Everything You Always Wanted To Know
Joshua Smith
Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom
This is the definitive guide on Salt And Tar for 2023.
Since 2015, I have spent so many hours watching and researching everything I could about Salt And Tar to learn more about their remarkable boat restoration projects.
(Yes, I really am *that* obsessed with Garrett and Ruth 😃)
If you wanted to know:
➜ How Salt And Tar afforded their boat
➜ How they make their money today
➜ What boat do they have and its upgrades
➜ How old they 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… 🙂
Salt And Tar FAQs (April 2023)
Boat Name
S/V Rediviva and S/V Button 2.
Crew Members
Garrett Jolly (age 35)
Ruth Jolly (age 34)
They have been together since they were 15 and even bought their first sailboat together when they were 17. These two certainly are sticking together for life!
The Boat
George Buehler 40-foot yacht. Only a few of these were produced.
They previously owned a 1946 36-foot Johnna Hanna Ketch amongst several other classic yachts.
Upgrades
Upgrades to their project boat include:
➜ New engine and electrical systems
And a ton of carpentry work.
Location
They live in the United States although I’m not sure which marina they are currently in. Their boat work is almost done!
This is one of their most recent videos:
Past Cruising
They haven’t really wailed all that much, focusing instead on their boat-build project.
Affording It
How did they afford to sail? Well, they saved up as much as they could and simply got to work.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Salt And Tar have a net worth of $275,000.
Making Loot
They make a part-time income through YouTube by:
➜ Selling their own merchandise
➜ Running ads on their YouTube channel
➜ Gaining donations via Patreon and PayPal
I estimate this is making them around $2,700/month and a lot goes back into their project work.
Collaborations
Have they collaborated with anyone? Not really. I haven’t seen them on any other channels, but I do see some synergy between them and Living With The Tide.
If you’re looking for a similar channel to follow, then I’d highly recommend that one!
Big Moments
There haven’t been any accidents, fires, click-bait drama or anything else on their channel. They don’t do anything silly to attract views and simply get on with their boat jobs. This explains why they are so popular on YouTube.
Future Plans
Where will they go sailing now? Well, they’re planning to sail around the world and will start in the Caribbean.
Key Takeaways
What can we learn from this skillful and ambitious couple?
➜ You CAN restore old boats
➜ Be willing to learn the tools
➜ Things don’t always go to plan
➜ Find someone who supports you
And of course, don’t take things so seriously. I think that’s helped them get through the most challenging elements of their boat build.
Conclusion
I can’t wait to see what’s beyond the horizon for these two. Whatever adventures await…they 200% deserve it after all this hard work! Absolute legends in my eyes.
Create Your Own Cruising Freedom
Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…
I’ve been very inspired by Salt And Tar 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…🙂)
