BOAT TOUR of our ALUMINUM CATAMARAN (sneak peek)

[@DawnHunters]

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[@MrGraykonx]

Wow, just discovered this channel . What a wonderful couple! Lana , so fearlessly natural, no artificial airs abd graces, yet still so elegant. Both intelligent , delightful. Makes me smile❤

[@LarryRichelli]

It seems I am constantly seeing older sailing guys with considerably younger ladies. Makes me want to buy a boat!

[@BostonCaptBill2024]

[@Aussie-nd7si]

@@LarryRichelli some wines age well, and the premium vintage will be an older one. Same with men. Age doesn't improve everyone ;)

[@molassescricket6663]

Funny I’ve been thinking that same thing! And damn I sure could use one!

[@TomahawkMark843]

Engineer + Young Dentist Wife = Fun Entertainment! Love this Channel!

[@brandonboand]

They are a breath of fresh air at minimum. Funny, exciting, adventurous.ect

[@PaulGabow]

Iron humor)

[@Dragging79]

You two are doing things most of us can only dream of. Thank you for your adventures with us. Very best of luck.

[@PaulR-ob2gw]

This is the best way to keep young its worrying in storms at 78 and wife 40 i sometimes lack strength but adrenlinin creeps in and we make up sleeping in lol well done you two

[@rtv3114]

Hey Durban looks, bring that beauty around CPT. Would be nice to meet you guys ❤

[@EdAnderson-i2z]

SAIL IT!!!! Make a great travel You Tube adventure. Yall are freaking hilarious and I love you. YOU ARE THE GREATEST ODD COUPLE EVER!!!!!

[@robertnorkus5582]

May you be blessed with smooth winds,sunny days,and exciting travels.wish you both the very best

[@dgrant2467]

Congratulations on your new (to you) cat! Based on your needs, and desire for safety, I suggest you ship your new cat. That said, Sailing Ruby Rose recently shipped their cat the other way (Thailand area to the Med.) and had some big issues that were caused on board the cargo ship. So, there is that to consider... Still, forewarned can help to alleviate some issues, so it could be a negotiation point with the shipper (no welding, grinding, or painting on the ship unless they carefully and completely wrap your cat to protect it!). I look forward to seeing what you do and what you do with the cat! All the best!

[@travelradiocoza]

Oh wow. Welcome to our home. Stay here for a while and do the refit here. There are many talented craftsmen in KZN and in Cape Town to do a refit. As for moving the boat. You could consider a delivery crew and skipper to not only help you take the boat, but can also help with some proper sailing lessons. You are paying for it anyway ... so make the most of the expertise.

[@coleyounger5882]

She's a Cat a strong Cat, she was made for one thing and that is to sail the seas. The endeavor you guy's started seems to have been a monumental task so far and you're still smiling. It's the journey, not the time or distance, the journey is all that matters. Set sail guys and leave doubt and regrets behind you,

[@bobbrown5529]

Now that's a boat . I hope you sail Her back to the Philippines , would make for a good few episodes . You pair seem to be going from strength to strength , each episode is full of fun , laughter and LOVE . Fair winds people and keep doing what you are doing ..

[@pieterbezuidenhout2741]

Absolutely agree.

[@marielewis4593]

As a fellow South African it warms my haert to people from other countries enjoy and experience our beautiful country, may your time here be blessed as you embark on your new adventure!! Many safe kms of wind in your sails ! 😊

[@robhowen]

Magnificent update, thank you! You demonstrate so much joy and excitement with the refit and in what is to come. I’d have to see the numbers to evaluate ship, crew, or solo sail from a financial perspective. If your objective is to get it to Thailand then I’d probably lean towards ship or hire a crew, depending upon costs. The upside with a crew is you get to experience the trip with an extensive shake-down and expertise onboard. The downside is you have dangerous waters along your route and many open oceans. Issues could be a bitch to deal with. Since I tend to be risk-averse, I’d tend towards shipping and do the extensive shakedown in the Thai waters you know. I don't think even you guys should solo sail that far. I look forward to seeing more from you!

[@svenlen]

I have been watching your channel since you started and did a double take when I saw your new boat. What a small world, I saw this boat being built you got yourself one hell of an amazing machine. Have great fun sailing her and I can’t wait to see the videos.

[@cr33p5h0w]

This project is absolutely inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@VikingPreparedness]

Again, not a sailor BUT - you HAVE to sail her to Thailand. What an adventure!

[@DawnHunters]

You know James of Zingaro said it so well. There are sailors and there are nailers. I have to admit that my drive is a nailer. Love the water and love to be in remote anchorages. But far more enjoy being an engineer to build things than sit and watch the wind blow. Lol Capt W

[@rainfinger]

Great video! We just sailed from Brazil (Salvador) to Curacao (hurricane season), hoping you cross the South Atlantic to Brazil, because it is a unique country, and come to Curacao for hurricane season, knowingit is the best hurricane hole in the Caribbean.

[@waderogers]

Hello guys from Alaska, where we use aluminum boats quite a bit. Tough as nails, can be beached, reasonably, easy to repair and maintain. My goodness that is a major retrofit on a boat that size. But it certainly looks like you guys know what you’re doing. I was telling somebody the other day that if I were rich, I would get myself an expedition cat. Crewed on a Friends catamaran For a 900 mile race and just loved it. I have my own small Catalina sailboat and have crude on 50 foot custom steel boats before and just love them. Good to see you guys going with induction cooktops and making the most out of the large battery bank. Can’t wait to see the full tour ! 15°F here right now so I’m living vicariously through your channel while my boat is under its winter cover and I’m doing repairs and maintenance items so it’s ready for the spring season which begins in late April here.

[@DawnHunters]

Hello to Alaska !!!! Brrrrrrr- I am super happy to be in the warm weather. I grew up near the in northern Michigan new Canadian boarder where snow would bury the cars each 2 weeks. Happy to dodge coconuts now. Lol Welcome aboard Capt W

[@gi8323]

All those KZbinrs bitching about boat problems and life while they drink wine and cheese you folks are refreshing we love you keep going

[@IEnigIMa]

LMAO. “Hypopitamouse”. Love, LOVE the new CAT. Red bottom, dirty raw aluminum top….precious. What a surprise…❤

[@HopeOfJoe]

OMG 😱, SAILING DAWN HUNTERS‼️‼️ 💕 Another boat in need of repairs and upgrades ❤️‍🩹 Soooooo freaking fun to be with you on this journey. I repeat…..OMG 😳. Seems like a bunch of sailors are moving to metal boats and your decision here has been the final point for our decision. Metal boat it is👍🏻🙌🏻 Sooooo looking forward to seeing all the upgrades in detail which will help me finalize our choices. See you next time. ✨🌊💨⛵️🏝️👙🌞✨

[@DawnHunters]

Hello!! Hit us up if you want to build one as this is THE ULTIMATE catamaran!! Having upper helm outside for the wind and amazing weather, inside helm for shit storms, mixed with speed and safety this boat rocks!! And has 7 years sailing under her helm so not a science project. Come along for the adventure Capt W and Iana

[@PaulGabow]

Congratulations on your purchase) This catamaran has been on sale for a long time. I also looked at ads on the Internet, I don't remember why I didn't decide to fly to South Africa. I even subscribed to you now, starting with this episode. Although sometimes I watched your channel starting with the repair of an iron boat. With best wishes from cold Russia)

[@leslierawlinson2073]

Tiger will be awesome when you've finished doing her up. Looking forward to the tour. Keep safe guys.

[@briangoetting8120]

You guys are crazy, but I mean that in a good way. What a life you live. As for getting the Tiger to Thailand: I would not transport it over land. Hire an experienced crew and during your crossing you will see what works and what you need to make it the perfect boat. No better time to work out the bugs. After 6000 miles, you will know everything you need to know about the boat (hopefully). Also I would wait to cross where the weather is better and avoid any major storms if that’s possible.

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍👍❤❤ I think 6 years from now you both will be happier if you SLOW down just a little! I too own an aluminum boat in Seattle, WA. (Northwest USA)

[@krisnace]

Wow, Wow, Wow, what a boat. I cannot wait to watch the process till you get her completely done she is going to be an absolute beauty. The projects that you two take on surely are not for the faint of heart. It amazes me how you can take a little bit of something here and a little bit of something there and turn it into a really funny , cool , yet informative video. Just an FYI Ruby Rose ship their new cat and it came through needing basically a brand new paint job, it had they said rust thrown all over it so if you decide to ship maybe you need to shrink wrap don't know if that would even take care of it. Why not sail it, You guys are always in for an adventure right? As always God bless and stay safe out there till next time

[@robhertle4110]

Well, the boat change was unexpected but the new one looks pretty capable for rough seas. I like the inside helm station. One day with both your permissions, you could take us on a tour of Yana's tatoo. Maybe with a story line. Fair Winds!

[@DaPortuga007]

Congratulations on the new Cat & dog, I'm so excited for you guys. The build is half the journey. Very impressive captain's chair. Can't wait to see how fast she goes. Surveillance on the corners for pirates of course. Safe journey my friend May the winds forever be in your favor...

[@DawnHunters]

Hello The Captains chair is actually from a Porsche 911 😂. Thanks for the comments. Capt W

[@jerryturner9440]

You guys, this is right boat, for world traveler like yous. To be safe and peace of mind.BEST OF LUCK WITH THE NEW HOME.❤❤❤❤

[@waynelemmon3007]

Can't wait to see the full walk through, and the adventures that you get up to in this amazing boat.

[@jeffmurray983]

You should sale it back. You guys are awesome and so full of knowledge for the trip. You got this GO FOR IT

[@143tinaed]

Best of luck with your new boat, She's a beauty.

[@vincentstouter449]

🤔 William & Iana, Congratulations on the new Dawn Hunter! I know that William, based on his profession as a marine field engineer, favors steel or aluminum boats (as do I). The killer of aluminum yachts is galvanic & electrolytic corrosion (assuming no Beryllium assassins attack 🤣😱). William is very aware of corrosion prevention and will be a fine steward for this magnificent yacht. While I favor monohull SV’s this cat would be at the top of my “cat list” if 💴 were not a constraint. Have a great “sail life”. 😎👏👍

[@JulianJacobs100]

New cat looks fantastic and back to metal, much better.👍

[@therealmccoy8310]

Have it sailed to Taiwan, relax in South Africa, You two are something!

[@jhsrecordsentertainment4972]

Love you two crazy peeps❤. Can't wait to see the "finished" boat & your adventures 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@rossalyntownsend9535]

These two are a special pupal I’ve been with them from the beginning ❤

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you Rossalyn. Happy to have you here always Capt W and Iana

[@christopherhutchings9621]

Y'all are badass!! Gonna follow you forever!! Hang tough in South Africa until y'all get the right window and SAIL !!!

[@davidperham897]

Wonderful, great to see you again and enjoying yourself on a metal boat, yikes with all the upgrades $$$, She is going to be fantastic! You two allways so upbeat & excited,Looking It & Good for you ! Can’t wait to see her flying across the ocean, she looks to be a fast Demon ! See you soon 🇨🇦 Cdn. Dave 🇨🇦

[@leehoffman3604]

Now, this is a boat! Holly S _ _ _. You could hit a whale with that boat. Waterproof bulkheads, aluminum hull, and a washing machine for Yana! It doesn't get any better than that. I've watched you guys since the original Dawn Hunter, and I asked you this question long ago. Does Yana have an older sister? (LOL). This adventure is going to be epic. This is the boat you have always dreamed of. Have fun, guys.

[@DawnHunters]

Your 100% correct. And I am thinking to actually start offering this design for sale. Thoughts? Capt W

[@mikehogan9265]

Seeing the boat in Durban was great. Learnt to sail dinghies and keelers in Durban harbour and everything was so familiar including the silt canal where you hauled out on the Bluff side. The South African coast is challenging and scary!

[@DawnHunters]

Hello Mike. The Bluff exit and entry was a real adventure!! Fighting 100 large trucks all going the wrong way was epic. But the folks from Durban were amazing. Everyone lended a helping hand and we listened to some very good stories Capt W and Iana

[@richardboyce4921]

Wow guys! This is definitely the boat for you! Love it.. Can't wait for the adventures to start, well they have I guess. lol

[@DawnHunters]

Us too! Thank you Capt W

[@davidhakes3884]

Great job on the "SailY" commercial Iana, Now I want Saily sim cards.

[@WSABOTG2D4398]

Wow on the road again with an expedition cat. .All the best with your project.

[@GeorgeWalker-hg5yt]

Now that's a boat,wowww,that was great find,William knows what time it is😁,it's time to get to work and make it your own💕💪🐬best of luck ,God bless 🙏 you both and your new home

[@BostonCaptBill2024]

Congratulations, great Episode (s)! Great Catamaran, WoW! Always the best looking crew too! Fair Winds & Following Seas! Safe travels!

[@Ronyfig]

👏👏👏what a great acquisition. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@johnbannon7239]

Happy for you two

[@sandypar164]

Im new to your channel. Thank God its 22 mins long video any longer mostlikely ill have a heart attack with all the work you both have done on that beautiful cat. GODSPEED on your journey!

[@Escapadeaj]

Congratulations guys I do admire your tenacity

[@markwilson8632]

😄👍 you can always find young sailing crew wanting to travel to different countries, advertise in backpackers and places where young people visit all the time. Do it as a tucker trip, you feed them and they travel for free. It’s worth a try.

[@alexwaterton9769]

Looking good. Wishing you both safe sailing and fun.

[@dirk3730]

Love it guys. Can't wait to see your safari adventure ❤

[@mikedengel4027]

Give the Winns a shout their boat is in for repair, maybe they would sail tiger to you

[@michaelwhitewolf10]

Great boat congratulations! Hope to see you guys sailing!😊😊😊😊

[@michaelcorrigan5232]

Awesome new boat looking forward to the New adventure s

[@rodneysmith2360]

The bird you referred to on the video is a Hadeda! We lived in Joburg for 5 yrs. They never shut up! 😂

[@JibeTalking]

I have got to watch these episodes!

[@scottgoode9874]

WoW what another beautiful boat. Every boat you have had you have really put your marks on them and made them beautiful homes. Absolutely fantastic work and dedication. I do hope whatever decision you make you will both be very happy with your bigger newer home. You do make me laugh also so thanks for that!!

[@suisse2010]

Beautiful boat, congratulations, good luck

[@DawnHunters]

Thank you very much! Capt W and Iana

[@radams009]

From day one.. I knew you too would be fun to watch and be apart of something great.

[@SailingNahoa]

Congrats guys! Had considered buying Tiger at one point. Look forward to following your journey!

[@kevinmcgann1372]

Love love love this! Great video! Best KZbin channel, so fun! Awesome boat!

[@fanielourens4714]

Happy and save sailing been following you guys from your mono hole from South Africa

[@JamesOtoole-e2b]

Hello from Australia 🦘. Looking forward to the new shows.😄

[@e36z32]

William crawling under the box frame, too funny!😂

[@e36z32]

Wow I’m really excited for you guys! It will be so much fun following how you build out your new home. South Africa seems like a great place to be working on it.

[@dennispatrick4999]

Interesting, you are now the 3rd Aluminum Catamaran. Sv DELOS has been building theirs in Australia. And, Plucky, has been building his Aluminum Catamaran in Vietnam.

[@nigelwatkins558]

plus Nahoa

[@PeterAcrat]

The Bearfoot Doctors are also getting their Aluminium Portofino 52 built in Dubai.

[@dennispatrick4999]

@@PeterAcrat Not heard of them...will look them up.

[@BobLintner]

Stay around for awhile and enjoy the area you are in, then sail it when the weather is better. I enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing them all! Best wishes from (New) Jersey USA.

[@davidhakes3884]

Excellent you Hunters, Great Ship to own, always Glad to see your new adventures. Ya better say HI to Me , I have missed you guys.

[@DawnHunters]

HELLO DAVID!! How are you?? And yes somehow find time to read ALL the comments. Happy your still here! Capt W and Iana

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

William doesn’t do cheap upgrades. The doors and windows are a huge safety upgrade. All of these are very pricey. My question is are these upgrades more or less expensive than the US. Congrats team.

[@brandonboand]

Well done Dawn Hunter❤

[@VikingPreparedness]

First, I am not a sailor but man, that looks like a lot of boat for two people

[@DawnHunters]

You know that after sailing the steel 68 ton single screw boat this one is like driving a race car. She responds so well and turns on a dime. Capt W

[@simonsezz2293]

Wow! What an awesome boat! Well done!

[@KirkThomson]

I guess KZbin knows me better than I do myself. I kept seeing this episode come up in my feed, but continued to ignore it. Well tonight I decided to give it a view and I am so glad I did. You both are excellent bloggers! Thank you!

[@DawnHunters]

Hello and WELCOME!! Happy you came to visit our crazy world. We have grown a lot in past 7 years but never stop to enjoy life on the water. Capt W and Iana

[@Vinnigefrik]

Durban. My hometown. Beautiful city and awesome food

[@bernddette4119]

just a word: COOL! KRUTO! btw a higher percentage of the world populations says Aluminium

[@garrymatthews4430]

Have to say guy that boat does look almost indistructabile, looking forward to the new adventures

[@IEnigIMa]

Lay around South Africa…relax, enjoy yourselves 😊❤

[@Gulfstream650SP]

Oh my God, you guys are gonna live all your life fixing up boats and selling them 😂 but I love all your adventures and we always look forward for watching

[@inneshutton3716]

Hi Guys, love how you narrate this video in a very candid and interesting way and making well thought out changes and upgrades. Great stuff :)

[@craigkent9830]

Awesome job! Love you guys

[@jimsmith3450]

I love it, definitely be around for your world tour, great news, been hear for 4 so far, stuart fl

[@Charlie-Oooooo]

They used to say "put a tiger in your tank" (remember?) - now your tank, deck, and everything IS a tiger! Hey William, is that xtra thick or special primer you need when putting copper paint on aluminum hull? Cheers guys!

[@PBoss0]

SAIL IT BACK!!!

[@1944chevytruck]

CONGRATS! AMAZING!

[@DanielTiffany-o8i]

Fabulous videos. Oh, MG 😮 🙏🏼

[@foggi748]

Me recordó el EXPLOCAT 52 de García. Muchas felicidades por su nueva embarcación,es simplemente perfecta y ustedes son increíbles.

[@info191919]

Super. Good luck with your project. Aluminum cat. The best choice 😊

[@glennpearce7093]

Great to see you guys again wow new boat 🚤 awesome 👏 looking forward to seeing your travels once again.much love ❤️ and respect from Glenn New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@paulstephens5229]

Looking forward to a boat tour, I would sail the boat back, why do anything else, you’re sailors it’s an adventure it’s what you do.👍😎👍

[@rickchaborek1900]

U guys are so cool enjoy the ride

[@ChandraSekhar-zv7vj]

Your boat is super ❤❤ you are so crazy 🤪. I really like the way ❤❤❤

[@ChristianHenssler]

Congrats, great move. Have fun!

[@music-man]

congrats you guys. Gunboat are great and robust and stealthy. Looking forward to see your new adventures. wow remember you both working on your first boat seems so long ago. cheers all the best x

[@jeffhudson4817]

So cool, I would b buying an aluminum boat as well. I trust it much more than fiberglass. Looks like an awesome boat and can’t wait to see some of the adventures on her. Stay safe guys….

[@foxlake6750]

Agree, fibreglass can crack, absorb water, fade and not easy to repair.

[@bigalon3wheels]

Nice boat, hope you guys enjoy the time you will have on it at sea

[@sajjaadhabeeballah701]

Sail the boat yourselves and share your travel videos and experiences. South Africa to Thailand should be a lot of fun! You guys are fun and compliment each other. Or, get a sailing couple adventurous friends.

[@seafuryphil]

You guys are the greatest ❤️ what a beautiful boat