You guys are my favourite sailing family. I am not one to leave comments but I have to say you guys are great. I really like how humble Andy is about his knowledge and how he shares very valuable information to people like me who are just getting ready for the same adventure. The videos are very well done and informative. Very nice family and so genuine. Cheers
Hi Nathalie! Thank you for your kind comments we really appreciate it. Before we started this entire adventure we too had lots and lots of questions. There are a lot of fun sailing channels but we always found ourselves still asking questions. Our goal is to share real, honest, no drama information peppered with some fun to not only pass on our real-life experience but to hopefully motivate and inspire others to go after their dreams. Email us at svoliluki@icloud.com with your questions. We’re happy to help out anyway we can. We also know a wonderful broker if you’re in need or want to ask her questions as well. All the best! Andy
The boys are great. Like father like son. So detailed. They're growing up so fast and obviously enjoying their adventure. Thanks for sharing. Be safe and have fun. Gary and Linda, Clayton, CA
Hi Gary and Linda! The boys are indeed loving this adventure. They’re also becoming valuable crew members and of course better chefs by the day. At some point I hope to find a kind and willing super yacht crew to give them (us) a tour of their galley and speak with the Executive Chef about the path of getting to that level of Culinary Master 😊. All the best ~Andy
Cannot wait to see the next vids in the Bahamas!!!!! excited for you. Also curious about lithium. I cannot remember from past videos, but I am sure it was considered.
Hi Thomas......yes we too are excited about The Bahamas! Finally crystal clear water! Stay tuned! Regarding lithium. Yes we talked about it, our solar system has been prewired for lithium however since we opted to upgrade to the AGM batteries from the factory, we've decided to use them until they're wearing out and at that time invest in waterer the latest lithium technology is at that time. For now we really don't have any power issues. Our solar system kicks butt usually hitting 100% on the batteries before noon and with the days getting longer as we head into Spring, we don't find ourselves running the generator much or at all.
So great to hear from you! The boys are having a blast in the galley whipping up all kinds of unique meals! You'll see and taste their creations one day!
Very nice..... you have everything ready now for your quick trip over to us in Europe! You'll love the Med as you can get to see the 'usual' places such as France, Spain, Italy, and then the less 'usual' and more remote parts of Greece, etc., and then the really fun parts, such as Tunisia in North Africa, Egypt, Lebanon and Israel, all without leaving the Med! ......... Then, our favourite trip is to go down through the Suez Canal to see some of the most amazing parts and go through the Red Sea, to the Gulf of Aden with perhaps a stop off at places such as Djibouti and even Aden itself now.... but off Aden is the totally unique island of Socotra. You will never experience another place like that on earth. It's almost other-worldly alien in many way! Do something like that which is different to all the normal boring places which 99% of cruisers go to, such as the Bahamas, etc.... It'll be an education for the boys which they will never forget.
Hello Paul! Wow thank you for the great sailing itinerary ! We cannot wait to go!! We love all the places you mentioned and the new ones would be in the Suez Canal, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden! Very cool and yes we are trying to show our boys the culture and traditions of every place we go. The Med is very high on our list and are very much looking forward to coming over!
We're glad the boys were listening when we had our "Using a knife in the galley" talk! They love cooking and keep adding more recipes to their "menu"! :-)
That video just brought me back to life. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your beautiful family. I am in Texas where 2 weeks ago we just suffered thru a snowstorm and week long power & water outage and seeing this video made me smile again. Can’t wait to see guys enjoying the Bahamas.
Hi Lynn! We've seen the news and the hardships throughout Texas and our hearts go out to you all. It makes us very happy that our video brought a little sunshine into your day and we hope that all is getting back to normal for you all! Sending prayers and good thoughts your way and stay tuned.......The crystal clear waters of The Bahamas are coming up next!! God bless and take care! ~Andy and the crew
Wow! Another wonderful video. I continue to be impressed with the vid and editing quality, great music, overall vibe, attention to story telling, helpful information, vendor and buying details and experiences, how-to segments, upgrade options and decisions, the cooking twins who are so mature and helpful, strong sense of family... I could go on...great professional vids guys.
Wow, thank you Brien for such kind and wonderful comments! Our goal here is to provide real, usable information with perhaps a little entertainment sprinkled in. The boys LOVE cooking and are really becoming valuable crew members for a variety of tasks as well! We are extremely grateful to be able to do this type of trip with our boys and at their age. It also makes us really happy to hear you like the videos......stay tuned there are more to come! All the best! ~Andy
those boys are in for a life changing Caribbean treat of fun and adventure education that they would never get landslide...Great parents. high on safety, home schooling, the boys are chefs in training, (I like how your steering them to the eventual highpoint, being served breakfast in bed lol).
Breakfast in bed would be awesome! They have already cooked up a dinner and served it to us on our upper lounge area. Makes them so happy to make a meal for us or others on the boat 😁
Thank you for the kind comments, we really appreciate it! The boys love cooking so at some point we hope to be able to share some amazing culinary recipes by The Floating Chefs!
Hi John, glad you liked the video! The aftermarket options certainly aren’t cheap but we put a lot of thought into how an addition to our boat will either improve our safety or our experience as we cruise full time on SV OliLuki.
That's what they keep telling us! Every day it's a new meal with a twist and they are soaking up lots of great information both about cooking and the boating world :-) And as you can see, laughing hysterically along the way! :-)
Thank you David! Maki puts in a lot of hours and effort to make our videos look the way they do. We appreciate the kind comment and you taking time out of your day to join our adventure! All the beat and stay safe ! ~Andy
My husband and I truly love your videos. Very informative. Will definitely be going to Creative Canvas for our enclosures and the lounge seats. I do have two questions I was hoping you could answer. 1) How long did the process take from measurements, fabrication to install for your enclosures? 2) What was the cost for your rooftop lounge set? Thank you!
Hi Lisa and Kevin, thank you for the kind compliment and we're happy the videos bring some value to your decision making process. Regarding the timeline for the enclosures, I want to say it was 1.5 weeks? I may be off on that by a little and it also depends on how busy they are but I will say Creative Canvas is a well run company and once they give you a timeline they pretty much stick to it. They do great work! The upper deck lounge was around $3,500. It has totally changed that space for us. We always found ourselves watching the sunrise or sunsets from up there so that's what drove us to spend the money and create a dedicated space......we love it! Congratulations on your boat and hope to see you out on the water one day! All the best and stay safe! ~Andy
We are getting a L50 this Fall - Like what you did with oven...I assume you installed a microwave / convection combo unit. Noticed you kept the gas top instead of going convection top - worried on the reliance on electricity?
I think they have AGMs which my understanding is won't drive an induction cooktop for sure but I don't think it can handle a standard electric cooktop either. If it could, it would be a step down from gas unlike induction.
Hi John, Congratulations on the L50! That is a gorgeous boat! Yes the oven we never ever used and the new drawers are a welcome addition. We don't use a microwave however we do have a countertop Delonghi Oven that is fantastic! We have an induction cooktop plate and decided at least for now to keep the gas cooktop just so all our cooking options aren't tied to the same basket.....electricity. Who knows at some point we may convert it to induction. Congratulations again on your L50.....you're going to LOVE IT! All the best and stay safe!
Thanks Roger! Glad you're enjoying the videos.....there's more to come! The Med.....a little wine, cheese and fruit and life is good! I think we need to get a bigger boat! We've already had several family members claiming cabins for the trip to the Med and beyond! :-)
Hello again. I had another question - if you don’t mind. In several earlier episodes, you went into detail regarding what options you had factory-fitted, and those you had done as after-market (mainly from Just Cats). Was wondering if you have a tabulated list of the same (with indicative prices) - or will I need to go over all those past episodes again and make notes this time around. Asking because if you already have a list, and are happy to share, it’ll save me some work 😊. I’ll post my email address here next time, depending on your response. Many thanks, and do stay well, and safe. Arvind
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 No problemo. Thank you for the response. I probably have an excuse now (for Mrs Wife!), to watch them all again, and see what I can come up with :))) Cheers; stay safe. Arvind
Hi Angus! the boys LOVE cooking and still tell us they are going to be Chef's! The part about eating more and more and growth spurts is already happening. If I don't come in from doing boat chores at meal time, they usually eat my breakfast, lunch and dinner! :-)
Hi Sameer! Thank you for taking time out of your day to join our adventure! If this is something that you really want to do, then you will make it happen and we will see you out on the water! :-). Life is short, don't let go of your dreams!
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 yes .... but the catamarans are not sold in india and we cannot import as there are import hurdles. Yes life is short and i am trying to accommodate whatever is possible
Ahh understood. Well perhaps our travels will take us to India and then you can come visit with us :-) Or by then you'll have figured out which boat you want and we'll see you out on the water! All the best and thank you for spending a part of your day with us!
Hi John! Thanks and yes it was our design working hand in hand with the team at Creative Canvas. We always found ourselves sitting up there and thought it was a good investment to make it a dedicated space. We think it came out great and love using it nearly every day!
Hi Mark! We decided when we first moved aboard the boat that we would NEVER let it get cluttered or messy. We really, really got rid of lots of things when we moved on the boat and then we got rid of several things that we even brought aboard the boat. We do not like clutter and in some ways think it's a safety issue to have so much stuff everywhere. It's just not our thing. We loved the Leopard boats for their performance, comfort but also the clean modern lines and interior materials and our goal is to keep her looking like a brand new boat forever. That requires work, but we're good with that!
Hello, magnificent video, it is good that you put subtitles in Spanish to understand everything and see where you make the arrangements. Your catamaran is spectacular, you live very comfortable and that is the philosophy, live well, elegant and with zero needs, I congratulate you. Please subtitles in Spanish.
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You guys are my favourite sailing family. I am not one to leave comments but I have to say you guys are great. I really like how humble Andy is about his knowledge and how he shares very valuable information to people like me who are just getting ready for the same adventure. The videos are very well done and informative. Very nice family and so genuine. Cheers
Hi Nathalie! Thank you for your kind comments we really appreciate it. Before we started this entire adventure we too had lots and lots of questions. There are a lot of fun sailing channels but we always found ourselves still asking questions. Our goal is to share real, honest, no drama information peppered with some fun to not only pass on our real-life experience but to hopefully motivate and inspire others to go after their dreams. Email us at svoliluki@icloud.com with your questions. We’re happy to help out anyway we can. We also know a wonderful broker if you’re in need or want to ask her questions as well. All the best! Andy
The boys are great. Like father like son. So detailed. They're growing up so fast and obviously enjoying their adventure. Thanks for sharing. Be safe and have fun. Gary and Linda, Clayton, CA
Hi Gary and Linda! The boys are indeed loving this adventure. They’re also becoming valuable crew members and of course better chefs by the day. At some point I hope to find a kind and willing super yacht crew to give them (us) a tour of their galley and speak with the Executive Chef about the path of getting to that level of Culinary Master 😊. All the best ~Andy
Cool lounge top deck area. We can set all those sunsets filmed for us to watch 😀
Cannot wait to see the next vids in the Bahamas!!!!! excited for you. Also curious about lithium. I cannot remember from past videos, but I am sure it was considered.
Hi Thomas......yes we too are excited about The Bahamas! Finally crystal clear water! Stay tuned! Regarding lithium. Yes we talked about it, our solar system has been prewired for lithium however since we opted to upgrade to the AGM batteries from the factory, we've decided to use them until they're wearing out and at that time invest in waterer the latest lithium technology is at that time. For now we really don't have any power issues. Our solar system kicks butt usually hitting 100% on the batteries before noon and with the days getting longer as we head into Spring, we don't find ourselves running the generator much or at all.
My favorite sailing family. So happy to see the boys in the kitchen. Looks like they are having a blast!
So great to hear from you! The boys are having a blast in the galley whipping up all kinds of unique meals! You'll see and taste their creations one day!
Very nice..... you have everything ready now for your quick trip over to us in Europe! You'll love the Med as you can get to see the 'usual' places such as France, Spain, Italy, and then the less 'usual' and more remote parts of Greece, etc., and then the really fun parts, such as Tunisia in North Africa, Egypt, Lebanon and Israel, all without leaving the Med! ......... Then, our favourite trip is to go down through the Suez Canal to see some of the most amazing parts and go through the Red Sea, to the Gulf of Aden with perhaps a stop off at places such as Djibouti and even Aden itself now.... but off Aden is the totally unique island of Socotra. You will never experience another place like that on earth. It's almost other-worldly alien in many way!
Do something like that which is different to all the normal boring places which 99% of cruisers go to, such as the Bahamas, etc....
It'll be an education for the boys which they will never forget.
Hello Paul! Wow thank you for the great sailing itinerary ! We cannot wait to go!! We love all the places you mentioned and the new ones would be in the Suez Canal, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden! Very cool and yes we are trying to show our boys the culture and traditions of every place we go. The Med is very high on our list and are very much looking forward to coming over!
Love the safety message to kick off the vlog!!! 😉
We're glad the boys were listening when we had our "Using a knife in the galley" talk! They love cooking and keep adding more recipes to their "menu"! :-)
That video just brought me back to life. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your beautiful family. I am in Texas where 2 weeks ago we just suffered thru a snowstorm and week long power & water outage and seeing this video made me smile again. Can’t wait to see guys enjoying the Bahamas.
Hi Lynn! We've seen the news and the hardships throughout Texas and our hearts go out to you all. It makes us very happy that our video brought a little sunshine into your day and we hope that all is getting back to normal for you all! Sending prayers and good thoughts your way and stay tuned.......The crystal clear waters of The Bahamas are coming up next!! God bless and take care! ~Andy and the crew
Love seeing my home in the intro! First Fishing Bay and now Norfolk!
Very cool Anderson! We loved both places!
I love all the new changes you made!! Great video as always! Miss you all so much. Hope to see you soon!
Hi Kelly! hope all is well with you guys! Miss seeing you out on the water! Hopefully soon :-)
Great video as always guys.
Thanks Andy! Hope all is well 👍
Wow! Another wonderful video. I continue to be impressed with the vid and editing quality, great music, overall vibe, attention to story telling, helpful information, vendor and buying details and experiences, how-to segments, upgrade options and decisions, the cooking twins who are so mature and helpful, strong sense of family... I could go on...great professional vids guys.
Wow, thank you Brien for such kind and wonderful comments! Our goal here is to provide real, usable information with perhaps a little entertainment sprinkled in. The boys LOVE cooking and are really becoming valuable crew members for a variety of tasks as well! We are extremely grateful to be able to do this type of trip with our boys and at their age. It also makes us really happy to hear you like the videos......stay tuned there are more to come! All the best! ~Andy
those boys are in for a life changing Caribbean treat of fun and adventure education that they would never get landslide...Great parents. high on safety, home schooling, the boys are chefs in training, (I like how your steering them to the eventual highpoint, being served breakfast in bed lol).
Breakfast in bed would be awesome! They have already cooked up a dinner and served it to us on our upper lounge area. Makes them so happy to make a meal for us or others on the boat 😁
The chef's Are awesome. Keeper doing this you Guys rock 👍
Thank you for the kind comments, we really appreciate it! The boys love cooking so at some point we hope to be able to share some amazing culinary recipes by The Floating Chefs!
Good video! Good demonstration of navigation. The add-ons/retrofits must be expensive.
Hi John, glad you liked the video! The aftermarket options certainly aren’t cheap but we put a lot of thought into how an addition to our boat will either improve our safety or our experience as we cruise full time on SV OliLuki.
I was just at that marina last week for the Leopard open house, very nice
Very cool Brien! Sorry we missed you! Maybe next time :-)
"Your food is all about perfection". hahhahha....future chef for sure!!
That's what they keep telling us! Every day it's a new meal with a twist and they are soaking up lots of great information both about cooking and the boating world :-) And as you can see, laughing hysterically along the way! :-)
Miami fun if you are 25yrs old. 🤣😂🤣
Super nice post production work!! ( a lot of work for sure)
Thank you David! Maki puts in a lot of hours and effort to make our videos look the way they do. We appreciate the kind comment and you taking time out of your day to join our adventure! All the beat and stay safe ! ~Andy
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 being from San Diego I really enjoy seeing you and your family. Be safe and take care!
My husband and I truly love your videos. Very informative. Will definitely be going to Creative Canvas for our enclosures and the lounge seats. I do have two questions I was hoping you could answer. 1) How long did the process take from measurements, fabrication to install for your enclosures?
2) What was the cost for your rooftop lounge set?
Thank you!
Hi Lisa and Kevin, thank you for the kind compliment and we're happy the videos bring some value to your decision making process. Regarding the timeline for the enclosures, I want to say it was 1.5 weeks? I may be off on that by a little and it also depends on how busy they are but I will say Creative Canvas is a well run company and once they give you a timeline they pretty much stick to it. They do great work! The upper deck lounge was around $3,500. It has totally changed that space for us. We always found ourselves watching the sunrise or sunsets from up there so that's what drove us to spend the money and create a dedicated space......we love it! Congratulations on your boat and hope to see you out on the water one day! All the best and stay safe! ~Andy
We are getting a L50 this Fall - Like what you did with oven...I assume you installed a microwave / convection combo unit. Noticed you kept the gas top instead of going convection top - worried on the reliance on electricity?
I think they have AGMs which my understanding is won't drive an induction cooktop for sure but I don't think it can handle a standard electric cooktop either. If it could, it would be a step down from gas unlike induction.
@@gregb7353 Got it. Thanks makes sense.... AGM vs Lithium ....
Hi John, Congratulations on the L50! That is a gorgeous boat! Yes the oven we never ever used and the new drawers are a welcome addition. We don't use a microwave however we do have a countertop Delonghi Oven that is fantastic! We have an induction cooktop plate and decided at least for now to keep the gas cooktop just so all our cooking options aren't tied to the same basket.....electricity. Who knows at some point we may convert it to induction. Congratulations again on your L50.....you're going to LOVE IT! All the best and stay safe!
As always entertaining and fun. On a side note, can we come with you to the med? LOL
Thanks Roger! Glad you're enjoying the videos.....there's more to come! The Med.....a little wine, cheese and fruit and life is good! I think we need to get a bigger boat! We've already had several family members claiming cabins for the trip to the Med and beyond! :-)
Hello again. I had another question - if you don’t mind.
In several earlier episodes, you went into detail regarding what options you had factory-fitted, and those you had done as after-market (mainly from Just Cats).
Was wondering if you have a tabulated list of the same (with indicative prices) - or will I need to go over all those past episodes again and make notes this time around. Asking because if you already have a list, and are happy to share, it’ll save me some work 😊. I’ll post my email address here next time, depending on your response.
Many thanks, and do stay well, and safe.
Arvind
Unfortunately I don’t have a tabulated list with costs but it is something we are working on posting asap.
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 No problemo. Thank you for the response.
I probably have an excuse now (for Mrs Wife!), to watch them all again, and see what I can come up with :)))
Cheers; stay safe.
Arvind
@@aaammm1606 hahaa! Ok enjoy and we’ll put a list together at some point soon I hope 👍
Glad you got the boys making their own meals, smart when they get older, eating more & more often will happen when they have growth spurts. 👍
Hi Angus! the boys LOVE cooking and still tell us they are going to be Chef's! The part about eating more and more and growth spurts is already happening. If I don't come in from doing boat chores at meal time, they usually eat my breakfast, lunch and dinner! :-)
Its a dream for land dwellers like me to be so blessed like you are ..... i enjoy your videos!
Hi Sameer! Thank you for taking time out of your day to join our adventure! If this is something that you really want to do, then you will make it happen and we will see you out on the water! :-). Life is short, don't let go of your dreams!
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 yes .... but the catamarans are not sold in india and we cannot import as there are import hurdles. Yes life is short and i am trying to accommodate whatever is possible
Ahh understood. Well perhaps our travels will take us to India and then you can come visit with us :-) Or by then you'll have figured out which boat you want and we'll see you out on the water! All the best and thank you for spending a part of your day with us!
@@sailingsvoliluki6938 india welcomes most of the sailors and have related infra and i will visit you guys when in india.
👍👍👍👍
The lounge area looks great. This was your own design?
Hi John! Thanks and yes it was our design working hand in hand with the team at Creative Canvas. We always found ourselves sitting up there and thought it was a good investment to make it a dedicated space. We think it came out great and love using it nearly every day!
Why don't yacht builders offer dual power transformers at the build stage so you can plug in anywhere?
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My Watches are 316 L Stainless Steel.
How come your boat isn’t a cluttered up mess like others ?😉
Hi Mark! We decided when we first moved aboard the boat that we would NEVER let it get cluttered or messy. We really, really got rid of lots of things when we moved on the boat and then we got rid of several things that we even brought aboard the boat. We do not like clutter and in some ways think it's a safety issue to have so much stuff everywhere. It's just not our thing. We loved the Leopard boats for their performance, comfort but also the clean modern lines and interior materials and our goal is to keep her looking like a brand new boat forever. That requires work, but we're good with that!
It was not the wind you suffered a Drone Strike it was obviously the US Government as they are always doing that! :)
Hello, magnificent video, it is good that you put subtitles in Spanish to understand everything and see where you make the arrangements. Your catamaran is spectacular, you live very comfortable and that is the philosophy, live well, elegant and with zero needs, I congratulate you. Please subtitles in Spanish.