This is the first step in a new chapter — finding the right boat.
As part of Sailing S.O.S. (Sailing Over Seventy), I’m now actively looking for a used sailboat in the 30–34 foot range. Ideally a ketch or yawl, something solid and capable — not a project boat, but a vessel that can be prepared for serious sailing.
If you’ve seen a boat for sale, sitting unused in a marina, or even tucked away in a yard — I’d be very interested to hear about it. If you have any leads, suggestions, or contacts, please leave a comment or get in touch.
This is where the journey begins.
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Learn Marine Diesel the easy way! Give Up or Get In! A great experience. No-one buys a boat to spent their time in the engine room or worrying about a breakdowns.
Step-by-step guides & diagrams to help boat owners, cruisers & DIYers fix problems with confidence.
✅Trusted by Sailors worldwide. School of hard knocks
The Marine Diesel Basics series has come out of years of anxiety, frustration and expense aboard my own boat "Kuan Yin" while sailing solo along the magnificent coast of sub-Arctic Labrador, Canada. One really bad summer, after being rescued by th
06/29/2026
HELP ME FIND A BOAT!
HELP ME FIND A BOAT! This is the first step in a new chapter — finding the right boat....
MDB 2 'How Everything Works' Volume A and Volume B is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon. Grab yours and let me know what you think!
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📘 Marine Diesel Basics 2 (Amazon):
VOLUME A - https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Diesel-Basics-Everything-Installation/dp/1990755445/ref=sr_1_4?crid=24QMB8SK67HGB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v5tAykvadm3Z-3_JBj7LTKCgr2rR_LbCzNivuUvDZeIjLZlzw7petxvy07OxRT0SR9LFxYkwLzUCzltDLIHuyuafEIzTlOOM-_QH2k8Z3d1Yj7d3QS75n5bMTy0zwXWmmhAIrAA39JtD7xnRTgvdLV2x8hOydoeU0I9nk2BKmaQvLekdbSq0A12DZsL8TJrXWjd1cOMoV5yjGqKqeaj_QMpxlhuHJdelSd9IBCQeOss.TY7QmL_VlEqme0ZzGT9lWZSLxT7AinFL_k27VtRqYGA&dib_tag=se&keywords=marine+diesel+basics&qid=1782304247&sprefix=marine+diesel+basic%2Caps%2C414&sr=8-4
VOLUME B - https://www.amazon.com/Marine-Diesel-Basics-Everything-Installation/dp/1990755674/ref=sr_1_2?crid=24QMB8SK67HGB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v5tAykvadm3Z-3_JBj7LTKCgr2rR_LbCzNivuUvDZeIjLZlzw7petxvy07OxRT0SR9LFxYkwLzUCzltDLIHuyuafEIzTlOOM-_QH2k8Z3d1Yj7d3QS75n5bMTy0zwXWmmhAIrAA39JtD7xnRTgvdLV2x8hOydoeU0I9nk2BKmaQvLekdbSq0A12DZsL8TJrXWjd1cOMoV5yjGqKqeaj_QMpxlhuHJdelSd9IBCQeOss.TY7QmL_VlEqme0ZzGT9lWZSLxT7AinFL_k27VtRqYGA&dib_tag=se&keywords=marine+diesel+basics&qid=1782304247&sprefix=marine+diesel+basic%2Caps%2C414&sr=8-2
06/24/2026
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06/23/2026
SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW CHANNEL -> SailingSOS (Sailing Over Seventy)
This channel is about staying active, curious, and engaged with life, regardless of age. It is a reminder that learning, contributing, and pursuing new goals do not come with an expiry date.
Over the coming months, I'll be sharing conversations with people aged 70 and over who continue to live with purpose and enthusiasm. These interviews are not about career achievements or family histories. They are about the wisdom gained through decades of living: lessons learned, challenges overcome, perspectives developed, adversities and mistakes survived, and advice that may help younger generations navigate their own lives.
The name of the channel reflects my own commitment to acquire another sailboat and return to the sea, just after my 70th birthday. The sailboat I'm seeking is 30–34 feet in length, preferably a ketch or a yawl, and ideally with a steel hull – for high latitude sailing.
I'll be documenting the search, purchase, preparation, and the sailing adventures that follow. There will undoubtedly be challenges, lessons learned, and a few surprises along the way. Sailing over the age of 70 will undoubtedly be different from sailing in my 40s and 50s, but that is part of the adventure.
This return to sailing follows a two-year interval during which I completed and published Marine Diesel Basics 2 – How Everything Works, Installation Guidelines, Best Practices. At 680 pages and containing more than 2,700 drawings, the book explains marine diesel systems using clear illustrations and straightforward language. For more information, visit my other YouTube channel, Marine Diesel Basics and website: www.marinedieselbasics.com.
A new video will be released every week.
If any of this resonates with you, I invite you to subscribe and follow the journey.
https://youtu.be/tUBYCWfmupo?si=lnfO5Dxbd1bmqrCF
SAILING SOS ! A New Chapter Welcome to Sailing S.O.S. – Sailing Solo Over Seventy.This channe...
06/21/2026
Thank you, Tony — really appreciate you sharing this. Stories like this are exactly why the books were written.
MDB 2 'How Everything Works' Volume A and Volume B is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon. Grab yours and let me know what you think!
06/21/2026
Thank you, Tony — really appreciate you sharing this. Stories like this are exactly why the books were written.
06/17/2026
Thank you, Adam — really appreciate you taking the time to share this. Glad you found the book clear and useful.
MDB 2 'How Everything Works' Volume A and Volume B is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon. Grab yours and let me know what you think!
06/15/2026
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