That's the best head I've seen in any boat that is not a super-yacht. That tub-shower is perfect for young and old alike, and maybe even for two, saving water. The indoor steering may not be used much at all, but it's there for very cold or foul weather, or for the off-watch person to monitor the steering while the on-watch sailor gets into proper clothing and goes outside. The layout will fit four or five adults easily, and families got by with only one head or bathroom for many, many generations. I think adding a small sink, mirror, and medicine chest somewhere outside the head would be a boon for hand washing, brushing teeth, and morning grooming. But the boat certainly appears to be very usable just as she sits, assuming a good survey announces her fit for sailing. I like the heavy-duty railings around the mast, and the solid rails fore and aft. I didn't see much storage for sails, though with two self-winding up front and one on the mastd, maybe it only needs one backup sail somewhere.
OMG, thank you for the blast from my past. my first job was with hathaways reiser and Raymond sail shop. I still have swag bags that I made in the loft. HFS, thank you!!
I have one of these slocum 43 pilothouses, and they are wonderful, currently going through a refit at the moment but you have the most amount of room inside, and trust me that pilothouse steering is the best thing.
Have you ever considered adding an electric drive motor (or a pair) replacing the diesel or simply adding a parallel pair? I'm not a sailor (YET) so perhaps my questions is absurd?
@@randystrand908 I am going electric i have 30kwh of batteries, wiring, busbars and inverter charger going, i am going with a 48kw electric motor at 48v.
@@dumbboatproject This so cool to hear! I hope you find motivation to post a video (videos?) so we can see this update/upgrade! I don't know feasibility, but is it possible to keep both? That way the engine could be a backup drive as well as a back up generator if conditions are not allowing batteries to recharge...
That little tub in the head would be great for someone with small children. Having the second table would be convenient for those times when you still have a project spread out come meal time, too. It's all pretty well thought out. Nice.
You should look at halberg rassay 42e in my opinion it has the best set up out of all of them, a moody 44 coming in close second. But I agree I hat the 2 nook double births but for this size of a birth one head isn't really acceptable
I actually liked that boat! Little much on the back of the boat for me, but overall I think it's great! Thanks guys for bringing us affordable options.
I am currently in the market for a 45 to 55 ft boat and I'm overwhelmed with the number of boats that are out there. I have to agree with what people are saying on the price though there are a lot of boats out there for a lot less that are just as nice. This boat probably between 50 and 75,000 but I wouldn't go over that. How are the sails. Doesn't matter what we all think it's going to matter when a marine survey is done, that's going to tell you the facts that you would base your offer on.
I fully agree with your judgement on this. I looked at a Slocum 43 many years ago but it was NOT the PH. I like this one a whole lot better! If you run across a Kalik 44 that you can get to, would you feature it? Would you consider putting the model of the boat (Slocum 43) at the beginning of the episode title? It makes it so much easier to find later when I want another look. Most of the titles don't even have a boat model in them.
Thanks for the great video on this great boat. I had two dual steering station sailboats and my experience is that those systems create problems in older yachts: hydraulic systems leak, mechanical systems jam. The reality is that I never used the inside steering but enjoyed the views of the pilot house. Just to keep in mind.
I enjoyed this boat tour. An enclosed piloting area is always good when the weather is bad. And when the weather is nice you can get out into the open air. Seems like a good price too.
Greetings from Tucson, Arizona USofA. I always enjoy your videos and I'm 'closing in' on a boat, leaning towards a 44' Nauticat, but this Slocum looks interesting.
Love the layout of this pilot house yacht. Perfect for a couple. Shame the owners cabin is so small but that aside, $99kUS is good value. Perhaps electronics update with a star man system would be an advantage.
We seem to have similar taste, centre pilothouse (galley )60' schooner. 3 berth onsuits no wetheads . Thats my ❤ even motosailer, oh twin engine water tight compartments 🎉
The lazarette on a sailboat is usually exposing and giving access to the rudder post and helm linkage and hence, at the very aft of the vessel. Not the cockpit lockers.
Nicely done. I was so intrigued that I went to sailboat data to have a look. According to sailboat data it was built as a partnership with Formosa. As a dubiously proud former Formosa owner I would suggest a lot of homework be done before buying anything built in the formosa yard. Not that they cannot be worked up to be a pretty capable cruising boat, they can, but there are some key inherent problems that must be addressed before any bluewater work is to be done. Cheers!
Sir Phillip, I would be very interested in your more specific analysis of the Formosa. This is not sarcasm. I really want to know. Tell us about your experiences.
I really liked this one as well I just wish it had another head even if it was just a small wet head or simply just a head with no sink or anything else. It would definitely make one heck of a passage maker depending on how she sales. Another great find for the channel and just an all around good boat IMHO...
Really nice! Well thought out and well designed for some real sailing and living. The only thing I would change would be to remove the dinette table and build more storage with some additional overhead cabinetry and countertop space. The dinette is redundant on this size boat and you can't have enough places to put stuff. Put a freshwater shower hose/head in the cockpit and you have a wonderful boat for a sailing couple with occasional crew for passages. Engine access is good. Engine low in the boat is better! I would like to get into the technical details but thus far this looks like a very practical, useful and pretty boat.
So sorry, didn't think it through, but the Bimini is excellent all by it's self, but inadequate. The cockpit needs to be able to be enclosed against rain and spray. So, merge the Bimini with the dodger with a strongly supported overhead attachment. Beating into weather would require a crew of six as configured, due to each helmsman being blasted with spray, wind and rain for four hours at a time. This is not a warship. It is a recreational cruising vessel. It needs to be doable, livable and friendly, day after day after day, otherwise it is not fun, which is the entire point of being out there.
ON paper Very nice solid cruiser. What would scare me is the maintenance on that boat. Especially at its age. It looks like there is a lot of rigging so what shape is that in ? I always would like to know the is the tanks are in good condition and how difficult would it be to replace them. Very nice boat
In my opinion, if this boat was a keel-stepped mast it would change the boat completely in my eyes. I know people sail deck-stepped all the time. However, I feel deck-stepped honestly prevents newer sailers from growing into the boat. I personally would never sail out to Hawaii or across the Atlantic on a deck-stepped mast. I think a lot of cruisers will sail the islands and coast for a couple years, then the desire to see more of the world comes calling. This is what I mean by growing into the boat. One should not have to sell and buy another boat just to broaden their horizon. If you know for sure you will never get the bug to sail and see more of the planet then this boat is okay. I'm not one that thinks, you have to have a full or modified keel to bluewater sail. However. I do think the boat should be rated for bluewater, having a skeg-hung rutter and keel stepped mast, these are 3 important things one needs if growing into the boat and sailing is possible. I have seen quite a few large chunks of wood and other material out on the water that can play hell on a rudder. Deck stepped is just too much risk once you start moving off the coast. I know everyone says just check the weather and plan. You can not plan for more than 4 days the weather is just not that accurate. So if you sailing on a 2-3 week bluewater trip. You can not rely on what the weather says it is going to be for that long of a period of time. Therefore. The boat must be able to handle what is impossible to plan for. JMO Don't get me wrong I know you can cross an ocean in a garbage can or 5ft boat, However, one thing people don't think of, once you have someone on board that you love, someone you would die for, taking an unnecessary risk with the life of others, just doesn't seem right. With all the options out there today just making the choice on a different boat can open up a lot of opportunities as you grow into sailing. Again it's just my opinion and if this is the right boat for you. Have a great time!
This is a keel step mast. I own a Passport 42 - same designer, same hull. Both the Slocum and Passport are keel stepped, not deck. Safe winds and fairs seas!
All valid points, but I think those are rather subjective. Even with low hours or barely-used, any of those can be crap even if relatively new/low hours.
The more (and more!) tour videos I watch, the more I realize I am drawn to this older style wood interior. Hummm, if I ever went with a new boat I'd sure be tempted to modify the newer styling...
What a fabulous boat! The only major short coming for me would be marina maneuverability of a 43 footer...for short handed sailing, I would definitely want to instal a bow thruster. Aside from that, she's lovely!
When you have all the lines going back to the wheel house, is there a term for it? Or is that something that can be added to any sailboat for solo sailing? mahalo!
There is a little trick to those style boats with very high sides. I once heard a horror story about a couple that owned a beautiful yacht with very high sides... On one ocean crossing, the wind was dead, and the extreme heat drove the owners into the water for a swim. Unfortunately, when they were finished swimming, they couldn't get back into the boat because they could reach the sides. The trick is to install one of those fold down ladders, so that in the case of needing to climb aboard, it can easily be done, by folding down the ladder on the outside and climbing aboard. Sad story, but one we can all learn from...!
I think importantly that you should of at least mentioned the electrics, inverter and or generator, and water maker. These are essential for blue water sailing.
This yacht is almost identical to the Cooper 416 Pilothouse which was also designed by Stan Huntingford, even down to the separate tub style shower area.
Lost the lottery on how many times he would say "got" in the video. I over shot and lost. Although there was a lot of distraction in our group while the video played we counted 20 times when he said the word "got." I guessed it would be 25.
Portable shower, use a pump spray with nozzle attached; draw string shower curtain around a plastic cement mix tub; compost toilet 5 gal bucket with seat. Viola ... what $30 bucks and visitors are happy. stow it.
42' is longest sailboat I've gotten to pilot, an single handed! Cool! Parents of students taught me to sail, racing Ranger 19s & 22s an pick up sailing fast racing on Columbia River in Portland! Fun! Then I shown friends how to sail an they have just kept buying bigger boats. Then friend Bob bought 38' bayliner an mover to San Juan Islands. He became Commodore or shelter bay yacht club. Bob's neighbor Jim buys 38' bay liner just like Bob's. (Jim invented heads up display for her aircraft). Now we're talking very cool! Now I'm helping President of Alaskan airlines an his boating equipment!
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That's the best head I've seen in any boat that is not a super-yacht. That tub-shower is perfect for young and old alike, and maybe even for two, saving water. The indoor steering may not be used much at all, but it's there for very cold or foul weather, or for the off-watch person to monitor the steering while the on-watch sailor gets into proper clothing and goes outside. The layout will fit four or five adults easily, and families got by with only one head or bathroom for many, many generations. I think adding a small sink, mirror, and medicine chest somewhere outside the head would be a boon for hand washing, brushing teeth, and morning grooming. But the boat certainly appears to be very usable just as she sits, assuming a good survey announces her fit for sailing. I like the heavy-duty railings around the mast, and the solid rails fore and aft. I didn't see much storage for sails, though with two self-winding up front and one on the mastd, maybe it only needs one backup sail somewhere.
OMG, thank you for the blast from my past. my first job was with hathaways reiser and Raymond sail shop. I still have swag bags that I made in the loft. HFS, thank you!!
I have one of these slocum 43 pilothouses, and they are wonderful, currently going through a refit at the moment but you have the most amount of room inside, and trust me that pilothouse steering is the best thing.
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Have you ever considered adding an electric drive motor (or a pair) replacing the diesel or simply adding a parallel pair? I'm not a sailor (YET) so perhaps my questions is absurd?
@@randystrand908 I am going electric i have 30kwh of batteries, wiring, busbars and inverter charger going, i am going with a 48kw electric motor at 48v.
@@dumbboatproject This so cool to hear! I hope you find motivation to post a video (videos?) so we can see this update/upgrade!
I don't know feasibility, but is it possible to keep both? That way the engine could be a backup drive as well as a back up generator if conditions are not allowing batteries to recharge...
@@randystrand908 planning on it, just building up supplies before diving in
Seeing how Jordan always gushes over indoor steering and pilot houses, I think what he really wants is a cabin cruiser.
That little tub in the head would be great for someone with small children. Having the second table would be convenient for those times when you still have a project spread out come meal time, too. It's all pretty well thought out. Nice.
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Pending a survey, this looks to be a fair price for a very nice boat. Love the layout.
I normally prefer a full keel but for that design I'd cope. What a beauty and a great design. Thanks for a very interesting video.
This the best setup I have seen, I love it .One great head better than two tinny ones.
You should look at halberg rassay 42e in my opinion it has the best set up out of all of them, a moody 44 coming in close second. But I agree I hat the 2 nook double births but for this size of a birth one head isn't really acceptable
I actually liked that boat! Little much on the back of the boat for me, but overall I think it's great! Thanks guys for bringing us affordable options.
I am currently in the market for a 45 to 55 ft boat and I'm overwhelmed with the number of boats that are out there. I have to agree with what people are saying on the price though there are a lot of boats out there for a lot less that are just as nice. This boat probably between 50 and 75,000 but I wouldn't go over that. How are the sails. Doesn't matter what we all think it's going to matter when a marine survey is done, that's going to tell you the facts that you would base your offer on.
Maybe....M A Y B E $35K. again...for me I would buy it at any price but it won't sell until it's priced well below $50K
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I fully agree with your judgement on this. I looked at a Slocum 43 many years ago but it was NOT the PH. I like this one a whole lot better!
If you run across a Kalik 44 that you can get to, would you feature it?
Would you consider putting the model of the boat (Slocum 43) at the beginning of the episode title? It makes it so much easier to find later when I want another look. Most of the titles don't even have a boat model in them.
That's so you have to click the video to find out...and clicks make money. Wake up ;)
08-07-23 take a screenshot of the titles and put them in an album. I take a lot of screenshots but am yet to put them in an album.
Nice sailboat, good layout. Lots of good things about this boat.
This is the most spacious 43 foot boat I have ever seen!
look into Sirius DS. amazing boats built in Germany
Sleeping accommodations are terrible. Grown adult on an almost 45 foot boat and you get a kiddie bunk like a 10 year old.
@@zackworrell They are plastic garbage not meant for serious sailing.
really nicely setup boat, great big dorads on the front , nice board storage at back , person knew what they were doing setting it up
Wow that is a lot of boat for the price. Always enjoy your walkthroughs.
That is a great boat at a great price. Love it. Functional and practical, take you anywhere. Thanks for sharing. Andy UK
Thank you for these tours. You've helped me learn all of the boating terms! I appreciate that. Great video as always!
Love every inch of this boat..wouldnt change a thing🦾🔥🔥🔥
love your videos hate that you do not include price in your dialog cant find description below
I love mine. Not a pilot house version, but built heavy. Lovely wood work and will make a great cruiser.
As always, an informative and interesting tour. Thanks
All I want...Lottery Numbers....Thanks for that video of my kind of vessel.
That would be an amazing livaboard for a young family... just like mine. ^^
Like the boat for family as well, plus their web site is great...experiences for kids to remember forever, good job parents!
Thanks for the great video on this great boat. I had two dual steering station sailboats and my experience is that those systems create problems in older yachts: hydraulic systems leak, mechanical systems jam. The reality is that I never used the inside steering but enjoyed the views of the pilot house. Just to keep in mind.
Thank you for sharing ! I’m new and now I know what to look for!
I enjoyed this boat tour. An enclosed piloting area is always good when the weather is bad. And when the weather is nice you can get out into the open air. Seems like a good price too.
Fantastic tour, you and your other half always do an amazing job, well done
Greetings from Tucson, Arizona USofA.
I always enjoy your videos and I'm 'closing in' on a boat,
leaning towards a 44' Nauticat, but this Slocum looks interesting.
Love the layout of this pilot house yacht. Perfect for a couple. Shame the owners cabin is so small but that aside, $99kUS is good value. Perhaps electronics update with a star man system would be an advantage.
Nice tour of a nice boat. Thanks for including a good mix of boats in your tours including some classic plastics.
I’m really liking this boat. Or maybe it’s your presentation.
Before seeing the boat it sounds good
We seem to have similar taste, centre pilothouse (galley )60' schooner. 3 berth onsuits no wetheads . Thats my ❤ even motosailer, oh twin engine water tight compartments 🎉
Did you buy it? I learn something every day. Thanks!
The lazarette on a sailboat is usually exposing and giving access to the rudder post and helm linkage and hence, at the very aft of the vessel. Not the cockpit lockers.
Very clever design I really like it 👍
Another excellent walkthrough....thank you!
I love this boat!
Nicely done. I was so intrigued that I went to sailboat data to have a look. According to sailboat data it was built as a partnership with Formosa. As a dubiously proud former Formosa owner I would suggest a lot of homework be done before buying anything built in the formosa yard. Not that they cannot be worked up to be a pretty capable cruising boat, they can, but there are some key inherent problems that must be addressed before any bluewater work is to be done. Cheers!
Sir Phillip, I would be very interested in your more specific analysis of the Formosa. This is not sarcasm. I really want to know. Tell us about your experiences.
I really liked this one as well I just wish it had another head even if it was just a small wet head or simply just a head with no sink or anything else.
It would definitely make one heck of a passage maker depending on how she sales.
Another great find for the channel and just an all around good boat IMHO...
Depending how she *Sails*.
Hopefully that was spellcheck, unless you really want to sound like an amateur...
Men can pee overboard.
@@GarySmith-up1un No! Pee in a bucket, then dump it overboard and rinse it. Its a habit to aquire that could save your life one day.
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Christ almighty who cares
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And some men enjoy watching women trying to pee overboard...
Really nice! Well thought out and well designed for some real sailing and living. The only thing I would change would be to remove the dinette table and build more storage with some additional overhead cabinetry and countertop space. The dinette is redundant on this size boat and you can't have enough places to put stuff. Put a freshwater shower hose/head in the cockpit and you have a wonderful boat for a sailing couple with occasional crew for passages. Engine access is good. Engine low in the boat is better! I would like to get into the technical details but thus far this looks like a very practical, useful and pretty boat.
So sorry, didn't think it through, but the Bimini is excellent all by it's self, but inadequate. The cockpit needs to be able to be enclosed against rain and spray. So, merge the Bimini with the dodger with a strongly supported overhead attachment. Beating into weather would require a crew of six as configured, due to each helmsman being blasted with spray, wind and rain for four hours at a time. This is not a warship. It is a recreational cruising vessel. It needs to be doable, livable and friendly, day after day after day, otherwise it is not fun, which is the entire point of being out there.
Oh crap. Disregard the above. I am an idiot, so no need to fire nukes. The pilothouse helm station fixes all of the above.
Probably one of my favorites!
Nice find and showing! I’m liking this boat and pricing.
Love it! One day I'm gonna call ya to help me locate my boat
Thanks for the phenomenal video!! I wanted to ask.... Is this a beautiful 43' motor sailer that has only one head?? One pine head??
Great layout of the boat.
What a fantastic boat
Thanks for the tour, Jordan. Plenty of boat for being so reasonably priced! Don't believe it will be listed for long. 😉👍
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ON paper Very nice solid cruiser. What would scare me is the maintenance on that boat. Especially at its age. It looks like there is a lot of rigging so what shape is that in ? I always would like to know the is the tanks are in good condition and how difficult would it be to replace them. Very nice boat
That's why you get a survey before buying.
@@mikemarriam Good Point
I love that osprey! I have a bird problem I need to solve
Another great review! Nice boat.
Great video,. Thanks!! Could you please tell us the tank capacities, for fuel and water?
In my opinion, if this boat was a keel-stepped mast it would change the boat completely in my eyes. I know people sail deck-stepped all the time. However, I feel deck-stepped honestly prevents newer sailers from growing into the boat. I personally would never sail out to Hawaii or across the Atlantic on a deck-stepped mast. I think a lot of cruisers will sail the islands and coast for a couple years, then the desire to see more of the world comes calling. This is what I mean by growing into the boat.
One should not have to sell and buy another boat just to broaden their horizon. If you know for sure you will never get the bug to sail and see more of the planet then this boat is okay.
I'm not one that thinks, you have to have a full or modified keel to bluewater sail. However. I do think the boat should be rated for bluewater, having a skeg-hung rutter and keel stepped mast, these are 3 important things one needs if growing into the boat and sailing is possible.
I have seen quite a few large chunks of wood and other material out on the water that can play hell on a rudder. Deck stepped is just too much risk once you start moving off the coast. I know everyone says just check the weather and plan. You can not plan for more than 4 days the weather is just not that accurate. So if you sailing on a 2-3 week bluewater trip. You can not rely on what the weather says it is going to be for that long of a period of time. Therefore. The boat must be able to handle what is impossible to plan for. JMO
Don't get me wrong I know you can cross an ocean in a garbage can or 5ft boat, However, one thing people don't think of, once you have someone on board that you love, someone you would die for, taking an unnecessary risk with the life of others, just doesn't seem right. With all the options out there today just making the choice on a different boat can open up a lot of opportunities as you grow into sailing. Again it's just my opinion and if this is the right boat for you. Have a great time!
This is a keel step mast. I own a Passport 42 - same designer, same hull. Both the Slocum and Passport are keel stepped, not deck. Safe winds and fairs seas!
Perfect boat. Love this layout.
Beautiful Boat.... Love the layout
Water maker? Batteries? Engine hours? Atleast you gave us a peekaboo at the Engine.
All valid points, but I think those are rather subjective. Even with low hours or barely-used, any of those can be crap even if relatively new/low hours.
Thanks Jordan. Very nice boat. Good price 👍👍👍
Love this set up
The more (and more!) tour videos I watch, the more I realize I am drawn to this older style wood interior.
Hummm, if I ever went with a new boat I'd sure be tempted to modify the newer styling...
Its is massive!!
Price is good
If
Has current rigging ie under 10 years old
Sails that are usable
No major systems down
Lovely
Awesome boat. Perhaps I missed it but how much is it going for?
Fantastic layout
Can you let the newbies know what a doorades or whatever you said? It would help immensely. I’m assuming it’s the air vent stacks?
Wow. I love this boat!!!
What a fabulous boat! The only major short coming for me would be marina maneuverability of a 43 footer...for short handed sailing, I would definitely want to instal a bow thruster. Aside from that, she's lovely!
When you have all the lines going back to the wheel house, is there a term for it? Or is that something that can be added to any sailboat for solo sailing? mahalo!
Nice boat, looks well-cared-for and has a great layout at a very reasonable price for its condition
$130K for an old canoe hull worn out boat? It's great to have dreams. I'm glad they have theirs.
Won't break my bank! It will break my checking account!
Clever layout.
What a beauty.
Love this pilot House!
There is a little trick to those style boats with very high sides. I once heard a horror story about a couple that owned a beautiful yacht with very high sides... On one ocean crossing, the wind was dead, and the extreme heat drove the owners into the water for a swim. Unfortunately, when they were finished swimming, they couldn't get back into the boat because they could reach the sides. The trick is to install one of those fold down ladders, so that in the case of needing to climb aboard, it can easily be done, by folding down the ladder on the outside and climbing aboard. Sad story, but one we can all learn from...!
You're so right, I don't like high sided boats at all.. having a bathing platform would make a big difference in the safety.
now that is a sweet boat!!
I Love this Boat....
That's a cool boat!
I think importantly that you should of at least mentioned the electrics, inverter and or generator, and water maker. These are essential for blue water sailing.
Marion is a great harbor.. I know that boat. No real master stateroom... interesting layout
It is an awesome harbor. We really enjoyed our time in the Northeast.
Like the layout of the boat. I suspect it needs a lot of freshening up before it’s next long distance voyage. Seems a bit pricey to me
Thatvteak looks like it needs to be replaced. That is astronomical. What is the thing where steel boats can't dock that I keep seeing comments about?
Lovely boat...nice price.....great tour. Cheers 👍
This yacht is almost identical to the Cooper 416 Pilothouse which was also designed by Stan Huntingford, even down to the separate tub style shower area.
Nice boat you have there
Love it, a lot like my Nicolson 40 DS, But has 3 feet goodness more
You are also awesome , is this same person in the background voice and other person who appears and disappears :)
Stepping aboard from where? 😂 1:15 haha
Off topic question , have you ever seen the movie Dead Calm with Nicole Kidmann?
Boat looked great but that engine and engine compartment would scare me to travel far without spending some big cash on that area.
There is a ton of room in that space.
I went to boarding school there at Tabor Academy. Did you see the schools Schooner, Tabor Boy?
I like your glasses!
Lost the lottery on how many times he would say "got" in the video. I over shot and lost. Although there was a lot of distraction in our group while the video played we counted 20 times when he said the word "got." I guessed it would be 25.
Nice boat
More cats!!!! More cats way to sea sick for monos 😂 love you guys videos keep it up please!
Beautiful
Portable shower, use a pump spray with nozzle attached; draw string shower curtain around a plastic cement mix tub; compost toilet 5 gal bucket with seat. Viola ... what $30 bucks and visitors are happy. stow it.
great video what aux power is available .. propulsion . battery storage .water maker .. Sailing UMA show,s the way .
I think having lived on a motor-sailer I’d make the cockpit cover. Hard shell and fully enclosed and a bigger tv as a live aboard
Sure will break my bank.
42' is longest sailboat I've gotten to pilot, an single handed! Cool! Parents of students taught me to sail, racing Ranger 19s & 22s an pick up sailing fast racing on Columbia River in Portland! Fun! Then I shown friends how to sail an they have just kept buying bigger boats. Then friend Bob bought 38' bayliner an mover to San Juan Islands. He became Commodore or shelter bay yacht club. Bob's neighbor Jim buys 38' bay liner just like Bob's. (Jim invented heads up display for her aircraft). Now we're talking very cool! Now I'm helping President of Alaskan airlines an his boating equipment!
was that the bilge pump i heard at about 7 minutes ?