The Ultimate Expedition Catamaran: NAHOA 55
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มิ.ย. 2023
- A whole new chapter is about to begin for Sailing Nahoa! This Expedition Catamaran is going to be one hell of a machine designed for cruising the worlds ocean with speed, safety and comfort. SO MUCH More to share but here are the links mentioned in the video:
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Ben. Ashley. Willa. Bodhi.
I'm in Port Hardy B.C. , been watching you two for a long time now. I work in the logging industry as a mechanic. Spent alot of time working on aluminum argo crew boats...... Aluminum electrolysis is pure EVIL!!!. But it is totally manageable. Don't just change your zincs on time schedule, keep an eye on them all the time, strange things happen in the world of electrolysis.
This next one is super important...... Electrical wiring / electrical fields must never ever ever be allowed near the aluminum structure. This is absolutely huge. Stray electric Current can chew thru aluminum. Building a new boat you have advantage of making sure all electrical wiring is isolated from the structure. Do the best to make sure all electrical / electronic equipment and connections are dry.
Electrolysis totally sux but it is manageable, many of the crew boats around here are well into their 40's
Thanks Alex. Spent some time on those crew boats doing heli support in the log sort many years ago. Definitely will take the precautions!
Port Alberni . I have been using Aluminum Anodes and have great success with them over the zinc. Great choice with Aluminum , Ben.
Port Hardy here too... too funny we're all hooked up on this channel for years now :)
Been watching your channel for a while...all the BEST to your decision and future sailing. Thank you for sharing your adventures❤- mark lee
ive owned aluminum boats for 10+ yrs and still do. the 3 things you need are - 1. a 1/4" thick hull or better - problem with this is hydraulic forming benders are needed and yards dont have them 2. plastic spacers or isolators between stainless bolts/hardware and the aluminum - yards cheap on these and boats get eaten and 3. a good TIG setup with engine driven DC tig and good equipment like a panoramaxx helmet with 2.5 lens. i wouldnt consider a boat without all 3. sadly aluminum does corrode and its not low maintenance -- just different maintenance. the first time your hull gets gouged and you need to tig 6061 you will learn that. and you will learn the joys of interprotect 2000e and non cuprous antifoul. also alu boats are noisy - you want eva foam and not wood everywhere.poke me if you want to chat.
Your a man who knows...
That was awesome! A true fan!👍👍👍
Cathode protection system, painted bilges, no shore power (lithium and inverters) or isolation transformer with shore power, Cadmium plated fasteners, welded stanchion bases, hardware attachment points and cleats. sprayed on viscoelastic insulation with 3M Thinsulate for hull/deck insulation. Welded double cross beams with strut between vs, gull striker. Composite retractable shaft drives (Mcconahay ) Freestanding or spreaderless rotating carbon rig and boom furler and vang, integral bow traveller for UPS or Code 0. Bulkhead steering, bow cockpit is the worst idea.
You can build plates out of 3/16 Alustar, stronger than 1/4" 5086
Very wise decision. "Alluring Arctic" and "Barefoot Doctors" channels went that way too. The benefits of these boats far outweigh the negatives and I truly hope more sailors in future can afford to convert to aluminum boats. I am so happy for you.🎉❤🇿🇦
Distant Shores TV - they have also converted
Congrats guys the new cat sounds awesome. Good choice with the aluminum….. You guys deserve a new boat…….
Love you decision of focusing on maintainability, as you do at lot of the boat jobs yourself, while raising two kids at the same time.
I saw this and I thought this looks like a de Villiers design. And then you go ahead and it really is a de Villiers.
This is going to be the most interesting "TH-camr boat build" for the coming years.
The big advantage of a straight shaft drive (or even a V drive) is that if the seal leaks, only the seal needs to be repaired and no collateral damage occurs because the water enters the bilges and not the sail drive.
Okay I love you guys!!! I quit watching “The OKelly’s” because they wanted a $100.00 a hour consulting fees, and they’ve been a year and haven’t been able to find a boat ! The “Gone with the Wynns” has turned into nothing but advertising so I feel that I just paid for there boat plus they haven’t had a good video in over a year my opinion.. but you guys are the real deal you’re not getting sucked into this going fast in a super light boat and losing your yachts strengthen integrity. Good job and safer for all of you on board …You do your homework you study and have a great head on your shoulders!!! I would follow you in your footsteps in a heartbeat tell your builder I’m gonna probably buy a boat just like yours when you’re done. Carry on the good work to great videos and I really enjoy seeing you. Thank you again.
Sailing into Freedom's Peter is building a similar aluminum cat called the Odisea 48, which is very similar to the Mumby 48. The base price for a Odisea is around $750,000, which to me sounds like a pretty good deal. I guess they are building the boat in some kind of jig, which they claim reduces labor costs. They build the boat upright with no need to flip it half way through construction. Apparently the jig also keeps the boat very straight. I love seeing so many new designs for cruising sailboats. Your new boat looks awesome.
So many are getting new boats in 2023! Love it, will be so interesting to sail along!
Well deserved. Although it seems hectic and a bit of anxiety involved, you one day will look back on this time as one of the high points with many fond memories. You two work very hard for what you have, enjoy!
Wow! Great news. From living on a tiny boat in Canada, yeah, remember that? To current Nahoa and now. Wow. Nahoa 55. Aluminum A. Aluminum. I have owned 5 serious cruising boats and cruised them. Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific, and I have always wanted an aluminum boat, but couldn’t afford it. So……..you do what you have to. NEVER let this stop you from cruising. Look what Uma and Triteia has done. Go!
HOWEVER! Aluminum IS the way to go if you can. I hope everything on deck will be welded and no through bolting. You want a seal container. Welded fittings equal a DRY boat. I love the skeg and protected prop and rudder. Very very good way to go. I don’t like saildrives. You guys have the experience for this. Good luck! I will be watching. Sounds like a very good compromise to me. And with light weight, fine hulls, hi bridge deck and looooog waterline, it’s still has to be darn fast
These you tube videos must be very lucrative. So Many channels getting new boats.
Nice video, Ashley and Ben! It has been an awesome few months getting to know you guys and designing the new boat. Now the real work begins!
check out SV Lynx - they are getting diesel with prop shaft but also a magnetic decoupler so they can run the diesel with or without turning the prop and the alternators can power up the batteries - no genny needed
Gone with the Wynns, sailing Ruby Rose, Tulas endless summer, la Vagabond and now you guys. Seems to be new boat year on TH-cam. You should all get together somewhere tropic and compare boats.
It'll be interesting to see your aluminum boat in action. Many have seen MJSailing with their previous metal boat, Jupiter in action and DistantShores with their new aluminum build. Cheers to you from Edmonton.
I am absolutely ecstatic about your new boat project. I am too old and almost blind so I have to enjoy open ocean sailing vicariously through you guys and a few others. Following your boat-build and subsequent sailing is keeping me enthused and active in my more passive role. Thanks so much for what you do and your down to earth, informative presentations. Keep them coming Oorah as my Marine compatriots say and see you on the next tide!
Contact Paul and Sherryl Shard. You know these two canadians , I am sure. They surely have suggestions for you. They are currently building an aluminium boat. ( The Netherlands ) And CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING THE FUTURE BEST BOAT ON TH-cam OWNERS.
Children's bedrooms 🧐
Build for a double bed...but put singles in use the extra floor area for play learn, own space to grow 😄🙏
Can you expand on what you have discovered regarding the sound on the aluminum versus the fiberglass curious to see if you have heard of any differences? Maybe a better question would be if there is a finish on top of the aluminum that softens the sound?
Yep - a significant question, along with thermal insulation
Oh, and lightning strike considerations
Good news on the new boat. Peter from "Sailing into Freedom" is having a Mumby48 built in Greece, as he wants it to be totally renewed energy driven, to do a circumnavigation without any carbon fuel.
We are so excited for you guys! This is your home and the place you raise those beautiful babies, schooling them and showing them the world. What a way to live! All the best to you! Tim and Tammie
Congratulation on your new boat. Great to hear that you are going Aluminium, much better than composite hulls. You should have a look at Barefoot Doctors Sailing TH-cam channel. They are getting a Portofino 52 Aluminium sailing Catamaran made. Personally I think it's the best looking Catamaran in its class. They have a 45 and a 52 model and the 45 model is very well priced. They had a 50 foot Leopard Catamaran that burnt down, so that is why they went Aluminium. I wish you all the best with your new boat.
Super fun! This is going the start of some awesome new adventures. Can’t wait for you to share them with us!
Sounds great. Just remember what puts food on the table: CONTENT. One of my favourite vlogs (who, incidentally, had an aluminium expedition boat) decided to build their own performance catamaran and, for the last few years, all their content has consisted of them in shed, gathering dust and wrinkles (and they're still well over a year away from getting on the water). Most subscribers are, like me, poor 'schlubs' with nine to five jobs, who watch your videos as we eat lunch at our desks, dreaming of the freedom and adventure that you show us, and which we will not have the time or money to fulfill until we're retired and too old to enjoy. We are loyal, but don't forget us: Keep that content coming until the boat is built and we, cent by cent, will help you pay for it.
Funny and true.. 😂 get a life, get out of that office, find a way! ❤
Great idea! "Hey kids; about next year's college tuition and dorm rent; Papa's just heard a great suggestion from @highvibe4839!"
From a fellow Canadian, congratulations on being the most amazing parents. You aren't building a boat, you're building a home for your family that will allow them to experience the world. Congrats!!!!
Love the design!
Nick & Megan! Well hello dear friends. Thanks for your support.
What an amazing message to send 😊 subscriber of you both!!
Congratulations guys! Great boat! I'm proud that my country and town (Cape Town) has opened so many doors and experiences to you.
@Kelvin Jolliffe *_ Hip Hip Hurra to South African homeboy David for another great yacht design (And hopefully built here too) _*
One word, WOW! Second word, CONGRATULATIONS!
So happens that we met Lex and Jo in Pangkor Marina in 2021 and admired their aluminum cat 😊 Amazing couple too.
Not sure what you all think about anchors? But a couple Mantus anchors might be a consideration?! Love all your videos through the years. Just don’t reply a lot, thanks. Ronnie, East Tennessee USA
Have a bit of time before considering which anchor, but we will be considering all :).
Forward cockpit on a cat is amazing. Whole thing looks madly brilliant. I love Moana and watch it without my kids.
LWL and D/L are the critical measures for performance, and SA/D less so for cruising boats. The bit people forget is that if you double the size of a boat, the righting moment is multiplied by 16. So as cats get bigger the loads increase exponentially
Hi guys love your videos. Hope this helps you. Two years ago I sold up bought a lagoon 400 in Florida I am from the uk. And started sailing around the world. All thanks to you and your early videos. Currently I am in Tahiti. I am an above knee amputee so if I can do it any one can. Best of luck with your new boat. Lots of respect from sv Mai tai. And Ollie.
Dad to 4 kids here. I've never once regretted spending money on experiences for the kids, and can tell your priorities are super solid. Congrats!
Been watching you from the start, what a amazing journey it has been. A bigger boat is much needed. I can’t wait to see the whole process. All the best. It’s going to be a wild ride, lol.
A great decision for you and your children. And given the allergies and the related risk, you get to better control the environment until they are teens.
The education they will get circling the world is unique, pretty much like their parents !
Congratulations.
She looks incredible. The possibilities that will open up to you with a true expedition yacht like this are fantastic - South America, Antarctica, Alaska, Norway, Finland, Sweeden, Greenland, Iceland, Hudson Bay and the Northwest Passage all become options. Can't wait to see where she brings you.
Great to see you came through the current buzz for “ Performance “ catamarans and thought about it some more . I get the argument for a light boat being able to sail in light winds and “ Beating “ weather systems and 200 + mile days . I heard one proponent of performance cats saying 24 knots and averaging 18 knots , getting across the Atlantic 4/5 days quicker . My question is why ? Every cruiser I’ve watched says we spend 90 % of our time at anchor 10 % sailing so do they want to spend 95 % of the time at anchor or just get around the world as quickly as possible ? Can two people sail at 18 knots average , even with all the electronic wizardry available and maintain concentration for a 10 day ocean crossing ? Can you beat the weather systems all the time ? What happens if you hit something in the water at 18 knots ? Innovation and advances in design are great but I’m not sure that fashion should be the driving force over something being fit for purpose .
So exciting! ❤❤
Excited for you guys!
Exciting! Can't wait to see it happening 😀
Excited for you! Looking forward to continue watching your adventure!
Congrats! Having been watching for a while, I am not surprised. Wish I could convince my better half but it isn't to be so I will have to live vicariously through others.
Excited to watch this build develop
So happy for you guys, that is awesome!!
Sounds very good.
Congrats guys. So excited for yall!
FINALLY someone saying the same thing I am with respect to the trend of folks going to "performance catamarans. Sure they are fast. But they are also incredibly light which means they will be extremely responsive to any breeze will keep them on their toes every day of sailing and good luck with any weather which no matter how fast you are eventually will catch up to you !. Good decision to go with a more solid design and not just following the fad !. If you guys go for the ketch version I will go crazy !. I have a ketch monohull and I see a lot of advantages of that rigging for cruising. Good luck !
Exciting news!
Awesome news and such a wise choice, we’ve sailed with charter yacht “FollyToo” which is an ex Fastnet Aluminium racing yacht. The skipper has been onboard a fibreglass boat when it hit debris, and it sank. He said never again would he sail in a glass boat.
Thankyou 👍 and good luck
Loved watching this. Sounds amazing ❤
So Stoked for your family!
👏🏼👏🏼 can’t wait to see it
Exciting for you - well done
Beyond exciting! Cannot wait to see this happen 🙂
I’m so moved. Happy happy for you!❤
Very exciting! Congratulations 👍
Loving this boat for you.
Congratulations from a fellow Canadian. I don’t sail but I power boat on the Great Lakes and look forward to every video. Congratulations on Nahoa 55.
Amazing!!
Well done!
Congrats! It is awesome to see your dedication and excited to watch the progress!
Awesome!! 🌺
👍 looking forward to watching your journey
Congratulations
I’m looking forward to it
Wow ! Love you guys, we can’t wait to follow the build, super excited !!!!
Can't wait for the build! Congrats
So excited for you all and watching the journey!
so happy for you, all the best to you all
Good luck to all of you can't wait to see it !
really enjoyed this episode.
Woohoo Congrats Guys!!! exciting times ahead...
Congratulations Guys. The most successful channels on You tube are engaged in building projects. We are very interested to be a part of the journey. We spend hours viewing sailing channels longing for the past gone days of our own experiences or we are seeking resolve watching others dream and live the lives that we covet, We look forward with anticipation of the fulfillment of your adventure and public lives that you share with us God Bless
Fantastic congratulations!
AWESOME!!!
Stoked to see your new digs! Congratulations!
Very cool! Congrats guys 🎉
Literally cannot wait , so happy for you guys !
Looks beautiful …. Good luck!!!!
youve just bought the best designed cat available, and believe me ive done my homework. good on ya.
So exciting
Awesome! Good luck ❤
So so happy for you! Can’t wait for all your adventures ❤❤❤
Super exiting!
Wow, I will follow thanks for the journey 🎉
Congratulations can’t wait to see it
Good luck 👍
Wonderful news!!
Congratulations! Excited for you and your family!
Simply amazing!!!
Great, Very happy for you.
Congratulations looking forward to continue to following you👍
Congratulations we wish ya all the best.
Awesome guys .
Good for you guys!!
Love it. Substance over form.
Thanks