This Unique STEEL EXPEDITION SHIP Can Go ANYWHERE [Full Tour] Learning the Lines

[@justinsellers9402]

I like the galley being near the steering station. While solo or on night watch, you could cook and eat without abandoning the helm.

[@fysherofmen]

Personally? I find this design and decor just wonderful! With junk sails! WAY more fun than the standard fare... amazing!!!!

[@savagecub]

Someone put a great deal of love and thought as well as their life into building that boat. I hope the new buyer will take it to the four corners of the world as it was obviously intended.

[@benjaminromberg2091]

She’s 24 1-2 tons of solid boat, if I were to own her I would do a few minor changes, mainly cosmetic but with all the mechanicals and redundancy built into her I wouldn’t touch, the owner put a lot of thought and love into this vessel, very cozy.

[@clifbradley]

What an awesome boat. Reminds me of something like 1930's junk steamer from Africa or South Asia. Plus with it being steel means you don't have to worry about much in terms of weather. It is eclectic but that is the charm. They did a great job. For a home build especially.

[@lee-ld7er]

The "Delta D" signal flag sticker on the pilot house door spelling "MELODEON" should be flipped to the right, where the "Yellow & Blue" vertical strips should be in horizontal manner.😉😉😉😉

[@davidlaforce1855]

What a cool, very custom design. I was surprised at just 49,000 lbs, I figured it would run an easy 70,000. Your right, that boat will go anywhere, in any weather conditions

[@henktulp4400]

It is a beautiful boat.... without doubt endless love and energy was needed and given to her to achieve this...

[@EHB4323]

This was home built!? Absolutely beautifully designed and built. You can just 'feel' the stability and strength features of it.!

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

At first the 'home built' label made me skeptical - but then you realize the builder took 30 years to get everything perfect. No engineer could possibly anticipate the realities of boat life as well as someone living aboard for decades.

[@dangallagher8034]

Steel hulls seem like a good idea when sailing near Portugal where there's been recent group Orca attacks on sailing vessels resulting in damage and sinking.

[@alexpineiro7960]

Say, do you have any links to those attacks by Orcas? I've heard of only one, no where near Portugal. Seemed more lije younger playful one from a Pod, bit off and swam off with rudder

[@agawied2910]

@@alexpineiro7960 it’s believed that they link the boats to the lack of fish in the water for them to eat. It’s a lot easier for them to take out their anger on sailboat s moving slowly than a propped vessel moving quicker and possibly injuring themselves.

[@salemengineer2130]

I like the combination of a junk rig and a steel double ended hull. Very nice.

[@goulash75]

Unique is a very good word for this boat. Not my cup of tea, but I enjoy seeing something different. It'd be a boring world if we all liked the same things.

[@david.seholm]

No tea on this boat, only percolated coffee ... made on an alcohol stove ... for a 3rd fuel consideration.

[@howardstimely327]

@@david.seholm mxbc OP

[@es330td]

Whenever I think about ocean sailing in a sailboat I think about worst case scenarios. The solid construction of this boat means that there are very few situations that will result in the death of the people on board.

[@philip48230]

Impressive well thought out boat. I’ve seen and sailed with “junk” style sails on the Great Lakes and like the idea. Comparing this to a 30’ 5th wheel trailer I have, the fresh water, black tank, grey tank are not adequate for more than a 5 day trip, 10 if you are very clever on use.

[@williamhicks7736]

What a fantastic vessel! Great layout! And it has everything! Thanks for the tour!

[@Ps119]

The builder did a great job. Very impressed.

[@aswan2140]

A perfect Hippy Boat. Great tour. Thanks 🇺🇸

[@dimitrikemitsky]

I knew there was a reason I loved it.

[@jean-louisrobitaille7736]

Wonderful boat. Clean. Well built. Nice interior. Liveable. Magnifiqu.

[@ellelyn2000]

I think you've hit it out of the ballpark with this absolutely beautiful vessel, thanks for showing us. The Owners should be so very proud of this magnificent achievement. It's about as close to perfect as is possible.....

[@ncq3]

Looks like a great boat in any weather. More of a motor sailboat than a true sailboat design. Maybe slow but comfortable.

[@captmack007]

Are you trying to say motorsailer?

[@bettertoaster]

I love the bath tub.

[@ocevicheband502]

Stout heavy weather vessel . And a beauty! My grand father Bas STALLARD would approve. " Mapu " was a flush deck gaff rigged double ender ,pitch poled in the Tasman sea out of Lord Howe 77. Broke our hearts. This vessel is truly a sea going girl!

[@davidblalock9945]

Wow them locks have grown.

[@moteroargentino7944]

There's so much going on with this small and lovely beast, but I loved the "workshop" just by the side of the engine. All that you need to do maintenance within arm's reach, and while standing!

[@ismiregalichkochdasjetztso3232]

This one is ticking all the right boxes for me. Pilot house, steel, everything redundant, three unstayed masts with junk rig! I want this boat.

[@jackwickman2403]

2 unstayed masts, 1 stayed

[@richardberryhill718]

Worked on a large number of boats and yachts from about 25ft. To 90 ft and this is by far MY favorite for its layout, safety, redundancy, and just over-all practicality. I LOVE the galley in the pilot house! Always hated cooking below and being tossed about but not seeing or being able to communicate, this overcomes that. This boat could go anywhere, and that’s where I would take it. . . . And by the way, I personally love the interior! Were I buying it, I would ask them to leave as much of the decor as they felt comfortable leaving to me.

[@modelleg]

The escape ladder over the wood stove is for drying wet towels and clothes. That is but one feature of this amazing boat.

[@armorguy1108]

While very much not the boat for us I *love* this tour. You've taken the advice from comments to show all the boat and, boy howdy, did you include details during the final walkthrough. 🙂 If I were to have this boat it would get a very major refit which, sadly, would likely wreck much of what the owner/builders tried to do as we don't seem to sail the way they do....not saying they are wrong but that we approach it differently. I hope she finds a new home with folks who can truly appreciate what the builders did and get the maximum out of her. She is an amazing vessel.

[@jerrymcintire7902]

Beautiful and well-designed boat. Like the junk rig. Thank you for featuring it.

[@SayWhatinAz]

Eclectic is the word for the day!

[@Godofthemoon1]

Beautiful someone is going to love her and sail her around the world definitely

[@Godofthemoon1]

She kinda has a steampunk vibe

[@mikegrant8490]

@@Godofthemoon1 just a touch... I thought so, too. But, sailing sailors dream of creating such a vibe. Form follows function...

[@vivviedarling9336]

That's my cup of tea. We get more rain here than sun, pilot house, multiple stoves, cook on diesel, formica on everything, just the ticket.

[@geob0324]

Smartly laid out. The unguyed mast really cleans up the deck. Kudos.

[@fredford7642]

What a truly amazing boat. The cabinetry, storage, sleeping, all the goodies, access to the engine. WOW! Will it float?

[@Chuckles..]

I think it looks amazing, has a lot of character and it's own unique charm. The new owner could easily change seat covers, wall colors, etc to make it look quite a bit different if desired.

[@MrReyRomantico]

I love this boat. I wish I could have it! Thanks for the video.

[@timdunn2257]

My own ideal voyaging ship was a long keel junk schooner with a pilot house - and I bought a fiberglass hull and deck, finished it out, and crossed the Pacific in it. It was ideal - and I previously voyaged in a fin keel sloop with no pilot house. I named her Batwing, and she was in the Hasler McCloud book on the junk rig.

[@andrewbeetz2196]

Definitely a cool boat, great tour! As usual thanks for broadening horizons of what's out there to be sailed!

[@Deontjie]

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[@jacquelynjones6364]

Thanks for this very interesting home-built boat tour

[@SpencerNassar]

With so much safety equipment I would’ve expected to also see watertight bulkheads down below.

[@dulac7753]

LOVE the boat, and thought put into it. Unfortunately it’s way out of my budget. Someone is going to enjoy this very much 👍🏼

[@christopherauito7262]

Galley and bunk in the pilothouse would be awesome for singlehanding.

[@roadboat9216]

Very nice boat. Interesting layout. Certainly looks sturdy. It seems to be more of a motor sailor with that displacement and sail area. Nice engine. And good access for a change. Of course steel maintenance. Looks like in good shape though.

[@markscott554]

I like the strength aspect. For myself, I'd refurbish the whole thing, but I think the boat definitely has personality and isn't just a floating sneaker.

[@ronaldnickell6110]

With the steel hull, what kind of corrosion inhibiter (zinc) are in place . Also what kind of grounding system is involved, for lightening strikes? Other than that ,I loved the boat from bow to stern. I am a huge fan of junk rigged sails. You can set them and forget them. No constant trimming, and tensioning involved. Tacking is easy. This is my ideal boat, and just the right size. You can tell the amount of attention to detail the owner/builder put into this vessel, with lots of love, and pride.

[@dancarter482]

Look up 'SV Seeker' - if you haven't already.

[@rosemarie-karma]

Don't apologise for speaking, you're explaining your process and I'm loving it 💚

[@scyz2807]

That is some kind of heavy duty boat! At first I thought it was only motor powered but then saw the masts.

[@NO_Expectations]

A beautiful well built boat, the junk sails look amazing giving the craft with such a unique look. New to your channel, and you got my subscription because I want to see more about what you do.

[@RajeevKapila]

A boat for the high seas. Awesome.

[@joshuajones634]

I love this little steel clipper.

[@love1876]

멋진 보트네요 Very nice boat

[@bluestar465]

Searching for a similar Motor Sailer, which I think is the most practical design for distance cruising and living aboard.

[@richardbedard1245]

Personally, I think this is one of the best layed out boats I've seen on your channel. It looks like pure function to me.

[@phishENchimps]

The Pilot house is like a really cool day room.

[@susanl435]

Amazing boat but I would guess that she sails very slowly. Her sail area/displacement ratio appears to be around 10 whereas for your average cruising sailboat the ratio is about 16. When sailing to the Caribbean, on average, how many miles did she log (under sail alone) per day? She appears to be very heavy with a small sail area relative to her size.

[@Deontjie]

More sails, and the unstayed masts will break?

[@susanl435]

@@Deontjie IMHO the owner should consult with a naval architect to find out how the sail area might be increased. How far can this boat go in 24 hours?

[@StreetTruckinTitan]

Hair looks great bro. I wore mine that long in the 70s.

[@paulstewart770]

I kept expecting Bogart to jump out at you but I think your right it's a tank

[@chefyboy2748]

Yeah, this is definitely a cool boat.

[@pl7868]

That boat is a fair weather sailer , it doesn't have enough rudder or keel for heavy weather and the windage from the house will weathervane it easily , the keel doesn't extend to the bow so it will be pushed sideway without enough rudder or keel to steer , easy to see from a glance , it isn't a go anywhere boat by any means . and that's aside from all the weight of steel on top right where you don't want it . two cents

[@SailProMarina]

LoL. That vessel has enough " Belly Ballast " to MORE than account for its appearance of minimal keel. She will round the Horn back n forth all week long. 100% guaranteed. It has been over the Grand Banks in WINTER and to Greenland multiple times in Iceberg cluttered waters. Its not fibreglass weakness.

[@gobfranklin6759]

​@@SailProMarinadid this ever get sold? Current asking price?

[@SailProMarina]

@@gobfranklin6759 Yes it is sold. Cannot divulge selling price. Cheers

[@rp1645]

Thank you so much for showing this beautiful vessel. Just on start saw the pilot House has speakers going for and aft, very nice. The Stove stack having a bar protection rods around her, could grab those in Emergency instead of burning hands if Sea state was large. Love the deck spot lights facing forward for work lights on deck in Dark. The Cargo BIG hatch, someone was Really thinking smartly with that add on. Love the Sails, perfect for the wind to push you in Direction you are heading, instead of having too TAC. Love the look of cabin, it's just that workboat Look, but a cruising vessel in any Sea State. Your narrative is so full of excellent information. Very nice job, showing this ( I want this vessel of my Dream boat)

[@mattevans-koch9353]

Nice tour Jordan. That is a nice boat. Thank you for tonight's video.

[@brentmcmahon8188]

I use to work on tow boats and it had skin coolers for twin v-16s and don’t ever remember any damage to them and they get hit heavy loads. The keel coolers are up a was from bottom I would think . The guy who built this was no dummy so I would not think that would be a problem with all he has done with all back up systems.

[@johnpotts7846]

Been 50 years in the marine industry. I have never seen anything like her.

[@SoloVagant]

That bath isn't just for bathing, they are crucial for warming and treatment of hyperthermia if a passenger falls overboard in cold waters like the Arctic.

[@jiefflerenard1228]

add to that flushing the salt out of weather gear, even lines etc,no water maker though.

[@JimDog794]

Wow she's a beauty. I love the size and design. Would be a joy to sail the seas on her.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

No idea why KZbin brought me here, but boy oh boy am I glad it did. Your channel is freaking awesome!

[@Nerd3927]

This is my kind of boat! Lots of character!

[@douglasreeves9938]

Motor sailer is my dream boat. Thanks for this vid.

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Definitely looking good ,thanks for sharing 👌

[@deenegron6328]

What a beauty, and your presentation did it justice. Safe, fun, and blessed travels.

[@randmeller]

Wow! The designer / builder put a lot of thought into this boat. Not just the design, but the materials and fittings too. My only niggling disagreement would be to mount the radar higher...like mast head.

[@donnakawana]

I love it an wish I was rich enough to purchase her... Ideal ! What a Stunningly beautiful vessel... Just want it...

[@andrewtheologo1268]

Very nice....too much sentimental value

[@Mike-zl4km]

Thats an awesome boat. Impressed!

[@Wolfie387]

Truly, she's a real beauty.

[@donaldturner5124]

Incredible boat.

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

THAT is a slick boat. I raced in my 20’s near and offshore. Everything austere. So, to me it looks ridiculously comfortable safe and enjoyable. I know tech has taken off but I’m a little puzzled there’s no transducer in the hull which is wonderful thing. 💦👀.

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Those big high windows look pretty vulnerable if green water comes aboard, tempered glass or not…

[@marioreali5925]

They're 5/8" thick which very thick indeed for tempered glass.

[@buffalobob6438]

I super love your boat !.. having lived aboard for 10 years ( 2 different sailboats.. 31 ft sloop / 33 ft yahl…. Both fiberglass) and cruising the second one 5 years throughout the Caribbean and Central America region.. I can relate…😊… I’ve always dreamed of a steel pilot house motor/ sailor … I don’t like getting cold either and definitely believe in triple redundancy… I would add a propane space heater too ( portable… wave 3-6 heater ..gives off ambient heat and sips propane ) …. Additionally, I love the “ novel” idea of having a junk rig however it’s incredibly inefficient upwind and heavy/ cumbersome… ( just think of roller furling by the push of a button from inside the warmth and safety of the pilot house on a dark and stormy night)… my yahl could fly 3 sails and if all were out full it was a lot of sailing power ( to assist better in your fuel consumption)… but to each his own I guess… anyhow, great job and the very best of luck good man !😊

[@Prayforwindandsurf]

Looks top heavy and not self righting - definitely for coastal cruising only

[@brianpurcell8635]

See the gigantic, full keel below the waterline? That makes it self righting.

[@Aeroswine1776]

@@brianpurcell8635 This guy posted his comment a month ago and we both come by within the same hour to make the same observation

[@IldenMelder]

@@brianpurcell8635 its not a full keel that makes a boat self righting, its where the center of gravity is. And let me tell you that super structure is real tall and the keel is real shallow, witch indicates a high center of gravity. Not self righting.

[@brianpurcell8635]

@@IldenMelder is the balast in the keel? Yes Is the center if gravity below the waterline? Yes. That's the definition of a self righting boat. Full keel boats do not rely on the long lever force of a fin keel but they make up for that in sheer weight. No marine architect would design a non-self-righting monohull other than a dinghy, a shallow water sharpie or a full foiling racer. Read "Understanding Boat Design," by Ted Brewer before you reply trying to refute me.

[@tedmccullen7466]

Love your channel it’s absolutely great

[@jerrycallender9927]

I've always liked y'all's videos and really like this boat. I believe the 'pins' to which you refer are Marlin spikes.

[@paulwyand6204]

Belaying pins. Marlin spikes are for breaking knots and splicing.

[@islandonlinenews]

"circumnavigating the main salon" haha

[@RupertFoulmouth]

Cool boat. I cannot help but think it would be very slow but for some the trade off in durability may be worth it.

[@emilybh6255]

The other nice thing was the back stairs from the pilot house leading to the head and master cabin. So entry into the main salon wasn't necessary which might disturb other crew members. The only down side was the lack of ability to see the sails from the pilot house. That would be a big negative for me. Too bad they couldn't have thought to put the solar panels somewhere else and used that space for some sort of hatch/skylight system to allow for visibility of the mainsail.

[@commonground5214]

I whole heartedly agree, though not as nice as direct visual contact, a camera is a more economical solution.

[@slm6173]

Sorry, I posted my comment before the video ended. Thank you for including the information that I mentioned. Peace!

[@paulcaskey]

What a neat boat!

[@rtbinc2273]

You're becoming the Doug DeMuro of sailboats. Find those with fascinating "Quirks and Features". This is a motor-sailer. 200HP is a lot of engine for a 40ish foot boat, so from that I'm assuming it was more motor and less sailer. A junk rig has a lot of benefits and draw backs - a big one being experience.

[@alainalain757]

200 hp c'est plus un voilier...motorisation saison ok pour rester pas loin des côtes. Dommage c'est un agréable design, en alu ce serait extraordinaire, les volumes sont agréables,

[@landgabriel]

I love the communitarian design here, where everyone can have some privacy yet no one is an island.

[@Thebonesoftrees]

The algorithm has done well. Great content, just subbed.

[@ve7yan]

I was wondering there's no vise on that workshop bench but a faucet at the end....?? Then the cover rises, voila ---- a tub HOLY MOLLY COW. Never underestimate people's imagination.

[@ncq3]

Looks like a great boat expedition boat/ surf boat.

[@gregoriosmith6994]

Those pilot house windows should be laminated safety glass.

[@mikegrant8490]

They're still just a bit large. I hope that they're VERY robust.

[@MrBoogaloo86]

"The coolest boat ever! Awesome!"

[@raydreamer7566]

Fantastically equipped Moto sailor . The only thing I would consider adding would be to add a bow thruster .. Please tell me what you think of adding to an already finished boat.. Is the 100 gallon fuel capacity adequate for a boat of this size with the large 6 cylinder motor ?

[@mikegrant8490]

Reminds me of a steel hulled Watts design ketch built in South Africa... Norica, owned for awhile by a German couple, then was a fixture on the lower Chesapeake Bay for twenty plus years and eventually sold to some Englishmen who were going for a round trip of the planet. Originally had a British Leyland Diesel, replaced with a Perkins in the late 80s. One would notice that this vessel seems a bit short on room for stowage for essential at sea necessities, spares. Even a boat this size becomes a bit confining at sea, but not too bad. Boats like this are generally very safe at sea, but the Watts could get knocked over in a sudden squall if you aren't quick in reducing canvas. One thing that the owners might consider is a fully chain rode for the anchor. Interesting that the builder/ designer went with an unstayed Junk rig. She'll be nice to handle, steady with the keel, maybe just a bit under canvased, though. But, the nice 'iron lung' to motorsail with will get them where they're going to. Have fun with her. It's a beautiful boat.

[@Taugtaug]

The interior was very charming and nice. But way to slow and motor all the way to distant destinations is too expensive in these times.

[@donmcneal233]

Nice expedition / adventuring vessel. Layout is more than practicable & adequate. But! A wood burner? If going to colder regions; where would an adequate supply of split wood go?

[@WOWTODAZ]

Supercool boat

[@donniebooth8478]

I like it , very nice and clean

[@fredford7642]

Really awesome boat! Everything I would want!

[@Theguyunderyourbed22]

This boat is really good. It's weird in that way. Price isn't even bad and pretty on par with similarly sized boats without the same features and strength. But it's maybe too good. What do you get a boat like this for? Yachting around the Arctic? It's built like a commercial vessel but laid out as a liveaboard for two people. The rustic aesthetics probably look weird to most but there's an undeniable amount of work, artistry and attention in every corner of the boat. But all you see is the owner all around it. It's a labor of love. Really curious as to why they're actually selling after such a long construction period and such a short sailing period. It's an amazing feat but at the same time it's hard to ever make that boat yours. It will always be its builder's boat

[@perpitraiter]

Don’t know the owners but once the reality of pirates sets in you realize this lifestyle is hazardous to your health.

[@Theguyunderyourbed22]

@@perpitraiter that's highly dependent on where you sail I guess but I would imagine pirates aren't much of a problem most places

[@mikegrant8490]

@@Theguyunderyourbed22 Piracy is a bit more known throughout the world than it once was. In far more places, but the sailing community has ways of communicating the known threats to the others.

[@williamwiese9963]

I'd buy this in a heartbeat, if it were the right time 🔥 great video

[@brockvagis1657]

I see your doing a van I lived on a 26 foot seafarer for a while now I'm building a skoolie I still like looking at the boats though