The Flow 19 architect has been in touch with a US boat builder in WA state to discuss offering the boat as a kit or finished built. Offering a kit as complications as some of the boat appendices (rudders, swing keel and coach roof) are molded composites using vacuum bagging method which would be hard to master for the home builder.
@@siren17 Totally understand, I think offering the builders the ability to buy those components directly from the mfg would be the ideal solution - if folks wanted to fab their own parts so be it, but for me personally, I'd happily buy them directly from them.
@@siren17 Totally understand - I would just say that for some people - myself included - the primary purpose of building a boat is not to save money, but the joy of building something. Anyone can go out and get a ~19' boat for a few thousand dollars and sail, so building will never be cheaper than that.
@@thirtysixverts Feel to reach out to Brandon Davis at Turn Point Design in Port Thownsend, WA. www.turnpointdesign.com . He was interested in offering Flow 19 kits or built boats in the US.
@@andrewbarton6804 I am not sure, it depends where you are located. RoRo freight between Europe and the US East coast is typically around 3K for a 20' boat on a trailer, then you need to add road transportation. It was about 7.5K for mine with import and broker fees. It is not a knock down, the rail was in the water and I got off balance filming with one hand and steering with the other. Sails were still way above the water. If you are knockdown, you'll need to step on the swing keel to help right her up (we never camer close to a broach in our first season...). She can turtle if you sail with empty ballasts and the keel unlocked :(
Happy you had a wonderful sailing season. I suppose you also made a trip to Florida. Prenez soin de vous! ❤
Thanks Claude. Yes, Florida was the maiden voyage. Hope all is well with you!
Lovely boat and brilliant setup!
Thanks mate! I like your channel.
What a beautiful boat. The blackish sails look so much nicer than normal white sails. If i could afford a new boat this would be it. 10/10
Never say never 😉
I really wish they would sell this boat as a kit or plans! Looks like such a wonderful project.
The Flow 19 architect has been in touch with a US boat builder in WA state to discuss offering the boat as a kit or finished built. Offering a kit as complications as some of the boat appendices (rudders, swing keel and coach roof) are molded composites using vacuum bagging method which would be hard to master for the home builder.
@@siren17 Totally understand, I think offering the builders the ability to buy those components directly from the mfg would be the ideal solution - if folks wanted to fab their own parts so be it, but for me personally, I'd happily buy them directly from them.
@@thirtysixverts That has been discussed too but it get a bit complicated and quite expensive when you add import and overseas freight.
@@siren17 Totally understand - I would just say that for some people - myself included - the primary purpose of building a boat is not to save money, but the joy of building something. Anyone can go out and get a ~19' boat for a few thousand dollars and sail, so building will never be cheaper than that.
@@thirtysixverts Feel to reach out to Brandon Davis at Turn Point Design in Port Thownsend, WA. www.turnpointdesign.com . He was interested in offering Flow 19 kits or built boats in the US.
Are Flow 19 sailboats available in USA?
Not yet. I ordered mine from builder in France.
What was the approx cost with shipping from Europe? I noticed your knockdown. Will they self-right ? Can they Turtle?
@@andrewbarton6804 I am not sure, it depends where you are located. RoRo freight between Europe and the US East coast is typically around 3K for a 20' boat on a trailer, then you need to add road transportation. It was about 7.5K for mine with import and broker fees. It is not a knock down, the rail was in the water and I got off balance filming with one hand and steering with the other. Sails were still way above the water. If you are knockdown, you'll need to step on the swing keel to help right her up (we never camer close to a broach in our first season...). She can turtle if you sail with empty ballasts and the keel unlocked :(