Episode 11 Bvi to St Martin take 1 Leopard Catamaran 48

[@Zarih67]

He laughed about the sailing mistake. Said he was going to delete it. Glad he didn’t. I don’t know how to sail. And all this perfection on youtube scares me. This gave me hope. Love your episodes. Keep them coming.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Zarih, Ha, now I remember. Thanks again and thanks for watching. Glad you are enjoying the channel! Randy

[@jamielancaster01]

That’s a good way to tear up your ac units. There is a very good reason it requires more power on start up and why there are capacitors on those units.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Jamie, Dometic actually sells them and recommends them. I never had a problem and its been 4 years. Yikes! Randy

[@sittinpretty7445]

Randy and Lennie you make a great couple. Did I see a video that mentions your anniversary? I'm glad you included the footage of the problems you had with the jibe. It shows that you are still figuring things out as cat owners. I'm a new sailor. My husband and I took our courses at Tortola's Moorings school in 2016. Then we chartered a monohull and sailed for a week. Really helped me work with my husband as a team. Hugs from Dallas.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

HI Sittin Pretty, Yes episode 8 was the anniversary gift I gave to Lennie (the song) and we appreciate your comments about being a good team. We always work together and never never yell. Sounds like more sailing in your future. Randy

[@sittinpretty7445]

Definitely more sailing in the future. We have been trying to figure out how to spend more time on the water without completely abandoning our jobs. You have inspired us to think outside the box and are considering doing something like you do. Maybe 6 weeks work alternating with 2 weeks sailing. Until we saw how you do it, the idea never occurred to us. We intend to purchase our blue water cruiser by the end of the year.

[@samantha1054]

i know i am late viewing this, but thank you. What drew me was St Maarten. I have been there 4 times and love it. Owning a boat appears routine intensive (like my house) but the rewards are many. I also learned about sailing with a gun which is something I wondered about. Thanks

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Alexander and thanks for watching. Lots more coming. We love St Maarten too. Just spent a week on land and toured around everywhere. Yes boats are maintenance intensive much more than a house. Randy

[@Zarih67]

Glad you didn’t delete!

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

HI Zarih, I have to watch the video again to see what your comment is referring too😁 Randy

[@reneakelley5117]

I just found your channel a few days ago and I'm loving your episodes! You guys are so much fun and your choice of music is awesome! Thanks for taking us along with you on the gorgeous locations!

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Renea, Thanks for watching! We are thrilled that you are enjoying our channel. Lots more to come! Randy

[@BartWellisley]

great to see you leave in your mistakes for all of us to learn from as well...although i'm sure i'll do the same at least once as well LOL

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Bart, Its like golf. Never mastered only improved! Randy

[@BJJandBS]

Another great vid! Me and the wife love your videos. You have convinced us to look harder at the Leopard than the Fountaine. Hope to see you guys someday on the sea! Also curious what you do for a living or if you guys retired?

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Dr Dank, Glad you like the video. Lots more to come. We just finished a 250 mile trip from Saint Martin to Saint Lucia and did lots of sailing. Those videos will be out in a few weeks. Glad you are seeing the leopard qualities like we have. Lennie is a General Contractor who builds high end custom homes and I am a flooring contractor. Neither of us is retired and we have found a way to travel once a month to the boat and do this adventuring. Randy

[@BJJandBS]

Sailing SV Happy Together Awesome!!! ARe you in FL? We plan to do a Keys trip this year and will start off in the Miami area. We would love to buy you guys a drink or 6!

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

HI Dr Dank, look us up when you are in town. If around we are good for free drinks!!! Randy

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Sounds great. Look us up! Randy

[@BJJandBS]

Sailing SV Happy Together Will do

[@RAJAesq]

Love to see more of the sailing maneuvers - good & bad, it is a learning experience for all of us. Thanks for sharing.

[@MamasGotKids]

You might like the channel Gone With The Wynns. They are a full time couple sailing on a Leopard 43.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Andrea, Yes we have watched them. They are pro's!!! Randy

[@MrLaurensio]

Nice drone footage! Great videos, keep them coming! Greetings from Belgium

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

+MrLaurensio Thanks! I am buying a drone like it for more intense drone footage. Glad you like the videos we are having fun making them!

[@cenair]

great VIDs, following you all the way. Your channel is educational, and fun as well. Question, do you mind sharing the smart start device details? I own a power cabin cruiser but my A/C draws too much power while starting. BTW: in the future I'm planning to get a CAT, just because of you ! ...lol Muchas gracias, feliz viaje a los dos

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hola Cenair and thanks for watching! So glad you like the videos. So the smart start is a device you can buy for about $450 US online or at a large marine store. Its very easy to install and it will save a lot of effort on your electrical system. We were power cruisers before we bought the cat as well. Start shopping. See you at a boat show! Randy

[@landdnew]

I think you figured it out to center the boom before a jibe. Also, consider furling the jib - at least to where the clew is ahead of the mast - then letting it back out after the jibe. There is just so much for the jib and sheets to get hung up on otherwise.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Larry, Agreed. I always struggled with it. I have finally mastered tacking without catching the jib sheets. I like the idea of rolling them in a bit. So glad you are watching the videos!!! Hi to Diane for us! Randy

[@daverjax]

Great Vids, still got to work a bit on the sound (maybe and external directional mic). One thing I've yet to see on any of the Sailing Vlogs; that's general procedures for Entering and Departing port WITH ARMS. I know the procedures change from port to port however I'm sure there are some Commonalities. F.W.F.S.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

+daverjax Hi Daverjax, Thanks for watching. I just upgraded to final cut pro X so I may be able to fix the sound issue a bit. I am thinking about an external microphone as well. Randy

[@RAJAesq]

Other boating maintenance tips also very helpful and informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Roger, 2 more maintenance videos coming. Thanks for watching! Randy

[@Starmania_FR]

Beautiful videos and superb boat. Damage, machine translation on KZbin does not work. I'm not good enough in English. 2 years ago, I made a transatlantic on 24 feet monohull. I hope to go back on my 41 feet monohull, or 48 Leopard if money falls from the sky. Hello from France.

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

+Jacques Lambert (Kako) Glad you like them. I think the pictures are worth more than the sound. We don't say anything important anyway:) thanks for watching! Randy

[@LouisVillemaire]

What's the name of the computer's program you got? You named but can't hear with the noise... Thank you!

[@SailingSVHappyTogether]

Hi Louis, Its called Vessel Vanguard, Thanks for watching! Randy

[@LouisVillemaire]

Thank you, it's because these features interest me a lot because I'm a programmer lol Thanks for sharing, very interesting! ;)

[@roncouch6694]

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