Should We Build our Aluminum Catamaran in TAIWAN? - (Episode 382)
20 September 2026 · 28 min · 198K views · Taiwan
What this video covers
The crew of the 62-foot aluminum catamaran project, Parlay Revival, traveled to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to evaluate the region as a potential build site.2:13 They toured several industrial facilities, including a superyacht equipment manufacturer, the Hylus Yachts factory, and various shipyards capable of constructing large aluminum vessels.12:48 The region offers a deep pool of skilled labor, local access to stainless steel manufacturing, and established infrastructure for high-end interior outfitting.5:51 However, the crew identified significant logistical challenges, specifically the difficulty of transporting a 30-foot-wide catamaran from inland industrial sheds to the water.10:58 While the industrial capacity for boat building is high, the crew also explored the southern countryside to assess the feasibility of living in the area during the multi-year construction process.19:55 The trip confirmed that while Taiwan provides world-class technical resources and manufacturing expertise, balancing the industrial requirements of a large-scale build with a desirable lifestyle remains a primary consideration for the project's next phase.25:35
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