what a dream boat! my dreamboat is the new Bestevaer 36. the Northern latitudes are calling!

Your aluminum vessel is truly an amazing piece of art and craftsmanship! Every detail is so well designed and implemented. WOW!

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Anthony! We're super impressed by the craftsmanship too!

Thank You So Much‼~~~ for sharing all that you do‼. ~~~ I will get my sailboat in the water this summer.... I will get my sailboat in the water this summer.... I will, I will, I will..... (not too far from the Ocean ~~~ here in New Hampshire). ~~~. You guys are rock stars. ~~~ Thank You So Much ‼

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! 😅 and thanks for the kind words Steven!

Your new aluminum boat is the nicest bluewater cruising monohull I've seen.

That's a world cruiser. Happy for both of you.

I liked the third rudder. Will definitely help you when manoeuvring under motor. Clever!

@LoanwordEggcorn

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but also adds some drag and maybe leeway when under sail. Every part of a design is compromise.

I love this. What incredible craftsmanship! 🙏🏼❤

If I had the budget, I would go with aluminum. Love it!

I have an aluminium hulled Koopmans 35 from 1982. The only corrosion is from some standing water, and dissimilar metals from the bolts holding down the wooden deck. I chose aluminium over GRP after working in the marine industry, all the boats meant to last were aluminium.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Lovely boats! We were lucky to meet Dick Koopmans Sr up in Okney in 2011

the boat yard you have chosen seems very professional and what a beauty

the text-to-speech's boot really tickled me :)

Thanks for the great videos as always! Glad to see how the boat is going and looking forward to future episodes. Thanks for keeping the videos relatively short.

I hope when you get in your new boat you will make regular videos, really miss you guys and the quality work and life you live. Miss you guys,God bless 💝

Boat looks fantastic! Makes me think of looking into an aluminum hull boat. That boat show looks overwhelming, but it would be a good place for ideas. Thanks guys, good travels!

Thanks for sharing your journey. Aluminum has many advantages over technical plastics and wood. If your budget allows, aluminum is definitely worth considering.

I'd take an aluminum boat. Once I saw the Dashews' designs, I was sold.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes Dashews are pioneers ❤️

Whether one’s concern is floating logs in the northwest, floating cargo containers , whale strikes or ice flows aluminum hull with bulkheads gives the peace of mind unmatched by any other material.

Fascinating and mind-blowing. The sheer magnitude of skilled labor from concept to splash. Kudos to each and every contributor. During the electrical fit-out, please include lightning protection discussion, your thoughts, and preventative measures, if any. Thanks for sharing.

Our new adopted boat is coming along nicely. How exciting! We love every minute of the videos. Can't wait to see the interior. Soon it will be time to decide on the paint scheme. Whatever you choose will be beautiful, but it IS hard to beat traditional navy and white.

Wow those rudders are rocking .They look strong .

Looks fantastic. Curious to see more detail on how the ballast and keel box assembly works. The craftsmanship is amazing. I love all the radiuses on all the corners in the cockpit. She will be a solid boat.

Beautiful. True craftsman I can’t wait to see her sail

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Driver! We agree about the craftsmanship and can't wait to get her sailing!!

Guys love your show. We also were at BOOT. We also have a ALU boat, buitl by ALU boat. So fascinating to see the process!!! Love it.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words! Is your's an Alubat Ovni sailboat?

@dawidbm531

Жыл бұрын

@@DistantShoresTV Not an OVNI but a Koopmans. We found out at BOOT that our boat looks much alike to the Hutting ALU yachts.

Boat looks quite amazing. That must have taken a huge amount of welding and grinding but it sure looks solid! Sorry we missed you at the Toronto show but will look for another opportunity. All the best! G & C

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks both ❤️ Sorry we missed you as well at TIBS! It was a great evening up looking out over Toronto.

Great progress on the boat and a nice segment from the Düsseldorf Boot show. Thanks for sharing.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it David😊

How can you top this quality of build? Wow, I’m in awe! This boat has soul and spirit, how lucky, how proud you guys must feel to soon sail this awesome beauty to distant shores?!

Looks beautiful

Such a beautiful boat

it's absolutely gorgeous, I think that aluminium is the way to go if you are sailing worldwide, unfortunately unless I find a good used aluminium boat I will have to settle for fiberglass, watching your sailboat come to life is amazing, it must be sucha treat!

They seem so ruggedly made, and the craftsmanship is very high. I'm no sailer, but if they could build one with an actual living area, as a kitchen table wouldn't cut it for me as the only living space, I would definitely consider an aluminum Sailboat if I had the money, especially when you see the build process has we have here..

I would not have considered an aluminium build boat until that is I’ve seen yours being built, now it would get at least even consideration to other types. Thankyou for sharing.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Paul. Glad you found it helpful!

what a high building standard ... the episode on corrosion or anti corrosion will be interesting

@secretsquirrel6308

Жыл бұрын

This is my interest too.

Hi guys, wow, yachts coming together looking good. Can’t wait to see it splash down day, Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 from the big island 🏝️

How exciting. I use to watch you on TV years ago. I didn't realize you had a YT channel

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Welcome back aboard ❤️@leannemtosto

I have a fiberglass boat but my dream would be aluminum. She will be a beauty when completed and under sail. Very well thought out design. Must be so exciting for you, Props!

AMAZING.

Fantastic!

Nice work on the details.

Que lindo barco-'a-vela!!! Impressive in so many ways this new vessel of yours is. Even "Jupiter" is anxious to see it plow the ocean's waters he commands. Thanks for letting me witness your dream unfold. Muito obrigado.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Muito obrigado Álvaro. Glad you're enjoying the videos!

I want to see those bearings again! What material were they made from? It looked like some kind of plastic (which is a great way to avoid problems with dissimilar metals)

Nice video, great to see the new boat coming along and it was cool to meet you guys briefly at the entrance on the first day. Cheers, Chris

@SailingAurora

Жыл бұрын

Cheryl, Paul. Is this a scam account?

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Yes it was fake. I’ve deleted it now but they seem to come back😅

Great ship!

Absolutely gorgeous boat! I can't wait to see the interior construction. I hope you can't get some of that footage.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 11th Hour! Yes we'll get lots of footage and details of the interior construction. They're doing it in an interesting method building it outside the hull first in a frame method.

Thank you

Like your flexi rudder bearings

Wow.. very nice..when it comes to those hull sides.. any manufacturer of fairing compound would hate that hull... 😉🙂👍

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

LOL Yes I am still amazed how fair the hull is and I've been able to watch them build it from the start!

Aluminum is recognized as a great material and make for sturdy boats. We many times hear about nightmare corrosion stories (possibly more related older Aluminum boats with lower quality materials). I wonder if you have to have stronger controls with guests and metal tools placement to ensure you don't go through corrosion problems. I wonder how aluminum and stainless steel parts come together (or not). Could you create an episode dedicated to this theme and actions needed to ensure a long lasting Aluminum boat? Thanks for sharing the journeys.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks @corujariousa I am working on a video on corrosion and dissimilar metals now... It will be ready in a few weeks :-)

@corujariousa

Жыл бұрын

@@DistantShoresTV Looking forward to seeing it. All the best to you and your wife. You have one of my favorite sailing channels.

Thankyou 👍

I have a 1974 camper Nicholson aluminium 35 foot yacht. 1 tonner . Very basic but beautiful shape. I can tell you given it was built at camper Nicholson the hull is a good as the day it was built .

Looking forward to your video on corrosion protection. I have considered an AL boat before when one built by Betts in the US was for sale. Impressive. After spending the last couple of weeks in the yard with the mast pulled and addressing corrosion (not the reason we pulled the mast, just an opportunity to do some maintenance while re re-rigging) I’m very interested to see what the coating and protection processes will be for your vessel. Looking great

@dancarter482

Жыл бұрын

It self-anodizes if you leave it bare - then it lasts indefinitely.

@davekeefe8938

Жыл бұрын

@@dancarter482 well the inside of my mast is not painted, either is the mast step and I can assure you there is plenty of corrosion there. I was mostly thinking about tough to inspect sharp angle inside bends in the bilge. That and the old stories of a dropped piece of metal

@dancarter482

Жыл бұрын

@@davekeefe8938 AVOID the dust from your corrosion - REALLY toxic! Grades of ally make a huge difference and there are a few good clear lacquers that work well as a barrier that allows inspection. Yeah, the old dropped bolt horror and stray electrical current or both, scary! Skip Novak showed me how to do it properly;kzread.info/dash/bejne/kWRr18hvj5O1fcY.html

Always interesting. Cheers.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Laurie ❤️

I have recently ordered an Alubat Ovni. Absolutely no reservations about aluminum boats.

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Which model are you getting and when is delivery planned for :-)

Are you planning on sharing a video on budget at some point? It would be great to understand where she lands once fully commissioned. Thank you for your great series by the way. Incredibly interesting.

We would 100% consider an alluminum boat ☺

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

😄 it was so great to have you aboard the prototype in Makkum.

@OddLifeCrafting

Жыл бұрын

@@DistantShoresTV 🥰

Phenomenal

Oh yes, we would definitely consider an aluminium boat!

As for winches I strongly recommend Andersen from Denmark, they are simply the best ones.

What a process! It will be so cool to see the new Distant Shores when she splashes. I wonder, will you bring her to Annapolis this coming October?

Three rudders! Assuming all three are interconnected, that means you always have two in the water even when heeled. So apart from directional thrust under power, does the builder make any claims about performance under sail using this system? Wonderful quality aluminium work by those Dutch builders too!

Quality

Like from Catamaran Navigator 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻⛵

Nice to see the boat coming along! Aluminum, absolutely ! Robust and a much better sustainable option. Why did you choose aluminium water tanks? Is it really the best solution for water ? Hope to meet you in northern/arctic waters in a close future. Your boat and ours seems to be on a very similar planning (our boatyard is finishing inside insulation , now.)

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

The integral tanks are definitely best for performance as they put all the weight of the water as low as possible. The tanks then add to the structural strength as well. Tanks must be properly coated inside and that will be very carefully done with the correct coatings in the paint shop.

With the ever increasing variety of boats being created, my fantasy boat would be a mono hull motorsailer with two masts (ketch rigged) and a water line of 65 feet ([8 squared] 64 x 1.333 for a hull speed of 10.667 kts) with a diesel engine (with two high capacity alternators) that is reliable, has worldwide parts availability, and can efficiently move the boat at nine (9) kts; and an over all length of perhaps 68 to 70'. It would have fuel to motor at least fifteen hundred miles. More refrigeration for food than the law allows (at least 20 cu. ft of 40 degree Fahrenheit volume and 15 cu. ft. of freezer volume) and a galley that a chef would envy. A place for a tender of 14'. Three staterooms and at least two heads with dry showers. Six foot six inch (6' 6") head room every where and an insulated (both thermal and sound) hull; and A/C in all enclosed spaces. Add in solar panels, lithium iron battery bank (with a twenty four (24) hour capacity at maximum load, and all the rectifiers/controllers which would be needed. As to the hull material, the three that come to mind are fiberglass, aluminum, and steel. I would also want a protected rudder and propeller design. But in reality I will never buy a boat and live on it. So thank you for putting out these wonderful videos that you do, so that I can vicariously share some aspects of what you do.

As a welder for 21 years, i would love to build one of these... i could imagine making it my last project, a 57 or 60ft live aboard....

Distant Shores. If I would get in Sailing the Aluminum Sailboat ⛵ May be the way . I will wait to see them Paint and Protect your Sailboat. Just to old to teach a old Dog New Tricks in learning to Sail. But I make a great sailor to mop the Deck and do Dishes. Gory peace be With You

Awesome! If I had a gazillion dollars I would be in.

What work will be done to her regarding engine room noise , curious ?

Your aluminium yachts coming along well! That level of euripean craftsman ship must cost a fortune though?

For now what is the composition of your storage tanks and fittings. Later as the build progresses, main engine design (hybrid, generator, diesel), prop size and selection, optional hydro & wind vane, solar.

The only disappointing thing is that you only do one video a month, I wish you do one or more videos a week AND PLEASE make them longer 🙏 ❤ Thanks a million in advance and kindest regards 😊. ✌❤🍀

Oh good. It’s almost finish. It’s time for 6th, 7th, 8th boat.

I knew an excellent marine engineer who specialised in welding, repairing and building in aluminium. Electrolysis is such a problem in high salt content areas ie tropics that his personal yacht was grp and he would never consider aluminium.

You may have mentioned it in a previous episode, but how thick is the boat skin and is it rated for ice? Which grade (5083, 5454, 6061) was chosen and why? These may have been decisions the boat designers made and not choices you had control over, but I read a lot of confusing information on property choices concerning aluminum plate. Likely it’s several combinations of different grades depending on the structural application, but I’d be curious as to know why.

Wowowow

Just curious is it oxidation that forms on the outside of these over time? I’ve seen a couple Garcia that look kinda chalky almost ?

11:55 Thanks for checking the pronunciation

Distant shores 4!

What antifoul are you using? For what it is worth, we have had the best luck overall with black trilux 33 on our aluminum sailboat.

Hi, I am wondering if you can tell me more about your fuel system. Will you have flexible fuel lines or hard? Where will the breathers go to? Are you putting in a shut off valve before entry to the fuel tank and if so what sort? What type of gaskets are being used? Cork or rubber? Thank you so much.

it is really shiny! When is the time due, or likely due?

@Fr3DDy73

Жыл бұрын

@DistantShoresTV. ahahha scam facepalmed

I have never seen such absolute high quality aluminum boat construction in my life! What did this vessel cost? WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS AND E-MAIL ADDRESS OF THE BOAT BUILDER?

Have y'all thought about internet connectivity, will you go with a more traditional satellite system or with Starlink? Big news today on eSysman's channel regarding Starlink and yachting....

"Yes." :D

Goods

Three rudders........that will be an interesting helm.

How does the level of maintenance required compare aluminium to fibreglass, both in effort and cost over time.

Супер Крейсер!!!🔥🔥🔥

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Indeed :-) she will be a "Super Cruiser"

The boat looks awesome! I just need to save a few hundred thousand more and I can start my build😢

How about insulation and condense on the inside?

Just as a FYI, the Blue square Speed limit sign in Germany does exist, but hardly ever. Normally all posted speed limit signs are red. You cannot exceed that speed.

I,m curious about the costs!!!

I may considering an aluminum boat after your videos. I have aluminum water and fuel tanks on my Saga that had to be replaced after twenty years. The inside bottoms pitted to the point of leaking. Not sure why.

@petersumner3097

Жыл бұрын

Electrolysis

@marccohen5477

11 ай бұрын

@@petersumner3097 My zines on the shaft last for years. The tanks are grounded. They roted out from the inside out.

can they use that wheel on stainless steal?

How does aluminum fare in more tropic climes?

Aluminium is great. We have a 50ft aluminium diesel/electric hybrid. It is light, fast and best of all cool in hot weather. Corrosion is an issue with all boats and we've had issues after a rock strike in a storm where we couldn't pull the boat out for repairs for some months. The lead & the aluminium in the keel don't get along. Big job to fix it but not totally unexpected with over 9ft of draft. She's fine now. Wouldn't buy fibreglass or carbon in a warm climate like in the equatorial regions.

@vitaliybliznuk9136

Жыл бұрын

Why is Al better than fibreglass in warm waters?

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! What’s the boat model?

@TheSharkGirls

Жыл бұрын

Designed by accomplished Australian naval architect Peter Joubert, yacht, submarine designer builder & survivor of multiple Sydney to Hobarts including the big one where he was knocked down past 120 degrees in 80knts, picked up the MOB & sailed to port with his mast intact.

@TheSharkGirls

Жыл бұрын

@@vitaliybliznuk9136 Hull acts as a giant heat sink. Aluminium seems to send the hot & suck the cool out of the water. Full aluminium is soooo much more comfortable. Even on the hottest days we just use pop in some flexible plastic 'flaps' to direct the slightest breeze in through the smaller windows & never think of aircon. The deck temp is virtually always barefoot comfy. It doesn't stop things on deck heating up. Even with a decent number of solar panels flat on the deck the cabin below doesn't get warm. The flip side is in arctic weather it sucks the heat out of the boat, but insulation is always needed there along with diesel heating.

It will be completed when the amas are built

What hull color are you painting it? Topside is going to be white in color?

@DistantShoresTV

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, The hull topsides will be left bare but we are painting cabin top white. But it would also be practical to leave the decks bare also!

I think aluminum boat would be the best if money wasn’t an object hopefully you’ll give us some kind of ballpark what the cost is to build something like that?

Yes. But I would like a aluminum Catamaran

How much did this boat cost? I am guessing in the multiple millions??