Sailing Electra
In late 2021 we bought a 1976 Catalac 9M catamaran sight unseen that had been wasting away on land for years. Flew to Europe to go check it out and discovered the engines were seized, the wiring a death trap and every through hull valve crumbled when touched. I'd been building ebikes and scooters for years and decided I'd repower it as an electric. My wife and I spent 4 months peeling away all the rot, and pulling out all the wiring so we could start again from scratch. Eight months of very hard work in some icy cold weather and the boat was finally ready for the water. It now has two 6kW electric outboards, 3200W of solar and a 14.4kwh lithium battery bank. We've taken it from Croatia where we bought it, to Venice and then all the way through Croatia, back to Italy and now to Greece where we are today. We run everything off solar, the motors, cooking, making water and heating it, we even have a washing machine and dishwasher! We love this boat 🙂
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In late 2021 we bought a 1976 Catalac 9M catamaran sight unseen that had been wasting away on land for years. Flew to Europe to go check it out and discovered the engines were seized, the wiring a death trap and every through hull valve crumbled when touched.
I'd been building ebikes and scooters for years and decided I'd repower it as an electric.
My wife and I spent 4 months peeling away all the rot, and pulling out all the wiring so we could start again from scratch.
Eight months of very hard work in some icy cold weather and the boat was finally ready for the water.
It now has two 6kW electric outboards, 3200W of solar and a 14.4kwh lithium battery bank.
We've taken it from Croatia where we bought it, to Venice and then all the way through Croatia, back to Italy and now to Greece where we are today.
We run everything off solar, the motors, cooking, making water and heating it, we even have a washing machine and dishwasher!
We love this boat 🙂
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Sailing to Corfu, my new Favourite City!
In this episode, we take our solar electric yacht to Corfu, one of the Ionian's most beautiful destinations. With its winding old streets, Venetian architecture and all the great walks, it's a place that quickly got under my skin. We're cruising the Ionian Islands our DIY solar ele...
A Typical Day on Our Electric Boat | Two Rock Bay to Sivota
What does a typical day look like when your boat runs on sunshine? In this episode, we leave our new favourite anchorage, Two Rock Bay, and head for Sivota, another of the Ionian treasure, but for completely different reasons. We motor the whole way using power generated by the sun, then settle in...
We Found the Best Beach Bar in Greece!
We sailed into Two Rock Bay… and discovered the best beach bar in all of Greece! Two Rock Bay also became our favourite anchorage ever, with it's crystal clear water full of sea life, hidden caves to explore, beautiful beaches, and what we honestly believe is the best beach bar in the whole c...
Turtles, Sea horses and our Only fans
Charter boats always head straight out of the Ambracian gulf, which is a real pity, as it has some truly special places to visit. In this video we head to Buffalo Island where we're greeted by the local turtle welcoming committee. The next day Vonitsa raises the stakes with sea horses, trott...
The “tame” wild boar of Atokos
What starts as a peaceful sail from Vathy becomes a hilarious showdown with Atokos' legendary tame wild boar. They are, thankfully, really friendly, and he is absolutely convinced our dinghy belongs to them. After we negotiate with our tusked visitors, I reveal a new tactic to get Candice ful...
Candice Will Cut Your Hair Free, If You Do This…
We explore some of the chartering hotspots on Lefkada, Meganisi, and Ithaka in the southern Ionian, gate crash a wedding and run into Mark Zuckerberg's yacht. PLUS: Candice had an idea, she'll give you a FREE haircut… on your own boat, provided you collect two bags of trash first. So you...
Can we beat a 45 foot diesel catamaran on our 30 foot electric cat #electricboat #diesel
Two boats travelling in the same direction means it's a race! Our friends Ed and Scarlett on their beautiful Fontaine Pajot Elba 45 had to put in fuel after leaving Corfu, which gave us a head start to get to Sivota. They're much faster than us, but were they fast enough to make up for t...
Sailing to Tranquil Bay to see the Nidri Waterfalls
In this episode, we sail our solar electric yacht into the calm waters of Tranquil Bay in Nidri, Lefkada, one of the most peaceful anchorages in the Ionian Islands. After dropping anchor, we hike up the hillside to the magical Nidri Waterfalls. The trail takes us through rocky streams and lush sc...
Solar Sailing the Ionian Islands via the Lefkada Canal
In this episode, we take our solar-powered boat out to sea for the very first time this season as we head toward the Ionian Islands. Along the way, we navigate the Lefkada Canal, another first first, with Niles happily floating through the experience on a high thanks to some meds! Once through, we...
Our electric boat just got faster!
In this episode, we take our first trip off the season on our solar powered boat, heading toward the charming town of Vonitsa. Somehow it seems like we're faster this season, and I try to figure out why. Later with 35 knot winds on the way, we make the call to pull anchor and find safer she...
Candice’s Secret: She Loves Boat Work!
The last few steps before we get back into the water, phew. Between sanding, painting, and tackling those inevitable DIY jobs, I even end up making some pretty big holes in the boat. Candice lets slip a secret: she actually enjoys boat work... And then the time comes to splash for our third seaso...
Electric Boating in the Cold & a Trip to a Bond Villain’s Lair
We head out on a winter road trip to the famous Bond villain's lair from For Your Eyes Only, the incredible Monasteries if Meteora. Later we take an off season journey on our solar electric yacht. We enjoy quiet anchorages, cold winds, and see how our electric system handles shorter winter day...
The REAL Cost – 1 Year Living & Cruising on an Electric Boat
Can you afford to go sailing in the Med? Most likely, I found our costs way better than expected! In this video, I break down our actual costs of 1 year living and cruising on our fully electric catamaran, covering thousands of miles through Italy, Croatia, and Greece. Starting on the hard in just ...
