Classic Cat SAILING TEST - OLDER = BETTER? | SailAway 216

Our 1992 PRIVILEGE CATAMARAN comes with COMPROMISES. But SAILABILITY ISN'T one of them! As we start our 1800 MILE JOURNEY northward from GRENADA, we get into 30+ KNOTS SUSTAINED as well as 5 knots, all upwind. How does this girl handle it and WHY do we think it does it all BETTER than a modern cruising cat? Enjoy!! And be sure to SUBSCRIBE for WEEKLY CONTENT EVERY SUNDAY! Cheers!!
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[@crowdfundcrew]

Sounds like you truly enjoyed that bit of storm.

[@SailAwayVlog]

Yeah, I really did!

[@douglasrobbie9998]

As I recall when you purchased this cat or were looking at another, you were concerned about not being able to see Port side from helm for docking. Another cat owner/YTuber, Sailing Dauntless, has the same concern and in their Feb 19 episode began installing an Amcrest security camera on a mast spreader so they can see port side via a screen.

[@briandale8386]

Boat yard blitz . Good one . Nothing like going to the midnight movies back in the day .

[@robertlemoine3500]

Keep it coming , Thankyou

[@nurseae]

Yoy are an awesom family we have trust in you ❤😊i hope yousail your beautiful family here to Australia one da yay ❤❤

[@SailAwayVlog]

Thanks so much! We hope so too!

[@paulkopp3634]

Great to see the sailing bringing back the smiles and lifting the spirits .

[@lets_go_see_]

to see new places! A wider view of the World that has been gifted to us and its varied inhabitants. A schooling no child would experience inside a classroom. :)

[@rickdaniel8478]

Great video ! Bravo Sail on Cheers

[@julianbatcheler9970]

I used to race 'beach' cats... part of getting them to change direction... in a light wind it's much easier to jibe if you can rather than go about. And when you turn the rudder, I found it more like steering a car... if you jammed the rudder hard to one side, like you would for a rapid turn in a monohull it would often just carry on going forward... but if you turned a bit at a time it would do as it was asked.

[@carltontweedle5724]

It looked like you where having so much fun, raining so what lets try to fly

[@douglasrobbie9998]

Regarding broken chartplotter screens. A fellow Ytuber "Trying not to Sink" about 1+ yrs ago did video on using a $125 15" monitor screen from Amazon that operates off 12v that he tied into his navigation system/Ipad/phone with Navionics. Not waterproof but fine for Nav station or backup with waterproof case. Glad to see cat sails ok in light and heavy winds. I still think some type of helm enclosure or auxiliary wheel and instruments at salon aft bulkhead is an idea for bad weather.

[@douglasrobbie9998]

Trying not to Sink Episode 112 if you are interested, about 2yrs ago.

[@joeblow5034]

Glad to finally see you guys sailing !! You've earned it.

[@jamescarico4408]

Just straight up you guys are awesome to watch

[@MK-gr9qz]

Really love your upwind exposed sailing🙈😉🏋🏻‍♀️🤟🏋🏻‍♀️

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Yew, that was some sporty sailing. 👍

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

I think that is some good performance from a cat with a complete ecosystem attached. Great video guys.

[@andyp91]

Congratulations getting the new ryde in action! It's good to see ya'll happy aboard your new home.

[@magoo402]

Keep doing the good work, really enjoy your videos

[@svZia-Switch51]

Lobster night in Anse La Roche is the best! For us, the hike to the peak behind Anse La Roche reveals one of the best views in the islands, after Saba of course! Curious if they still had Rivers’ picture on the wall in the office when you hauled out?

[@bryonensminger7462]

Yeah but you can get some canvas and isnglass and tubing and enclose your helm station some

[@Bleemus]

Have a great voyage north. After a 3.5 year search we bought our dream boat and will be sailing it back to Florida from St Lucia at the end of March. Hope to see you out there someday.

[@affandiabdullah7028]

install hard top cover

[@donnawarmouth9329]

I would hate not having a cover over steering wheel.

[@Raudoc2k1]

And let the boat projects begin. Y'all look like your really settling in to your new boat. Getting a feel for how she handles and loving it all. I would prefer a newer boat my self just because I am a little wider than most but still there is something to be said about the style of those older boats. Also not a fan of that rather exposed helm position. Still I think y'all got a beautiful boat. Also need to check out one of your audio books. You got a great voice for doing that kind of work. Have you done any fantasy or Sci-Fi?

[@deerfootnz]

Lagoons, FP's and Leopards are motorsailors at best. Get into something like an HH though....

[@jhunvicera3472]

sail away world

[@chrisschultz143]

🇨🇦🥃🤙

[@en8581]

Nice video! Curious why you did not clean the bottom while at anchor? Was it too cold or dirty to clean it?

[@SailAwayVlog]

Thanks for watching! I did actually clean it once, but the Coppercoat bottom was really shot. Made for some tough scraping. After that we knew we’d be hauling out at the end of hurricane season so I very much put it off knowing the power wash fee would be money well spent. Lol.

[@amunderdog]

Tyrell Bay? Suppose Paul Erling Johnson's boat, Cherub?, is still there? Maybe they gave him a Viking send off?

[@jhunvicera3472]

im the first to comment/keep sailing

[@flynlionrr]

First time I've watched one of your videos, could you tell me what your opening song is? Ty

[@SailAwayVlog]

Thanks for joining us! That's our song actually. I wrote and recorded it just for the channel a couple years ago. It's called Forevermore (Sail Away). This is a little video we made with the whole song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKvVlZVrjq-dibc

[@flynlionrr]

That's a great tune! Is it available for purchase? I clicked on your music link but it brings up iTunes audiobooks?

[@larsk3254]

What do you consider pretty old on the engines, I have diesel engines with 15 to 23 thousand hour running perfectly fine. If maintained they are awesome.

[@dc1544]

I would look into a Mantis 125 lb anchor. Since you will be taking this boat into many places that anchor will save your boat. Also I bet you lost 1-2 knots from your carpet bottom.

[@andyp91]

Truly you can't be over anchored.