOVE to get one of these floating pieces of art, from none other than Q & Randy. Would be a hoot. Great work gents.
I'm happy to put in for a Captain Q yacht fund! Someone start one please (I would but I'm a PC numpty)!
Cor-ten steel "... so it has a surface of corrosion already built into it ... weathered steel with a protective oxide film covering." You're right. CQ and 'Randaay' together have so much to offer, even if most of us have no earthly idea what an oxide film covering is. At $120k it's a steel :-)
What a fantastic vessel... I’m currently on a 5 year plan to eventually end up on a boat like this to sail the world. I really appreciate all the insight your years of experience bring to the channel. Keep up the good work captain!
You can do it!
She's a beauty but, with the rain we get in the Pacific Northwest, it wouldn't stay looking that nice without being stored in a boat shed over the winters. It's a shame. This is more than a boat. It is a floating piece of art. It is a pleasure to look at!
agreed... it's a stunner even in the boat shed...
You know... If Captain Q called to discuss my car warranty, I’d gladly give him my time.
THAT IS THE VERY BEST COMMENT YET !!!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE SHOW OF CONFIDENCE......btw what year is your car.....?
You too? How can those car warranty guys get so many phone numbers? I've blocked them every one and they still ring the phone four times a week, and the call comes from a new and different number each time. Now their robot has started talking to my robot... what the hay? I don't even have a working car...
The interior design was awesome. Would liked to have seen the engine. Nice boat.
Our brains were frozen and we didn’t get a chance to film it... it was a sparkling 2001 westerbeke with 920hrs... condition commensurate with the rest of the boat
Would love to have deep enough pockets to afford a yacht like this. Nice to see somebody so enthusiastic about a yacht.
Hey Randy, your editing skills have improved so impressively. Guys, can you please estimate the average speed of the vessels on your reviews?
basic speed computation is the square root of the lwl times 1.34 gives you a theoretical hull speed
@@YachtHunters Thanks.
She will do a solid 8, effortlessly, an easy 9 if there's any wind at all, and once she gets going, Nothing will slow her down. Max out around 11 or occasionally 12, cracked off. Thing is, she will move a lot faster in light air, keeping way on, than someone not used to medium displacement boats would think. What I like is the level of comfort she provides because I don't get motion sickness on little ships like this. Some boats get jerked around so much, even by chippetychop in light air, it takes the fun out of cruising.
@@martyspargur5281 Thank you for sharing your knowledge Marty! Take good care.
@@YachtHunters I get 7.75 knots doing that calculation on this boat.
This boat is stunning and I have fallen in love but all that wood tells me she would break my heart and take all my money to keep her in the condition she is accustomed to.
So Dan , are you all ready married ?
That is the kind of relationship that this would be.
@@robertblake1032 Married almost 33 years. I also have owned a boat with a tiny amount of teak on it and know how much work it was to keep looking nice. This would be exponentially more work (Than both my old boat and my marriage). :-)
Dan Mallery I actually approached my wife to see if she was remotely interested in getting rid of the house and live on board a boat. That giant trawler, I think it is, my god it has everything, even laundry. She thought that I had lost my marbles. She told me that she’s starting to get concerned about me. Hell we’ve been married 40 yrs, anyway it will likely not happen but I do have a dream of owning a boat again. I’ve been a carpenter for 35 yrs, plumbing and electrical experience, lots, so I don’t think I’m crazy. I did read a boat owner talk about burning $100 bills , he decided it took to long so that’s the reason he got a boat.
Saturday morning. I wake up early, before anyone else, 7:00 ish. I make coffee, fresh orange juice...then I get my laptop and earphones and in total silence I watch the Captain Q's new episode with a big smile in my face. This is probably one of my favourite times of the week. Thank you Captain and thank you Ran Day.
PS. I have a new PB...! I totally fall in love with this Ted Hood Yawl. What a boat she is!
thank you as always
Hey love this show ! Would like to see you guys find a X-Yacht X-402 or similar 😁
thank you we are bound to bump into one
More binge viewing episodes over here in landlocked Moscow 🇷🇺
Really felt your love of this boat, Cap! A real beauty! I hope she gets the owner she deserves.
Thanks for another great episode! 🤙🏻
This is not a normal steel boat, this is made of Corten steel!!!! Important
what's stopping the other boat builders to build their boats in corten ? just curious
@@leof2180 I would assume price. I just looked, and a 4' x 8' piece of 3/16 is about $1k
@@leof2180 Work boats for the government are all in Cor-Ten steel. It is durable and a bit more expensive, but it is real unpleasant to weld. When you buy a new mild steel boat, it will last 30 to 40 years before you need to replace plates. In cor-ten steel you might get a 100 years. Will you spend the extra cash?
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@@Nerd3927 I might be more inclined to have regular 1018 or hot rolled so that I can easily and effectively repair it myself. Lord knows we will all run aground at some point or another, and one of the very special things about steel boats is that they are simple and easy to repair. I would be inclined to keep it that way by using a cheaper alloy that wont be compromised by welding with the incorrect wire. Also, while cor-ten is much stronger than the above mentioned alloys, it's anti-corrosive properties in tropical salt water environments is somewhat dubious.
She was launched when I was, though we share an age her condition is much better. I may be retired but I suspect she will never be retired as long as future owners care for her as past owners have. My second favorite boat you have reviewed, the Stevens 47 was number one for me but I am happy her owner has your lineage. This beautiful old girl has been on YW way too long.
What a classic old school beauty. I hope she finds an owner who appreciates her legacy.
I love this boat, and Cap'n Q, and Ran-day! Thanks so much for all you do gents!
Glad you enjoy it!
Beautiful boat and what an incredible tour, your huge smile was obviously created from your memories with her style. Really appreciate the sub titled sailing terminology, as a non sailor it really makes it a great informational watch. It struck me as such a solid well built boat and when you consider her age she still appeals and satisfies the needs of today's cruiser. Thanks Captain Q always a great investment of Covid restricted viewing time.
Thanks so much!
I'm part owner in a Hood 38 down here in Auckland NZ same keel and CB set up as this boat. The Hood 38 is very stiff and beautifully balanced, a joy to sail.
some new owner is going to pleased to death I'm sure thank you g'day
I have been following this boat for five years. Started at $189,000 then. It is still for sail because of the dated interior I would think. It is nearly 60 yrs old.
the interior is the great thing not a floating condo and solid and cozy and no chrome or new minimalist looking ikea boat furniture
this is a real boat you would be proud to sail anywhere and land to applause wherever
@@YachtHunters I really would not be keen on having to be bent over every time one was using the galley.... the penalty of those wide decks!
@@YachtHunters Captain, This is the most beautiful boat you have done to date. I personally prefer the CCA rule and a yawl in particular. I remember with great fondness sailing the Alden Challenger 30 years ago. The issue is, both you and I are showing our ,,, level of maturity? With that being said, the people half our age are interested in the "condo" look as well as separate staterooms and a more user friendly galley. At 6'3" that galley will be a tough one for me to navigate. I will be heading to Direcktor Marine tomorrow to look at the Beneteau 46 you showed a few weeks ago. I would have gone for the Alden in RI, but,,, as we age, getting in and out of the Beneteau into the tender will be easier than climbing over the side. I actually inquired about this boat several years ago and have the sonar report on the hull showing the thickness. I was going to see this boat 3-4 years ago but the interior was completely disassembled and they would not show the boat. Is this boat being used?
For sale for 5yrs yikes. I'm sure someone surveyed it at some point and walked.
Fantastic. Best of luck and keep us posted. We hear the owner won’t likely be commissioning her and is a motivated seller. She’s been on the market for awhile but at a higher price point
The listing is gone. :( Either you got your dream boat, or someone beat you to it. Love the boat, love you review of it. I wish that it had been available when I was looking for my dream boat.
She is gone with the wind to The Great Lakes to teach young Mariners
@@YachtHunters that’s great. I’m on that freshwater haven as well. Lake Erie in particular. Not my favorite lake, but at least it’s a ‘real’ body of water.
I learned how to sail on a 47 foot Ted hood yawl in Marina Del Rey. Also built by Frans Maas in Holland. An amazing boat, same basic set up with a center board. Slightly different interior, I think it actually had an aft cabin to it instead of the large forpeak. It was a real sailing machine, maintained in perfect condition like this one.
that's very cool would love to know more thanks for your note
Hi Captain and Randy, is this boat still for sale? I like steel and Ketch/Yawls the most.. for me the easiest to keep running as I am an Old machinist and steel fabricator and painter of anything if it fly's floats or drives. I'm saving my pennies Captain and Maybe one day I'll fly out there and meet you two Gents, would make my year. Best Regards.
sadly, she was sold shortly after the episode aired -- off to Chicago to a sailing training program from what we heard
"Oh btw... I used to be a structural engineer...." haha
Dutch built, they do it so good!
As a high school kid, I was blessed to have worked and crewed on the 46' (1966) and 53' (1969) versions of this Hood/Maas yawl back in the '60s and '70s. Your descriptions of the design and build quality are spot-on.
We raced with Hood on board for the commissioning of the 53' in the infamous 1970 Chicago Mackinac. God, the stories......
Thanks and appreciation for your efforts!
Thanks for saying hi. I’m sure Ted is beaming down on you snd her
You, Sir, should write a book! What a life!
You can really tell the Captain was excited. 😎😉. Love this channel.
Thanks nick!
8.5 out 10 dinty meat cans is my score. it´s a beauty for sure, and surely got all the comfort for a blue water sail around the world. But the head and washing in the masters cabin put me off, and it looked little bit cramped. But I guess it all depends on what type we sailors want on a sailboat, to suit each needs.
Thanks for the idea of the gimbal table.
But a big thanks to both of you, as I´am in the lookout for a bigger boat. Want to shift up from a 23ft Albin Viggen. And your channel shows different types that helps me to select one that suits my needs but also whats necessary without doing impulsive shopping.
Gone. Nothing else like her.
I pray Cap. Q got her.
As someone who is strongly considering becoming a sailor, I really love these videos! Thanks Captain Q!
You can do it!
Proud Dutch guy here ^^
you should be no one can match your yacht work
@@YachtHunters 1000% agree and having sailed all parts of the world, despite my Dutch name, I’m an Aussie, but I can say, NO-ONE handles boats like the Dutch do - especially close quarters.. legends..
Nice looking boat! I have a Colvin Gazelle gaff-rigged schooner on the Chesapeake Bay. I'm thinking about selling it because I've lost most of my sailing partners. Single-handing a 50-foot schooner isn't easy for a 66 year old that's still trying to recover from "long haul" COVID.
Loved this episode!!!
Beautiful. I wish I was younger for all sorts of reasons but learning to sail and having such a boat is one of them.
Captain Q is the best salesman I ever heard! Oh, and I say that in a good way!
Cheers and keep well.
Thank you, Patrick! Thanks for watching
What a fantastic boat! You guys should do an episode on the PB. Do you know where she is?
We do know where she is and have been in touch with the owner through the years.... we’d love to do an episode on her either with photos or in person (travel permitting)
I am a power boat guy, but you make me want to buy this boat. Your enthusiasm is wonderful and entertaining. Thank you for a great video.
No one is immune to the allure of this beauty... the siren calls....
You guys are great.....I love the classics to look at but not to own and appreciate the time and $ to maintain this beauty.
We agree!
What a nice, classic Ted Hood designed boat. I love the centerboard keel, especially for going downwind in heavy weather (retracted, it reduces the chance of the keel getting sideways to following seas and causing the boat to broach) and for getting into shallow waters, which this steel hulled beauty would love to do here in Southeast Alaska!
The bunkboards must take the place of lee clothes, I'm guessing. More secure and less intrusive. About the only modification I would do is to outfit the wood stove with either diesel or propane. So much less work for long distance sailing than wood would be. Plus, if it were diesel, you could run a line from the fuel tank and never really have to worry about having fuel for heat.
Thanks for showcasing a lovely, classic, well thought out bluewater boat. "They don't make 'em like that anymore"!
Capt Q knows a classic . Great video, both of you...
Thanks for watching!
PB looks like a great boat, it would have been brilliant to see a review and hear more stories about it.
try this for fun;
vault.si.com/vault/1964/02/10/sailing-to-victory-with-a-needle-and-thread
That's what boats should look like.
zing
That is one well traveled can of stew.
Another jewel of a boat. I really like it. 25 years younger I would buy it for going up to the far North. For the price is a steal. Yes Again another great story Thank you Captain Q
What a outfit! After seeing woodrot/resin/glass fiber and the smells, steel/zinc looks #1 for your sea life.
Looks like it should be harbored in Newfoundland sailing the Grand Banks next to the Blue Nose. The crew would be drinking Screech. You have to read this book by Farley Mowat called " The boat that wouldn't float" to get in the spirit. As they say in Newfie....whale...oil....beef...hooked. Great boat captain. Thanks for the tour.
That yacht is unbelievable talk about a well planned yacht question would be what is the external displacement of her i have a wooden racing sloop from the 1936 do you think the sail plan would be similar if she was kept a sloop rig my yacht everything set downwind will carry 1550 sq ft of sail , what will she carry not being a racing vessel from the 1930's they probably toned down on big mast big boom and giant sail plan , but is amazing how much space she has compared to my yacht which is 41 L.O.A what 5 feet can change obviously she is wider by a foot or two
Displacement is 30k ish. I’m not certain about your other questions but with the mizzen staysail/spinnaker , the main chute and forward staysails etc etc
She will carry plenty of sail. Ted hood built sails snd designed a boat that could carry as much as possible under the rule
She is a beauty and nothing at all like the floating ikea condos with multiples of everything ; three heads snd two steering wheels on today’s designs ??? Really ??
@@YachtHunters my boat is far from ideal 1 head 1 bed and two sinks thats what we call luxury remember settee are not very comfortable in the width of a man's body originally in my plans 8' anchor locker for sails bed and toilet for a single crew member who would have to go to the foredeck in the anchor locker at 41 ' why would they ever think 7 people could fit comfortably in a race boat but also alot better than a ikea boat which I call Nike shoe boats with no sole
Wow, what have you found a beautiful sailing boat again and showed it to the sailing world in a very nice way. Too bad about all the travel restrictions .... otherwise the queue with new owners for this sailboat will be much longer than it would be today. Thank you and have fun with the following videos.
vault.si.com/vault/1964/02/10/sailing-to-victory-with-a-needle-and-thread enjoy!
Hello Captain Q and Randay, I tell you, if I could swing the financing, I would buy it tomorrow
I KNOW THE FEELING
Ballissimo!!!
What a awesome find!!! Leave it to Captain Q!!!
Given it is a Dutch build Frans Maas, it is most likely treated with hot zinc inside and out. Schooperen it is called in Dutch. It seems to be called "Thermal spraying" in English but I never heard of it outside of the Netherlands.
That’s a neat tip... I imagine that plus the Cor-ten anti-corrosion will keep it quite clean.
FYI 119kUSD = 155kAUD....all because of value of the respective $
And 4.months later119k USD= 161.574.99 AUD. 25 July. Boat still shows for sale on yachtworld.com. Wonder if they take MasterCard?
Hi, Cap. You can't call dibs cuz I'M calling dibs!
What an opportunity, to own not just a Little Harbor, but an actual "Robin". I can just imagine Brown Thread Ted sitting there at that chart table, Wow.
These days people who are used to floating condos will pooh-pooh this interior, but this is not the boat one would want to just "live aboard" in some Hot marina as she slowly disintegrates out from under you. She has 4 house batteries, great, but if there's an inverter then give it a sea toss. Inverters are battery killers, and in this case, one would be working to accelerate (12v x 10) her demise.
This is a vessel for someone who wants to SAIL. To far away places, high latitudes or low. Dollars to donuts (wait, donuts are a buck now?) your significant other would be willing to forgo the picture-window topsides, deadhead-mating stems and even the Blinding Big Screen dashboards that adorn modern "cruising" boats if he or she only realized that you really don't get seasick in a boat that's 15 tons by 45 ft.
"Are we even moving?" they ask from their hideout pilot berth? Not only are we moving, we've been doing a solid 9 for the past 3 days! That's Smooth!
Annie wrote that there is one head, which I suppose there is one head compartment, but the one between the two bunks forward sure looks convenient. Maybe it's not plumbed to the holding tank.
A steel rudder that Floats? No, but Ted would Never allow one that induces lee helm. I was afraid the steering was a worm gear, but this is a helm you will definitely feel.
The Only thing I would change is the prop. I would ask the surveyor if that rudder is going to be reacting to the blade proximity or not. If you went back to a solid 3-blade, with a little less "D", I am sure it would never affect the sailing speed in any noticeable way. And the spurs can be more trouble than they're worth. Most common line in the prop is always going to be the occasional stray trailing sheet, and I sure wouldn't want to munch it up if it hits the wheel. Not to mention the damage they will do to fingers and wrists when all you want to do is dive down and unwind it.
First glance at the chart table looks like there's no electronics, but after looking around a bit you see that there's everything you need to drop the lines and go now. I always have to be wrong about something, so I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that while the autopilot looks British, the log looks like a Signet.
Finally, and most importantly, the sink has TWO friggin drains! THAT'S all I need to see. I'll take it.
Thank You Cap'n. If not for your channel, everybody would think that a proper sea boat has to be a ULDB pounder, with a honeycomb interior. I know there are other points of view, but think about it:
Barreling through the night at 27 knots, when you can't see what's waiting in your path, can be terrifying.
Good thing I'm not opinionated, huh.
Marty! We are very much in agreement. Happy to see your name pop up comments... we’ve missed your contributions.
@@YachtHunters Thank You, I don't think people realize how much effort goes into these videos.
Thickness on the fridge is deceptive. It's got to be fiberglass wool. F/G has half the insulation value that modern foam insulation does. It's why the walls in older refrigerators were thicker.
Holy smokes, I grew up on this boat, or it’s sister. Sailed east coast from 75-79. Yellow hull, Wandering Star was the name at the time. Wow, memories.
fantastic! Do you know the fate of wandering star?
@@YachtHunters No, but I think about it frequently. Have my Dad's log book, and a bunch of photos from the years. Loved the huge genoas, we had a 150, but mostly used the 130 or 110 due to the size. Once I went off to collage, they went on and purchased a 45 Herreshoff cat ketch a few years later, with two self tacking sails, much simpler for the two of them to manage.
@@YachtHunters Am going to show your vid to my mother, she is 95 now, but tack sharp and has many stories I have yet to hear. Am sure she will enjoy your views.
@@johnlowell2171 wow 95yrs , that’s fantastic, I’m sure that she’ll love seeing the boat and that it’s in such good shape.
The boat is a beauty, that for sure. You didn't show the engine or access. I'm trying to figure out where to put the solar panels. Still a fine (and tempting) boat
no solar panels please please please
Once again Captain thank you for showing me a fantastic boat I've never seen before. Keep 'em coming, I'll keep watching.
Just subscribed to your channel. Your passion for boats is infectious. Thank you:)
Great work, you’re a gentleman and a scholar Randay! Greetings from Ireland.
Thank you kindly!
Hand Curtains, LOL! Reminds me the days when I used to be in the Enlisted berthing in the US Navy on a frigate ship with other 50+ other guys in the middle of the Persian Gulf during the gulf conflict. I'm trying to get me a Ketch or a Cutter rig Sloop for my retirement present after being working for 33+ years working in the federal government. Beautiful boat and thank you for the video.
Nice Review., But I'm starting to feel Guilty watching, I think this Ole' Cap., is due to take 6 month- 10yrs enjoying his knowledge From N to S & E to W, at least the Caribbean, Great input on steel, Structural Engineer Guy.
Capt. Q., you said she draws 11' with her centerboard swung down... are there many sailboats of similar length with such deep draft? Is that specific to this design, as a round-the-world boat? Does a deep keel like that make a big difference in huge seas (e.g., Southern Ocean, Cape Horn), crossings that are famously dangerous to small boats?
You found my boat. I’ll be having boat dreams tonight.
That puts you 4th on the ‘dibs’ chart 😉