The Top 10 Sailboats Under $25k in the USA!

#boatfoolssailing #cheapboats #budgetboats #sailboats We've searched high and low for the best used sailboats for sale in the USA under $25,000 - and found some real contenders! Welcome back, BOATFOOLS NATION! This week, Green Mountain Josh and I are doing something big — we’re taking a spin around the USA to hunt down the best sailboats under $25,000. And trust us… there are some absolute sweetheart deals out there in every corner of the country. Now, at price points below $25K, these boats won’t be perfect. Some need TLC, some need cash, and a few are shockingly ready to sail tomorrow. But hear us loud and clear: 👉 Always get a survey. Regardless of price. It protects you, and you’ll need it for insurance anyway. ⚓ RULES OF ENGAGEMENT 10 Markets 10 Sailboats 2 minutes to present each boat 30-second rebuttal Using the BoatFools Scorecard: 5 categories, 5 points each A perfect boat scores 25 points. At the end, Josh and I combine scores — the boat closest to 50 points wins. We’ll post the Top 3 finishers at the end of the episode. PLAY ALONG AT HOME! Keep score as you watch and drop your Top 3 in the comments below! Let’s see who finds the biggest bargain in the United States. Contents: 00:00 Opener 00:12 Intro - and Rules 02:39 Boat 1 05:26 Boat 2 08:21 Boat 3 11:08 Boat 4 14:36 Boat 5 17:32 Boat 6 20:12 Boat 7 23:05 Boat 8 26:09 Boat 9 29:24 Boat 10 32:31 The RESULTS ARE IN! Links to Sailboats Profiled in this video (in no particular order): 1. S&S: https://yachtsnewengland.com/boats/?ID=9602848 2. Nicholson 35: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1718089865574479?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A92744bf8-a406-4d50-a5fb-a19b3ae59907 3. Islander Freeport: https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/boa/d/placida-sweet-1981-islander-freeport-36/7878413104.html 4. Pearson 365: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1554247072233318/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A1e047876-4d06-4356-b3c8-58f1084797ea 5. Cheoy Lee Frisco Flyer: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/boa/d/wilmington-cheoy-lee-frisco-flyer/7884010846.html 6. Alberg 35: https://monterey.craigslist.org/boa/d/moss-landing-alberg-35-classic-yacht/7854024373.html 7. Cheoy Offshore 32: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/boa/d/portland-cheoy-lee-offshore-32-sailboat/7874971962.html 8. Nimble Tropic: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/d/payson-nimble-24-tropic-yawl-costal/7893810140.html 9. Challenger 32: https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/boa/d/anacortes-1973-challenger-32-great-live/7893906296.html 10: Chris Craft Apache: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/797586772655060/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A6b6f54fa-5f3b-48a6-87c8-ecb96531d1c4 See you next week! BoatFools Sailing Team 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.