⛵ I Bought a 30-Year-Old Sailboat – Here's What Broke First

Think buying an old sailboat is a smart budget move? It can be! But it’s not without... surprises. In this video, I share my experience buying a 1994 Catalina 320 — from skipping the survey (oops) to sailing her 475 miles across the Great Lakes. And yes, I also cover everything that broke along the way. Spoiler: it’s a lot. Whether you're dreaming about buying your first boat or you're knee-deep in epoxy already, this one's for you. Let’s laugh, learn, and maybe cry (just a little) about old boats together. 🧭 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Boat tour 02:44 What broke 08:15 Final thoughts & old boat wisdom 🧰 Broken stuff covered in this video: Rotten worn out canvas Dead autopilot Sun baked and useless radar Broken hatch lens Engine starter contacts corroded Oil and fuel filter 10 years old Cracked water intake hose Head water intake hose slipped off fitting Refrigeration doesn't work VHF Radio is ancient. Useless bilge pump setup with check valve 💬 Got your own old boat horror story? Drop it in the comments 👍 Like this video if you’ve ever fixed something with zip ties and hope. 🔔 Subscribe for more sailing content, salty opinions, and budget boat chaos. 📸 Follow Old Boat Sailor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldboatsailor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldboatsailor