VISITING OUR BOAT IN VIETNAM!! Max Cruise 44ft Hybrid Catamaran (MJ Sailing - Ep 239)

[@anthonyrondolino8148]

Great episode. You guys are so lucky to be given the chance to do the factory tour but, on the other hand, MaxCruise has gotten tremendous exposure from your channel. 👏

[@MJSailing]

A win/win for both parties!!

[@craigmarson6917]

Aw that’s so good to see. It was great of Max Cruise to arrange the visit for you. It looked as if you guys were in need of a little extra support and motivation. This was just what you needed.🍻

[@Tomm9y]

You are becoming Max Cruise experts. Good to see how well they adapt the boats. Their speed of working is awesome.

[@MJSailing]

It's amazing what they are accomplishing there. There's even talk of expanding the yard to take on more boats.

[@larrylegg8245]

My Vietnamese wife I have lived in HCMC Vietnam for the last 20 yrs. I Iove the Vietnamese people and their country. I miss it terrible when I'm away.

[@edgarmuller6652]

Great to be back to Vietnam where it all started for you guys.

[@MAGAisacult]

Ho Chi Minh City NOTHING like I expected. So modern, bust, clean. Great episode.

[@MJSailing]

It is such a modern and vibrant city, and it is CONSTANTLY growing! 🥰

[@GypsyTinker2012]

Saw headline, thought they were starting yet ANOTHER boat build! Go sailing, you two!

[@kendall6030]

That's great you got to go to the factory and see how they do things and learn from them! What an opportunity! Thanks, as always, for bringing us along. I know it's tough for you all since it's taking longer, but hang in there! You and I both know it's going to be worth it!

[@MJSailing]

Hopefully some of the tips we picked up while in the yard will let us speed through our own build now! At least a little bit more, haha.

[@michaelzotzky4378]

I know you two have been to Vietnam before, but when our Seawind was being built there in 2018, we combined a trip to the factory with a tour thru the Mekong Delta. It was fantastic, we had a full-time driver and tour guide for five days, traveled the countryside, stayed in really nice resorts, and it was dirt cheap. So we got to see our build on day 1, spent five days touring, then back to see the boat and some others in various stages of finish on day 7. While the factory sent us photos at completion milestones, the ability to take pictures of what is behind the finish - using both our boat and others further and less along in the process - was really helpful when we started adding equipment, etc. I think the Seawind factory might be close to the Max Cruise factory.

[@DowneastThunderCreations]

Loved this episode! Thanks for taking the time to put this one together and share with us.👍👍👍

[@MJSailing]

We're so happy you enjoyed it!! We can't wait to share the next two videos of the series where we tour and sail the completed version. 😍

[@quarlow1215]

What a great database of knowledge you will gain for the best steps of your build.

[@fletcher3913]

I enjoyed seeing the other boats still in construction and a little of Vietnam. Cool.

[@bake162]

Awesome! How nice to be able to learn the tricks of the trades right from the factory.

[@bkackman]

What a great opportunity for you two.Visit the country, visit the factory, ask professionals questions, eat great food. Great to see the phases and to hear how it compares to yours and the decisions you've made or will make. Loved the "how did this all star" segment.

[@MJSailing]

For the 24 hours of travel to get there and 46 hours of travel on the way back (long layover in Dubai), it was well worth it to be able to see the boats in person and ask the questions as we were there looking at them. So many things have been answered for us now. 😃

[@donb4386]

You two must be Max Cruise’s best ambassadors.

[@sailingpolaris]

Thanks so much for taking us to Vietnam. Great episode! It helps so much for our understanding.

[@LongStep]

How exciting! So cool that you're at MaxCruise and able to see so many hulls in different phases.

[@MJSailing]

It was such a big help to us and our build, to see the production boats in all their phases. They're really doing a great job over there.

[@jeffsdale2]

Thank you for taking the time to film, edit and post this video. I really enjoyed it.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really glad to hear you liked this episode.

[@billberry557]

Thank you both for sharing this with us. This I would imagine is a major plus for the two of you being able to interact and pick up hints, tips, and instructions from the staff that does this everyday. Looking for ward to the next episode.

[@cozydram1]

that was amazing ......can't wait for the next one .....AWESOME

[@chet3louisiana558]

This gives me a great feel for what your boat will become. Thanks.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you! Just wait until next week when we tour the completed Hull 4!

[@SpiritFisher]

U guys have got me hooked… Been watching since the beginning… Much props to u for keeping the dream alive

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much for following along with us each week!

[@The1stKukuDrifter]

One of the best uses of an infinity edge pool. Oh, so cool to see the humble beginnings of a great yacht.

[@MJSailing]

It was so much fun sitting in those seats at night with a cold beer in our hands and watching the city lights sparkle. 😃

[@tonyfromaus7855]

Oh wow. That was fantastic. Such a good thing to be able to do and very much deserved by you guys. We loved watching you revel in the timeline of boats. So happy for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@MJSailing]

Thanks Tony! It was amazing to be in the yard and see the progress off all the hulls right next to each other.

[@sysublime5091]

I think your cat is. Better than a professional build. Your cat has blood sweat tears an colorful lanuage and love

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Can't wait for the next episode!

[@davidbartlett5604]

Great video and glad to see you taking a well deserved break but who is watching Georgie?

[@MJSailing]

Our friend Tucker at the marina. He works and lives here, so it was easy for him to keep an eye on Georgie. 😻

[@WMCC240654]

Great episode this week, nice to see so many cats being built all at once.👍

[@MJSailing]

Yes, they are doing an amazing job there!! And, they may even be expanding by the end of the year.

[@RiverWoods111]

Okay that was way better than going to Florida to see hull 4!!! What a great experience and also help too

[@MJSailing]

And, we'll still be able to visit the boat in Florida/Bahamas this winter for some sailing when we need a break from the build. 😃

[@tamhnguyen]

Welcome to Saigon, Vietnam from the USA. Interesting back story and look forward to your future video

[@jameshull6776]

Awesome episode guys. It great to see the comparisons between your build and the one at the factory. You are so fortunate to be able to do this and get tips from the pro's. Keep up the good work.

[@blainhubbard1086]

Very informative and nice video!! You guys have sold me on Max Cruise! We are so excited to see the finish of your dream boat!!

[@arlisscott3455]

What a dream. Excellent adventure for sure

[@archstanton9206]

Can't think of anything that could recharge your "batteries" more than a trip like this, not to mention help you with some tips on the build. Really looking forward to these videos.

[@MJSailing]

This was SUCH a recharge for us!! We were ready to tackle so many big projects on our own build once we got back. And the tips we picked up in the yard are invaluable for us as we do the process ourselves.

[@Rickjmt]

Excellent video guys! Super cool! Cheers from Solomons Island, MD

[@TheAtma50]

This is what is called a "Bus Mans Holiday", I wonder just how many changes you bring back to your own build from visiting Max Cruise and I wonder how many tips they have learnt from you guys, lots I'm sure ! Your old photos are great but could you have imagined your future back then ? Stay Safe & Fair Winds !!

[@MJSailing]

I think we had absolutely ZERO clues of what our future would be like in 15 after our initial visit there - wow, how our lives have changed!

[@extremelydave]

Wow, that was SO cool to see all the hulls at the different stages. I'll bet your brains were maxed at all the things going on! It was awesome to see the evolution from where you guys are at to the finished hull. Can't wait to see how yours ends up!!!

[@stevecoe-pcjunke2377]

Wow, great video guys, thanks for showing us all the different stages of the builds going on all at the same time. it's incredible.

[@Seagull_Stole_My_Phone_Films]

Really enjoying watching your Chanel following your journey with building your boat while I’m out on the ocean funny enough sailing windsurfer the boat you test sailed in Vietnam across to the states at Lightning speed, and was excited when we pulled in Indonesia to see your latest video. Love your Chanel.

[@MJSailing]

Really? You're part of the delivery crew? That's awesome. I cant wait to sit and have a few drinks together when you guys make it to USA!

[@Seagull_Stole_My_Phone_Films]

@@MJSailing and we would love to take you up on drinks on the other side 🏝

[@MaShcode]

Finding a clear route around DC is like correctly guessing the mystery meat in a spicy Vietnamese Phở. 😄

[@MJSailing]

We're so happy we got the advice just a few days before leaving to avoid DC after 6:30 am. We would have been in a parking lot if we left when we originally intended!

[@georgemacdonald8899]

Awesome video, so cool to see the factory! Agree on the washer, a big box space used little. Got to be a better way, an opportunity to design fresh! Big box laundry/washer/dryer is fine for big space house. The space should be multifunction on the boat, for example the shower space is also empty a lot, can we design something that works in the shower space? Water and drain are already there... The tub could be inverted and used as table when not in use as washer... motor could be used for blender, food processor, ... Lots of opportunity for a new cruiser specific solution... Perhaps use a bike power pack... Wondering if a bike eMotor could be made multi-functional.... Could it power a dingy as well?

[@radams009]

WOW FLYING. WAY TO COOL.

[@rollinrock6696]

Phenomenal! Great to see!

[@10lauset]

Looking good especially the progression. .. Cheers to you. ..

[@evangatehouse5650]

Saw the box for the chart table seat. On our cat we just had a comfy rolling office chair. You need one with a brake on the wheels which we didn't have!

[@maciejklonowski2000]

Great episode !!!

[@UUBrahman]

Wow, dreams come true.

[@dougsmith3942]

Wow how exciting

[@petergroves9343]

A great episode, super cool to see the progression. Looking forward to the next two episodes Thank you for sharing & fair winds ⛵⛵

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode!! Can't wait to see more of the progress on your boat!! Keep rolling MJ team!! 👍👍

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much!! We can't wait until next week's episode to show a tour of the completed boat and a very good idea of how ours will look when it's finished.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

@@MJSailing awesome looking forward to it!! 👍👍

[@hkn2718]

Great video! Love that you guys showing how people at MaxCruise building these boats

[@danrabenhorst2387]

Great video! While most videos can get monotonous after seeing enough of them, you have reinvigorated with this one, subject and presentation were great. I esp liked the history of how you got started, but also all the perinate details on the boat. Fills in a lot of info that i wasnt able to cover when i spoke to Matt during a visit last week. Thanks again for your time Matt.

[@peterthermocline]

Great episode, seems quite different from SEAWIND factory in Vietnam, l saw Ruby Rose, build their Catamaran in Vietnam.... Wow😍

[@rickemmet1104]

Wow, they got a lot going on over there at Max Cruise! Really nice to see the various options and such. The next episode will be epic, seeing how the boat handles the storm will be a great introduction into its offshore capabilities of this design.

[@jaredjohnson8553]

Very cool content and I can't WAIT to see the finished hull 4 next week! You guys rock!

[@jamesharkness1058]

Very informative video. Excellent job!

[@fonhollohan2908]

It's so awesome of them to give you tips and such like teaching you how to fair. That's very generous of them, who does such things? not too many, I'll tell you that much.

[@lesterwicklein717]

great vid ,thanks if ever need a hand for a couple hrs just message on just over the bridge

[@gsbrady3]

Great video! Nice to have a break from the build, not just for you all, but for us too. Lol!

[@MJSailing]

We feel you!! Our build videos will start to include fun activities at the marina, like paddle boarding and projecting movies on the tent.

[@rodneystanden7342]

Brilliant vid. Followed you both from the beginning. Love you both. ROD UK

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much Rodney!! 😃👍

[@brianmoore5498]

wow, major channel step. impressive.

[@francopretorius1585]

Can't wait for the boat to be finished. Hope that I will meet you guys somewhere in the cruising comunity. Im from South Africa so yes im busy packing up my stuff to sail the world and to live on my new Leopard 50

[@milt7348]

Most excellent. Much better than a line drawing or computer animation. Stay safe.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much! We can't wait to show off the fully completed version next week. 🥰

[@Cameron-ur2tk]

I coincidentally was on there website the other day again, the hybrid setup is very slick and definitely the feature for sail boats imo.

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

It’s cool to see you tout an AA 777. I helped assemble it. Good stuff and great video!

[@stevenheukelom03]

Fantastic! This looks really exciting! Imagine you guys 😃, you will go home energized to the max!! Keep up the pace and the lovely coverage guys 😎

[@pverheul7297]

You both really, really deserved it! Take your time, enjoy!

[@chhindz]

Must of been some invaluable building tips learned

[@MJSailing]

My fairing time on our boat has now been cut in half since I've learned hi they do it at the yard, haha.

[@jacksbackable]

Great work, really interesting to see! 😎🐬⚓️🏖🌴☀️🇦🇺

[@3865ron]

Looks a little nicer than when I was there...about 2 lifetimes ago :)

[@DD-xx8wh]

xin chao ,thanks for the details...another great episode!, tot lam MJ 's !

[@MJSailing]

Glad you liked it!!

[@macdolton7873]

Are you allowing for changes in how you will use your boat in the future? What if you want the washer later, maybe for kids diapers and clothes? Or maybe you’ll need that storage for crew? Just don’t want to see you miss the opportunity to at least set the boat up for future modifications even if you don’t add them now.

[@MJSailing]

I think we'll leave the space to be able to add a washer in the future if the next owner wants to add one. We have no plans for children or crew, so for the two if us we can still get by visiting a wash/dry/fold once a month. 🙂

[@GPDIY]

Thank you for another entertaining video.

[@Cubamara]

Wanted to see how they fiberglass in the weather conditions I know they have. Obviously, they manufacture many pieces in a more controlled environment than what we saw of that assembly floor. You didn't get close enough to the joints to see how well they do joining the pieces together before faring. Did not see the redundancy when you attached your bulkheads to the hulls in the factory. You got to feel for Lagoon owners that ended up with little more than a very expensive Viking burial ship they set on fire after they die. Even from a distance I can tell they are much better at fiberglass joining than I can ever hope to do. BuT if you got close it was already gel coated. Would be nice to know how everything is so exceptionally clean, and not just because of your visit. Explains the blue film protective coating on most finished pieces. They don't pressure wash with water like I see so many people inexplicably do. Maybe they do in those outside not fully enclosed assembly areas. Was expecting to see something totally different. Factories in South Africa, and in France look like one huge cluster (insert expletive here) in the very rare instances you get to tour their assembly areas. Trade secrets is the excuse they give for not ever wanting anybody to video the huge mess, and deplorable working conditions. Looking forward to inspecting a Cat once one reaches Murica'. I would have chosen to build my Cat in Vietnam. Can't fault you choosing beautiful Annapolis, even with all it's limitations.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

The city looks a bit different now. I visited there in 1968 and 1969. I was stationed at Long Binh US Army base which was nearby. Beautiful country but it was very backward and dangerous at the time.

[@kejung1]

Great video!

[@comeandtravel1]

I've been to Saigon and it is beautiful. Looks like a great hotel!

[@kenutton992]

Enjoyed video.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

I was wondering if you'd be eating pho in this video. It's phoking delicious! Very cool seeing the factory. Looking forward to the next one.

[@MJSailing]

That's really funny, haha. I really liked it! Ended up having it for breakfast each morning at our hotel.

[@allmomomosthomebus3895]

@@MJSailingI believe it's traditionally a breakfast food in Vietnam. But great any time.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

Ruby rose ll is bei g built there too! But it's a seawind.

[@leewahler3058]

Are you using the same boat nav/control electronics as the boatyard?

[@jlsinchina]

Excellent!

[@56thSPSk970]

Exciting times.... Not the Vietnam i remeber, lol.

[@ED3]

Awesome.

[@Charlie1776]

I was just in HCM City a few days ago, would have loved to have met you!

[@MJSailing]

Got back about two weeks ago, but that would have been nice.

[@Charlie1776]

@@MJSailing beautiful city, I hope you got to see some things. I’m visiting several cities and areas, very beautiful country.

[@leewahler3058]

I assume the boatyard makes sub-assemblies which are inserted as needed

[@bird718]

that hotels nice

[@MJSailing]

Yeah, they put us in such a great spot!! The view of the river PLUS the infinity pool!

[@handaferguson]

Great Job!!! Thank You… :-)

[@leewahler3058]

Where does the yard get its panels from, or do they make their own?

[@Chris-NZ]

Really interesting ,😀

[@AustinBoil]

Looks a little different than when I was there during the war in 67, 68, & 69! Interesting to see the build progression, great tour. Safe travels.

[@SteelDoesMyWill]

Very long flight... totally worth it :-)

[@MJSailing]

On the way back we had a 22 hour layover in Dubai. That REALLY helped to break up the flight.

[@DuckshotProductions]

Dang this a awesome video!

[@paytonsmith2565]

I'm curious if you guys are having second thoughts about your diesel engines having seen that everyone else is opting for the hybrid engines?

[@MJSailing]

We would have loved to do a hybrid option from the beginning, but the simple truth is we can't afford it. The upgrade to go hybrid is around 80k. For our one year old diesel Yanmars, we paid 7k. Quite the difference. 😉

[@paytonsmith2565]

@@MJSailing Totally makes sense. I had no idea the price difference was that high. Also, I expect there's something to be said for the simplicity of straight diesel from a maintenance and reliability standpoint.

[@waterwonderland5667]

What's the cost difference between them building the boat vs. doing it yourself? Would the market value of a DIY build boat would be less than a factory built one?

[@MJSailing]

Yes, a factor built boat should have a higher value if comparable equipped. The cost for us to build it ourselves will work out to around $300,000 and a factory built boat would be $650-700k.

[@jamarie1972]

Early for this one

[@MJSailing]

Thanks for clicking right away - we hope you enjoy this one!

[@leewahler3058]

Are you using the same brand of motors as the boatyard?

[@MJSailing]

We have a set of twin diesel Yanmar engines that we got off a 2019 Antares.

[@Kevin15301]

Nice tour! Have you seen anything that you are going to incorporate that you had not thought of? Are you doing the hybrid? Jess should be deciding on the laundry.

[@MJSailing]

Jessica (me) has decided on the laundry and does not want a washing machine aboard, lol. Not necessary for just the two of us. We would love to go hybrid, but unfortunately it is not in our budget right now (maybe in 5 years?). Matt has had a lot of fun poking around the raised helm station for ideas of what we should do....and we're contemplating doing the bench in the cockpit by the sill, since we also do not have the island table. 😃❤

[@gregkuyava9335]

during your tour of the factory, why were no workers around??

[@huwrobertson9916]

the most first world video ever, how many bags of rice could you buy for the coast of that hull? i'll bet not as many hungry people you flew over to get to see you new boat, i'm happy you love your new boat but....