Could this be our next boat? After months of searching and inspecting vessels around Australia, we've flown across the country to Western Australia to investigate one of the most intriguing boats we've come across so far. Four years ago we traded life on land for a life at sea — moving aboard our sailboat full time when our daughter Charlie was just 12 months old. Since then our little family has sailed thousands of miles, explored remote islands and incredible anchorages, and made our boat our home. But now we're seriously asking: what comes next? Over the past few months we've been travelling to Tasmania, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, inspecting all sorts of vessels in search of the one that could take us into the next chapter of our lives. Today's episode isn't the big reveal — it's the journey to get there. We lock up our floating home, fly across Australia with Charlie in tow on her longest flight yet, and make a proper family adventure out of the trip. We explore the historic port city of Fremantle, visit the famous Fremantle Prison, wander through the harbour precinct, and watch a massive cruise ship perform a spectacular harbour manoeuvre. At the end of it all, waiting for us, is a boat we're incredibly excited to see. But you'll have to tune in next week for that reveal 😅 What do you think we've flown all this way to inspect? Drop your best guess in the comments below! Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:08 - Packing Up & Heading 4,000km to Perth 02:35 - Why We're Flying Across Australia 05:30 - Arriving in Perth 08:38 - Moving Accommodations 09:54 - Welcome to Our Home Away From Home 13:53 - We're Headed to Prison (Fremantle Prison Tour) 18:04 - Fremantle Harbour & Watching a Cruise Ship Manoeuvre 24:33 - Time to See the Boat… -------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #liveaboardlife #sailingfamily #expeditionvessel #SailingWithTheJameses #BoatLife #Liveaboard #BoatSearch #Fremantle #WesternAustralia #FamilyAdventure #SailingAustralia

Could this be our next boat? Today we inspect a 50ft steel trawler transformed and designed for long-range cruising and life for full time liveaboards. After weeks of searching for the right vessel for our family's next adventure, we're stepping aboard another serious contender. With 5,000 litres of fuel capacity, 1,800 litres of freshwater, two cabins, two bathrooms, a watermaker, huge storage capacity and a proven steel hull, this vessel certainly looks impressive on paper. But as we've learned throughout our boat search, photos and specifications only tell part of the story. Join us as we take a full tour of this boat, explore her layout from top to bottom, discuss her cruising potential and see whether she could be the boat that takes our family on our next chapter. We love how much fuel she carries = long term off grid cruising! Would you live aboard a steel trawler like this? Let us know in the comments below! Link to Moondarra: https://yachthub.com/list/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/-moondarra-steel-trawler/331913 Chapters 00:00 - Could This Be Our Next Boat? 01:38 - Arriving at Rivergate Marina 03:46 - First Look at Moondarra 05:22 - Stern & Tender Setup 06:25 - Aft Deck & Entertaining Area 07:04 - Bow & Anchoring System 08:34 - Roof Deck & Tender Storage 09:33 - Bathroom & Laundry 10:28 - Galley Tour 11:25 - Helm Station & Electronics 12:18 - Forward Cabin 12:44 - Master Cabin 13:13 - Master Ensuite 13:30 - Hidden Storage Compartment 14:23 - Would You Live on This Vessel? Final Thoughts & Wrap Up Thanks for following our family's journey as we search for the right vessel for our next big adventure. --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #boatsearch #liveaboardlife #sailingfamily #expeditionvessel #boatlife

A boat hit the market that looked almost too good to ignore. After weeks of searching for our next adventure vessel, we packed our bags, locked up floating home, rented a car, and drove eight hours to the Gold Coast for an inspection. But by the time we arrived, everything had changed. Join us as we tour Australia's boating capital, navigate the highs and lows of boat hunting, and discover that finding the right boat is rarely as simple as it seems. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Aboard 01:24 A Boat We Can't Ignore 04:19 Rental Car Chaos 06:28 The Search for Our Next Boat - Where are we at? 14:42 Arriving at The Boat Works 16:30 One Phone Call Changes Everything 17:48 A Surprise Backup Boat 21:17 Nordhavn Dreams 23:28 The Gold Coast Boatyards Are Changing 24:14 Could This Trawler Be the Answer? Thanks for following our family's journey as we search for the right vessel for our next big adventure. --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #boatsearch #liveaboardlife #sailingfamily #TheBoatWorks #expeditionvessel #boatlife

How much does it REALLY cost to live on a sailboat full-time? After tracking every expense during our first year aboard as a full-time liveaboard family, we're finally sharing the numbers. From food and fuel to marina fees, repairs, maintenance, insurance, and all the unexpected costs that come with life at sea, we're opening the books and showing exactly where the money went. We are a family of three who have been living aboard as full time liveaboard for the last four years. We left land life behind when Charlie was just 12 months old and have been sailing, travelling and exploring ever since. If you enjoy our adventures, please consider subscribing and joining us for the next chapter as we search for our next boat and continue exploring Australia's incredible coastline. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Aboard 01:44 The Cost of Buying a Boat 02:32 Safety Equipment We Needed 02:52 The Cost of Moving Onto a Sailboat 03:04 Fuel Costs Explained 03:26 Fun Money & Entertainment 04:11 What We Spent on Food 04:49 Repairs, Upgrades & Maintenance 05:21 Insurance Costs 06:14 Haul Outs & Antifouling Expenses 07:14 Marina Fees (8 Weeks in Total) 07:36 Cameras, Drones & Filming Gear 08:02 Adding a Washing Machine 09:03 Phone & Internet Costs 09:26 Licences, Tickets & Citizenship Fees 09:41 Our Boat Expenses Total 09:58 Everything Else We Spent Money On 10:50 What It Really Cost Us in Year One -------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #boatsearch #liveaboardlife #sailingfamily #boatlife #HowMuchDoesItCost #Finances #Sailing #BoatLife #Liveaboard #SailingAustralia #CruisingLife

What is Easter like when you live on a boat full-time? This year we're celebrating Easter aboard our sailboat in Gladstone, Australia, where the city comes alive with the Gladstone Harbour Festival, Easter Fair, markets, family activities, and the famous Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. One thing we've learned over the years is that holidays don't have to look traditional to be special. Sometimes we're on anchor, sometimes we are in a marina, sometimes hauled out in a shipyard, or sailing somewhere new, we always find a way to make memories together. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:41 - Easter Weekend Takes Over Gladstone 03:51 - Easter Bonnets & Aussie Traditions 05:05 - The Easter Parade Gets Bigger & Better 08:26 - Inside the Gladstone Easter Show 11:42 - The First Race Yachts Arrive 13:36 - What Are Holidays Like Living on a Boat? 16:32 - These Race Yachts Are Incredible! --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #BoatLife #SailingFamily #Easter #LiveaboardLife #BrisbaneToGladstone #GladstoneHarbourFestival #FamilyAdventure #SailingAustralia #CruisingLife #FullTimeSailing

After an incredible trip to Tasmania, it is finally time to head home. But this trip home came with a lot more uncertainty than usual. Before leaving Tasmania, we made an offer on the Fishing Vessel, Iron Maiden, a 65ft steel aft wheelhouse vessel that has quickly become one of the most talked-about boats in our search for our next adventure vessel. It's been three days and we have not heard back from the broker. As we travel back across Australia, we had no idea whether our offer would be accepted, rejected, or countered. All we can do was wait. Join us as Sam heads back to work, Charlie and I return home to our sailboat in Gladstone, and we finally hear back from the broker about Iron Maiden. Will this be the end of our boat search... or just another chapter? Thanks for following our family's journey as we search for the right vessel for our next big adventure. --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #boatsearch #liveaboardlife #sailingfamily #ironmaiden #expeditionvessel #boatlife

We made an OFFER on a BOAT… and now we wait 😬 After flying to Tasmania to find our next liveaboard boat, we’ve officially put in an offer on a 65ft steel aft wheelhouse trawler, an expedition vessel… and now comes the hardest part — waiting to hear back from the broker. To distract ourselves (and our constantly refreshing phones 😅), we head out to the historic George Town and the iconic Low Head Lighthouse with its incredible famous fog horn - the loudest fog horn in the Southern Hemisphere (it is LOUD). And we look for penguins! Will our offer be accepted? Chapters: 00:00 - We Made an Offer on a Boat… Now We Wait 😬 11:15 - Exploring George Town Tasmania + Local History 14:45 - Low Head Lighthouse, INSANE Fog Horn & Penguin Colony 🐧 27:33 - Did We BUY A Boat?! Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Expeditionvessel #expedition #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily

What type of refit are we looking at doing? Head on over to watch the full Q&A session on YouTube where we ask some of your most burning 🔥 questions on the boat search. #BoatSearch #fyp #boatshopping #SailingFamily

Stabilizers?? On a Boat? Do we want Stabilizers on our next vessel? Head on over to watch the full Q&A session on YouTube where we ask some of your most burning 🔥 questions on the boat search. #BoatSearch #fyp #boatshopping #SailingFamily

This week's Q&A episode is live on YouTube. Head on over to the full length episode (186) and check out the full episode as we answer some of your most burning questions 🔥

After four years of full-time sailing aboard our sailing catamaran, we’re stepping into a brand new chapter. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been down in Tasmania searching for our next home at sea — inspecting everything from steel aft wheelhouse expedition vessels, to classic long-range trawlers and passagemakers. Today, we're sitting down for a Q&A and answer your latest and biggest questions. WHY are we selling? What are we looking for? How much is 24,000L of diesel going to cost filling up!? And so many more questions! QUESTION FOR YOU!! 👇 What type of boat do YOU think would suit us best? Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard 01:35 - Why We’re Searching for a New Boat 06:32 - What Kind of Boat Are We Actually Looking For? 10:42 - How Far Could 24,000L of Fuel Really Take Us? 13:22 - The Reality of Filling a Huge Fuel Tank 15:48 - How Do We Afford Life at Sea? 16:17 - Is Fuel Efficiency One of Our Biggest Priorities? 18:18 - Our Future Solar & Lithium Plans 19:38 - Would We Install Stabilizers? 21:36 - Could We Add a Kite for Downwind Passages? 23:00 - Turnkey Boat or Massive Refit Project? 25:00 - Where Would We Actually Do a Major Refit? 27:29 - How Do Boat Inspections & Surveys Work? 31:16 - The Craziest Thing That’s Happened to Us at Sea 33:55 - Are Surfing Expeditions in Our Future? 35:02 - Why Was Insurance Such a Big Problem? 38:18 - The Reality of Cruising Boat Insurance 38:55 - What Have We Learned Financially From Full-Time Cruising? 42:55 - What Would We Do Differently Starting Again? --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Expeditionvessel #expedition #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily #sailing #liveaboard #boatlife #trawlerlife #expeditionyacht #sailingfamily #boatshopping

58 feet of steel. One full inspection. So many surprises - especially the car ride there with our gps almost stranding us on a dirt road on the top of a mountainin the middle of Nowhere Tasmania 😳😂 This week's episode is live on YouTube — watch it and tell us what you thought of this beautiful vessel 🐧🦭💙 #boatsearch #boatshopping #aftwheelhouse #trawler

Today we are touring a 58ft steel aft wheelhouse trawler — a serious expedition-style vessel with huge potential for off-grid living. But getting there wasn’t exactly smooth sailing… Let us know what you thought of this vessel. We’d LOVE to hear what you think. Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters 00:00 - Welcome Aboard Our Tasmania Boat Hunting Adventure 01:10 - Road Trip Across Tasmania to St Helens Begins 02:42 - Why We’re Searching for the Perfect Liveaboard Boat 09:00 - This Dirt Road is a “Highway”?! T 10:55 - We Almost Got Stranded… 15:50 - Full Tour: 58ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Trawler (Expedition Vessel) 19:50 - Bicheno Travel Guide: Penguins, Seals & The Lobster Shack 21:15 - Is This 58ft Steel Trawler Right for Us? --------------------------------- 🎉 BEACOME PART OF THE J-CREW COMMUNITY - SUPPORT US ON PATREON Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! Link: https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #Expeditionvessel #expedition #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily

The three boats so far: Tura - 77ft Steel aft Wheelhouse Iron Maiden - 65ft Steel Aft Wheelhouse Apes Vous - 49ft DeFever Pilothouse (fiberglass) Which vessel has been your favorite so far and why? #boatshopping #BoatSearch #expeditionvessel #longrangecruiser

A deep water anchoring system on an expedition vessel is designed to safely hold the boat in places where most standard cruising setups simply can’t reach. Think oversized anchors, massive lengths of chain, powerful hydraulic winches, reinforced bow rollers, and the ability to anchor securely in remote bays, fjords and isolated anchorages — often in challenging conditions and significant depths. For expedition vessels, the anchoring system isn’t just convenience… it’s part of the vessel’s safety and capability package. When you’re exploring far from marinas, sheltered harbours and assistance, being able to confidently set and retrieve anchor in deep water becomes absolutely essential! #ExpeditionVessel #DeepWaterAnchoring #LiveaboardLife #TrawlerLife #BoatLife #OffshoreCruising #ExpeditionYacht #Anchoring #AdventureAwaits

We’re touring a DeFever 49 Pilothouse Trawler – “Après Vous” — a purpose-built cruising yacht designed for long-range liveaboard life. From the Portuguese bridge and walkaround decks to the spacious pilothouse, engine room, and full liveaboard layout — this boat has a LOT to offer. It’s a big shift from the commercial fishing vessels we’ve been looking at… and it’s got us thinking. Could this be the kind of boat for our next chapter? We’d LOVE to hear what you think. Our Aluminium Crowther Catamaran is Currently FOR SALE! Here is the full listing: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-85-mk-iv-aluminium-performance-catamaran/331110 Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Aboard 01:47 – First Stop: Checking on a Mate’s Boat + INCAT Tasmania 04:39 – Full Tour: DeFever 49 Pilothouse Trawler “Après Vous” 10:30 – Exploring Hobart: Hidden Food Spot, Marina & Working Fleet 12:14 – Big Question: What Do You Think? 👀 --------------------------------- 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — ------------------------------------------------------- Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #LongRangeCruiser #DeFever #DefeverTrawler #trawler #steeltrawler #sailingfamily

This Boat Feels Different Every now and then you step aboard a boat… and just feel it. Iron Maiden hit different. Heavy-duty, practical, and full of possibility. We’re not just looking at what she is — but what she could become. This week on YouTube we are inspecting a 65ft aft wheelhouse longliner down in Tasmania. We havent bought a boat yet, but man can we imagine the potential of this vessel and the adventures she would have! #BoatLife #SteelBoat #ExpeditionCruiser #SailingFamily

That number says it all. This isn’t a marina boat — this is an offshore machine built for serious range. And we can’t stop imagining where she could take us next… #OffshoreLife #TrawlerLife #ExpeditionVessel #BoatSearch