Why We’re Building A Catamaran (THE EXPERIMENT)...Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 469

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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    This is our LAST episode in French Polynesia for a while, and it's a pretty fun/sentimental/crazy one if I do say so myself. After 15 years on a monohull, we're finally making the switch to a catamaran....but funnily enough we've actually spent an incredibly small amount of time on catamarans. We've done little sails here and there, we've certainly partied on them a time or two (*coughs* ahemmm, PARLAY 🙈) but we've never properly lived on one and gotten a feel for what day to day life is really like. So we figured it was time to change that, and what better chance to do it then to hang out with our friends Warren & Erica on their boat Va...and what better place than Bora Bora!!! So join us for the experiment as we dip our toes into life on two hulls, it's gonna be a goodie!
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Комментарии • 603

  • @keykeypr8292
    @keykeypr8292 Месяц назад +57

    So cool that Sierra is old enough to begin going along on an easy snorkeling mission! So many wonderful things for her to experience for the first time.

  • @SixthEstateAZ
    @SixthEstateAZ Месяц назад +29

    Howdy Delos! I retired today and my search for a boat begins soon! I’ll be visiting Puerto Peñasco and Puerto Vallarta in my initial search. My children will be helping with the search! Can’t wait to see how your build progresses!
    Fair winds and following seas!

    • @user6619-k9t
      @user6619-k9t Месяц назад

      There's a few boats for sale here in Penasco. Hope your search goes well!

  • @elsiesmith1771
    @elsiesmith1771 Месяц назад +77

    "Where's the shade Warren?" Gotta love Sierra!

    • @dennispatrick4999
      @dennispatrick4999 Месяц назад

      Mic DROP 🎤

    • @lorihutton4719
      @lorihutton4719 Месяц назад +2

      She told Warren, that suns to hot. Lol
      Only from a child living the boat life.
      I don't think other children her age even play outside any longer. She is living the BEST LIFE 🩷🌊🦈

  • @PatriciaHoferMsPattiMarc
    @PatriciaHoferMsPattiMarc Месяц назад +38

    Sierra's little "and cut!" and hitting the camera outro is too precious!!!! So excited for DELOS 2.0!

  • @mikeallensonntag
    @mikeallensonntag Месяц назад +42

    I can't wait to see build progress.

  • @Quozl
    @Quozl Месяц назад +23

    Welcome to Bris and Straddie, little colder than Bora Bora currently but we hope you settle in well and enjoy your time here during your build. Looking forward to watching the journey until you're back on the blue.

  • @Ninja_Sloth
    @Ninja_Sloth Месяц назад +14

    It is wild watching two of your fav sailing channels, each from when they first started, have now become best friends in front of your eyes. Great for you both, fantastic for Sierra to be around two more amazing adults enriching her life experiences. Well done Delos and VA. Cheers and fair winds

  • @mwa5704
    @mwa5704 Месяц назад +16

    I think you guys unlocked a new level of chill, sailing on a catamaran

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +3

      We're pretty stoked about catamaran life too! Can't wait to be bouncing on the trampoline and having spa days on Delos 2.0!!!

  • @KIRALYW
    @KIRALYW Месяц назад +12

    I hope Nugz gets to visit Wawwen & Ewica again real soon. I love how you bring out everyone’s inner child, Nugz.
    Keep using that unicorn magic, little sistar 🌟
    What a great episode. Love that snorkel drift. 🤩

  • @Matthew-ut6ed
    @Matthew-ut6ed Месяц назад +9

    Man, that beach on Bora Bora and the scenery. It makes me smile to know such beautiful places are out there... 😁😁😁

  • @Bigfish300
    @Bigfish300 Месяц назад +20

    Warren getting spoken to about the shade on the trampoline ...she is growing up soooo fast

  • @SR-kf4yf
    @SR-kf4yf Месяц назад +5

    Excited for this next chapter. Last week I kept thinking how many times over the years I have watched your haul outs. Thank you for sharing the memories with us!

  • @jameschavez7069
    @jameschavez7069 Месяц назад +2

    I feel like I met you guys during covid by binge watching past episodes. You were living the sailing life while I was building my 4x4 land yacht. I did solar and lithium power so close to your conversion that we both have been living off grid the same amount of time. Congrats on your next adventure to build an aluminum Cat! I look forward to seeing your build progress. Cheers from AZ desert. I get to escape to a wonderful water adventure with every episode. Thanks!

  • @380Scania
    @380Scania Месяц назад +5

    Nugget at the end of the vlog … priceless. Good luck with the build it will be worth all the highs and lows in the end. You could probably still have a similar electrical system for your sails on Delos 2.0

  • @tomriley5790
    @tomriley5790 Месяц назад +7

    I find it amazing that all these ships were built in one part of the world or another and then go on these enormous journey's with relatively little technology reltatively routinely. Amazng stories. Considering the age of that wreck it's in really good condition! Be careful talking to people in air pockets - they're usually from exhaled air from divers but as the ships rust/decay they can use up the oxygen in them, if the mixture is hypoxic oxygen will actively diffuse the opposite way through your lungs and youi'll very quickly black out...

  • @henrikgormsen1020
    @henrikgormsen1020 Месяц назад +9

    Just a little google about one from my backyard ;-)
    The iron barque Nordby with skipper H. Christiansen was in the archipelago of the Company Islands in French Polynesia, where on 20 August 1900 it sailed from Tahiti 200 km to the northwest to the coral island of Raiatea, to complete the cargo of 120 tons of copra destined for Liverpool.
    The next morning the ship arrived off the inlet to Raiatea, where a pilot's flag was hoisted, but no pilot came out and after some waiting the ship nevertheless sailed in through the passage and went to anchor. Ballast was thrown out under a stiff east-southeasterly storm and current, whereby the ship, however, drifted and ran aground on a coral reef.
    From the following day, every effort was made to bring the ship afloat, to which part of the crew from a French warship contributed, but when the ship slipped from the reef on 26 August, it sank in deep water, whereby both ship and cargo were lost.
    The wreck was sold for 420 francs.
    Hans Christiansen
    Born: 17 Oct 1852 in Odden, Fanø Denmark
    Baptised: 24 Oct 1852 in Nordby Church, Fanø
    Death: 4 June 1912 in Odden, Fanø
    Buried: 9 June 1912 in Nordby Church, Fanø
    Position: Master, ship owner and ferry operator
    His father: Captain and shipowner Jens Hansen Christiansen
    His mother: Karen Pedersdatter Clausen
    Married 19 Oct 1880 in Nordby Church, Fanø
    Wife: Mette Kolster
    Born: 19 March 1858 in Odden, Fanø Denmark
    Baptised: 4 Apr 1858 in Nordby Church, Fanø
    Death: 4 Jan 1916 in Odden, Fanø
    Buried: 9 Jan 1916 in Nordby Church, Fanø
    Her father: Captain Mathias Johansen Kolster
    Her mother: Dorte Marie Pedersdatter
    They had no children, but a foster daughter, Emilie Alber, born 13 Feb. 1889, adopted 4 March 1892. Emilie was the daughter of dyer Hans Puggård Alber and wife Maren Laurette Hansen. He had a dye shop in Mågårds Hus at Kikkebjergvej 13.
    Emilie Alber owned Krogvej 2 and 5 according to the Registrant. Emilie remained unmarried and was a seamstress.

    • @annelisekromann9807
      @annelisekromann9807 26 дней назад +1

      Loved this little bit of history and connection to Fanø where my grandfather was born in 1902, although he was born in Sønderho! My grandfather sailed all around the world himself, finally ending up in San Francisco, and then eventually Seattle, where we live today! We love going back to Fanø whenever we can!

    • @henrikgormsen1020
      @henrikgormsen1020 24 дня назад +1

      @@annelisekromann9807 Fanø today, is the top hollyday area for us locals also.

  • @clay3205
    @clay3205 Месяц назад +13

    Coffee engaged. Friday off and rolling!

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад

      Yes! Happy to help you kick off the day, hope you enjoy this one 🙌

  • @graemeoliver744
    @graemeoliver744 Месяц назад +43

    "how many times have you sailed a catamaran?" "maybe a dozen?" you'll be fine lol

    • @CaptainKevHaurakiGulf
      @CaptainKevHaurakiGulf Месяц назад

      Back up a bit he said he could count the amount of times he sailed a catamaran on his fingers and toes....I really don't want to see his feet if it is a dozen

    • @SherryBaby2003
      @SherryBaby2003 Месяц назад

      My husband had sailed small hats and then Mahal’s ranging from 22 feet up to maybe 40 with others on board of course to help then we were asked by some friends to captain a 60 foot catamaran in the BVI for four couples that go to someplace in the Caribbean each year for their vacation we were ecstatic of course, immediately said yes he had never sailed anything that huge before but he is a very skilled sailor and we went through a training course about all the electronics on board lol……… Turned out to be an amazing week! We went snorkeling every day, had two divers on board and their dive spots were pre-programmed into my husband‘s handheld marine GPS ……we had the time of our lives hopping around to all of the different BVI islands !!!

    • @yotonking2831
      @yotonking2831 Месяц назад

      ​@@CaptainKevHaurakiGulfThey together make up 20. So 10 fingers and two toes.

  • @ringocody4669
    @ringocody4669 Месяц назад +12

    YAY!!! My Friday fix,, Thanks Delos!! Love you guys!!

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks so much Cody, lots of love back at ya 🥰

  • @ceschias3733
    @ceschias3733 Месяц назад +9

    I feel that Delos quality channel is returning to it's original level, obviously without taking anything away from Blue and Bryan because I miss them dearly. Your move to a Catamaran is a great one. Love, OsoYolo, Antigua Guatemala.

    • @elsiesmith1771
      @elsiesmith1771 Месяц назад +5

      I think you mean Blue and Brady !!

  • @kindmindsrq459
    @kindmindsrq459 Месяц назад +5

    An AMAZING end of an era! Brilliant perfection on Bora ❤🎉what a life! Congrats!!!!

  • @deepocean3603
    @deepocean3603 Месяц назад +2

    Found you from the “Exploring Alternatives” video. Then we binge watched, starting at season 8 until now. Exceptional work on so many levels. So glad to of found you, learn about sailing and all the beauty cruising life brings.

  • @robertlee8042
    @robertlee8042 Месяц назад +2

    I smiled when you said sweet downwind non-Rollie sailing. The advancement of technology I am the last generation that knows how to double clutch a Porsche and they gave me a big smile when you mentioned downward sailing rolling because I had forgotten that because I haven’t sailed in so many years. Riding the rollers between Saint Thomas and St. John up towards Yost Van Dyke are as much fun if you’re good at and love the art of canceling rolling as can be had. The fetch is 400 miles. Through a four mile gap. On an average day they’re 12 feet. I’ve also sailed an Amel. I took a shift headed east from the USVs to St Martin. I don’t know it would behave downwind. Pointing and reaching I found it to be sluggish and a big rocking horse compared to my Beneteau. I don’t know whether while surfing that would inure to your benefit. Or not. My takeaway from my 12 hour passage was that if I were going to live on a sailboat it would be an Amel. Even if I needed a crew member.

  • @andrewbarker9773
    @andrewbarker9773 Месяц назад +4

    Good Luck on the new adventures and welcome to Sunny Queensland for as long as you are all here for, I can't wait to see the progress on the Catamaran,

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks so much for the well wishes Andrew!

  • @glennburch1081
    @glennburch1081 Месяц назад +3

    I guess if u r a sailing traditionalist and your priority is in the feeling a monohull gives you as you are heeling over and cutting thru the waves, then your new boat will be a monohull. The cataraman seems to have more pluses than minuses in the comparison of the two. For a family with a Sierra, I would think you would be leaning toward a cataraman which, foot for foot, would be a more expensive boat. Can't wait until you reveal which direction you go and then decide on the boat and introduce her to everybody......... gonna be fun! Thanks for allowing us to tag along. BTW, you seem to keep great friends..... Warren and Erica were delightful!

    • @brucerhodes8197
      @brucerhodes8197 Месяц назад +4

      That decision was revealed long ago... it's been discussed several times in the last 6 months or so, the name of this video is "Why We’re Building A Catamaran"... there is no secret to reveal, other than seeing the progress so far.

  • @pandabella2525
    @pandabella2525 Месяц назад +5

    I’m so excited for the next chapter and build of your cat!

  • @Kevinplettenbergbay
    @Kevinplettenbergbay Месяц назад +9

    Gonna be fantastic...... Exciting.... Change is as good as a holiday....

  • @silash.5429
    @silash.5429 Месяц назад +1

    Hey you three, I've been watching for about 3 years now but this is my first comment here! I'm 19 years old and am just now really getting the taste of life outside school. I just wanted to say a big thank you, you guys are a big inspiration and great role models! Enjoy your week!

  • @phyllismcdaniel-cook946
    @phyllismcdaniel-cook946 Месяц назад +1

    It's so good that the whole family is snorkeling together☺️ Your videos are always highlight in an otherwise dull week. Good luck on the new boat.

  • @davidholt5702
    @davidholt5702 Месяц назад +1

    When running deep we run a 3rd wide sheet for the Genoa aft and down to the toe rail. It keeps the sail full and away from the spreader. You can do the same with a barber haul or tweaker. Some cats run another sheet from the Genoa clew forward to the bow to really brace it. Can't wait to see your new boat.

  • @julianbatcheler9970
    @julianbatcheler9970 Месяц назад +6

    I don’t have a prejudice either way… I like both.
    I want to live aboard… if I can get together a big enough budget, then for me cats tick more off the list.
    For me a mono would only be a cost option.
    And if you want that mono buzz take an old Laser with you… room on the catamaran deck.

  • @colleenoconnor4367
    @colleenoconnor4367 Месяц назад +6

    nuggs is living her best life ever with that trampoline :)

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +3

      She's a trampoline fiend!

  • @waynefederico9396
    @waynefederico9396 Месяц назад +1

    Need to say thank you so much... You guys gave me a time out & a little soul searching being very depressed just finding out one of our biker girlfriend found out the pain in her back is stage 4 cancer.... I bring this up not to bring anyone down, but to say don't wait to explore set out living a life that fits who you are. you alone come & go in this crazy world so make the best of it.. Thx Delos for years of places,people & growing with you as the pass 11 years....has giving us a place to be~ peace,,, love ya y'll ..

    • @waynefederico9396
      @waynefederico9396 Месяц назад

      13 if you count the beginning buy and life style of Bri

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +1

      Hey buddy- So sorry to hear about your friend. That’s a damn shame…. It compels me to think about how much our health means and to seize each and every day. Thank you for following along with us for so long and sending lot’s of good vines your way.

    • @waynefederico9396
      @waynefederico9396 Месяц назад

      @@svdelos Always give the hugs, never say goodbyes, like you say~ see you later.. thx

  • @ginakleinejaeger4997
    @ginakleinejaeger4997 Месяц назад +2

    I am excited for you guys! You have spent a lot of years on a monohull and now that Sierra is here, the space will be so wonderful and like you said you don’t have to step down into the cabin anymore as you will be living on top with beautiful surrounding views. I totally get though how you are more “one” with the ocean when you’re underway, you are feeling more of what’s happening between vessel and the sea. I think you are making a good change. SO EXCITING,!🌊❤️

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +2

      Thanks so much Gina, yes we feel exactly the same! Of course we will miss some things about Delos but overall the change will be so good for all of us! Thanks for following along the journey and sharing in the excitement with us 🥰

  • @dougmonroe3381
    @dougmonroe3381 Месяц назад +1

    I'm glad that you three had such a good time on VA with friends. Sierra's going to make a great sailor one day! I think that you'll love having your own cataraman. You probably already have considered the negative aspects of aluminum (or "aluminium" as the Brits say it!), however, Brian: #1. Because it doesn't flow through those waves like a monohull, it can be noisier as it slams into the waves. #2. Corrosion will be a problem; you'll have to figure out just how to use a more reactive metal (like zinc) as a sacrificial anode -- and that's going to require constant attention. #3. Metal fatique will be a danger: aluminum doesn't flex well at all (a minimum deformation limit) so will eventually break. #4. It won't just be difficult, but more expensive, to put on some kind of antifouling agent on aluminum -- it's easier to do on fiberglass. Good luck! And I look forward to following you into your sailing future! 👍🤟🏻

  • @jakesanderson774
    @jakesanderson774 Месяц назад +1

    The interior shots from the wreck went above and beyond 😊

  • @reneequalls5878
    @reneequalls5878 Месяц назад +2

    You guys look so healthy and happy and relaxed. Love it

  • @DXB711
    @DXB711 Месяц назад +1

    My two favorites of all time. Delos and WE Sail! You gotta get back together at some point! Love you all!

  • @Ashenwolf888
    @Ashenwolf888 Месяц назад

    I don't know much about sailing but i have followed you guys for a few years now. All i can say is. If you can afford it, get a catamaran. Its alot more spacious and stable. And with the little one growing up, you can definitly use the space. Also..... From the bottom of my heart i wish to thank you for your videos Brian, Kazza and Sierra! I found your channel when covid just started and your weekly video's (especially around the "Two Titty Yaught club) actually helped me get through the lonely times that were covid for alot of people (myself included). I wish we could meet up one day and have a few cold ones! Thank you so much Delos crew!

  • @hanssolo4ever
    @hanssolo4ever Месяц назад +1

    These are really some beautiful pictures from your trips and inspiring people to do this The sunset and cooking of Mahi Mahi was a perfect ending of that evening.

  • @monsterslayer4317
    @monsterslayer4317 Месяц назад +2

    Wow! Amazing snorkel vid! And OMG, that sunset on Bora Bora...OUtstanding episode, guys!

  • @ashhay2893
    @ashhay2893 Месяц назад +1

    Great buddy boat / friends to hang out with! Love the extended family we get watching you guys. Sierra is just tooooo much fun LOL

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +1

      We think so too, they are the best and we miss them so much already!

  • @sailinghorus
    @sailinghorus Месяц назад +1

    Looked fun!! I'm excited about this next chapter for you all. 🥳

  • @markhubbard70
    @markhubbard70 Месяц назад +1

    Really interesting - keep thinking about this as an approach, so I'm glad you're trying it out for me! I do aspire to a Dazcat!

  • @jtuesley2352
    @jtuesley2352 Месяц назад +1

    Man! That was a great cliffhanger! Can’t wait for next week, and the adventure beyond! Great episode!

  • @zzanatos2001
    @zzanatos2001 Месяц назад

    Wow, Warren and Erica are wonderful, and their catamaran is beautiful. Sierra is so adorable and happy. Health, wealth and success to you all!

  • @MrWiggenhammer
    @MrWiggenhammer Месяц назад +1

    I watch these videos and see far away places I will never see for real... Week after week and then you show an airport I've been at... That was cool!

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +1

      Oh that's so cool! The world is a very big and also very small place!

  • @ScottBroce
    @ScottBroce Месяц назад

    Hi Brian. Thank you for all you guys do and share! I'm very excited to see your Delos 2.0 boat build details. I'm an engineer who know nothing about boats, but I had a thought regarding the wave slapping issue on the flat connection between the two hulls. The force of the wave slap that translates into the jolt and noise is going to be a function of the speed of the wave contact and the surface area the wave hits all at once. If this connection was an arch instead of a flat surface, as the wave rises, the contact would happen over a longer time and the final crown of the arch would be a much smaller surface area which should result in a much smaller jolt and noise. Even if the hull is already built with a flat connection, I am thinking a "false" hull arch could still provide a large improvement in the wave slapping issue. Maybe this is obvious and something you already considered. Best wishes.

  • @merryfergie
    @merryfergie Месяц назад +1

    23:49 what a beautiful lifestyle you are modeling for Sierra.
    Im thrilled she has parents giving Sierra an expanded view of life

  • @frankiebanjo3251
    @frankiebanjo3251 Месяц назад

    That sewing machine looks amazing! I personally can see you guys another mono-hull ... just way bigger. 150+ foot, triple-mast, engine room with a machine shop, massive crew, dive launch ... Brian you the captain bro!

  • @HopeOfJoe
    @HopeOfJoe 29 дней назад

    And the new adventure/dream begins 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 This is going to be fun 🎉

  • @TrzCharlie
    @TrzCharlie Месяц назад

    Your videos are always the highlight of this old mans weekend. You guys absolutely rock.....Love ya all.

  • @jayt2387
    @jayt2387 Месяц назад

    You're going to miss Delos forever I think even as you enjoy your new cat. The boat gave you memories of a lifetime. Wonderful video, esp Sierra and Warren and Erica's friendship on display. That little one of yours has got some serious personality. ❤

  • @donnarocchio936
    @donnarocchio936 25 дней назад

    Loving the underwater shots of the amazing reef fish. So beautiful.

  • @freedomwanderer91
    @freedomwanderer91 Месяц назад +2

    Thats a great idea. Just like sailing or boating in general, if you dont have experience get some. Great video.

  • @ProfIdiotFromMars
    @ProfIdiotFromMars Месяц назад

    That teasing at the end was a crime!
    Love you guys, excited for the new project. A bit sad that Delos is now mostly the past but she will always be remembered.

  • @krismartin1181
    @krismartin1181 Месяц назад

    I love the love ❤️ hahaha, hope for the future. I hope to live this life one day and this is what I see in my mind. Thanks for bringing me along Brian, Kaz, and nug! It's so fun to be with you. I know it's taxing, but the joy yall bring to the world is priceless. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @aidiaa
    @aidiaa Месяц назад

    You guys should be so proud of yourself for coming such a long way! Great job, and thanks for brining us with you. Cheers to all your next adventures friends!!

  • @akh21849
    @akh21849 Месяц назад +4

    the only problem with cats is when wind gets under them it can flip them and we are not going into an era of calm weather... it will only get worse, so you will have to be more diligent with weather watching in advance enough to get out of the way

    • @Youtuber-k2p
      @Youtuber-k2p Месяц назад

      Name the last time a cat flipped in the wind! With twice the speed you can outsail squalls and storms by going around them, you cannot do that at 6kn.

    • @akh21849
      @akh21849 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@RUclipsr-k2p HURRICANE BERYL and they were in a "hurricane hole"

  • @nathanwittman9079
    @nathanwittman9079 Месяц назад +4

    Omg, just think, no more getting sea sick, or atleast alot less chances. You guys are gonna love it, and I think it will make for some great content. So happy for you guys

    • @NapFloridian
      @NapFloridian Месяц назад +1

      That for sure, but with those changes comes new challenges, sailing a Catamaran is a different game over the old boat.

    • @celticlass8573
      @celticlass8573 Месяц назад

      It will also handle dangerous conditions differently, it'll be a learning curve for sure.

    • @NapFloridian
      @NapFloridian Месяц назад

      @@celticlass8573 indeed, but... as Brian mentioned you need to approach specific situations differently, if you don't then those situations could become a problem.

    • @captainjimolchs
      @captainjimolchs Месяц назад

      @@NapFloridian What challenges? It's a sailboat.

  • @missscubajewels
    @missscubajewels Месяц назад

    Wow that coral looks amazing!!! So healthy! Wonderful to see!

  • @FranklinGray
    @FranklinGray Месяц назад +1

    I was sailing a 37' Hunter. After 6 years of cruising half the world, I decided to get a bigger boat (new family needed room). I decided this on our first sail with our baby boy from Tonga to Fiji. I talked to the cat owners in the Fiji marina (Vuda Point I believe) and I decided to stick with monohulls. The thought of sailing up wind in a cat just didn't sit well with me. Sure, most cruising is downwind but I did a lot of upwind sailing in my years. I found a Whitby 55 that has just as much room as a 45' cat but a 3rd of the price of a used cat. I have to say I am very happy with my decision.
    During my cruising all saw all kinds of boats out there that most would say shouldn't be out there. I think it really is about the sailor and not the boat, but, I do have a question for Delos captain: would you feel as safe on your new cat (pretty big one) in the same conditions you experienced in the south Indian Ocean 8 to 10 years ago as you did on your Amell? I remember watching that video when we were looking for a new boat.

    • @FranklinGray
      @FranklinGray Месяц назад +3

      The other thing that I was nervous about was how you have to react to squalls before they hit on a cat. On a monohull, the boat tells you when you need to make a change. On a cat, if you wait for the boat to tell you, it may be too late. I was used to single handling which mean I wasn't always watching the weather. Although I would sleep in the cockpit with my alarms on, the squalls did sneak up on me often.

  • @SherryBaby2003
    @SherryBaby2003 Месяц назад

    That spot is so cool with the current cutting through the islands !!!

  • @svdw2708
    @svdw2708 Месяц назад +1

    This may be already covered in a previous episode, but what are you going to do with Delos herself when Delos 2.0 is finished?by the way the quality of the content is insane!! Keep it up!!!!

  • @robertbeger4275
    @robertbeger4275 Месяц назад

    So wonderful to see living coral and a vibrant ecosystem. And hey those boat drinks look amazing (Sierra's included.) Swing beach at Timanu's = magical. What a beautiful way hang together! Hugs!

  • @3rwparks3
    @3rwparks3 Месяц назад +1

    My biggest issue with a cat is the righting-moment. And there is much more stress on the catamaran rigging than there is on a mono. BUT!! You can't beat the living conditions on a cat, and the shallower draft is a plus too.

  • @felipepuerto4713
    @felipepuerto4713 Месяц назад +1

    Beautiful!!!

  • @chantalrochon3566
    @chantalrochon3566 Месяц назад +1

    All my best for your new adventure ❤🎉😊

  • @rogerstone3068
    @rogerstone3068 Месяц назад +1

    It's interesting how at yacht level, the catamaran is more stable than a monohull; but for cross-channel ferries here in the UK, it was exactly the opposite. They tried a high-speed catamaran ferry for a while - I believe it also ran between North and South Island in NZ - but here, it quickly became known a "the vomit comet". It would do 35kt, cross the channel in half the time of the conventional ferries, but a high proportion of the passengers needed the sick-bag before they reached the other side. I heard theories about the lurching roll caused by one hull meeting waves at a different time from the other. It was discontinued after a few years.

    • @davidjulian8536
      @davidjulian8536 Месяц назад

      It was tried across Bass Straight too a few years ago (mainland Aus to Tasmania), with the same outcome.

  • @shoop4040
    @shoop4040 Месяц назад

    yup, awesome blossom may you all continue to have the time of your life.

  • @Naturalook
    @Naturalook Месяц назад +7

    My brother was diving, and running tours in Guam... Came across a frantic lady in an inflatable... Two divers had exceeded their tank-time, and not come back up... Vincent found them, and brought them to the surface... they had pulled their masks in an air chamber, and the toxic gases had %ucked them up... ...Guam gave him an award...

  • @sailingliberator3395
    @sailingliberator3395 Месяц назад

    I've been watching for a few years and love you guys. I've learned a lot and it has helped me many times on our 30' sailboat.. this episode was epic and what a massive step. A new boat and an aluminum cat!!! How exciting. You guys deserve all the blessings 🙏. Can't wait to see the new girl. What are you naming her?? delos 2.0?

  • @1hornet1
    @1hornet1 Месяц назад

    I'm really excited to watch you build this boat. I hope it is a great experience for you. Best of luck!

  • @dadthejedi
    @dadthejedi Месяц назад

    One of the best episodes. Superb camera work and editing.

  • @user-ey2zi8nq8m
    @user-ey2zi8nq8m Месяц назад +5

    Вы Супер))) не знаю английский, давно Вас смотрю, я из России, город Саратов, всех благ Вам!!!

  • @CaptainKseadog1
    @CaptainKseadog1 Месяц назад

    Absolutely amazing scenery on Bora Bora. On my bucket list. I am so excited for you guys and your new adventures with the Cat.
    YOU GUYS ROCK!
    ❤❤❤

    • @captainjimolchs
      @captainjimolchs Месяц назад

      Bring lots of money. It's not for poor people.

  • @jaejampro1
    @jaejampro1 Месяц назад

    I don't know about everyone else, but to me that is LIFE! Thank you for sharing yours...

  • @adelepaniora4025
    @adelepaniora4025 Месяц назад

    Hi guys from New zealand so excited for your new journey on your new boat yous desrve it.

  • @Jack-ne8vm
    @Jack-ne8vm Месяц назад

    A lot of emotion in this one.. Something new, kid growing up, wonderful place,

  • @frankflstf
    @frankflstf Месяц назад

    Love watching your channel and content I’ve been doing it for so many years thank you guys for sharing

  • @89_triumph
    @89_triumph Месяц назад

    Living the dream. Love your content and can't wait to see the boat build.

  • @diver0129
    @diver0129 Месяц назад

    That drift snorkel was pretty cool! I've done drift dives before, but never while snorkeling.

  • @MiniCat.Australia
    @MiniCat.Australia Месяц назад +9

    Come on Brian - you’re an Aussie now - Aluminium (say it right).

    • @svdelos
      @svdelos  Месяц назад +1

      Hahaha that's very true I gotta get the Aussie lingo down 😂we've been having a blast getting acquainted with all the slang over here

    • @mellando9770
      @mellando9770 Месяц назад

      @@svdelosalaminiyum!! 😂😂Welcome to Oz.

    • @goodmanuni09
      @goodmanuni09 23 дня назад

      @goodmanuni09
      28 seconds ago
      I had a good hearted argument with my wife's BIL, who's S. African. I finally pointed out to him that we Americans spell it differently, hence, the different pronunciation

  • @lotusdolphin
    @lotusdolphin Месяц назад

    That was so incredible. What fantastic friends you have. I can’t wait till you get on your boat. That was so cool thank you guys. Sending love from LIZ in ⛵️🥰😘🇺🇸🇺🇸 California.

  • @user-bh1lk9rj7j
    @user-bh1lk9rj7j Месяц назад

    Wonderful underwater videos, I can always count on Delos to deliver great sunsets and sunrises too. We will miss them during construction.

  • @ruthlong6876
    @ruthlong6876 Месяц назад

    I can't wait to see her all finished, best wishes to you always and in everything you do.👍🙏♥️🥇

  • @jclemme1
    @jclemme1 Месяц назад

    I have been to Nordby every year for 60 years now. It is the main town on the small island of Fanø in Denmark. It is a beautiful place with a rich sailing tradition dating back centuries. Seeing a Fanø shipwreck on the other side of the planet is no surprise. Like the sailors from Svendborg and Marstal the were everywhere.

  • @bobuhler1511
    @bobuhler1511 Месяц назад

    Thank you for all your videos. I got hooked on your videos during covid as an escape..... good looking family. I love your commentary

  • @jay-p.l.2716
    @jay-p.l.2716 Месяц назад

    Very nice, sailing experiences are again back after all those sweet family & kid oriented movies.
    That, and more technical, building and nautical realities to come, I hope.
    Looking forward to it. ⚓⛵

  • @virgilviereckjr.6881
    @virgilviereckjr.6881 Месяц назад

    Great video,
    Thanks for sharing. Awesome footage with the sea life. Take care, all the best, & God bless.

  • @Farwalker2u
    @Farwalker2u Месяц назад

    People who do not use compressed air to dive to depths greater than 66 feet (scuba diving) do not understand the issues of nitrogen saturation and the limited time that a human can dwell at various depths. Planned dives are critical!
    Overall, this is one of your better videos. Which is saying a LOT!
    Your channel (to me) is the standard by which all other sailing channels are judged. Consistency of great video quality, content, impact, editing, transitions, and connections are unmatched by any other channel.

  • @wallstbull1
    @wallstbull1 Месяц назад

    Love it..!
    Looking forward to the next chapter! Cheers Delos 🍻🤙🏻

  • @georgehiotis
    @georgehiotis Месяц назад

    Good luck with all your journeys and looking forward to the catamaran videos.

  • @julierams1252
    @julierams1252 Месяц назад

    Hi, In the last couple of weeks I ran into your channel. It is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing such good information. The technology episode was great. It helps summarize what is important to stay off-grid for months.
    Are you going to share the decision making of the technologies going into your new Catamaran? To maximized operation costs.
    Such, which type of engine petrol or Hydrogen. If, it is a hydrogen engine are you going to put in a water electrolysis machine to make your own hydrogen fuel?
    Or will it be fully electrical operated. With a "Powerwall" like Tesla's batter storage system.
    Or a mix of the technologies.
    Great sailing.

  • @Folkvagn1300
    @Folkvagn1300 Месяц назад

    The snorkling looks out of this world, thank you for filming it for us to see. Have y'all done any sailing in the Baltic Sea? I plan to sail there one day and visit some of the cool looking lighthouses.

  • @michaelmerrithew4042
    @michaelmerrithew4042 Месяц назад

    Oh, my gosh! That shot of Sierra sleeping, my gosh, she is becoming so beautiful! You guys are going g to have some problems in about 12 years. I know, because I used to be the one that caused a lot of the problems. Luv u guys, Dr Merrithew. Oh, and, by the way, I'm starting my dream sail this weekend. Sailing from Michigan to the Caribbean. See u out there somewhere

  • @franbaas3403
    @franbaas3403 Месяц назад

    Welcome to the land down under and thanks for sharing your adventures. On one of your days off, you might take Sierra to Movie World to get some cinematographer lessons for shooting your adventure.

  • @historystuff.2835
    @historystuff.2835 Месяц назад +1

    monohull all the way lads and lasses

  • @vanessavandervalk1084
    @vanessavandervalk1084 Месяц назад

    WOO HOO darling Sierra & to you all!! An epic viewing to be seen! I can’t wait 😍🙌💖💞♥️♥️♥️

  • @mellando9770
    @mellando9770 Месяц назад

    Is it a challenge doing all of those manual things with a little one? Keeping her safe the entire time would be a full time job I’d imagine. She is an amazing kid and so smart. All the best with your new adventure. I’d love an episode on travelling with a little and the safety of it all. ❤