Dirt Cheap 45' Project Trimaran With an UNBELIEVABLE Story [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

Wilson's Legacy is such a cool boat! She would be an awesome cruising trimaran for someone looking to finish the build and go sailing.
Please understand that the scope of this project is massive. If you're looking to take it on be realistic in that it will take years to finish if you DIY and a ton of money. If you're looking to pay someone else to work on it, be aware it could end up costing tens, to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The biggest issue is logistics. It's really hard to find an affordable place to store a boat that's 31' wide. You're going to pay thousands and thousands in storage. The best case scenario is if you own some land on the water where she can stay moored or dry stored for free while you finish her.
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Learning the Lines is a channel about us, an average couple in our 20's, with big dreams to be sailing the world by the time we're in our 30's. We're not afraid to jump into anything, put in the work, and learn as we go. We started out with Somnium, an O'day 272, moved onto Freebie, an Endeavour 32, and now are focusing on sailboat tours and working full time as teachers while we save up for our next boat.
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[@sheddski2942]

I can’t believe I’m seeing this out of the woods in Peabody mass where I saw this being constructed year after year 2miles from where I grew up I remember hearing the story about how a retaining wall he was working on toppled over on him and his dream stopped the property was sold to settle his estate and new owners gave a year to find a buyer his daughter gave it to anyone who would finish it and continue her fathers dream and I guess someone came forward and they hired a contractor to get it out of the woods and trucked it to a marina to make it seaworthy to go to new home and then finish it and step the mast and sail away I think his wife passed away maybe a year or 2 before him of cancer so progress slowed down some untill he passed I find it interesting to see it floating hopefully it will finally be sailed RIP WILSONS from a Peabody resident

[@allenh7835]

Cool if the new owner names the boat in honor of the Wilsons.

[@Davidcallard]

A sad story indeed. Poor man never got to feel her surge forward with a gust of wind in her main 😢...

[@sheddski2942]

his dream was to Sail to Portugal

[@alansmith2203]

Most people reading have very little experience with what it takes to build a boat of this complexity. It makes me cry to see how this craftsman never got to sit in the cockpit as his boat surfed along on a beam reach doing 15 knots...or listened to the shrimp nibbling on his keel late at night....or how he could pull into a couple of feet of water and snuggle it around while the mono hulls were hundreds of yards further off shore....what a terrible outcome for this gentleman. If you know fiberglassing or cold molding....you can see what a good technician he was with all of the compound curves, stringers...do dads....my mind is blown away...RIP sir...

[@RockDocNeal]

There's a lot of work yet to do, but I think that's one of the coolest looking boats I've seen for awhile and I think Wilson did an amazing job with the basic construction. It's incredible that an individual would have the vision and technical ability to take on a mammoth project like this and then to sustain that commitment over 32 years. It's a shame that he never realized his dream. RIP Wilson.

[@ClockwoRRk]

i grew up seeing this boat all the time growing up. hopefully someone can finish this project

[@dylangrounds9723]

I really sincerely hope this gets a loving owner, and that they frame his image in it somewhere. So much love and dedication went into this, and im genuinely amazed by it.

[@superyachtchef]

Did anyone else shed a tear at Wilson's Legacy 🏆♥️

[@cyrilculton1181]

Yes, absolutely. This was Wilson's life & his dream. When I found out that he died in a terrible accident I cried. This vessel deserves to be completed by someone with much more skill & financial support than I. In my mind's eye I picture Wilson's dream being finished and taking his spirit on the journey of a lifetime. I do hope someone with the ability and wherewithal to complete this wonderful cruiser does just that. Complete his dream & sail away.

[@cyrilculton1181]

Yes, absolutely. This was Wilson's life & his dream. When I found out that he died in a terrible accident I cried. This vessel deserves to be completed by someone with much more skill & financial support than I. In my mind's eye I picture Wilson's dream being finished and taking his spirit on the journey of a lifetime. I do hope someone with the ability and wherewithal to complete this wonderful cruiser does just that. Complete his dream & sail away.

[@neilcampion3118]

Great looking trimaran and a easy project. I sail on a Shuttleworth designed 45 trimaran. She goes at 20 knots. In light airs she picks up speed to 7/8 knots with no problem. Love trimarans.

[@colinostrom260]

So good to see the respect shown to the builder .. fantastic craftsmanship

[@rickburton72]

Iam interested?

[@cyrilculton1181]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful work in progress. Someone who has the ability and finances to complete this amazing vessel needs to pick up where Wilson left off. His spirit is alive and well within this not quite finished project. Someone, somewhere knows just how to finish this with the love and craftsmanship she deserves. I wouldn't know where to start but someone out there does. Do it for Wilson, do it for his wife or simply do it because you know you can. This dream deserves to come to fruition. Thank you. ⛵⚓⛵⚓⛵🌈

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

I think this is the best project boat you have had so far. Yes it needs a little work and a fist full or maybe a large bag full of dollars to finish it. I have started with less to work with and had excellent boats in under a year of work. You didn't mention dagger boards or who the boat plans designer is. All needed information. Thank you for taking the time and effort to show this diamond in the ruff.

[@rickydee5863]

Simpson design he designed qite a few trimarans in the pacific especialy in newzealand and australia mostly home built out of plywood i think his full name was rodger simpson .and his design time was 1970s and 1980s .hope this is helpfull to you

[@joeblow1942]

Simpson Wild.

[@iverburl]

Re boards: There is a centerboard in the main hull. You can see the top of the case at the settee. And according to the owners on their Facebook page, it leaks.

[@mixerguru]

@@rickydee5863 wow thank you i was just wondering thatthing this is brilliant boat. in a sea of buoyancy challenged twisting sailing bobsleds just waiting to sink, this is a practical piece of art the bulk heads alone sell me..

[@rickydee5863]

@@mixerguru yeah the big plus for multihulls is they are in the main stable platforms that have little significant heel and do not sink one disapeared in the pacific and the crew were given up for dead three months later they turned up off the coast of newzealand the boat had flipped in a storm abd they lived in the upturned hulls for the three months fishing collecting drinking water until the currents beached them on our shores .i really like the fact you can stick with your boat if the worst happens not so mono hulls you end up in a liferaft exlosed to the elements .this tri looks well built and well glassed .the cross beams that carry the load across the main hull deak out to each of the almas are subject to huge loads and would need an expert to determine there structural integrity .that would be the key issue here with this tri .so a full survey by an experiencd multi hull expert is a no brainer .other than that it looks like a lot of boat for the money with a spacious interior .it will not be quick in light airs .much the same perfirmance as a mono hull as the hull has been overbuilt i see that as a plus once you had a decent puffof wind this boat would come into its own .

[@GENECARP]

Beautiful dream, makes me a little sad, you can feel the love Wilson had for this boat..

[@edwardsnover4303]

This is a modified Simpson Lihona trimaran. Roger Simpson designed a couple of trimarans and designed several different catamarans also. The boats are light and fast sailers. Not a condomaran. The builder changed the topside from the plans probably to gain more storage. It is a safe seaworthy design that should be able to sail anywhere. As far as its completion, if all the parts are available with the boat it should not take much to complete her. If she were in my neck of the woods I would be all over it for that price. Five or six six thousand miles is a little bit of a commute to work on her. There seems to be many nay sayers and negative nellies here in the comments, many who obviously don't know much about trimarans and how they are built. Give me a wood and glass hull over a GRP hull any day.

[@bretthawksley3582]

That Trimaran is a beauty!! And a one off too and I was so glad that current owners saved her, she even has a mast in storage so she is actually an ocean vessel too!

[@arnecompagne2534]

My father built a Liahona 40 back in the 80's here on the Gold Coast Australia. We lived on it for a while. Beautiful boat. Would love to buy one and restore one day - we currently live on an Easy 10.5 Catamaran (Peter Snell design)

[@rx7dude2006]

Wow he really put some blood sweat and tears into that build.I hope it gets finished because it needs to.

[@atomisum6445]

I sure hope this boat lives on!

[@whitby910]

Make a great project to share on youtube. I sense I am not alone in wanting to follow this boat to completion.

[@clayfarnet970]

It will be a great deal for someone. Thanks for bringing us another interesting boat. 👍👍👍

[@edwiser3547]

It is nice to see a boat with a history.

[@hallowther9735]

I live in Lynn, MA. this boat was built in Peabody just a few miles away. I used to see it when I went to the North Shore Mall . I happened to be there the day they lifted the boat out a dip in the land and put it on a trailer . It wasn't moved till midnight when the State Police could lead and follow the truck down RT 128 do the public ramp in Danvers. It is great to see the boat on the inside . Sorry to hear that the buyer's plans have been upset due to health situations. All the best , Hal

[@whatskraken9229]

After all the work we have put in our trimaran, this boat definitely has lots of potential. Our trimaran is smaller and heavier and still hits double digits. Could only imagine the speed this trimaran will be getting!

[@macdaddy507]

Hey Jordan, your friend from Canada 🇨🇦. HOW MUCH

[@walterthorne4819]

Impress work by Wilson and Learning the Lines! Excellent presentation!

[@saxophool]

Looks like a Blackbird, especially in the shot from the bow. 😎

[@mixerguru]

holy shit you are correct ! good eye

[@dominictarrsailing]

a great example of why your big dream should be of a small boat so that you have a better chance to finish it

[@dominictarrsailing]

that said, this looks very livable as is to me, just needs a mast, should be easy!

[@Davidcallard]

You can wait too long as happened to my poor father may he forever 🙏 RIP.

[@norarivkis2513]

If I could afford someplace to _moor_ something with a 31-foot beam, I would snap that thing up in a second. You could spend hundreds of thousands finishing it as perfectly as you could possibly want, and still have an inexpensive boat... and a very beautiful one. Mr. Wilson did a fine job for as much of it as he did at all.

[@summersands8105]

What an awesome and sad story behind this boat. I truly hope she finds a new owner who will finish her and make her the pride and joy she should be. She reminds of a big native American bird or flying fish totem.

[@timothyboles6457]

The workmanship of the boat looks top notch. Wilson did a great job there. But there is a lot of work still to be done obviously. And others have mentioned about mooring a boat of this beam

[@kirkbrandt1392]

to whomever purchased it, I recommend building a drydock on your property to store it while you work on it.

[@canoelew2288]

Looks like a cross between a Klingon Warbird and a Galaxy Class Starship! Nice lines and very solid potential. Just sitting still it looks like it's doing double digit knots....

[@TheMadSqu]

Would be cool if the person buying it would start a youtube channel! I would definately be on board for that.

[@donavanzeh4254]

Looks well built.

[@lancedaniels]

👀👂Thanks for posting and sharing. Very interesting. Great discovery 😮👍

[@donnarocchio936]

Interesting and quirky. I am sure someone will fall in love and enjoy fitting it out. It seems to me that coastal cruising not sailing will be the way to go. His vision is unique and the ability to live aboard while continuing the build would be an advantage.

[@timhardman4764]

cool boat !! Always fun to see something different, like your last episode....love the variety. I hope someone can save this.

[@artregeous]

Fascinating human smbition to desire something at 30 yrsold to experience at over 60 yrs old it exceeds logic of todays generational perception from the point of utility and cost benefit analysis fascinating

[@SGudur]

Surely this is a huge and awesome Trimaran.. As you said, it needs a good care and rebuild... Someone who is crazy about boats and sailing should buy this, as only they can do justice to this wonderful boat..

[@chrisdavis3642]

I've been through this before. Heartbreaking!

[@whatskraken9229]

Beautiful trimaran! Looks almost beautiful and fast as ours 😆

[@roadboat9216]

Yes, agree with you. A nice boat for the right people. Lots of potential and lots of work. Nice design. And 12K lbs with a 75 Yanmar. Wow. That alone should give you an idea of potential speed. I would think she would motor into the double digits.

[@bostonpaulmakes6927]

This would be a fun start for a person who wants to start another DIY boat restoration channel. That pass-through or lightening hole to the aft cabin, though. Short of making a deck hatch, claustrophobics would be going nuclear.

[@alimitchell5346]

Floating coffin...but a lovely design...I get the claustrophobic bit!!

[@iverburl]

The passage to the aft cabin is only for foul weather or an upside-down capsize. Typically you would go aft through the cockpit.

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

Were I a younger man this would be an amazing project that could be one hell of a beautiful yacht. Sadly I'm to old to take on a project like this and would have to hire out all the work needed to complete her. At $28,000.00 she's definitely well priced as a starting point of negotiations. As you said you'd have to own some land or have family/friends you trust that do on the water front to be able to haul her out and do all that needs done on the hard. That would save a ton of money as well as time because anyone who's done even small jobs while on the hook will tell you it adds unwelcome complications. I to hope someone buys her that will put the blood, sweat, money and tears into her that her original owner did. When finished if done properly she could easily be worth more than 10x her current price...

[@iverburl]

So glad to see this boat on the water. Watched it for sale online for years and thought it most likely would leave Peabody in pieces via chainsaw. Curious about rig and equipment details, will go to Facebook group. Thanks for the tour. Bravo to you for learning trimaran lines. Read up a bit on multihull safety design to better understand passageways and that white escape hatch you did not mention.

[@gavinmurray9582]

The passion within this man to create such a beautiful craft spending half a lifetime doing so is humbling. Does anyone know if its still up for sale and where? It would be an honor to adopt his dream and set sail in Captain Wilsons legacy.

[@chraven69]

Yeh that is an amazing sailing yatch. The amount of space inside is truly awe-inspiring, its like the tardis inside.

[@PeteCrutchfield]

Well. It does float and made it down the east coast in its on bottom. These days thats a promising project.

[@FedericoLucchi]

This is the kind of sailboat project I'd really enjoy!!

[@cankeco]

that's gorgeous, all the wood. would love to see it restored and sailing.

[@celesdocofficial7816]

What a nice inside the big boat. My dream is to have a boat for myself and to my family also. Thank you for sharing this very informative video. Watching from naic cavite. Philippines.

[@grahamwheelock7497]

Wilson was the man you can tell the craftsmanship compared to most home built cat's and trimaran and she is strip planked with ply I can tell and he probably did double diaganol brunzeyl with 2 layers of 1/2" and glassed making the hull 1-1/8" hull outside very nice build I can tell looking at her she is a beauty

[@fooman2108]

This one of those 'lot of potential' boats that would drive most people crazy.

[@Shymenyou]

and bankrupt ;)

[@Davidcallard]

There can be only one name for this craft: Wilson's Legacy.

[@monsterhog1118]

Let's all say it together...MONEY PIT!

[@mrogormand1]

The interior would remind you of the Ed Horstman designs, with the separate aft cabin and the wide main cabin wing berths, but it is very much its own boat. Nice find, and nice to see a trimaran.

[@joeblow1942]

Well, not really. Horstmans have accommodations in all three hulls.

[@mrogormand1]

@@joeblow1942 It only reminds me of one.

[@KevinKurka]

Some what like Ed’s Tri Star, I preferred his design over this one but this is a close second.

[@rickydee5863]

There had been some patching where the structural crossbeams leave the main hull to extend out to the almas which implies flexing also the deak above the main cabin looked like it had been weeping along the cross beams in the interior .

[@VirtanenDK]

I am new to this channel. I normally follow Saling Melody and Salt and Tar, both building boat's. And I think you had a great project here. Could be a good and safe boat, to bring you around the world. Great video, great boat..

[@edilbertosantana8307]

Nice layout..

[@racketchen]

awesome work and elegant

[@mojoneko8303]

Convert it into a Wing In Ground effect. That would be an interesting project.. : )

[@calvingarrett3245]

Very beautiful boat beautiful craftsmanship just a size boat I've been looking for I cannot afford I'm sure of that then nav station can be changed and a couple different things can be changed other than that even if it is a little heavy I'm sure that thing would get a good 10 or 12 notts of speed possibly more I guess it would depend on how much you store in that boat the engine looked really nice God I wish I can buy that boat anyways good luck to the new owners whoever buys it please don't let this boat go to waste

[@melee401]

Yes, your estimate on cruising speed is mine as well. The center hull is very voluminous for a tri of that length. I think it would be an excellent boat for somebody with enough resources to see her build through to completion. It's going to be fast enough but her lines are incredibly unique and desirable.

[@johnlowe8418]

I'm amazed at how quick some are to right this vessel off. Sure it needs changes, smaller helm re positioned allowing access to the rear berth amongst other things, where there's a will, there's away, but very doable, and once finished, it would be a very unique vessel.

[@robwestern7702]

Cool boat she would look great with her sails up

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Its definately for a wooden multihull fan... Unique ? Quite Possibly... but for someone in the right place it could be spectacular piece of boat craft.

[@Mandurath]

I like it. But, not as a sailing vessel. Cover it with solar panels, a bunch of batteries and a great electric cruiser.

[@CS-in3pg]

Absolutely!! She would be a fine coastal cruiser fitted that way and operating costs would be essentially paid upfront

[@mixerguru]

no you wouldnt you would have a floating over weight environmental disaster waiting to happen thats after considering the one that was already committed sourcing the batteries and solar panel resources ....

[@caby9311]

I thought of that as well lol. Put some wind generators as well and do a single handed round the world record. You'd have to win. I don't think anyone has done that yet. There's a big battery for sale in WA Australia on Gumtree 9k hols ale. Was dreaming of something like that and this turns up. My partner would kill me she doesn't like being alone I could probably do it with my windfall in Hex crypto get into the new hex and pulse coin coming out and in no time you could do it up. Just put a deposit on a careel 22 trailer sailor. I'm over 60 and Ave only sailed a hobie cat for an hour ab 40 years ago and had lots of fun. Not sailing 80%😂😂😂. So this is going to be my patial retirement time out go around Australia put her in the water in the nice places. Worked flat out Al my life this will be great.

[@honorguardsfencingclub7322]

It was conceived and built as a sailboat. Don't destroy her soul before she has ever even tasted the wind.

[@smitus_hell7564]

love the design

[@maximosgeorgiou8503]

well its beautifull and unique. wish i could buy it and finish it

[@Johnsouthshore]

Well priced.. but a lot of work to be done. There are sails.. where is the mast? The engine alone is worth a lot

[@zaaats29]

You cars make it solar only a very good project for me here in greece but i am poor xaxaxa very ni boat i hope to go to a good dude this boat have many love inside. Good video dude

[@finfanfifteen9659]

Absolutely like it. Would be an awesome retirement project since I have 3 years to go. Thanks for showing what's out there. Price is a bit out of reach at the moment. I'll have to keep a watch on this one.

[@durwynor]

My star trek nerd ass is in love

[@badgimp4577]

She's a beautiful boat! Real nice price too.

[@eroorefulufoo6625]

man this would be cool! i'm not in a place where i can buy it right now but i sure wish i was

[@englishrose1122]

Reminds me of one of those huge manta rays that swim around the oceans I think that’s what they are called x

[@thomastamanini7318]

It is beautiful.

[@billkaroly]

Romulan Bird of Prey. Lots of nice possibilities.

[@dukecitytimes7990]

man a beauty ..

[@walterwinn2842]

Not a fan of wood but if I was in good health I would consider taking on this boat. It is very attractive for the price and I'm not a trimaran fan

[@joeblow1942]

It’s been sealed with epoxy.

[@walterwinn2842]

@@joeblow1942 I know

[@scyz2807]

Interesting boat for sure!

[@fxpthl]

What a true example of hand built craftsmanship! Such a pity its builder couldn’t finish it in his lifetime! With the right owner, this could really turn out to be a very special cruiser! Noticed Randi and Morgan waited in your skiff. Must have been too hot for them.

[@vidguy007]

It is always interesting to cost out a partial build and compare that to what it costs to buy a similar complete boat.

[@chrischild6894]

Love your shows

[@86config]

Interesting boat with really striking lines. I did note signs of water damage in the interior, standing in the main hull bilge and in the amas. Signs of water blush on the cabin insides as well. Not fatal on wood laminate boat but something that would require serious investigation before purchase.

[@barteaumotorsports8909]

I. Hate sales!!! Ads that don’t just tell you how much!!! I’m out just say the price! Get to point! She’s heavy!!! Who knows? God bless original builder, I wish he pull of left!!! And went sailing!! No matter its “not finished”

[@solsouth]

After discovering‘Captain Q’s’ videos I cannot stand watching your videos any longer.

[@michaelhicks8867]

I watch both channels and love them both.

[@christopherberthelet3977]

Loved this at first site a design after my own heart. As a woodworker and tinker I'd love the challenge. And it would be a labor of love. Time to work on her however isn't currently available, I just became a precinct commiteeman and work a full-time job. Funds are also currently tight with house repairs. But it is still so tempting I'll be praying and seeking God's will for us and possibly the boat.

[@mixerguru]

That is the most interesting boat you hav eever showed the construction on that i s amazing the bulkheads are proper and gorgeous . I would easily state this is the best tri moran ever built he has been able to visualize what no one else has been able too. Tri's in existance are designed n flaw and will rip apart its ridiculous He really saw how to use space as structual integrity . and the craftsmanship is what I was used to seeing when my father was building boats in Conn when i was growing up . I would love to know if there are plans published one could obtain ? It looks like a manta ray a tri mants ! .. Wow I have never seen anything this clever and beautiful , still has a idiotic 100 year old ober weight under powered mouring weight sold as a diesel engine. Awesome Awesome !

[@grumpyboyz]

Score.. I've done a couple of miles on a Liahona 43 belonging to Pete and Jen McLaren from Hawaii that was here in nz a few years back..I think yhe only I'd add is a sugar scoop stern to make it easier to get on board from the water..

[@georgeroach7499]

Nice project, REASONABLE price

[@freddiesmith4285]

Surprised that it has not been sold

[@davidheflin5847]

Sort of looks like a Klingon, Bird of Prey, from the bow looking aft.

[@Tanju23]

Really cool boat!

[@brianjoyce9040]

Very interesting boat

[@gordondellar5076]

I recently sold a 47ft trimaran in New Zealand. Biggest issue is haulout and tring to get insurance. I could only find insurance in Spain.

[@katofmine]

32 years to build a boat that isn't even close to done yet seems like a crazy amount of time

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi what a Wonderful boat it’s a bit sad That he did not Get the chance to finish it after all out on Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia

[@mikemendes7598]

Very cool project, and another excellent tour. The aft "cabin" is pretty much useless without some hatch to the deck. The cockpit is also pretty much useless. I think I might be inclined to cut out the aft cabin, create a real cockpit, and add a couple of large lazarette's aft. The $28K asking price seems reasonable, and I think anyone taking this one could plan to spend double that to get her finished. I would hate to see this turned into a power boat of any kind. She deserves to have a sailing rig! Can we please stop bashing Neel?! The last postings I could find about bad build quality are 5 years ago, except for the Ruby Rose tour in 2019. (Which was rushed for the boat show.) Like most designs, they have their pros and cons, but it appears they've got a handle on the quality issue. ANY early boat is more likely to have issues than a later model and anyone who buys one can expect to have problems. (And you typically pay less as well.) My Dad bought one of the first Sadler 34's from a very reputable brand (Contessa 26 and 32, Sadler 32, etc) and he had a BUNCH of quality and detail issues. You're closing in on 100K subs - congrats!

[@id10tcertified]

Looks like a few different designs combined, mostly Newick just a nicer design for my OCD... There’s a lot of tri designs I’m not overly fussed about but this is nice and looks like it’s been loved too.. that’s going to be one hell of a cool boat once you’ve finished her: any idea of performance? Ok, so I posted before the end of the video lol.

[@mixerguru]

Seriously i feel like one could be looking at something that came from Davinci's notebooks just stunning

[@russmoore167]

I’m switching to Rumble….you should too

[@scheissgoogle5358]

can you make the building plans public? great project!

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

Surprised how small the cockpit is for such a large boat.. Sits just two comfortably.