Pelagic 77 Vinson of Antarctica - Sea Trials - Life on board

[@MrPeteJMc]

Great having found this video. Just had a full tour of the yacht on Aquaholic. Wonderful 👍⚓

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Thanks!

[@mikedevlin2048]

I have long followed the evolution of Skip's Pelagic concept... Vinson of Antarctica is a beautiful pinnacle of a practical sailing vessel made to work and explore.... If I ever get the chance to commission a yacht it would be a "Mini Vinson" 😍

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Thank you very much for your nice comment! Perhaps we can welcome you at the yard someday!

[@paulknapp658]

Amazing what a little common sense and a dose of reality added into the design can produce! Fair winds and following seas to all who sail in her!

[@strider6920]

After watching the tour on Aquaholic, it is great to see the sea trial ! Truly amazing boat that I hope will see many decades of great use bringing explorers and film crews to some of the remote and pristine parts of our planet! Enjoy this masterpiece 😊

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@fransdriesen1311]

Love this new Pelagic 77….such a nice and functional boat..job well done…

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Thank you!

[@michaellewy1441]

Having sailed on Pelagic Australis with you and your team Skip ... I thought I'd seen the perfect yacht ! But you've taken it to another level with VoA ! So glad to see the gymnastics required (over a running engine) when filling the day tank are a thing of the past. The knowledge and ideas that you and Tony are able to bring to life in boats is truly astonishing. I hope to sail on VoA sometime in the future. All the best.

[@giacomomurari]

Thanks for the video, very beautiful. Music ... not necessary :) The on-board sounds are quite enough to enjoy the atmosphere.

[@kanahoee2285]

Looking good guys can't wait to follow the adventures....Cheers

[@bilbotbaggins1536]

After Nick from Aquaholic showed this boat a few days ago I immediately knew with what I'd like to sail next :)

[@koborkutya7338]

My friends who are off-road drivers say if you have the best off-road vehicle in the world, it means you will get farther, in more remote places on difficult terrain than anyone else. Also meaning when you finally get stuck, noone will be able to rescue you because all the others can't even come close. Whoever sails VoA to its limits needs to keep it in mind :)

[@GermanGreetings]

Finally `at work`... Thank you so much !

[@MRCHAT32]

Amazing boats you make. A dream !!!!

[@sailingiwa]

Absolutely amazing yacht.

[@onurozturk4354]

A perfect masterpiece..

[@wildcoastadventures7535]

What a Beauty you have built !

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Thank you very much!

[@propylaeen]

I‘ll take one if I only knew with whom turning it into a business. Perfect size. Perfect concept no better one is out there!

[@propylaeen]

…but wait Skip Novak already started the Pelagic Yachts 82 project… seems to be the right move.

[@escope1959]

Very nice. Thank You

[@mz2288]

She’s a beautiful boat, it looks rock solid and very safe to sail. No electric winches? Fair winds!

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Thank you! That's correct, all winches are manual on board!

[@summerkagan6049]

Beautiful boat. Wish I had one.

[@willemhaifetz-chen1588]

Epic build, congratulations ! Love to see the 4 spools of land lines - Skip Novak!

[@stephenspringer8100]

I would love to see a walkthrough of the engine room!

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Coming up! It's that big we can walk through it but large enough to show.

[@MrPeteJMc]

Check out Aquaholic on KZbin.

[@michiellombaers3198]

I'm getting just a little bit jealous ... ;-)

[@timazbill7746]

Sell your house and cars, buy a yacht to live on.

[@michiellombaers3198]

@@timazbill7746 Hmmmm ... I rent my apartment, my car is maybe worth $1000 (good lill' beater) and I'm chronically ill. Let's say; that ship has sailed. ;-)

[@timazbill7746]

@@michiellombaers3198 hey worth a shot

[@adrianberchtold7482]

Awesome - n-joy

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Thanks Adrian!

[@itmsolver]

Can you upload a new video without the music? Thank you

[@tfhmobil]

Any performance data available ?

[@sailor5026]

Very nice

[@BS-yn2ro]

Amazing boat, amazing video. Song at the end sounds also amazing , call me the titel please

[@mrmuzzer1896]

I'm also here because of Aquaholic. What is the thickness of the aluminium hull?

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Around the keel it's 25-15mm. The hull/topsides are 8mm. On the waterline and the bow she's 10mm.

[@andreyryabov5060]

The best of xp dition S/Y was ever made …

[@martinlong2804]

Two songs come to mind, dreams and Albatross, by Fleetwood Mac

[@timazbill7746]

With the housing market the way it is right now, buying a yacht to live on seems like a more fun option

[@vermontsownboy6957]

The Pelagic sailing yachts are a masterpiece of intention, design, and function. The Vinson of Antarctica is the epitome of the vision. But the one thing I do not understand is why the exterior helm is not more weather protected, at least from rain, wind, and spray?

[@KMYachtbuilders]

It is quiet sheltered behind the pilot house, except for the head of the helmsman sticking out to have a good view forward and not having his/her sight blocked by the pilot house.

[@vermontsownboy6957]

@@KMYachtbuilders Thanks for reply. I understand KM's point, and must believe that KM's design approach serves a critical purpose compared to other more enclosed helm designs that may (or may not) have quick-open windows or biminis. So, assuming one could find the $funds$ for such (and believe me when I say that I'm motivated), are the various Pelagic designs (i.e. Skip Novak's boats) copy-righted or can they be reproduced? The thinking is that if a legendary high latitude veteran has iterated the design through, design/trial/use/consideration/trial/design resulting in 77 and 82, why wouldn't any serious high-latitude sailor want exactly that?

[@KMYachtbuilders]

@@vermontsownboy6957 Hi, actually the design (including the helms position) is from Tony Castro. This also answers the second question. He and Skip are the owners of the Pelagic designs. As I understand the design is only for Skip's yachts, but perhaps they are open to selling the designs to others as well.

[@vermontsownboy6957]

@@KMYachtbuilders Tony Castro design - thanks. From your note: a potential buyer would clearly have work to do to sort out any patent or intellectual property issues and necessary permissions or licenses required to reproduce the design. The thing is, how could one possibly improve the design concept? There may be ways, but seriously..... All this by way of saying I could not be more impressed with the design or actual production of the vessel. Spectacular piece of kit...I'm in awe! - Tim

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

What is the avg hull speed sailing? Motoring?

[@visionist7]

Do you carry a spare wheel for the rudder?

[@nissehult4335]

Very nice boat indeed, but I miss an indoor stearing place. Once in colder areas it will be bloody cold out there!

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

I suppose you can set the autopilot from inside ? And if they need to manoeuvre the crew must be on the deck anyway, as it's manual winches, etc. True that's it not one of those +20 meters sailboats full of electronics, handled by a couple of older people as you can see on the Mediterranean...

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Electric winches would have been a nice addition at least a few of them. But hey If you have a crew why not go manual?

[@moteroargentino7944]

It obviously can be steered from the inside too, and it's well insulated and comfortable inside. But it's built for adventurous people (climbers, film crews, research teams, etc) so it makes sense to keep things manual if you're gonna have those kind of people around. They're itching for action.

[@seppokoskenranta5016]

Hoisting sails seems to be hard work. I wonder what happens when it really blows

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Yes, all winches are manual. When it really blow they would probably not use the mains but jibs and headsails. Or only a storm sail.

[@tourensolaire]

Lourd!

[@michelefrost4338]

Any used ones in the 44-48’ range? Asking for myself, ready to buy

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Hi Michele. If you're interested in our yachts, then please send an e-mail to our sales department: [e-mail]

[@teddybearisms2505]

Do you need a ship mascot? I'm willing to live in a bear suit if i can live on board.

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Well, the mascot is a penguin, I'm sure those suits are available as well. :-)

[@soleywolfgangsdottir]

@@KMYachtbuilders i'd do the job naked, with a penguin hat. but only inside!

[@PillSharks]

Wonderful boat for the high latitudes but I think the helm position could have been done better!

[@KMYachtbuilders]

It's both sheltered behind the pilot house and has good views around. I believe the skipper is content with it.

[@smartcatcollarproject5699]

I'd add some angle to those steps, at least on their external half, in case the boat is listing a lot. Maybe also slightly rounded edges. But what do I know, my biggest boat was 6 meters hull...

[@sanfranciscobay]

What was the cost to build and ready to Sail?

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Hi, please email us at [e-mail] and we will send you more information about the yacht, specs, and prices.

[@sanfranciscobay]

@@KMYachtbuilders I don't want to buy, I'm just curious of the finished cost.

[@KMYachtbuilders]

@@sanfranciscobay I see. Sorry, we don't share that info here to respect the owner's wishes.

[@geocentrictruth]

I am very skillful and wish to work for you for free for a full year.. Pick me up in the Caribbean, Aruba. 38 yrs Strong male! I will fish and even feed myself. But please lets go dead south and beyond into Antarctica.

[@maximusretro]

Does someone have to stay at the wheel through the night?

[@alz4437]

If the yacht is not at anchor then yes, someone must always be at the helm (wheel).

[@KMYachtbuilders]

They will usually engage the auto pilot and stay in the pilot house on watch.

[@maximusretro]

@@KMYachtbuilders ah brilliant, thanks

[@JosePedroEspinosa]

El nuevo barco de Nicolás Ibañez

[@josephinebennington7247]

Why the British Red Ensign? Sailing in UK waters, or registered at London?

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Yes, sailing in UK waters but registered elsewhere.

[@rumbepack]

Why manual winches what happens when it's colder?

[@joshlower1]

You use more elbow grease

[@moteroargentino7944]

Personal preference of the builder, and because most of the people travelling in this sailboat will not be trained sailors, so he picked a more simple and intuitive method instead risking newbies pushing buttons. He figured out that it would be safer.

[@DOGQ91]

Why did you use chilean flags in your jacket?

[@KMYachtbuilders]

Hi. That's because the owner of the ship is Chilean.

[@richardhaendel61]

Too bad the boat.doesnt have an inside helm station

[@bambam3843]

No music please. Everyone I know who watches sailboat videos detests it, but every single editor insists on adding music to their videos every single time. Why doesnt anyone respect the audience opinion? Viewers want to hear the voices, winch, line pulling thru block, waves, etc.

[@sebastianczech5322]

whoever is responsible for the music should be keelhauled... great boat though....

[@sailingphantom]

kozok

[@markusgarcia4136]

Too rudimentary with those sails....

[@davecopp9356]

Why are the women not cooking below deck?

[@Phynne85]

They might be better seamen taking rough winds on deck.

[@davecopp9356]

@@Phynne85 Thats maybe what four years of Gender studies taught you to think. “Is there any point in public debate in a society where hardly anyone has been taught how to think, while millions have been taught what to think?”― Peter Hitchens, British Journal

[@ricobohm7781]

Wooo sexism!

[@lbb101]

Because some women beat all of us YT armchair heroes in sailing. As presented by Sophie & Chris who often captain & crew Skip's 2nd/previous Pelagic (Pelagic Australis) or Sam Davies, Isabel Joschke and Pip Hare in the Vendée ....

[@simon__4489]

Seriously wonder why a person like you would even watch a yachting video. You must be a legend at your local yacht club. Oh, you don't belong to a yacht club? Well, there's a surprise.

[@theviolator2.030]

Hope it sinks.

[@DevanArsenault]

Why? ..

[@theviolator2.030]

Floating on water is against the Will of Allah!!!!

[@simon__4489]

​@theviolator2.030 so what's with all those dhows trading in the Red Sea?

[@SwiftRIBSAust]

What a horrible way to go boating. Ill take my 60’ selene @ 75 tones fully stabilized with 2 of everything (including generators) against this ice cold boy scout camp…

[@edgarbleikur1929]

This yaght has a constant hot water radiator system throughout the boat. The yaght was designed specifically for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions.