BIG Life Update (ALUMINUM CATAMARAN FOR SALE!) + Your Questions Answered (Sailing Family Q&A)

Life Update & Your Burning Questions Answered! Well… this one is a bit of a curveball! And something we did NOT see coming. After an unexpected life twist just one week ago, we’re sharing the big news — yes, Emma James, our 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran is officially for sale. This wasn’t part of the plan, and we’re still wrapping our heads around it, but we’re walking you through why this decision makes sense for us right now. INTERESTED IN EMMA? Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 Then, it's Q&A time! We’re answering your most asked questions — from sailing performance and maintenance to life aboard as a full-time family, devices we use, and of course, how Charlie’s handling life afloat. Some of your questions we answer: How is the Dyneema rigging holding up? How do we afford to live on a boat? Are we getting a new crew member soon? What are the pros and cons of the East Coast of Australia? How’s Charlie going onboard? What kind of catamaran do we sail and who designed it? … and heaps more! Thank you for being part of our journey — wherever it leads next. Drop us a comment below if you’ve got more questions! -------------- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: A Big Life Update 00:20 - Is Emma James Really For Sale?! 04:42 - Are We Quitting Cruising or YouTube? 05:14 - Q&A Begins: Your Questions Answered 06:20 - Are we using Navionics? 07:37 - How is the Dyneema rigging holding up? 10:14 - What’s the performance like after the refit? 11:53 - How are the folding props going? 13:07 - Why didn’t you paint the rest of the hulls? 14:35 - Do we have an electric Winch? 15:58 - What kind of cat is Emma James? 17:45 - Who designed your catamaran? 18:50 - Was the east coast of Australia more or less expensive than expected? 21:50 - How does Charlie go on the boat? 24:01 - New crew member on the horizon? 24:28 - How did Sam get into this line of work? 26:49 - Final Thoughts & What’s Next & Thanks for the Support ❤️ ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #SailingFamily #EmmaJamesForSale #SailingLife #LiveaboardFamily #CatamaranLife #QandA #SailingWithTheJameses