We Drove 8 Hours to Buy This Boat... Then Everything Changed (Ep. 192)

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