Leopard 46 Catamaran Boat Tour - This is where all the $$ went.

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This is a tour of our 2009 Leopard 46 catamaran. We bought her from Moorings and spent well over a $110K fixing her up and outfitting her for full time cruising. That's a lot of money. Worth it? You be the judge.
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Bound for Distant Seas, by James Baldwin
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[@spyglassfreowestaus2733]

The best boat tour you will find ever! Not just because its a great boat but because your style is terrific. We love your natural friendly tone and the detail you include. Keep those vids rolling Cheers from Downunder

[@TheOKellys]

Wow! Thank you for that! We're going to try to do more. BTW, we watched Red Dog a few nights ago. What a tear-jerker! Didn't know it was a true story until the end. Made us want to get down to Oz and definitely come out west! Thank you again for the kind words! Makes our day! Best, Nick and Megan (and Sugar)

[@soundbeings1]

Very much agree Spyglass - and you live in a great spot - one of our favourite places on the globe/disc!!! A cold one at Little Creatures, fish and chips at Cicerello's and watching the sunset on the beach! Have a great one! from NS Canada.

[@dale3122]

@@soundbeings1 Thankyou Phil, I loved Canada very much. Another beautiful country with lovely people!

[@astoica1]

Nick O'Kelly i agree, you guys seems very calm and very beautiful personalities. Easy people to talk to and get along with. They guys has a easy, cool, tone, personality. Both.

[@cc3203]

Great relaxing feel with your videos, realistic costs and honest recommendations... I homeschool my daughters and would love to see sailing skills info as well as navigation if folks don’t find it too boring.

[@SculptyWorks]

I'm in love with your boat! ❤ I have no idea why KZbin suddenly recommended your channel, but I'm glad it did! You got some great content! ❤👍

[@jaquespierre6460]

Wow, so glad I found this channel. You guys are so easy to listen to. There are so many sailing vloggers that have gone almost reality like and I’m sure they are taking acting lessons. You guys are very natural and thank you.

[@TheOKellys]

That’s really nice of you to say. Thank you.

[@davidbamford4721]

While I am a retired sailor (I’m 84) so I have sent the episodes which I have seen to my son, who has considered buying a catamaran. I think that the items which you have covered are the relevant ones. Thank you!

[@BarracudaHawk]

“Stay tuned, there’s more to come”....... that rolled off your tongue like old times I imagine. I never saw you on Tv but you have a great speech pace, very Easy going.. keep it up guys. Love your work, and I’m learning a lot in my preparation,

[@sonofagunnin]

Living the dream.. Good on ya, O’Kelley family! Love how down to Earth and real your videos are. Don’t change a thing. 🍻

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks man. That's about the best compliment you could give. Head in the clouds, but trying to keep it real. Nick O

[@chip1987]

Of all the boat videos I've seen on KZbin and in my career, your boat is by far the best looking and most comfortable boat I've ever seen. Being retired Coast Guard myself, I've seen allot.

[@TheOKellys]

Wow Chip, thank you. She’s a pretty slick ride. I’m very lucky. Thanks for all you do/have done with the CG! Best, Nick

[@Colaaah]

The shot at the end, the water is such a perfect aqua that the Cat and Dingy look like it's floating in the air above the water. If I'm the only one that sees this, then just comment back "Get off the drugs" lol and if I'm on point and you see the same then please give my comment a thumbs up so I don't think I'm losing it ;S lol! Cheers, from the lucky land! P.S. Great video again, as usual, keep them coming guys :)

[@clarisd]

Watched and shared again I just adore you guys, you both do an epic service for people you do not even remotely know!

[@TheOKellys]

Awe thanks Claris. Appreciate the note.

[@SirCharles12357]

Find your niche in the sailing vlog world. You're an expert in meteorology and she's a sewing master. Every few videos do a deep dive in you areas of mastery and it will help the whole community. Then just do the normal fun sailing vlog thing for our enjoyment. I'm really enjoying your channel!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Charles, I think that's what we will do. We'd like to be helpful and add to the community knowledge. Appreciate the feedback. BEst, Nick

[@meganokelly]

Thank you so much Charles, I love your ideas and I'm so grateful you and so many are enjoying our videos!

[@ELGUAPOMOTO]

only one of few yacht walk around video that makes you feel your at home. kudos to both of you nick & megan. hopeful i could reach that point where i can bring my family to the bahamas on my own yacht/boat without worrying much on the money.

[@TheOKellys]

wow, that is really nice of you to say. Get on out there! Don't let money stop you. Believe me, the trick is learning not to worry, not in the saving to go. Trust me.

[@thewedword]

Nick & Megan great stuff, keep us posted because we're vicariously waiting on our dream through you for now. I knew Moorings was a good choice, chartered there 29 years ago!!! Leopards baby....✌

[@TheOKellys]

D J thanks DJ! Hope to see you out here soon! I’m obviously a little biased, but Leopard is a great choice. Appreciate the feedback. Best, Nick O

[@richardacres6792]

Another great production Nick. This is exactly the type of content I have been looking for. It's a great mix of some technical stuff and the costs associated with it as well as a nice glimpse into the lifestyle. Jason Wynn and Nick on the Ruby Rose also do a pretty bang up job and they both wear shades so I wouldn't sweat it. So does Casey Neistat for that matter. I like seeing that things are not always perfect and how different people deal with a little adversity, so I hope you don't feel the need to make a travel channel. Thanks for the great content and I am happy to see both the view numbers and your sub count on the rise.

[@TheOKellys]

Richard Acres thank you. That’s a tremendous compliment. Those two put out great content at a pace and quality I can’t imagine matching. I randomly met Nick Fabbri in a marina laundry room in Fajardo, PR many years ago. Who’d have thought? I’d like to document the travel as well as give insights into what we are doing to make all this happen. I’d like to do something similar to what steveo1kinevo does with flying. Bear with a little experimentation. Thanks for the props!

[@richardacres6792]

@@TheOKellys From my own selfish perspective, the "what it took to get there" stuff is what has me hooked. We very much hope to be 5ish years behind you guys in splashing our own adventure. The next step for us will be sailing certs from a school such as Nautilus on the sea of Cortez. If anyone has any input I would gladly hear it. At any rate, thanks for the reply and we are looking forward to the next installment.

[@TheOKellys]

Not familiar with Nautilus. They must be out of La Pas? That's a great area to explore and can be a challenge to deal with weather - really a fantastic place to learn. We love Mexico, especially the Pacific side and the Sea of Cortez is a gem. Glad to hear you've got a plan to make it happen. It really does take a lot to make this happen, and I think the trick is to enjoy (as much as possible) every step of the way. Thank's again for the comments. It is inspiring to us! Nick O

[@peterwest3379]

What a nice relaxed sailing video, Wonderful for us sailing enthusiasts, I especially like it talking a lot about the weather and about the sailing itself. To plan their sailing and with a focus on the weather I learned after my first season with a small sailing boat in Sweden. Great to dream away and to see that there are really people who live on a boat etc. it is exciting, fascinated and motivating for continued dreams, etc. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much for the compliment Peter. We have met many Swedes over here the last two seasons. Arvid and Annika were particularly cool people with a Great Dane aboard their monohull! One of our favorite channels is RAN Sailing, also from Sweden. Dreams are wonderful aren't they? Best, Nick

[@jenniferadams8577]

I really love what you’ve done to the boat. You’ve made me rethink buying a Leopard. And more importantly, I really enjoy the laid back vibe off your channel.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Jennifer. Appreciate that. Yeh, we are Leopard fans. Haven't been on any of the new new ones, but the older generations are good boats. Best, Nick O

[@7kmkeane]

Very nice and practical job with the conversion Nick. After years of chartering monohulls we decided to try a cat and it was the 4600. What a great platform for an ocean experience at all levels. Long story short that experience was a game changer for us and we now own a Helia 44 cat and have it in the Abacos! Keep up the good work!

[@tentimes4]

This was a great video. Nick, I just realized why your show clicks well with me. I'm ex-NOAA Corps and Scientist. We probably know some of the same people. I'll start checking out some of the other videos. One of the things that I've noticed that other channels do not have is how individuals can use the science of climatology and oceanography to make their exploration of the seas that much more enjoyable. After 20+ years on the ocean, there's just so much that could be said, shown and explained so that it's entertaining and educational. It's a thought. Anyway... good stuff.. I'm enjoying your content and perspective.

[@TheOKellys]

It’s a huge subject. I’d like to do more with it it as you know there are foundational principles and ideas that need to be in place as you build on that knowledge. So I would love to go deeper...I’m just not sure where to take it first. Ideas? Nick

[@TheOKellys]

Oh and also, thank you so much for the kind words! We are having a lot of fun with these videos!

[@bophoto]

HA.. back in the eighties, on my dad's boat.. we had "All purpose pillows" except they were square block fenders.. turned out whenever they were not in fender duty.. they were used as backrests, stacked as extra seating etc etc etc.. best purchase ever.

[@sumeetchhibber2156]

Would like to see teach Weather Forecasting for Passage Making Dummies

[@TheOKellys]

Sumeet, I think we are going to do a little bit of that coming up. Appreciate the comment. Nick

[@davidturner8301]

@@TheOKellys may I enquire if the weather apps require an ongoing cost like a monthly fee? The iridium phone was mentioned on other channels having a monthly fee for data usage etc

[@Colaaah]

@@TheOKellys Does the old saying here in Australia ring true with when you see a real dark orange-redish coloured sun-set, then that means the next day will be a hot one?!?!

[@walterjohansen6507]

“Feedback on where to go with the channel” Everything you mentioned. Keep it coming! Great stuff.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Walter! That'll keep us busy for a while! Best, Nick

[@1skinnypuppy]

I love you two I’ve often thought that workshop would be handy on a boat. However I see the sewing room would be just as important. Just as handy to make a few extra bucks as the mechanics. And of course general upkeep comfort of living. My initial plan was to retire on a scuba diving cell charter. But life gets real. I’m back on the coast now. And it is inspiring to see people like yourself making it work. Nick Livingston British Columbia Canada

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Nick, we love you too. Life is an adventure...sometimes no boat required.

[@MarkWilsonRN]

I’ve been obsessed with lagoons until now. I love the style of that boat. The cockpit and salon is amazing. Going to have to open my preferences now to leopard.

[@TheOKellys]

It’s a good boat. The L46 has become very hard to find. The new Leopards have quite a waiting list. You can find L48s and L44s though on the used market. I also have an affinity for the older ones...the 40, 43, and 47 which come and go depending on condition. All the Leopard designs stress livability and strong build without sacrificing performance....some more than others. I expect it will be one of the better value brands in the years to come.

[@davedennis6042]

A meteorologist and a seamstress went to sea on a beautiful Catamaran.... Wow. Got all ya need right there.

[@TheOKellys]

Lol. Seriously, my good fortune is not in any way lost on me. I am the luckiest person you'll ever meet. Thanks, Nick

[@davidturner8301]

@@TheOKellys great to hear you are both able to use your vast array of creative skills on your boat. The audible voice work is something I never would have thought available on a boat. But as you suggest with new tech advancements it sure is an excellent way to keep your sailing lifestyle afloat

[@robynbrown8372]

We are on the hunt for our first cat now. Love what you have done with her. We looked at one a few days ago and I loved the space and the galley was the best I have seen so far. I love to cook and entertain . She looks like a floating home which is imprtnant to us. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOKellys]

Right on! That's great. There are definitely more spacious 46 foot cats out there, but none that perform so well. It's a great design from a great designer. Good luck in your search and I hope we see you out here soon. Nick

[@mrpwd7322]

Video quality is fantastic. I enjoyed watching this full screen. I've learned a few things and even if I only learned one thing it would still be worth watching these. Fun. Good luck and bless you both and the doggie.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you! Appreciate your kind words very much. Let's go DOLBY 3D next time!

[@wile.coyote8466]

Great video Nick & Megan, good work. Would be useful to see more shots of sail handling underway & also how Megan makes the clever sailing cushions, sail repairs etc

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Wil. Appreciate that. Take a look around my channel and Megan's too. She's done tutorials, etc. And we did one video that outlined performance and sail handling. You will find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laCxq6iDhNSlnKM Appreciate you coming along for the ride!

[@FighterFred]

I'd suggest some live sailing videos showing handling of the boat etc.

[@petertorrey236]

Very nice, informative videos. Beautiful boat and a chill couple and doggie that she can boss around. Anybody that has cruised or lived aboard knows the boat is boss! Looking forward to more from you guys...

[@TheOKellys]

Wow man, well said. That is THE truth. She is boss for sure. Thanks for the comment Peter. Have a good weekend, Nick O.

[@kevin3434343434]

I read Bumfuzzle from cover to cover over the course of a weekend! Your video/audio production is top notch, looking forward to any new content you post!

[@TheOKellys]

Right on, thanks Kevin. Pat and Ali and Lowe and Ouest are good friends. It was fun to do the Audible for them. Yeh we are going to try to do more...it's a lot of work! No idea how all of these veteran youtuber-sailors are doing it!!! Appreciate the kind words. Nick O

[@Ivenothingbettertodo]

Thank You both for your sharing your genuine videos. You bought our dream boat and your conversions convinced us to see the advantages of a 4-cabin charter Leopard versus a private owners version besides the price tag... Could you do a video about living on a catamaran with a large dog, please? We have 2 11-year-old very tall Labradors (mini horses) and are delaying our dream for them. We would love to cruise with them but I have a genuine fear of hair getting everywhere. We really enjoy your videos.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Christine! We love having Sugar on board. She is 14 and it is hard to imagine life on board without her. A video about her life on board could be fun, though these days it is filled with a lot of sleep. I don't think big dogs on a boat are necessarily a deal killer. Depends on the particular dog I think, and where you want to cruise. We have good friends with a Great Dane on a 47ft Jenneau. It was actually Sugar who pushed us over into the catamaran search. We loved our last boat, a monohull, but she just couldn't move around with advancing age. If anything, she is too confident on the boat. She will head up to the trampoline to do her business while offshore, in the middle of the night. Anyway, thank you for the idea. We may do one on the paperwork hoops to jump through in the Caribbean. Hope we see you out here! Nick O

[@kevindenny3607]

Always enjoy seeing things related to cost, upgrades, maintenance to go along with travel adventures

[@chriseash6497]

Just found your channel while doing my research to get into the boat life. Loving it so far!

[@TheOKellys]

Right on. Glad to have ya! Good stuff coming! Nick

[@brianswanland5466]

All of those topics you mentioned would be awesome. I really loved the boat tour. Brian

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Brian! Glad you liked it. Best, Nick

[@BruceTGriffiths]

I absolutely agree about the King bed, This is a conversion that is so worth it.

[@TheOKellys]

the best!

[@keithmoser1495]

Realy great to met you, it's nice to meet a fellow Oregon. Now as far as what I would like to see I'm thinking a blend of technology, hardware, lines, and cooking equipment, morages found at different islands. This should give you a starting point.

[@charonstyxferryman]

I would recommend a bread-maker: The ingredients (in the correct sequence) are put into the baking tin. Insert the baking tin into the maschine and start it.. Some time later, a newly baked bread is ready to be eaten.

[@arthurkettle3010]

Yep they're ideal for boat life....so easy to use and perfect results every time 👍

[@jonathanpear7361]

I fell in love with your boat. I think that it was money well spent. Hope to see some traveling footage.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Jonathan. We were out in 8-10' confused seas all day yesterday and I was lovin this boat all the more. We will try to put something together with a bit more travel in it. Best, Nick O

[@paulodriscoll7262]

Hi Nick and Megan. Keep going ! Some ideas as you requested. Apols if this sounds demanding - it's definitely not. Tell us lots more about the boat, I would prefer if you didn't skip the technology bit. How are the engines and fuel consumption. I expect a charter boat to have mostly motored and not sailed. Definitely good if you can keep reflecting on the provenance of the boat, the work you did, any equipment failures etc. Electricity generation and consumption. Take us on a trip somewhere. Give us an idea about the handling, your level of expertise and sailing. How you find working remotely. How doing the channel impacts on your day to day. Privacy is always a concern but it may be nice to know where you are. Advice on motion sickness, the sorts of medical issues you deal with. Skin care in the intense sun. Monthly costs of cruising and your budget. When will you sell the boat. How your dog Sugar handles the heat. Fishing and fishing equipment. What you do when you go from A->B. Preparing, sailing, arrival, formalities, equipment checking and fixing, costs. Interested to know about the comms on board the boat. The impression so far is that you have made just about every sensible choice possible and have a rock solid platform. Have a great weekend ! Oh .. it's Friday by the way .... in the rest of planet earth ... you are probably not sure what day of the week it is .... ! Good luck ! p

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you for the feedback Paul! More details on the boat. Gotcha. I think now that we have done a little more of an intro, I can get into the specifics. I copied this onto a notepad. all good ideas...much appreciated. It's Friday? Lol.

[@meganokelly]

Thank you Paul, these are great ideas and we're really excited to share more!

[@johnchase9697]

Definitely would love to see some raw sailing, especially passagemaking. How-to’s, maintenance, and projects all very interesting, though hopefully you’re good in the latter category for a bit.

[@TheOKellys]

lol, maintenance...that's a never-ending story. When we were surveying boats, one of the owners said to me, "get ready for a full-time job..." He'd been around the world. He knew. We will get some sailing in on the next one and a little bit of weather forecasting and routing. Thanks for the comment John. Best, Nick

[@robertlandry6233]

I like your informative videos ,like the sewing room and you could use another room as your workshop for carpentry tools

[@TheOKellys]

Interesting idea. I might need even more tools though!

[@kerbyfab]

Love your boat and all the updates you guys added! Can’t wait for your travel vlogs!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks! We are movin movin, so we will have some sailing stuff up soon. We are shooting for Friday. Best, Nick O

[@rwelpers]

You have a nice platform going to start with. & You guys did a good job on your boat. I watch these little videos for the water shots, you know the Blues and the greens, the wind in the sales. The scenery. I drive long distances in Texas

[@TheOKellys]

Cool. Thank you! We will have some serious eye candy coming up. But keep those eyes on the road! :) Best, Nick

[@atem_yg]

I got a perfect wallpaper at 0:30. Nice tour around the boat, its got plenty of space, looks great. And, know I know where the dog makes, I was wondering that. Nice sailing :)

[@paulw8860]

You give very intimate information about your boat. Pls keep up on more technical and experience related . They very helpful and unique. I love it

[@TheOKellys]

Glad you liked the vid. We'll have more coming.

[@gems34]

Hi Nick & Megan lovely transformation and informative wish you both lots of happy sailing

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you for the kind words Tusk. We will certainly try! Best, Nick

[@VasilisZamanisAB]

Greetings from Greece... I'm just started watching your videos and it's like I'm dreaming. You're a lovely couple and you live the life as you want to.I also live my life as I want to, here in Greece but you're in another level!!! Keep on sailing!!!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Bill. We are very lucky. And you are too! Cheeers!

[@usayolo3836]

Don’t stop! Your information is so valuable.

[@TheOKellys]

Awww thanks. Glad to provide some value.

[@garyrahn2172]

You guys are a very likable couple, I'm looking forward to your vlogs. I think you should set sails and have some great adventures while adding a few technical lessons. Thanks for the tour of your home. :)

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Gary. I think that's pretty much what we are going to do. Bare with some experimentation... Appreciate the feedback. Best, Nick

[@rb7454]

Pleas Do videos on sailing 101. For newbies who want to get into the sailing life; How to handle sails, winds, Navigating, plotting a course, planning a route. We are a young homeschooling family saving up to buy our first boat. Only sailed with friends so currently have no sea-worthy skills. May take a few courses in sailing as we get close to purchasing a boat.But for now we want to learn from others informally. We want to “winter” October -April on a cat, starting in Caribbean and each winter season migrate and explore a little different part of the world. Off seasons (summers) we want to park the boat and live at home (Moldova is home). Also do teaching videos on weather and how to read weather. Your darlin can also do videos on sewing as that will also be my wife’s job.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the feedback and ideas Roman. I will see what we can put together. These videos are a lot of work, so I have to prioritize. I only have so much time! I do wish you luck with your cruising plans, which sound like so much fun. I wish I had these times with my mother and father! What a special thing for your family. Best, Nick

[@RR-or5ip]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! I would love one day to get a catamaran.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Ray. Do it! We'll see you out here. Best, Nick

[@jackfntwist]

Really beautiful boat. I love all of the improvements / repairs, and Megan's work is awesome. Love the channel. For me, I enjoy seeing where you go and how you live so I can live the daily boat life vicariously through you. Like "vlogs" Thanks for sharing. Enjoy!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks man. Appreciate the feedback. We are privileged to be doing this and glad the tech exists to share it. Kind of amazing when you think about it.

[@noobpvptv5176]

I would love to see more sailing videos, like what to do and when, change in directions, est. I have never sailed before, but I am going to basically do what you guys have done. I retire in 6 months so I am researching boats now and will start taking sailing courses. Really nice boat.

[@TheOKellys]

Nice! Congratulations. I'll be doing more of that coming up in a week or two. Mostly bouncing around between islands now, but we will be doing some miles to get up to the States, so will be talking more about that then.

[@giovannifiorentino8947]

This is a handbook, very well put together and fun to watch. Excellent job.

[@TheOKellys]

Well thank you, that is a very nice compliment!

[@comesatime123]

Great videos! Everyone is always interested in monthly cruising budget and how much emergency savings is prudent (in case of lighting strikes, engine overhaul, seacock failure that causes flooding, dragging anchor & crashing into something, healthcare emergencies, etc.)

[@TheOKellys]

You got me nervous all of a sudden! Those are good topics to discuss though. Megan was just saying she thinks a monthly budget/costs video would be good. Thank you for the kind words and suggestions. Best, Nick

[@dragonblee1]

Hi Megan and nick, just found your video and enjoyed it. Strangely enough it was your name that clicked as I had listened to you doing a story about being caught in a storm, very good. I look forward to more of your boating comments, cheers from Australia.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Geoffrey. We watched Red Dog a few nights ago. Really made us want to come down for a visit. The story had us a bit choked up! Cheers, Nick

[@luisamixon2689]

This is amazing, I love all the modifications, especially having a studio for sewing, I love it!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks! She's felling like home! In fact we've had apartments smaller than this! Megan is also loving all this positive feedback and I think the next one we are going to do is maybe going to focus on her skills and the sewing studio. Thanks for the note Luisa! Have a good weekend.

[@meganokelly]

Thank you so much Luisa, I love it too, thanks for subscribing :-)!

[@luisamixon2689]

@@meganokelly I am already a fan and subscribed to your channel as well! If you'd like you can check us out on our Instagram @sailing_svastral I am not crazy posting but is lots of fun to learn, share our experiences.

[@cliffmainor4255]

Really beautiful boat, guys! Your hard work and $$ have paid off! Now go sail the world and take us along. I would be keenly interested in hearing how YOU view the generally available weather forecasts (predict wind, etc.) and mostly, using your background and expertise, where you make judgment calls against/with those programs based on that expertise. Great job, and keep up the great vlog-work.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you for the suggestion Cliff. So something along the lines of a sailing vlog that geeks out a little bit on the weather forecasting and routing aspect. Did I get that right? Sounds like a good approach. We'll take off tomorrow or Monday and see how that goes. Best, Nick

[@stephtraveler7378]

Good you have more than a single iPad. I had one I used w/ Garmin software that I loved. While going through Devil's Elbow in Florida on a hot summer day, the iPad overheated and shut down....Not a good place in the ICW to lose electronics... Just be aware it can happen in direct sunlight on a hot day. Keeping it in the shade seems to help.

[@TheOKellys]

Yeh that happens to these ipads if they get into the sun down here. I'm careful with them....for one thing, they are darned expensive! Thanks for the comment Steve.

[@christrinder1255]

Beautiful cat! Congratulations on what you’ve done to make it the way you want it, really lovely and perfect design of all the space onboard 👏😊

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you very much Chris. We are very fortunate to be able to do this and lucky to have found this boat. Best, Nick

[@HopeOfJoe]

My second vlog from The O'Kelly's. Loving the channel. Nice woodworking talent !! 😀. 👍👍

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Richard. My dad was a cabinet maker and builder. It's all about the tools and patience. To be fair, I had the trim done in a proper mill. I would never have been able to replicate those curves. Best, Nick

[@davidturner8301]

@@TheOKellys such an amazing design and love the cheeky laugh after your wife's comment ;P

[@astoica1]

That boat is freaking crazy amazing. Love it. And your wife has an amazing smile.

[@TheOKellys]

It's true, and you are right. I'm the luckiest person you will ever meet and that fact is not lost on me one bit. Thanks Allen, Nic

[@youtubynotme]

I like the weather information videos, i'm sure some people would like sewing videos, but i also think your videos on sailing are great too. Always so professionally done and once in a while even well thought out. ...couldn't help it, sorry. haha.

[@TheOKellys]

lol

[@christophersanders7483]

Great information. Now I know what it is like to go cruising. Sounds great

[@suziq5293]

Nice boat guys! I was under love to see where you go, sailing and on land. Thank you

[@TheOKellys]

Right on. We have some more travelling vids coming up. Best, Nick

[@JohnS916]

That was a very good down to earth review of your boat. It seems to me a catamaran is just so much more "user-friendly" than a monohull. Of course, there are pros and cons and one con that I can think of with a cat is parking it. Just the fact their width requires more space. I hardly know anything about boats, but I like them and enjoy watching cruising videos. Thanks for the time and information.

[@RogerWilco1]

Biggest surprise is the voice over booth. Great job on the sewing area too.

[@TheOKellys]

YOu should see the new set up!

[@forster46]

I never thought I wanted to live on a boat until I started watching your videos. Very jealous.

[@cbradley-ge6ql]

You might want to consider painting your “Ditch Case” bright yellow or red to help quick recognition and separation from other gear cases you have on board. Love the channel

[@TheOKellys]

yep. have tested a couple of paints already with bad results. last thing you want is flakey bright paint on a boat. Continuing to look! Needs to be done.

[@ZoneTelevision]

You guys are are awesome. Excellent skills, attention to detail, and care. Thank you for posting.

[@TheOKellys]

Many thanks for the kind words. We keep on learning...that is for sure. Have a great weekend! Nick O.

[@Rvalivesound]

Personally, I'd like to see educational content with specifics about catamarans, mostly about sailing basics on a modern cat like yours and more details about close quarters handling, docking, transiting locks etc... (and of course your adventures). Basically all the little details you've already been uploading, but more to help demistify the differences to owning a 10' beam 30 foot LOA powerboat and a huge 46 foot bluewater sailing cat that might be half as wide as it is long! So cool to learn of your audio background it shows in the production!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks man. Appreciate that. I produce my own music on this channel using Ableton, Logic, and my Linnstrument. I have been trying to record more live audio on the boat, but now my good mics are a liability! Appreciate the feedback. Definitely going to be some techie stuff coming up for you in the next couple...as in tomorrow! Nick O

[@thomasjohansson779]

Never was much of Cat-fan except for my Hobie cat, so much fun. But you have an amazing space, and the draft must be very shallow also. Thanks for the look inside your awesome home.

[@TheOKellys]

She draws 4.5 feet. She's a very comfortable ride. Thanks for the note.

[@CarolMCook]

@@TheOKellys we're new to your stuff but have really enjoyed the first few videos we've seen; definitely tuning in for more. We're well into the search for our next boat, and weighing pros/cons between a cat (my hubby's initial first choice) and a (perhaps ?) more blue water-worthy monohull (my gut tho I love the space on cats especially in warmer climates with friends & fam etc.). As you've got lots of experience with these, an episode comparing sailing (incl passages) and living etc. would be fascinating comparing the trade-offs. Thanks for considering! :)

[@dougcs]

Excellent! I'd enjoy instruction on sailing your boat, advice and experiences on travel far and wide.

[@TheOKellys]

Good ideas. I’ll d more of that

[@patrickcoleman3]

Meteorology was my favorite subject way back when I was doing my private pilots license, i ended up doing the full comercial theory course , no electronics for navigation just wind slides and circular computers I love you to maybe do some manual navigation that you could maybe teach people to use as a back up, Cheers guys

[@TheOKellys]

Yeh? That's how I got into it. Got my private and instrument in 1992, which was BEFORE gps approaches were common. So we were shooting RDF approaches, etc. Got part way through my commercial and realized I'd be paying off that training debt for a decade. Buuuuuutttt, flying did light my fire in meteorology, which ended up being my career for quite some time...which allowed me to start flying again. Helicopters!!!! Now try using an E6B in a helicopter! Anyway, that's an interesting idea. Thanks for the comment Patrick! Have a good weekend. Nick O

[@relativXY]

Neat boat. Sharing some weather details and weather forecast would be awesome!

[@TheOKellys]

She really is. We are very lucky. You got it on the forecasting, maybe next time. Thanks for the comment. Nick

[@see4182]

Very pretty colors, both relaxing and calming. Water and sand. Great choices! Love your channel. Am working through it from the first.

[@erikhaw7313]

Ohhhhh, puuurty. I love how you did mods yourself, nice job you two!

[@SailingJoy]

Right on ! We share many of the thoughts you went thru ! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the note! It can be a lot of fun for sure! Best, Nick O

[@SailingJoy]

We are definitely planning already some Modifications for the new boat ! On JOY we did not do much but definitely now we know what we want :).

[@TheOKellys]

Excellent. Share what you do-I'm curious. Is she a charterboat?

[@SailingJoy]

Nick O'Kelly we bought JOY in France and sailed across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and the US. We are now upgrading to a larger and better performance Cat to explore further ! We are very excited. We don’t do charters. Did some videos for family and friends to see. Nothing as professional as yours of course. So many people interested in Hearing more about our Atlantic Crossing that we decided to create more videos talking about it. :). Let’s keep in touch.

[@TheOKellys]

Oh cool. Subscribing now. Nick O.

[@BenThiessen]

G’day Nick, some videos on weather would be good, including interpreting the weather around you when under sail. Great videos, keep them up.

[@TheOKellys]

Hey there Ben. Did some weather and routing stuff in some of the transit vids. Thinking I may need to do a series about weather. Appreciate the feedback mate! Best, Nick

[@jasonkoslow4174]

I would love to learn more about weather forecasting.

[@TheOKellys]

You got it Jason! Think I'm going to talk a bit about forecasting and weather coming up next time. Best, Nick

[@trackingbeam]

Love seeing yacht life / interiors

[@TheOKellys]

Cool man. You are going to love the video tour of Top Secret that I am working on now. So much good info. Thanks for the note! Nick

[@carigoad944]

Beautiful boat... Please share your weather knowledge! 🤗

[@TheOKellys]

You got it. I think I'll have some coming up when we start planning the trip north. Stay tuned! Nick

[@chipsanford9846]

Enjoyed the tour and I’m enjoying your channel. Your boat is beautiful. Would enjoy a video on the electronics and mechanical and other systems.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Chip. Appreciate that

[@h.v7461]

Just found your channel and catching up on your vids. Thanks for the tour. Great job with the refit. You have some very informative stuff which I love. Cheers 🍻

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you! It’s a big job, but worth it I think.

[@ProductionJunction1]

you guys have the best sailing channel

[@secondstartotheright]

Love videos about your voyages and sailing adventures

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Curtis. A lot of fun. Appreciate the feedback. Best, Nick

[@derekp6636]

Love the tour! wish a cat was in my budget range, all that space looks amazing. The sewing room conversion was a nice touch

[@kellee6551]

Thank you for your time...Great content...keeping it real and still smiling ...Wish I had started the dream much earlier...Retired now and the loan process just makes it a maybe next year scenario... still smoking the hopium...but will enjoy the journey vicariously until we can pull the trigger... or I guess hoist the main....keep those videos coming : ]

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you for the kind words. Don't wait. Go for it. In the meantime, we will try to share some of what is an incredible privilege to be doing in the first place. Best, Nick

[@alexpaden9320]

Glad to see Aaron Eckhart enjoying some time off. LoL

[@TheOKellys]

hahahahhahahahaha! The dude from Dark Night? Before or after he got blown up? Lol

[@alexpaden9320]

@@TheOKellys lol yup, def before. you look like you could be brothers.

[@TheOKellys]

Naaaa. That guy's a stud! Lol.

[@raymondwhite278]

Congrats on the great boat work. Love the simplicity of explanation. Keep the details coming!

[@TheOKellys]

Raymond, thank you very much. Tough to know how deep to go on some of this stuff. I could talk for hours. Appreciate the feedback. Best, Nick

[@MrsMamaBear27]

I love the cockpit area too!! Such a beautiful boat!! I would love to get my work done while being out at sea. I work at home now.. Been dreaming about sailing one day when the kids are raised.. 🥰

[@TheOKellys]

do it! See you out there!

[@MmeEva2412]

Thank you for a boat tour. I enjoyed it very much.

[@odc43054]

Thanks for the tour. You certainly hit the high points of a cat. Very liveable and great to enjoy the world from.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Dave. Appreciate the feedback. They are pretty awesome for living on. I love all sailboats though. I'm sure I'll have another small mono someday. Best, Nick

[@Beneteau2]

You have a very nice and pleasant voice tone! No surprise that you do audio books! Nice video, thank you!

[@TheOKellys]

Merci. I'm writing a piece of fiction right now. Hope to have it done and perhaps narrated next year. Best to you, Nick

[@MattiasMorrison]

I vote for future Wx related posts. Just found your channel. Great stuff!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you Mattias. Yes, there is more weather and routing info coming up as we get ready to head north. Appreciate your feedback! Nick

[@Unwrittentimeline]

Great changes. Love the sewing room.

[@TheOKellys]

Many thanks! Megan is rockin' the seams... Antares 44 just anchored over here by us tonight. Beautiful! Best, Nick

[@danandersson4811]

Just stumbled across your channel(s). Love the tone, attention to details and production values, and the intelligent observations. I am struck, personally, by the amount of technology and systems you are committed to. Would love to hear your views on keeping it simple Vs necessity of some home comforts, how you have arrived at your choices on that balance, fears of becoming slaves to maintainance and breakages, etc

[@TheOKellys]

Dan Andersson thank you for the comment. Excellent topic for a video, right there. We have done it every which way. We started simple, bought a complex big comfortable 46ft monohull, downsized to a simple sailboat of 33 ft, and now this luxurious boat. I love simple little boats. We will own another one someday. This time around, we really wanted to be able to have our extended family aboard and thought we might want to make a go at chartering one day. The downside is that it is a ton of work to maintain her. The last boat, a Freedom33 cat-ketch was safe and easy to handle, even solo offshore. It was still work to maintain her, but I didn't worry nearly as much about every blemish. This boat is a significant portion of our net worth, and it takes a lot to keep her in shape. As in all of life, it is a set of tradeoffs. We've shared anchorages with 350' beasts with their own support ships, as well as the tiniest little ships without even an outboard for propulsion. We all got to the same place, and thats what matters at the end of the day. Best, Nick

[@danandersson4811]

@@TheOKellys Not sure if I missed that back story, but that that is a very interesting video right there, contrasting your different boats and what you could observe.

[@TheOKellys]

I wish I was shooting video through all these travels. I have tons and tons of stills, but I'm not sure people would put up with a slide show. maybe though. It is a good topic. I don't want people to think they need a fancy boat like this to go have an epic adventure on the water.

[@danandersson4811]

@@TheOKellys It's just a great story: Big mono, to small Freedom, to all mod cons cat - what our boats taught us

[@HomesBoatsTravelbyJoseTorres]

Hi! Could you do a segment on the work routine. Most people talk a little bit about making money while cruising, but nobody has done a good segment as to what does that look like. What are things you can do? How do you discipline yourself to work while having the playground all around you calling you to skip work =) ? What can you realistically expect to make? As I am doing my planning, I was thinking, I could just try to get a job locally in the country we are in to make a little money. Is that even feasible? Anything on this topic would be great! Thank you for the great videos, please keep them coming!

[@TheOKellys]

Routine? lol. Ha! You gotta have some discipline and internet, depending on what you do for a living. We don't know anything about working for others in foreign countries, however, maybe we can interview some others who have. That would be a fun video to make. Nick

[@Gunnie1961]

Beautiful boat. Your videos are very informative and enjoyable to watch. I would like to see a video on the weather as to how you read the predicted wind and waves for planning a trip.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the compliments and suggestions Robert. Yes, I think that'd be very helpful for people. I will put that in the cue. Maybe with an operational approach where it is real passage planning. We've got to dash up to the Abacos soon. I will do one on that. Thanks! Nick O

[@RogerWilco1]

Wanted to say, I’m really looking for practical tips and advice, learnings from sailing such a boat. Lots of channels do the “pretty people in pretty places” thing, but I’m just a couple years from buying my boat and circumnavigating and I want to learn everything I can.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the comments and congratulations on making the decision to do this! Really hard to know what is worthwhile and useful to put out there to the KZbins. Want to be helpful but not too dry. I really like what Steveo1kenivo is doing with small planes on here. Anyway, happy to share what knowledge we have. Nick O

[@X99Zero]

I wouldn't skip or fast forward the "boring" parts because all the details are important. Share the journey, and the experience of getting there, issues, anxiety, learning process etc.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the feedback. Tough to know what is interesting for people. Maybe I'll do tech videos separately so we can go a little deeper. What do you think? Best, Nick

[@X99Zero]

@@TheOKellys thank you for the reply! Definitely, can have a video just on navigation systems; especially after you've put them through their paces, same goes for electricity systems/batteries/solar etc. each can be an interesting episode and I'm sure everyone looking to upgrade will want to hear from someone who's using it first hand. Looking forward to more videos.