I REALLY like this guys no bull, relaxed style. He knows what he's talking about, doesn't waffle on and makes the tour fun and interesting. I'm definitely going to subscribe. Well done, mate!
Touring these Gulf-built boats has been interesting. Two big design misses on this one is only one forward facing seat when on passage and 'crawl over' beds, which everyone detests. I suspect manufacturability is the reason for all these slab sided, square corner'd shapes vs. the Euro builders swooping moldings & complex curves used by the Euro builders. One good part of these tours IMO, Dan, is you describing ways to adapt a layout or some of the basic structures to your home audience (and our Florida market). We both get 'warm to hot and sunny' weather while the Gulf gets 'hot as the hinges of hell' and designs accordingly.
Hi Jack, yes it was super interesting to see how the Gulf States actually prefer things like fixed windows and triple the air con capacity to what we would use. Many other small design differences which are clearly better suited to their crazy hot environment but with a few minor changes could also suit ours. As they don't pay any tax they can afford to throw more labour at design modifications to open up to new markets. The only limitation will be the cost of shipping I believe.
It’s a great boat. Some ideas that aren’t “it needs this “ just random things Cabins - maybe do toilet/sink one side; enclosed shower the other - screen beds with a simple curtain. Bow toilet - put a hatch at the bottom to drop unruly people through lol. (Seriously. Is it needed ? (This will sound weird but in AU we have confined space entry laws ….). Is there a relationship between the “toilet hatch” lockers and the “cabin areas”? Rework? Solar optimisation on roof ? (Or a sports fly ?) Option water maker? Port galley area - fridge/freezer draws ? Best Dan. Apologies if I’m out of order
Hahaha I cracked up when reading your toilet comment! I like your thinking re separate toilet and shower. Definately heaps you could do wit this much platform to make it more suitable to Australia!
On average in US dollars these Silvercats workout out to be the same price as a US boat 10ft shorter. So a US built 33ft boat would be the same price as a UAE 43ft boat. Was difficult as they were all talking in Dirums, I think in AUD and my audience talks USD, GBP & Euro...
Well Danny old boy, that was pretty amazing but failed to mention a couple of things "range" and "sea keeper" what is it and does this boat have one? Thanks
I REALLY like this guys no bull, relaxed style. He knows what he's talking about, doesn't waffle on and makes the tour fun and interesting. I'm definitely going to subscribe. Well done, mate!
Touring these Gulf-built boats has been interesting. Two big design misses on this one is only one forward facing seat when on passage and 'crawl over' beds, which everyone detests. I suspect manufacturability is the reason for all these slab sided, square corner'd shapes vs. the Euro builders swooping moldings & complex curves used by the Euro builders.
One good part of these tours IMO, Dan, is you describing ways to adapt a layout or some of the basic structures to your home audience (and our Florida market). We both get 'warm to hot and sunny' weather while the Gulf gets 'hot as the hinges of hell' and designs accordingly.
Hi Jack, yes it was super interesting to see how the Gulf States actually prefer things like fixed windows and triple the air con capacity to what we would use. Many other small design differences which are clearly better suited to their crazy hot environment but with a few minor changes could also suit ours. As they don't pay any tax they can afford to throw more labour at design modifications to open up to new markets. The only limitation will be the cost of shipping I believe.
Check out some south Florida boats same situation and heat lol
It’s a great boat. Some ideas that aren’t “it needs this “ just random things
Cabins - maybe do toilet/sink one side; enclosed shower the other - screen beds with a simple curtain.
Bow toilet - put a hatch at the bottom to drop unruly people through lol. (Seriously. Is it needed ? (This will sound weird but in AU we have confined space entry laws ….). Is there a relationship between the “toilet hatch” lockers and the “cabin areas”? Rework?
Solar optimisation on roof ? (Or a sports fly ?)
Option water maker?
Port galley area - fridge/freezer draws ?
Best Dan. Apologies if I’m out of order
Hahaha I cracked up when reading your toilet comment!
I like your thinking re separate toilet and shower. Definately heaps you could do wit this much platform to make it more suitable to Australia!
Awesome tour, a proximate price point would have been nice...
On average in US dollars these Silvercats workout out to be the same price as a US boat 10ft shorter. So a US built 33ft boat would be the same price as a UAE 43ft boat. Was difficult as they were all talking in Dirums, I think in AUD and my audience talks USD, GBP & Euro...
Dan start adding rough pricing Guides or a Base price.
Coming soon... i've worked out a way to do this now with all the different currencies.
Did they give you any speed numbers w the diesels vs quads? Can’t wait until we start seeing more cat options like these in the states
Unfortunately not on this trip so more investigation needed
Well Danny old boy, that was pretty amazing but failed to mention a couple of things "range" and "sea keeper" what is it and does this boat have one? Thanks
I didn't get to have a drive so i'm unsure of the performance stats. Also did not see a seekeeper.
@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Don’t think cats use sea keepers or fin stab, Dan. Not a 100% sure
Like you quick and show all video. If you can , can you put in engine HP and fuel statistics , Thanks for the video.
engines:
Inboard:
2 X Volvo Penta DP440 hp
Outboard:
4 X 400hp " Mercury, Yamaha, or any other brand"
WHen I get an opportunity to drive the boats i'll be able to give you the stats. Thanks for the feedback
Lovely boat concept
i wonder what are the nautical ranges in different RPMs!?
Keep them coming please.
Ps.
it would be great to know the price range.
When I get a chance to sea trial I'll let you know.
Nice but it should have fold down balconies.
Next time for sure we will, Thanks for your comment.
I can see both this 46 cat and their 47 Silvercraft benifiting from fold down balconies.
46 isnt even on their website
i found a new website for them that has it listed....your link is wrong
Interesting - thankyou!
@@rod272727 You are the one who founded it🤣
It's not far off being a great boat