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Wonderful boat. My dream boat, and I am not interested in all sustainability talk of this world, but it would be nice never to need to dock for refueling and to be independent. Also, it is also just near perfect design and concept.
I was searching for info on how to pass the wire through the topside…I see the deck glands as the answer. What I don’t follow is that the exterior entry through the deck glands the wire is PV wire but as it passes through into the interior the wire is of a different kind (white). What was the PV wire spliced to and where? The wire then going into the solar controller is PV wire again, as it was when passed through the top side deck gland.
A view from the UK. I've come across this channel through this video and have got to ask you who says you are: "recognised leader in inspecting, testing and - best of all - rewarding the 'Best sailboats'? No disrespect but you're a bunch of people i've never heard of. Judging anything is subjective and you, like everyone else, are entitled to your opinion, but to give out awards for your opinion is the height of conceit. Opinions are like backsides, we've all got one but most of us don't give out awards on the strength of them. There's far to many of you so called 'experts' doing this particularly on You Tube. As you may have gathered, i won't be back.
Hey was telling a friend how to flake solo… and came across your video… thanks Herb. Anything to add doing it on a bigger boat? All I can think of is don’t get half the sail under control go in quarters… just a couple flakes or even just one before you tie. And tie tight!!!
One wonders if anyone on the Boat of the Year panel actually spent any time on a 2023 HH44-OC. As Shelly Martz comments point out, both boats have a forward nav and a work shop option. Not mentioned by the panel is that diverse choice of HH44 sails and the many configuration choices it has, plus the fact that HH sails faster. Not mentioned is the fact that the HH44-OC is a Hybrid electric Cat that can use its two propellers to spin while under sail and generate electricity to recharge the battery banks. That's in addition to the solar array power. The HH44-HC also has a well thought set of powered divots and for the essential dingy that is secured in a manner that does not block the view from the stern Did not notice any divot set up on the very Vision 444. Final thought. It has not gone unnoticed that after an exhaustive review of mid size Cats that Jason and Nikki Wynn just took delivery of a very nice all electric Hybrid HH44-OC with a work shop and dish washer.
What a full of crap self-indulgent list. Nobody should sail across an ocean on a yacht unless it has a center mounted helm and rated for at least category 8 gales. 10 to be safe.
That’s great information. I’ve wondered about this for so long. For me wanting to go blue water it seems that the Ketch rig would be the way to go and my eyes are on the Amel Super Maramu
FP, really?!? I guess the entry list was very short. Hardly a world cruising boat, these fat, slow, low bridge deck cats cater to the charter market and are not primarily suited for open ocean sailing. Stop recommending them, please!
I think this is a great list of award winners. While I see the HH44 “loss” is controversial, I think you made the right call. It will certainly be a performer, but it’s also new, complicated, and somewhat unproven at that size. I also agree with the comments on the FP helm station. Having sailed a few, it’s a great layout.
The Jeanneau 55. Three questions How are the stringers attached to the boat? Glue Fiberglass 2. Is the wood laminated or solid? 3. Do the carpenters use stainless steel nails throughout or galvanized?
I have written to THE sales manager, and the four writers on this story and lower salesmen. No one has answered these three questions. In Beneteau the stringers are glued in, they do have laminated wood and they did have galvanized nails, I would bet they still do, since no one will answer my question.
Boats that you review are getting too large and too expensive for many weekend, sailors, As an old sailor, I now sail a 28 foot Catalina. I’d love to see you review boats in the 28 to 34 foot range for us old guys that wanna weekend or cruise for a short time or day sail.
Maybe because I’m 57 I’m looking for a live aboard world cruising yacht my choice so far is the Amel Super maramu from the 90s and my point is this boat is new and I thing not half the boat, the interior to my opinion looks cheap like ikea and not homely. Have I missed the point ? It’s a cruising channel no ? So these boats are for cruising . For instance how much water can it carry ? How much fuel? Where’s the water maker ? And solar panels. Dies it have a generator? Honestly you either didn’t ask or it doesn’t have these things. The helms look exposed too . How’s the galley choppy weather? Please correct me because I’m not seeing anything good about this boat
Just wanted to mention that I’ve watched this at least ten times!! The Dyer footage is excellent and shows so much more than someone trying to film from the boat.. only one problem-it should be longer! Thank you for the treat-I have the DD 9’
Interesting selections. The Jeanneau 55 indeed has some innovative ideas, and it's good to hear she sails well. My personal choices would be the HH or Rapido, though you really can't go wrong with a Dragonfly. Jens knows how to make a great tri.
