What we Really Think of Sailboats under $100,000!

I'm a little behind, but enjoyed the slow-paced episode. It's more like a doc than a 30 minute news segment where I get dizzy from how fast they change the images and I never get a good grasp of any of them. So good work! And cool haircut, Riley.

What a great movie, beautiful. Glad you guys are having fun.😊⛵️

Just spent the week in Ios for a wedding/vacation. Beautiful spot!! Now I've seen where it all started ☺️😂

Funny thing is, once you spend enough time on a boat, you tend to fall in love with it anyways.. I joined my partner on his boat (monohull) and was skeptical about quite a few things in the beginning (while banging my head on the doorway a few hundred times 😂). But now it has grown on me so much and I wouldn’t change a thing!

Enjoyed the video!! Have been in ‘deep’ research mode on sailboats for a few years so not sure I can offer much knowledge in sailing aspects rather more designed purpose and goals of the sailor. Boats are tools to perform a job. The most important thing to know is what is the job to be done. And the skill of the ‘captain’.

I agree with Marie, you guys are close to a "Renaissance" family as I've seen! The wooden boats ARE pretty but they are definitely "hands on" sailing, maintenance, and speed. Can you pay for a "Trimaran" with "Go Fund Me?" lol

Hi guys, new here! You guys seem like incredible humans & I'm happy to show support financially (even if its not much). The content you put out is unparalleled. A little random but is David single? I feel bad / weird asking but he's the best looking human I think I've ever seen

Thanks for a great video. I would look at 3 variables when choosing a boat on a budget, as you know there a re folks circumnavigating on sub 50k boats as well. 1) where / under what conditions will you sail. For someone doing coastal / archipelago sailing or in the med, seaworthiness under force 8/10 is sort of theoretical but if you sailing in latitudes or seasons with more unpredictability and some open ocean sailing it becomes pretty meaningful 2) what kind of crew and how long. Family of 5 for 2-3 week vacations will appreciate the interior space like a Bavaria or Jeanneau above heavy weather or racing performance 3) your annual maintenance budget / ability to perform said maintenance on your own. You can get a great 1980s classic for a song but it will require maintenance hours every year from engine to ‘woodwork’ … I would in general say that maintenance costs increase geometrically with boat size. so if budget is a concern, a smaller boat will allow you to start sailing faster and do it more. I am reading thru Lin Pardey’s books at the moment, so they are influencing me into that direction (I have a 43 foot, 2020 monohull where I outsource all maintenance … so I’ve opted for the seaworthiness/performance where the downside is high annual costs) … FWIW

Riley….what was the radar app you were using in this episode

I enjoyed this video using your newer, more relaxed format. Keep ‘em coming! I liked reading others comments about types of sailing vessels. Personally I would not be comfortable on a monohull, the cats are the way to go for smooth sailing.

Riley, I've wanted to sail a multihull since childhood but watching the foiling boats today I wonder if the tri is still as beneficial. Better yes I'm sure but I wonder if a modest foiling mono would be good enough. Not to fly but just for righting moment. Plus the Rapido's have out grown my budget. The 40 has more than doubled since I first saw it. In the low $6 digit price range: https://afep-marine.com/revolution24-bateau-aluminium-presentation.php here's what I'm looking at now. What say you? This isn't a foiling boat though. Yet.

Great to see you feeling yourself again! Looking forward to the whale sharks :)

Simply another great week with you all. Thanks.

Wonderful story!!

Great review Riley, I think you are right about the trade offs. It’s nice that you are able to provide this insight, especially in the more accesssible pricepoint. Did you have a chance to put up the main (and stay if there is one)- I’m curious about your opinion of comfort vs speed under sail given all your experience! We have one of these older 34ft, full keel, cutters and love it for it's classic lines and our purposes (weekender/holiday cruising in the PNW). It sounds like we lucked out because it moves surprising well under sail in wind <15 knots (not compared to a cat lol). It has a high comfort ratio (52) and a capsize ratio for blue water (1.49). I’m not sure how meaningful these numbers really are, but helped us in deciding because safety and comfort were a priority over speed when we couldn’t afford both, or for enough speed to = safety. Any thoughts on how meaningful these kinds of numbers are, and is there a similar rating system for trimarans? Amazed as always by all the incredible work you both do!

Really enjoying your videos. Worried it’s too much . Mind yourself Elayna xx

So excited about the whale sharks! Thank you again for sharing your journey with us💜

Riley and Elayna, you have yet again put together quite an impressive video. It’s been years since I’ve done any sailing other than vicariously through you (since 2015.) I’ve enjoyed listening to your pros and cons which are very well stated. I lived on a commercial fishing boat for three years, which had much less inside space than any boat you’ve been on. (at least it felt that way.) I also spent some time caring for my friend’s boat-schooled young child who lived a few docks down from our boat. Boat life suited the family quite nicely. Not that my opinion matters, but I think you are doing an amazing job raising Lenny and Darwin on board. Even if you have to resort to an iPad every now and then, their experiences are so much more connected to nature, than just about any child I know today. Watching your videos is just a wonderfully relaxing and sometimes exciting way to spend a few minutes each week. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that you share these adventures with so many people. (ie me) It’s been wonderful watching you and Riley & the videos change over time. Keep up the good work! I can’t wait to see what you have in store next. Thank you so much!

What a beautiful place, another great video as per usual. I live in Tasmania where we have access to beautiful timbers suitable for boat building and because of this there are heaps of boats in the price point you are talking about. I grew up sailing on family boat 40 ft long mono built from Huon pine. She is now 90 years old and still going strong. Two points I see as important. Where do you intend to sail, coastal sailing or crossing oceans, classic boats tend to be slower, if your just pottering around the coast no probs, but if your doing long passages then more time at sea subject to the weather’s variablites. The other is maintenance, older timber boats take heaps, I am a sailor prefer to be sailing rather than stuck in the boatyard doing boat jobs. My boat of choice a Farrier 31 tri which fits the price, sails beautifully and requires minimal maintenance. Cheers guys Alistair

Love the long format videos. They feel more conversational. You guys are so adventurous. I love it!

Great video, I love these long format videos. Always love the boat reviews and the editing too!!!

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