New Hybrid Electric Sailboat - Island Spirit 525e

I'm having a hybrid electric sailing catamaran built in thailand and it is almost finished. The deck has been bonded to the hull and the components are being installed. Just a few more omnths and the boat will be in the water!
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[@crunchless]

You briefly showed hull No. 3. My wife and I own that one. We're very excited for the final product. I wanted to be at the Miami Boat Show this weekend. But, just wasn't possible. Our Island Spirit 525e is being configured with 6 cabins. Thanks for the updates!

[@Crook1960]

Bobby, Your new boat is amazing! Can't wait to see it on the water! Congratulations

[@Sailingdoodles]

You and me both!

[@lonewolf56308]

The walk around from above was incredible! Glad to see that you;re getting what you want!

[@Sailingdoodles]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@jorgegregoratti]

That is a wonderful massive boat Bobby, you will have a lot of fun sailing it with Amanda!!...so happy for you guys!!!!

[@herbdick4112]

Wow, very nice boat, Bobby, excited for you and Amanda, and crew. Looking forward to following your new adventures.

[@d15roy]

Wow! That electronic management system looks amazing! Looking forward to seeing it in action!

[@boatelectricaldiy]

Hybrid electric has been the most efficient ,arine propulsion for over 100 years. I love that you are making such a skookum boat Bobby.

[@boatelectricaldiy]

Omfg.....I just realized You Tube offered me (304) as an addition to my name in order to make my You Tube name viable......I've been a 304 for like 2 years now whithout knowing......fml lol!

[@danielfudge7682]

Awesome to be able to see all the bulkheads and structure before it's sealed up. So useful when you do work on the boat years from now. I assume you took a lot of pictures.

[@Sailingdoodles]

We agree!

[@tmcmsail1]

My tayana 37 was hit by lightning. Cooked everything. Took over 12 months to be able to have everything working again. I had to sail like the old days with paper charts and binoculars. Sounds nice to have anti-lightning device.

[@reo7575]

there is no such tech that acctually prevents lightning strike to a sailboat.

[@dennisjones5593]

No, but a grounded mast can reduce the probability. I remember coming out of a storm on a Bermuda to Tortola crossing with a backstay antenna and the arrester sounded like bacon frying. No problem

[@10indians1]

Good luck Bobby with new boat ! Can't wait to see yous on it !

[@budcanter9747]

Very interesting watching the boat coming together!👍👍🇺🇸

[@pavichapin]

Looks good. Hope to see it on the water sailing soon.

[@Sailingdoodles]

Very soon!

[@gregmcmullen6698]

Bobby, I'm so happy and excited for you with this new cat. You're living my dream ! What a life !!

[@danielwaters2132]

Bobby, this Cat is perfect! I know you are going to love sailing this gem of a boat. I can't wait to see you take her to all the great places you know to sail! Doodles is number 1!

[@Mcgregor854]

Beautiful boat Bobby, I can't wait to see the final product. The SeaRay was a good boat for getting around the local area. I had a SeaRay Sundancer 320 when I was teaching F-15C familiar training Tyndall AFB in Panama City. Good times were had by all.

[@Sailingdoodles]

You and me both!

[@michaelsickels7600]

Bobby, well done! That looks like it will be a fantastic boat. Plenty of room for a decent sized crew or just the two of you. I am looking forward to watching you sail or motor that boat.

[@drstevejohnson3379]

Well, Bobby that catamaran is massive!! Beautiful boat… can’t wait to see your videos from it all the best to Amanda. Dr. Steve.

[@jimmisura6533]

I’m so excited for you Bobby with the Spirit 525e. The sailing industry really is rapidly evolving with so many hybrid and e-boat technologies. Not just Solar but also hydro regeneration using sail and the props to charge the lithium batteries just makes sense. Low carbon impact, quiet electric motoring and not constantly having to refuel with Diesel is the way to go for lower cost lower impact sustainable cruising. You really show sailing or motoring the full range of boats, mono hulls, catamarans and trimarans. From your current temp project Searay Sundancer 340 to huge Lagoons with fly bridges, the number of charters and boat projects you’ve had is staggering. It seems like everyone is getting new boats made and they are all different. Nikki and Jason with Gone with the Wynns are getting their HH 44, Elena and Riley with Sailing La Vegabonde just got their Rapido 60 Trimaran, Nick and Terysa with Sailing Ruby Rose are breaking in there new Seawind 1370, Kristina and John with Kristina’s Travels are sailing their loaned brand new Jeanneau 55, Nick and Megan with The O’Kelly’s are setting off across the Atlantic passage to get their new loaner Outremer 55 to a boat show on time. Ashley and Ben with Sailing Nahoa are building an explorer aluminum Nahoa 55. What a great time to watch and compare all the great options in ocean cruising boats. I can’t wait to see your new adventures with Amanda and other crew! ⛵️ Cheers from Wellington Florida 👍🌴🌴🌴🌴 0:28

[@MrWitheridge]

Exciting times ahead! Looks a great boat and it'll be interesting to see how all the electrics work out for you!

[@user-uw4ch8qr5e]

Great tour of your new Cat. Glad to see you embracing sailing again. Good to see the anti-lightnig tech. Looking forward to your new adventures.

[@migueldelaguardia]

This looks much more solid that a Lagoon.Good for you Bobby🤟

[@randyreid2916]

can't wait to see it finished...thanks for the tour!

[@mikemullay5622]

That is going to be a very nice boat Bobby. Fair winds and following seas.

[@mr.vancouver007]

You must be so excited to get aboard your beautiful new yacht Bobby it looks amazing and I can't wait for the videos from the new vessel 😉

[@athloneduke]

Bobby, that will be some boat when finished, looking forward to splash and cruises....

[@Hotspur37]

thats goign to be an amazing boat, cannot wait to see it complete

[@walkerholder9765]

That is wonderful! I'm happy for you!!

[@Sailingdoodles]

Thank you so much!

[@advok8life]

Love when you deal with the boat and sailing. Because I can identify with your love of boating and your frustrations. Super excited about your new boat

[@4RXLA]

Everything appears to be coming together in more ways than one. The future is looking bright. Plenty of room for a nursery down the road.

[@joesmith3279]

I'm sensing a new channel..."Diaper Doodles." Covers both the baby years & the geriatric ones. Lol!

[@kenrehill8775]

Bobby isn’t going to blow his beans up anything that’s going to restrict his freedom.

[@johnhopkins6731]

Your telling me that foam is as strong as wood?? incredible!

[@mikepb5536]

That's a big boat!

[@funrunfunrun7296]

Looks awesome I would love to get on that new boat I am 67 years young and been boating for sense 1989 enjoy your time

[@mrharry8466]

That is going to be one cool ass boat. Testament to "hard work pay's off".....kudos to you.

[@jacqueokatch9907]

That's awesome

[@jamestaylor2499]

congratulations the boat looks great. omg the boat is huge cant wait to see in operation [2 DOODLES]

[@RealMarcAurel]

Wow, wow, wow Bobby! Amazing cat & concept, congratulations! BTW: you've made me change mind, wanted to go for a Portofino 52, but now I'm rethinking. Thank you soo much for sharing this project and your advice/expertise, will definitely let Island Spirit know 👍👍👍

[@Niagra2011]

Looks Amazing Bobby! Cannot wait to see it.

[@mcd858]

I can't wait till it's finished. such a beast!!

[@rcinfla9017]

Was watching a program on the Black Pearl electric three masted 107-meter sailing yacht and they have ability to use the props to run the motors as generators to charge batteries. If wind is not going in right direction for your desired direction, you can take some time out and point the boat temporarily in a direction to make use of wind and water currents for battery charging. Creates a whole new concept of tacking to maximize battery charging.

[@rockyroadoutfitters]

Hey man! Great to hang with you at Staniel on the Leopard tonight. Congrats on the upcoming boat! Makes more sense after watching your vid. Well done! 👏🏽

[@clydesmith1855]

Going to be a beautiful beat of a boat Bobby. Congratulations on your dream home coming together. Excuse the pun.

[@user-zl1bh2gk1b]

Bobby must be making some serious coin! $$

[@PorscheSpeedster-kz6nc]

Very cool. Can’t wait to see it.

[@kristofvanderschueren2028]

Really impressive!!! Can't wait to see the boat in the water

[@lgun1]

That new boat is going to be sweet. Now to just do a trip around the world.

[@garyshaw124]

Been waiting for this one.

[@tyrone-tydavis5858]

Nice to see you reaping the rewards for years of hard work and sacrifice.

[@jeffevery2945]

Awesome boat along way from the beginning of this journey. CONGRATS

[@timgore2502]

Awesome excited for you Bobby. Well deserved.

[@mikeprytherch8875]

Really excited to see this beauty finished

[@aldaigle6957]

Awesome boat can’t wait to see you on the water with it,along with your crew👍

[@bradsmith5998]

Very nice bobby. Congratulations man. Can’t wait to see the content with her

[@andrewfelcey5593]

Bobby knows his Stuff.

[@whitefam2000]

Bobby, this was a wonderful walk through. Very impressive, one of your best. Really impressed by the builder and his explanations. My father was a wood boat builder in the 50's and 60's for Steven's Marine in Ca. He would be very impressed with what is going on here. I'll send him the link. Thank you for taking us along and giving us a peek. Good job. 👍👍👍😎

[@joes8473]

Boat show in Phuket this week. Nice boat!

[@maclovin61]

This is what you worked so hard for and you got it. Congrats!!

[@toddirwin4051]

Your nee boat sounds AMAZING. Can't wait to see it in the water.

[@Mr_Smarty_Pants]

That'll be a sweet boat Bobby, i'm looking forward to seeing you take delivery. 👍 As an engineer i'm also glad to see that reason has prevailed in the design and you have spec'd a large diesel-electric gen as ultimate backup. 👍

[@jerryforeman4543]

It's huge!

[@jamescathcart1067]

Better buy lots of Insurance, if that Battery Blows Up , it’s going to Burn 🔥 keep your little boat stock up to survive till the coast guard’s can get to you , I wish you nothing but the best wishes and hope it never happen’s to anyone, but I’ve heard nothing about Pecentages of cars , truck,motorcycle’s but there have been a few on the News Reported , it worries me, I wouldn’t buy one, hopefully they solved the problem, I watch the video all the time and love watching the video on KZbin, I see you 👀 have your new boat , hope your happy with it

[@paulneal8376]

Electric the way to go! My brother owns an electric boat company ! Beautiful Cat Bobby

[@thedoorider]

very cool boat! Excited for the 1st cruise!

[@harrisonchevy4452]

Great tour Bobbie of your Cat in processing of being built. Can’t wait until she is done.

[@shawnl4139]

Make sure you get a couple preprogrammed ECMs for spares.

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Thanks for the update

[@jamesfairbairn6084]

Nice Boat

[@MrFroglips69]

You are going to have one really groovy ship Bobby.

[@silverlicious2086]

Bobby, really coming along now. Will be interested to hear how quiet she is underway with the motors. Your office will be awesome. Cheers from Cincinnati.

[@mikeheard4859]

Great video Bobby, great to see the new boat, your going to have some fun with such a large vessel 🇬🇧

[@russelldelamotte6255]

WOW Bobby thats looking good cant wait to see it in the sea under sail

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

Can't wait to seen the finished product Bobby.

[@peteryates7505]

love the robotics....enables semi custom yachts at a lower price

[@brandond2868]

Super nice. I still like the all-electric like the Silent 65. But that is 3x the cost.

[@AdventuresonTour]

We have a local marina with a 150kW/h DCFC for electric boats. Talked to a owner using it on day last year. Just a day boat for running around the 1000 Islands, but he loves the electric drive.

[@spaceace9680]

Bobby YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ADDING some more wood accents in the cabin - adds a cozy element ( IMPO as an int. designer =40 yrs ) - ceiling ?

[@manofsteel952]

That new boats going to be amazing! Congrats🍻

[@deanreedy4991]

Thanks Bobby for the knowledge nice vid

[@bradscottbutler]

Sweet!❤

[@rhsampson]

BOBBY 🎉 U did it! NOICE! I can't wait to see you and the crew ❤️ sailing a marvelous boat. I'm guessing the experience ample room and comfort (no noise is huge). Did you consider an auto kite sail? Is it an option? 🪁⛵️I know Silent Yacht is expensive. How does the Island tech and finish compare? Any info to share and compare? I'm sure the engineers there are eager to hear your feedback on performance? What is the difference in fuel savings vs cost to own?

[@fleminj2pa]

I’m sure it’s a wonderful boat. I wouldn’t be too concerned about near coastal cruising but I’d be hard pressed to set off across the Pacific with those batteries underneath my deck. As we all are learning, they burn, and when they do, you can’t put them out. They destroy whatever they’re in.

[@johnmayer3433]

LFPs are supposed not to burn. Who are the all learning that they burn ?!

[@fleminj2pa]

@@johnmayer3433, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries have a “lower risk” but they are not fireproof. Just ask Siri, she will educate you.

[@fleminj2pa]

@@johnmayer3433, LFP’s are “less likely” to burn. They will still burn under the right circumstances. Once they start it’s very difficult to extinguish them.

[@MaximumDiver]

You finally got the DJI Osmo Pocket 3! Oh and your new boat as well! haha Congrats Captain Bobby!

[@Sailingdoodles]

Yes! Thank you!

[@davemiller9314]

Nice boat, except the batteries. You can't find places to charge cars on land, what do you do out on the sea's for charging? How many thousands of $ are the batteries and where can you dispose of the batteries? What's the weight of electric motors and batteries? And who's certified to work on them? 😂 Good luck

[@matthoward5420]

I’m really looking forward to you getting the new boat bobby

[@rickczainski9856]

Almost done? LOL It looks super cool Bobby. It will be an amazing boat.

[@peternewman958]

The new cat is going to be very impressive BOBBY, once its finished and people know about it I would expect your numbers to skyrocket mate. You should come down to Australia around Queensland with it for a tour.

[@ricksundberg5659]

Super excited for you, that is going to be one badass rig when it's done. A bit overwhelming how much is left to do in the next few months.

[@sco3592]

Incredible

[@tinkerinWstuff]

Looks ginormous 😮

[@JorJarrod-mm7bc]

Dud your boat looks so good

[@Beamerboy_]

I am looking forward to see the Hybrid System in action. And check the performance with the specs shown in the schematic is will probably weigh 2-3000kg

[@GT47179]

Looks very accessible 😮

[@pieterverboven4853]

I get that this is their first boat of the new 525 hull style but imho they didn't get much done since your last visit. Main cause for the delay are the issues with the edge banding on the cabinetry I guess? I would count on delivery in 2025.

[@user-xk9xq3uo6e]

Wait till the weather gets cold

[@ranger6x660]

Awesome boat Bobby!

[@jve5280]

What are the hinges anchored too in the cabinet doors? Meaning with the euro style hinges the pocket that is drilled out offers a lot of the strength and longevity of the door.

[@stanleyfrom]

Nice!

[@carlospereira9838]

Very nice electric cat and she will make a very comfortable live aboard.However she is a very heavy girl and don't expect high performance out of her.

[@sunnyhawkadventures864]

Might wanna set up the electrics so you can run cameras. With what you do, I know the perfect system for video production, with live view editing. And its low power.

[@richardburger3350]

To “smooth it all out”, they use fairing compound. Watch MJ Sailing, where they are building their own catamaran from a kit to see how much work goes in.

[@bryanheairet2925]

Also a great insulation barrier.