Full SAILBOAT TOUR [$68,000 Cozy Catamaran 33.5', Solo Sailed, Can Anchor ANYWHERE!!!]

[@user-gd4sh9vf8k]

Man, I have to get my but out there. That freedom and access to fishing, surfing and living naturally. Goals

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to hear it's motivating you buddy. Get out there!

[@charleslaw4317]

I feel the same. I'm watching as many videos as I can before I take the plunge!

[@leojoseph6385]

He’s got the great freedom and flexibility of a mobile home on water while going to college! There are so many other people who would love to be in his situation. Thanks for highlighting the Gemini, a catamaran that can be Solo Sailed.

[@connorobrien2202]

Any boat can be solo sailed within reason, it largely depends on confidence and rigging setup

[@tarinataylor1225]

Thanks for making this video Dan! I have an older 30ft Catamaran (33.4inch draft) in Australia. I bought it last year when I was 24 for around the same price point and I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. Super cool to see the similarities/differences with Connor’s cat! Neat having the adjustable draft. I also get the low bridge deck clearance slamming in waves, depreciation maxed etc, Hoping to get more young people/ other girls interested in sailing so pretty awesome to see Connor doing it as well. I learnt to sail monohulls and I’d pick one to cross an ocean any day but for living on and doing a 3/4 circumnavigation of Australia I’m pretty happy with my choice so far. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, when this was all just a tiny idea in the back of my head. Really cool to see a video so close to home.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Sweet buddy. And glad you liked it.

[@glennarchard5723]

Your Vibe definitely attracts your Tribe! ❤

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Yes! Thank you!

[@scottgenius9189]

The Gemini sails very well and flys with a Code Zero

[@connorobrien2202]

I need to pick one up for sure, the standard Genoa is to heavy for light wind sailing and doesnt stay inflated much below 8 knots of wind

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Geminis are like older Prouts... Yes they will slam in a chop but any boat that can get you across the North sea or sail down Down to the Med from the UK in, is not to be undersold. More importantly they are just narrow enough to squeeze down most European canals to the Med...have to check that I know the similar sized Prouts have done it. That they can be dried out helps in tidal areas. It can also save you a fortune on.haul outs and when you need to check or do hull work. They can also get deep into mangrove channels ...nature's own hurricane shelters. If his main panels were double sided overhanging the water they would pick up reflected light off the water as well once the dinghy is on a line.

[@johnq.public2621]

Fun Fact: Chasing Latitudes (Chris Caruso) recommends this particular (Gemini 105M) catamaran. 😀👍👏👏👏

[@gkrebs6636]

Chasing latitudes is a complete idiot! Avoid him/her

[@connorobrien2202]

I would personally recommend the 105MC, its a direct upgrade in every way to this boat and the market for these boats has really come down in the past 6 months.

[@gkrebs6636]

@@connorobrien2202 exactly! Don't listen to chasing latitudes

[@trevorpatten8370]

Thank you so much for this video! i didn't know how accessible this boat type was and its everything i have been looking for!

[@ReneMedia]

Hi Dan, didn't forget you since covid! Hope you're doing good! I just saw a 1980 Tartan T33 for only 24,900 USD for sale, looks like in great condition as well. Seems that boat prices have dropped a lot in the last 1-1.5 years? Starts to be theoretically possible for me to do this within the next few years as it looks now, trying to have 30K for a boat and 20K reserves. Actually I even see a 1978 Pearson 31 for 19,900 USD as well now lol!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Get out here soon buddy! It's a wonderful life!

[@ericdelevinquiere9902]

These boats have crossed the Atlantic many times, well built.

[@hterrebrood]

I know of 1 that crossed the Pacific 1 that circumnavigated.

[@connorobrien2202]

Not many make that trip in these boats, I personally would not choose to. "well built" is not the word I would use to describe the construction of Gemini catamarans. "Adequate" would be more on the nose. The reality is these boats where designed in the USA for near costal use and the shallow waters of Florida and the Bahamas, they where built to a price that a upper middle class family could reasonably afford, (105MCs retailed for 129,000 in 2003). They where never intended to cross oceans, though some have. That being said I have no complaints about the structural integrity of the boat, but the fit and finish leaves alot to be desired, this improves as the years go on though. I have a 97, hull number 569. The 105M started production in 94 and the MC in 2000, the MC is a superior boat in every way with the last years of the run before hunter took over being the best in terms of quality.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

There's a modern equivalent produced by Broadblue boats in the UK.. and with uprated performance they are built near the old Prout site.

[@unconventionalme8048]

I’ve rewatched this vid, like 15 times. Love it. Gotta get me one!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad to head buddy!

[@aquious953]

Absolutely a better option than spending upwards of $800,000 for a contemporary 40' plus cat.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Exactly!

[@JoelGlidden43]

I really appreciate the way you structured this video. Well done!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you liked it!

[@Young937phoenix]

I would take that engine out and put 1 electric motor in and put solar panels all on the deck where u can walk on them and I would use that little bedroom to add a shower with electric go water and a bigger water tank. That’s very affordable boat and it’s nice.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

That would be cool!

[@joefennell6631]

thanks Dan, always enjoyable content!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

[@connorobrien2202]

Thanks Dan, Im just seeing this video now but its great!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Hey hey buddy, glad you liked it. You've got a great boat and are in a great situation. Keep protecting democracy and I hope our paths cross.

[@MichaelCGrumley1]

Fantastic!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MichaelCGrumley1]

@@Adventureman_DanThanks, Dan. Always wanted a real captain's assessment of Gemini.

[@scratchinpassion9751]

love the videos, keep it up man!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Thanks, will do!

[@michalkaliszuk]

What i dont get is why boat people dont buy Quest 3 (VRheadsets). Saves you ton of space and give much more "monitor surface" than this solution.

[@TsoiIzAlive]

A warm VR headset in a humid climate on the sea I can‘t imagine anything more comfortable haha

[@connorobrien2202]

I use my computer for many other things then just gaming, schoolwork and just surfing the web, also the computer predates the boat and ive honestly never considered switching out the monitor

[@michalkaliszuk]

​ @connorobrien2202 I would recommend looking into VR headset not as gaming device but as productivity one. With small amount of space you are able to have multiple gigantic screens in VR.

[@g-sailing4427]

Conor is a cool guy 😎 does he have KZbin?

[@Adventureman_Dan]

He does not unfortunately.

[@cdarbonne]

Dan great interview/ walkthrough man!! I’m curious a 23 year old bought a $68,000 boat and going to school in usvi I love it!! What’s it do for $$ coin? Is he working down there also or remote or what?? Really enjoyed this video Dan

[@herpaderppa3297]

sees a window. "Oh, thats SO cool!"

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Such a cool window!

[@Rickest_Rick]

Does it have a water maker? Could you fit one on this Gemini? If I missed it - apologies

[@connorobrien2202]

No watermaker currently, the builder has already pre laid plumbing for the install of one though.

[@chasingthevoyage]

Really cool tour. Always neat to see people’s floating homes. Does he have a KZbin channel or IG to follow along his adventures?

[@connorobrien2202]

I do not sorry.

[@chasingthevoyage]

@@connorobrien2202 you definitely should man!

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It's true buddy, what you're doing is really cool.

[@connorobrien2202]

@@Adventureman_Dan I feel like the "Sailing youtuber" is a tad oversaturated right now, not sure how i would break out or that i could offer any meaningful contributions to that scene

[@darkrashan]

Awesome vid. Also, Managed Democracy is calling.

[@connorobrien2202]

always

[@whitepawrolls]

Very nice boat. Wonder how well it would do as a coastal sailer :)

[@Adventureman_Dan]

I has already.

[@Dabodizafa]

School for what?

[@jlsinchina]

What school?

[@dlcarbonneau3750]

I wanted to know what he was going to study.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

One on Saint John's USVI.

[@connorobrien2202]

UVI

[@dherman0001]

60 gallons of water. Good for cruising? Ummm, no. Island hopping yes.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

It's not the boat, it's the sailor.

[@dherman0001]

@@Adventureman_Dan True true. You csn pack a lot of 5 gallon containers on that thing.

[@walterhawkins1062]

Needs a water maker

[@bdmenne]

@@walterhawkins1062just needs a Sailing La Vagabond Trimaran

[@connorobrien2202]

@@walterhawkins1062 does need a water maker

[@fishheds]

For some reason, you have a strange resemblance to Louis CK.

[@Adventureman_Dan]

Someone in another comment said "u look like sinbad from disney))))"...... I prefer their comment. :) lol

[@stankythecat6735]

Jack is hot af

[@Adventureman_Dan]

He's a stud muffin.

[@earthman3000]

I have sailed on the Gemini cats. They are slow and definitely aren’t good for any significant sea state. The cockpit really isn’t very comfortable unfortunately.

[@connorobrien2202]

I would not describe my boat as slow, when compared to monohulls with a similar (32ft) waterline I am generally 25% faster then them and can point nearly as well as some of the poorer designed hulls. the biggest difference is in light winds, I find that the boat powers up very quickly on light wind days and breezes along around 60-75% wind speed from a close reach down to a broad reach.

[@matthewbloom4690]

Refreshing to know there are helldivers spreading democracy from all over the globe!🫡