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We BOUGHT a CATAMARAN!! 😅 From the USA to Greece

March 15, 2025 · 21 min · 54K views · Corfu

What this video covers

Matthias and Luisa, owners of the 34-foot monohull *Wanderling*, purchase a 42-foot catamaran named *HEH* in Greece after a spontaneous decision.11:54 The couple travels from the United States to Greece to inspect the vessel, which features two outboard motors and lacks daggerboards.0:24 During initial sea trials in light winds, the catamaran demonstrates a speed of 5 to 6 knots with a gennaker and maintains 4.5 knots while sailing close-hauled at a 55-degree apparent wind angle.4:54 The crew completes a 200-to-250-mile delivery passage from the Ionian Sea toward Kilada, navigating through the Gulf of Corinth and paying approximately 270 to 300 euros to transit the Corinth Canal.12:21 The transit involves motoring through calm conditions and occasional headwinds, with the vessel reaching speeds of up to 9 knots during a squall.18:58 Following the delivery, the couple secures *HEH* in a mooring in Greece and returns to the United States to manage their original boat, *Wanderling*.21:15

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