Everything You Always Wanted To Know
Joshua Smith
Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom
This is the definitive guide on Harbors Unknown for 2023.
Over the last several years, I have spent many hours watching and researching everything I could about Harbors Unknown to learn more about their story.
(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Fabio and Kristin 😃)
If you wanted to know:
➜ How Harbors Unknown afforded their boat
➜ How they make their money today
➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades
➜ What their true ages are
➜ How you can start crossing oceans
Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.
Before we start, a quick introduction from me…
The Cruising Freedom Author
Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.
I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.
A business model which can allow me to:
➜ Own a catamaran debt-free
➜ Go for weeks without WIFI
➜ Create semi-passive income
➜ Inspire others to dream big
But more on that later… 🙂
Harbors Unknown FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Wanderlust
Crew Members
Kristin Potenti (age 42)
Fabio Potenti (age 51)
Yoda is their dog.
The Boat
Harbors Unknown have a 2020 Seawind 1600 catamaran.
This is one of my favourite catamarans, and my next boat will be the 1190 Sport version.
Strangely enough, very few other YouTubers have chosen Seawind catamarans, but the most popular are Sailing Ruby Rose.
Upgrades
They have upgraded their boat with several options from the Seawind catalogue.
Location
They are currently in The Bahamas and plan to stay here for some time. It does appear that they’re relatively up to date on their YouTube videos.
Past Cruising
They have previously sailed through most of the United States but this was on previous monohulls that they owned.
Affording It
Fabio worked as a marketing officer while Kristin worked at an advertising agency. They were stuck in the daily grind but without children, they were able to save up enough to purchase their catamaran for cash.
Previous to this, they owned a Beneteau Oceanhis 473 and a Dragonfly 35 Trimaran.
Net Worth
Harbors Unknown has a net worth of $1,570,000.
This is estimated based on the value of their boat, business income and assumed personal savings.
Making Loot
They do take their content on YouTube seriously and do make around $4,500/month off the channel.
They do this through:
➜ Using Amazon affiliate links
➜ Allowing ads on their videos
➜ Running a Patreon account
They do have a sponsorship deal with BetterHelp. With their number of subscribers, it’s a good time to reach out for more sponsorship deals.
Collaborations
I haven’t seen them with any other YouTubers, but they did hang out with Cruising World at the Annapolis Boat Show:
Big Moments
They have been fortunate to have a relatively easy journey so far. Of course, I wish them safe winds and following seas.
Future Plans
Their next plan is to head to the South Pacific and eventually make their way to Australia.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from this beautiful couple?
➜ It’s OK to buy an expensive catamaran
➜ You need to shop around (as I’ve done!)
➜ Plan for the future, but start it all today
➜ Find someone who’ll share your wanderlust
And of course, don’t sail with a schedule.
Conclusion
While they might be small on YouTube, they’re on a Seawind! These vessels are light, fast and affordable.
I’m surprised that so many YouTubers aren’t choosing these boats. I know I certainly will be!
Until then…
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Harbors Unknown and their travels…
Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.
They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.
I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.
With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:
➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills
➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans
➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)
➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures
Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻💻
(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)
