Thinking about buying a cruising sailboat in 2025? 🚨 Before you invest your hard-earned cash, watch this video! I’m breaking down the top 10 worst sailboats under $50K that you should avoid. From poorly designed IOR-inspired racers to heavy, sluggish cruisers that weren’t built for bluewater sailing, these boats are more trouble than they’re worth.
In this video, you’ll learn:
Why the Formosa 41 is more “pirate movie prop” than bluewater cruiser.
The pitfalls of IOR racer-cruisers like the Catalina 38 and C&C 40.
Which boats might look good on paper but can lead to endless maintenance headaches.
⚓ Whether you’re dreaming of coastal cruising or offshore passages, knowing what to avoid is just as important as finding the right boat. Don’t let a bad choice ruin your cruising dreams!
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Epidemic Sound
00:00 Intro
1:07 Formosa/CT41
2:13 Morgan OI41
3:23 CSY 44 Walkover
4:33 Catalina 38
6:02 Gulfstar 37 (Early Production)
6:27 Hunter 37 Legend
7:38 Colombia 45
8:09 Endeavor 37
9:07 Choy Lee Offshore 38
9:38 C&C 40