Building An Electric Boat In South Africa?
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Sometimes it's ok to say yes to strangers. We jump in on a road trip with an enthusiastic stranger who offers to take us on a catamaran building journey through South Africa.
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Unexpected adventure, and saying yes to strangers, are ongoing themes for us. There is rarely a plan or any grand contemplation. We've done things we never dreamt of, in places we have never been to...all because we said ‘Yes’ to a stranger.
Today’s tale is another one of those YES stories.
This is all about that time we said yes to an enthusiastic British guy who offered to fly over to South Africa and show us where the best Catamarans are made.
We knew our sailboat Curiosity was made in South Africa, but we had no idea just how steeped in boat building the country is.
WHO ARE WE?
We’re Jason and Nikki Wynn. We been living off the grid and exploring the world for almost a decade.
Our first six years of travel were an epic road trip around North America.
Now we’re on a sailing voyage about the world. Did we have any previous sailing experience, of course not!
Neither of us is overly talented, smart, rich, lucky, or retired. But that doesn’t stop us from reaching far-flung destinations, having wild adventures, and managing everything that makes living aboard a moving vessel possible.
We’re two ordinary people that just so happen to live an extraordinary life.
Life is an adventure. Extraordinary moments out there for anyone willing, and wanting, to go after it. Ya know life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
And this is why we publish our lives on the world wide web. We share in hopes of inspiring you to find your adventure.
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From RV to sailboat we’ve lived off the grid for ten years and have learned a lot about renewable energy, creating safe drinking water and managing waste. You can learn more over on our website: www.gonewithth...
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WOW, Love the small manufactures and they rarely get recognition, thanks for highlighting them!!!
Congrats to those guys to invite you to see the awesome boats they build. Obviously, a brilliant move for one of these small boat builders to find a way to put the Wynns in one of their boats. You two are simply the best storytellers in this arena...another awesome episode.
I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know a tool to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow forgot my account password. I would love any help you can offer me.
@Keaton Joey Instablaster :)
Thank you
Such memories , I spent a winter of 1979 building boats near Cape Town/Strand , long before the cat revolution for a well known 2nd generation builder ( compass marine). It was a different time but the passion for everything south African was the same and their pride in their work .
Cheers Warren
Knysna is beautiful, and meeting Tom Whitby, who offered to introduce you to Rob Brennan, who built your Curiosity...fantastic side trip!
It is an incredible wealth of skill in the boating industry in Sth Africa and so glad to see Tom and James looking after you both.It is great to see South Africa holding on to it's manufacturing.I wish we could keep our boat building industry here in Oz.Cheers and thanks for a great video. Ross.
Being South African sailing in the Caribbean with a French built FP, it was an eye opener to learn this from my own home ground! I will look with a new perspective in the future.
South Africa is gorgeous! Loving the long locks Nikki❤️
Yeah, I am amazed at how quickly Nikki's hair seems to grow.
Again you guys are one of the best Cat. Sailing Chanels out there from the moment you decided to ditch the RV through today, WOW, so much pride, knowledge and courage. You take the time to show and teach and report and still keep humble and nice. Truly human being.
Stay that way, good look, stay safe, never change.
Take care, Pete
The wing sail was very cool. They've been using them on racing boats for some time now. It's inevitable that this technology will filter down to small yachts because it has so many advantages.
I hope the manufacturers consider to start transitioning away from diesel engines to electric motors and batteries with solar/wind turbines/hydroturbines. That would make the sailing experience even nicer with no emissions and quiet motoring.
They look very cool, but I don't know if they're a good fit for cruising - it doesn't seem like you could reef them (maybe I'm wrong)
Cyan Ogilvie The Wingsail has been around a very long time. In the 1990s there was a trimaran called the Walker Wingsail. To “reef”, it just reduced its angle to the wind. I read one if them went through a hurricane ok. (The Walker was a rigid wing, you couldn’t take it down.)
@@CyanOgilvie There are a few companies working on non-rigid wing sails made of cloth so reefing/furling is possible.
Hi guys - the cruising benefits of the wing sail are even better - it's stable, easy to instantly depower and reefs more easily than a normal sail as the membranes are flat cut. Shoot me an email on towhitby@gmail.com and I'll send you the reefing videos. Cheers
@@towhitby1 Stick some on youtube and share the link here
Tom seems like a great guy. Glad he reached out to you guys so you could have this wonderful experience. Looks like you are holding up well and making the best of your time in Fiji.
tom seems like a khunt for dropping that champagne cork and glass top into the canal
Amazing it took 2020 +++ years or so to design an engine bay for maintenance
That engine bay doesn't have any of the normal equipment in it. It's just the engine and a couple hoses. When that boat is kitted out for cruising the engine bay walls will be covered in all sorts of additional gadgets.
It's still better than most, for sure! But the luxurious space they're claiming is not realistic to an active boat.
Paul Smyers just when I thought mankind had taken a giant step....
@@paulsmyers203 I think most catamarans have more open space in their engine bays due to the distribution of single accoutrements, such as generators and watermakers, for extended blue water sailing.
Manta catamarans since 1993
@@paulsmyers203 that occurred to me too
Tom looks like a great guy. Classic 'Rupert' accent.
So lucky! I would love a tour around a boat building yard🤩. You guys are great, also a pleasure to tune in, I have the notifications on, so keep coming. Stay safe, stay healthy and happy ⚓⛵❤
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When good people do good things, good things and good people happen. Tom, like the guy that gave knowledge & food many episodes ago, with open hands to share.
Now I want a catamaran, those looked sweet! Happy Wynnsday everyone!
Thank you for sharing the St Francis 50. I represent the brand in North America and spent the last 1.5 years liveaboard sailing the SF50 from South Africa to Lake Superior and back to Caribbean. I wish the wind would have cooperated for you. As you experienced, her Lavranos design slips through the water.
For those interested, here is a thorough walkthrough of the - ruclips.net/video/u55PtqyCXQ0/видео.html
the title says "Building An Electric Boat" but no mention of an electric version and no info on the makers web site is there an electric version? and where can i get more info on it? thanks.
@@107jester bruh, if you pay attention during the first couple of minutes of the video, all your questions would have been answered
Brilliant.....makes me want to build another one....BUT l'm not 30 anymore....luv it
Ahoy from In. US. AWSOME boat, breath taking views, and a wild ride. A whole lot better than coverage of the virus. I thought you two might just become airborne after crashing through those waves. Thanks for the ride. Love you guys. Keep it coming, keep safe, and keep the positivity flowing. We need the beauty and fun in your great creations to know there are better things ahead. ❤🌊⛵🌊❤🤗😎🤸♀️
The notion of a seat belt came to me during the passage.
GREAT VIDEO, GOOD TO SEE YOUS A GOOD TIME WITH FELLOW BRIT,,
So FUN you got to visit & experience these catamaran building shops...and go out on the water! What an awesome unexpected/unplanned opportunity to make new friends & have unexpected adventures! So cool that Tom contacted you...and that you said yes! :-)
*Thank you, Tom good on you, James Vision Yachts, Rob St Francis Nikki, and Jason of course. Excellent presentation.*
Spent several months with our cat in Knysna - had the most incredible time and met such wonderful people. Those Knysna heads are a little hairy for sure! Thanks for sharing.
We finally picked a boat ... and put our order in!!!!!! And it's a VISION 444. After 15 years of waiting the day has finally arrived, the dream is starting to become reality and we are beyond happy. Thank you for putting VISION on our radar ... as always, you work matters. Cheers and thanks!
Wowza! I love Tom's boat and thought processes!
I hope you guys drop into Western Australia (Perth) on the way to Cape Town!
The one factory I'd love to tour is the Exquisite factory - The X5's are the best.
You met the guy that built your boat? Wow that’s a cool experience. That first yacht spot was gorgeous. Boat filled day in South Africa. Has its fair share of beauty just like the South Pacific
So nice to see you did enjoy your short stay in our beautiful country, hope to see you back here one day
Lovely to see you enjoying your time in South Africa, I live in Port Elizabeth not very far from St Francis Bay.
You guys should consider your own Roku channel. You’re clearly the best. Judy and I have been following you since you (and we) started RVing. I sailed years before we got an RV. Really enjoy your sailing adventures even more than your RV.
It’s so good to see normal times. Thank you for this bit of cheer.
Wow you guys are lucky. What an adventure.
Yeah Knysna is just Such a pretty place. Pity you missed the elephant sanctuary and the wolf sanctuary which are just outside. I was there in December on my way from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth which is such a nice road trip. Rob Brennan was also in charge still building my Leopard in late 2009. 😃
What a great video. I had a smile on my face the whole time I was watching. Thank you for sharing this adventure. Stay safe and be well my virtual friends.
I have just found you and I am typing this during covid. lol I need to tell you that you both put on a very good show. I enjoy all the things I see and learn thru your eyes. I want to thank you both so much for that. And I can see you both have beautiful hearts. God Bless stay well.
That explains all the boat trailers the company I used to work for would send to South Africa.
Gr.eat video! I love the tour of the boatmaker and can't wait for the next one
The surfing ride was the best! Such skill it must take to do that in shallow water. I knew something must be up when you all suited up in the orange PPEs! Thank you for another great video!
This vid was really fun. Loved spending some time with Kate and Rufus again, I’ll miss them, but I think I love Tom. 😂👍🏻
Great to see you both so well as we await getting to the other side.
Nice, thanks, Dee and Deb
We loved this video, great job guys, very informative, beautiful and fun...
WOW, did not know anything about South Africa. I remember only the bad parts but South Africa has really opened my eyes. Thank you, and the people seem so real and fun loving. Hello from Northern Ontario Canada
Great video and tour! Love your new friend Tom! Stay safe and thank you!
Once again that was such an informative and awesomely fun adventure. Thank you both. I appreciate all the hard work you put into making these for us every week. Take care
Very interesting to see the building process.
Beautiful day🤗🇨🇦
St.Francis is Legendary! We sailed from there to Bimini Bahamas in 2018! Some of the best boats in the world are born in in the Garden Route.
Now that's one way to deter warrantee claims, build your boat in a harbour that they customers will never want to re-enter! :D
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😍😍😍 Love this video! South Africa is so beautiful.
That was so interesting! South Africa! Who knew?
I am glad you enjoyed your trip. I live in George and the area is called the Garden Route. Come back and enjoy the whole area
Thank you, that was awesome, really enjoyed that video. It was special to see where Curiousity was built and must have been the highlight of your visit. Looking forward to seeing other boat builders in South Africa. Take care.
And I thought the Charlestown, RI breach way was insane but that looks way worse! What a ride looked like fun.
Thank you for the smiles and laughter. Needed it. Be safe.. Be well.. Stay sane.. Looking forward to seeing you on your boat..
So! You got to experience our beloved Load Shedding!! Fun, isn't it? Always strikes at the worst possible time!
Looking forward to your visit to Robertson & Caine, used to be one of my favourite inspection visits!
To be nit picking American Humor, British Humour! :)
It is so nice to see that 1st, you seem to be holding up ok right now (given the circumstances) and 2nd that you have such a full chest of stuff that you can send out now!
Thanks for the entertainment and I wish you and all of us watchers that you can get to your swimming home soon!
We learnt to sail in Knysna, the entrance on the heads in a sailboat was quite the experience.
My thoughts went toward being The Master of a Ship of The Line, circa 1780, making that Port--certainly waiting on Daylight, tides and current--no matter how long they took to somewhat coincide.
In 1986 my family and I came through the heads on the tide. 38 foot steel blue water cruiser. Built in Durban. My mom was sent below to "check" the radar. My dad filmed it all while my sister and I where amazed. The skipper who was helping us bring her to her home harbour, port Owen took the helm both ways in and out. On of my better memories.
WOW. I am so anxious to sail through the heads, the great unknown when you leave port and set sail for SA. What if we get there and the weather is bad, what if the tide is wrong, how crazy the sea can be.
Powerboat surfing is awesome! I’ve only done it on tiny waves on Georgian Bay in Canada…. This is next level!
Great thanks!!
I love the videos. They help for a few minutes to escape the lockdown. I hope you get back to Curiosity soon and can’t wait for you both to start sailing again.
Such great hospitality. Sailing people are great!
Thank you for another fab video! Glad to see you two are staying well.
OMGeeeee!!! Jason, Nikki what an experience!!! And how freakin awesome, nice for those dudes to hook you up and get the knowledge!
The surf ride was holy crap eyes closed white knuckle butt clenching omg thrill ride!
Hope all is well in lock down
Well done
Carry on!
South Africa is so nice. *This time for Africa!*
Surfing - we do the same thing with our waverunners in the Atlantic ocean here in Virginia Beach.
Thank you so much for sharing the world and your lives with us.
Wow! What a ride on those waves!
Thanks for making everyone's sunday that much better! It would be great to see more of your surroundings, even if you can't go more than 50 feet from your front door.
That was pretty awesome guys, the power boat ride looked like a pucker up fun kind of ride. Y'all take care. Stay safe.
Well done guys!
Now that was interesting, fun & enjoyable.
I LOVE Tom! So funny and lovely! I hope yall meet again, soon.
Silver lining of your current residence: Fantastic lighting!
So wonderful to have a world full of freinds.
Nikki your hairstyle with the braid is so cute!
An epic video and really amazing to see such a dynamic variety of boat builders in SA, I see one in my future and customize it for circumnavigation would be a fun part of the project. Stay safe and well in Fiji...
South Africa is on my travel bucket list, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your trip. 👍
So glad you guys got to see our garden route. Wish I knew you were less than an hour away from Port Elizabeth. I would have so come to shake your hands. I did some work for the owner in St Francis son a few years back. Next time you in SA, pop in to Port Elizabeth. Lots of game drives and Game parks less than an hours drive from PE. Take care and stay safe.
Loved this one you two! It’s so strange now to see you all enjoying a nice dinner together in a restaurant! Can’t wait to be able to do that again.
Boat building tours to power boat surfing in a beautiful scenic surrounding, what more is there to say about this video other than mind blown. Loved it guys, stay safe!
Another Sunday with the Wynn's in the books. Thanks for the education and the entertainment. Stay safe.
Glad to see got video mojo back. Nice job...
That was awesome to see. Thank you y’all. It’s the only place that I would buy a cat from is South Africa 🇿🇦
Stay safe
Loved the large windows on the St Francis yacht .. another great video Nikki and Jason :))
Thank you for the video. Again, really enjoyed it...I've pretty much have watched all your videos...I think I've become a "Tillgater!" LOL! You two should start some "Tillgate" parties...LOL! Be Safe.
Just another awesome video!
After all the video's I've seen about Cats and how these builders build the most un-ergonomic spaces imaginable to get to things that was the most open engine bay I think I have ever seen.....I bet it would be pretty nerve racking to have a new cat made and then the first time out you have to go through that narrow channel would be pretty nerve racking to say the least.......Great video.....Keep then coming.
Biggest and roomiest engine bay I've ever seen. Plenty of room for my fat a** in there.
Thanks for the tour guys. Probably won't be buying a yacht any time soon but I do appreciate the work that goes into them. The one you were on looked gorgeous. Keep the good stuff coming.
I really enjoyed this episode. Its so interesting seeing the South African boat builders!
I never realized there were so much Beauty in South Africa. And that was very interesting about all of the catamarans manufactured in South America. Thank you for another great enjoyable video.
Not South America, South Africa.
Fun for sure. Nice people. Keep safe and keep having fun.
Hi Guys! I am a massive fan of your channel, and follow religiously! So nice to have you guys here on my home soil! Enjoy our beautiful country!
Great vlog with interesting tours, but the highlight had to be Tom. He seemed like an awesome guy...really fun to be around. Stay safe you guys!
He was a character and we agree, he made it a very memorable trip.
Love St. Francis
Great video 👍. Thank you for sharing!
Very nice! Interesting to see the tumblehome bow. Be safe!
I kept looking for pictures of electric motor systems that would replace diesel engines but never was able to glimpse one. None the less, the rest was very interesting.....thank you!!
This is the one they mentioned but there are many on the market now. oceanvolt.com/solutions/private/multihull/ André
I want a Knysna cat!! Love your vlog and look forward to watching. Stay safe and can't wait until you two are back out on the open sea!
wow wonderfull indeed, i love my country we have the best of the best touring sites u would ever want to looks for also my buds mom actualy does alot of the interior designs for yachts and boat peace