Mark - so I watched a few times and the question that keeps coming up (2 me) is “ Is 6 kw (recharge) and 10kw (motor) the right size?” at 40 hp, load seems to be not as matched as it could be to the engines. A knee in the curve from your present data could yield a 15kw motor with 10kw charging places you in a 7 day sweet spot given other parameters are constant with a charge capability that could come from a 90kw alternator as well for light loaded (at anchor) efficiency.

HI Mark, this is very interesting! I have questions: At 10:20 the table shows a 1.2Gal/h burn rate at 1800RPM. The generator is engaged in this scenario. According to my reading, it only generates 1.2kWh at this point (5.2kWh-4kWh = 1.2kWh). I assume 1800 RPM is about 60% engine load. At what RPM do the generators generate near the rated power of 6kWh? Of the 1.2gal/h, how much is consumed by the generation mode? Thank you 😊

I greatly appreciate all the work you did to gather this data. Thank you for that. Please correct one technical error in your terminology. The storage capacity of a battery is measured in kiloWattHours, not kiloWatts. This is analogous to a diesel tank's capacity in gallons. The only time you got this right was at the marina shore power cost of $ .30 per kiloWattHour. Of course I can understand that when you say your battery bank has a max capacity of 40 kiloWatts, and a working capacity of 32 kiloWatts, that you really mean kiloWattHours, so the information is still usable, but really you should fix this.

Awesome, thanks for these videos

That’s awesome.

It’s so refreshing to get fact based analysis that considers “real cruising” scenarios. Thanks for helping to dispel myths and to reinforce my vote for Antares!

Mark, So sorry I missed this roundtable. Great vlog here though so real sorry I missed it.

Great episode. We love the comfort of the Antares underway or at anchor watching the sunset behind a tropical island. We've always had good average speeds while still on a relaxing sail.

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Hi do you know if antares can do an all elect drive system

I think you are the perfect Antares ambassador! Going to miss your S/V Field Trip vlogs.

Stunning Cat.)

Really really love this. As we have owned a previous cat and just purchased an Antares the support online and in person is absolutely huge and one of the reasons we wanted an Antares. Owning a Dean Catamaran (which we loved) was very difficult in getting support as the company went bankrupt so everything was very difficult to replace / repair. The network that has been built and the passion for Antares is SO very important and love there is time and energy spent within this area to ensure the transition process from land to sea is as seamless as possible! Keep up the great work.

Antares is a fantastic live aboard. We love ours.

Would love to have one, no way I can afford a new one., will hopefully be a newer used one but still a few years out. Thanks for the video.

Planning now for retirement (16 years to go, lol) and hope to be in an Antares. Thanks for these round table videos. Priceless.

This is a great video to shed light on owner's perspective as to why and how they made the decision to move forward with full-time sailing. While I may only be able to live vicariously through others who are circumnavigating or otherwise living their sailing dreams, I've spent some amount of time researching catamarans and fell in love with Antares very early. The design, layout, liveaboard features and considerations for blue water cruising for couples are second to none! All comparisons came back to this particular catamaran.

Great boats,)

beautiful boat and the music is very interesting .)

Very useful forum, thanks! Could we get the link to the 5 day mechanics course Jason took in Southern England?

One day hopefully

Hi guys can you get an all electric antares catamaran yet

This was a fantastic video. We really enjoyed hearing from current (and past) owners. Where is information posted regarding the additional forum sessions if one would like to participate live?

Thanks so much for opening this up to those just starting the search. Antares is the only cat that we think the interior is like a home. Can't wait till the next session.

Great Video. Not an owner yet but working on it.

So hope I can swing one when I retire. 🙏

Thanks a lot for putting this together. We weren't able to make the call in "real time" but watched it this morning and some great advice. My wife and I are taking ownership of a new Antares in early of 2021 and many of the changes that you discussed we are incorporating into our boat. New salon, lithium, extended hardtop, etc... Very excited! Is it possible that we can be added to the Antares Owners Forum as well? We aren't owners at the moment but will be in several months. Would love to be a part of it!

Mark what do you think of the NZ lithium setup? Was it juice? I live in Nz and building a cat

Happy all the owners are happy !! It is as it should be !!

Is the external oil change equipment for the engines?

Can you do more updated, in-depth, information videos? Beth did two really nice overview (exterior & interior) but would like more like on storage, extras/options, etc...

Love the engines in the middle of the hulls. Shaft drive is by far the best. Everyone I know who own a catamaran with sail drives have had so many issues.

Such a safe and beautifully built catamaran. Love them.

Can you still get a colored hull in lieu of white? (Like "Ona"

what is a "screecher" that you refer to? is it a type of jib or genoa?, or is it a gennaker? as I have not heard that name before.

That was awesome. Thanks much for introducing me to the Antares. Cheers all

“ True beauty is found in smart design “. Couldn’t agree more . I will use this quote from now on .

what material are the fuel tanks constructed of?

One day my friend, one day.

I've always loved Antares, do ya'll have any plans to make a larger Cat though? Thanks.

Hi guys That's a good idea with the showers and new ideas

Great video. Love the Antares layout.

Excellent job Beth. Love the Antares. I've been following Antares for many years and agree that it is one of the best liveaboards out there.

Great hard top refinements

I love the galley down arrangement. Smart.

Great job Beth!

Thanks Beth. Great job but I would love an updated complete review of this boat.

I like the idea of a galley in the main saloon but I’m coming around to your perspective on having it below as it is bigger and more like a "real" kitchen. Beautiful boat.

You make a beautiful boat. I hope to get on one someday.

One day.....one day..... wont be a new one but will have one, one day. Love the layout and design. A true blue water capable couples cruising boat.