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We Finally Fixed the Worst-Looking Part of Our Boat Ep. 277
After months of projects, upgrades, and hard work, Zephyr 2.0 is finally starting to become the boat we’ve always dreamed of. This episode takes us to the Bahamas where James tackles one of the biggest transformation projects yet. Out goes the tired old lazy bag and in comes a beautiful new custom ...
We Somehow Made It To The Bahamas…Then The Boat Work Started – Ep.276
In our last episode we splashed the boat and moved her to a new marina… and now somehow we’re already in the Bahamas?! Things moved fast after that. My dad flew out to help James bring our new catamaran all the way from a freezing North Carolina down to the Bahamas. Unfortunately the cameras didn’t...
Our New Boat Finally Hits The Water – Ep. 275
After weeks of preparation, stress, and problem-solving, our new Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 finally goes back in the water for the very first time. In this episode, James prepares the boat for launch day, checks the systems once she splashes, and attempts the first proper move to a new marina… even...
The Reality of Getting This Boat Ready – Ep. 274
After 13 months away from sailing, stepping back into boat life has been a lot more intense than expected. In the last episode, we shared our return to YouTube after selling our Beneteau Oceanis 43 and buying an older boat in hopes of building a more sustainable future on the water. But the realit...
We Disappeared For 13 Months…Then This Happened – Sailing Zephyr – Ep. 273
After 13 months away from Youtube and life at sea, we are finally back.....and heaps has changed. We didn't plan to be gone this long, yet stepping away from sailing has turned into a much bigger pause than expected. Over the past year we sold out Beneteau Oceanis 43, stepped back from life...
BOAT LIFE equals BOAT WORK… NOTHING is EVER EASY?? Ep 412
Living on a boat is an emotional rollercoaster. Why is it every time we haul out things don't go as planned... www.sailingnandji.com We have had an amazing last 15 months, sailing over 10,000 nautical miles, crossing the vast Indian Ocean, exploring some seriously remote places, traversing the...
After Warranty Repairs… It’s Back? How Many Times Has This Been Repaired?!
Now that our Leopard 45 Catamaran is out of the water and things are more settled, work is well and truly underway. We have lots of boat jobs planned for this hurricane season, some big, some small. This episode outlines some of the boat work we need to do, after the extensive warranty repairs that...
Small Catamaran or Big Monohull…BUYING a USED Boat and We Have NO Clue What We WANT – Ep. 272
We are looking to buy another boat and we have no clue what to buy! Buying a boat whether it´s new or used can be an overwhelming process. And even after 6 years of sailing around the world on our 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43...we still have no idea what we want. Go for a big monohull or a small catam...
Total Rebuild of the Bows of Our “New” Leopard 45 Catamaran
In a previous video I promised to show the repairs of the crossbeam so here they are. For those of you who have watched before, it not only shows how the crossbeam saga continued, but also gives you an insight into why we have such respect for Nino's skills. Repairing the crossbeam box and bow...
Ex Robertson & Caine Employee Speaks His Truth on Leopard Catamaran Construction
A former Robertson & Caine employee shares his experiences of working in the factories. This video and his opinions speak for themselves. Robertson & Caine are the boat builder who partner with Leopard Catamarans. They are independent companies who are now ultimately owned by different inve...
Crossbeam Cracking, Broken Dry Glass – What Forced Us to the Shipyard | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN REVIEW
It's not clickbait, the crossbeam of our Leopard 45 catamaran was cracking out of the hull... WATCH THE REBUILD PROCESS HERE: We set out on this journey with a dream to explore the world from our very own sailing home, choosing to do it young because time and youth are two of the most valuab...
Structural Hull Crack… What is a New Yacht Warranty Worth?
This week I share a warranty issue found down in the port bilge - a crack in the hull above the keel. What's unique about this one? Well it was addressed at the very end of last year by the second repairs team which was entirely made up of Moorings and Robertson & Caine staff. As such, i...
We Know We’re Sailing Fast When Our Dog’s Ears Are Flapping Like Crazy – Ep. 271
In today’s episode, we’re taking the boat out for an epic sail from our slip in the Bahamas (lucky us, right?) to Guana Cay! We’re excited to check out what all the fuss is about at Grabbers and Nippers on a Sunday Funday. It’s a day full of sailing, cruising with friends, and even docking the boat!...
Chain Plate Fail, Roof Breaks Up, Warranty Crumbling & More… | NEW LEOPARD CATAMARAN EXPERIENCE
This week I round up 5 more warranty issues discovered on our Leopard Catamaran that were worked on during our time in the shipyard in Trinidad. It is all part of the final stage of my Leopard Catamaran review series which details our experience after buying a new boat. For behind the scenes or rea...
Let’s Get This Boat on a Lean: Epic Sailing Through the Bahamas! – Ep. 270
We’ve finally arrived in the Bahamas, and it’s as incredible as we remembered! The blue water is calling, and we couldn’t be more excited to explore. We find some secluded anchorages and untouched beaches, enjoying perfect sailing conditions with plenty of wind and smooth seas—just what we need to g...
Cracks, Voids, Dry Fiberglass & Damaged Hull Sections – Yes That Bad! | NEW Leopard Catamaran Review
In the next part of our review of buying a new boat from Leopard Catamarans, I address the vertical hull cracks that were present on our bows and transoms. I show you what was discovered when they were ground back in the shipyard in South Africa and how the subsequent repairs were messed up and had ...
New Leopard Catamaran Windows CRACKED, BROKEN & LEAKING | Our Disaster
As you watch share any thoughts, observations or questions down in the comments - YouTube's algorithm loves it and I promise, I read them all! FLEX TAPE: This is an affiliate link meaning if you purchase it the channel gets a commission while costing you nothing. We are genuinely impressed w...
Wing-on-Wing Sailing and a Bridge Fail on Our Way to Florida – Ep. 269
Join us as we leave the boatyard behind in North Carolina and make our way down the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) to Charleston, SC. After dealing with a frustrating bridge delay, we finally head out into the Atlantic Ocean, aiming for Fernandina Beach, Florida. Along the way, we enjoy perfect wing-on...
Emergency Haul Out: Fixing Our Boat’s Shaft Seal & Coupling to Stop Us Sinking – Ep. 268
In this week´s video, we are at the Zimmermans Boatyard in NC for an emergency haul-out! Our mission? To replace Zephyr´s coupling and shaft seal as quickly as possible to stop our saltwater leak that held us back on our journey south. We are joined by the lead marine mechanic who walks us through t...
Review Sneak Peak, Corrosion Update, Cruising Plans & What’s Up!
Rather than leaving you hanging for a week here's a behind the scenes look at what's going on around SV Liger! → Sneak Peak at the next Leopard Catamaran review video → Major events going on in St Martin → Around the boat & Travel Sketch → See the joyful SXM Paws animal shelter →...
Engine Flooding Disaster on Zephyr: The Worst Problem We’ve Faced Yet! – Ep. 267
This episode is jam-packed! Not only do we leave beautiful New Bern, where we spent the hurricane season, but we also run into the worst problem we’ve ever had on Zephyr. As you can probably guess from the thumbnail, we take on saltwater in the engine compartment. We spend a couple of days bailing w...
Stinking Seawater & Broken – Leopard Catamaran Front Door FAIL!
This is the start of the final Leopard Catamaran and Robertson & Caine new boat buying review series, restrictions are off, it's time to start off with the famous forward cockpit door. When considering catamaran designs, having a front door to a forward cockpit is just one of those things ...
New Boat Buying Saga | The Final Chapter Begins
Unfortunately Trent and the other side couldn't come to a reasonable agreement in a reasonable time frame. Apparently a partial refund isn't worth their time to discuss. Due to the boat and issues not being rectified in anything resembling a reasonable time frame, I am drawing the line a...