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I'm buying a NEW Catamaran! But which one?
May 1, 2025 · 12 min · 209K views · The Bahamas
What this video covers
The owner of the YouTube channel Sailing Doodles is commissioning a new Island Spirit 525E catamaran, designated as hull number five, following the total loss of his previous vessel during a delivery from Thailand to Singapore.7:09 The new 52-foot catamaran will feature electric motors, a 210 kWh drive bank, a 25 kWh house bank, and 4,900 watts of solar capacity.10:10 The owner intends to configure the vessel with a three-cabin layout for full-time liveaboard use, including a dedicated office space.8:28 Construction is underway in Thailand with an expected completion date in late 2024, pending the settlement of insurance claims from the previous wreck.8:59 The owner currently operates a 1989 CT56, which he repurchased after the loss of his new boat.4:47 Future plans include sailing the new catamaran through the Mediterranean before crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean.11:47 A separate, five-cabin Island Spirit 525E is available for purchase in June 2024.8:32
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