How am I going to afford to build a 62ft CATAMARAN? - (Episode 384)
October 4, 2026 · 24 min · 212K views · Phuket
What this video covers
To fund the construction of a 62-foot aluminum catamaran, the owner of Parlay Revival plans to sell the current vessel, secure corporate sponsorships, and take out a mortgage.0:50 Aluminum welding costs alone range from $300,000 to $700,000.0:40 While the channel previously avoided paid promotions, the owner will now incorporate them to help finance the new build.3:29 Before departing Phuket, Thailand, for Langkawi, Malaysia, the crew performs maintenance, including rebuilding dinghy carburetors damaged by poor-quality local gasoline and clearing calcium buildup from the salt-water toilet hoses.21:41 The boat takes on 1,000 liters of fuel to minimize diesel bug risks during the upcoming passage.15:19 A patron joins the crew for the transit to Indonesia, marking a transition from the southwest monsoon season in the tropics to the trade winds.16:49 The crew clears out of Thailand, preparing for a six-day passage to Langkawi Island.23:48
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