Great video Wiley. I agree with you regarding the sky lounge! I often tell people looking for their first cat that if it doesn't have a sky lounge, it's not a serious contender! Prove me wrong!

@catamarancentral

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill. I hope you guys are having a great sail north, and enjoying your sky lounge.

Saw an Elba 45 at the Newport RI boat show, absolutely stunning.

I am in contract for a new Elba. I saw all the videos on this boat one can find on KZread. Your "for sale" video gets the Oscar. Bravo to the cinematographer!

@catamarancentral

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Where are you planning on doing your sailing?

@hezi973

10 ай бұрын

@@catamarancentral well, I am expecting commissioning in France next April. I have several months of post factory upgrades. When my boat is ready, I will wait for proper season to cross the Atlantic and bring it home. Perhaps in October. Given that home is in the Northeast US, I may leave it in the Caribbean for the winter. I didn't reach that far with my planning. Do you have a suggestion for a location that combine safety, affordability and good cruising grounds to park a cat in the Caribbeans? Ultimately I am planning to go full time cruising with my wife and daughter.

@markperkins5664

Ай бұрын

So excited for you! The Elba is on my short list. How smoothly did the whole process go? Did they deliver on time?

@hezi973

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I got delivery this March and presently she get lots of work and prep for season on western Europe and Atlantic city crossing after November 1st. She is a stunning vessel. I can't wait.. Yes, delivery was on time. I ordered via ACY and had a positive experienced. My salesman David Widham was fantastic to deal with.

@markperkins5664

Ай бұрын

Thank you for the information. She is a stunning boat. If you ever make it up to Maine, I’m near Kennebunkport. We could meet up for dinner and drinks. My wife and I are planning to go to the Annapolis Boat Show this year to see a few other options. She is really excited about the comforts of the Elba though.

Always enjoy seeing your latest video’s. When I get ready to buy, I’ll definitely come see you. I know that you have a good name in the business.

@catamarancentral

11 ай бұрын

Thats very kind of you to say. We're here for when you're ready!

Great styling - a combination of richness and practicality✌

@catamarancentral

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊. She's a super well laid out boat.

All I could think of with the sky lounge was the bird Shite !

Nailed the presentstion! Great job

@catamarancentral

6 ай бұрын

Thanks Stu. We had a ton of fun on this one.

Good job thank you

Great presentation as always. I absolutely love your attention to detail in every video you make. You managed to present a lot of information in your video's as well as making them very pleasant to watch. I have become a fan of the recent line of Fountaine Pajot catamarans starting with the Helia 44 (which is currently the boat on my wishlist). The semi-raised helm station of mostly the cause of this, I think it is the most conveniant place to control your boat while still being able to communicate with both the people in the cockpit or salon as well as those on the (semi) fly bridge. As for the Elba 45, the one thing I am a bit confused about is the split galley arrangement with the stair case down being in between the actual cooking stove and the prep station in the rear. Somehow, this feels more akward compard to the U-shaped galleys found in the Helia or Saba. Since I have not had the pleasure to check this out myself, could you give me your opinion on this arrangement? Would be much appreciated.

A lot to like about this one.

@catamarancentral

11 ай бұрын

Thats for sure!

Great presentation 👍

@catamarancentral

3 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

Asking price is a bit high despite the upgrades. 200k more can get you a brand new one

It’s a beautiful boat,but I dread to thing what it weighs with all that Stuff and the amount of maintenance you would have to do to keep it all top notch.Give me simple to enjoy more sail time.

Great job. Three contenderes coming up for this guy Nautech 46 fly, Elba 45, 49 Saba, see what a year or 2 does for price and budget. retirement date is set in 9 months, and off we go. like your style be in touch then. I dont know a boat broker so you'll do lol.

@catamarancentral

11 ай бұрын

That's a great short list of boats. I'll be here and ready to assist when you are ready to move fwd.

what a dream however unattainable for me

@catamarancentral

11 ай бұрын

Its good to dream, and to have goals to work towards.

If you take a drink every time this thunder head says "adequate", you'll be drunk by the end. This man was certainly not meant to be a salesman, though he's trying very hard.

@andi-a

7 ай бұрын

Your comment is more than adequate.