Sailing catamarans YouTube Videos
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We Hit the Jackpot!: For Real this Time! (S2 E72)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we actually hit the jackpot! Back in October 2020 we heard about another Mahe 36 that was beached and in a bad condition. We took the trip to the south coast of the Dominican Republic to check it out and try to buy...![HOW WE PLAN OUR ROUTES & GETTING BOARDED AT THE SEA on our Leopard 45 Catamaran [Ep.21]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/pg1RESslPn4/maxresdefault.webp)
HOW WE PLAN OUR ROUTES & GETTING BOARDED AT THE SEA on our Leopard 45 Catamaran [Ep.21]
As we wrap up our time at Hilton Head Island, SC, come join us as we push through the fears of sailing through the night and tackle two all-night passages on our continued journey South to warmer climates! We see first hand the incredible importance of t...
PAINTING FAILS NIGHT VISION & PERSONAL BEST//Dodging Weather & New Logo-Episode 25
This week Dauntless gets a shiny new coat of paint on her hulls and a brand new bow logo. Saddle up for some long nights and lots and lots of rain! We used the same AlexSeal primer, top coat and roll additive as we did on the coach roof (video linked below...![BOAT ACCIDENT!! Hull Cleaning DO’S & DON’TS [Ep.20]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/idr1VTFpRnA/maxresdefault.webp)
BOAT ACCIDENT!! Hull Cleaning DO’S & DON’TS [Ep.20]
"One hand for you, one for the boat” is not just a cute poem, it’s something we all need to keep in mind when spending time on a boat. In less than 9 months we’ve seen or heard of 4 boat accidents, all of which could have been prevented including the...![Q & A with Yacht Insurance Broker: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOAT INSURANCE [Ep.18]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/90WBiuvSqbk/maxresdefault.webp)
Q & A with Yacht Insurance Broker: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOAT INSURANCE [Ep.18]
You’ll want to be armed with this info because it WILL make a massive difference in the broker you work with, the policy you decide on and the amount of $$$ you’ll pay! Picking out your boat is exciting and fun! You can hardly wait to get out on th...
CATAMARAN DESIGN: Why Are Some Catamarans Safer Than Others? Ep. 4.
Welcome to part 4 of our catamaran design series, where we discuss righting moment and structural strength. Righting Moment and structural strength of Catamarans is important to understand the possibility of a catamaran capsizing and whether it is suitab...![SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS of Our Floating Home OFFSHORE CATAMARAN Part 2-Leopard 45 Walkthrough[Ep.16]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/IG7RY394y6E/maxresdefault.webp)
SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS of Our Floating Home OFFSHORE CATAMARAN Part 2-Leopard 45 Walkthrough[Ep.16]
In the world of sailing catamarans there are many brands and options but very few get it right when it comes to comfort and style while still having performance. Join us in this final interior tour segment as we walk the Port cabins, view spacious storage...![Detailed Interior Tour of Our Floating Home (Part 1) – New Leopard 45 Catamaran Walkthrough [Ep.15]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Ya1uC18acPU/maxresdefault.webp)
Detailed Interior Tour of Our Floating Home (Part 1) – New Leopard 45 Catamaran Walkthrough [Ep.15]
The selection of which brand sailing catamaran you’ll choose to sail the world is a big decision usually based on the criteria of safety, comfort and speed. Capable of holding over a ton of fresh water and more than 5 months supply of food (definitely n...![How We Outfitted Our Catamaran For Offshore Sailing & Comfort- Leopard 45 Walkthrough w/Cost [Ep.13]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/jsAHUI3SRNs/maxresdefault.webp)
How We Outfitted Our Catamaran For Offshore Sailing & Comfort- Leopard 45 Walkthrough w/Cost [Ep.13]
When buying a new boat you might think you can take delivery and just go, but it turns out there are many, many decisions to be made before you can set sail. In this video we share in detail the systems and options we selected from the Leopard Factory wh...
CATAMARAN DESIGN: Daggerboards on Catamarans | Essential Catamaran Knowledge Ep. 2
Daggerboards. Do you really need them on a cruising cat? Or is just for all the racers? In the second of our Technical Tuesday series on Catamaran design we continue our interview with the naval architect and discuss whether they are actually worth the cos...
How To: Build a Fibreglass Hard Top for a Hurricane Damaged Catamaran Pt1 (S2 E15)
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we show we how to build a mold for a fibreglass hard top! It is a very long process but we are getting there. We went to the hardware store here in Luperon and found all our supplies for the job. Davy has be...![Part 1. SHAKEDOWN CRUISE on our New Leopard 45, Sailing From Miami to Key Largo, FL [Ep.7]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/JJxaUxV9hbc/maxresdefault.webp)
Part 1. SHAKEDOWN CRUISE on our New Leopard 45, Sailing From Miami to Key Largo, FL [Ep.7]
Although work on our boat hasn’t been completed, we take a break and set out to open sea to stretch OliLuki’s sea legs and see what she can do. Captain Richard Widmann is with us to help get us settled into our new floating home and share his insights...![Finally Moving Aboard Our Leopard Cat, Now Getting Our After-Market Installations [Ep.5]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/EnZqylvkd6Y/maxresdefault.webp)
Finally Moving Aboard Our Leopard Cat, Now Getting Our After-Market Installations [Ep.5]
If you’re planning to setup a boat for “Blue Water Sailing” (off-shore cruising), closing on your boat is just the beginning. Join us in this episode as we move aboard SV OliLuki and begin aftermarket work with installations of Solar, Watermaker and...![First Time Sailing On Our New Cat – Sea Trial, Orientation & Getting The Keys After 21 Months [Ep.4]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/apIHH6s0iy8/maxresdefault.webp)
First Time Sailing On Our New Cat – Sea Trial, Orientation & Getting The Keys After 21 Months [Ep.4]
If you’ve ever wondered as we have what Closing Day is like on a new boat….this episodes for you! Join us as we FINALLY take our first step aboard our new Leopard 45 Catamaran, head out to open sea for our Sea Trial, raise the sails, go through System...