$1M Charter Catamaran Conversion -PART 2- Top Secret (electric) Boat Tour

Part 1: • $1M Charter Catamaran ...
0:00 Galley and Salon
1:45 Starboard Side Guest Cabins
3:00 Study / Office (Mistake)
5:00 Owners Cabin
7:20 Systems Room, Spectra Watermaker, Inverters and Batteries
10:00 How much this cost, time and investment
14:00 Electric Drives are the Future
This is the kind of project I would take on if time and money were no object. This is not your average charter catamaran conversion. We deep-dive into the details of the Voyage 580, Top Secret.
Four electric motors, the biggest solar array I've ever seen, a massive lithium battery bank, and a million dollar investment, the boat is remarkable and so is the owner Rean Snyman, who along with friends and a couple laborers, completely rebuilt the boat in two years. It's an amazing boat.
I learned a lot talking to Rean about Top Secret. We get into the nitty-gritty in this walk through, talking details about carpentry, paint, gelcoat, wiring, A/C, electric drives from OceanVolt, sail handling, etc., etc. Prepare to geek out a bit on boats and systems!
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[@GGB_777]

This captain is laudable, not for his boat or financial status, but for his intelligence, clarity of thought, earnestness and knowledge.

[@jarateman6427]

I didn't know what laudable meant. LOL but after looking it up I completely agree. Awesome and Very informative video!!

[@elis51501]

100%, to have your “Captain” / owner/builder be so well versed in all aspects of his catamaran home would be so comforting especially when something went wrong at sea. I am nothing but impressed with him and his vision and knowledge of sailing and being 1 with his beautiful cat.

[@MarleyMarlz1234]

Came here to say this. Wow.

[@joahyoga1995]

This guy seems super smart - and I like his style. Fun to here him talk.

[@TheOKellys]

Yes, very smart guy, but also a very cool dude.

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@TheOKellys Ive watch these Top Secret episodes several times...it struck me from the start...how yanks are stuck in the past...imperial meassures, gallons!...120v networks...amps :-?...a kilowatt...IS a measure of energy used OR created in...here it is...one hour...THERES NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KILOWATT and a kilowatt hour...whats the point of a kilowatt hour...stuck in "amp hour" thinking...amps ONLY apply for determining your cable size!. Do LOVE your channel though...youre a thinker! with bloody good sense...cheers from littleol NZ...home if THE cup

[@swooosh9]

@@Errol.C-nz Actually, there is a difference: a kilowatt is a thousand Watts (a.k.a. Joules per second), and it is used to measure POWER which is the rate of doing work, or density of energy per unit of time. Kilowatt-hour or kWh is a unit of total ENERGY consumed or produced (also measured in Joules), at least in classical mechanics and physics - from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@swooosh9 its not the rate of energy...you cant use a kw in a minute...its always a measure in an hour...1 kilowatt, is the same as 1 kilowatt hour

[@swooosh9]

@@Errol.C-nz www.energylens.com/articles/kw-and-kwh read a textbook, or at least Wikipedia. Although.... you may just be hopeless...

[@MrQuigley26]

Nicely done. Top Secret is awesome for allowing you to “interview” them with the tour. This 2 part series will go viral amongst us trying to learn about cats and electric motors! Thanks for sharing your experiences in your build and Very, VERY nice build Top Secret!

[@TheOKellys]

You think? Well, I was sure inspired by the boat (and by Rean) when we first met them last year. It's still unbelievable to me that he got all that done in two years. Amazing.

[@CaptainPetrolburner]

Conversation around 17:00 was amazing. The regen moderating the shock to the rig while surfing was something I wouldn’t have thought of on my own.

[@Niagra2011]

Nick, you did an amazing job on this two part interview! You asked all the right questions and everything was top notch! Rean is an intelligent man and has an absolutely beautiful home on the water. His design ideas and changes are done showing usefulness, energy efficient, and almost off the grid not to mention that yacht is a work of art! Well done Rean and Nick!

[@TheOKellys]

Appreciate that. Not only a brilliant guy, but also just a good dude. It’s an inspiring boat.

[@brianmclellan1087]

Great guy and informative. I liked the fact he wasn’t shy about the various costs of boat.

[@YourRoyalHighness]

This guy is amazing, I could listen to him for days talking about his boat. His experience and insight is incalculable.

[@roryblake3232]

Great series, 2 likeable, bright, enthusiastic people. A credit to youtube.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you very much for that. Appreciate it. Nick

[@seraphimsanctuary]

This series is the best I have ever seen on a modern refit.

[@raeganwilliams5579]

This guy!!! I cannot tell you how much I’ve enjoyed these videos. Thanks so much for a fresh and informative look. If it works for you guys, please keep making your great videos! They are so refreshing in a ‘sea’ of not a lot of info. Thanks so much!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Reagan. Appreciate that. We will try to keep the vids informative, but also weave in a bit of day-to-day vlog-ish sort of stuff too. Hopefully keep a good balance.

[@grassibruno]

Nick! In terms of “content”, I think this is the best KZbin video I have ever watched! Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us!! Seriously! Top Secret captain, I truly admire your work, humbleness in the communicating all the data and dedication! Awesome!

[@TheOKellys]

Woah man! Thank you! Seriously! Rean's work and generosity with sharing it with us is what made this video good. Thanks Bruno!

[@Shamwari1960]

Superb video, great content, informative, relevant and above all real in every respect - congrats on a brilliant edition

[@trekano9849]

I tend to agree with those sentiments, I am not wowed by much and this one for me is A+

[@stevel7465]

Nick, your videos just get better and better. He should be your video partner full time, he is great to watch and you 2 have a great conversation. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada

[@larrymeyer2917]

Steve L where in Canada? I’m in Sidney and agree with most of the setup other than safety, you need continuous power and would have a ......DC genset capable of giving me power to run from bad weather. Coastal cruising, no issue, unless you on the west coast of USA.

[@mammacatta]

And now I know I want an elecrtic engine for my future cat. I hope it will be affordable in 5 years. Thaks A LOT, this was a very good serie.

[@williammorgan8545]

So, I’m in home isolation and watching sailing videos….for several days now. Very inspiring. This guy seems to have solved every problem I have envisioned. If you had not already answered my questions, he did with impressive detail. Great video. I hope you can connect with him again. Thanks for providing this content.

[@paulp7365]

What an engineering genius. Now I know you need a lot more knowledge than I thought to have an efficient boat.

[@AlanCzajkowski]

totally agree with the comment on electric being the future, with diesel as backup ... boat manufacturers need to take this more seriously

[@TheOKellys]

They'll come around. I think the market is there, especially among real, dedicated sailors.

[@Stubones999]

Nick, these two videos on Top Secret have been the best and most informative videos I've watched on the subject! I like this guy's honest and to the point information.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Stuart. Rean is a great guy. I learned a lot too! Appreciate the note!

[@sailingthescarletibis]

Some friends and I chartered Top Secret from Voyage many years ago. It was a great boat then, but now?... Wow, totally unrecognizable. What an incredible job they've done. Great video series on the refit! Thanks!

[@TheOKellys]

Depending on when, it could have been the same boat. I'm pretty sure he owned it the whole time. I don't think there is ANYTHING about that boat the resembles the original. Pretty amazing, eh?

[@todaysrealhealth8038]

that is so cool.

[@mellovox]

Unbelievably beautiful boat. This is the direction catamarans should be moving in and more like it should be available to purchase. Best sailing episode I’ve seen in ages, well done.

[@todaysrealhealth8038]

Loved Raen's honesty and both your interview and tour style.

[@davidward7561]

Thanks so much for sharing what you've learned from the gentleman who was kind enough to spend the time he did describing his build, sharing advantages and disadvantages of his setup and how he would do things differently if he were to do it again. VERY INFORMATIVE. Thanks, Nick!!!

[@TheOKellys]

I know. Rean is quite generous to have shared his knowledge with me/us. Thank you for the kind words. It is appreciated! Nick

[@christim4941]

@@TheOKellys South African hospitality ... 😄

[@chrismitchell3294]

Nick, this is the third time I have watched this video. Rean is a very special person, skilled, intelligent, driven and very clever! Very inspiring as he has brought the future to the now - 'a viable electric / solar long range cruiser. Excellent video! Thanks Nick!!!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Chris, pretty much hit the nail on the head. Also just a real good dude. He definitely inspired me. I definitely want to try a solar-electric drive cat someday myself. Thanks for the note, Nick

[@davidturner8301]

@@TheOKellysalso great how Rean used so many innovative lightweight materials that still function well and look beautiful :-)

[@mcd858]

Absolutely brilliant & informative. Thanks, Nick!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you. Rean is a brilliant guy. Just had to (try to) point the camera in the right direction.

[@trekano9849]

Thank you to both of you guys for bringing this overview and information to a public forum, your narration/interview style is great! The quality of the workmanship is beautiful, and I appreciate that inspecting the boat via KZbin doesn’t give a true picture of what it is like in real life. I am planning a catamaran purchase, and you have definitely open my eyes to electric propulsion.

[@seanruffolo6083]

All electric, bidet, regenerative props... this man has all of my dream cat ideas already manifested.

[@Supe063]

Totally impressed .... wow! Not just the Cat either, which is stunning. The video (score, production, editing, questions etc) is better even than a lot of "professional" magazines. Fair winds for your northbound sail!

[@TheOKellys]

Wow! Thank you. When I get back to the States and good wifi, I'll put all these tracks on Soundcloud in case anyone else wants to use them. Appreciate the compliment! Nick

[@careylogan8455]

these 2 videos are probably the most important and informative on the issue of electric vs. diesel drive systems. what an AMAZING boat!! the only thing that I saw that I would change are all the sharp corners. I cannot get over how beautifully built and laid out this vessel is. Amazing, simply amazing!!! thank you for bring this to our attention. Luv ya guys.

[@MrJhchrist]

Nope! The old guys still tell me it can't be done, electric and solar are some kind of Chinese conspiracy! (yes, that is sarcasm you hear) Well done vid, very well done boat, thanks for sharing!

[@maximaleffort]

Thank you to both families for opening up for the tour. Love the tech and personal engineering. This adventure was pure magic. Many happy returns!

[@ek9772]

Thank you for part 1 and part 2 There is so much wisdom and knowledge in these two videos.

[@TheOKellys]

I know. I learned a lot too.

[@kamerakasino6750]

That dude needs an electric boat sponsorship right now! Again, super informative! Very interesting stuff.

[@island7458]

First, why in the world did I want this information to go longer than it did?!? Second, this is the equivalent of gold... Thank you guys for the effort. Keep up the good work!

[@donplaistow4974]

Absolutely brilliant! Love the well thought out design and reasoning behind the decisions. Diesel-electric has been in use since at least the WWII era submarines and is also used in nearly all locomotives in the US; this is not at all crazy. As battery prices come down and storage capacity goes up, this will become the standard.

[@notwrk]

Nick, thanks to you, Rean and Mari for an awesome couple of episodes! I learned so much and it radically changed my views towards even house electrics on a cat.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Alan. I learn so much (what to do, what NOT to do) from talking to owners and being really observant on other people's boats. This was very generous of Rean to do.

[@clayfarnet970]

I love everything about the boat. One of the biggest pluses for me is no diesel exhaust fumes. The only negative is, it's so a cool and comfortable, everyone in the anchorage what's to be on it. 😂😂 I have to say, I really have been enjoying your channel. Every episode is a reminder of how much more I need to learn. Thanks guys! 👍👍👍

[@TheOKellys]

The learning never stops for me. That's what I like about this cruising lifestyle. Appreciate your kind words. We feel very fortunate to be able to do this and amazed that we can share it on KZbin so easily. Thanks for the note!

[@ShunyataGuy]

The two best videos I've seen on the subject(s). Smart guy and really, really pleasant. How great that he was happy to share all of that knowledge and experience. The info about electric propulsion and electric things, in general, as well as general philosophy about doing a refit, was invaluable. These are reference videos.

[@TheOKellys]

Wow, thank you. That's a very high compliment. Yeh, Rean is the real deal. Just started a new project....I'm going to have to catch up with him again and check it out!

[@narsisco2010]

Very impressive boat and a VERY impressive captain. He’s the guy you want as your best friend and advisor. I’ve been watching many many videos on the cruising lifestyle over the last few months as I contemplate a new era in my life and have seen some great presentations by some obviously very experienced and thoughtful folks, but I have to say that I learned more in this 2 part video than I did with many others. Rean’s knowledge, expertise, vision... and really... his self-awareness translated into an exceptional redesign and an amazingly livable cat. I have a feeling that I will return to this video many times over the next couple of years as I work toward realizing my vision. Thanks so much for taking the time to create this highly-detailed, informative, and entertaining video. The more I learn of the Cruiser community, the more I want to become part of it!

[@timo2905]

Best interview and commentary I have seen yet on electric marine applications. The captain is super knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing. Great interview. Will have to rewatch.

[@twrayl2002]

This is an awesome video. It is inspiring especially for future electric sailing.

[@robertwatters6026]

Loads of useful information on the electric side especially! Thank you for this 2 part video to all concerned!!!

[@GoodkatNW]

This gent is fantastic, so HAPPY. Please do more of these

[@robertflindall4692]

I'm absolutely in love with this catamaran! Well done. It's simply amazing.

[@TheOKellys]

Pretty sweet, eh?

[@robertflindall4692]

@@TheOKellys Sweet is an understatement! Thanks for sharing the boat tour. I learned quite a bit!

[@douglasrussell5098]

Best looking boat I have ever seen! Impressive!

[@corypride]

EXTREMELY informative! I didn't have a clue what you were talking about most of the time but it was still revelatory. Thanks.

[@dougmoore9230]

Great interview. Super interesting. Well done and well worth watching. Congratulations!

[@kpayton2001]

I could listen to this guy talk about boats all day

[@TheOKellys]

Me too

[@2peter5679]

I don't normally comment on Videos, but this one takes the cake. Thanks to the owner/builder & the interviewer. Wow....Amazing!!!!!

[@patience8884]

This episode may have been the most informative one I've seen. Really good information. I learned so much. I'm very interested in the cardboard cabinet door creation, etc. Good stuff man! Thank you!

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

This guy is a natural and fully clued up ...he knows where things are going and the technology is going to go his way even more and faster..since this was made. 😎

[@acena]

Interesting comment regarding boat manufactures who ignore electric motors will be left behind. Frik, from Sailing Sisu, considered electric. Frik said the Leopard CEO called him personally to say he wouldn't let the boat leave the dock with electric motors. The car companies had the same attitude of wanting to kill electric cars. Now, we all know that petrol cars days are numbered. Maybe there is a financial incentive for boat mfg to keep putting diesel motors in boats. It's pioneers l like this guy that moves the ball forward. Everyone trying to cram in as much solar as possible with varying mechanical and aesthetic results. Boats should now be designed with solar in mind.

[@TheOKellys]

I think there is just a lot of momentum with builders. They get their systems working relatively well and then new tech comes along and disrupts it. Builders are like the rest of us...they get good at something and they want to keep doing it that way. But it will change. Voyage appears to be pioneering this. It isn't going to work in all applications. Big diesels still have their place, but for sailors who like to sail on boats that can sail well, this is the future for sure. I have no doubts that manufacturers (maybe Leopard, maybe not) will meet the demand. It may be ten years out, maybe twenty. But I am old enough to remember when electric cars could only go about 60 miles. It wasn't that long ago. Once they could go 150, the game changed.

[@casparharte]

@@TheOKellys surfboard shapes for nar present IMO. I can drive my family from London to North Wales and still have half a tank full of liquid fuel, EVs can't do that without charging, then there is the cost that is next level for EVs. Like I said Horses for courses, surfboard shapes for condition of the surf, ect. Then, you got to factor in the amazing cost of going electric. Sailing is different set of variables, remember that industrially the marine diesel turbine engine is one of the great engines of all time, even modern submarines use them. So there is alot going on, and liquid fuel is great at what it can do IMO

[@Acrowat40]

love the channel - and this guy is super informative and really interesting interviewee. Thanks both for the time producing these!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Philip, we love having you along for the ride. I miss those guys already!

[@stuartsimmons956]

The best, I repeat the best videos yet. This is the future and extremely inspiring. Keep this coming.

[@TheOKellys]

Wow, thank you Stuart. It is the future. If my Yanmars weren't in such good shape... Appreciate the kind words. Nick

[@forsuccessforlife7441]

My new favorite hosts - and Top Secret - what an amazing sailing genius!!!! Thanks!!!

[@deadstick8863]

Wow. That boat is fantastic. Exactly what I would like to do. Very good two videos. Very in depth. Great job!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you John. Very generous of Rean and Mari to show me around with a camera in their face.

[@justfly2525]

Great video, thanks for being so thoughtful in your videos Nick. You did in and ask the questions we want to hear.

[@TheOKellys]

Really? Nice. Just going with it and hoping for the best. Helps to have such a great subject. Glad you enjoyed. Appreciate the note.

[@keithjohnson9936]

That was absolutely the single best KZbin video produced for modern day sailing, I am very impressed and thank you for such an in-depth look at electric sailing at its best, very inspiring and informative! VOTED NUNBER ONE VIDEO!!!

[@TheOKellys]

Woah Keith, thank you! I am inspired by Rean and Top Secret as well. Really appreciate the glowing review. Best, Nick

[@rogerdale1883]

Such a vast amount of knowledge to know and so informative love listening to all this

[@hardstyle8184]

This is hands down one of the nicest custom fabricated house that sails I’ve ever seen. Very cool he gave us the house tour! Thank you guys! Amazing

[@tkjokester]

Nice job on this two part series. Great video and very informative!

[@mike26138]

Thanks for the work Nick, He's a master.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

What an amazing interview. I could have listened for so much longer. Felt like I was right there. Half expected his wife to call us for lunch or to bring drinks up. Thanks so much!!

[@KirkThomson]

Absolutely brilliant video! I have thought a lot about this over the years and it's was really helpful. Great questions, great attitude, clear explanations of remodel. Thank you so much!

[@TheOKellys]

Wow thank you Kirk, I learned a lot as well!

[@deniscloutier383]

Very inspiring and impressive achievement! Thank you for being so generous, honest and detailed when sharing informations.

[@TheOKellys]

really, my pleasure. Thanks Denis.

[@peptors6686]

You two are a killer combo! Great Job!

[@TheOKellys]

Many thanks!

[@stevecieri2755]

Wow, great interview. Terrific boat. Obviously a very experienced and enthusiastic yachtsman and a very intelligent person. Thanks for sharing his story.

[@TheOKellys]

My pleasure. Yes, agree with you completely. Appreciate the note!

[@caligunlawssuck4326]

Both videos are excellent! I learned a lot from watching them! I saved both videos so I can watch them a couple more times! One of these days I hope to get my own catamaran. Once again, thank you very much for sharing! Take care.

[@TheOKellys]

Hey it is my privilege to be able to do this. I am really glad you liked the vids. I learned a lot from the boat and from Rean. Glad you did too. Fair winds, Nick

[@G11713]

The captain's comprehensive and eloquent responses to your thoughtful questions was a pleasure to view. I have long thought a sailboat only needs at most a genset for range extension given modern lithium batteries (LiFePO4) and the flexibility of electric motors (ie. The GM Volt). Sailboats will become more and more floating batteries and not just floating canvas :). Also, the captain's admission of regretting not choosing 12v system all around and thereby not splitting his battery bank and the subsequent inefficiency of sharing power was amazing and very sensible. One of the most informative videos I've watched in a while. Thanks. "Any sail boat builder not looking into electric drives is not doing their homework" -- to paraphrase the Captain.

[@firrenpirren]

This is an AMAZING boat! Wonderful!

[@NYWaters]

Converted my 30 foot Monohull to electric propulsion in 2008 and never looked back. Rean hits all the points of the advantages that I have found with EP over the ten years myself.

[@TheOKellys]

Right on! I'd like to go that direction with the next boat.

[@mrsmith3554]

Wow wow wow , mega jealous. I love this boat. Perfect set up full electric. Great job on this video 👍👍👍

[@pkekalos]

Both episodes were terrific. Really, really useful information, and Nick, you are a great interviewer. Given your background, not surprising. Rean was a super informative on-air talent as well. I really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

[@TheOKellys]

Hey thank you. I'm just a curious person and Rean is just...a brilliant person. That makes it easy.

[@evankrhodes]

An incredible video. So much insight and wisdom through trial by fire. I want to own a catamaran within the next year and your videos are helping me figure out what I want, and don't want in my vessel. Thanks so much. Aloha and happy sailing.

[@hartfischer5509]

Great video. I would go all electric. Just the feel of quiet operation even when under power, is just priceless. And running the diesel generator when necessary gives you all the range ,energy, everything. Great boat.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks, really is an amazing boat. The owners are even more amazing.

[@tamhnguyen]

A Very knowledge and an eloquent captain. Thank you for this informative episode, especially on electrical aspect of propulsion.

[@paulbateman5985]

Really good vid, thanks for sharing. Inspiration for the future!

[@TheOKellys]

I'm inspired by that boat too. Thanks Paul

[@gems34]

Lovely videos Nick and Rean, amazing what you guys are doing and sweet presentation.

[@TheOKellys]

Credit goes to Rean. I just held the cameras and edited for a bit. Thank you for the kind words though. Appreciated.

[@markhogan77]

Awesome video.. loved the detail and most of all the passion. Owners of Top Secret are a wealth of knowledge, I learnt soo much! .. Great Job ..Thanks for Sharing!

[@kootenayevfamily4208]

Very informative video, thanks for posting and thank you to Rean for sharing. We have a smaller monohull that I've been toying with the idea of converting (I have two electric cars and two electric bikes that we love), but haven't made the plunge as of yet. Waiting for the battery/cost relationship on the marine side to come down a bit more yet. Cheers.

[@ValidityJ]

Nick, I really love your channel. Been checking you guys out for a bit now. Super informative and I reaaaally appreciated this little 2 part series. I'm not a sailor, but for sure looking to charter my first sailboat for my birthday next year! For now, I'm interested in the vanlife and look to the boat KZbinrs for inspiriation. This series was chock full of great ideas that would translate well in a van buildout. Thank you and thank you Captain Ryen of the Top Secret for all the geeky details!!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks J. We’ve done the vanlife thing too, a bit. It’s the same sort of mentality really. A lot more time on maintenance of course on the boats. The sailing, the navigation....you pick that stuff up pretty quick.

[@danharding4794]

Thank you Nick, this is the best episode you have done.

[@rickhuttono1]

The boat looks Great... Really like all the info as well...

[@ericstanke3291]

This boat...wow so well thought out and beautiful

[@bill4nier]

Great video! This type of refit has crossed my mind a number of times. Great to know it's possible... Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOKellys]

Possible. To this quality? Difficult. But seeing it up close gives me the bug as well.

[@TheOKellys]

And thank you for the note!

[@Gunnie1961]

Another great set of videos Nick. The information about the boat from Rean is awesome. In time we will see more advances in the propulsion of boats as talked about here. Exciting times we live in.

[@TheOKellys]

I know. Inspiring isn't it. The fact that I can make these videos and now we can chat back and forth in near real time.... Amazing times indeed! Thank you for the kudos!

[@jodymooney255]

Nick, amazing interview and what an incredible job he did. I believe Rean’s in line of a genius with endless money, but very humble!

[@TheOKellys]

And just a plain good guy to boot!

[@ianadkins471]

Fascinating. This has me seriously thinking electric! Great interview.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks. Yes I am inspired to try it too. Maybe on the next boat.

[@ianadkins471]

Nick O'Kelly I actually think I am going to research a diesel electric system as a conversion. Lots to learn but a very interesting concept. Technology makes it all possible. Thanks again for opening my eyes!

[@flintsardog]

huge knowledge base, clearly very passionate!

[@robertlindsay2687]

This video was fantastic in the way that it gave us so many details. A video of progress photos would be brilliant for anyone considering a build anything like this

[@Jayrob1502]

That Guy is the man, awesome conversion, incredible catamaran, not only an eco boat but a real luxury home aswell. WOW

[@TheOKellys]

And a super nice guy too. Thanks for the comment!

[@davidglasgow8068]

KZbin at it's best .Loved these 2 videos A very likeable and informative host, being asked pertinent and interesting questions,. The passion of both guys shone through. May the wind always be at your back.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks David. Much appreciated.

[@captgrant]

So much useful information in these two episodes. Really enjoyed the owner's knowledge and insight.

[@Marker-er3ro]

Terrific video Nick on an amazing vessel! The map showing where you were was a nice touch. Thought the benefits of regen while surfing were really interesting too. Hope the knee feels better.

[@TheOKellys]

Appreciate it. Unbelievable how much juice he is getting from the regen, eh? Yeh knee is an issue I think....damn...getting old sucks!

[@eddiewilliams2108]

Very informative. Useful information. Technically sound and succinct answers to good questions. Excellent communicators. Well done.

[@jamesbennett5421]

What an amazing boat and refit. And lots of good ideas to ponder. Well done on the interview!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks James. I certainly learned a lot. I am also amazed at just how fast he got the work done. Would have taken me a lot longer.

[@dahak972]

That’s an awesome boat! I love these videos, thank you for doing them.

[@TheOKellys]

My pleasure. I enjoy it.

[@edrosenberger6947]

Rean is one mentally sharp designer and go-getter.....he could write an outstanding book on this interesting subject! Thank you Nick for all your work on this very informative video.....

[@TheOKellys]

He sure is. And a really nice guy too. Appreciate the kind words Ed. Nick

[@dejayrezme8617]

Wow this is one of the most interesting videos for me. Great info about building, electronic motor and the solar panel supply. And thanks for using watts not amps haha.

[@litodailisan8408]

A very lucid and enjoyable discussion. Thank you very much.

[@johnb9825]

Fantastic tour. Captain knows his stuff.

[@1Finlandguy]

Oh boy I enjoyed this episode. A+ keep them coming!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you! Will try! Appreciate the note!