Good Jibes #170: Terry Castleman on the Two-Dollar Catamaran
In this episode we chat with L.A. Times reporter Terry Castleman about the ongoing adventure of his two-dollar catamaran. Terry and friends purchased the 1986 Frank Pelin Snowbird 32 Lickety Split for $1.99 on eBay and sailed it from Stockton to L.A.
Tune in as Terry chats with host Ryan Foland on how to find your boat on any budget, the buried treasure they found in the boat, the scariest part of their journey, the top three moments, and how they avoided disaster.
Here’s a sample of what you’ll hear in this episode:
- Is there irony in the boat’s name?
- What are the top three things that came to mind facing 15-foot waves?
- How to buy a percentage of a boat
- Is Terry a first-generation boater?
- Have you seen all these $2 boats on eBay?
- At least five acronyms for B.O.A.T.
- How many people were in the boat partnership?
Learn more about Terry at Castleman.Bsky.Social, about Lickety Split on TikTok @Two_Dollar_Catamaran and Instagram, and YouTube @TwoDollarCatamaran, and about Ryan at Ryan.Online
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