Mistakes, New Catamaran Update & Spicy Crew Questions
13 September 2025 · 31 min · 116K views
What this video covers
Bobby, host of the Sailing Doodles channel, reports that his new Island Spirit 525E catamaran, hull number five, remains under construction with an expected completion date by the end of the year. He anticipates beginning to sail the vessel in January. Meanwhile, hull number three of the same model is scheduled to arrive in North Carolina on September 11th before moving to the Annapolis Boat Show. Bobby advises prospective buyers to schedule appointments with the manufacturer's representative, Philip, to view the boat at the show. Regarding crew management, Bobby emphasizes the importance of vetting partners for long-term compatibility and notes that he currently sails solo to avoid personality conflicts. He recommends the British Virgin Islands as the ideal destination for first-time charterers due to short transit times between islands. Additionally, he reports that his insurance settlement regarding a previous vessel remains pending, with a decision expected from the insurer by the end of the month.
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