One Year Living on a Motor Yacht - What's it like?

I tell you what its like to live on a motor yacht for one year!
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[simonburns]

Bobby, Without knowing your backstory, i.e. pilot, it constantly strikes me how professional and precise you are about your sailing. Well done and good luck !

[kaskl]

Living on the water with a variety of different lovely women seems like a nice life regardless whether it's a motor yacht or sailboat. Still living the dream.

[georgejenkins]

I remember you sitting in a chair in a empty house talking about your plans to do this, ,still going strong

[jetsett]

Thanks Bobby for some good information. Power vs wind. Enjoy your content!🤙🏼

[pfazey]

Hey Bobby, if you plan to cruise around the South Pacific, consider coming to Australia 🇦🇺. Queensland is beautiful in winter.

[sproctor]

Very informative thank you. Pilot to pilot.... My mentor... best barn stormer on the east coast said... he would drop everything to go liveaboard sailing again... Look forward to your new Cat.

[Grounded]

On the subject of fuel and marina costs. With a big enough fuel and ballast tanks (to compensate fuel usage), you can buy fuel tax-free at huge savings in many commercial ports. Then you can run a couple of generators alternative weeks. Maybe you have to register as a "survey vessel" to enjoy these commercial prices.

[INFINITY]

Solar and lithium are changing the way people go cruising. My choice is a power cat 50 to 80 feet covered in solar with a massive lithium power pack. As far as engines go, diesel with large generators seems to be preferred to electric drive, but that could very well change in the future. Carbon fiber/epoxy construction is the future of boat building - lighter-stronger-faster, when it becomes common place, prices won't be much higher than the glass boats of today, but they'll hold their value for decades. Enjoy your new boat.

[barelyafloatwithsteve]

Thank you ... Great Information ‼️
Have a Great Day and Stay Safe ‼️ 😊

[DetailxpertsNet]

Awesome comparison! Good luck to your Sail School too!

[rayray]

Who is building the CAT for you Bobby?

[jimpinkowski]

Bobby, I've enjoyed the Dark Side, but honestly miss the sailing - can't wait!

[franklinjackson]

Cheers Bobby. You are truly an inspiration

[ddmau]

BOBBIE, I HAVE A SHORT SLEEVE DRESS SHIRT FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT . THERE CALLED "JOHARI WEST " from AMAZON . I WEAR THEM 24/7, there called "BATIK " and they come from Tahiti . I get comments continually from people, I'm a tropical guy stuck in the Midwest . I had grown banana trees but gave em away due to winter closing in ! Love this channel ! BTW I also stroked 2018, nursing home, wheelchair, but now back on my feet . Christopher Cross, " SAILING" takes me to where I wanna be !

[intheride]

A solar, hybrid-electric, motor-sailing catamaran seems like it would be the best possible combination for the typical cruiser. ~200kwh of battery, ~20kw of solar, a 80hp diesel generator, and a single, large, inflatable wing, mainsail.

[johngildea]

Please let me know when you are sailing yours. I have a 1972 43 hatteras double cabin. Looking to get a little bigger. Love your boat and know the hatteras pretty well bought mine last april

[kevinstonerock]

Hey, Bobby. Over time I’ve investigated different modes of travel and at one point I watched videos about boondocking and living in a van. I’m not totally sure what channel I saw it on but they covered advanced solar panels and chargers that could provide enough power to charge the batteries and supply enough capacity to power electric heaters overnight. The company builds their own systems and they’re based in California. I was thinking the channel might have been cheep rvliving but I’m not completely sure. The panels took up about the space of the roof from the rear doors to just behind the front doors. I think they had different output capacities for the same footprint. If I can find the channel or the company name I’ll pass it on to you if you don’t beat me to it.
I’ve been trying to learn the ins and outs of what sailing would entail as well and the sailing actually looks more attractive than living in a van. The one drawback is I’m a lousy swimmer and it would take awhile to become proficient at it. If I did it would be better for me to have a mostly enclosed cockpit like Delos. I don’t know if you’ve ever delved into it but I’d been curious whether it’s possible for a sailboat to dock without an engine. I did searching and found there are videos out there that shows how it can be done. If I did sail I would like to be able to do it but from what I’ve seen it would need to have a couple crew members to pull it off. That would be a drawback since I tend to be a loner in many cases. But if I did it would be the ocean passage type. It’s kind of at odds with the requirements, I know, but it’s how I turned out.
I’ll look for the solar information though.

[jamesrhodes]

Thanks for that.
I was going to but a leopard 45 but I didn’t know if I wanted a power or wind cat.
Now I am certain. POWER. It’s worth the money. Family Fun.

[rayray]

I think your on the right path Bobby get back to the wind it is much more economic. Plus you seem to enjoy sailing a little more than the stink boats.

[MammaTaft]

Hi Bobby! Have you ever looked an Aquila motor cat? It’s got a ridiculously luxurious floor plan even in the 45ft model. I’m obsessed with them and I used to daydream about living on a Hatteras. Love your channel!