$1M Charter Catamaran Conversion -PART 2- Top Secret (electric) Boat Tour

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Part 1: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o6kOvjS1ytE.html
0:00 Galley and Salon
1:45 Starboard Side Guest Cabins
3:00 Study / Office (Mistake)
5:00 Owners Cabin
7:20 Systems Room, Spectra Watermaker, Inverters and Batteries
10:00 How much this cost, time and investment
14:00 Electric Drives are the Future
This is the kind of project I would take on if time and money were no object. This is not your average charter catamaran conversion. We deep-dive into the details of the Voyage 580, Top Secret.
Four electric motors, the biggest solar array I've ever seen, a massive lithium battery bank, and a million dollar investment, the boat is remarkable and so is the owner Rean Snyman, who along with friends and a couple laborers, completely rebuilt the boat in two years. It's an amazing boat.
I learned a lot talking to Rean about Top Secret. We get into the nitty-gritty in this walk through, talking details about carpentry, paint, gelcoat, wiring, A/C, electric drives from OceanVolt, sail handling, etc., etc. Prepare to geek out a bit on boats and systems!
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Nick's Books and Audiobooks:
Get Her on Board is about getting that significant other to buy into this cruising nonsense. People seem to like it. All proceeds go to our dog Sugar.
Audiobook: www.audible.com/pd/B00CIE9I1I/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-006507&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_006507_rh_us
Book:
www.amazon.com/dp/0578057298/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9zNQCbH21W9DB
Live on the Margin is about making money on the go trading stocks and options. I co-wrote it with Pat Schulte of Bumfuzzle. People seem to like that one too. All proceeds donated to our boat.
Audiobook: www.audible.com/pd/B00CMCGHPQ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-006031&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_006031_rh_us
Book:
www.amazon.com/dp/0578116642/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_syNQCbZ7X68EN
Audiobooks:
Bumfuzzle - Just out Looking for Pirates.
You know these guys, and now you know me, so have a listen.
www.audible.com/pd/B00CWJISRE/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-007114&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_007114_rh_us
Bound for Distant Seas, by James Baldwin
James is the real deal and this his story of adventure aboard a small, simple boat.
www.audible.com/pd/B015HQBDWU/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-043332&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_043332_rh_us
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@GGB_777 5 лет назад

This captain is laudable, not for his boat or financial status, but for his intelligence, clarity of thought, earnestness and knowledge.

@jarateman6427 4 года назад

I didn't know what laudable meant. LOL but after looking it up I completely agree. Awesome and Very informative video!!

@elis51501 4 года назад

100%, to have your “Captain” / owner/builder be so well versed in all aspects of his catamaran home would be so comforting especially when something went wrong at sea. I am nothing but impressed with him and his vision and knowledge of sailing and being 1 with his beautiful cat.

@MarleyMarlz1234 3 года назад

Came here to say this. Wow.

@joahyoga1995 5 лет назад

This guy seems super smart - and I like his style. Fun to here him talk.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Yes, very smart guy, but also a very cool dude.

@Errol.C-nz 4 года назад

@@TheOKellys Ive watch these Top Secret episodes several times...it struck me from the start...how yanks are stuck in the past...imperial meassures, gallons!...120v networks...amps :-?...a kilowatt...IS a measure of energy used OR created in...here it is...one hour...THERES NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KILOWATT and a kilowatt hour...whats the point of a kilowatt hour...stuck in "amp hour" thinking...amps ONLY apply for determining your cable size!. Do LOVE your channel though...youre a thinker! with bloody good sense...cheers from littleol NZ...home if THE cup

@swooosh9 4 года назад

@@Errol.C-nz Actually, there is a difference: a kilowatt is a thousand Watts (a.k.a. Joules per second), and it is used to measure POWER which is the rate of doing work, or density of energy per unit of time. Kilowatt-hour or kWh is a unit of total ENERGY consumed or produced (also measured in Joules), at least in classical mechanics and physics - from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watt

@Errol.C-nz 4 года назад

@@swooosh9 its not the rate of energy...you cant use a kw in a minute...its always a measure in an hour...1 kilowatt, is the same as 1 kilowatt hour

@swooosh9 4 года назад

@@Errol.C-nz www.energylens.com/articles/kw-and-kwh read a textbook, or at least Wikipedia. Although.... you may just be hopeless...

@CaptainPetrolburner 5 лет назад

Conversation around 17:00 was amazing. The regen moderating the shock to the rig while surfing was something I wouldn’t have thought of on my own.

@YourRoyalHighness 4 года назад

This guy is amazing, I could listen to him for days talking about his boat. His experience and insight is incalculable.

@MrQuigley26 5 лет назад

Nicely done. Top Secret is awesome for allowing you to “interview” them with the tour. This 2 part series will go viral amongst us trying to learn about cats and electric motors! Thanks for sharing your experiences in your build and Very, VERY nice build Top Secret!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

You think? Well, I was sure inspired by the boat (and by Rean) when we first met them last year. It's still unbelievable to me that he got all that done in two years. Amazing.

@raeganwilliams5579 5 лет назад

This guy!!! I cannot tell you how much I’ve enjoyed these videos. Thanks so much for a fresh and informative look. If it works for you guys, please keep making your great videos! They are so refreshing in a ‘sea’ of not a lot of info. Thanks so much!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks Reagan. Appreciate that. We will try to keep the vids informative, but also weave in a bit of day-to-day vlog-ish sort of stuff too. Hopefully keep a good balance.

@Niagra2011 5 лет назад

Nick, you did an amazing job on this two part interview! You asked all the right questions and everything was top notch! Rean is an intelligent man and has an absolutely beautiful home on the water. His design ideas and changes are done showing usefulness, energy efficient, and almost off the grid not to mention that yacht is a work of art! Well done Rean and Nick!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Appreciate that. Not only a brilliant guy, but also just a good dude. It’s an inspiring boat.

@seraphimsanctuary 5 лет назад

This series is the best I have ever seen on a modern refit.

@brianmclellan1087 5 лет назад

Great guy and informative. I liked the fact he wasn’t shy about the various costs of boat.

@roryblake3232 5 лет назад

Great series, 2 likeable, bright, enthusiastic people. A credit to youtube.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for that. Appreciate it. Nick

@williammorgan8545 4 года назад

So, I’m in home isolation and watching sailing videos….for several days now. Very inspiring. This guy seems to have solved every problem I have envisioned. If you had not already answered my questions, he did with impressive detail. Great video. I hope you can connect with him again. Thanks for providing this content.

@grassibruno 5 лет назад

Nick! In terms of “content”, I think this is the best RU-vid video I have ever watched! Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us!! Seriously! Top Secret captain, I truly admire your work, humbleness in the communicating all the data and dedication! Awesome!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Woah man! Thank you! Seriously! Rean's work and generosity with sharing it with us is what made this video good. Thanks Bruno!

@Shamwari1960 5 лет назад

Superb video, great content, informative, relevant and above all real in every respect - congrats on a brilliant edition

@trekano9849 5 лет назад

I tend to agree with those sentiments, I am not wowed by much and this one for me is A+

@paulp7365 5 лет назад

What an engineering genius. Now I know you need a lot more knowledge than I thought to have an efficient boat.

@careylogan8455 3 года назад

these 2 videos are probably the most important and informative on the issue of electric vs. diesel drive systems. what an AMAZING boat!! the only thing that I saw that I would change are all the sharp corners. I cannot get over how beautifully built and laid out this vessel is. Amazing, simply amazing!!! thank you for bring this to our attention. Luv ya guys.

@sailingthescarletibis 5 лет назад

Some friends and I chartered Top Secret from Voyage many years ago. It was a great boat then, but now?... Wow, totally unrecognizable. What an incredible job they've done. Great video series on the refit! Thanks!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Depending on when, it could have been the same boat. I'm pretty sure he owned it the whole time. I don't think there is ANYTHING about that boat the resembles the original. Pretty amazing, eh?

@todaysrealhealth8038 5 лет назад

that is so cool.

@AlanCzajkowski 5 лет назад

totally agree with the comment on electric being the future, with diesel as backup ... boat manufacturers need to take this more seriously

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

They'll come around. I think the market is there, especially among real, dedicated sailors.

@todaysrealhealth8038 5 лет назад

Loved Raen's honesty and both your interview and tour style.

@stevel7465 5 лет назад

Nick, your videos just get better and better. He should be your video partner full time, he is great to watch and you 2 have a great conversation. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Canada

@larrymeyer2917 4 года назад

Steve L where in Canada? I’m in Sidney and agree with most of the setup other than safety, you need continuous power and would have a ......DC genset capable of giving me power to run from bad weather. Coastal cruising, no issue, unless you on the west coast of USA.

@mcd858 5 лет назад

Absolutely brilliant & informative. Thanks, Nick!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thank you. Rean is a brilliant guy. Just had to (try to) point the camera in the right direction.

@Stubones999 5 лет назад

Nick, these two videos on Top Secret have been the best and most informative videos I've watched on the subject! I like this guy's honest and to the point information.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks Stuart. Rean is a great guy. I learned a lot too! Appreciate the note!

@chrismitchell3294 5 лет назад

Nick, this is the third time I have watched this video. Rean is a very special person, skilled, intelligent, driven and very clever! Very inspiring as he has brought the future to the now - 'a viable electric / solar long range cruiser. Excellent video! Thanks Nick!!!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks Chris, pretty much hit the nail on the head. Also just a real good dude. He definitely inspired me. I definitely want to try a solar-electric drive cat someday myself. Thanks for the note, Nick

@davidturner8301 5 лет назад

@@TheOKellysalso great how Rean used so many innovative lightweight materials that still function well and look beautiful :-)

@mellovox 5 лет назад

Unbelievably beautiful boat. This is the direction catamarans should be moving in and more like it should be available to purchase. Best sailing episode I’ve seen in ages, well done.

@mammacatta 5 лет назад

And now I know I want an elecrtic engine for my future cat. I hope it will be affordable in 5 years. Thaks A LOT, this was a very good serie.

@davidward7561 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for sharing what you've learned from the gentleman who was kind enough to spend the time he did describing his build, sharing advantages and disadvantages of his setup and how he would do things differently if he were to do it again. VERY INFORMATIVE. Thanks, Nick!!!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

I know. Rean is quite generous to have shared his knowledge with me/us. Thank you for the kind words. It is appreciated! Nick

@christim4941 4 года назад

@@TheOKellys South African hospitality ... 😄

@trekano9849 5 лет назад

Thank you to both of you guys for bringing this overview and information to a public forum, your narration/interview style is great! The quality of the workmanship is beautiful, and I appreciate that inspecting the boat via RU-vid doesn’t give a true picture of what it is like in real life. I am planning a catamaran purchase, and you have definitely open my eyes to electric propulsion.

@ek9772 5 лет назад

Thank you for part 1 and part 2 There is so much wisdom and knowledge in these two videos.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

I know. I learned a lot too.

@kpayton2001 5 лет назад

I could listen to this guy talk about boats all day

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Me too

@maximaleffort 5 лет назад

Thank you to both families for opening up for the tour. Love the tech and personal engineering. This adventure was pure magic. Many happy returns!

@seanruffolo6083 4 года назад

All electric, bidet, regenerative props... this man has all of my dream cat ideas already manifested.

@Supe063 5 лет назад

Totally impressed .... wow! Not just the Cat either, which is stunning. The video (score, production, editing, questions etc) is better even than a lot of "professional" magazines. Fair winds for your northbound sail!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Wow! Thank you. When I get back to the States and good wifi, I'll put all these tracks on Soundcloud in case anyone else wants to use them. Appreciate the compliment! Nick

@ShunyataGuy 5 лет назад

The two best videos I've seen on the subject(s). Smart guy and really, really pleasant. How great that he was happy to share all of that knowledge and experience. The info about electric propulsion and electric things, in general, as well as general philosophy about doing a refit, was invaluable. These are reference videos.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Wow, thank you. That's a very high compliment. Yeh, Rean is the real deal. Just started a new project....I'm going to have to catch up with him again and check it out!

@keithjohnson9936 5 лет назад

That was absolutely the single best RU-vid video produced for modern day sailing, I am very impressed and thank you for such an in-depth look at electric sailing at its best, very inspiring and informative! VOTED NUNBER ONE VIDEO!!!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Woah Keith, thank you! I am inspired by Rean and Top Secret as well. Really appreciate the glowing review. Best, Nick

@clayfarnet970 5 лет назад

I love everything about the boat. One of the biggest pluses for me is no diesel exhaust fumes. The only negative is, it's so a cool and comfortable, everyone in the anchorage what's to be on it. 😂😂 I have to say, I really have been enjoying your channel. Every episode is a reminder of how much more I need to learn. Thanks guys! 👍👍👍

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

The learning never stops for me. That's what I like about this cruising lifestyle. Appreciate your kind words. We feel very fortunate to be able to do this and amazed that we can share it on RU-vid so easily. Thanks for the note!

@timo2905 4 года назад

Best interview and commentary I have seen yet on electric marine applications. The captain is super knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing. Great interview. Will have to rewatch.

@notwrk 5 лет назад

Nick, thanks to you, Rean and Mari for an awesome couple of episodes! I learned so much and it radically changed my views towards even house electrics on a cat.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks Alan. I learn so much (what to do, what NOT to do) from talking to owners and being really observant on other people's boats. This was very generous of Rean to do.

@G11713 4 года назад

The captain's comprehensive and eloquent responses to your thoughtful questions was a pleasure to view. I have long thought a sailboat only needs at most a genset for range extension given modern lithium batteries (LiFePO4) and the flexibility of electric motors (ie. The GM Volt). Sailboats will become more and more floating batteries and not just floating canvas :). Also, the captain's admission of regretting not choosing 12v system all around and thereby not splitting his battery bank and the subsequent inefficiency of sharing power was amazing and very sensible. One of the most informative videos I've watched in a while. Thanks. "Any sail boat builder not looking into electric drives is not doing their homework" -- to paraphrase the Captain.

@narsisco2010 4 года назад

Very impressive boat and a VERY impressive captain. He’s the guy you want as your best friend and advisor. I’ve been watching many many videos on the cruising lifestyle over the last few months as I contemplate a new era in my life and have seen some great presentations by some obviously very experienced and thoughtful folks, but I have to say that I learned more in this 2 part video than I did with many others. Rean’s knowledge, expertise, vision... and really... his self-awareness translated into an exceptional redesign and an amazingly livable cat. I have a feeling that I will return to this video many times over the next couple of years as I work toward realizing my vision. Thanks so much for taking the time to create this highly-detailed, informative, and entertaining video. The more I learn of the Cruiser community, the more I want to become part of it!

@robertflindall4692 5 лет назад

I'm absolutely in love with this catamaran! Well done. It's simply amazing.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Pretty sweet, eh?

@robertflindall4692 5 лет назад

@@TheOKellys Sweet is an understatement! Thanks for sharing the boat tour. I learned quite a bit!

@joahyoga1995 5 лет назад

Agreed Nick, nothing better than when the diesel motor sound turns off and the silence of sailing kicks in.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Every. Single. Time...

@NYWaters 5 лет назад

Converted my 30 foot Monohull to electric propulsion in 2008 and never looked back. Rean hits all the points of the advantages that I have found with EP over the ten years myself.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Right on! I'd like to go that direction with the next boat.

@island7458 5 лет назад

First, why in the world did I want this information to go longer than it did?!? Second, this is the equivalent of gold... Thank you guys for the effort. Keep up the good work!

@GoodkatNW 5 лет назад

This gent is fantastic, so HAPPY. Please do more of these

@hardstyle8184 5 лет назад

This is hands down one of the nicest custom fabricated house that sails I’ve ever seen. Very cool he gave us the house tour! Thank you guys! Amazing

@leazzel7 5 лет назад

Last week I started off watching cruise ships and now I'm telling my husband, we need a boat. And apparently I just made my husband very happy with my new discovey. Great channel 👍 love the all the information.

@leazzel7 5 лет назад

@@TheOKellys just out of curiosity, I believe in a previous video you mentioned your land home is in the Pacific Northwest. Do you moor your catamaran on the west coast or elsewhere?

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

We bought the boat in the Caribbean and have not taken her through the canal....yet. For now, we will keep the boat on the east coast in the hurricane season. But we are west coast sailors....seems like we might have to take the boat to SoCal perhaps in a couple years. Maybe. Who knows? Not us...

@edrosenberger6947 5 лет назад

Rean is one mentally sharp designer and go-getter.....he could write an outstanding book on this interesting subject! Thank you Nick for all your work on this very informative video.....

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

He sure is. And a really nice guy too. Appreciate the kind words Ed. Nick

@douglasrussell5098 5 лет назад

Best looking boat I have ever seen! Impressive!

@2peter5679 3 года назад

I don't normally comment on Videos, but this one takes the cake. Thanks to the owner/builder & the interviewer. Wow....Amazing!!!!!

@pkekalos 5 лет назад

Both episodes were terrific. Really, really useful information, and Nick, you are a great interviewer. Given your background, not surprising. Rean was a super informative on-air talent as well. I really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Hey thank you. I'm just a curious person and Rean is just...a brilliant person. That makes it easy.

@OG_Gamers_Live 4 года назад

I really enjoyed listening to this guy he is probably some one I could talk to for days and not be bored

@stuartsimmons956 5 лет назад

The best, I repeat the best videos yet. This is the future and extremely inspiring. Keep this coming.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Wow, thank you Stuart. It is the future. If my Yanmars weren't in such good shape... Appreciate the kind words. Nick

@MrJhchrist 5 лет назад

Nope! The old guys still tell me it can't be done, electric and solar are some kind of Chinese conspiracy! (yes, that is sarcasm you hear) Well done vid, very well done boat, thanks for sharing!

@LifeBetweenTheDash 4 года назад

What an amazing interview. I could have listened for so much longer. Felt like I was right there. Half expected his wife to call us for lunch or to bring drinks up. Thanks so much!!

@PremierNZ-qb5zd 5 лет назад

I worked for a world leading superyacht company for many years and we would have been proud to have launched a yacht like Top Secret. She’s a credit to her owner and the electrical innovation is outstanding. One thing that puzzled me though was the seemingly endless supply of energy being extracted from the solar panels and the regen capability and then......diesel generators, glad to see that practicality came into play. Loved the videos very professionally done ✅

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for the kind words! On the question of gensets, I think it comes down to safety and backup. From memory I believe the propulsion bank is in the 24Kwh range, and those motors are each rated to12Kw continuous. So a situation such as a lee shore or adverse current or collision threat could arise requiring more continuous energy output than the bank could supply. Having the ready power available (with the redundancy of two sets) is likely peace of mind. Also, having guests aboard and running the A/C continuously could run the house down quickly. It's a good question though. They are enroute direct to the BVIs as we speak, but perhaps Rean can weigh in when he gets a moment.

@PremierNZ-qb5zd 5 лет назад

Nick O'Kelly, actually I meant that having the genset was sensible from a practical point of view. There are some who totally rely on electrical energy alone which, in my view, leaves them vulnerable in exactly the situation you raised. I know boats of yesteryear sailed the world with no mechanical propulsion but look how many voyagers ended in disaster on lee shores. So, until battery and solar technology advances significantly then a blend of new and old is the way to go. Cheers and happy sailing.

@SteinVarjord 5 лет назад

Boats did often end up on lee shores in the old days, but that wasn’t only caused by lack of an engine. Old style rigs, hulls and keels were very poor when going to windward in a good blow. Modern boats are often not built well enough to handle heavy weather upwind, but in a well built and used modern boat, a lee shore should never be a problem in anything short of a severe storm, which should be planned before it arrives. Still, it’s probably good thinking to have a DC generator on any electric boat in the foreseeable future.

@donplaistow4974 4 года назад

Absolutely brilliant! Love the well thought out design and reasoning behind the decisions. Diesel-electric has been in use since at least the WWII era submarines and is also used in nearly all locomotives in the US; this is not at all crazy. As battery prices come down and storage capacity goes up, this will become the standard.

@twrayl2002 5 лет назад

This is an awesome video. It is inspiring especially for future electric sailing.

@maximilian.R 5 лет назад

Love it when one puts its mind to build something and gets it done, with quality.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Me too. It is inspiring.

@forsuccessforlife7441 4 года назад

My new favorite hosts - and Top Secret - what an amazing sailing genius!!!! Thanks!!!

@jodymooney255 4 года назад

Nick, amazing interview and what an incredible job he did. I believe Rean’s in line of a genius with endless money, but very humble!

@TheOKellys 4 года назад

And just a plain good guy to boot!

@ianadkins471 5 лет назад

Fascinating. This has me seriously thinking electric! Great interview.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks. Yes I am inspired to try it too. Maybe on the next boat.

@ianadkins471 5 лет назад

Nick O'Kelly I actually think I am going to research a diesel electric system as a conversion. Lots to learn but a very interesting concept. Technology makes it all possible. Thanks again for opening my eyes!

@peterstarkey1360 5 лет назад

Now that what l'm talking about...THAT IS BEAUTIFULL It reminded me of the passion & dedication needed when l built my 45ft cat back in the 90's...back then l wanted electric & 18 months ago finally did the conversion only l have prop shafts....l still love tinkering on her....what a beautiful job they've done thou...love the passion...cheers

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

I'm really interested in this right now. Peter, is there a place we can take a look at your boat?

@peterstarkey1360 5 лет назад

Nick O'Kelly ,hello only if your in Adelaide ,South Australia....cheers Peter

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

lol. not yet! Snap some photos when you can and if you want. Would love to get the details.

@stevecieri2755 5 лет назад

Wow, great interview. Terrific boat. Obviously a very experienced and enthusiastic yachtsman and a very intelligent person. Thanks for sharing his story.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

My pleasure. Yes, agree with you completely. Appreciate the note!

@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 2 года назад

This guy is a natural and fully clued up ...he knows where things are going and the technology is going to go his way even more and faster..since this was made. 😎

@peptors6686 5 лет назад

You two are a killer combo! Great Job!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Many thanks!

@tedboender 5 лет назад

If Elon made a catamaran. 👍🏻😁. I absolutely loved this video. Really informative and inspiring. Cheers, Ted

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

I'm inspired too. Yeh, get Elan out on a boat....wait...when would he have time for that...? Lol Thanks for the kind note! Nick

@Jayrob1502 5 лет назад

That Guy is the man, awesome conversion, incredible catamaran, not only an eco boat but a real luxury home aswell. WOW

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

And a super nice guy too. Thanks for the comment!

@Buses2Bikes 5 лет назад

This boat is off the chain. Thank you for the walkthrough, Nick. These owners could start a catamaran customizing business and make a killing.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

They don't need to start any businesses. Rean retired a long long time ago. And the fact that he did it himself even though he didnt have to ..... how cool is that?

@Buses2Bikes 5 лет назад

@@TheOKellys But that's what I mean! He did all that himself and it came out awesome. Imagine if he started a company that did that for other people who wanted it? Imagine the possibilities. All those Cats destroyed by hurricanes could be brought back to life for less than the cost of buying a new one. And it could be tailored to the owner's liking.

@rexvaughn986 5 лет назад

Great video and content. Hope boats like this become more mainstream

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Yeh me too. Thank you for the positive feedback!

@robertwatters6026 4 года назад

Loads of useful information on the electric side especially! Thank you for this 2 part video to all concerned!!!

@Acrowat40 5 лет назад

love the channel - and this guy is super informative and really interesting interviewee. Thanks both for the time producing these!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks Philip, we love having you along for the ride. I miss those guys already!

@richgey1 5 лет назад

Best cutting edge solar / electric motor video out there!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Really? Thank you. I owe it all to Rean.

@richgey1 5 лет назад

Find another.... if you do pass it around! It’s a real system for real comfort without compromise or heavy environmental impact.

@deadstick8863 5 лет назад

Wow. That boat is fantastic. Exactly what I would like to do. Very good two videos. Very in depth. Great job!

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thank you John. Very generous of Rean and Mari to show me around with a camera in their face.

@hartfischer5509 4 года назад

Great video. I would go all electric. Just the feel of quiet operation even when under power, is just priceless. And running the diesel generator when necessary gives you all the range ,energy, everything. Great boat.

@TheOKellys 4 года назад

Thanks, really is an amazing boat. The owners are even more amazing.

@davidglasgow8068 5 лет назад

RU-vid at it's best .Loved these 2 videos A very likeable and informative host, being asked pertinent and interesting questions,. The passion of both guys shone through. May the wind always be at your back.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks David. Much appreciated.

@rogerdale1883 4 года назад

Such a vast amount of knowledge to know and so informative love listening to all this

@corypride 4 года назад

EXTREMELY informative! I didn't have a clue what you were talking about most of the time but it was still revelatory. Thanks.

@dougmoore9230 5 лет назад

Great interview. Super interesting. Well done and well worth watching. Congratulations!

@mronlyjeanshp 4 года назад

This is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining explanations of the technology of a sailboat/house I’m not a sailor but fascinated with sailing channels “TOP SECRET” Needs it’s own RU-vid channel and Kudos to the producer of this video great job I enjoy listening and learning 😎

@mronlyjeanshp 4 года назад

Oh and I’m a subscriber now 👍🏻

@forster46 5 лет назад

Hands down my favorite catamaran I've seen. Would give anything to own this boat.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Rean is just now starting another similar project. I'm guessing he will keep one for himself. Stay tuned, you may have your chance at her!

@robertlindsay2687 3 года назад

This video was fantastic in the way that it gave us so many details. A video of progress photos would be brilliant for anyone considering a build anything like this

@John-B69692 2 года назад

Fantastic tour. Captain knows his stuff.

@caligunlawssuck4326 5 лет назад

Both videos are excellent! I learned a lot from watching them! I saved both videos so I can watch them a couple more times! One of these days I hope to get my own catamaran. Once again, thank you very much for sharing! Take care.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Hey it is my privilege to be able to do this. I am really glad you liked the vids. I learned a lot from the boat and from Rean. Glad you did too. Fair winds, Nick

@brettharman8921 5 лет назад

thanks to Rean and Mari for a wonderful look into your beautiful cat. Rean was very informative, Nick great shot and editing. very impressive boat!! i would think she would bear well over a mill on the market.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Yeh I wonder. If someone knew what they were buying, I would think 1M would be a bargain.

@Marker-er3ro 5 лет назад

Terrific video Nick on an amazing vessel! The map showing where you were was a nice touch. Thought the benefits of regen while surfing were really interesting too. Hope the knee feels better.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Appreciate it. Unbelievable how much juice he is getting from the regen, eh? Yeh knee is an issue I think....damn...getting old sucks!

@patience8884 4 года назад

This episode may have been the most informative one I've seen. Really good information. I learned so much. I'm very interested in the cardboard cabinet door creation, etc. Good stuff man! Thank you!

@deniscloutier383 5 лет назад

Very inspiring and impressive achievement! Thank you for being so generous, honest and detailed when sharing informations.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

really, my pleasure. Thanks Denis.

@rickreid8149 5 лет назад

Wow there is so much I would love to ask Rene, I would need a whole day at a minimum to pick his brain about what he would do differently. Thank you so much for sharing Nick you did a great job.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Thanks Warwick. Yeh we really enjoy hangin out with those guys. Mari isn't in much of the video, but she's very cool as well. Nick

@irishbull72 5 лет назад

know nothing about boats but like to look at them but could listen to this south African guy all day

@Errol.C-nz 5 лет назад

ABSOLUTELY the best episodes tech overviews on cruiser setup on the net!!...without going into details, this has been so enlightening...such an interesting boat/owner/setup & explainations...watched several times now & pickup different perspectives every time...thankyou Nick, t h a n k y o u ! !

@jamesmillspaugh7101 4 года назад

I thought part 1 was fantastic. Part 2 was "WOW". Outstanding!!!

@TheOKellys 4 года назад

Thank you!

@bill4nier 5 лет назад

Great video! This type of refit has crossed my mind a number of times. Great to know it's possible... Thanks for sharing.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Possible. To this quality? Difficult. But seeing it up close gives me the bug as well.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

And thank you for the note!

@SirPrancelot1 5 лет назад

Thanks to you and Rean for these fascinating videos. The future appears to have arrived.

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

I hope so. If not, it is imminent.

@mike26138 5 лет назад

Thanks for the work Nick, He's a master.

@charlesmerritt122 5 лет назад

This is the first time I took notes from a RU-vid video. Great video. Where’s a good place to find a hull around 48’? Y’all talked about buying just the boat .

@TheOKellys 5 лет назад

Gosh, I don't know. I would say go look for a hurricane boat down in SXM (or other island), but the good deals have been snatched by now. However....as frequently happens, some of those big dreamers will be hitting the eject button here in not too long, so maybe watch ebay and CL for a sound hull. However, be warned that rigging, masts, sails, etc. are way more expensive than you might expect, and way harder to get down in the islands. But if you find a source...lemme know! :)

@captgrant 4 года назад

So much useful information in these two episodes. Really enjoyed the owner's knowledge and insight.

@hardstyle8184 5 лет назад

That electric system is so impressive. Rean doesn’t mess around

@nickwalker7478 3 года назад

Wicked. All I’ve been doing is rewatching and taking notes.

@kimdoss1868 4 года назад

Gee men 2 sessions in 1 sitting, but I had to keep glued to the job. Hard work 4 a retired builder. Regards Kad.

@KHawkins59 2 года назад

I seldom comment on videos. I do very enjoy your videos O'Kelly's! I am NOT a sailor. I am a 71 year old female RV newbie with a 2002 Class B+ RV with 800 Watts of solar on top (Really 400 use cause I have AGM batteries - 8 o them!), but I really do enjoy the catamaran RU-vid videos! Anyway, I found this video (prompted by your seeing Top Secret on your recent video) and the Part I video both incredibly fascinating. Great filming and questions. What a boat/system!!! Rean does indeed know his stuff, and so do you Nick! Quite impressive!!!! Keep up the great videos!

@dejayrezme8617 5 лет назад

Wow this is one of the most interesting videos for me. Great info about building, electronic motor and the solar panel supply. And thanks for using watts not amps haha.