Do FAST & AFFORDABLE Catamarans Even Exist? [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

In this video I am touring a Moxie 37 Island Hopper and it's an astoundingly unique catamaran. From the forward cockpit to the light displacement and galley-down design, this boat puts sailing performance first, and interior volume second. It's a breath of fresh air amongst all of the condo catamarans on the market. This is a boat that is designed for people that truly love sailing.
Designed and built by Uwe Jaspersen, you can tell that she resembles a smaller gunboat with the forward cockpit which is no surprise since Uwe worked on gunboats as well during his career.
What do you think? Leave a comment below.
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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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[@paulwyand6204]

Looks like she would be a blast to daysail, or even week long trips, but not what I would want to cruse long term with that layout. No protected salon would get old quick. Being in an isinglass tent would be no fun outside the tropics, and it looks like very little ventilation below. But it does look like a lot of fun to blast around the bay!

[@CS-in3pg]

She has a truly unique character and is quite beautiful. The price makes her very attainable. Well Done!!

[@jautjoep]

If you want to get soaked every time you go sailing in a little wind, the perfect boat.

[@brendanlovesboats6751]

Or you could roll the clears down and not get wet.

[@donnanhuggler8451]

It has waterproof plastic windscreens

[@mikewilliams4947]

Sailor vs old cruiser. Give me the performance any day.

[@26N80W]

Builders name is pronounced Uvee’ and I believe only one or two were ever made. I sailed the boat quit a bit and really enjoyed it. Boat is great for performance day sailing and short term cruising in tropical waters. Settees both fold flat to create two day beds which are great for sleeping at night as well. As I recall there is no connecting bar between the rudders. As a result a traditional autopilot will not work. I think you would have to use the helm mount auto pilot which is less than ideal. Boat is not a live aboard cruiser.

[@cartmanrlsusall]

Those diesels look brand new, a very interesting little boat it's like somebody shrunk a gunboat

[@jacksbackable]

Personally I think the unprotected helm would be cold and wet! Especially when heading up wind. Still really interesting to see! Thanks for sharing. 😎🏖🌴☀️🇦🇺

[@bdphourde]

It has a dodger.

[@rustie4242]

Chris White designs have forward cockpits and aft saloon, so do Gunboats. Great visibility but wet when sailing at 20knots in heavy conditions.

[@beazleteats4031]

I'd hate to be in heavy seas in the forward helm station...I can imagine the entire area being swamped by a huge wave with water coming right through into the aft salon area. No thx.

[@bdphourde]

It has a rolled up dodger.

[@mcneilcustomknives]

Can’t wait to see camper videos from you guys as well

[@bdphourde]

I share your appreciation of this design. I tried to find more about it and it looks like there may only be THAT one in the US. But there was another one listed elswhere and it had clear plastic folding doors on the cockpit access circle. I think I would plan a way to drop that anchor from the cockpit also. It is so close to the helm. You can do everything else from there! It is nice but I would call it spartan. I'm unsure how they could value it at a quarter of a million dollars! I guess it must be in the carbon fiber spars and deck. I'm not sure I could justify even $150K for one that small, but I do like the smaller size. All the write-ups talked about its great speed but I couldn't find anyone that would say what that was. Finally a magazine review quoted the builder with a top speed in the high teens! So THAT could cut down your travel times considerably! I wonder what they cost in South Africa?

[@wombatdk]

Your idea of "affordable" is vastly different to my idea of "affordable". The price is par for a catamaran of this size. Nothing "affordable" about it.

[@allenmilani4846]

Blown away ! Cat boats and Trike bikes rule !

[@briantambling3918]

I love this boat too!!

[@adammallerman8153]

I had the chance to sail in one of these a few years back. They're really fun but SPARTAN. I would compare the living area with a 30' monohull. I was assuming a Catalina 27 at the time and this felt about the same size below decks. They come with Lombardi 20ho diesels, which are a nightmare to source parts for so many have been swapped out for heavier more conventional diesels. I know Randy loved the forward cockpit and you can single hand from there, controlling all sails and the dagger boards BUT, and it's a huge drawback (and probably why forward helms didn't catch on) with the headsail up, you're totally blind. You cannot see ahead.

[@svechappe6075]

You probably either love this boat or not so much. You give up the salon for the forward helm and rely on the cockpit for your living space. Works fine for daysailing and perhaps overnights, but longer cruises would find it lacking I think. If you have young kids with you, it may present some challenges. But, for the right person, kind of a cool boat.

[@damonottaway3648]

Wow, very cool boat. And yes, that’s the first forward helm station I’ve seen as well. I’m more interested in to Condo-Maran myself, but someone should love that boat.

[@markjennings2315]

So thats where Leopard got the front cockpit idea from, cool boat! thanks for featuring it.

[@nigelharley1171]

If you want a forward helm station check out Bob Oram Catamarans. His Mango 38 is very sweet and he has been doing them for more than 20 years

[@clayfarnet970]

Come on man, spill the beans on your new boat. We won’t tell anybody. 😂😂😂👍👍👍 Hope everything pans out because we are dying to see you guys back on the water again.

[@BlockchainToTheFace]

Some people don’t understand that it’s only a secret once and waiting to tell it, doesn’t make it any better

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

That's a GR8 boat! A bit small for me, but LOVE the forward cockpit/helm and layout!

[@nauy]

Like the forward cockpit but nothing else.

[@sergest-pierre6160]

I like this little Cat as well. It missing a dinghy davit and is bit small to live aboard.

[@gd3355]

For that price I'd find a nice monohull. Also I cringed when I saw the Lombardini engine Their old air cooled engines were tough but the liquid cooled were crap. I was so happy when Kohler bought them and my shop quit being a dealer for them.

[@KenWallaceDesign]

This looks like a hell of a lot of fun for day sailing and short Bahamas island hopping! Man, to be under 30 again. Not a good choice for long term cruising - especially not if you’re older with a family to accommodate aboard. Let’s call this the “teardrop trailer of sub-40-ft cruising catamarans.”

[@hugocohdavid]

Yeah, but when you're under 30 250k isn't really affordable

[@johnpaul8885]

Love that forward Helm that’s the one would love have

[@johnhelm7090]

Nice job Jordan. I agree the forward helm is unique and would be fun for a day sail. Looks a bit damp for long hauls or heavy weather. If you want fast, you can expect to get wet, so it's a compromise in comfort to get the speed. I didn't see the year built, but it looks like almost new condition.

[@refittingreverie7992]

That is a pretty cool cat. I always see the price and think about the monohull I could get for the same price or cheaper with room to upgrade.

[@jjones9290]

I would disagree that the price is right. I have looked at hundreds if not 000s of catamarans and you can definitely find "condo cats" that would perform just as well or better in the 250k price range. That said this is the most unique cockpit and helmstation layout I have seen and I personally love the forward view it provides as well as the ability while at the helm to easily see and communicate with guest. I would definitely consider this layout with a bit more length because it appears it is definitely lacking built in storage spaces. Thanks fpr the vid! I'm always excited to learn about the lesser known vessels out there!

[@OasisTrimaran]

Wow! I just looked at some broker listings for this boat 3 hours ago. I’ve winter’d my boat in the same yard as SHENANIGANS for years. Dream Boat =]

[@BigLittleton]

I love your videos. Very informative, and without question, I’ve “learned the lines.” Keep it up!!!

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

I agree that helm would be so enjoyable....

[@mcgoo721]

I absolutely love it man. I know they have some documented build quality issues but I've always liked the layout of the neel trimarans, and this seems like a good middle ground of those and the houseboat like cats out there. I'm about it.

[@donnarocchio936]

A very unique boat. Seems as though she would be a lot of fun to sail. As for a live aboard I am not sure? Not much room to have guests, unless you are just a couple... The best to Randi and Morgan, I did miss seeing them and how much Morgan has grown. Looking forward to info on your upcoming boat.

[@OasisTrimaran]

Be sure to check out the “Moxie M37 Catamaran @ 2008 Annapolis boat show” video featuring the designer.

[@mikewilliams4947]

This boat is incredible. Too bad is this isn't your 'cup of tea' the design and performance plus lower maintenance is exactly what I'm looking for. Yes the 249K isn't easy to swallow but for a turn key machine? It seems right. What I see for less are OLD slow dogs that needs major maintenance from day one. So far this is my favorite boat I have seen on this channel. Would love to see it sailing

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Very wet helm station... in any kind of sea and with the potential speeds that cat can achieve it spray would be a major issue even bay sailing in any kind of breeze - let alone offshore.

[@ronaldharris6569]

Definitely different but for a performance boat its nice. Not a fan of that round helm entrance or the molded in cockpit setup but the mid hull engines are a winner

[@jasongarry1330]

It's a catamaran that sails after all it is in meant to get places under sail. Personally I would prefer lifting outboards but cool boat for sure. It would be nice to see some videos under sail.

[@timothyboles6457]

Wow!! That is a fantastic layout!! That forward helm station is a great idea! With all the solar, I thought it was an electric boat. Until you lifted the engine covers. But what a great layout. It would be interesting to see her sail

[@grancito2]

You are obviously boat ignorant to like the forward helm.

[@briangingerich7632]

Such a cool boat!!

[@hermitoldguy6312]

It's all well and good putting price and contact info in the description, but people obviously can't find it. You need to signpost it with "DESCRIPTION".

[@tonyacerra2329]

The Windello 50 & 55 has a forward cockpit.

[@roadboat9216]

Wow, what a crazy design or am I missing something. You would be soaked in that cockpit and even aft through the round passage. A blast in calmer weather though.

[@deibertmichael]

Thanks. Enjoyed the tour great job.

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

What an awesome design from a manufacturer I have admittedly never heard of. Good luck on the behind the scenes vessel purchase, I truly hope everything works out for you kids...

[@FlesHBoX]

They were one of the SA builders that popped up in the mid to late 2000s (2009 was the first moxie in the US) that I believe died not long after (the newest I could find is 2011) when so many of the SA builders went under.

[@geraldharmse1184]

@@FlesHBoX True, because the problem within South Africa is that they want to build cheap and sell at high prices. Welcome to South Africa.

[@treywest268]

The lack on the ability to make forward area weather tight from oncoming s4as would be of deep concern to me in a severe weather condition on the open ocean. Isingglass will not hold up to a few tons of water over the bow. It appears that the two places that would be water tight are the two hulls. Otherwise, anything in the cockpit/salon and helm would be right over the stern.

[@davekyle6096]

"Forward cockpit is amazing... there's nothing else like it on the market..." LMAO for bloody good reason!!!

[@karaDee2363]

I think I could find a better boat for $250,000. This particular one is not my cup of tea

[@pwrplay8709]

Thanks again

[@walterwinn2842]

No weather protection when you HAVE to be at the helm. Sail drives or shaft? You hardly ever put technical information in your videos but you sure like that storage stuff 🤔

[@edwiser3547]

Hi Walter. I agree. These videos are generally very short on vital info. They appear to be aimed at the armchair sailor and dreamer. There are a lot of dreamers though so they make up a large audience for Jordan and Randi.

[@billhanna8838]

Interesting

[@mngbennett]

I look forward to you touring a Gemini 105M or 105MC as a comparison. While not as performance oriented, the Geminis make efficient use of a smaller boat. I hope you don't stumble on a Gemini Legacy as they made some design changes like fixed keels and hull mounted engines that lost some of the benefits of the 105M and 105MC, particularly low draft capability.

[@ronparcke-wms2146]

Re 12:10, Ohhh. I misunderstood until this explanation. I thought you're the new owner and about to go adventurous on your 'new' catamaran purchase. Well, I guess I will still check in at times to see what you have next at sometime .

[@chikken_soup]

The cockpit is similar to the Chris White cats

[@billhanna8838]

Except the 55 CW Try i sailed on did 26 knots cruising .

[@bucknaykid5821]

The Hobit hole to the helm was cool though

[@anthonynicholas1165]

Yep, day sailor of weekender maybe, live aboard or long term no way, the money is a lot for what there is as well, otherwise interesting, i imagine it sails well, for some that would be the seller, good tour of a different boat to usual, well done.

[@sccarguy8242]

Unrelated to the video, I hope you guys do a follow up on how the RV performed on your trip now that your back home.

[@davidheflin5847]

I'm looking forward to seeing your videos on your trip across the country.

[@svZia-Switch51]

I don't see the designer listed in the intro but it was Chris White who came up with the forward helm station on catamarans at the base of the mast. In many ways this looks like a shorter version of his designs including the Atlantic 42.

[@monsterhog1118]

Cool boat

[@roderikvanl]

the round door reminds of the houses Hobbits live in!

[@Nicholas_Devine]

I personally would take those loud, shaky Lambardini's out of either hull. They'll tear the boat apart with vibration and drive you crazy when there is no wind. Not to mention they're expensive.

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Have you ran a few of their marine engines Nick? Never ran them myself.

[@eljefe1153]

It looks to me a Chris White style catamaran. But I agree it's a amazing vessel and for a couple just perfect. Wondering what do you think about the Maine Cat 38 or 41. Thanks so much for the videos you are posting.

[@danielsundberg1977]

Forward helmstation, nothing like it! Seen a HH50? But cool little boat

[@user-earthandfire]

comment for the algorithmic attention, it likes it

[@paulhudson4481]

What a great Cat who is the designer

[@scyz2807]

I really like the layout also. However, that forward helm station did not seem to have any protection from the weather. I saw something (clear plastic sheeting?) rolled at the front edge of the "roof" but didn't see where it could attach. ( just re-watched and now see how it works, I think lol ) The galley also seemed a little cramped, but may not be that bad in person. Overall I still like monohulls better.

[@lorrinbarth1969]

I love this channel with its boat reviews. And, I understand that you are looking for the perfect boat for you family. Well, with a baby, the perfect boat is a three bedroom in suburbia.

[@Henbopty]

Yeah another great video thanks 😊 from UK 🇬🇧👍

[@FlesHBoX]

I'm sure that thing is a rocket and a total blast to sail, but that is not a cruising boat. You could maybe get away with light coastal cruising where you only sail for a day or two at a time, but this is the kind of boat where the provisioning alone for a major crossing is going to wreck its performance, ignoring the fact that there is nowhere to store said provisioning. And for long term cruising that is going to include unavoidable foul weather sailing, that forward helm would be a nightmare. Having that forward helm open to the cockpit would likewise make the cockpit less appealing in foul weather. So, a great daysailer/occasional weekender/potentially a rare week long trip boat, but a cruiser it is not.

[@jamesyoung1204]

Minimalist Catamaran, would be easy to maintain and clean, lack of windows is a good thing in my opinion (as long as their are no bugs), lack of wood is welcome (less maintenance down the road). Price seems pretty expensive for what you get, but, we did not get to see what kind of batteries and how many. Did it have air conditioning ?

[@RockDocNeal]

When you briefly showed the engine in the port hull, I said "does that say Lamborghini"?, but I stopped the video on the starboard engine and realized that it said Lombardini.

[@edwiser3547]

Nice daysailer for Biscayne Bay but too spartan and open for any kind of foul weather.

[@martigrey5872]

Very interesting different layout. I like it. Solves all the problems of being up high at your helm and falling far. So this or the Seawind 1190?

[@FlesHBoX]

Honestly, for what they are asking for this, you could probably find an 1190 on the used market for not much more, and the 1190 is going to offer so much more versatility for actual cruising. You would be sacrificing some performance since this boat is undoubtedly lighter than the 1190. But if you only planned to daysail or weekend warrior your boat, this would be an amazing option.

[@jamescapstick916]

have a look at windello cats they have a 50&54 with similer arrangement

[@djatnikasaleh2218]

Can the helm put on canopy so for sailing in rainy day or in the day sailing protected by hot of the sun burning skin....?

[@micjailchavezmorejon3140]

So colllllllll 👌👍🙌 I wanted!!!!⛵⛵⛵⛵

[@davidvalentino9401]

Check out gun boat cats

[@mixerguru]

LOL Catamarans I love the style and benefits of a cat however two small hulls instead of one big one doesn't really reconcile the quadruple average price. And make no mistake they are all junk the structures are absolutely lucky they float. I have seen some really scary construction leave it there. Then there is the rig with a wide stance making it quick and easy to fold the boat in two getting it through some inland waterways or canals. The relative torque needed to tweek the hull structure in 90% of production Cats? is south of what it takes to open some pickle jars.. Wheres my checkbook ! Dont get me wrong I love those boats but with very very few notable exceptions they have construction quality similar to that of an RV rather than an ocean going yacht .

[@mcgoo721]

Oh and that first name Uwe is said like oovah. My uncle has the same name!

[@10lauset]

Cheers

[@FeelItRising]

whew. Kinda like it...

[@ScottGlisson74]

That helm station is a nightmare.

[@bdphourde]

Why?

[@mixerguru]

the best Cats I think are made in the Philippines aluminum beautiful seriously amazing custom order only and less than half the price of any of the plastic "condomaran" haa thats good

[@johnwills9118]

Good one and a a few tweaks a water maker and larger fuel tank and refrigerator and freezer these boat could be a world hopper for sure! The price is a little high as it’s used I would say she Is worth 175.000 thousand with a good realistic asking 200.000 $ is what I was thinking she is a awesome design and would be my choice on new designs she is a Gem in the rough but so great someone is going to love this ! At least I do !

[@raysville7256]

Galley falls way too short for anything but a weekend sail.

[@bucknaykid5821]

How come nobody ever seems to clean the forward compartments?

[@robertrantane6867]

Are you familiar with the Maine Cat 38?

[@johnwarren7155]

How hard is it to see where is backing into a slip?

[@remodeledcatidea5324]

i saw 39 ft privilege cat on sailboatlistings $80k. 4 queen beds and 4 bathrooms. needs new interior.and motors. but is a fast sailboat.foamcore n glass would cost more than the ask price just to build the shell.oh yeah,,its mine.

[@222INFINITY]

Displacement is 7,200 lbs with sails and electronics. Construction is E glass, foam cored, carbon mast and T-top, plus carbon was used extensively throughout the build. The most important part of construction is they used 100% epoxy resin and skinned the lower areas of the hulls in kevlar. You are looking at an extremely high quality, high performance cat, meet the builder; kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIasgKyqrdmHq8U

[@herbdesson6843]

Atlantic​ 40.​ Chris​ White​ designed​

[@smc65714]

Are you Guys getter by a Boat soon,or what?How that baby Girl doing?Enjoy! They grow up quick!

[@gnarly706]

How much was the Catermang cost and where was that sold?

[@paulsmith8212]

Nice big spacious double berth just wonderful for a tiny couple . Wrong boat if your a big guy.. that’s for sure.

[@christianlibertarian5488]

Jordan, you are great. But we really want to see the baby.

[@liongod1000]

*_ And that is what this boat is...... AN ISLAND HOPPER!! ..... the First storm you have you will have to lock yourself up in one of the berths coz the wind will rip right through the helm all the way through the cockpit!! Nope, bad design by a fellow countryman!! (It's a 'Play, Play boat' ) _*

[@alcibiadesmarcialneto922]

I wish i could consider $250k for a 2008 affordable!

[@MausMasher54]

They forgot to finish the crash bulkheads....

[@stinkintoad]

Lombardini engines. Sounds like Lamborghini.