Sam Holmes Sailing · video

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Sam Holmes travels to Malaysia to inspect and purchase a 43-foot Xioning catamaran, a performance-oriented, balsa-cored kit boat featuring a rotating carbon wing mast and carbon dagger boards.0:15 The vessel includes twin Yanmar engines with shaft drives, a water maker, and an extensive inventory of spare parts.6:08 During a detailed survey, Holmes identifies several maintenance requirements, including leaking windows, delamination in isolated deck sections, and worn Dyneema rigging that requires professional replacement.2:56 A sea trial in light winds confirms the boat’s performance potential, with the vessel maintaining speeds near wind speed using only the genoa.9:37 Holmes negotiates a final purchase price of 147,000 euros, citing the boat's performance capabilities and superior amenities compared to similarly priced options in the Caribbean.10:34 He plans to relocate the boat after selling his current vessel, Pickled Herring, and intends to perform significant refit work in Southeast Asia to prepare for long-term cruising.12:15

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