You’re always spot on with your reviews Garnock. This boat is different. I like aspects of her. Heck of a price
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Nickey, I appreciate the kind words
@injun1992
5 ай бұрын
That is a nice boat for a great ptrice,
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it 😎
@kiowa1508
5 ай бұрын
It’s very hard to imagine how the “weight & balance” of the boat’s design could allow for transitioning from 4 outboards hanging off the transom to throwing in several tons of diesels and transmissions underneath the salon. I’d be interested to see the hull’s running angle.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
On Mike's Yachtworld listing, you can see more photos of the boat out the water..... www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1985-huckins-50-pilothouse-cruiser-7990123/
@bikersoncall
3 ай бұрын
I wonder if they added fuel tanks up front or shifted them forward. shrugs.
@briansmythe3000
5 ай бұрын
Wow Love the Lay out of That Classic
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I do too, great for extended time onboard 😎
@ericvargason8571
5 күн бұрын
Screaming good deal for someone. Love this boat.
@GarnockReviews
5 күн бұрын
In this housing market, it's a great alternative 😎
@johnmarschalk1977
5 ай бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. Give all the information needed. Looking to do the Loop, so always appreciate noting the air height.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Thanks John. I appreciate the support. I'm working on finishing up a video for another trawler capable of doing the loop. It will be live probably next week some time 😉
@nute923
5 ай бұрын
Nice boat, and nice review. I wonder what was in the engine compartment space before they put the diesels in.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
That's actually a good question 🤔 The engines are physically large, that I bet there was a ton of space down there when it was outboard powered.
@jeffreybaba4155
19 күн бұрын
Nice boat
@RobertDean-x5e
5 ай бұрын
Thank You Garnock, Your videos are always spot on ! I love the simplicity and the price point. This allows someone like myself to actually consider a 50 foot boat when I was eyeing up the Mainship 39. I’m curious if the dinghy comes with a motor ? Dinghy size ? Finally is the dinghy hoist working properly ? No leaks or squeaks or funny smells ? Thanxs ! Robert 😊
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
The full spec and more photos can be seen at www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1985-huckins-50-pilothouse-cruiser-7990123/ This shows the tender in use, and with a small outboard on it as well 😎
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Oh and no smells when I was onboard of fuel, mold, dampness etc. Very much a cared for example.
@jetson328
Ай бұрын
This one is much nicer than that 58 Huckins for 105,000
@GarnockReviews
Ай бұрын
There's pros and cons with each of them. If I was serious about buying, I'd check them both out truthfully. The 50 looks to be in better shape at face value, but the 58 has flybridge, bow and stern thrusters, and far better engine room access. All depends what you're looking for, but both options offer great value for money 😎
@duncanfrench4303
5 ай бұрын
This boat is in nice condition for it's age and seems good value. What do you think it's range would be?
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I found a similar size Huckins that claimed 250 miles at 20 knots, and over 500 miles at 12 knots. If fuel range is important, I'd recommend hooking flow meters when doing a sea trial for the most accurate results.
@johnmagill7714
Ай бұрын
For her age she's in remarkable condition. I would do a few upgrades. Mostly on the heads. Some electronic upgrades. Maybe some in the master berth. Nothing major. Those Cummins look to be in great condition. Was that a fire suppression system I saw behind the ladder in the engine room? I couldn't tell for sure.
@GarnockReviews
Ай бұрын
This one is 1 year younger than me, and in much better shape 😆. I'm actually due to film another Huckins tomorrow and should have it uploaded sometime next week hopefully 😉
@RobertDean-x5e
5 ай бұрын
Correct me if I’m wrong but the engines look kind of crammed in that area and perhaps maintenance would be challenging ?
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
The engines are physically bigger than I was expecting. However, the fact you can remove all the floor boards for bigger maintenance jobs, I think you would be fine. If you didn't have that access, I'd be concerned for sure
@paulcunningham2859
5 ай бұрын
Nice😊
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😉
@AndyMatrix
26 күн бұрын
This one is a nice boat , 2000 gallons fuel for long range would be great.
@johngauntlett4915
5 ай бұрын
You seem to have a lot of older Huchins on your channel. I must say that they look quite well built and very much seaworthy.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
They have been building boats since 1928, and still building boats today. They are very well designed, strong, and fast offshore boats for both cruising and fishing. This one in my opinion is excellent value for money at only $115k. That's typically center console money these days, not 900hp diesel cruising 😎
@paulthompson1216
5 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your reviews. The outboard version was very interesting.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul. In today's market, it seems like more and more boats are going outboard powered. It's amazing to me that Huckins had this vision and technology back in the 80s!
@bikersoncall
3 ай бұрын
'Tremendous value' doesn't need the 'for the money tag' . 😄
@shacowboy
3 ай бұрын
I bought an older boat and had some maintenance but nothing unexpected. My question is where to buy insurance if she stays in Florida.
@GarnockReviews
3 ай бұрын
Insurance in general in Florida is tougher than ever before, even for homes and cars. I'd recommend reaching out to a good independent insurance agent who should know how to shop around for specialists and get the deal done 😉
@ianhamilton2351
5 ай бұрын
Love these reviews... BUT (hahaha) have you done one on a 1981 50ft Ocean Alexander MK1. love to see it if you have🙂
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I actually just filmed a 1994 Ocean Alexander 423 Classico. Twin naturally aspirated Caterpillar 3208 210 hp. That one should be on the channel next week.
@ianhamilton2351
5 ай бұрын
@@GarnockReviews look forward to watching..
@helimx
5 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your videos, but hoping to make a suggestion. The audio has a strange popping sound that's hard to deal with when using earbuds. Very distracting.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I love the constructive feedback. I'm not actually sure what's causing the popping noise. Do you always hear it when you play back the same video? Do you hear it on other videos including other channels? I'd love to help but not 100% sure how to fix this.
@helimx
5 ай бұрын
@@GarnockReviews I hear it on several of your videos, with a couple different sets of earbuds. Not an issue on other channels. It's almost like I can hear the "cut" editing of your voice over.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Next time I make a new video, I will mess with Adobe and see if they have something to clean up any background noise or distortions in the audio etc. I really appreciate the feedback.
@rareform6747
Ай бұрын
Big hole in the water too sink your money into . Was 4 outboards ???
@TonyWalker-zi3kp
5 ай бұрын
Hi nice lovebird or holiday home How much does it cost to keep moorings for the year Tony from UK
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
The marina this one is stored at shows on the website $700 + tax per month
@TheDonaldHarris
5 ай бұрын
Just curious whats the headroom internally on this boat?
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I'm around 6ft 2 and had no issues anywhere, including the lower cabins.
@clifbradley
5 ай бұрын
It's a great deal, but only 2 cabins wouldn't work for me.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Hey Cliff. I'm conflicted on the 2 cabins vs 3. I get that 3 cabins might work better for families, but the 2 larger cabins seem to make better use of the space.
@cawfeecatt1553
Ай бұрын
dentist/doctor boat
@SenseiDave13
5 ай бұрын
Your lighting needs work, The chain locker was just black when you said look how deep it goes, and several other items you mentioned I couldn't even see them on my computer screen! Just black
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I agree, this one didn't come out as well as I hoped. The downside of that undercover storage is at times you get poor lighting. I've got a dive light now mounted to the GoPro so hopefully in future videos it won't be as bad 😉
@TonyWalker-zi3kp
5 ай бұрын
Live aboard Tony 😂
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
🤣
@marcsmilen6565
5 ай бұрын
Who likes this better than a searay?
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
At this price point, Sea Ray and Carver will be a good comparison. Personally, I'd rather take this Huckins offshore of the 3.
@kenbrown1440
5 ай бұрын
Airex core? Yikes
@LordLauderdale
5 ай бұрын
Hard to spend a hundred grand on this, looks more like a project boat for 10 to 15k.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I'd love to know where you can pick up a 50ft yacht, with twin replacement 450hp diesels, bow thruster, air con, and more for $10k 😱
@LordLauderdale
5 ай бұрын
@@GarnockReviewswould you personally take this out on the water as it is - I wouldn’t.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I'm always going to recommend a professional sea trial, engine inspection, and survey for any boat of significant value. However, at face value, I didn't see anything structurally or mechanically that would make me concerned about heading on out this weekend 😎
@TacoGrande007
4 ай бұрын
Dumping all this money into a depreciating asset like a boat is stupid and crazy. Right now interest rates for homes are at all time high and buying a house is harder than ever for most Americans. Also these boats are money pits that depreciate like crazy. After you get tired of boat life and want to go back into a house, it will be much more difficult to get back in due to increasing home prices and higher interest rates throughout the nation. I bought an old 3bed and 2bath single family house in San Jose California for 800K in 2019. Now it is worth $1.4M and interest rates are at 7%! Unless you guys are already very wealthy, it is all fun and games until reality hits.
@olddiver
3 ай бұрын
Boats are basically incomparable fun and relaxation for families who own and can afford them. I have had boats large (72 ft) and small (18 ft) my whole life… got the habit from my dad. I have bought and sold 9 out of 1( boats for a profit and always enjoyed the tax write off as a second home. If you are looking to compare boats with homes as pure investments , that’s like comparing cars to airplanes… no can do. My wealth was build on real property in USA and offshore. Different goals and values and to each his own. I am retired and we spend at least half the year cruising/fishing the Caribbean, Central and South America with family and friends. It is a wondrous world on the water!
@olddiver
3 ай бұрын
that was 9 out of 11 boats. 😉
@Fighterforjustice-l6y
4 ай бұрын
Bayer be aware. Baying 40 years old boat is throwing money on endless maintenance.
@oz2pe
4 ай бұрын
Dont buy it unless you are a handyman 😊
@Fighterforjustice-l6y
4 ай бұрын
@@oz2pe Even if you are handy man will cost you fortune to keep 40 years old boat running.
@oz2pe
4 ай бұрын
@@Fighterforjustice-l6y yes i know
@steventhorbjornsen7438
3 ай бұрын
Its better bilt than most newer boats.
@davidnavarette6289
3 ай бұрын
Same with a 40 year old house
@carldevries178
5 ай бұрын
This would indeed be a great Great Loop boat or to cruise the Caribbean, and as a liveaboard. Lots of room for a couple. You certainly can't beat the price. Nothing fancy; just practical and functional. Thanks for the great tour.
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I love the fact this one can cruise so many different areas, and at a fantastic price point. I'd be surprised if this stays on the market long.
@bryannolte4910
5 ай бұрын
What a great boat with so many options! I could easily live aboard this one. Love the interior colors. The blue accented counter tops in the heads is very Retro-Cool! Won't last long at this price! ✌️🏳️🌈✌️
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
I loved the nautical theme throughout. Any time I'm on a boat, I want to feel like I'm on a boat or on vacation. Some of the modern yachts I've been on feels more like a high-end apartment than a boat.
@bryannolte4910
5 ай бұрын
@@GarnockReviews I agree!! There is a feel of comfort in these older boats that some new ones just don't have.
@VickiFrederick-s8c
Ай бұрын
Still available looking for inexpensive liva aboard
@GarnockReviews
Ай бұрын
As far as I know she is. I'd recommend giving the broker a call to arrange a viewing etc.
@MEK44600
5 ай бұрын
Hello it's most expansive for that 😂It's old, lot's of money just for leaving actually, i suppose a double
@GarnockReviews
5 ай бұрын
So hypothetically speaking, if you were to make an offer, what do you think she is worth 🤔
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