I actually quite like the look of this model. As an out and out mono sailor I would like to see what you think when you do the test sail of how it feels sailing her, especially in respect of the helm positions. I guess your comment on owners and flybridges and the difficulty in packing away the main is rarely an issue as they would be wasting a stack pack performance orientated sail apposed to a furling main which there isn't much left once the boom is raised so high as to clear the fly bridge. Thanks for squeezing this tour in at the end of a busy day.
Thoughtful delivery thanks. I like the potential flexibility in the 44 and this. How far can this pushed. Meaning a couple of people sometimes. Then family plus several kids at other times. Old sail boats were great at this. I blame marketing brochures that need to define spaces for particular activities.
Hi! Nice cat, the bar is always a good idea :) I also don't like those "kid's cabans" on the top of the roof. Separate showers and heads make much more sense, specially in cats, where ambients are always longer than larger. By the way, I'm curious to see the test sail, it seems to be good at sea, in terms of performance, for the hulls are "thinner". Thanks for the video, habe some well deserved rest and I'll see you on the next! Fair winds!
Lovely boat. One word sums it up: NICE! 😅 Sorry, just tryin to pass on some comic energy to you. I'm actually fairly drained myself...I think for me it's the change of season. So, I actuallly do like the layout and the decor here. But hey, was wondering, I get the benefit of pushing the helms way back, to open up the rear seating area, as well as keep the main interior area roomy (a big plus to have the continuity of both) but... would you feel safe with big following seas out in the blue water in the middle of a moonless night?
@SVTONICBoatWives LOL - as long as you keep your tea and biscuits at the salon's station. Suggest that way way aft helms, as on this pretty 48, shall now be officially ordained a GT Helm in the regs, referring to the standard gin and tonic fair-weather seat, for the similar vantage point but also because a bit of liquid courage always helps when needed lol❤️
PS. that Natitech 44 sounds interesting, despite being a Cruising Monohull Dyed in the wool,guy, and maybe I should have added that one of the issues caused for Downwind Sailing Catamarans may be caused by the Wind Shading effect on head Sails that having very large Main Sails witha big hard to control Boom can Cause ? Igor does make a point that inadequately sized Mainsheet Tracks certainly don't seem to be helping , and he agreescwith my point about in Mast Furling being a much better option. By the way, I would rathervseevyou checkingba boat out, than watch the start off a Silly Sailboat Race, givenbhow opposed to Sailboat Racing due to the serious negative effects Sailbost Racing is having on Cruising Sailboat design and Construction. But as usual, that's just me. 😀🌟🌟🌟👍⛵️❤️
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Thank you Bob, but please you are one of our number one subscribers from day one so you can join for free. We will get links sorted out and then will send you content etc at no cost.
@SVTONICBoatWives Much appreciated, and thinking positive Things are starting to move at last - though starting by the the price going down 😀 - for Silver, so there is a chance for Cash support in the Future, and things just might get a lot better for all of us starting in about 3 months ? Massive Events are already speeding up behind the Scenes from what I am Hearing, and Same old zsame old is ending. I am actually feeling more positive now than I have since the 1970's believe it or not. All the Best. Bob. 🤔🌟🌟🌟👍⛵️❤️
As Someone who Catamarans Normally Hate, due to most of them basically Sucking Horribly at what Sailboats are supposed to Do, there is so much to like with Nautitech, frankly even I could get on with one, as Natitech have totally tamed Catamaran Motion, as have the Catana Ocean range, Leppard do a pretty decent job as well, but they have a nasty expensive problem with Very large zsections of Glazing Delaminating from UV exposure, which by comparison this Nautitech has sane Size and Shaped Windows, which even if there is a problem should cost a heck of a lot less to Replace- plus Window shading could well be good enough anyway Frankly. Another very large Complaint with All catamarans pretty much - having to clamber around on Roof Tops because idiots specify Classic Masts, is easily resolved by owners demanding in Mast Furling with a Good design of Main Sail, and then everything can be handled from the Helm. Unbelievably, Nautitech and Catana are both excellent at Sailing Upwind, but Igor Stropnik has asked Catamaran Manufacturers how the hell are their Catamarans supposed to be Sailed properly DownWind, which they need to do for Downwind Trade Wind Sailing when Crossing. Just guessing Oceans. Just Guessing, but this might just be assisted by not over Canvassing the Main Sail, by not having an over large Boom, along with in Mast Furling, might go a long way towards assisting with this, as Boom Handling did seem to play a part in this issue from memory. Apparently the Fad for Classic Masts on Catamarans, is entirely concerned with looks, which to me is Daft. Great Tour of a great Catamaran, tough being a Fussy .pants who likes smaller Sailboats, if getting one, I would probably go for the Nautitech 40 Open ? As a Side note, and this may seem odd, but as Sailing was among things heading for a Huge Crash in the Coming Economic Collapse, along with Property and Fiat Currencies The Election of Trump might just Dramatically Reduce this, though a very bumpy road still ahead. By the middle of 2025, the entire World may well be in a much better shape, though China, and its Debt to GDP ratio, is really Concerning, plus the threat of Nuclear War has dropped Wonderfully. I don't think people appreciate jut how Close Three Suicidalm idiotts - Keir Starmer, David Lammy, and Joe Biden took us within a Whisker of Starting Nuclear War, OnlynStopped bybthe Pentagon Saying Hell No, and that was followed by another Suicidal idiot , the Head of NATO Almostt doing the Same, bu Also had to have been slapped down by the Pentagon as well, because weeks later, thank god, ukraine has still not beenn permitted to fire Long Range Missiles Deep Into Dussia, which as Russia has said, they have no option but to Consider as a Nuclear Strike, and Launch everything while that missile still hasn't hit the Ground . Things look up, the World is a mu h Safer place Today, and hopefully it stillmis for allmof us Tomorrow. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob, 🤔🌟🌟🌟❤️⛵️
One of my favourite boat builders I own the 40 open and plan to upgrade to this boat next year.
They are one of our favourites too, we love the 40, perfect size for us.
I actually quite like the look of this model. As an out and out mono sailor I would like to see what you think when you do the test sail of how it feels sailing her, especially in respect of the helm positions. I guess your comment on owners and flybridges and the difficulty in packing away the main is rarely an issue as they would be wasting a stack pack performance orientated sail apposed to a furling main which there isn't much left once the boom is raised so high as to clear the fly bridge. Thanks for squeezing this tour in at the end of a busy day.
We can't wait to get out sailing one of these 48's. Toby Hodges took a 44 open out a few years ago and loved it.
More videos from the test sails please
Thoughtful delivery thanks. I like the potential flexibility in the 44 and this. How far can this pushed. Meaning a couple of people sometimes. Then family plus several kids at other times. Old sail boats were great at this. I blame marketing brochures that need to define spaces for particular activities.
I recon a couple would be able to handle this size, we will have to see on the test sail?
Speed dating for a lovely catamaran!
Ha Ha, love that idea.
Hi! Nice cat, the bar is always a good idea :) I also don't like those "kid's cabans" on the top of the roof. Separate showers and heads make much more sense, specially in cats, where ambients are always longer than larger. By the way, I'm curious to see the test sail, it seems to be good at sea, in terms of performance, for the hulls are "thinner". Thanks for the video, habe some well deserved rest and I'll see you on the next! Fair winds!
We are looking forward to the test too.
Lovely boat. One word sums it up: NICE! 😅 Sorry, just tryin to pass on some comic energy to you. I'm actually fairly drained myself...I think for me it's the change of season. So, I actuallly do like the layout and the decor here. But hey, was wondering, I get the benefit of pushing the helms way back, to open up the rear seating area, as well as keep the main interior area roomy (a big plus to have the continuity of both) but... would you feel safe with big following seas out in the blue water in the middle of a moonless night?
Thanks for sending the energy, 😁😍I would feel safe as my first mate Auto P would be on the helm while I was concentrating on my Tea and biscuits.
@SVTONICBoatWives LOL - as long as you keep your tea and biscuits at the salon's station. Suggest that way way aft helms, as on this pretty 48, shall now be officially ordained a GT Helm in the regs, referring to the standard gin and tonic fair-weather seat, for the similar vantage point but also because a bit of liquid courage always helps when needed lol❤️
PS. that Natitech 44 sounds interesting, despite being a Cruising Monohull Dyed in the wool,guy, and maybe I should have added that one of the issues caused for Downwind Sailing Catamarans may be caused by the Wind Shading effect on head Sails that having very large Main Sails witha big hard to control Boom can Cause ? Igor does make a point that inadequately sized Mainsheet Tracks certainly don't seem to be helping , and he agreescwith my point about in Mast Furling being a much better option. By the way, I would rathervseevyou checkingba boat out, than watch the start off a Silly Sailboat Race, givenbhow opposed to Sailboat Racing due to the serious negative effects Sailbost Racing is having on Cruising Sailboat design and Construction. But as usual, that's just me. 😀🌟🌟🌟👍⛵️❤️
Hi guyesses 🙂 you just won a repeat Patreon Subscription, in good news, my Bank account didn’t melt down, so get yourselves a nice bottle of wine. Cheers. Bob. 🥂😊🌟🌟🌟👍⛵️❤️
Thank you Bob, but please you are one of our number one subscribers from day one so you can join for free. We will get links sorted out and then will send you content etc at no cost.
@SVTONICBoatWives Much appreciated, and thinking positive Things are starting to move at last - though starting by the the price going down 😀 - for Silver, so there is a chance for Cash support in the Future, and things just might get a lot better for all of us starting in about 3 months ? Massive Events are already speeding up behind the Scenes from what I am Hearing, and Same old zsame old is ending. I am actually feeling more positive now than I have since the 1970's believe it or not. All the Best. Bob. 🤔🌟🌟🌟👍⛵️❤️
PS. Sadly it will be my last Patreon Subscription for a while. ☹️
As Someone who Catamarans Normally Hate, due to most of them basically Sucking Horribly at what Sailboats are supposed to Do, there is so much to like with Nautitech, frankly even I could get on with one, as Natitech have totally tamed Catamaran Motion, as have the Catana Ocean range, Leppard do a pretty decent job as well, but they have a nasty expensive problem with Very large zsections of Glazing Delaminating from UV exposure, which by comparison this Nautitech has sane Size and Shaped Windows, which even if there is a problem should cost a heck of a lot less to Replace- plus Window shading could well be good enough anyway Frankly. Another very large Complaint with All catamarans pretty much - having to clamber around on Roof Tops because idiots specify Classic Masts, is easily resolved by owners demanding in Mast Furling with a Good design of Main Sail, and then everything can be handled from the Helm. Unbelievably, Nautitech and Catana are both excellent at Sailing Upwind, but Igor Stropnik has asked Catamaran Manufacturers how the hell are their Catamarans supposed to be Sailed properly DownWind, which they need to do for Downwind Trade Wind Sailing when Crossing. Just guessing Oceans. Just Guessing, but this might just be assisted by not over Canvassing the Main Sail, by not having an over large Boom, along with in Mast Furling, might go a long way towards assisting with this, as Boom Handling did seem to play a part in this issue from memory. Apparently the Fad for Classic Masts on Catamarans, is entirely concerned with looks, which to me is Daft. Great Tour of a great Catamaran, tough being a Fussy .pants who likes smaller Sailboats, if getting one, I would probably go for the Nautitech 40 Open ? As a Side note, and this may seem odd, but as Sailing was among things heading for a Huge Crash in the Coming Economic Collapse, along with Property and Fiat Currencies The Election of Trump might just Dramatically Reduce this, though a very bumpy road still ahead. By the middle of 2025, the entire World may well be in a much better shape, though China, and its Debt to GDP ratio, is really Concerning, plus the threat of Nuclear War has dropped Wonderfully. I don't think people appreciate jut how Close Three Suicidalm idiotts - Keir Starmer, David Lammy, and Joe Biden took us within a Whisker of Starting Nuclear War, OnlynStopped bybthe Pentagon Saying Hell No, and that was followed by another Suicidal idiot , the Head of NATO Almostt doing the Same, bu Also had to have been slapped down by the Pentagon as well, because weeks later, thank god, ukraine has still not beenn permitted to fire Long Range Missiles Deep Into Dussia, which as Russia has said, they have no option but to Consider as a Nuclear Strike, and Launch everything while that missile still hasn't hit the Ground . Things look up, the World is a mu h Safer place Today, and hopefully it stillmis for allmof us Tomorrow. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob, 🤔🌟🌟🌟❤️⛵️
funny that real idiots would blame the west but, not the real big idiot putin for starting the war .