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Hi @stevebailey1682. Thanks for stopping by. So glad you liked the video! We find the Bimini really makes a difference in the hot summer days and long cruises. Here's what we bought in 2022 from Amazon: Seamander 3 Bow Bimini Top Boat Cover 4 Straps for Front and Rear Includes with Mounting Hardware (3Bow 6'L x 79"-84" W x 46" H)

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 Super! Thank you for the specifics. Much cheaper than I expected. How is the bimini holding up?

@@stevebailey1682 The frame is fine, but the fabric was starting to fray a bit, but we were able to get replacement. Overall, pleased with the product.

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 How many years do you think you got on the first bimini?

Thanks for stopping by @sampsanity. We find Seanachai pretty comfortable for cruising for 2...not sure how many others you're looking to have aboard. But for a weekend with small kids it would probably be fun. The longest we've ever cruised at one time was 10 nights. I'd be lying if I said it looked that organized during the trip! 🤣

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 thanks again for all the info. Most likely it'll be me solo sailing as I learn more. We will probably only do short trips with the kids for now because they are still small, for the most part. But as they get older and I get better, we will probably look into a larger boat. But I really wanted something for solo or two, but could also bring my kids occasionally. So I think it'll work out perfect for us. I found one for sale recently and I'm saving up and hopefully this winter we will start our new journey.

Hello @harringtonb2, thanks for stopping by. In 2019 dollars, it was about $530...About 2:58 into this video "Five Surprising Things I Learned...", you can grab a screen shot of the materials list I used from Sailrite--an amazing source for a first time DIY. th-cam.com/video/vRLoEXNV1CI/w-d-xo.html.

Thanks so much, @jeffhamer633, kind comments such as yours encourage us to keep telling our stories. We just came back from trailering Seanachai about 1200 miles (round trip) for a 7 night cruise. We couldn't be happier with our C-22 decision.

Hi @huntsail3727, wish I could give some advice about raising the mast single handed...we never have. But thanks for the kind comments. Best of luck!

Hi @pauljessome5718, thanks for stopping by and for the kind comments. Before I made this video in 2020, we sanded down just the crib boards and stained with Sikkens Cetol Marine Natural Teak and a coat of Cetol Marine Gloss. Very shiny, but not really our taste. About a year ago the Captain cleaned and sanded all the outside teak (hatch guides, handrails, eyebrows, cubby holes, crib boards and tiller) used a teak brightener and then two coats of Starlight "Classic Teak" teak sealer. Seems to be holding up well.

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 Great, as an old salt I appreciate folk who care for their boat as it gives back what it receives. A sound boat in a storm is a very good thing. I have owned a variety of boats , one being a Catalina 25. Fair winds two both of you Paul in Canada

Thanks for stopping by and the kind words. All the best to you and your son on the next adventure. While I never expected we'd start Catalina 22 sailing at 58, I must say it's been amazing--and hard to believe we're about to celebrate our 10th anniversary with Seanachai!

Yes, @filmsbyphil. We learned this method by watching other C22 trailer sailors. Check out our videos "Destination: Charleston" and "Destination: McClellanville (#1 and #5) to see how the seasoned sailors handle the furling gear.

Thanks so much for the very kind words. All the best in your search, and I hope you find exactly what you're looking for...these boats are so enjoyable. Seananchai has been really good for us, on so many levels.

Hi KemosabeLarry! Thanks so much for the comments on this series. It takes a lot of time for me to put these videos together, but it's comments like yours --showing you really appreciate the effort-- that give me the encouragement to make some more. For now, you made my day!! Thanks again!

Hi KemosabeLarry! Thanks for taking the time to comment on this series. It takes me a long time to put these together, but it's comments like yours--that show you appreciate the effort--which encourage me to make more. For now, you really made my day! Thanks!

Thanks so much...Still sailing KemosabeLarry?

Thanks so much! It really means a lot. Would love to see pix of your boat! Fair winds!

Thanks so much!

Thanks for the kind words! So glad you like the video. Thank you for stopping by.

Hi jdft.w836. Thanks for reaching out. We've been sailing. Tying together some loose ends for the next adventure...Oct. 24-30, Charleston to McClellanville, SC. Much editing to do for last trip..10 days on C-22: Charleston to Dufuskie. Folks like you encourage us to keep making videos. Thanks again! All the best for you and your work ahead!

Sorry, typo...jdlft.w836. Thanks again

Hi Ben, We bought our Bimini online...I think we originally heard about this through $tingy Sailor...Seamander 3 Bow Bimini Top from Amazon (3Bow 6'L x 79"-84" W x 46" H Light Grey) We have it up when we sail sometimes...Since I'm not at the helm, I can't say if it's a problem...but it's better for me as a photographer if it's down!

Hello Ben Kanobe. Thanks for dropping by. I did the reupholstery work on those cushions. Here's a little video on some things I learned when I did it... th-cam.com/video/vRLoEXNV1CI/w-d-xo.html

The materials from Sail Rite cost about $500. I didn't do the V-Berth cushions cause we don't use them.

@@lizmccafferty-seanachai3694 Thank you!

Hi Ben, We purchased ours used and "refurbished" from a Craig's List guy in North Carolina, about 8 years ago. They were $50 each then. I know you can buy them; new Brownell's run about $200 each.