The Catamaran You Can Both Say Yes To

Dave and his wife have owned four catamarans, crossed the Pacific with two teenagers aboard, and moved up to their Catana OC50, "O'Vive". In this owner testimonial, they explain the reasons this boat won: she was sold by the galley and the liveaboard comfort, he was sold by the sailing performance. They were aligned ever since! The Galley Sold Her. The Speed Sold Him: A real gas stove for daily bread baking, a dishwasher that uses less water than washing by hand, and a full household-style fridge and freezer running on solar. As for sailing fast, O’Vive delivered, she was one of the leading boats in the ARC+ 2024 rally. O’Vive finished 5th overall out of 94 boats. The OC50 delivers the comfort that keeps the whole family aboard longer, without giving up the sailing. Why comfort is a performance feature? When the boat is comfortable, she flies in and stays longer. The best boat is the one you both actually want to be on. CHAPTERS 0:00 Meet "O'Vive" the Catana OC50 0:35 Comfortable Galley at Sea, perfect for baking and cooking 1:12 Full Sized Fridge for Long Voyages 1:36 Their Older Boats vs the OC50 1:54 More Comfort means More Time Together 2:29 He wanted 200+ miles per day 2:47 Crossing the Atlantic: ARC+ Rally 2024 3:42 Deciding as a Couple: Retirement, Pacific Plans, their Lives Aboard Together What matters most when a couple buys a catamaran together? That both partners genuinely want to be on the boat. In most couples, one partner drives the sailing dream and the other comes along out of love, and a boat that only one of you enjoys eventually gets sold. The Houstons looked at many boats before this one; the OC50 was the first where her requirements (a real galley, household refrigeration, living open to the outdoors) and his requirement (at least 200 miles a day) were satisfied by the same hull. When she said she'd spend more time aboard if they bought it, that settled it, because more time on the boat together is the reason to own a boat at all. Thinking about a Catana or your own next catamaran? Call us: 1-804-815-5054 https://catamaranguru.com/contact/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=catana Catamaran Gurus is your safe harbor for yacht sales, yacht ownership, liveaboard lifestyle and sailing education, and charter management. Visit our website for insider details on how to own and operate a yacht for less than you think! Get expert yacht buyer assistance to ensure your buy the right boat for you and your dream.