I haven’t seen a lot of sub 20 that well built and equipped. We all think of Catalina 22 but this is next level.

@siren17

Ай бұрын

Easier to trailer and launch than a Catalina 22 because of its fully retractable keel. But less ballast weight so, a bit more tender.

@herbertocobock9436

21 күн бұрын

I want one 20 years ago.

@siren17

21 күн бұрын

@@herbertocobock9436 never say never...

Magnific boat. I would love to sail one. Great design, perfect for someone who wants to sail without the hurdles of big boats.

Really nice little boat, I don't think I've seen many other trailer sailers this nicely setup. For a weekender I've seen many older pocket cruisers that look a little more comfortable but nothing this modern or spacious, and certainly nothing that would perform like this one. Thanks for the tour!

@siren17

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you like the boat.

This is a great boat - exactly what I’ve been chasing after in most ways. This overview highlights how much more complex the rigging is than the Siren 17 don’t you think? Thinking about sailing and maintaining this boat feels so much more involved than my siren.

@siren17

8 ай бұрын

It's a more technical boat and yes, a few more lines to run.... It's also a much bigger boat but I t ink it only takes me 15 minutes more to rig it. At the end of the day, it doesn't make a big difference.

@porkcheeks

8 ай бұрын

@@siren17 that's nice to hear. Like anything once you are used to it it probably feels normal. I learned a lot about my Siren from you - thank you for that. I'll probably learn a lot about this newer class of boat from you and one day maybe I'll build or buy one. I have a few more season with my Siren regardless.

Thank you for the great review. The Flow 19 looks to be an ideal pocket cruiser and you seem to have made some quality modifications. For a 19' boat there seems to be an ideal mix of space and performance in an easily handled package. I wonder if I can get building plans as of course the Flow 19 is not available down here in New Zealand at the bottom of the world.

@siren17

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Sadly, neither a kit nor plans are available for the Flow 19. Rudders and swing keel are molded laminate vacuum bagged composites and the coach roof is assembled from panels of sandwiched composite. The company has a smaller daysailer version, the Aloes 18, available as plans or kit. See the links in the video description. Cheers.

Rad dude.

This is the boat for me. Please sell it in the US.

What a great video! Finally, someone has produced an in depth look at the Flow 19. Can I presume that the head consists of a plastic bucket? Would it be possible to outfit the boat with a composting toilet? And could you set up a system to heat up food down below, while underway?

@siren17

3 ай бұрын

Hello Mark and thanks for watching! Yes, we use the small boat head system from Duckworks (a more glamorous description of the plastic bucket....) with wag bags (www.duckworks.com) . You could fit a portable composting toilet and built a full galley with sink and stove over one of the bunks. As you can see in the video the cabin is quite large for this size boat. That said, it's still a fairly small craft and I could not imagine cook under way but you could install a Jetboil on a gimbal to the bulk head and heat water or re-heat meals ready to eat :)

@markosterman4974

3 ай бұрын

@@siren17 thanks for the quick reply! I really appreciate the info as too often people overlook discussing basic sanitation issues! The Flow 19 seems to be one of the best boats of its class. You seem to be having a ton of fun with it! Lots of bang for your buck!

Anchor locker, but no bow roller. All that engineering and skimp on an important item. I still like the old Corsaire.

@siren17

Ай бұрын

You don't need a bow roller on a 19 footer. It's still a small craft, you want to keep them simple and nimble!

@skaraborgcraft

Ай бұрын

@@siren17 Maybe, if you stay in marinas or only beach the boat. My 16ft Senior had an anchor roller, anchor chain will make light work of those topsides in any kind of chop, but maybe you only sail in perfect conditions? Nice boat otherwise.

Isn’t that a 12:1 vang, 6:1 x 2:1 (the part through the low friction ring on the boom)?

@siren17

10 күн бұрын

Yes indeed. Thanks for the correction.

I really like your mainsail, what is the brand where did you guys order it? I see you have used it on syren and now on your new flow sailboats ?

@siren17

6 ай бұрын

The sail cloth is called ZZ Black Aramid Laminate from Deutch sail cloth maker Contender. We had our sails made from two different sail lofts, one in Canada, the other in France. Here is the link to the sail cloth specs. contendersailcloth.com/en/7p/zz-black-aramid-laminates.aspx

I have a new channel sv Gemstar.I have an new channel as i have another boat. I bought on jan3rd and u will be doing an vlog l walk through. The boat is an Colombia 27. I have rejoined your channel. you do make some of the nicer vlogs. Gerard on SV Gemstar.

How do you get one of these in North America?

@siren17

2 ай бұрын

Buy Find a used one or get a new one built in France, put it on a trailer and ship it RoRo (roll on - roll off) to the North America like a car. Cargo freight from Antwerpen to Baltimore/NY is 3 to 4k with broker and import tax fees. Then register it in Colorado (no sales taxes) and get Maine tags for the trailer.

@bbonora

2 ай бұрын

@@siren17 which sites do you look on to find a used one? How many have been made?

@siren17

2 ай бұрын

@@bbonora best is to join the Facebook group “Fans of Atelier Interface Sailboats” and ask if anyone is for sale. 6 were made, #7 is under construction. I have #5.

@siren17

2 ай бұрын

@@bbonora Facebook group is m.facebook.com/groups/348757023249321/?ref=share