🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍 thank you so much!!!! This is very nice and appreciated! 😊😊

Thank you for your unwavering support 😊😊🙏🙏

Wonderful advice!! Thank you so much for watching and for commenting!! Hope to see you out there in the ocean!!

Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊😊😊🙏🙏🤩

Thank you so much!! We really appreciate your comment and the time you took to watch the video! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Definitely 😊😊😊 it was pretty tricky!!

@@HarborsUnknown Has no one ever suggested that sort of addition.. I see so many docks jetties and warfs for leisure and light working boats and they are all made like industrial stuff with no shielding.. Imagine a carbon hull getting gouged and dragged against raw cast concrete or rocks like these. It's bad enough if they use old slings..

😊😊😊 I am sure they are aware, they are constantly improving their infrastructure and as you can imagine in these remote islands it’s not an easy feat. 😊😊 they also are very versed at helping getting in there. Thank you, we appreciate your comments and your viewership 🙏🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩

😊😊😊thank you so much!! 😊😊

Thank you 😊 so much for your enduring support and encouragement!! 😊😊😍😍🤩🤩❤️❤️

Hey, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. We totally get where you’re coming from-steering is critical, no doubt about it. In the early stages of any new model, there’s always a balance to strike between weight, efficiency, and robustness. The goal is to make these boats as fast and agile as possible while ensuring they can withstand the rigors of the sea. Sometimes, that balance needs fine-tuning 😀😀🤣 and Seawind has been proactive in addressing those needs. You’re right; things could have gone south, and we’re grateful for the support we’ve received. These experiences remind us why it’s so important to know your boat inside and out. Honestly, the best boat is the one you own outright, the one you’re completely familiar with, and the one that’s proven to be a trusted companion on many adventures. It sounds like you have one and that’s how we feel about Wanderlust. Thanks so much for your kind words and for sticking with us. We’re excited to keep sharing our journey with you, and we hope you’ll keep following along!

😊😊😊 awesome boats! 😊😊

😊😊😊 thank you!! Great company 😊😊

Thank you Joan!!! We couldn’t have done it without you!! ❤️❤️❤️

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Thank you for recognizing that!! It’s interesting how few understand that building a boat is not at all like building a car on an assembly line. New hulls will have issues and only companies that stay in touch and work with customers can understand and fix problems as they appear. There is no such a thing as model without problems of some sorts, unless the boat stays at the dock most of the time. Crossing oceans you get banged around at high speeds, catamarans feel torsion and pressure in rigging much more than monohulls and the stress on structures is real. In our case the dagger style rudder was subject of forces that were not clearly understood until a few boats did some serious blue water sailing. Seawind worked with us and addressed the issue, that’s all we can say. 😊😊😊

Definitely not, a brand new design and system, thanks for watching 😊😊 we hope you keep following our journey and watch what happens in the future. 😀😀

Thanks for your thoughts and for watching our channel-there are plenty of boats out there, and everyone finds the one that suits their needs best. We’d love to cross wakes with you out on the ocean someday. Thanks again for being part of our journey!

Thank you 😊😊🤩🤩😍😍

Thank you for watching and following our channel!! 😊😊😊 w have an InstantPot Evo duo plus 8 quarts. It more than you need for two people, but for the nearly the same amount of energy we cook a few meal and freeze what we don’t eat. Nothing beats openings up the freezer to defrost some minestrone when you are in passage 😊🤣🤣 I think that the model we have has been replaced with this amzn.to/4dCWeWS

@@HarborsUnknown Thanks a lot for your quick response. It makes sense to cook more than one meal. Thanks a lot.

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Thanks, Will, for offering to hand steer with us-hopefully, it’ll never be necessary, but if it ever is, we know who to call! We’re feeling good about this fix finally sticking, but having you on board would definitely make the miles a lot more fun. You’re dead right about buying something that’s been through the wringer. Wanderlust has proven her worth, and we wouldn’t trade her for anything. Thanks for always having our back-here’s to smoother sailing from here on out!

You’re spot on with the weakest link theory-it’s a reality in engineering that we can’t ignore. Every system has that one point where the stress can tip things over the edge. But I’m happy to say that after thousands of hard miles, both us and other boats with similar setups are holding strong without any issues. As for the rudder design, you’re right-it does create higher loads, which can push the limits of everything connected to it. But so far, it looks like we’ve found a balance, and the system’s been solid. Thanks for your insight-it’s always good to keep these things in mind when pushing a boat to its limits. Appreciate the thoughtful comment! 😊😊😊

Thanks for your input, We appreciate it how you stand up for us!! I believe that Mike wasn’t trying to pass the buck. He was being upfront about the root of the issue was how the system was designed undersized, rather than how the parts were manufactured. Ultimately accepting full responsibility!! We’re all about learning from these experiences and coming out stronger. Thanks again for keeping the discussion going!

🤩🤩😳🙏🙏💪💪💪 thank you !!

Thank you 😍😍😍

😊😊😊 thank you !!

You are an absolute legend! Thank you so much for following our journey! We’ll post when we’re planning to be in Australia so we can meet. 😊

Pretty crazy, right?! Thanks so much for watching!!

You nailed it!! Boats are big money, but if you accept that, they give back in ways money can’t measure. Thanks for the reminder to keep perspective. 😊😊😊💪💪🙏🙏

I hear you, and I appreciate your concern, but I’ve got to say-Seawind’s construction is far from a pile of junk. Yeah, we had some early issues, but once we got past that, the boat has proven to be solid and reliable. They’ve built a strong, well-crafted vessel that’s taken us through some serious conditions. And when things did need tweaking, Seawind didn’t just walk away-they made sure we were taken care of. In our experience, they stand behind their boats and their customers. Thanks for the good vibes, and here’s to smoother sailing ahead!

If the rudders had been tradition geometry then the system would have been fine it is the use of cassette rudders & their geometry that causes the very high loadings especially with a fast boat!

Thanks for your insight-you’re absolutely right. The dagger-style rudder design offers benefits, like shallow water navigation, reduced drag, and better performance, (especially upwind), and ease of inspection to name a few. But it also introduces unique challenges as you correctly point out. I believe that the engineers didn’t fully anticipate the exponentially higher forces that come with this type of geometry. If the rudders had been of traditional geometry, the system likely would have handled things just fine. Thanks for pointing that out and for contributing to the conversation!

It’s great that the broker from Leopard took care of you with that secondary autopilot. Having that backup is definitely a smart move. Seawind did the same for us-they installed a second autopilot too. We haven’t had the chance to wire it up yet, but that’s on our to-do list when we get to New Zealand. It’s all about being ready for whatever the ocean throws at us, right? Here’s to both our boats staying out of trouble from here on. Thanks for the good vibes-looking forward to catching up on the water! 😊😊💪💪

A comment from a real sailor!!! You know it mate!! 😊😊💪💪🙏🙏

Thank you!!

That was coming from real life experience!! Thank you for watching and for commenting brother. We miss you immensely 😊😊😊

🤣🤣 that’s awesome!! Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment. I’d love me a trailer 😊😊😊

😊😊😊 Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from, and I love that you care so much about safety-it’s something we all think about out here. It’d be awesome if boat builders could do the same kind of testing that car companies do, but boats are a different game. Each one’s almost a custom job, made to take on the wild stuff the ocean throws at us. What you’re saying really hits home, though-it’s a reminder that we’ve gotta keep pushing for better and safer designs. Every trip teaches us something new, and that’s how we all get better. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts-they’re spot on.

@@HarborsUnknown just one additional comment: we are talking here about mass production boats. Not single hand crafted versions. I am a automotive supply chain expert. It start with having manufacturing peocess in place which dont allow failors or using supplier parts out of specs (which of corse would need to have a boat supplier to define specs and testing procedures, which again is not the standard today and barely to find at boat builders development or Q departments. I have seen many Cat and Monohull production facilities. There is much to improve. Doesnt matter what company. You name it

I hear you, and you’re right-there’s always room for improvement in boat building. Just to clarify, though, the Seawind 1600 isn’t mass-produced; they only build about two hulls a year until recently and up to three this year. That means each one gets a lot of hands-on attention. It’s not perfect, but for what they’re working with, Seawind is putting out a solid product. Thanks for your insights-appreciate the perspective!

Great episode and thanks for taking us through the steering saga. For future reference, the seizing of the ss316 lock nut is very common if lube is not used and the nut is tightened too fast. It's called galling, the friction actually melts the surface of the threads and when you stop turning it welds the nut and screw together. Use Lanotech or lithium grease to prevent it and use a torque wrench for correct tightening specs. See you in an anchorage somewhere...

Thank you so much!!! I learned that the hard way 🤣 that’s exactly what happened! It would be awesome to share an anchorage with you !!

Thank you for watching and for commenting!! It took time to conduct a proper review and FME testing but the idea was to do it once and for all. We were offered earlier slots but they did not fit in our plans. They are a solid company!! 😊😊

Thank you so much Joe!! 😊🎉🤩

Thank you! 😊

Exactly! We’ve been putting it to the test and will report back. Thanks for watching!

Kraken’s a solid choice, no doubt about it. Those boats are built like tanks-seriously designed for the long haul. If you’re looking for something that can handle whatever the ocean throws at you, Kraken’s got you covered. But hey, whatever you choose, it’s all about getting out there and living the adventure. Hope to see you on the water, whichever deck you’re standing on!

@@HarborsUnknown, I agree. I like the Kraken because of its smooth ride through the water. Catamarans glide over the waves, and most modern monohulls skip over them (making them noisy in rough weather), but the Kraken cuts through them due to its weight and hull shape. Not to mention, I can upgrade things like dual autopilots, fuel filtering, etc.

I hear you, and I respect that philosophy. A boat that cuts through waves with grace. Understanding the importance of weight and hull shape, especially in rough seas. Moitessier said it best: “The pleasure of the voyage is in the feel of the boat moving through the water.” You’ve clearly thought this through-thanks for sharing! Fair winds and smooth sailing! Hope to speak with you about our next video!! 😊😊😊

We hope so too! Yes, Seawind did come through for us. 😊 It seems aluminum construction has become very popular. Lots of options will have the kinks worked out just in time for you to get out on the water. 😊 Thanks for watching!

Absolutely!

😊😊 she does move quite briskly and that was part of the engineering miscalculation. The pressure on those rudders becomes suddenly exponential when you are sailing in the teens. We love it!!!

It has been so far! Thanks for watching!!

Definitely!

We are!

Seawind does work to come up with a solution. We’ve heard through the grapevine many other manufacturers don’t so we feel quite fortunate. 😊

Thanks so much! The other choice was to park the boat somewhere for a long time and we didn’t want you to do that so we just dug our heels in and got through it. Definitely wasn’t fun though!

Thanks so much Tim! 😊

We feel the same way!

It’s been a pretty crazy ride. Thank you!

@@HarborsUnknown well enjoy Fiji for now, also I will never worry about only having a can of spinach left for dinner again! LOL

@Shibalvr 😂😂😂 we’re going to be eating a few of those spinach pies over the next couple weeks! Thank you!