The Ultimate Expedition Catamaran: NAHOA 55

A whole new chapter is about to begin for Sailing Nahoa! This Expedition Catamaran is going to be one hell of a machine designed for cruising the worlds ocean with speed, safety and comfort. SO MUCH More to share but here are the links mentioned in the video:

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Ben. Ashley. Willa. Bodhi.

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Children's bedrooms 🧐
Build for a double bed...but put singles in use the extra floor area for play learn, own space to grow 😄🙏

[spacewalktraveller]

Congratulation on your new boat. Great to hear that you are going Aluminium, much better than composite hulls. You should have a look at Barefoot Doctors Sailing Youtube channel. They are getting a Portofino 52 Aluminium sailing Catamaran made. Personally I think it's the best looking Catamaran in its class. They have a 45 and a 52 model and the 45 model is very well priced. They had a 50 foot Leopard Catamaran that burnt down, so that is why they went Aluminium. I wish you all the best with your new boat.

[alexmacleod]

I'm in Port Hardy B.C., been watching you two for a long time now. I work in the logging industry as a mechanic. Spent alot of time working on aluminum argo crew Aluminum electrolysis is pure EVIL!!!. But it is totally manageable. Don't just change your zincs on time schedule, keep an eye on them all the time, strange things happen in the world of electrolysis.
This next one is super Electrical wiring / electrical fields must never ever ever be allowed near the aluminum structure. This is absolutely huge. Stray electric Current can chew thru aluminum. Building a new boat you have advantage of making sure all electrical wiring is isolated from the structure. Do the best to make sure all electrical / electronic equipment and connections are dry.
Electrolysis totally sux but it is manageable, many of the crew boats around here are well into their 40's

[goinhot]

Okay I love you guys!!! I quit watching “The OKelly’s” because they wanted a $100.00 a hour consulting fees, and they’ve been a year and haven’t been able to find a boat ! The “Gone with the Wynns” has turned into nothing but advertising so I feel that I just paid for there boat plus they haven’t had a good video in over a year my opinion.. but you guys are the real deal you’re not getting sucked into this going fast in a super light boat and losing your yachts strengthen integrity. Good job and safer for all of you on board …You do your homework you study and have a great head on your shoulders!!! I would follow you in your footsteps in a heartbeat tell your builder I’m gonna probably buy a boat just like yours when you’re done. Carry on the good work to great videos and I really enjoy seeing you. Thank you again.

[Michael-dhsw]

I saw this and I thought this looks like a de Villiers design. And then you go ahead and it really is a de Villiers.
This is going to be the most interesting "Youtuber boat build" for the coming years.

[mrm]

Very wise decision. "Alluring Arctic" and "Barefoot Doctors" channels went that way too. The benefits of these boats far outweigh the negatives and I truly hope more sailors in future can afford to convert to aluminum boats. I am so happy for you.🎉❤🇿🇦

[llgee]

Brilliant.. yes an (A) aluminium cat with a junk rig .. I hope I’m correct because my hubby thinks it is a ketch rig . But I hope it’s a junk Just brilliant!!!

[ghotiiii]

Sounds great. Just remember what puts food on the table: CONTENT. One of my favourite vlogs (who, incidentally, had an aluminium expedition boat) decided to build their own performance catamaran and, for the last few years, all their content has consisted of them in shed, gathering dust and wrinkles (and they're still well over a year away from getting on the water). Most subscribers are, like me, poor 'schlubs' with nine to five jobs, who watch your videos as we eat lunch at our desks, dreaming of the freedom and adventure that you show us, and which we will not have the time or money to fulfill until we're retired and too old to enjoy. We are loyal, but don't forget us: Keep that content coming until the boat is built and we, cent by cent, will help you pay for it.

[tommygunz]

Congrats guys the new cat sounds awesome. Good choice with the aluminum….. You guys deserve a new boat…….

[SimDings]

Love you decision of focusing on maintainability, as you do at lot of the boat jobs yourself, while raising two kids at the same time.

[nigelwatkins]

and if you have to trust a boatbuilder, Jacobs brothers for sure !!!

[ysesq]

ive owned aluminum boats for 10+ yrs and still do. the 3 things you need are - 1. a 1/4" thick hull or better - problem with this is hydraulic forming benders are needed and yards dont have them 2. plastic spacers or isolators between stainless bolts/hardware and the aluminum - yards cheap on these and boats get eaten and 3. a good TIG setup with engine driven DC tig and good equipment like a panoramaxx helmet with 2.5 lens. i wouldnt consider a boat without all 3. sadly aluminum does corrode and its not low maintenance -- just different maintenance. the first time your hull gets gouged and you need to tig 6061 you will learn that. and you will learn the joys of interprotect 2000e and non cuprous antifoul. also alu boats are noisy - you want eva foam and not wood everywhere.poke me if you want to chat.

[pirateracer]

Contact Paul and Sherryl Shard. You know these two canadians, I am sure. They surely have suggestions for you. They are currently building an aluminium boat. ( The Netherlands ) And CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING THE FUTURE BEST BOAT ON YOUTUBE OWNERS.

[hourtravellers]

So happens that we met Lex and Jo in Pangkor Marina in 2021 and admired their aluminum cat 😊 Amazing couple too.

[simonhantler]

youve just bought the best designed cat available, and believe me ive done my homework. good on ya.

[ianwhyte]

Nahoa 2.0 is a fantastic idea for your family. However Ben if you ever come close to loving this new boat more than you love Ashley please check yourself into a hospital.

[snafufubar]

Gone with the Wynns, sailing Ruby Rose, Tulas endless summer, la Vagabond and now you guys. Seems to be new boat year on YouTube. You should all get together somewhere tropic and compare boats.

[ianclark]

From a fellow Canadian, congratulations on being the most amazing parents. You aren't building a boat, you're building a home for your family that will allow them to experience the world. Congrats!!!!

[TDB]

Congratulations on the new aluminum yacht! Sounds very cool.

I have to admit, it’s getting harder to relate to all the YouTube channels now. Seems like everyone’s getting new multi million dollar yachts.

[tethysft]

Hi, I am in the process of building a 53foot aluminium monohull at KM-Yachtbuilders in Makkum, Holland. They build any expedition yacht you want and are absolute specialists. They build 2 Pelagic expedition yachts for Skip Novak so I am one hundred procent sure, they could help you. Not cheap but the best I think. Kind regards Tom Waes