Building our Dream Wharram Catamaran in Hawaii (Litzenberger's Visual Podcast Ep. 1)
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- We had some lofty plans before borders started to close and made us rethink our summer plans. We ended us flying to Maui, Hawaii to stay with Spencer's parents and Spencer decided to start to build a James Wharram designed plywood catamaran. It's the 14 foot Hitia model. On our FIRST episode of our visual podcast we talk about why we're building a multihull despite vowing never to own one again and a little history behind the design.
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I sailed in Denmark on a 30' Wharram, and later, on a 40 somefoot one. Now, I'm a dedicated monohull guy, but, ya know what, those things are pretty darned good. and, ANY boat is WAY better than no boat!
I live on and sail a Wharram Tiki 38. A fast fun easy boat to sail with a small crew, easily reached 11 knots in moderate winds. Definitely not a "condomaran" but far less expensive and easier to maintain. Mine has crossed the Atlantic in some adverse weather. It just takes a different skill set from a monohull.
Have to had any experience on a Tiki 30 or another smaller Wharram? The 38s look like amazing boats, and very seaworthy, but I would be concerned that actually sailing and maintaining it would be much harder than the 30, particularly with a crew of 1-2.
Love the visual podcast! Great job. Hugs 💜🧜♀️
Good choice. Wharram’s are wonderful boats. Pay no attention when some people inevitably say “tying your boat together doesn’t look safe.” A couple of years ago my Tiki 21 got battered by a super typhoon. It trashed the beams, but the lashings held up perfectly. So did the hulls!
I’m looking forward to following the construction via TH-cam.
Cheers
Nice new format, seems to flow better, look forward to the new build, and am curious to see what you call her.
Love the format, guys!
Thanks!! I was a little nervous since it’s such a departure but it’s nice to know when people like it!! 🤗
Loved the new vlogcast, and the new intro (will miss your old theme song). The callbacks to earlier episodes and podcasts were hilarious. Can’t wait to see the Wharram completed and launched; are you guys shooting a construction time-lapse?
Keep it up; great way to show how you are adapting to/dealing with Covid. Thanks for sharing life/family/problems & plans. For the haters; get off your butts and go build a boat!
Let I mention you kids are great and the videos I like alot they are seperate from the other boat building channels i watch and the adult content is great
I'm watching this a little late, but I really enjoyed the format. It was fun to see the outtakes and I laughed out loud. I am going to Maryland to visit my boat and husband next Sunday for 10 days!. We too abandoned Maine plans and I am working while he takes care of the boat.Hoping next season!!
This explains a lot!
Great pivot! Lots of work but really tells a better story in and entraining way. Hope it helps the channel and your wallets grow!
Thanks!! Really glad you liked it!
James Wharram's wife used to lecture about the benefits of polygamy in cruising lifestyle at yacht clubs. She said that James Wharram "Couldn't be Single-Handed by any one woman alone." She also said that she only had to cook or clean one day out of every five. When there were 5 wives on board. All of his wives were also full share owner's in his company. Three of them divorced him on the same day.
Enjoyed it
Just found you guys a couple of weeks ago and subscribed. My wife said it's because you cuss like sailors, true enough in part. My response was that it will hold them down bc of YT policy. There's no middle ground, the bleeping is annoying and hypocritical. You guys are charming, intelligent, clever, inventive and have the experience to attract a huge following without the cussing or the bleeping if that is what you want. All the best, Dennis
We shall see how it all turns out 🤷🏼♀️ gotta grow this thing somehow!
It will happen for you. How about one version for YT (policy) and one uncensored version for paying supporters?
Love it! Also, I agree about the bleeping being annoying and I thought about it last night, I think it would be better just to mute the word. That way it would just be a silent bit of audio 😁 might be easier on the ears
Would like to see the whole boat building process.
Definitely, that will be in some upcoming episodes 👍
Spencer you will go down in history for building the first and only line washing dingy. Lol. Keep up the good work you two.
I’m drafting the Wikipedia page now 😅
I was hoping you guys were gonna do a 48 feet wharram and then launch it without a working bilge pump system... you know, for the added drama... 😉🙂
😂🤣😂
You guys are good, Keep it up
Sometimes it's good to shake things up and experiment with your channel every now and then. I've been experimenting with my Downeast Thunder Creations and Shoestring Shipyard channels and I keep learning new things. It helps to solicit feedback from viewers too, but that's usually the toughest part. A lot of people will watch the videos but are somehow reluctant to interact and offer their opinions (except for the trolls). Too bad I won't be seeing you up here in Maine this year - there are actually a few ports that don't freeze over but it does get pretty damned cold during the winter so it's just as well you decided not to spend the winter season up this way. Keep up the good work!👍👍👍
Yeah, it’s a bummer that often times we only hear from the people who have a beef with us. Do you find that on your channels too? What did you think of the concept?
@@SailingwiththeLitzenbergers I think you're on the right track. I enjoyed your video today but having said that, I've also enjoyed watching your previous videos as well. With respect to trolls and other "know-it-alls:" I've discovered they are the worst (and most plentiful) on Facebook in the various groups. I don't think they have been quite as bad on TH-cam, but I've noticed a recent increase in Troll activity. There always seems to be one in particular that just loves to spam my channel. I refer to such beings as "my personal troll." Everyone should have one. You have not made it on social media until you have your own personal troll - that's how you know you've been noticed out there. The only problem with "personal trolls" is they are highly unreliable and sometime quit unexpectedly without giving proper notice so you have time to solicit another personal troll. Ah well......that's the way it goes with social media..........
My dad's best friend Bert Walker built his version of a Hobie 14 Catermaran using 1/8th mahogany plywood and covering the seams with fiberglass. The boat was super light and a blast to sail on the Salton Sea and Lake Tahoe :)
Records show Wharram cats don't flip. Their was one tangaroa that flipped in new zealand and that was due to the captain trying to see how fast he could get it going. He was in a bay and caught a 60 knt wind that flipped it. Lots of reports of wharrams getting caught in BAD conditions and everyone survived.
I had a Wharram Tiki 21 before I met my husband, Robi, and often wish that we could get back onto a Wharram. It is a mania, a fixation.
That’s great! I’m excited to try her out!
Did u find the tiki 21 cramped inside?
How was the sleeping onboard?
@@lordhriley In a Tiki 21, you only have room within each hull to lie down. Two shorter folks might be able to fit in each hull together, but it's definitely cozy, not roomy.
The 21 Tiki was my first exposure to Wharram. I later help build a Ariki 48. These days, I'd love to have the Tiki 21
Mono hulls have a problem too they require a lot of ballast to keep them upright so if for ANY reason they take on water they are gonna sink all the way to the bottom where ever that may be so if you hit something that cracks the hull or a rouge wave comes along and over washes the boat ....you are going down and fast there have been books written about that also either way there is a risk but life is full of risk you could get mowed down crossing the street
Bummer - only 1 video a fortnight but love the new format so all good :) - looking forward to the next!
Whew, I was afraid you would quit the podcast. I listen to it on Friday while I’m making dinner. The week you missed I could hardly cook and had to open some spam. My wife was quite upset.
I knew I recognized you from an old video! Your the guy that hated his multihull! and said it bobbed all over at anchor! (Actually I learned alot from that video)...but I'm still gona build one....
Yup.
Well obviously you should build a much larger Wharram and then 2 or 3 extra females as Crew. This fits into old fashioned values and tradition.
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Stupid algorithm... Liked the Firefly reference!
Love that series! And yeah, stupid algorithm!!
Anyone who doesn't like Firefly must be a sad, sad person. (Oh no! It looks like you cut your hair!) Heck of a complete set of plans. I've seen buildings that don't provide that much detail (judging by the number of sheets for 14' hull).
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Welcome back to the Multi Cult =] says the Piver AA31 sailor =[
"it's like burning man put into a boat" - fucking legend you two 😂
You should check out an Australian couple on you tube “Sailing Tangaroa” they sail a wharrem.
As a TH-cam watcher, podcast listener, and website subscriber I enjoyed your new “vodcast”. I think it works well for the times. Looking forward to seeing the progress on the new boat. Does she have a name yet or did I miss it?
Thanks!!!! Glad you liked it! It was a little nerve racking putting something new out that’s such a departure from our old stuff. Glad you liked it! And we haven’t decided on a name quite yet, we were thinking Charlie James but we’ll see
the rose nowell washes up back in new zealand (on great barrier island) and they bake into a batch (beach house) and eat their food, and shave. then the first person they meet doesn't believe that these clean shaven chaps have really been lost at sea for 4 months!
You kids are the best why cant we go through the rest of polynesian designs from cali say like jim brown,walt glaser,aurthur piver,what about crownhurst dont know if that is spelled right but I love the channel you two are great why cant all married couples just build dingys or skiffs big up to you two for endearing the heartaches of building boats and having a relationship merry Christmas my friend's by the way get me out of here heard their is a volcano for Christmas over yonder.....
Hey now! Does that mean Parallax is a condo or that I’m crazy?! Muahahaha!
Hey!!! Lol, yours is definitely the best of both worlds, I would say 😜 hope you guys are doing well! Where are you now??
Sailing with the Litzenbergers sorry! I type crap on here and never check to see replies!
We’re in Manteo NC, outer banks. Waiting out wind before going to Hampton VA.
Doing pretty good. Got restaurant food for the first time in months! Met up with two couples we spent a lot of time with in the Bahamas. Drank too much and ate 8 pounds of tuna.... you know
Why am I just now finding you guys? You guys are fucking awesome! Not juming off into the podcast kool aid though. Not gonna do it.
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Fun video, keep 'em coming. Get a Shotgun Microphone for better audio and less room echo while you're talking.
I am very interested in getting a low cost/free boat. Preferably a live aboard capable catamaran. I'll build one if I have to, but as a last resort because I would love to start sailing in 2021. Spending 5 or more years building one would not be my first preference. ;) I'll look here to see if you answer. Tks.
You named the greats piver,brown forget about walt Glazer out of santa cruz another founding father of multi hulls
See sailing into freedom. The early episodes where he is sailing Long Reef.
WTF!!!! I just listened to the podcast and there was talk about writing an article (and potentially making $$$) about the catamaran rudder drop?!!?! Seriously?? I want 50% of the commission for any word that is written about that experience. Well, shit how about 20%. Ok, ok, ok you drive a hard bargain, please send me the link or point me to the article when its published. Love it!
Love the video of the boat building experience. Super fun and cracked up tons of times. So when are you getting on Patreon? What do you have to lose other than money. People want a convenient and easy way to GIVE you guys money. Come on. Sign up. Keep up the great work, you guys rock and hope to see you guys on the water this year.
Definitely something wrong with the audio in this episode... But the concept is nice, keep em comin! 😍
Yeah, that’s one thing I’ve got to perfect! But I’m glad that you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!!
Hope some of the gear you grabbed from me makes good use on this build!! Hope to sail worh you both soon!! ALOHA! #?!#%+*’s. LOL
My pillow guy is in the process of being erased from the interwebz.....
Storks have not found you two yet?
Delos
La Vagabond
Nandji
RAN
Nahoa
The Geordie The Witch & The Wench
Its a epidemic out there!
Hey Sailing Tangaroa is for sale. I hope they are not quitting TH-cam.
Yeah, it’s difficult now with all the closures not sure how some people are doing it 🤷🏼♀️ hopefully they’re selling because they want to not because they have to
IDK I keep my lashings bar taught with dyneema inner lashings and all lashings frapped to the max. Any noise is a sign they aren't tight enough. Some of my friends with Wharrams have beams that move up and down almost a quarter inch. NOPE! No one who races would have such loose goose rigging.
Why not just pick up a legacy Tornado and refit it a little? After it's status as an Olympic boat was unjustly slaughtered, a lot of them became available as teams migrated to something else requiring lighter crew.
You talk trash about plywood boats, but you like the Scamp, right? Is there something that puts it in a different category for you?
It’s a boat with lots of structural rigidity and safety built in. Super easy to sail and a lot of fun in an under ( just barely) 12’ form. Not the easiest as a first time build from plans but much quicker and easier if you opt for a kit. Trailer sailing is always a plus for cost and getting to new sailing venues. It also ships well to far distance ports. We shipped one to Holland a couple of years ago to become a tender for a 50’ aluminum ketch,
119 days in an upside down trimaran? At least a monohull is good enough to sink and not torture her crew that way.
Besides, who wants to cross the Atlantic in two weeks when you can savor it for six weeks. Fresh food be damned. Think of all the extra reading and bonding you get on a monohull. Plus, it gives you more time to dream about going to more places instead of going there.
Aman
Interesting future concept, good delivery. But you need better gear, the sound quality isn't up to standard. Sorry but had to say.
Thanks! And yeah, we just got some new mics to upgrade our sound so hopefully our next one will be better in that department 👍
Just a week ago I sent a message saying you had the best Q&A session ever. And now this. What happened to the Litzenbergers? Bleeping out swear words and dressing all nice and neat. Were they abducted by aliens or body snatchers from TH-cam? It’s like they’ve been transformed into the Leave It to Beaver version or Joanie Loves Chachi. It’s a shame in my humble opinion. You were one of the real, down to earth and authentic channels that made the rest of us fucked up sailors feel ok. Now it seems that you’ve sold your soul to TH-cam for a few advertisement dollars. Will you be changing the name of the channel to Selling Out with the Litzenbergers?
In any case good luck to you with the new format. You seem like good people and deserve good things. Life is about choices and we all have to make the ones that we think are right for us.
My Friday nights just got a little less interesting.
I'm not sure if you have seen the pilgrim documentary. It's about the building of a wharram 38 and its crossing of the atlantic:
th-cam.com/video/uDQdjGbE7Iw/w-d-xo.html
Well darn kids! I so have enjoyed All of your sail boats, especially Tara, and now you are going to be less visible than before! Your swearing does detract from your postings but I guess that’s the old fart in me plus the fear of “having mouth mouth washed out with soap” my parents instilled in! Your beach boat cat project sounds like fun and will be a nice diversion. BTW, what’s with your brother?
He’s adopted but it’s a secret 🤫 don’t tell him
Harem guy creeps me out
I really like the new format, although that's a lot of bleeps. lol So where can I buy one of Spencer's dad's pillows? Maybe you guys could do some internet marketing for him? Last thing...I sense that you guys are starting to let the pandemic thing get to you. I'm thinking, after the new cat is complete, you two could help Bill Gates get the vaccine off the ground? Keep your heads up; this too shall pass.
Why would you build a slow catamaran?
Every time a girl gets mad about a guy being with multiple guys, ask her how many guys she's been with, multiply buy 3, and reconsider the words coming out of her mouth
What the fuck is going on with the tuba?
Damn algorithm.
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But I know your cussing on the inside......... lol. And still drinking I see. Maybe you should take a drink every time I have to hear the bleep to block a cuss word. Just enjoy the time kids
We’d be two sheets to the wind 8 minutes in 🤣😂
Sailing with the Litzenbergers What were in Hawaii to rehab ................. I think not.
Wow, you guys talk fast, but fortunately you are also mumbling, so for a non native english speaker it is almost impossible to understand
The foul language really does not add anything desirable to your videos. They would be better without it.
Sellouts!