This Old Fiberglass Boat: Episode 1 - Part One - Buying an Old Fiberglass Boat

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D Wetick - 6 years ago

At least 50% of all boats in any marina or yard are FOR SALE...and I'm not kidding...some can be had for free!...just ask!

dave hodgkinson - 6 years ago

osmosis only EVER happens in the gel coat of a fibre glass boat. Its NOT caused by water being absorbed into the matting this guy is a prick

Josef - 6 years ago

Not really understanding how you buy a boat other than cash only unless you mean an owner might finance for you, but that is ridiculous.

Windy - 6 years ago

Very useful video thanks, can you tell me what the different between solid fiberglass boat with no core and cored fiberglass goat and witch is better for ocean crossing or at least for blue water crossing

Budget Boat Cruising - 6 years ago

I'll leave this one open to any other comments but the original fibreglass boats were cored because that is the way boat builders knew how to build wooden boats. Often they were also heavy laid-up because they didn't know how strong the material was and it was cheap. Critics call the newer designs "Tupperware" and they are pre-made in pieces in forms. As to which one is best it probably depends on the maker, the model and how well it has been maintained. A soggy core is not a good thing.

Philip Chu - 7 years ago

This one of those YouTube video where you can actually learn something!

David Hefner - 7 years ago

If 71% of boats are used then 71%, or greater, must be for sale. Hmmmm.....Does this mean that most people who own them wish they didn't?

C Moon - 7 years ago

moisture meter,great advice,thx

David Harvey - 7 years ago

followed all of your guides and ended up with a mint condition Grampian 26. The irony isn't lost on me.

joe z - 8 years ago

Okay, lived aboard for 15 years, bought used sailboats, and I really wanted to get into this, but this dude is so lame. Nothing to see here, move along.

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Tadgh B - 8 years ago

Thank you for making this video series.

S/V Boadecia Journey through refit and beyond - 8 years ago

puassy

Janos D - 8 years ago

very good info thanx a lot:)

Gerry C - 9 years ago

I have watched scores of videos on "getting into" sailboats. I have to thank you for two little bits of advice that you've been the first to mention. I had thought that I would prefer getting an outboard over having an inboard so that the internal space could be used for additional storage. I hadn't thought of something as mundane as the internal smell of an inboard nor had I thought of taking the engine to a mechanic instead of a mechanic to the engine. Brilliant on both counts! Thanks!

Gerry C - 9 years ago

+Allan Stokell
I just did and I hope you do. ;-)

Allan Stokell - 9 years ago

+Gerry C
Thanks Gerry. I hope you subscribe. I occasionally have other epiphanies.

Regards,
Allan

Fernando Hughes - 9 years ago

Very useful video, thanks!

Allan Stokell - 9 years ago

+Fernando Hughes
Thank you Fernando. I'm working on other related videos and hope to post them soon.

donjvalley - 9 years ago

I just found this site by accident and have two suggestions: a) include a reference to these videos on your 'Budget Boat Cruising' series and b) let people know that a Marine Surveyor may do an engine compression test, if the owner agrees and the prospective buyer pays for new spark plugs...It's worth checking into and will provide a much better indication of the engine status. If the owner doesn't agree, perhaps you should be wary...Other important and necessary modern safety equipment is SSB, Radar, EPIRB and AIS systems...I'm a retired USA guy, living in Bangkok --- just started sailing this year and noticed that Canada has many 'freshwater' boats for sale at great prices...

John Gagne - 9 years ago

Very good!

Melissa Hutchinson - 9 years ago

great tips never thought of i am in the uk no1 i am to 6ft to that's my no 1 2nd outboard yep i agree pop into car take to mechanic and only halfway thru thanks so much

blakerwalk - 9 years ago

Very useful tips here. Many thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. Cheers from Vancouver

apogeus2 - 9 years ago

good points. thanks! leave your email in video description it will create a back link and increase your exposure on the web.

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offplanetevent - 9 years ago

Yeah, soft soggy decks are a real problem.

Shawn Stevens - 9 years ago

thank you for taking the time to make this video. Now, on to your next video.

Lancelot Xavier - 10 years ago

Brokers work for the boat owner. Their main concern is to sell the boat at the highest price possible as quickly as possibly and get their commission. They do not work for the buyer or have any concern for the buyer. They are expert "sales" people.

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