How We Outfitted our Catamaran for Offshore Sailing & Comfort -Leopard 45 Walkthrough PART 2 [Ep.14]

If you haven't seen our Part 1[Ep.13] here is the link : • How We Outfitted Our C...
In this video ( Ep.13 / PART 1) we cover these systems and components:
1. Dinghy
2. Outdoor Cushions
3. Davit System and How it works?
4. Decking
5. Enclosures & Shade Curtains
6. 12 V Aft Cockpit Refrigerator
7. Navigation _ Raymarine Pack
8. Electronics
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This video [Ep.14] continues the detailed exterior walkthrough of our 2020 Leopard 45 Catamaran, but we also share a wonderful experience we had while in Annapolis, Maryland, getting a private tour of the world famous U.S. Naval Academy! In the spirit of our previous video, we continue to share some of the options we selected from the Leopard Factory while our boat was still in production in South Africa while others we have added aftermarket in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We of course added some options that are solely about comfort and not just safety but we still want to share what it is we added and why. Hope you enjoy the video and can take away a little information that helps you make the best decisions for your boat! Grab a seat because here we go!!
In this video here are the systems and components we cover:
9. Solar Power
10. Generator
11. Safety Equipment
12. Sails & Rigging
13. Engines
14. Anchor System
15. S/S Rub Rail
16. More Comfort Options
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~ Your Crew: Andy, Maki, Oliver & Lukas
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About Us: We are a family of four from Southern California, (San Clemente) about to set sail in April of 2020. Join us as we document our travel experiences, adventures and uncertainties that come along.
3 years ago we sat down as a family and shared a dream that we all wanted to see come true. A dream that we take a window of time in our lives to do something truly special together, an extended sailing trip, an adventure that would stay with us for the rest of our lives.

[@peterbowen5346]

Absolutely loved these past two videos. Your willingness to share outfitting options and pricing combined with your knowledge/training/experience (thus far) provide an honest (retail) perspective of boat ownership. Your skills in videography and editing are a bonus for all of us. So impressed and thankful for your productions. Love the appreciation for Annapolis (Go Navy) and showcasing inspirational examples to inspire others. I am a huge fan of yours and look forward to many more exciting and informative productions. Level vibes to all.

[@simonball3067]

I was just about to start writing my comment at the top when I saw this comment and couldn't have put it any better myself. Great work guys:-)

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Simon! We really appreciate your kind comments and for joining our adventure! Hope you enjoy the videos! There’s more to come, headed inside for the next video so stay tuned 😁. All the best and stay safe!

[@michaelmcburnie611]

If Leopard does not compensate you for your terrific videos they sure should. Its saving us a lot of time and due diligent on the what to have's etc....on our 42 arriving end of year.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Michael, so glad the videos are of some help. That has always been our only mission with our KZbin channel and it sure makes us feel good to read messages like yours. A huge congratulations on your new L42! What a beautiful boat and an exciting year for you and your family! Stay in touch and all the best! ~Andy

[@alecarriazo5629]

Loved having you guys over at the Naval Academy and giving you guys the tour. Keep it up! Always sending best wishes your way!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Alejandro! It was our absolute pleasure getting a chance to meet and know you. We are very grateful for our private tour and that you took the time out of your day to show us the incredible U.S. Naval Academy.......a very, very cool place indeed. Keep doing what you're doing. You are an inspiration to others, a class act and a shining example of the very best our incredible military has to offer. Thank you for your service. We look forward to having you aboard SV OliLuki! ~Andy, Maki, Oliver and Lukas

[@alecarriazo5629]

@Karen Mata Thanks Karen! Well big dream is to sail at least one lap around the globe and I'll have to cross the panama canal. First step (buying a boat) is done. Now im just fixing it up and starting to plan on how to make it happen. Ill try and visit!

[@alecarriazo5629]

@Karen Mata Sorry boss... haha. Keep in touch. My personal email in case I sail to Panama/CR: [e-mail]. Aye Sir! Although I finished my work early to relax this weekend :)

[@Big.Ron1]

Thank you for your service. I was Navy 77-81. Airdale. A-4 mechanic. Be safe and have fun.

[@apjaeckl1102]

BIG THANKS to the OliLuKi crew for posting your videos ... helps all us, newcomers, along the way to hopefully one day live our life on the boat that we love.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

You are welcome and it makes us truly happy that you are enjoying the videos! Our goal has always been to post videos that inspire, motivate and even pass on some useful information for those planning to live out their dream of taking their own boat across oceans or just the lake. Life is short, make your dream a reality! Looking forward to seeing you out on the water :-). All the best ~Andy and the OliLuki crew

[@rodgerscoggin7814]

OK, live in Fort Lauderdale at Sunrise Harbor and watched your video last night and then you sail by going under the Sunrise causeway bridge. My GF has no idea why I am running around the condo yelling about your enclosures, etc. LOL - great vid, learned a ton, thanks

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

That is awesome Rodger! Sorry we missed you. You'll have to yell from your balcony next time we sail by :-).

[@MichaelBuck]

Loved the Academy Tour Andy and Maki! Go Navy Beat Army!!! My Father went there, class of 58', he is a retired Captain. My two Grandfathers were both Colonels in the Army, so I and my sister and brothers were Navy Brats (that's actually a funny term, a mix of Navy and Army). I was unable to follow in their footsteps due to a medical condition. My Father is still very active with the Academy, helps out some of the midshipmen through the Alumni association. Dad was a Helicopter Pilot (trained in Pensacola and Key West Florida), was in Vietnam and did many of the Appolo Rocket recovery missions as well, and was involved in the Cuban Missle crisis. Great respect for our military and for this young man Ale who is making his dreams come true in service of this great country! I hope you all get a chance to connect later on your sailing adventures.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Wow Michael! We owe your family a big "Thank You" for all their service. It's the brave men and woman of our Armed Services that keep us free and allows families like ours to be able to sail and live our dreams so please, pass on our deepest and most heartfelt "Thank you" to your family 😊. We have been blessed to have met Ale, an amazing young man and that he took of his free time to show us around truly a breathtaking campus at the U.S.Navel Academy. To hear the trumpet and national anthem play each morning, echoing across Annapolis Harbor has been simply majestic and has given us all, especially our boys a few moments of reflection and appreciation for this great nation each morning. We will be staying in touch with Ale and whole heartedly plan to have him aboard SV OliLuki for a sailing passage at some point. Thank you so much for your comments, for your amazing family and their service and for spending a part of your day with us on this sailing adventure. We look forward to sharing more as we continue the journey. All the best to you and your family.....stay safe. ~Andy, Maki, Oliver and Lukas.......SV OliLuki

[@youtubynotme]

2 more panels sideways and tilted slightly forward will compensate for that shading. Making one that allows you to change the tilt though...would be amazing. You should consider it. Free power without noise is even better. Not that having the emergency generator is nice too, ha ha. Love your boat though.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you for your comment and suggestion. We have looked at other solar options however the panels we have in place now fully charge our battery bank nearly every day before noon. It is fantastic to have 100% free power with no noise at all! We love it!

[@ruste-living1061]

Saw the boat while cruising around Annapolis Harbor. Looks great! Best of luck to you all, and thank you for sharing your experiences and lessons learned. We really appreciate your efforts and openness.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Oh that’s great! Annapolis Harbor was crazy busy today (Sept7th) if you were here today. So glad you’re enjoying the videos. We had good people around us helping during Option Selections and Aftermarket and we want to pay-it-forward to help others if we can. More videos to come.....interior of the boat is next. All the best to you and family. Stay safe. ~Andy

[@richardosman6825]

Great video and explanation. We are waiting on our 45L that arrives in Jan. And a big BZ to Midshipman 2 Carriazo. You will never regret your decision to attend the USNA and it will serve you well in your great American adventure. Go Navy! Fly Navy!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Richard! Congratulations to you and your family on your new L45!! How very exciting and a fantastic way to start 2021! Yes Midshipman Carriazo is a great person, friend and example of the finest to come out of the Academy. It definitely made a great and positive impact on Oliver and Lukas! Thank you for spending some time with us on this adventure of ours. Hope you continue to enjoy the videos. All the best! Andy

[@timmoligian9801]

Thankyou for sharring you information,you have come a long way from your beginning.Looking forward to watching your future developments and its fantastic that you share what things cost not many do that so many thanks from denmark.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Tim! Thank you for joining our sailing adventure! We have always wanted to put videos out that help others and in doing so, allowing other families, couples or individuals live out their dreams. We're so glad you are enjoying the videos......stay tuned.....there's lots more to come! All the best, Andy

[@mikemcdaniel7675]

Very nice boat. Well thought out options. 🤙

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Mike!😊

[@km9729]

Just found your channel recently and you’ve jumped to the top of our list of favorites (with Nahoa haha) but I love your stories, humor and the pure video bits you guys put in there! Thank you for sharing your story! You’re helping keep my dream board in front of me daily!! 🙌🏼😁☀️safe travels!! ⛵️

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi KM! I’m so sorry, somehow I missed your post! Thank you for joining the journey with us and for your kind comment 😊. Definitely, definitely keep your dream board alive and front and center! Matter of fact if you haven’t already, set some dates with goals attached to them that will help you get closure to your dream! Back them with action that keeps you moving toward those goals DAILY and you’ll be on your way before you know it! 👍😁. You CAN do it!! ~Andy

[@leepot940]

A reasonable add ons, keep safe guys.

[@mets1144]

We love your videos and look forward to each episode coming out. We are on our way to Cape Town next week to view a Leopard 45. Your videos have been most helpful. We will hopefully join you guys on the water soon. Regards, Paul & Mets in South Africa. Take care and safe sailing.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Mariette! Thank you for your kind comment.....so glad you guys find the videos helpful. Heading to Cape Town to view a L45...AWESOME! Hope it all goes well and before you know it you'll be out on the water!! Thank you for joining our adventure....stay tuned there's a lot more to come. All the best from Crew OliLuki!

[@RobertJones-uj2kw]

This and your previous outfitting video are really superb. Many thanks for sharing

[@rickstevens1479]

What a cat ! Luxurious apartment like , all the comfort of home ....

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

We totally agree. The Leopard 45 is very spacious and super comfortable! We also love the modern color palette!

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

Great two parts detailed utorial. That wind proof microphone is paying off!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Yes the wind proof microphone has been busy at work! Glad you enjoyed the exterior videos! Interior is coming next 😁

[@leisureinnovations8544]

Another great video Andy. You've obviously done it the right way. Have fun and be safe. Looking forward to your next video. Gary and Linda, Clayton, CA

[@branislavmaodus5053]

Another great video Andy& Co! Nice visiting to Navy Academy! Detailed explanations about ship equipmemt.Good for beginers! Best wishes!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Gary and Linda.....stay tuned the Interior video(s) are coming next! All the best and stay safe!

[@RJ-rn3uv]

Two soon to be Midshipmen! Awesome place.

[@alecarriazo5629]

They were so excited and asked so many questions! I had way too much fun having Oliver and Lucas over! They would make great Midshipmen :)

[@renasyed1606]

Loving the music 🧜🏽‍♀️

[@jfh4270]

Love your videos, your friendly and welcoming approach, and the level of thoughtfulness and detail you are willing to share. Super helpful and an inspiration.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Wow, thank you J FH! Glad you are enjoying the videos :-). There's more to come!

[@philandlyra3365]

Was looking forward to this video, and it did not disappoint thanks guys for your funny but informative video, 👍🇨🇦

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Phil and Lyra there’s more to come 👍

[@MalloyUnfiltered]

Thanks for sharing your adventure! #ALLTHEBEST

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks for spending a part of your day with us John!

[@angusmcdonald7944]

Another great & detailed show all the great additions to make your home top drawer.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you Angus 👍

[@Anjinsan456]

I allways learn something usefull in your videos. Liked so much

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Miguel, that makes us happy. Our goal is to pass on what we have learned so others can make informed decisions when building or outfitting their boats. Interior videos are coming next! Stay safe.

[@seanthebandgeek5040]

Been waiting for this video all day! Love your journey and I hope to see you out on the water some day 😉🙂

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Sean! Glad you enjoyed the videos! See you out on the water!

[@joutube68]

Great info.... great edit! Another awesome episode! Thanx guys 😃👍

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

joutube68 glad you enjoyed it 👍. Interior videos coming up next!

[@gilles-gabriel_g6557]

Thank You... for sharing your SetUp...

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks for joining our journey!

[@andymarshall2201]

Great video Andy, the boat still looks brand new.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Working hard to keep it that way always. 👍

[@Choosenjuan624]

Watching from Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭 keep safe!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi John ! Thanks for joining our adventure! 😁

[@Choosenjuan624]

I'm your avid fan since 1st video until now hope you can sail to other countries soon!keep safe!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi John Ray, thank you for joining our sailing adventure. We count our blessings to have been able to freely sail the East Coast of the United States this summer. Our travel plans not unlike many other cruisers has always been to travel to other countries however given the global pandemic, we’ll just have to wait and see what countries are allowing pleasure vessels like ours to enter their country. In the meantime we’ll continue to share our journey and experiences.

[@paulrise5284]

What an outstanding young Navy Sailor.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

He's an absolute Officer and a Gentlemen. It was our honor to have been able to spend time with Alejandro, to get to know him and learn so much about the U.S. Naval Academy! What an amazing place, what an amazing young man!

[@TheKandyGuy]

Good to see you guys.. with all this bad weather going round stay safe.. see you guys on the next one... Hey bro your wife found out where the dog house is on the boat so beware now ... heheh!! that was a good one..!!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks 👍

[@jackvisser]

We love your Videos and wish you Great Health and Happiness

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you Jack! We really appreciate that! Thanks for spending a part of your day with us 👍

[@hwilliams4415]

Love following you guys on your beautiful catamaran. Thank you

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks :-). So glad you're enjoying the journey! Stay tuned there's lots more to come!

[@hwilliams4415]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 looking forward to your videos

[@EyeEightOne]

Great episode! Even though I was able to check out the 45 at the docks here @ Just Catamarans, it was a nice explanation of the features. Great turtle mask I see. Stay safe guys. Port Everglades will be watching and waiting for your safe return some day to Ft. Lauderdale. :-)

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

The Turtle masks are getting put to good use, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the videos, there’s more to come. Interior is next. We’ll be back to FLL after Hurricane season👍. Look forward to seeing you!

[@demolitionman4377]

Was wandering around Annapolis today and saw your boat in the harbor. Hope you are enjoying your stay.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

We have been thoroughly enjoying Annapolis! What a beautiful and historic city!

[@phillipcarr49]

Hi Guys. Enjoying the Vids from Australia. Great job! ....Lovely family. 😷💕💕

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks so much Phillip! 😊. Wishing you and your family all the best......happy holidays!

[@jasonmckenzie3840]

Awesome video. Again well done 👍

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks Jason!

[@davidolson7575]

Very nice video, Nice subject matter and very nice post production work, the hardest job of all. Be safe and take care

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks David! There more to come......next we'll be going through the interior of the boat! All the best and stay safe!

[@athosbulgari6571]

Bora!!! Very good cat....

[@Draconisrex1]

Always turn propane off at the TANK first, then the grill. It's not required, but it's a good safety precaution as the lit grill will give you a visual indicator your tanks are still on. Also, was there no vent in the compartment? You should have an exterior vent at the bottom (but not leading into the hull!!!) to prevent accumulation.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Great tip on turning off the gas at the tank first.....thank you. There is an exterior vent in that compartment which does NOT lead into the hull 👍

[@CheersWarren]

Another great informative video. The yes or no to factory option must be so hard as price can add fast. It might be interesting to know what options you did not choose to fit and why. Surprised how quiet Annapolis harbor, late August, was even for mid week! Hope it got more fun in ego ally on weekend with the usual safety distancing. Love the opening sequence , drone footage gives such a different perspective! Cheers Warren

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Warren, Annapolis Harbor traffic has actually been pretty busy especially this Labor Day Weekend but we love it. It’s a good vibe plus there’s nothing better than hearing the trumpet and National Anthem from the Naval Academy with the rising sun 👍😜. Good idea on what factory options we didn’t select and why 👍

[@ynAMe6Aj]

I've seen life rafts mounted through the trampoline for inverted access.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

I've heard of that as well, however a cat owner also told me they lost their life raft when a huge wave ripped it out of the bracket......uh, which would be a problem. Let's just plan to NEVER have to deploy the life raft never mind being inverted 😜

[@didnot6961]

Great video guys,wishing you good health and happiness 🇬🇧🇵🇦👍

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thank you!

[@SpatooTV]

Can you educate us as to choosing between a Northern Lights GenSet vs Cummins Onan?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

I don’t think we have enough knowledge on this to guide you, and keep in mind we have the Northern Lights generator because that’s the only option we have from Leopard. That said I can honestly say that we love our generator. It’s quiet, it’s a workhorse and it seems to be very light on maintenance. It sips fuel too! Cummins Onan is a big name/ big company. I have seen their generators on some massive yachts as well as other catamarans. If I’m not mistaken, Fountaine Pajot cats use Cummins Onan generators. Perhaps an FP owner can share their perspective on their generator. ?? I hope this helps a little 😊

[@drklain]

Another great, educational and useful video!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Next comes the interior of the boat! 😁

[@drklain]

Sailing SV OliLuki looking forward to it. Secret places we’ve never seen....

[@blackmarlin3166]

Moral lesson of the day: Save money by learning to install just about anything

[@thomasbrasse3145]

I am loving the videos and just finished getting current. One comment from someone who is not an owner yet, but who has had a boat for a good many years and does a lot of his own work. With that disclaimer I'll ask- No grommet on the wire for the light just catamarans added at the transom? That wire passing through fiberglass would rub a little at a time, right? I'd seal it with something at a minimum to keep it from moving and to keep moisture out, but perhaps I am not seeing it correctly or they took some other protective action there.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Thomas, wow good eyes :-). There is a rubber grommet on the inside but I may squeeze a little marine caulking to seal up the outer area. Thanks and thank you for joining our sailing adventure!

[@robertportillo8493]

Great information! I am looking at 2500-3000kw solar and doing lithium. I'm wondering if I would need the genset. Your thoughts? Cant wait for part 3. I am assuming the water maker will be covered correct... Thank you for doing these, they defiantly help those of us that are a couple years out from doing this exact same thing get a better handle on all the after market set up expenses. Sorry, one last question... internet options...?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Robert! Wow that's a ton of solar! Paired with lithium I'm not sure if you'd need a generator but you'll want to check in with the great team at Just Catamarans! That said, my guess is that you'll still need a generator if you plan to have multiple A/C units on your boat and run them simultaneously. With the amount of solar and lithium you're talking about, you could probably run one A/C unit perhaps all night (?) but high consuming electronics put a heavy load on the batteries. That plus the wonderful tech advancements that keep coming out on boats, power is always going to be the number one issue. You may want to take a look at one of the last videos from Sailing SV Happy Together on KZbin on how they set up their Leopard 50 Catamaran. Randy put a ton of solar and inverters on that boat to be able to run just about anything they want. Regarding internet. We've been coastal sailing for the most part so far so we've just been using our land options via cell phones but we have been researching this and will be probably having a system installed when we return to FLL this Fall. We'll definitely share whatever it is we do in a video to come. Thanks for joining our sailing adventure! Stay safe. ~Andy

[@gregb7353]

​@@sailingsvoliluki6938 It seems like $31k could buy a lot of solar.and lithium. I know lithium is about $1000/kWh installed but with panels, controllers, etc do you have any guess what the cost per kWh total is for everything? You'd probably need near 12kWh of battery and the solar to back it up to drop the genset I figure?

[@stevemorrison1125]

I saw on your Viking liferaft you had black webbing handles. Did the crew at Just Cats add those for you? I saw something similar on a boat last winter in the Caribbean and sent a photo to Landfall Navigation (where we bought our Viking), but neither they nor their Viking distributor had seen anything like it.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Steve! The life raft cradle set up was all done through Just Catamarans. They have a custom cradle made in Fort Lauderdale which houses the life raft.

[@jackterry7664]

You sure have added a lot to your boat. I would think that a lot of this would be standard, or a "reasonable" option on this boat. I am not great at keeping up with the cost, but, you have spent, at least 100K, or more on "add ons". I agree to all of them, by the way.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Jack.....yes we've added a lot but our boat to be honest was one of the least worked on at Just Catamarans. To see a catamaran having $150-200K added is pretty common, especially when it's being outfitted for offshore sailing. We see the options as Safety first, then Comfort, then Fluff. Although our new Leopard 45 is not cheap, we are not made of endless money and we take great care as to what we have installed on our boat. It all adds up very very quickly. Anyway, thank you for joining our adventure....hope you continue to enjoy the videos! Stay tuned...there's more to come!

[@SeaSential]

What exactly is that rub rail protecting ? I don’t understand, is it to stop lines rubbing against the fiberglass? Its up so high the dock lower than the rub rail.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Mark! You’re right, the rub rail is up high on the “freeboard” (the side of the boat) however it is in the correct place. Rub rails on all boat are set at the widest actual point of the outer hull(s) and are there primarily to protect the fiberglass when docking in a boat slip or fuel dock as an example. The rub rail will be the very first part of the side of the boat to “rub” against the dock pylons. They’re not cheap to have installed but it’s far less expensive than having to have fiberglass repairs done. Additionally if the rub rail were ever do become dented, the damaged section can simply be replaced. Hope that helps with your question. Thanks for joining the journey! A new video is on its way! All the best!

[@ygodbout1]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks ! Regarding the place you chose to install the life raft, how can you deploy it if you capsize?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thankfully the chances of capsizing are extremely minimal, however that said, the raft will deploy by simply releasing the black strap. Yes it would be underwater to do that but far, far easier than where it was from the factory, stuffed inside the large lazarette at the aft cockpit.

[@alcibiadesmarcialneto922]

Great video! But, why your generator cost almost 3 times the regular price like a Kohler for instance? Thanks.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying the videos 👍. Regarding the generator.....as we made our option selections, we had many, many conversations about which was the better path for each individual option......get it from the factory or aftermarket. The generator option and associated costs is much more than just the cost of the generator itself. Given the hefty price tag we looked into this option thoroughly and in the end it was better to purchase it through the factory. Thanks for joining our adventure! ~Andy

[@aaammm1606]

A question please: Might you have been able to squeeze in a 5th solar panel, or would that have resulted in too much of an overhang on each side? Thank you.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

We would have loved to squeeze a 5th panel in but it would have created too much of an overhang. That said, as panel output continues to rise, at some point we may change the panels from the 460W we have now to perhaps something new since the latest panels are now cresting over 500W!

[@aaammm1606]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 Thank you for your response; appreciated. Thought as much, re the overhang bit. And, fair point too, about the trend regarding increasing wattage of s/panels. Happy sailing & stay safe. Arvind (Perth, Western Australia)

[@aaammm1606]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 Hello again. I had another question - if you don’t mind. In several earlier episodes, you went into detail regarding what options you had factory-fitted, and those you had done as after-market (mainly from Just Cats). Was wondering if you have a tabulated list of the same (with indicative prices) - or will I need to go over all those past episodes again and make notes this time around. Asking because if you already have a list, and are happy to share, it’ll save me some work 😊. I’ll post my email address here next time, depending on your response. Many thanks, and do stay well, and safe. Arvind

[@michaelmcburnie611]

What kind of speed can you get just motoring with dual engines? Like crossing to Bahamans with no wind.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

That will depend on ocean current etc but in general running both engines at roughly 2,300RPM's we usually see 7+ knots

[@markjennings2315]

I would worry about the raft being up there should the boat be capsized., it would then be 3m under water!

[@richardosman6825]

Andy, did you guys upgrade your shore power to 50A or are you using 30A that comes standard with your boat? If you have the 30A service, have you had any issues. Thanks. Rich

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Richard, We have the 30A service (2x cords) that we pigtail into a single 50A to the shore power pedestal. No issues at all.

[@richardosman6825]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 Thanks

[@deals_steals]

Would you by any chance have a total of all the options you added in addition to the basic cost of the boat? Cheers and Thanks..

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Parker , the total cost for our boat as is has come to just over $800k USD

[@deals_steals]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 Thank you..

[@mitchellspero679]

dont the seats flip up without removing the cushions?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Mitchell, they don’t because the cushions were made to be snug to one another. Super easy to snap on and off. Thanks for coming along on the journey. Hope you enjoy the videos. Stay safe!

[@TruckingToPlease]

80 feet from the crypt of John Paul Jones under the Academy Chapel and no mention of the Father of the US Navy. Tisk

[@richardosman6825]

Andy, did you do anything for wifi or cellular amplification on your boat to boost your connectivity?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Richard! No not yet. We have been reviewing what our needs are and what’s options are out there that will fulfill that need hopefully without costing an absolute fortune! Once we make a decision will definitely make a video about it 👍

[@javierbetancourt9388]

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[@andybrande]

Great information may i ask what the total cost was for your boat and all the extras. Wife and i cant wait to follow in your foot steps!!!!

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Andrew, the total cost all in was roughly $800k. It's very easy to spend far more than that when you start adding on aftermarket items which is why we have put together these rather detailed exterior and coming next interior videos. Not to say our way is the best or the only way but to share what we did, how we did it and why? The biggest cost factor in what you add aftermarket is based on how you plan to use your boat.....where you plan to sail her. The most expensive version of pretty much any boat will be a "blue water" or offshore rigged boat because the systems you will need such as water maker and solar can get pricey but are necessary. Anyway, hope you like the videos.....more to come :-). All the best and stay safe! ~Andy

[@adammallerman8153]

I really enjoy your videos and you're rapidly developing your story telling style. One constructive criticism is to edit more tightly. Your video is on the long side at 35 minutes, so while amusing, I'd crop the bloopers out. The solar panel sequencing took up a couple of minutes for example. And I had to laugh at your tool storage. I guarentee that in a couple of years time you'll neeed a LOT more space! I have always found on boats as opposed to houses, that everything needs a specialist tool or complex tool extensions to reach those hard to reach places.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Adam! Thank you for your comments, we appreciate it. We'll keep working on tightening up the videos :-). Tools haven't been too bad. I agree I'll need some specialty items here and there but Leopard does a great job streamlining ........small example but I only need two size Allen wrench tools for the entire boat. :-). Thanks for joining our little adventure! Hope you continue to enjoy the videos!

[@Kevin-ru8mx]

Totally disagree that video is too long. It is absolutely perfect. I am in the process of purchasing a Leopard and I feel that even more detail and time would not hurt. Andy, thank you so much for your marvellous vidoes and under no circumstances change anything about the way you do your videos. They are fantastic as is, so please keep them coming as is. Kevin

[@samanthapowell5882]

Get Battle Born Batteries, lithium drop in replacement nothing need to be changed out.......

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Samantha! We'll check them out....thanks! Hope you enjoy the videos and thank you for coming along on our sailing journey :-)

[@samanthapowell5882]

Sailing SV OliLuki ask them to sponsor you!

[@dnihilist]

Hmm, are your FG Racors (no heat shield) in the engine compartment ABYC compliant?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

That only applies to the Racor 500's, not the Racors we had installed but good eye! Thanks for joining our little adventure!

[@AdamBrianDada]

How much are you paying for the mooring, monthly?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Adam, a monthly rate isn't available in Annapolis but they do offer a special for staying a week which is 7 days for the cost of 6. Rate for a ball is $35 a night. Thanks for joining the journey with us!

[@TheHouseboat1]

Have you started sailing or are you waiting or winter? Are the boys home schooled?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi narda! We have now sailed over 1200 nautical miles from Southern Florida through our summer travels in the Chesapeake Bay. Love the boat! It performs, its comfortable and enjoyable to helm. The boys are “homeschooled “. It was a bit of a big deal when we first started but now the entire country is doing it! 😁

[@marvinlacson132]

Hi. Been following u guyz. Why 45 not 50 size.? Aside from price difference..

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Marvin! Purchase price is definitely a big reason but that's just the beginning. The Leopard 50 is gorgeous but it's a really big boat. Along with that size comes higher expenses for all maintenance and even docking. It adds up fast! That said, the Leopard 45 is the "sweet spot" a boat big enough to be comfortable but small enough to be manageable not just from operating but also maintaining. The design of the Leopard 45 is nearly the same interior space as the Leopard 48 and to be honest for a family of 4 we just don't need a bigger boat. With all of us utilizing cabin space, we still have a completely empty cabin and head for guests + the salon table converts to a king size bed too! Anyway thanks for your question and thank you for joining the adventure! Stay safe :-).

[@philandlyra3365]

Have y’all mentioned all in cost? Or are we getting to that 🙏 curious

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Phil and Lyra!That’s coming up after the interior video(s) are done 😁 stay tuned! 👍

[@josephnelsoncanaya3494]

Are your solar panels enough or you would add more solar panels in the future?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Joseph! I don't think we would add any more solar. At almost 1500W, the panels top off our batteries in just a few hours. If it's a cloudy day it will take most of the day but we've never had an issue of running low on power during the day. There are times that we run the generator for 1-2 hours to make dinner and top of the batteries before heading off to sleep but that's about it. ~Andy

[@josephnelsoncanaya3494]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 thanks for the reply Andy. I asked that question because I was am also watching sailing zatara and I came across from one of their Q and A that they would like to upgrade their solar to 3kw to 4kw. Stay safe as always and your family.

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

They also have a much bigger boat and more demand for electricity. You can never have too much solar onboard but the only option we’d have is to add the 100w walk-on panels which lose a lot of productivity because they sit in the shadows of sails, boom, mast and running rigging. Technology of course moves fast so if a better option was available, we might consider it. 👍

[@Fundean]

Any security systems you could share?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Not that we can share.....for security reasons but if it's marine safety we did look at several pretty cool options such as the GOST System and also Siren Marine......you might want to check those out. Hope this helps :-).

[@intravena]

$900 is a crazy amount of money for a pair of LED transom lights

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

If it was just the lights, I'd completely agree.....the lights I believe were less than $60 however the amount of work that goes into running wires through the ceilings to power sources and breakers is multiple days of work. I wish it was less expensive but once a boat has been built adding some items, even those that seem small can cost, well.......$900 for a pair of LED lights :-)

[@intravena]

@@sailingsvoliluki6938 That makes sense. I thought the LEDs were an option when purchased new.

[@glennedwards1449]

Thank you for your videos I enjoy them a lot. Obviously your choice your money but it seems that some of these factory fitted options do take the piss. Now of course you do expect Leopard to make a profit nothing wrong with that they are a company which looks lik produce a great product. However Just for curiosity's sake I did a quick check on prices for the first two pieces of equipment your generator was $16k not the $31k and your liferaft $3k obviously these are not fitted prices but if this is the trend with all your factory fitted options you could of saved yourself tens of thousands by having these fitted aftermarket. Now I am all for convenience and maybe the money does not matter to you and it is your money but apart from convenience I wondered why you went this route? I am betting you are a smart bloke and did the same maths as I

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Glenn, thank you for your comments....really appreciate them. So the cost of the generator when choosing that option from the factory is not just the generator itself but all that the installation entails to run cooling systems through the boat, additional water pumps and connectivity to all the systems the generator will power. It is a pretty detailed job. Also I believe the $16k is the wholesale price of the generator but I may be wrong. We weighed several thoughts when optioning items from the factory. Cost is always a big one, perhaps the first one to take into consideration however the other is to research could we do this aftermarket and if yes, what would the cost, inconvenience of opening walls, floors, ceiling and labor come to not just in cost but time. Keep in mind once you take delivery of your boat, every day it sits in a marina you are racking up dock fees and here in the States especially in Fort Lauderdale is going to be roughly $120 per day. In the end the generator was far better to option from the factory than aftermarket. Regarding the life raft.....this is not an option. For any new boat to be imported into the United States there is a mandatory USCG Package that MUST be on the boat......the life raft being one of them but then there are flairs, life vests, etc, etc. Anyway as we mentioned on the video there is a lot of thought to put into what options to get and where to get them from (ie factory or aftermarket). Thanks again for joining our adventure.....hope you continue to enjoy the videos. Best, ~Andy

[@LUCID99999]

Great videos 👍 Are you considering trying a spinnaker ?

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Perhaps at some point. Right now we just want to use the sails we have and get comfortable "cruising" on our new catamaran :-). Thanks for coming along on our adventure!

[@aj6245]

i can; t translate like other videos of you ,

[@jeremyhall6790]

1200 dollars for a fuel filter? Wow

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

Hi Jeremy! Two actually but it's not just the filter but a custom install including the mounting boards that match what comes from the factory. It definitely all adds up but we want any work done on our boat to be top notch installs and repairs. Thank you for joining our adventure! Best, ~Andy

[@Bward216]

All I hear is $$$$

[@sailingsvoliluki6938]

No doubt it costs $$$ to buy and set up a boat for off-shore sailing but we're pretty much done outfitting. Now comes the maintenance and repairs! 😜. Thanks for joining our adventure Billy. Stay safe and all the best!