⛵️ Our hurricane-damaged catamaran in JUST 3-7 years ;)

Name: ⛵️ Our hurricane-damaged catamaran in JUST 3-7 years ;)
Uploaded: 2024-10-20T17:00:54.000Z
Duration: 19 min 3 s
Description: Owners compare a 2005 Antares 44 to newer models to guide a comprehensive refit of their catamaran.

20. oktober 2024 · 19 min · 139K visninger · Annapolis, Maryland

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Refitting a 2005 Antares 44 catamaran involves comparing its layout and construction to newer 2015 and current-model Antares 44s at the Annapolis Boat Show.0:22 The owners plan to replace their damaged hardtop with a longer, wider version modeled after the newer designs.1:31 They intend to square off the cockpit settee seating to 90-degree angles for better ergonomics and utility while underway.12:08 Planned interior modifications include adding a separate microwave, installing a dedicated freezer in the cockpit, and potentially replacing a storage locker with a shower in the port forward head.6:46 The owners also aim to upgrade to a glass windshield with wipers, similar to the newer models, to replace their current clear vinyl dodger.2:03 Despite a 900-mile emergency trip to Florida to check on their boat during Hurricane Milton, the vessel sustained only minor fender rash.10:05 Future work includes installing a mini-split air conditioning unit and permanently sealing hatches.17:44 The project aims to modernize the older hull while retaining the proven, functional layout of the original design.