Having built two plywood/epoxy trimarans (37' and 42") long ago, I can hardly comprehend John getting this much more difficult design to this point in only five years. A tip of the hat to him and Barb!
@jav98885 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same !!
@markbailey605110 ай бұрын
I would like to shake John's hand and congratulate him on his wonderful build. I hope he gets to use his boat soon before he sells it. I'm a tri guy
@LearningtheLines10 ай бұрын
Both him and Barb are awesome people. I'm definitely hoping they can sail safely it before it's sold.
@davidhanson328810 ай бұрын
Kurt outstanding design. Kurt's boats are well designed for the no nonsense proformance sailor. What ever inconvenience you think you have the speed will make up for it. Great Job.
@trojanfish51679 ай бұрын
my thoughts exactly mate.
@neilcampion311810 ай бұрын
Stunning boat. Love trimarans. I Was sailing on a John Shuttleworth 46 tri and the speed is amazing
@donnanhuggler845110 ай бұрын
I’m 6’3” & 56 years old & for that boat I’d be happy to duck and crawl!!!!!!
@handroids198110 ай бұрын
This is the best Tri on the market under 500 grand! I watched the O'kellys episode every so often, it's an End Game boat for me. Best of luck selling this engineering marvel, John and Barb.
@donaldvanvliet903910 ай бұрын
‘…It’s not too bad, you just have to get down on your knees to go forward…’😂
@oceanbnd10 ай бұрын
😂
@Cajundaddydave10 ай бұрын
A fine racer/cruiser that should be capable of first-to-finish often in the PNW and still offer cruising joy throughout the San Juan Islands. Cheers!
@CurtisWestsail10 ай бұрын
Always sad to see a man’s dream come to an end . Great accomplishment .
@roadboat921610 ай бұрын
Awww come on! Buy it guys. This is your boat. Very nice! I like I like.
@RonaldJHElzenga10 ай бұрын
I see hear and feel someone is deeply in love😍🥰..even showed her to his wife.😉 Now finding way to finance it you two...as timing can be changed...hope it will work out and we can enjoy your new adventures soon🙂
@doradosurfcharters10 ай бұрын
Nice job on the build john looks great i like your rotating mast control
@tj78708 ай бұрын
my favorite boat of all you have reviewed!
@svechappe607510 ай бұрын
Interesting boat. Builder conservatively has $500K in labor invested, so the $200K asking price appears to be a bargain if you are looking for a performance tri. Didn’t notice a head in that aft stateroom, though and the head forward is past that low arch structure. Not sure how functional that is if you’re cruising.
@jackmcandle69558 ай бұрын
From out on my kayak at the east end of Woods Hole I watched a big trimaran rip by me at least 18 knts on a lazerline towards Nantucket awesome sight, favorable winds.
@trojanfish51679 ай бұрын
closing .img of the marina looked like valhalla. nice boat for a fast LRC, always grate vids. thanks mate!
@melee40110 ай бұрын
She's beautiful. I love the living space. Most trimarans are tight, this one is not. A little ducking is no big deal to me. Love that aft cabin with the exit to the cockpit. Many mono hull people might not like the internal layout but to me it is as perfect as perfect gets for a tri. The performance of this thing will negate any negatives the mono people might see in her. The asking price is more then reasonable for a vessel of that build.
@mobileplayers500810 ай бұрын
Yeah they learned from that mistake n remake better.
@mcgoo72120 күн бұрын
I have an obsession with trimarans but also know theyre probably not the best solution for me. The performance though 😮
@carlhill35544 ай бұрын
Wonderful yacht, congratulations ! Should sail like a shot , worldwide capable!
@Josh-hr5mcАй бұрын
This is definitely a wide body boat, ha, love it
@kodreng695 ай бұрын
it could be fun to see it on the water. it seems to be fast even with light winds. a very beautiful boat.
@gregj485710 ай бұрын
Looks nice but I don't see any hand holds to grab in rough weather
@GuyCruls10 ай бұрын
reminds me of Rapido tris. it's quirky and charming, but who's going to take a chance on a DIY job?
@handroids198110 ай бұрын
Yeah but... If I had the funds and a surveyor went over the build documentation and vessel, then gave his approval. Then I would check if Rapido 40s are 800,000 dollars - which they are - I would pull the trigger.
@robertgeorge99093 ай бұрын
I love sailing trimarans.This boat is why i built a catamaran.
@atomisum644510 ай бұрын
What a beautiful vessel
@Josh-hr5mcАй бұрын
I admire the exterior style, design, build quality and the fact a man built it himself. However it looks like a boat for someone who is gonna spend most of their time inside and very little time outside. It just doesn't look comfortable on the outside on trips lasting longer than 1 day.
@onemanfran26 күн бұрын
I absolutely love it but where the huge fridge is and that storage locker it's a shame there isn't a head. As someone who suffers sea sickness due to an off and on problem with my ears, having a very easily accessible head is really important to me. I can't imagine feeling unwell and having to crawl to the head 😂 😂
@ajdahun10 ай бұрын
2 15 hp outboards. Smart.
@jamiebray853210 ай бұрын
It definitely looks like it's speeding sitting at the dock. 😎
@sreed85707 ай бұрын
Very nice for a young couple, not so much for anyone with back or mobility issues.
@geofferyrobertson66083 ай бұрын
one impressive build
@84Rabbitz10 ай бұрын
Lol. . I see that boat all the time. My slip is right across the bay from it!
@JCGible9 ай бұрын
What keeps you from being washed overboard? Where are the hand rails?
@toddlong86726 ай бұрын
Let's see a show of hands of everyone who bases major life decisions on KZbin comments?
@mattlechner844210 ай бұрын
that looks like a really fun boat ,,,,
@basilbrushbooshieboosh530210 ай бұрын
Man! I'm ready to take a loan.
@oldstone10357 ай бұрын
Yes, YOU should buy it.
@RF-yh3qh10 ай бұрын
Love the tri! I wish this could be priced as 50K than I could afford it ..... need to build one myself with wood and epoxy to get the price down..
@hajosmulders10 ай бұрын
I've build boats. You will NOT get the price down by a home build. Especially not if you count your hours at something like $25 an hour. At $25/h that boat has $250k of labor in it...
@RF-yh3qh10 ай бұрын
@@hajosmulders Hi! well I´m sure I can, if I do not count my labor hours. They used carbon in some parts, I do not need it. I´m happy with epoxy and wood, that is cheap here.
@kellymarriott816810 ай бұрын
When are you guys going to sail Desperado?
@Thesilverrat5 ай бұрын
I love trimaran boats.
@mobileplayers500810 ай бұрын
U need at least 1000W solar for off grid. It look like a home inside compared to regular boat.
@ceschias373310 ай бұрын
7 out of 10.
@MrFroglips6910 ай бұрын
GROOVY VIDEO
@Ole-vu9yj6 ай бұрын
I don't understand the concept. I expect this boat to be very fast. It is therefore aimed more at people who want to be sporty. In that case, you certainly accept certain inconveniences. But then why is half the boat made up of the kitchen, while there is not even a decent place for all the navigation, communication and displays? And yes: not knowing how fast the boat is under sail, which is potentially its greatest strength, is not exactly a plus point when selling.
@jodyyonts54636 ай бұрын
While I respect the owner/designers concept, I’m just not able or capable of utilizing the hobbit size persons sit down shower, crawl through spaces, or very oddly accessed main cabin. One thumb up for design and creativity, one thumb down for practicality.
@MJ-qt4dm3 ай бұрын
Are you going to make a $200 000+ bet on the unknown build quality. Also, as owner built, it will be very difficult to resell in the future. Owners of self-built boats often over-rate their boats value and in some cases it can take them a few years of lowball offers (in their minds) before they realize this.
@ejrupp95553 ай бұрын
exactly ... 80k tops ... builder in poor health ... tech support is in poor health.
@jimj26837 ай бұрын
impressive
@Thesilverrat5 ай бұрын
I don't know much about boats, I just like them, does anyone know if this is capable to ocean crossings ie traveling to anywhere in the world?
@kenmorison64642 ай бұрын
the hobbit door is a deal breaker, can't imagine how irritating it would be to have to duck every time to go forward
@Ulbre10 ай бұрын
Certainly not for blue water cruising, but nice enough for the meek :) and good value for those that just want the lifestyle without crossing oceans.
@douglasashby43499 ай бұрын
What about it says it's not for blue water? I have sailed much smaller catamaran across oceans and with outboards as well. Most recently a 30 ft catamaran Glass over ply from Fiji to NZ. 1300NM
@Ulbre9 ай бұрын
@@douglasashby4349 seriously I can't remember the basis of my comment without re watching the video. Cheers though and nice work on the Fiji to NZ leg......I did a similar trip over 20 years ago but opposite direction, NZ to Tonga, in a Nordhavn 46 MS......unfortunately it was mostly on diesel because of conditions at the time
@meofnz23205 ай бұрын
@@douglasashby4349 Yeah when you think about those old Pivers people used to sail around the Pacific!
@PN_488 ай бұрын
Great boat and well done to the builder - the video is misleading though and shows a level of inexperience when it comes to sailing / cruising. That’s a terrible cockpit for cruising long term (shading / weather protection) and outboards will cavitate in any sort of seaway. The hob / cooktop is unsafe for any sort of swell as well and 8 people around that table? Erm… no. Maybe great for the PNW or weekend cruising, but would need a lot more effort to get it ready for sailing further afield.
@209turtleboy10 ай бұрын
Adverts Where's the water tank, how many gallons?
@hclausse7 ай бұрын
No space for a washer/dryer?
@JimDog79410 ай бұрын
Nice boat but is sort of low and narrow in spaces and that might be tough to maneuver in rough seas.
@allrockfarmllc99095 ай бұрын
Has she sold yet?
@tobejonsson627210 ай бұрын
I think home has a crush on "john"
@paulbenoit691810 ай бұрын
The big question is how much does he want for his boat?
@zackslawninvoice769210 ай бұрын
200k
@kensyikosia16577 ай бұрын
Is it bluewater trimaran?
@chikken_soup10 ай бұрын
Did you get performance numbers from the owner?
@heiner7110 ай бұрын
Did you watch the video? It's not done, i.e. it does not have sails yet.
@garyweatherholtz508210 ай бұрын
Has nobody seen waterworld ?
@ninobien9 күн бұрын
Should you buy this boat? No, you, shouldn't. It is a nice boat, though.
@vkinovak10 ай бұрын
Its a trimaran is all i was saying.
@georgejetson19239 ай бұрын
Not a boat for someone with a bad back and knees.
@Dwade6898 ай бұрын
You guys are always looking but never buying 😂
@richardmg95 ай бұрын
damn thats so sad
@riderknight58053 ай бұрын
Only men in the cockpit
@vkinovak10 ай бұрын
I think this is the same boat Sailing La Vagabond is having made.
@robertrussell963910 ай бұрын
No, they are having a Rapido 60 built.. The O'Kelly's looked at it though.
@jamesaron196710 ай бұрын
LOL, you're equating a $200k 45ft home build to a $2 million 60ft carbon fiber exotic..?!
@leonply10 ай бұрын
@@jamesaron1967 Yes, but the Kurt Hughes design will blow the doors off the Rapido, even being 14 feet shorter. Kurt Hughes is the mad genius of multihulls, with the ultra narrow hull and amas being extremely slippery.
@jamesaron196710 ай бұрын
@@leonply What you're saying is this boat can exceed 30kts?
@leonply10 ай бұрын
@@jamesaron1967 Yes. Kurt Hughes designed trimarans are incredibly fast and stable.
@obsidianjane441310 ай бұрын
Builder must be 5' or something.
@Morrisfactor10 ай бұрын
It seems like the Kurt Hughes or John Marples designed trimarans have tight interiors and low headroom due to the narrow hulls and swooping, low ceiling shapes to reduce windage. The focus is on performance. The opposite side of the coin would be a Neel production trimaran, but they don't sail anywhere near as fast or to windward as the Marples or Hughes. I guess you have to decide which you prefer. But I agree that the headroom in this boat seems unusually limited.
@obsidianjane441310 ай бұрын
@@Morrisfactor Well I meant more about the low crawlways mostly, but yeah, how he chose a wide main compartment surface and/or large bilge space by having the deck where it is.
@jamesaron196710 ай бұрын
@@Morrisfactor Not to take away anything from this project, it's fantastic and huge respect to the builder. However, I'm not a fan of the master cabin location, size and access as well as the entrance to the forward cabin. Compare that to the Neel 43 and it's a night and day difference. Of course, you're paying more than double the price for the Neel. Some people might not care about awkward access and comfort as much as the performance being the main factor they look for, then this might could be the boat for them assuming it lives up to its expectations.
@Morrisfactor10 ай бұрын
@@jamesaron1967 I don't disagree with anything you say. I would personally prefer the Neel because I'm not a racer type of guy, but they are way out of my pay grade.
@todddixon10054 ай бұрын
This is an interesting boat, you managed to make the tour boring though
@pedrogodoy5239 ай бұрын
It's very well planned and too fast.
@patrickoconnor66110 ай бұрын
200 k?!? Ya pass.
@iainlyall647510 ай бұрын
nah, too cramped looking and i'm only 5'3"
@lostnetwork571710 ай бұрын
Ngl this is a nice boat but she is a lil over priced I dont see this being worth much more then 100 120k. If it was down south Id say worth even less
@PaweWardecki9 ай бұрын
Doesn't look much comfy, what is worst its not finished but already very dirty :/
@jonpostigo438110 ай бұрын
Wtf?
@rtbinc227310 ай бұрын
Fascinating - but not my cup of tea. Have some issues with things like the placement of the stove.
@handroids198110 ай бұрын
Haha! Good luck finding the _perfect_ boat.
@w8stral4 ай бұрын
PVC "ladder"--> yup "home built" crap--> RUN... zero ability to place fenders(genius), zero ability to get out of the weather(genius)--> Run away boy run away! The fact the interior is finished while the exterior is not(says everything you need to know about this "build quality")
@gary583110 ай бұрын
Never got trimarans, just a monohaul with outriggers
@mikemendes759810 ай бұрын
Speed and stability, but it still FEELS to a large extent like a monohull. Try it sometime and you might change your mind.
@philsharples71518 ай бұрын
Ha you got it exactly!😂
@jabbalechat791010 ай бұрын
Ugh, that is so claustrophobic at the front and rear cabins...
@dancarter48210 ай бұрын
_Crawl spaces_
@zzp110 ай бұрын
A boat for the America's - not suitable for Europe.
@kayakell92004 ай бұрын
Who cares?
@richardmg95 ай бұрын
Lol, you two are never going to buy a boat.
@imdawolfman269810 ай бұрын
It is so cramped and uncomfortable below, I cant imagine spending much time on it.