When building a boat, it is the little things that matter. Indications of a quality build that give you confidence in the whole build.
So for those of you considering buying a boat, whether new or used, check this one tiny detail before deciding if the qua...
The first step of any boat build is building the hull. In this week's episode we show you the third Seawind 1370 in build, demonstrating the first stage of a boat build. We also take you on a tour of our local neighbourhood and go on a mission to buy some ...
This week we're answering the critical question: what happens if you crash the boat? This is a rare but extremely serious situation and can have dire consequences if the boat is not built with collisions in mind. Seawind manager Mike takes us through the c...
Welcome to a whirlwind tour of Ruby Rose 2 and her progress! We have a lot to catch up on so let's jump straight in. Timestamps are below.
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Welcome to another catamaran build episode! This week we're taking a deep dive into the deck of Ruby Rose 2 but first we need to work out what the heck we're looking at... The whole deck is upside down and back to front so it takes a bit of detective work ...
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The build of Ruby Rose 2 is moving to the next stage which means she's one step closer to being a fully built catamaran. Today we're seeing the furniture inserts going into the hull- hope you enjoy this one!
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This week we head out with our friends Lucy and Khanh to enjoy some Vietnamese cuisine. Nick tells them to order whatever they want, figuring how bad could it be?
We also have an awesome day at the factory observing the infusion of hull 3, and we take a ...
This week we're touring Ruby Rose 2 and taking a look at the furniture inserts and how they're bonded into the hull. We also get a chance to talk to the Seawind 1370 Production manager and he tells us the next stages of the RR2 build.
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This week we're back at the Seawind factory taking a tour of the boat builds. Nick takes us through a detailed update of the progress of the Seawind 1370 build and we reflect on the reasons why we get special access to the factory.
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Welcome to our boat joinery masterclass where you will learn EVERYTHING about how boat furniture is made (or... at least how it should be made!) as we take you on an in depth tour of the Seawind factory and discuss the interior furniture construction proce...
Ruby Rose 2 is getting closer and closer to launch, and we are so excited!
This week we look at the small but important details that are so important for us. After seven years living on board, we know what we want and also what we need in an ocean going v...
Hey everyone! Welcome to this week's episode where we do a deep dive into the installation of our engines and sail drives. We've specced the 57hp Yanmar Engines with the SD60 sail drives for Ruby Rose 2, sourced from Navela, and today we're seeing why they...
We're continuing our monohull review series with a boat tour and review of the Moody 41DS. This is a really interesting boat, and unlike anything else on the market. The design takes inspiration from trawlers such as the Nordhavn and catamarans, but it is ...
Today we are reviewing the Hallberg Rassy 400, a brand new model from the Swedish yacht builder Hallberg Rassy, known for their quality passagemakers. Hallberg Rassy's are often the boat of choice amongst sailors who want to circumnavigate and/or sail high...
Welcome to this week's episode where we are looking at the Swan 48 monohull. Swan Yachts have a long pedigree of building classic and solid racing yachts and have won many prestigious sailing races. However, in recent years the design has changed to someth...
Welcome to our dockside tour and review of the Discovery 48 (or is it 480?). This episode we take a look at the boat that was supposed to be RR2- we always intended to upgrade to a bigger Southerly, and this really is the perfect monohull for us.
If only ...
Welcome to our boat tour and review of the Hanse 418, a Production boat with great performance, a high level of comfort and some lovely internal living space. The more I looked at this boat, the more I liked it.
DO Consider this boat if:
You want an affo...
Welcome to our boat tour and review of the Hallberg Rassy 57. This really is the ultimate go-anywhere cruiser. You wanna sail to Patagonia or do the North West passage? This should be on your shortlist. Conversely, she would be just as happy sailing the Ca...
The one you've been waiting for- what's happening with the Ruby Rose 2 build? This week we bring you an update, which is a milestone event: the demoulding of the deck and a tour of this crucial structure. It's amazing to see our new boat start to truly tak...
Welcome to our final monohull review! We're finishing up with the Dehler 42, a racer-cruiser with a loyal following and significant pedigree. This boat is designed for speed, but there's also a nod to style and comfort down below. If you love the feel of w...
Welcome to this week's episode! Today we're taking a walk-through hull 1 and checking out the cabinetry mockups. This allows us to see exactly how much storage we'll have in Ruby Rose 2 and the shape and size of our furniture in the hulls. Slowly seeing ou...
Today's episode we take a look at the de-moulding of the carbon coachroof, which is going to be one of our biggest weight-saving items. We discuss how much weight this will save and why it's so important. Enjoy!
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This week we have a huge milestone event in the catamaran build- the deck is going on the first Seawind 1370! This is a nail biting, but hugely important step and at long last, it's taking place. We also see the carbon coachroof lifted onto its stand using...
Welcome to another catamaran build episode! This week hull #1 is starting to come together with the coachroof, deck and hulls finally assembled. There's still a long way to go, but it's amazing that we're starting to see just how RR2 will look and feel. Ra...
This week we're diving into the world of rigging! Specifically we're talking about rigging on multihulls- so, catamarans and trimarans. We discuss with the experts the benefits and pitfalls of alumimium masts vs carbon masts and fixed masts vs rotating mas...
This week Terysa is taking over! We get a detailed walk through with Mike from Seawind as he takes us through the build updates and progress, as well as pointing out important details. This is a whirlwind tour of the factory and hulls 1 and 2 so strap your...
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This week we get a chance to see what Nick is doing in Vietnam while not filming the boat build- and it may surprise you!
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This is always a nervous moment- the demoulding of a new hull. From watching the mould break away from the hull, to seeing the entire structure being moved overhead onto its support stands, there's a lot that can go wrong. We also get a Ruby Rose 2 update ...
Welcome to another instalment of the Ruby Rose 2 build. As is often the case, we're closely following hull #1's progress and today marks a big step forward as the team install the trifold door carbon bulkheads. This is one of the more difficult pieces of e...
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Today we have a structure called the targa arch, which looks very simple and straightforward but is actually a very complicated piece and has taken the team a long time to design. But at last it's complete and it looks fanta...
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Today we're discussing the ultimate catamaran conundrum: storage vs weight. While having good storage is imperative for any cruiser, particularly those who liveaboard, there is always the concern that too much weight will ef...
Welcome to this week's episode! Today we're looking at one of the moment important parts of the boat, and it's something most people will never actually look at: the steering mechanism. Nick spoke at length during our catamaran review series about the impo...
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Today we're answering your burning questions about the ruby rose 2 catamaran build. These questions were submitted by our amazing Patrons, so a big thank you to them!
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Welcome to this week's episode! We're getting an in-depth tour of hull 1 and all its build updates, from the galley to the cabinetry. Hope you enjoy it!
00:00 Intro
00:45 Galley tour
03:10 Cockpit and helm
08:38 Master cabin
11:43 Guest hull
15:51 A glim...
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We're taking a look at the progress that's taken place over the past week on hull 1 and the biggest update is inside the master cabin. We take a look at the cabinetry and joinery that's going in and Nick gives us his thoughts...
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