The ALMOST Perfect Electric Sailboat - Sailing Uma [Step 249]

[@Helloverlord]

If all commercials are made like this... Im wishing Croatian company all the best in the maritime electric propulsion market from Serbia. Great video production as always.

[@lawrencegleason4666]

I second that.

[@johnmckell4362]

If all commercials were like this then I suspect you would have bought everything. Best of the Best...

[@CoachKatanaHead]

Agreed, as a "KZbin Red" subscriber I really dislike some of the "sponsored ads." Yet Dan & Kika provided a quality production. Scratches head buying new is tempting with Salona Yachts, especially if they can delete the table.

[@TheVideoPressChannel]

@@CoachKatanaHead Salona Yachts

[@misapisa519]

same

[@lppuckster1298]

There isn’t a better advocate for Electric Boats than UMA. A mash up between Salona and UMA would not offend me. Two Architects extolling the virtues of green power. A Great formula for success!

[@styx85]

Saluma!

[@aleksanderkac7530]

@@styx85 Umona? Saluma sounds a bit sausagey ... for the Adriatic.

[@Minibikebenji]

SalUma 46 :P

[@johntaylor1947]

You know you have arrived when you are invited to sail the number one hull and asked what you think. It is good to see you both are in good health and having fun.

[@blewyd]

Companies would have so many sales if their ads were like this... Im sold and im not even looking for a sail boat!

[@jimmuller3382]

Kika's laugh is why the world is beautiful.

[@Coxtoasten12]

They should take Chanel West Coast from MTV on a sail, now that would really be a laugh factory.

[@jamarwiggins9703]

@@Coxtoasten12 Chanel West Coast, Kika, and Sponge Bob? I'd shoot myself. In the head.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Agree, she's a very sweet spirit

[@Dutchy-1168]

@@josephhertzberg2734 She is indeed ‼️🇨🇦

[@CarlosRuivo]

"Salona" should make you guys ambassadors of the brand and give you a Brand New Boat. Come on "Salona" these guys already have more than 300.000 subs. Go Go Go !

[@lancer2204]

Nice idea, but they'd need to supply a blue water cruiser and not a luxury weekender. Edit: and as far as I can see they don't have one in their current range.

[@marcryvon]

It would be sad for Uma. Daniel and Kika have put so much of themselves in it. Plus, they may lose their soul as "sales reps". I used to follow an Australian guy and his Brit (?) GF sailing a regular single hull sailboat. The've cut a deal with a major French maker of luxury $1 million + catamarans. Their job was obviously to tour Southern islands to party and show their beautiful ship to well heeled people. They became so shallow and brainless. Dan and Kika deserve better...

[@MrBcummings8521]

@@lancer2204 the guy did say that you would only ever need to go to land for food. I would be willing to bet this things handles open waters fairly well.

[@JCrook1028]

@@MrBcummings8521 That does not mean it is a blue water boat. Coastal boat fits that description as well..

[@CarlosRuivo]

​@@marcryvon Uma is a Nice, but not so confortable place, you always need to evolve to more space, more power, less problems. Only difficult thing in here is the company being smart enough to offer them a customized boat built with the smart engineering and design of our couple. The price of the boat would be peanuts compared to the return they would have only by having their boat featured on one of the most loved Sailing channels around here. All the Best.

[@dueldr]

"You two have demonstrated what is possible." There you go. I'm not sure if Dan and Kika plan to have children, whether they do or not they have given birth to an entirely new class of sailor by sparking the imagination of so many of us. Demonstrating to all of us what is possible. Future generations of sailors will sustainably sail the seas for generations to come thanks to you two. Hats off

[@leonlevstik]

So true. This would be a "next step" in their "natural evolution". Who knows, maybe they will make some sort of a deal for a promotional boat sailing around the world,...

[@RoyCHaven]

Very interesting. Thanks for a great video.

[@johnmckell4362]

I have looked at many sailing videos and these two cuddlies are topping my list. Smooth as 'silk'....Perhaps?

[@enmodo]

Maybe they will also make a smaller version of people not needing as much space, but at the price it really seems affordable especially since we know those sail drives are not cheap! A kid growing up on an all electric boat would be spoiled for life - and that's a good thing!

[@victorvargas4913]

Victor

[@martinarmstrong3233]

Finally a fully integrated TWIN motor electric system! YES PLEASE!

[@johnconnolly5292]

Martin Armstrong M I think this is definitely the future of sailing, my only concern is that the twin sail drives are very exposed to damage or debris in the water. On a traditional single sail drive the keel offers some protection for the drive. In this case both drives are very exposed. I would think a protective skeg in front of each drive would go a long way towards protecting the drives from debris such as fishing lines or nets etc.

[@abatesnz]

@@johnconnolly5292 I am sure you could get a system that uses prop shafts instead of the elbow. Then you just need a prop guard. Not as solid protection as the keep, but without the turbulence issues they mention in the video, plus you get the tank tracks catamaran maneuverability you mention.

[@mystisith3984]

Right? 2 small synced motors over 1 big seem like the best solution to me. One thing catamarans have been doing well for a few years already.

[@denniscollins2032]

This video should be dedicated to the thousands of boaters stranded in harbours waiting for their engine part to come in.

[@dp5475]

Until your VR, freq drive/inverter, rectifier, batteries, or other let the smoke out.. Electric is still better but everything breaks

[@michaelfunk5951]

Not always just a part! Sometimes a whole engine. Then time fitting in new motor mounts. Electric sounds great and self replenishing energy if you simply go sailing!

[@o0bananaman0o]

"The diesel engine can be a crutch that keeps people from being better sailors" well said. lots of people criticized me for converting my sailboat to electric but I always respond with "I'm a sailor, not a powerboater"

[@abatesnz]

Add cameras and a WiFi router and app and you can become an overseas RC-yachting enthusiast in the comfort of your cabin! ;-) ;-)

[@GodsItalianStallion]

Seems like diesel would get expensive. How much is the average sailor spending in diesel each month?

[@philsmith5813]

@@GodsItalianStallion not very much, if you just use it for maneuvering in and out of harbors and go easy on the throttle, one tank can easily last a whole sailing season

[@Jyock]

@@GodsItalianStallion not much if you use your sails. I use my motor to get out of the harbor. But I'm interested in changing out my diesel engine for a elect one

[@jamesmyers3773]

I just yelled out, “It’s got differential thrust!”. Got a weird look from my wife. I was surprised there were no solar panels, then Graham explained they were optional. I can tell he is a fan of the channel. Hope he gets a nice commission from all the sales this video generates. I also liked the mirror in the V berth. Reminded me of the B&B we stayed at for our first anniversary. Hmm, happy memories. 😁 Missed you guys! Happy New Year!

[@brianclausen2344]

I thought the differential thrust a great bonus to the twin electric motors! Turn on a diime! I know you have lots of space to put the solar panels, but I was looking for a biminy cover and thinking the cockpit was pretty high up compared to the long arm of the main sail. Not mush headroom. Might be something to think about with the refits!

[@donjohnston3776]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmGkhYt6oKaYZrM The link to this Hunter for sale shows what would be the ultimate cruiser set-up on the Salona. A bimini, lots of solar panels and an arch/davit system where you can access the stern by easily going under the dinghy when it is raised. This configuration would be great for med-style docking. More solar needed for electric cooking. I believe there is a shift away from propane? Wonderful boat. The motors sound like George Jetson's space car! I wish I was young again, able to sail with a Salona.

[@thomask5295]

@@donjohnston3776 And as you can see on the video you linked, they have a massive arch to get the main sheet out of the cockpit. :) Wonderful boat tho.

[@uhoffmann29]

Little bit of a Salona commercial, but I'm not complaining. ;-) Great to see that developments like this one are appearing. Now do it with a raisable keel and you have not just a very good, but a fantastic boat.

[@christicha8692]

Im also glad they are getting new opportunities.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

With twin rudders just behind the drives.

[@dolvaran]

Have to ask why you would want a lifting keel on a beauty like that?

[@jearlblah5169]

i saw an aquaholic video for a very similar looking boat (stairs were identical, I think its the same company) and that boat had it as an option

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

@@dolvaran Shallow water. Bilge keels are good but not as efficient as a single fin. A swing/lift keel allows access to water that may only be 600mm deep, beaching upright and allows the keel to be lifted when down wind.

[@williamdykes2750]

Intelligent move by Solana and Green Yachts both to build the boat and to ask Dan and Nika to review it. Smart marketing people.

[@abatesnz]

*Salona* (like the salon with the massive table), not Solar (notice no panels). *Dan and *Kika*.

[@andybute]

Kika...

[@williamdykes2750]

@@andybute Oops. My bad. Typo. Thanks for the point of order.

[@brucemerit6776]

You guys are the future generation of sailors the earth needs!

[@waughthogwaugh3078]

It is not often that I actually enjoy watching an advert. Well done. They have done well to partner with you in this.

[@RickMentore]

I was waiting to hear, "but wait there is more."

[@whitefam2000]

You guys may have not been the first, but you have been consistent in using the electric motor tech. I am so happy that you were thought of enough to have this company want to have your input and try out their first product. Kudos to you two. I really enjoyed this video. I hope you either get new ideas, or a new boat out of the experience. All the best. Mike

[@richardgray2706]

I hope they keep Uma. I really enjoy the live/redesign/rebuild process that they go through and the boat looks great! However, sooner or later they will probably out-grow it. That said, the twin electric motor setup seems to be an absolute game changer, maybe someday they will use it. Differential thrust makes low speed maneuvering easy instead of a tricky almost arcane art. And having higher power regen available, not only provides more electrical power, it can be used almost instantly to help maintain control while you are reefing or adjusting your sails and rig.

[@clarisd]

OMG you guys are such corndog's sometimes! lololol We have been so worried and checking everyday for your new posts and WE KNOW we need to join "The Uma Nation!!"! Soon we hope!. Yet, we were speculating on the fact that you two may be involved in something such as this!!! At least that is our prayers for you two! Epic what you have done and just, we always prayed for you both to be recognized for the desigers and engineers you are!!! So lovely to see your shining faces!

[@johnmckell4362]

Its almost depressing when I don't get my daily dose of 'Sailing Uma'.

[@lindarothchild5479]

PS: You even gave Salona Yachts their new tag line, "Spend more time sailing and less time being a diesel mechanic".

[@skaraborgcraft]

But swap diesel mechanic to electrician. Everything is fine till it stops working, a diesel is pretty simple compared to the amount of components in an electric drive system.

[@SailingUma]

Pretty much all the components in an electric system, you already have in a diesel. Battery, cable, switch, electric motor (alternator/starter/water pump), just without the diesel and fuel tank/lines. The prop and saildrive are virtually the same. If you know how an alternator works, you already have all the knowledge you need to troubleshoot an electric set up.

[@francoisrivard893]

@@skaraborgcraft Electric motors have about 3 moving parts (Apart from the prop drive), that should tell you a lot. Personally, I'm not what you'd call a tree hugger / militant person on all things green (I have a V8 powered race car) but: From my practical experience on the electric car I owned for 3 years and put 45,000 miles on here's the sum total maintenance: A set of tires. Period. I also have a 36 FT C&C with a diesel on it that I despise. Even though it's been pretty reliable: It's smoky, loud, and it vibrates. Outside from the unpleasant operation: It's but a pinhole in the fuel lines away from stopping or fouled water intake / failed water impeller away from overheating at any time. In a way: It's also made me a better sailor because I freakin' hate running it. :-)

[@skaraborgcraft]

@@francoisrivard893 I dont dispute some of the advantages, the re-generation is an absolute bonus. Its not so much the motors themselves, rather the components. A friend had trouble with speed controllers and other "shorts" after a few years in service, and fault finding can be a long task with some parts needing factory replacement rather than being servicable/fixable onboard. Im not anti, i did look at a hybrid system but the cost for that particular project doubled the cost of the propulsion system. Tech moves fast, I certainly would not dismiss it at some further point. I have a 40 year old Perkins diesel that is still an instant starter.

[@greatpix]

@@skaraborgcraft Maybe nowadays they take a cue from cars and have a diagnostic port and lots of sensors to tell you where any problem is. You could probably take systems designed for electric cars and put them right on a boat.

[@empiking66]

As a professional diesel mechanic, i cant wait to sail an electric boat.

[@deonbrunette9767]

Same here electric makes more sense

[@thehack101playerplay4]

Just don’t do gas if you do then your poluting the air

[@junk_rig_81]

It sure looks like a dream boat, clean an green (as far as nuclear plants are green), a boat that anyway I'll never be wealthy enough to acquire. Meanwhile I'll rely on my old diesel to get in and out of harbour. And for the time being I feel more confident as a diesel mechanic than as an electronic expert...

[@joemarsh3688]

This video genuinely had me smiling knowing that this is the future of sailing that I have to look forward to as someone who's goal is to do what you guys do. Huge props to you for taking this opportunity to showcase to us how cruising can be just as good as normal but also environmentally friendly :)

[@danmcbride6258]

What a coincidence. This is exactly what I was hoping you both would do. Your experience qualifies you as top level evaluators for Sailboat Mfgrs. 👍

[@jamesmyers3773]

I’ve been thinking the same thing. Kudos to Salona for being the first!

[@aleksanderkac7530]

Not only that, they are already fit nautic interior acrhitects. I like what they did inside Uma very much. I wonder what a carte blanche for Kika nad Dan inside such a wast hull would bring. The boat in the video was clean, but generic and plasticky inside, maybe too much "charter style". I get it, a lot of yachts in Croatia are sold to be chartered and need to be set up in a manner to be easily and quickly cleaned, friendly to occasional sailors and children. But that brings a certain sterile flair to their interiors. I'd like to see how it would look if it were set up by sailors, who are also architects.

[@imcharmed4evr]

Two things I would want, that Uma has is the head covering for the steering area, and a dodger, which would help during inclement weather and it getting into the hatch. Second I love that the inside of Uma has so much character, I don’t like all the bright, same particle board or wood on this new sail boat. I do have to say, I love the spacious bathroom, with a large shower. 🥰 That’s all I could suggest on a quick video tour. Thanks so much, it’s so amazing to see other electric sailboats. So glad you both are back!

[@stephengreen2898]

This is among the most awesome adventures I have watched... I enjoyed the less than perfect reality of LIFE itself, the enjoyment of sailing whether light or heavy winds... Great editing... I now want to visit Croatia... Solana and Green Yachts, you rock!

[@ot0m0t0]

As a nativ Croatian I can say come in the summer it is a sailing paradise. Just wach out for Bura winds.

[@donpeden6601]

Quality marketing ! With Dan and Kika who obviously embrace this technology !

[@divinenonbinary]

The most enjoyable and useful ad I have ever seen in my entire life

[@paul_gradenwitz]

In a time where everybody films their struggle with the virus constraints you two manage to solve that the wizard way. The information in the film is clear. The message is clear. The film composition is a jewel!

[@niellangner3668]

I love what you have done with Uma! Your Architectural training is evident in how you have remodelled and refitted Uma.

[@komerwest3748]

If you haven't seen them from the start my I highly suggest you do. They are such fun to watch.

[@michaelbacon55]

I was about to call the Coast Guard when Uma was missing for 4 weeks. Great to see you guys are safe and you made another awesome video. The Salona test sail was really well done and the twin electric motors must be the future for all sailboats.

[@matthewmajor5245]

With the Regen capability there could be a screen that displays the number of gallons / cost were you using diesel fuel?

[@mikeanderson1330]

You could have edited the tying the "bowline" part out but did not. One of the reasons I love you guys!

[@Ammo461]

OK, Quite simply, that was GOOD episode. I learned things and smiled a lot.

[@kaybouie1972]

The milla second I saw her stand in front of that bed I knew, KNEW she was going to get in to the storage🤦🏾‍♀️😂

[@wynnebritton1]

I've been checking Patreon every day hoping for a new upload, my dog woke me up at 6am and the first thing I thought of was UMA, and there she was 😉 So now I'm awake.... and a great watch it was!.... Next please

[@michaelcanto6175]

Now that the boat of perfection has been created, the values of all other boats will plummet!

[@jaredlind2888]

Some clever engineer should start a company that can refit a prefab electric engine and battery system onto existing boats or sell the system as a DIY refit kit. They'd make a killing if they could keep the price low enough.

[@alchemistlogic9421]

@@jaredlind2888 Tesla is probably holding a beer

[@TheSplifydadz]

I've been watching several of these sailing channel and you guys are by far crushing the competition, it's not even close. This is a boat I'd buy...if I had the moolah. The company should have you guys design an "Uma Edition" in their fleet. It would be interesting to see what you guys came up with. This video production is top-grade. I'll be watching this one all weekend. The thought of having a boat that you never have to buy fuel for is amazing.

[@pmnmd62]

That was one fantastic video!!!! Thanks for taking us along. Now, I have to rush out and buy a lottery ticket so I can get in line for a S460 Salona.

[@ussweeneyd]

This presentation was/is, an incredible endorsement for both Salona and Green yachts; not to mention the very high level marketing ability of Dan and Kika. In my mind, electric boating power technology has been showcased in this video in a way that neither Salona nor Green yachts could have done alone. The two of you have a unique way of settling into any circumstance that confronts you, whilst enjoying yourselves at the same time. I foresee a newer, larger yacht in your future and can’t wait to follow the next chapter. ❤️.

[@ThePenhalionsPost]

Sailors not diesel mechanics! That is the best catch phrase for electric sailing ever. Well done!

[@thomask5295]

Please, don't get me wrong, I like electric motors. But TBH, this phrase could work both ways. I could say "Sailors, not power harvesters". This phrase tries to imply that diesel engines are constantly broken, which is not true, and that electric motors will NEVER have problems, which is also not true. But that's how marketing works. :)

[@ThePenhalionsPost]

@@thomask5295 If you have a diesel motor you will 100% need to know exactly how it works in order to fix it while away from port. You'll need to do constant maintenance on it with oil filter changes, belt changes, rebuilds, polishing diesel etc etc. An electric motor is self contained and, aside from some basic care, is mostly a fit and forget part of the boat. Diesel is also noisy and smelly and pollutes. A diesel boat usually generates power by running the engine to use the alternator to charge the batteries (literally harvesting power from the engine). So even if you are sailing you would need to motor sail to recharge the engines or use solar or a wind generator. Electric drives will usually be paired with solar and sail drives that re-generate power by guess what...yep sailing. So the phrase I'm a sailor not a power harvester doesn't make sense given that the very act of sailing is what is recharging your electric motor batteries. The only method of powering a boat that actively requires you to harvest power by not sailing is diesel.

[@thomask5295]

@@ThePenhalionsPost While I do agree with you that an electric motor is pretty much maintenance-free, the same can't be said from the rest of the system. In order to work, an electric motor needs controllers, converters, chargers, batteries, etc., and those are delicate and not self-contained units. A Diesel engine I can fix with pretty much a wrench and a few basic tools and basic knowledge, while a converter needs much more sophisticated tools to fix and also a much more specific range of knowledge to do so. Besides, modern diesel engines, like EURO 6 Norm, as long as well maintained, pollute far less than ppl make it out to be. As for the harvesting part, yes I love to sail, but I like to sail because I WANT to sail and WHEN I want to sail, not just because I NEED to sail NOW or my batteries will dry out. Solar and wind can be applied to both propulsion methods, so if you are going to say you don't need to sail, I'm telling you that I don't need to run my diesel engine as well. :p Please, don't get me wrong. I don't have anything against electric boats. I think it's a great idea and would love to have one. What bothers me is that ppl try to picture diesel as hell and electric as heaven. IMHO It's not quite like that. Every coin has two sides. :)

[@G11713]

@@thomask5295 Lithium ion batteries don't dry out. They are completely maintenance free requiring perhaps balancing that a suitable charger should automatically provide and checking that the cables haven't become loose. Controllers on the other hand are the equivalent of chart plotters and other electronics on board. If these systems are properly shielded and grounded, which more feasible for them to be than most other electronics, you have a turnkey perpetual system, I would think. Note, lithium batteries currently do have a lifespan of ten years or so though.

[@ThePenhalionsPost]

@@thomask5295 Um the converters are needed for any power system whether it it diesel or solar charged or both. What do you think the charge from the diesel engine alternator goes through. I'm puzzled as to how you think a system with electric motors and solar, wind and sail drive regen is more complex than a system that replaces the electric engines with a diesel one. The diesel motor is significantly more complex and costly to maintain. If you have a chance look at an anchor electric motor. The propulsion drives are slightly more complex than that and only due to needing to drive the propeller shaft. I think you've got a huge misconception of the complexity of electric vs diesel.

[@Hermandbl7]

Once again, great drone footage, great editing, smooth fades and transitions, fun story line, creative use of a magic wand ( I one just like HP), and thank you for sharing a bit of Croatia with us!

[@RickMentore]

Enjoyed every second of this very nicely put-together clip.

[@anvilhead59]

Finally, somebody who wants to produce the all electric alternative. Sail drive, photovoltaics, wind turbines, quite a few ways to generate power and store it. It's the electrical engineer in me with quite a bit of electric traction work under my belt that wants this for myself.

[@niellangner3668]

You are the perfect Ambassadors for the eSailing Industry.

[@zeromar00]

We agree! Dan and Kika are both so nice and so dedicated to being advocates for electric sailing. Check out this blog we wrote about them: greenyachtsales.com/behind-the-scenes-with-sailing-uma/

[@ThePePik]

True. Demn true. But I would like them sailing this company boat for 6 months or more. (For for free of course).

[@stephenrrose]

Continuing to be kids at heart, I loved the V-Berth scene, Kika lays in storage and Dan sits on the bed and laughs! You two are awesome, and your shots are always stunning!

[@cosmoslogic9088]

Well Kika and Dan loved your magic show, i have been going through with drawl pains big time hoping that you guys would return to us asap. The video was top of the line with really good people and a wonderful sail boat as well. I have been really impressed with the Croatian people and how smart they are and concerned with the state of how we need to keep the oceans clean. When they approached you two i knew they were genius level folks and have super smart business thoughts as well. I am so so so glad you guys made this video i felt like i lost two of my children during this lapse in video content, Thanks so much, catch you on the next video CHEERS !!!!!!

[@rorkesparks2598]

Uma is the perfect electric sail yacht

[@eddieohearn17]

I have been looking at buying for a little while, this boat just jumped to one of my top 3 that I am interested in. No change that #1.

[@zeromar00]

Feel free to contact me. My email is graham(at)greenyachtsales.com

[@joelclark5241]

Hey!.. I miss you guys

[@skydog1989]

Cant wait to see the all electric boat community grow and the technology develop even more every year!

[@christicha8692]

I love you guys. You've inspired me to get my own salvage and sail for myself. I'm very excited. Also! Watching Kikas hair grow has been a wonderful journey alll on its own lol 😊

[@richardelder256]

You guys are the best! In what is becoming a crowded yachty field your film making and scripting has risen to the very top. I spent two weeks in the Bahamas ten years ago on what was one of the earliest electric drive sailboats. It was 44' and only about 10,000#. I recall seeing 12.9 knots under all plain sail in conditions about like those in day 2 of your vid. Loved "sailing" away from anchorages with no sail hoisted and no wind. Loved watching our neighbors in the anchorage scratch their heads! The boat I was on had a large fixed three blade prop that was great on regen and for motorsailing. In variable winds we set the controller at a level where it produced just enough energy to provide a little drive in the lulls to maintain speed, and produce a little regen in the puffs. I get the twin engine arrangement. It will sell a lot of boats to modern sailors who never learned to dock properly just like those Beneteau Sense customers. I only see two downsides-- extra cost and vulnerability to drift and lobster pots. I take it that the Salona wasn't meant for Alaska floating logs.LOL My other comment applies to almost all "modern" sailboats. Do you really want to cross the North Atlantic while being thrown against those knife-edge corners in the galley and head? Especially since "interior desiccator" architects eliminate handholds to generate a cleaner and modern look. I have a large bone spur on one elbow courtesy of a 15' flight across the salon of a big Oyster on a late fall delivery to Bermuda.

[@jamesdarling3320]

Welcome back Sailing UMA, great video as always and the electric boat is the way I’m going in 7 years.

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

Infomercials are not exactly my cup of tea, but you certainly did a wonderful job in its production.

[@twmcmahan]

There's a fine line between advertorial/informerical and showing new uses of technology and how they're implemented. I think this straddled the line pretty well without being super salesy.

[@bamahi7142]

They're such beautiful humans.

[@martinjancar7398]

Great to see you guys in my homesea :-) Adriatic. I hope you will return with Uma...

[@tijana2050]

Thank you so much for taking me to the sea, beautiful Croatian seaside, which I hadn't had the chance to see last year. I am very happy that boats are now becoming more ecofriendly and I profoundly enjoyed your video. I love Uma and what you did to her too. I am sending you a lot of love from Novi Sad and all the success for SalonaYachts :)

[@LarryStrawson]

The perfect sponsored KZbin video advertisement. Hats off to Solana and the UMA team, Kika and Dan for an excellent blend of audio, video, humor, education and sights!!

[@SailingUma]

Thanks but, This wasnt a sponsored video as we were in no obligation to film or make an episode from our visit. But, we figured its an adventure worth sharing, like all of our other adventures we shared.

[@obquest]

So, further to my last comment, here’s a suggestion for another upload... price comparison between: A. self build from wreck ; B. green yachts off-the-peg? Surely you must be in negotiation to buy one yourself with some sort of sponsorship agreement tied in? Or do you just love Uma too as much, as I do?

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

First - Kika makes me happy! Second - I spent decades in TV direct marketing. There is no way in hell a 30 minute professionaly produced infomercial THIS EFFECTIVE would be produced for less than $500,000. Seven figures would be more likely.

[@SailingUma]

And here we are...making youtube videos for free... Man! We're in the wrong industry...

[@P4ddyC4ke]

@Paola E probably a couch also...

[@andrewzanas9387]

@@SailingUma You're there, you just don't know it. Check out Scott Palmer here on YT.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

@@SailingUma You should at least consider an agent (not me, I'm retired). I think the boat mfg will make sales from that very good vid of yours. Maybe you should get a piece of that pie?

[@dinos8557]

Great video as always and the perfect couple to review this electric boat. I am sure the lower hull windows are very robust and well sealed but having them makes me nervous about being subjected to a long passage beating into bigger seas. Just my thoughts.

[@salisbury1944]

I would like to see Dan & Kika let loose on the boats interior! As it is it has no character at all! Martin Bronsdon, Gothenburg, Sweden

[@zeromar00]

We love Sailing Uma's leadership in being advocates for electric sailing. We also love their incredible interior design. We know a few manufacturers who might be interested in advancing interior boat design. If you wouldn't mind, send an email to me at graham (at) greenyachtsales.com and I'll suggest a few folks to contact and advocate a Sailing Uma approach to boat interiors.

[@scarletbegonias2359]

You're a fun couple, thanx for dragging us along on your ( our,) adventures...

[@waynefederico9396]

Epic ~ Edison & Tesla are drooling over this concept. I'll take two of these, one for me and the other for you guys.. Wait, need to sell my couch ~anyone the house goes with it... hoa,lawn,paint and misc stuff o'ya comes with 2004 Suv 1999 Mazda miata old sailing books & lots of tupperware....

[@davidolson7575]

Beautiful boat sailed by two fantastic people. You guys deserve this boat!

[@wayneb7100]

Great Video Dan and Kika. Looks like they need to provide one of those boats to Sailing Uma so you can make improvements to their boats.

[@stellarpod]

Extraordinarily interesting segment! What a beautiful boat. I think you guys should be proud of the fact that they chose YOU to do a shakedown of their first production electric boat. Speaks volumes to the level of respect you've attained in the sailing community. You two never fail to educate and entertain us. As always, thanks so much for sharing. Steve

[@jermhudson421]

Junkyard bound to leading the world into a new era of ocean travel, who doesn't love an underdog!

[@annewinning9723]

Fabulous video you guys...... heading to their website, now to have a look

[@dianeeichenberg4579]

You guys “take my breath away!” Videography was spot on. I swear I was on this sail with you. Felt every wave. Thanks Green Yachts for producing such an incredible sail boat. If only I had the money....... ⛵️✌️🤙🤘⛵️

[@teddyloyd2780]

Great looking boat and green to, whats not to like for a base model with without the personal tweaks. Maybe a great boat for you guys after Uma.

[@TheRobertmthoms]

Both my wife and I truly enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing it make my week!!

[@sterlingarcher4989]

So glad you’re enthusiastic approach to life and sailing is getting you recognition you deserve.

[@SabinaSusnik]

Wow, electric sailboats and other green technology are so exciting. Thank you for sharing all the information and help to raise awareness of what is possible.

[@zeromar00]

More than anything, the reason why Sailing Uma did this video is to be advocates for the electric revolution. We are so grateful that they help folks know that electric sailing is possible and any of us who sail can go electric.

[@airspeed101]

Laughed at the part about the LP switch. We had the exact thing happen on our Salona 41. The whole process of looking and eventual discovery were like watching ourselves 😂

[@travisneill704]

I see Dan stopped Looking over his shoulder on his backflips. He’ll become a proper gymnast yet!

[@noelgjones]

What a beautiful yatch. The best demo video for a yatch I've seen. Brilliant job 👍

[@mrebikr]

Better than Netflix. Love you guys.

[@jeanbaardsen2863]

Kika, next time hang onto the wand better. It must have been a pain having to come home the old-fashioned way. :o) Love watching you guys.

[@robertperry6048]

Being a Tesla owner, I love the idea of electric motors on sailboats. I would love to see you show a catamaran with electric motors also. You two are awesome 😎

[@justchillinout2002]

Tesla owners are like Vegans, how do you know they are Tesla owners? Don't worry, they'll tell you. Sorry, it was just too easy.

[@towhitby1]

And pilots!

[@ndanieltx]

Such a significant innovation in sailing. This was really fascinating.

[@kimfitzpatrick6076]

great video and love seeing the future of the electric sailing , Salona is onto a great thing and look forward to seeing the company grow as leaders in this space.

[@danaschoen432]

There is nothing on this channel that doesn't get a 5 Star rating. I'll make a list later. Your channel is just a pleasure to watch.

[@lets_go_see_]

I agree with Jonathan. I also like the lines of the Salona S46. It seems to cut through the water very well

[@mikemarriam]

There didn't seem to be much of a wake, even at 8 knots.

[@larsriise1396]

Happy New Year, love your wood burning stove on Uma, very interesting to see regen from two engines, looking forward to see more steps from you like this. Love to not polute, smell and being a diesel mecanic. Cheers and fair wind, take good care.

[@Fayelin449]

Oh, how I have missed you. Hope you enjoyed your break :)

[@chrisb945]

I have installed these oceanvolt motors on a open 60....after many issues had been resolved it was overall working nice. Electric propulsion is the future of the sailing nation. Cheers from Germany,keep on sailing

[@pauleohl]

I copied the following from the Salona Yachts web site: When we write the history book of how electric sailing began, Dan and Kika from Sailing Uma definitely will have a chapter. For years, they have been sailing around the world with an electric sailboat and sharing their story with the world. They have helped us all learn that electric sailing is possible, even for a young couple who didn’t know how to sail when they started their journey. Hundreds of thousands of us around the world watch their videos. But what’s it like behind the scenes sailing with Dan and Kika? This blog post reflects my experience sailing with them for five days in December 2020 when I met up with them in Croatia to test sail hull #1 of Salona’s new S460 with twin Oceanvolt electric motors. First, they are both some of the kindest people I have ever met. They are kind to others, but just as importantly, they are kind to each other. In the five days that I was with them, I saw a couple that genuinely loved each other, had fun together, and supported each other. After we stopped sailing each day and were down in the cabin, Dan and Kika sat curled up together on the settee or around the dinette - and this affection is after they have spent years on a sailboat living and working together. Kika still laughs at Dan’s jokes and Dan is still as impressed with Kika’s intellect and empathy as when he first got to know her. Second, they work hard at the professional side of Sailing Uma. They put a lot of time and thought into planning what they want to film. They literally call ‘business meetings’ with each other to discuss the shots they want to get on this or that day or other matters as a way of separating their personal and professional life, which is hard when both take place in the confined space of a sailboat, not to mention with the world watching. When they film, they use multiple cameras simultaneously so there is more than one angle. This gives us the varied cinematography we experience. Rather than use the auto settings on their digital camera to measure and process light intensity, they shoot raw footage or uninterrupted light without it being transformed by the camera. Then in a process called debayering, they manually put color into the image in order for their video to truly capture depth, contrast and the richness of color. You may see Dan tinkering with the Uma boat systems in videos, but no one sees the twenty or more hours that Kika spends on video production for each video they put out weekly for us to enjoy. Naively, before this trip I thought they just casually recorded things on their camera, edited it together and put videos out. One of my biggest surprises from the trip was how much effort and time they put into all the little details of each video they produce. I asked them why they did this and they almost didn’t understand the question because they are so emphatic about the importance of producing great videos. Almost as good is not an option for them even if achieving really good is a heck of a lot harder. They truly feel committed to all of us. For example, I asked them if they were interested in participating in an upcoming boat show and they said, “only if there is something in it for our subscribers.” Third, they are both good sailors. Each of them can single-hand sail a boat on their own. Their videos show Dan sailing more because of how they do their filming, but both of them are capable in all the different aspects of sailing: from helming, to navigation, to trimming. Even with six years of sailing experience and tens of thousands of sailing miles under their belts, there is no air of expertise, but rather a desire to help, learn, and share. Sometimes this is missing in sailing as we have all been on boats with folks who have an air of expertise. Dan and Kika are humble team players and being in the limelight of Sailing Uma has not changed them one bit in this regard. They are fun to sail with and I truly enjoyed the experience of sailing with them every day of our trip. I don’t know why I’m surprised, but in the end, Dan and Kika behind the scenes are who we see in their videos. There is no show or façade. There is no alter ego off camera. They are truly the kind, informative, and fun couple we see in their videos. Before the trip, I admired them for what they have done as electric sailing pioneers After the trip, what I really admire is who they are as people. Graham Balch from Green Yachts

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

Why in the heck I haven’t even thought the idea of twin motor setup? 🤯 When you think about it, it’s just no-brainer! In bigger boat you need smaller motors and also it brings reliability! Definitely going to do my big boat like that!

[@dreoneful]

I'm glad they called you guys the boat is beautiful

[@jerrymiller276]

I'd like to see the system fitted to a more traditional looking boat myself. Call me old fashioned about some things. The time for electric has definitely arrived, though.

[@marinatomljanovic9778]

@@BTSflyer There are in Croatia maybe the better batteries than Tesla, in Rimac cars.

[@kustakuties9847]

Never been so excited to get notification! Happy New Year!🥳🥳🥳 Welcome back🙌🏿🙌🏿🥁🥁🥁

[@SV_Sangha]

Again another totally enjoyable show. I commend you two, not only on the sailing, the electric push... but the enjoyment during the whole film creation. Thanks so much, it keeps me going towards my electric conversion too....

[@imhotepkemet9713]

Never though about sailing before but you guys give the desire, hope and I mean every reason to sail, good Job Guys.

[@matthewsellers82]

Dual engines and asymmetrical thrust a huge winner. However, for a lot of markets where is the watermaker, water heater and air conditioning?

[@surfacereflection8298]

Additional extra equipment that should be easy to add to the customized order.

[@abatesnz]

Add solar and replace your 230V AC element with this (though you can get two coil elements for 12V DC and 230V AC online): www.green-yachting.online/solarwaterheating

[@paulsj9245]

Double regen plus solar plus wind gen probably cover these additional consumers as well, while cruising. Alas, at some point you will need more, think of mooring times and washing machine, dive compressor, smartphone chargers... Then you'd need shore power or a fuel driven generator.

[@MRRice-wz3bv]

What a cool designed sailboat. Happy to see you both are ok an happy sailing. Have good New Year on high seas.

[@mikakari9498]

Now, that was a cool episode, thank you!

Salona Yachts not only innovates in sailing, but also in marketing! I have just watched a 36-minute commercial which I love and fully engage!!! You are the best!

[@cosminivan4241]

Kika is just the best looking captain on KZbin!

[@PaulEgges]

Very Cool! I spent 8 weeks in Croatia this summer. I hope you had a chance to see some of the sights, and maybe do some wine tasting on Korcula(sp). The idea of two electric motors makes a lot of sense to me since they don't take up too much space. Maintenance shouldn't be a lot higher, because ...electric.

[@SailingUma]

Exactly. It's actually something that's been on our "dream boat list" since the beginning. Two motors makes all the sense. Yes, that doubles the initial investment, but those prices will continue to drop over the coming years. Pair those twin motors with a thin fin keel and you can literally turn the boat on its keel without slamming from forward to reverse multiple times. We actually turned the bow, up through a 25kts crosswind when docking once. You'd never be able to do that with a bow thruster.

[@zeromar00]

Twin electric motors is very new on monohulls. In fact, I believe that this Salona S460 is the first pure electric boat monohull in the world with twin motors. But, we believe that this is the future. It doubles your hydroregeneration and increases your maneuverability in a marina.

[@koborkutya7338]

@@SailingUma Were you convinced about saildrive against inline? I know you had both and had trouble with shaft alignment, but that boat was not designed for that motor. Saildrive has the angle gear and is just noisier. However, no shaft seal... If you could have a boat designed for your spec, would you ask for saildrives or inline arrangement (props behind twin rudders?

[@Peinard79]

@@zeromar00 Congratulations on a great boat and installation. But allow me to correct you ... It is not quite the first one :) Shearwater, a Frers 57, built by Mc Conaghy was fitted with twin SD15 in Australia a few years ago. And now converted to Servoprops...oceanvolt.com/testimonials/mcconaghy-frers-57-electric-cruiser/

[@davidc6510]

Pretty awesome boat. That twin electric setup is such a great idea. I saw the clip where the boat was turning in place while in the marina. This capability would give me such a boost of confidence while docking. The battery bank, chargers, and inverters under the stairs is such a clever and convenient place that is easy to access. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@SailingUma]

It was such a joy to maneuver at slow speed/docking. Every bit as easy as a catamaran, only much less beam and blind spots to worry about, and even less windage.

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Hopefully this design will come out in a smaller boat. 46’ is a little big for one person

[@NiCo4658]

Actually, on theit website they offer an oceanvolt version for every boat, ranging from 33 feet to 46 feet, but I don't know if smaller boats have a twin electric motor too, or if it's a single electric motor.

[@mariusgrobler4235]

Love it, love it, love it! Awesome video and awesome boat...the regeneration part is really super cool.... well done guys! So Dan...thinking of installing another Ocean Volt? Lol

[@AdventuresandLifestyle]

Great to see this - loved the hunt for the gas switch - oops forgot to mention that "magic wand bit" makes it even more real life 😊 👌 👊 🇬🇧