AS LONG AS THEYRE BUCKS UP!!

It's an aluminum sail boat intended for northern climates so I imagine some sort of foam insulation is grafted to the hull taking up volume. If they didn't insulate then the inside of that boat is going to be wet, wet, wet the moment they have to use heat.

Just got to the part of the video where he explains that they use cork on the hull and wool sandwiched between the aluminum and linoleum up top.

the ovni 370 is at 500k now

Was looking forward to videos of this boat. With that price, I've lost all interest.

@@Nozzall the cross section of the two boats is very different, especially in the bow. Both boats have insulated hulls but the Ovni has significantly greater volume.

Thank you - and happy 2024 to you too!

👍

If we are asking for upgrades to the video quality, I'd prioritise going to 50/60 frames per second, and HDR.

Thanks for the positive feedback Mike - 4K adds a lot in terms of editing and upload time etc but we'll take that onboard for sure

Glad you like them!

I'll try! Thanks Harry

Watching « The Sailing Brothers » who are now on the other side of the world a Rival 34 seems more than adequate.

Quite Amazing to me there may be a market for such a boat, at such a price Presumably they have confidence there is We shall see

From the brochure: "Grit blasted non skid aluminium surface at walking areas on deck/cockpit floor"

Cork is very effective and safe its also very light and renewable. Its also naturally resistant to mould and bacteria... Basalt needle matting is also safe and effective if you can get a supply. The other trick that works is to add slow low noise and pressure computer fans to mushroom hatches and force air through the boats storage areas when in use or stored.... The airs forced behind and under the inner fittings and helps move the moisture out. You can close them off under sail. Although there are heat exchanging 12v domestic fan units designed for bathrooms and kitchens that might fit in a locker 🤔 That might be worth a try on an older boat.

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Sure thing. We used closed cell foam very effectively on our steel ketch and it’s lasted for 12 years ok, and I suspect will outlive me. It’s forgotten areas like the lazarettes and lockers though. They’re not insulated and will experience temp differentials between outside / inside, thus producing condensation. In an ideal world, that would run down behind the stringers and be pumped out via bilge pump, but it’d be far easier just to insulate the area instead…

@@PN_48 Yes insulating the whole hull is the ideal.. it saves energy both ways reduces noise something that we forget especially in a metal hull. The problem with sealed cell foam spray is ...its not cheap its made from hydrocarbons... It degasses some nasty chemicals and it sheds plastics into a closed environment . The other big problem is in the event of a fire many foams and plastics will burn or emit thick black toxic smoke. That will kill a person very quickly. Cork is naturally fire resistant its ised to clad the outside of buildings in Southern Europes fire belt and can be treated to resist even a blow torch without harmful toxic smoke emissions .. its also more abrasion resistant . There are office buildings that use it as flooring where it has to withstand stiletto heals passing every day. Basalt is incredibly good as a thermal chemical radiation and water and mould resistant it also doesnt form harmful shed particles. The Other group of materials that can be considered are flax, jute and hemp fibers. Chain lockers are an obvious place where they need a liner that keeps metals separated and to reduce noise. One other point, with the advent of chemically structurally modified timber like Inventwoods ..MettelWood.. or Accoya you may find that wood becomes a substitute for Al Car on fiber or even steel.. with natural insulation and even the ability to substitute for glass but keeping the strength and insulation of wood .. If you reduce the thermal gradient and bridging you reduce the condensation risk and the energy needs of the vessel in both cold and hot climates. Its an area that needs more attention and design material alternatives. 🧙‍♂️ 👍🏼

👍

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Interesting alternatives to cell foam spray, are these in development or actually available as product?

On deck it gets hot at noon (wear sandals), inside cooler than your typical grp boat because of all the insulation. Consider that this boat wasn’t built by dykstra for the tropics, but for the waddensea and scandinavia.

And the light color won’t soak up as much heat as a dark exterior.

@michaelpimentel8710 not hot and it's insulated!!! Good builders. Would like 40/44 version.

I spent a week on an aluminium sailboat like this. On a summer day, alu boats get hot on that deck to the point you can not walk bare feet ... inside is warmer in comparison to a white grp with minimal insulation. In winter, alu boats must have insulation for condensation (which can create havoc) and temperature topics. alu builds require vertical and horizontal frames, that take space from the interior which is typically filled with insulation...with a nice convection heater is really nice and warm inside.

If you watch the video @Coleen_West you will see at 05.20 there is a proper gate through the transom which also forms a swim platform

Bahamas weren't really my first thought for this type of boat!

dead downwind is slower and more uncomfortable than broad reaching. simple as that.

Thank you!

Say more about rudder, please It looks crazy system to me but anyway

Right,but as all things also aluminium has his cons,electrolysis for instance and seen the bad insulation figures it need extensive extra insulation.

Was just about to write this. Very much like an FPB! Love it.

The Oceanvolt motor has regen, so it charges the batteries while sailing. Then you charge the batteries with the solar panels. In a marina you charge with shore power. So the generator is the backup of the backup of the backup.

It would give them a toothache anyhow

Horses for Courses.... I absolute love the look of it. Plus, very low to no maintenance.

@@MoutinhoNuno as long as you're proactive on the anodes. Paint does provide a bit of corrosion protection.

Yes I have been for a long time now - but do tell me your rejuvenating tips Peter Pan!

@@yachtingworld..Eat keto, drink chateau petrus, sail Comanche…?

Ah @thomaselliott573 - it's been a while - I've missed you! It's very well insulated, the builders have done a few aluminium boats now. And I'd be interested to see you take your back to the drawing board and centreboards don't go upwind thoughts to Gerry Dykstra - again, a designer who knows a thing or two!

Useless comment. fark off@@yachtingworld

Centreboards going upwind on a bathtub? Licking butts again ay?@@yachtingworld