We bought a new boat in Costa Rica!! | The reality of buying a 2nd hand boat |

In this video we show you the reality of what its like to buy a 2nd hand boat thats in desperate need of love and attention.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Thank you for saving this Hammerhead. They are OUTSTANDING boats.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Thank you 🙏 We feel blessed to be in a position that allows us to give her a new life. For sure this girls going to be a sweet ride once we’ve finished with her 🤙😎

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

@@TrimaranSpirit I'm really glad she's in great hands. Good on ya, mates!

[@waynedoeblin6801]

Looking better each time you share👌🙂 They say resources aren’t plentiful in Costa,but I’m sure,somewhere further down the line,you will find everything you need to put the finishing touches on.Best wishes always 🙂

[@TrimaranSpirit]

True that 👍

[@pmorph]

I was worried (and surprised) about the condition of the wiring at the nav desk in 2020-- it was clearly a mess. The other thing that worried me was water coming through the engine hatch cover in the cockpit-- the engine clearly had a lot of rust and the only way I could see it coming in was from the top--the broker also wouldn't let me start the engine.... You guys are doing a magnificent job!

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Many thanks. You’re spot on she was in dire need of some love and attention. Motor actually runs well for the moment and she seems fairly sound apart from the large amount of rust. We’ve managed to clean her up ok for the moment and in the future will remove it, blast and paint it. All the best!

[@kankama1]

Looks great. In a KZbin world of inexperienced people adding extraneous guff to their boat it is so nice to see experienced sailors simplifying a classic tri. Well done. Just a quick question, are you going to use a different oil for protection after the WD40? IIRC WD40 is great at penetrating and dislodging rust but would not a dielectric grease or some heavier machine oil be better for preventing rust into the future. Anyway - looking forward to seeing her sailing again - I did get to see an interview with a previous owner on Fair Isle's channel (I think). She certainly seemed highly capable with trips to Greenland and Ireland.

[@kankama1]

Drake Paragon channel, not Fair Isle

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Thanks we did see that series it was great and gave us some insight into her early life. The engine is now being maintained regularly so we’ll keep it with the WD for now and when we get to Australia it’ll be pulled blasted and painted like new 👍

[@gefginn3699]

I admire your patience, determination, skill and direction. I'll follow along as you go. ⛵️🌴🌞

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Awesome thank you 🙏

[@restlessperson5258]

Great choice of words, “Unfuckingbelievable.”

[@TrimaranSpirit]

And it’s a word that’s been used a bit these past few months 😂

[@stingray6922]

Excellent work. Was the boat once named "Copper Mine" 😃. The cleaned areas, tidy wiring and sorted plumbing in the engine room are a vast difference to what was there originally.

[@alansmith2203]

As long as I have known this Chris White Hammerhead it was called "Avalanche".

[@TrimaranSpirit]

That name would definitely have suited her that’s for sure!!

[@HasbaraBuster]

Her original name was "Hecla" and she is a Transpac winner.

[@waterworldtrimaran544]

I love it, strip and throw every ppiece of extraneous gear get her back to her correct waterline and watch her fly. Thanks for the vids.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

That’s the plan 🤙

[@PN_48]

Info on Hammerheads is pretty hard to come by - thanks for sharing all this!

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Yeah there’s not a lot online. We plan to change that and to show how cool of an old design and boat they are 🤙

[@kanedean2230]

Spaghetti junction mate, love the Yanmar.!! Living my dream!! Kane

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Cheers buddy you better get out here and join us!!

[@olivierbesida2584]

happy to see that you are going back on the 7 seas on a nice trimaran!

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Many thanks it sure is good to be back floating again 🤙

[@olivierbesida2584]

@@TrimaranSpirit In bocca lupo!

[@JackTorr]

Great video mate

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Cheers Jack we’ve also been loving your series on China mate well done 👍

[@Jack-ne8vm]

With less cabinetry you have less hidden mold.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Less = More 🤙

[@fernandosousa4657]

I am so happy to see this amazing vessel in the hands of real sailors. Nothing was more upsetting for me than to see her turned into a puke barge (charter boat) out of Papagayo Marina. I felt like it was akin to turning a thoroughbred into a plow horse. As I commented before, she is the best boat I have ever sailed in short seas off Nicaragua. Safe, solid, fast and reliable in any sea state. Love that CW.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Couldn't agree more! 👍

[@Chief_Red_Cloud]

Jason & Claudia- I study these vids to soak up your knowledge.. thank u..

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Thank you for your input and positive comments they’re very much appreciated 🙏

[@grahamrichardson9613]

Im sure That Spirit will be undergoing a total transformation. Sad that anyone would let such a nice boat get so run down & just unloved..............until you found her that is

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Yeah it’s hard to believe people can invest money into a boat they just let sit?? The next few years will be fun that’s for sure 😀

[@kevbjork1]

I absolutely love your boat! I'll be subscribing.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Thanks we hope you enjoy following along and welcome aboard 👍

[@susanhaze150]

Congrats on the new Trimaran, i have looking at spirit and the many videos, but suddenly the videos stopped. Then i noticed your new purchase. well i hope to see many more of Spirit 11, it is one of my favorite trimaran. hope you publish updated vids soon.

[@markgumprecht2295]

I was always wondering what boat you guys would end up with. A Hammerhead 54, amazing! I lived in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and I talked to Chris a few times when sailing some of my small tri designs in the river near his house. I can’t wait see what she will be like after you get her all fixed up and out sailing!

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Many thanks the water is a small world and it seems these boats and Chris White have had a big impact on a lot of people’s lives.

[@acena]

I used to be docked behind that boat. Costa Rica is expensive place to buy boat parts and material.

[@pakkelly]

Wow, that is a lot of spaghetti! Were you able to get any salvage money out of all that old copper wiring? The engine compartment looks transformed. Great progress. You mentioned a 24 volt alternator. Will the engine use a 12 volt starter motor and battery but the “house voltage” be 24 Volt? (Pardon my ignorance.)

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Yes we’ll be running a 12v starter and a 24v house system and alternator. 12v starter battery is charged via DC/DC chargers and the 12v side is powered by DC/DC converters.

[@rumbepack]

You guys know how many hammerheads were made? Nice video btw.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Yes three in total. There’s this one Spirit, one in the US NE called Flying Fish and on in the UK called Three Cheers 👍

[@matt.newzealand]

Looking forward to following your journeys, including this all-important refit. Was it a Hammerhead you were specifically after - or did it tick enough boxes? Have always been a fan of Chris White’s designs - esp this trimaran.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Thanks for the comment. We wanted a larger Spirit and this boat ticked all those boxes. We hadn’t even thought about a hammerhead as they’re rarely listed for sale so when this one came up we jumped at the chance to view her. Once onboard we knew she was made for us :-)

[@walterwinn2842]

Ok now make a 6 minute video. This one was good 👍

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Glad you enjoyed it! There’s plenty more to come 🤙

[@susanhaze150]

When are we going to see the new upgraded interior? Would love to see the job that you have done so far.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Soon as they say all good things take time 😊

[@barenekid9695]

hope it was Cheap to buy.

[@TrimaranSpirit]

No boat is ever cheap! They either cost a lot of time, energy or money 😁

[@Juan-oy3fo]

1700 South Lincoln Street Siloam Springs

[@TrimaranSpirit]

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[@jc9474]

How do you get to the fire extinguisher in the engine room? Is there a hatch above it or something? Seems strange if that's the only access

[@TrimaranSpirit]

It’s an automatic extinguisher that is activated via temperature. We also carry eight portable extinguishers onboard and we have temp, Co2 and smoke detectors in the engine room, battery compartment, and electrical cupboard. Early detection is key for fighting fires onboard :-)

[@riggsfinn]

Are these old videos guys? Or a new Trimaran and sold the other?

[@TrimaranSpirit]

Little Spirit was sold back in 2019 and after four years of searching we found Spirit XL in Costa Rica in September last year.

[@riggsfinn]

@@TrimaranSpirit nice. Hey I noticed on the episode prior to crossing you’ve got a new range of new cordage. Looks all similar. What brand do you use or suggest?