When you're looking at buying a boat, use THE ULTIMATE SMELL Test - your nose. If it smells funky, it is funky. Trust your senses when assessing a potential sailboat to buy! This video highlights how your sense of smell can help detect issues like fuel leaks or problems with the blackwater system. Use your nose to identify potential problems in the dry bilge! Use your sense of smell to troubleshoot potential issues on your boat, such as fuel leaks or a faulty marine toilet. A gas smell or a fuel vapor could indicate a leak, while other smells might signal problems with the holding tank. Keeping a dry bilge is essential for a healthy boat! Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! We showcase affordable, well-loved classics that won’t break the bank. Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.

#boatfoolssailing #trimaran Join us as we explore this impressive multihull boat, showcasing its design and features. We discuss the benefits of a trimaran, highlighting its spaciousness and stability, which are ideal for blue water cruising. Discover why this yacht is perfect for extended voyages and unforgettable adventures. Real boats, real people, real fun! Sailboats for the Rest of Us! We showcase affordable, well-loved classics that won’t break the bank. Join us for full boat tours, expert insights, and sailing adventures—all with a touch of humor.

@boatfools #hinckley #sailing #youneverforgetyourfirst Canadian Ken slays with this comment: You never forget your first Hinckley... It's true - this Hinckley Pilot 35 is a true beauty we will never forget.

@boatfools  #sailing #sailingterms #baggywrinkle A funny clip of us defining "baggywrinkle" - a nautical term. We talk about schooner sailing and why chafe gear is important. You'll be able to impress your friends with your sailing terminology!

#boatfoolssailing #classicsailboat #sailboat What Did We Find Hiding in This Barn? Check out this 1966 Pearson Wanderer 30!

@boatfools April 4th snowstorm dashing plans for early launch...

@boatfools #iceboatracing On my bucket list!

@boatfools I love coming across these old sailboats - they look to me both sad and beautiful. It does look like someone has done or is doing some work on her. Looks like she would be a real beauty... The name on her stern is ROBIN - and looks like she hailed from Moss Landing, CA. Anyone know her story?

@boatfools The season is over and winter is coming. From haul out to on the hard, covered, and put away in 45 seconds. A sad day!

@boatfools #sailing #sailinghooky #worklife

@boatfools #sailing #oldwoodenboat #oldsailboat It's sad to see an old sailboat like this but I can imagine what she looked like in her glory days!

Yes, we should get a mast! Spectators say the darnedest things...

#sailingzenshort #sailing #antigua #antiguaclassicweek #zenmode #zen #classicyacht #boatfools A moment of zen watching the Antigua Classic Week Regatta. Looking out from the entrance of Mamora Bay at St. Jame's Club & Villas. Makes me think of a song... "Sittin' in the mornin' sun I'll be sittin' when the evenin' comes Watching the ships roll in Then I watch 'em roll away again, yeah" - Otis Redding

#sailinginmaine #mainesailing #sailboats #sailboatrestoration #sailing A brief overview of the BoatFools channel - for all people interested in budget sailing! Subscribe and follow us as we update/repair/make pretty our new to us 1980 Morgan 382. We will also be interviewing other boat owners to find out why they bought their boat, why the fell in love with it, and why they love sailing. We will also interview industry professionals about what they do, and why they love doing it. Lastly you can follow us as we cruise the coast of Maine, and maybe watch us botch some local racing! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQXJ-px2qKw5V34P9p6atg?sub_confirmation=1