The Ultimate Global Cruiser - Jimmy Cornell's Garcia Exploration 45

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

That boat puts to shame 80% of the mass produced sailboats on the market. What a gem she is.

[@Quodge]

That nav station though mmm

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

+Quodge "Nav station" Man! No kidding, that Nav station would be my perch during those cold and stormy anchor watches. I'll bet that aluminum hull glints like a diamond in the Sun. She is such a beauty.

[@Quodge]

All it needs is a wheel! -kinda grumbles..-

[@dodgeplow]

At what price Cheeky? You're comparing a Mercedes to a Hyundai

[@GorillaProduction38]

Jimmy is Romanian and I'm proud of him. He is an inspiration for many of us and in my opinion he should be considered a living national treasure, much like Sir David Attenborough is in GB. Godspeed

[@larryboles629]

This boat is amazing. There is no question that it was designed to go far, safely. Bringing the anchor chain back so the weight is more centered makes sense. The only thing that could be changed is going with a single helm. Similar to the Ver-sa helm by Balance or the single helm by Sirus. I think it is a waste of space for twin helms if you can have a single "swing" helm. Love this yacht!!

[@IandiBoats]

I love this boat. I met Jimmy at the Annapolis Boat Show last year where he mentioned his new boat. Glad to see she's been completed.

[@iainhunneybell]

LOVE the nav station, but surprised by the stern cockpit and how open it is

[@PTExp]

Best looking cruiser I've seen in a while!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

This would be my dream boat. Good enough for Cornell and Goss so that’s a good enough recommendation. Andy UK

[@barnybrogan7850]

Goss is selling his...mmmmmmm

[@304danny]

I love this boat. Thanks for posting.

[@fitzyholden1036]

Good looking, safe and practical. That's the rig for me ...... if I ever win lotto.

[@jawsjawsjawsjaws]

Absolutely brilliant. Best of luck to you on the high seas.

[@patriotpioneer]

I assumed a 70+ foot Steel, Ketch......... Here is a Guy that could have almost any design he wanted. Pleasantly Surprised!

[@fraserconnell21]

I'm Jimmy's brother "Fraser Connell " he sure drawers a super sweet ship... 😊😊😊

[@SAILS149]

It would be interesting to have a follow up video if what worked and what didn't. Personally I can't see the point of the double wheels . as passage making with a small crew your going to use an auto helm 99% of the time I would like to save some space.looks well thought out . cheers warren.

[@SAILS149]

video of one of his tripskzbin.info/www/bejne/nqGlZX2grKmMf9E

[@VirtanenDK]

Listen i am not huge at comments, but i will try !! Fat bottomed boats need two wheels to keep a rudder in the water when heeled !! Sailing boats with one rudder, only need 1 wheel. But at a boat like this or racing yachts, they use 2 rudder's for a host of reasons. But safety is also one of the reason's. If something is going wrong, you can limp home. Hope this gives a explanation. Sorry for my bad English 👋

[@CheersWarren]

armed dane Hi thanks for reply . I think you might be slightly confused , the 2 steering wheels operate both of the rudders at the same time. A failure of one steering wheel is usually a full steering failure. Having 2 wheels does not help with safety. It’s usually for better visibility when sailing but in this sort of boat I would prefer having more room on the cotpit and less complication below decks . Thanks for your reply cheers Warren

[@ParrotSailor]

sorry warp but the boat has 2 sets of gear pull a pin to disconnect the joining bar total redundancy.cheers

[@SAILS149]

well that makes sense , but does it disconnect one rudder too? I'm sure its well thought out but two wheels is overkill for a boat like this not intended for round the cans racing or offshore racing and the 2 wheel take up a lot of space in the cotpit. IMHO but better minds than mine thought this boat out .

[@HELLO-vl3el]

Eric Forsyth sailed through the NW passage in his old fiberglass Westsail 42. What's taking Jimmy so long?

[@ParrotSailor]

Eric built that boat of his in his back garden and its built like a tank but he still has mant constant issues. Jimmy's new boat is designed to avoid many long term problems. Steering for example. rear mount where a emergency rudder can be mounted. Twin rudders with independant cable steering. break a steering cable...no problem......destroy a rudder? no problem it has 2. twin autopilots....rear mount to mount a windvane if needed. engine dies....mount outboard on back...no big deal. 2 windlasses one internal for main chain and second for rope work or rope anchor rode. chain in middle of boat. rear anchor locker. Every PITA thing curisers have been either compromising with or strapping to the deck has been dealt with. Large tanks in center of boat under floor for proformance and safety and ease of access. No jerry jug jungle on jimmy's deck From a safety proformance and practical standpoint this is probably the world's finest world cruising sailboat. yes it costs and doesnt have the bling of the gin palaces made for the Coconut run but thats not what it was made for.There are hundred of models of marina queens already...nice to see something different

[@barnybrogan7850]

@MrGunboat78 pete is selling his.....

[@JohnSmith-cx7zt]

He's selling the boat for Garcia.

[@iwatchedthevideo7115]

RX2, a 36 foot fibreglass 1977 Cartwright, did the Norteast and Norwestpassages with a crew of three Norwegians in 2009-2010, so def possible!

[@rooseveltdumornay4954]

Beautiful boat. I love it

[@Gottenhimfella]

Little to find fault with here, but doing so is more feasible than listing everything which is great about this boat. The proportions of the boom seemed a bit skinny to my eye - anyone else feel that way? And I was surprised by the lack of overhead handholds in the saloon. Personally I like to see strongpoints to enable lashing any heavy items which broke loose or had to be restrained in the interior - to me smooth liners are more suitable for a house than a boat. Things like this, in a boat with "good bones" would be easily remedied for anyone who felt the same way, so it's hardly a criticism, more a question of personal preference.

[@Gottenhimfella]

Another surprise to me was the rudders being under the hull rather than transom hung. In ice, it seems to me a major liability to have appendages below the canoe body. While no doubt they swing up, how realistic is it to repair them without hauling-out? This would be somewhat more of a challenge to address for someone buying one of these boats finished, but perfectly doable.

[@sanfranciscobay]

4:46 Does the seat move so it is always level when heeled over?

[@deibertmichael]

Another Yacht Morning Star is a bullit proof cruiser!

[@vailclewley9025]

Have a look at Elley Grey a St.Malo pilot cutter replica delivered in 2012 , a better boat to sail the world for a start it has a electric furling square sail , long keel , wheel house , jaccusi , and so much more and stunning .

[@proffesionalgamingcars6992]

Jimmy Cornell te iubim

[@PINCHON100]

normal , Jimmy merita prietenia noastra !

[@autobahn2501]

Nice report. Very interesting.

[@nederlander66]

the forward facing cabin windows look to me as swell catchers

[@waxcomb]

Lifting keel or lifting centre board?

[@thprodctions]

Centre board I’m pretty sure

[@MAlgMAlg1]

We are in the comments, let's see what the experts think... /s

[@JohnDoe-fz5cz]

i would have a center mount swing steering wheel, closer to the pilot house. that would make it possible to mount an all weather dodger, for protection in severe weather. other then that, great boat. although, it does look, at least on the inside, like an amel. btw, don't bother clapping back with all that is wrong with my suggestions. fact is, i've only crewed once on a four day passage. so of course, i think i'm an expert.

[@nicholasbouyiouclis5137]

Great and handsome!

[@rws210]

Okay I got to ask a stupid question.. but how good as this boat in tropical climates ?? It seems to be built for Eskimos which is great , but sailing around the Caribbean it looks more like a sweat box, correct me if I'm wrong

[@grantspassage]

So By Now, We Have Sailed the NW Passage, YES ???

[@thefireman285]

Maybe it froze shut again due to climate change.

[@ant2011]

@@thefireman285 that's not how it works

[@cleanhabitats]

I wonder how Josh Slocum would feel about it.

[@vonklauss9452]

Great!👍

[@chikken_soup]

A young Australian couple just sailed through the NW passage in a P.O.S. junk rigged boat

[@nigelmtb]

Yes, yacht Teleport. And at what fraction of a cost compared to this expedition?? But good luck to Jimmy all the same.

[@carlose6010]

+Chicken Soup I think the bigger question is why?

[@nigelmtb]

Well you see, it's a big wide world and with lots to see and do....never mind. . .

[@carlose6010]

Nigel Doyle Why take such a risk in a Pos boat though, could get jammed up and cost the Coast guard time and money.. it just doesn't seem responsible. The northwest passage from what I heard, can be fierce.

[@nigelmtb]

Like I said...

[@peterdauphinee4587]

Looks a bit nose down; wonder how she'd be sailing hard downwind.

[@robertlee8042]

An aft cockpit wouldn’t be my choice for a global cruiser. Norwood a boat with Twin side-by-side helms..

[@User129903]

I wonder how much that cost. $$$$$$$$$$$

[@MrCristeche]

solo te mostras vos durante el 80& de la presentacion

[@hangemhigh2000]

Your the best, I understand you perfectly. Americans not so good. That companionway, what is that a boat or a submarine? Blimey me bucko's. she's a very smart vessel, salt.

[@ParrotSailor]

Dodger modeled from Open 60/70 class racing ocean boats

[@TheMonkini]

How does jimmy finance a $850k boat?

[@ParrotSailor]

Well one is the design fee he gets from Garcia then they do it for cost for him in exchange for doing the boat show circuit with the prototype. Gear appears to be inkind for putting name on boat for his big rally which is now over. Rally fees and the boat is now up for sale for 600k so he will probably see a profit

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

One word..... "Sponsors".

[@Sugarsail1]

sells his soul to Al Gore apparently.

[@Sugarsail1]

global warming televangelist sponsors apparently.

[@dougefresh133]

What did that boat cost??

[@Sugarsail1]

his soul, he sold it to Al Gore.

[@mobyhunr]

Sorry the sun said no passage!

[@sanfranciscobay]

Here is a video tour of the boat inside: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3XWcqN4lqyentk

[@elltielle]

and let me bet... it costs over half a million..?

[@Jside68]

Around $700 US from what I can read... still a gem for a boat! I would go for the 52 ft if I could!!

[@colliecandle]

The word 'global' is redundant - as any sailor who uses his/her discernment will realise !

[@nicholasbouyiouclis5137]

Boat!

[@wlcsp]

Lifting keel is no good for heavy weather

[@shiftgood]

The ballast is in the boat, not the keel on this.

[@brettharrison2237]

Pete Goss might disagree with you.....

[@brettharrison2237]

Not a lifting keel

[@rainmaker3700]

$2million?

[@Quodge]

Aluminium hulls needs maintenance every year.. Fibre glass will get filthy but last a lifetime. Why was an ally hull on his wish list?

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Because in frigid waters fiberglass is brittle. Aluminum is the strongest, lightest and safest option for arctic waters.

[@ParrotSailor]

Aluminium hulls bend when they get hit. this one is completely reinforced inside and covered in many inches if insulation. Aluminum is self oxiding and doesn't need paint to protect from corrosion. Yes i would not dock this boat in a cheap marina with bad stray current. I am sure this vessel has a good 100 years in front of it yet.

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

ParrotSailor "aluminum" Agreed. But gosh, are they expensive!

[@Quodge]

Cheeky Monkees Is it more Iron then? why the "' ?

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Quodge "iron" I assume you mean steel... Aluminum is considerably more expensive than steel. However boatbuilders claim that Aluminum is cheaper in the long run. Why? They say it's not necessary to paint the Hull (except below the waterline). This is a major savings. They also say fabrication is easier on their machine shop equipment. In addition it doesn't corrode as easily as steel. It's also much lighter which means smaller engine and lighter rigging. They also claim it's marginally more resistant to puncture than steel.

[@victorvandyke9898]

She looked very nose heavy!

[@marco-boss]

She, She, She... Cars are She's, Air plains are She's, Boats are She's. Ruins a machine into a Sccheeee. Ruins the Video. Declines women into a pile of bolts, screws, sheet metal and fiberglass. Stopped watching at min 4.24m. Other than that great Video.

Isn't it amazing what this man has achieved in his lifetime doing more than many have done the other side of it is to go to proof that global warming is a myth many of these passages he intends to navigate but open many years ago go to such an extent they were used as a trade route what does this tell you about the lies in the deceit of the UN and he's so cold climate campaigners they fail to recognise the truth if I use the narrative from the lie to undermine what this man has said he is telling you you that is passageway they've opened up and they were open in the past what does this tell you about the message that's a good the globalist the elitist of pushing through the UN nh2 missing form and mislead people Steven I do recognise this man's achievement in his life time to do something and to push the envelope that little bit further in our understanding navigating the world in a sailboat so I have to take my hat off and truly say say he is in the same way like those explorers from the past he explored in a modern way and a more scientific way of exploring the world using many of the new ways of mapping these passages it'd be interesting to see what the outcome of his journey is r and how much more they will enlighten us in those areas of navigation and passages through this part of the world

[@TYPE-zd3gm]

Poor guy believes in 'Global Warming'. Nice boat though!

[@mitchconner2082]

It's actually being called "global climate cooling switch" today

[@sharkeatsyou2905]

I really hope that's a joke

[@bertramlefarge69]

@@sharkeatsyou2905 I fear not

[@tomtom6319]

When “climate change “ comes up, I’m out!!

[@jay-nq6ii]

Yep trying to perpetuate that myth gets you a dislike and I'm out.