2022 Rafnar 1100 - What's your MISSION? TEST DRIVE with Dan Jones

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On this day we dodge constant heavy rain, wind and swell to put the Rafnar through a true test of her capabilities. This really does strike me as a boat for that man with a mission and what an amazing platform to meet your needs!
Please Enjoy,
Dan Jones

[@RafnarMaritime]

Awesome review! Great to see you like our Rafnar 1100, it surely is capable.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I love it! It's so unique and capable. Also taking a very different approach to rough weather handling and performance which you have achieved 100% Build more and send them to Australia :) !!

[@dextew69]

Active on the internet

[@SpatialGuy77]

Yep, only thing Dan likes better than the Rafnar 1100 is Dan. A 22 minute review with 20 minutes close up of Dan. 🖕A-hole!

[@skismosis]

As soon as i hit the lottery i will be in touch, i want one , excellent machine no doubt, keep up the great work.

[@timsmothers8740]

Absolutely Speechless while you were Carving through those turns, then with the drone footage it was like The Blue Angeles doing a bit of sky writing. Crikey! What a Boat What a review, very happy I,stumbled upon this. Perhaps in my next Life I will be able to claim one to call mine.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So happy you enjoyed it Tim! That was one special day out in those conditions!

[@tobyduvall74]

This is my 1st video I saw from here. He can make me steal to purchase a boat

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha awesome

[@shmac96]

Wicked review of an amazing boat! What would have been nice is view out of what you were seeing when you were looking into those turns. I can only imagine :) Those Scandinavians however are killing it with there high speed all weather boats. Wow!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I'll keep that in mind for the next one - cheers

[@jojinapigkit4680]

exactly, you are right. and looking at him driving, he keeps leaning to his right just to see the front. which goes without saying that the windshield placement is wrong, the inside post is a distraction to the driver. poor placement.

[@allsearpw3829]

A BOAT FOR ALL REASONS, THROUGH THE WHOLE SEASONS . MAGIC ALL THE WAY .

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

The sweet sweet sound of Mercury V8's!

[@allsearpw3829]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife I suppose if I ask how much fuel it is using , I can not afford one ? 🤔

[@WillBrocklebank]

The OK Hull was designed and manufactured in Iceland not Finland, FYI. It's a fascinating story - it came into being because of the remarkable mind of an Icelandic entrepreneur who made a fortune out of medical prosthetics which he designed for himself following an accident.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

So I learnt, I think I had been testing too many Finnish boats that month and got confused 🫤

[@SpatialGuy77]

NO IT'S NOT! They are a Finnish design built in Poland!

[@malmotumotu5218]

The hull is a take on from Shannon hull! Check up on KZbin,it’s there! The Shannon still rides better! Check up “Shannon Silver Hull design “

[@Twiiik]

@@SpatialGuy77 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp6Ve2pvr8xsipo

[@v2rc10]

Designed by Össur Kristinsson, from Iceland, production facilities in Iceland, UK and Greece.

[@TheMikesylv]

I am always amazed by the people who start talking and not stop for 20 to 30 minutes

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I reckon i could do a full hour

[@mickeybuck4385]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife 🤣🤣🤣

[@cad5238]

I'll say this for you!You know how to stretch this ladies legs.! Great test runs and putting her through her paces! I'm sold. Well 👍 done.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

It was easy on such a cool boat! The camera doesn't show the waves reral size as it was very rough that day. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tombeck8740]

I've been commercial fishing for 50 years and that keel design is a modified hydrophoile that is just awesome

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Oh really...? I'd love to learn more about it. The ability for the boat to complete high speed turns was like nothing i've experienced before.

[@jbjohnson6228]

Amazing ! Rides so well on flat seas. Genius

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes a super cool boat!

[@SpatialGuy77]

🤣😂😂

[@mickeybuck4385]

Such a brilliant review

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Cheers! Great boat makes it easy to make a great review

[@deniskapllani]

The best RIB boat also for for sport summer to have fun.

[@andreasr6632]

They are being made in Greece as well and the bigger models are in service with the Coast Guard and the military in respectivelly special configurations.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Correct!

[@fredtedstedman]

never seen a boat drive like this one ! Wales UK.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Same here, hooking it into hard turns was amazing!

[@slickhullyachtservices]

absolutely stunning !!!!

[@ridermak4111]

CRIKEY !! That villainous laughter is priceless. What a fun review to watch. You’re quite good at it. I hate you. 😄 🤜🤛

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha thanks! It's easy when i get such cool boats to test. I hate you too... in a good way :) lol

[@luimackjohnson302]

Superb! Thank you for sharing this video! Greetings from Papua New Guinea!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Wow G'day! I didn't know we had any viewers from PNG. I'd love to sail there one day, it looks amazing.

[@armingilsdorf9675]

Insane! But absolutely cool!!!!

[@matthewmartin1970]

What a beast

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yeah it really was!

[@rehippie]

Impressive awesome boat!!!

[@sharonbraselton3135]

That's in response draft. Not kid shalow water area

[@andrewrlitster9966]

Trully fun , a professional chase boat for the new breed of flying yachts eg Americans Cup , GP sailing.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

A great mission for this boat. I would go for the open version for that mission as i'd like better communication between chase boat and yacht that the open style would offer. Also extra deck space incase you needed to throw a mainsail or jib into into the chase boat.

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Ni e se stormy weather. Nit oerfec cal day

[@DanielCastillo-v3n]

When will they have a fishing boat

[@trogdortheburninator8149]

Weird question, how would this go as a dedicated offshore fishing rig? Specifically the inflatable sides, would they puncture from bills or hooks? Looks like it’d be a lot faster and more fun to run to the shelf than my Grady!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Hmm i honestly don't know as I'm not experienced with offshore fishing. I suspect as a fishing platform the Grady is likely more fit for purpose to be fair. If you are looking for a more ridiculous platform that's more fishing focused I'd check out Freeman Boats from the USA. They are crazy power cats. I'm hoping to bring a very special one to the channel one day.

[@trogdortheburninator8149]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife wow I just googled them, they look amazing! Can’t wait til you review one!

[@Sailwolf_]

Great but can it go upwind? Because I did not see something like that... Sidewind in big waves and speedy turns is something most boats can do.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Oh absolutely it can. If you look at this video again on a big screen you'll appreciate the size of the waves and understand why I didn't punch into them. My drone literally would not have had the power to keep up so would not have been able to capture it for you.

[@SpatialGuy77]

You didn't see much of anything except Dan up close.

[@tomjerry950]

SIICK

[@dukenukem445]

How does it perform with a considerable payload?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

It doesn't look like it's designed for hauling if thats what you're asking? However with a full load of people and their equipment (and ammunition) my assesment is it would be amazing. Just remember with self righting vessels you need to consider the loading as you don't want to upset the center of gravity. Ideally you'd like her to come back up the right way if you happen to roll her in a seaway.

[@SimonRyan1]

Weapon!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes!

[@phalstouty]

How would you rate this hull compared to air rider hull???

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I have not driven an Air Rider but from looking at the design i'd say the Rafnar has a lot more turning ability and will be more nimble. Cat's and Tri's will generally have more resistance in a turn but they can also be very efficient in a straight line so depends on the boats mission as to what hull will work best.

[@phalstouty]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife thanks for the reply really appreciated it. 😊

[@sabinelangner5516]

Is there a walkthrough?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Unfortunately no 😢… It started raining (as you can see in vid) and it didn’t stop for 4 months straight so we just didn’t get an opportunity before I got busy travelling again. I really hope to film that for you before summer as it’s a crazy unique boat

[@KeithMorgan]

Need walkthrough!!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I haven't filmed it yet :(

[@KeithMorgan]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife what are you waiting for? I cant find a single decent walkthrough of the thing

[@이승우-l1v6p]

I was so impressed to see Rafnar's driving video in the rough sea. The yfr24 that I'm riding right now is good with fishing leisure boats.. but...I want to buy rafnar right now ^_^;;;What should I do to ride a rafnar in Korea?@@;;

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

G'day mate, i don't know anybody from Korea so can i suggest you follow the link to the Rafnar website and contact the factory? Alternatively you can come to Sydney and meet the guys from MAC Marine here who can sell you one in Australia that you ship back to Korea?

[@charlievelez3510]

Where's the walk around video???!!! 😍

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

We have not filmed it yet unfortunately. The rain was so heavy that day we had to stop as my camera and gimble don't like the water and it's been raining so much this year we haven't had another opportunity to fit it in with all my other filming commitments. I do hope to get it done before summer though!

[@charlievelez3510]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife awesome then! And thank you very much for responding. I loved the this video's review. Very through and the jargon was simple to follow. Keep them coming! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jezoliver6464]

Sweet boat, or should I say 'Capable' haha

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

#capable 💪✔️

[@jamesgalloway5807]

Hey Dan. Great video. How much $$?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks James, it's easy when i get such awesome boats to test! If you're in Australia contact MAC Marine by following the link in my description. They are based in Pittwater and easily one of the top two operators alongside Windcraft on Pittwater. Knowledgeable and honest blokes. If you're overseas then follow the link to the factory page and they can refer you to your closest dealer. Thanks for watching!

[@SpatialGuy77]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife how about YOU just tell us a ballpark figure!

[@SouthSide1312.]

Where Rafnar are made ?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Iceland and Greece under licence. They build NATO approved Military and Rescue vessels and also for the private market

[@SpatialGuy77]

Made in Poland. Designed in Finland. Company is Finnish.

[@45JCN]

The Axopar 45 does 45 Knots with triple Merc 300 Verados and offers much more in terms of features and accommodations.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes absolutely it does. But i wouldn't be comparing those two boats as they are different size and mission to be fair. Axopar is more family focused where the Rafnar is either a Military, Commercial or very serious private owner vessel that would typically complement a fleet of vessels and be suitable for a few specific tasks the owners requires it for.

[@Solaris87]

James Belushi😂

[@raffaelemoretti9271]

The best in the world

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

It's seriously impressive hey!

[@raffaelemoretti9271]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife very special

[@mainh]

unsinkable?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Self righting. I'd say any boat can sink if you try hard enough. But this boat would need to take a real beating before you put yourself in that situation

[@armadilllo]

a bazillion dollars for a boat and you have to work on the seats?

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I would love a Bazillion Dollars! Imagine all the boats you could buy....

[@armadilllo]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife I imagine I could buy a new seat.

[@ZLCBluecod]

Mitch

[@boatbeard7767]

Not Military, Rescue...

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Yes it would be great as a rescue boat! The Greek Military already has these in service with ballistic protection and machine guns on the bow. I would definitely prefer to be on the Rafnar if some angry bloke was shooting at me as she can turn on a dime so making a fast exit is no problem but yes as a rescue vessel in all sorts of weather she'd be ideal as well.

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

To much water noise

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

EVery boat has a compromise. But in those waves i'm also not surprised.

[@teamskovhugger8135]

Not Finland. Iceland . Not okay haull øk haull . Get things right , or dont do things at all .

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

I bet i've made even more mistakes in other videos too!

[@Insolation1]

I suppose this is what the relatively poor man buys instead of a Safehaven Marine Thunderchild 2, however the poverty stricken masses just have to watch youtube channels on boats they can never afford. At least I have a boat, hardly a superyacht though, a Merry Fisher 795, that I got for £18000 with it's broken Suzuki 350 Outboard, that I managed repair. It goes though and then some.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Haha i love this! This channel is all about first world problems and your Merry Fisher is better than my Cooper Sloop 745 so sounds like your winning to me.

[@Insolation1]

@@BoatLife_DansBoatLife Think yourself lucky, in Scotland the weather is rarely good enough to enjoy a nice easy day on boat like a Cooper Sloop. I got this Merry Fisher at such a cheap price because it lay on Loch Lomond shores for a few years doing nothing; someone stole the original engine and the last owner bought a second hand Suzuki engine only yo find it was broken, this sickened him and the boat just sat loch side doing nothing. I retired bought it, moved it to the sea with intentions of having family excursions, only to find that my family couldn't find time for these excursions and when they did have time the weather was usually a lot choppier than in your video. Its going back to Loch Lomond in the hope we will use more frequently. As the old joke goes, the two best days in a boat owner's life are the day they buy a boat and the day they sell it. Hmm, Maybe I should have know better as in my youth I worked long lines for five years in the Clyde estuary and the Irish sea, it was great going out but better when you returned home to the harbour pubs. Anyway safe boating.

[@davidpowell7598]

Boat

[@1972CB350]

are the sides inflatable or foam filled? what's the actual point of them? do they provide an "unsinkable" benefit like the foam-filled hull of a Boston Whaler? Otherwise, it looks like shit.

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Inflatable and they are designed to provide protection when coming alongside another vessel in rough conditions when fenders are not practical. Yes they would also provide a safety factor like a Boston in a worst case scenario. Re the looks i guess thats personal choice. After experiencing the capability of the hull form i personally liked the looks even more, but i understand it's personal choice so you can't please everyone.

[@malmotumotu5218]

Axopar hull rides better then this hull!!! Too much pounding

[@darchojandreoski6015]

Gibst du mir dein Land ha ha ha ha ha

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Ummm? Sorry I don't speak this language

[@thegoldenmajesticmeatball]

by elsewhere he means Greece