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Thanks Dave. Two more models to come...

Have a good festive season lou

@ thank you Dave, and to you!!

Hi lou given how hard work crewing is and how fit you need to be, have you considered making a transition to the fitness arena some very nondescript "influencers" seem to have collected quite a following. Combining boats, adventure (ralying for example) and fitness could put you into a good place sorry but I always think so far outside the box I cant even remember when I left the box !!

Thank you Dave! Stay tuned... 😉

Technology is amazing messaging in real time from one side if the world to the other. I am sitting about ten minutes from cowes on the isle if wight where we have the famous cowes weeks regatta / races

@@davebuckman8841 Isn't it? I'm shopping for a Garmin mini as we speak, and it's incredible how something so small can be so powerful for comms these days! I know Cowes, and in fact, pulled in there doing my Yachtmaster many years ago! What a gorgeous spot!

Yes its fantastic I have been fortunate enough to crew in races many times, getting a class win in 2018, in truth I guess I was little more than moveable ballast but it is always a terrific day out ...... with a lot of red wine after !

@@davebuckman8841 😂 Every boat needs ballast Dave!

Unfortunately no Dave, I've been a little distracted of late! Have been a bit more active over on Instagram if you happen to venture out there...

instagram.com/that_yacht_girl/

And check out our rally adventures Dave!

Thank you so much John!

@@djames5713 I believe that boat is still available. Feel free to contact me on 252-722-2623.

Agreed, now we just need to find the lucky new family for Ohana!

You’re right, it would be bye bye impellers, but they had water… 😉

According to this article, the range extends out to 2433 NM at 6.6kts. The range and speeds are covered comprehensively. The Galapogas to the Marquesas is around 3000NM so technically no, you couldn't 'cross' the Pacific. However, I have heard of several owners of Riviera yachts cruising the Pacific Islands from Australia taking shorter hops. Passage planning would be very important, I'd suggest... www.powerandmotoryacht.com/boats/tested-belize-66-sedan

Hi Sean! I'm hoping (given my outrageously expensive microphones) that the audio is down to operator error! Make no mistake about it, my production quality has a way to come... 🤷‍♀😉

@@that_yacht_girl The audio is fine, Lou; in fact, it's excellent.

@@VoxOptimatium Thank you! I wouldn't want to surprise anyone with professional production quality now... 😉

HI Mike! So sorry for the delay in responding; I've started on numerous occasions and been distracted every time! The brand of the boat is an Explorer, the model is the 62, and they plan on building a 92. I'll add a link in below that speaks to many of the yacht's safety inclusions (and they're pretty impressive for a yacht of this size) however with a range of around 800NM (this is from the website - tests have shown higher) in slow-cruising mode, this is not a yacht you're going to take across the 'pond'. I'll link the safety page from the website below which I hope you'll find interesting!

www.exploreryacht.it/explorer-62

I read it was a CE A rated yacht. I searched for it.

Me or the boat? 😳😉

I don’t think anyone’s under the misapprehension that you cross the Atlantic or head to Antarctica on her, but it would be a great boat to bomb over to the Bahamas on. I don’t disagree however that the open spaces would make this an amazing day boat and perfect for day charters. Guests would love that party deck, right?

Good point! Sorry about that. It was a pretty cool set up so you can probably find more images on their website.

Thank you Dave! Hope to be back here more often in 2024... 😉

Explorer is the brand name. You certainly have a point Jeff, however, there's no denying that this mini-expedition yacht genre is growing. I tend to refer to them as contemporary trawler styles, and at trawler speeds, she has a pretty decent range, if not trans-Atlantic.

Thanks so much! A bit rusty around the edges after a break, but looking forward to doing more...

Thanks Dave! It's a little off-brand, but was an amazing experience in 2022. Look out for some new boat videos coming up soon too. New year, new me, and all that... 😉

@@that_yacht_girl enjoy every minute

Hi Dave! It's going great, although I can't lie, I miss playing on the boats a bit. 🤷‍♀I'll get back to walkthroughs sometime though. Boats is a funny kind of addiction, no? 😉

Well, I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder... 😉

@@that_yacht_girl" ABSOLUTE"ly

Hi Dave! Have headed in a slightly different direction at the moment, and been totally ties up with that! Will share an interesting brand video and some explanation! 😉

@@that_yacht_girl looks exciting well done you !

Thanks Dave! I do have a thing for a practical boat...

@@that_yacht_girl thanks lou given your experience from captain through cook to deck hand and back again your opinion counts for a lot cheers

I've always loved a Princess too, spent a season on one some years back and it did a great job. Always open for any walkthrough opportunities!! 😉

I agree as I think did the entire world after 2020! Getting away just with family or loved ones (sometimes there's a crossover there 😉) is the best! Have a great weekend Dave!

This was the Roscioli Yachting Center, the home of the OneWater Yacht Group in Fort Lauderdale. They have covered slips for yachts significantly larger in fact, and you now find more like it around the area. I'll admit, it blew me away when I first came here...

Covered moorage definitely helps to keep it immaculate.

Thanks Dave! Always lovely to hear from you. Have a great weekend...

@@that_yacht_girl you too !

I guess the Italians have a different style perspective? Horses for courses I guess!

😂 I'll take that as a compliment Richard!

I tried! Too stiff for my little arms... 🤷‍♀😂

Thank you buster! Each time, I'm (hopefully) working out some tech improvements, and having fun doing them!