If you’re feeling mixed emotions heading into the holidays – you’re not alone. The year 2020 has been “special” in every sense. Not only have we had to deal with this never-ending COVID lockdown, quarantine, toilet paper shortage (LOL), endless Zoom meetings, facemasks and hand sanitizers. Covid-19 travel restrictions may keep us apart from our families […]
30-Years! Celebrations are in Order! Read More »
We picked up our brand new Bali 5.4 at the factory in Canet-en-Roussillon, France and set off on our maiden voyage around midnight on October 20th, 2019. We were delayed slightly, waiting for a weather system to move through and for the sea state to improve after the storm. Our first stop was supposed to
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This banana bread recipe is one of her go-to recipes to make onboard. We see why. It is simple for onboard cooking and tastes delicious. If you try this, let us know in the comments! Ingredients 3 ripe bananas 1 ½ cups pancake mix (flour substitute) 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
You may be able to save yourself time if you purchased a boat with an existing MMSI number. By transferring an MMSI to yourself, you will not have to re-program your boat’s devices. If you do not have an MMSI, here is our guide for how to register your radio for an MMSI number. FYI:
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We put together a video on how to use a rolling hitch to free a line under load. We found this to be super helpful and hope you do too! Got something you want us to cover? Drop it in the comments.https://youtu.be/uQcmVJFY4YY
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Travel enthusiasts like all our sailing friends have kept a close eye on the Caribbean. For those of us in the US, the short flights or sails with plenty of temperate weather for outdoor activities makes the Caribbean the most likely “next getaway” locale. Of course, the travel deals are also exceptionally attractive. But each
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We “re-imagined” boat shows that is community focussed and buyer friendly! We just finished our private Catamaran Showcase this weekend from Oct.28th – Nov 1st and it was a great success! We gathered 14 catamarans in our marina in Hollywood, FL and we were thrilled to see so many future catamaran sailors come to get an education and
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The new Bali 4.8 has just arrived in the US. The delivery crew was impressed with the performance of the boat and the punch list of issues that arose during the delivery was short and minor. We did a quick walk through video of Belle Vie. Like with the 5.4, we are impressed with the
Bali 4.8 Debut in the US! Read More »
Happy “Thirsty Thursday”! We feel like these past few months since the lockdown and our timeout in Key Largo in March really flew by! In a nutshell, since our return in April, we have launched a new website, prepped our boat for yet another VERY active hurricane season, welcomed several new members to our team
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We have gotten a lot of questions about masts, so we wanted to give you a walk through of a mast while it’s down. Let us know if you have any questions about this video or masts in general. Also, what else would you like us to go over? Let us know in the comments.https://youtu.be/7LPkJ9zHexc
What is at the Top of Our Mast? Read More »
We got to know Tanya & Kevin first when they signed up for a live-aboard sailing course with us in the Bahamas several years ago. They are a super enthusiastic couple who teaches underwater photography but is more famous for leading exotic diving expeditions all over the world. We were so excited when in 2019, Tanya was
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We were delighted to see our new custom boat mattress delivered from the Handcraft Mattress Company (HMC) today! After having the same mattress custom-made for our Lagoon 450 SporTop three years ago, we loved it so much that we had the exact same mattress made for our Bali 5.4 catamaran. These made-to-measure boat mattresses are
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Our friends at Learning the Lines toured the unique & luxurious Xquisite X5 Catamaran recently. We love seeing young couples out there doing what we have been doing for more than 25 years, encouraging & educating aspiring sailors. The Learning the Lines couple started a YouTube channel about their adventures sailing the world on the
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Here’s our latest 46-47 foot catamaran comparison. We compare the 2020 catamaran models so you can see side-by-side specifications, dimensions, deck plans, cabin layouts, sailplans, and pricing on the most popular 46-ft catamarans in 2020. The Bali 4.6, Lagoon 46, and FP Saona 47 sport similar price range and dimensions, but each offers major differences
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Kathy and Jim bought a Leopard 48 from us in 2018 and have lived and worked aboard ever since. (FYI: A pre-owned Leopard 48 is a good live-aboard catamaran and is usually great value for money). Kathy and Jim are both attorneys and have successfully conducted business remotely since they have moved aboard in 2018.
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We compare the specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 48-50ft catamarans in 2020. The Lagoon 50, Bali 4.8, FP Saba 50, and Leopard 50 are within a similar price range and dimensions, but there are major differences. Let’s compare apples to apples to see how the match up. 48-50 Ft Catamaran
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Catamaran Guru Presents a Catamaran Showcase in Florida Join Us for a Private Catamaran Showcase in Florida! Schedule an appointment to step aboard the latest NEW Sailing & Power Catamaran models from four different manufacturers, including several Pre-Owned Catamarans. BALI | FOUNTAINE PAJOT | LAGOON | NAUTITEC Location: Hollywood Marina, 1400 Marina Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019Date: Thursday, October 29th – Sunday, Nov 1st, 2020 The showcase has
No Boat Shows? No Problem! Visit our Catamaran Showcase Read More »
Thinking about selling your boat? Wondering if it is prudent for you to save paying a commission to a yacht broker and go the “for sale by owner” route? If you have experience with boats and really know the market where your boat is located, you might feel confident to sell your own boat and
Selling Your Boat: FSBO vs Yacht Broker Read More »
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