2021 Multihull of the Year: Explocat 52 Explained [BOAT TOUR]
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2021
- In this video we tour 2021 Multihull Of the Year Winner, the Explocat 52 cruising catamaran by Garcia Yachts. It’s a catamaran designed for blue water cruising, but not just in the trade winds and tropics like most of the cats we review…instead this boat is destined to go well off the beaten path…a true expedition yacht who’s builder has nearly 50 years experience in building metal boats, yet is a sister yard to the high performance Outremer catamarans and Gunboat.
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Thanks for posting and sharing. Very nice to see this great catamaran.
The best thing about this boat is the ability to safely beach on the keels. This makes it possible to clean the hull and do quick maintenance between tides, instead of having to be hauled out. Shaft drives instead of sail drives would make this an even better yacht.
Yeah, surprised they went with sail drive.
@Deborah TheMiorgan all of the full time blue water sailors I’ve heard from say that shaft drive is the safest option and requires far less maintenance. Sail drive is less expensive to install which is why they say so many catamaran companies use it.
@@barryholiday8998 Sail drive also takes up much less interior volume, so more space efficient. Every design decision is a tradeoff of multiple things.
will the company able to change it with shaft drive ?
@@LoanwordEggcorn @ more interior space vs safety ? when in the middle of ocean i pick safety
This is the best review I have seen for the Explocat. Out of my budget, sticking to the Exploration 45.
Balance really set the cat world on fire with the versahelm. So many builders adopting it now. Good to see Garcia adopting that excellence, makes this cat the best deal for exploring in any latitude.
@Mal L ok let's get pedantic then. Canting helms (as they where originally called) have been in operation since the 1930's possibly even older than that. But Balance perfected the concept. They deserve to give it an appropriate name.
The hinged helm has been around for some time. I've seen them on monohulls years ago to bring the wheel from one side of the boat to the other or straight up. I've only been watching cats for about 8 years and Balance was the first one I've seen use it in this configuration. But you can't stop innovation. And the pivoting helm position is a game changer in the cat field. BTW. I love this metal cat.
@Mal L Schionning Catamarans have had it for years.
@@jamespowell2924 Sirius Yachts in Germany have had them on their monos for years as well. They were first used on race boats and are extremely reliable which is why they use them.
@@paulbeatham6530 And i've seen them in airplanes too like the Beechcraft Bonanzas with the movable yokes to either side. :)
That is one amazing sail yacht.
My new go to Cat. Love this boat.
love it.. Getting harder to decide on new boats these days. Good to see
Most people would be looking to win in the lottery, to get a boat like this....lol maybe an older Seawind, built-in Vietnam, could be a good idea for me.
Yes same here and I'm skint.
Yes I love this boat, it is beautiful.
Thanks for a very good presentation.
Ahhh yes, the wonder and magic of cruising in the arctic at an open helm. hahaha lovely yacht
This looks impressive. I can imagine the price is also impressively high. Still a aluminum hull is very appealing to me.
Какие вы счастливые😍👍
Great intro to this amazing cat. I was wondering if you had more info on the important parts, engine location, the electrical system, all those little areas which either make an amazing cat, or a huge headache.
Thank you.
This is amazing. If I ever somehow can afford this lifestyle, I think I would choose this vessel.
well.. guess most of us can't afford it at all.. economy doing it's job :)
@@davidrodrigues9485
"You will own nothing and you be happy."
chucky schwab and globe economy forum (gef)
@@largemarge1603 perhaps in the future..
Move those winches up to where the raised helm is and you’ve got an excellent design.
Very nice cat. Fast, secure... I'm going ti inquire more about it. 👍
Very nice boat.
Reducing the noise of furniture creaking by having greater rigidity is un underestimated way to up the 'luxury' sailing experience of a catamaran. Whilst understandable, creaking noises underway are hardly comforting or desirable.
Agreed...there is something reassuring not having your boat creak.
And, for sure, Explocat doesn't creek. Impressive silence in the saloon and cabins!
I want the pendulum helm station configuration. Much better for long ocean passages. This is a top pick for Xmas.🙂
A dream boat that will never be reality
Professional video. Great work. ||| X |||
Lovely cat
Lovely boat, there`s a great vid with Pete Goss on their site. He`s in several of the photos .
BTW Brent, "Workshop space in the galley! " Noice!
@Hello bert macdonald , How are you doing?
The missus won't be pleased
@@lydiaanderson4020
Hi Lydia,
bert can hardly wait to continue this stimulating conversation, but he is busy writing comments...
Nooice !
Nice 👌
Immediately FAVED when you say "Aluminum" (I literally said "HOLY SH!T" out loud when you said that whilst watching the vid!)!
I'm now throwing all my attention in purchasing this!
Boreal, garcia, allure, ovni : we french are in love with aluminium hulls.
Don't forget the Devillier cats and the Mumby catamarans that are also aluminum.
I absolutely love this boat. I wonder if a daggerboard version will ever be produced? The Cyber 48 and this boat really show the advantages of aluminum boats. Makes you wonder if it weren't for the availability of skilled craftsman and the challenges of the electrical systems, if more cats would be built using aluminum?
A daggerboat version is not in the yard's plans at the moment. But this version goes verywell upwind!
Center boards - seems Garcia already has the design for centerboards dialed in...
don't forget the Dewillier aluminum cats.
🤩stunning
If only you weren't forced to stand out in the breeze on one corner or the other!! the raised helm is the way to go. what a great boat! They should call it "metal Leopard"!
Agree on the Leopard design cues - testament to the safety and popularity of th efront cockpit. Re Helms, there are three - on both corners, and a raised helm, with tilting wheel. Best of both worlds.
Just looking at this boat and how it was built I will not be able to afford it anytime soon. Looks perfect though
I absolutely love this boat. I wonder if a daggerboard version will ever be produced? The Cyber 48 and this boat really show the advantages of aluminum boats. Makes you wonder if it weren't for the availability of skilled craftsman and the challenges of the electrical systems, if more cats would be built using aluminum? 😀
Vaan and JFA are also building cats in aluminum....
One would think an "expedition" cat' would have shafts, not saildrives
Looks like that is the only problem with this thing, otherwise it is really impressive.
thats what i was thinking but apparently not for this yacht.
Doesn't creek so not a Lagoon , Not to sure about that huge forard cockpit down south in the roaring 40s ? Nice looking boat .
@bill,
I would take this boat on a babbling brook.
What size creek do you have in mind?
Replace the sails with retractable aerofoils?
Alls I can say is yes please but I'd have to test it out for a couple of years before I commit
I cant find more detailed video review for the explocat other then this video! The company is not marketing the boat as it should do
There is a good video with sailing legend Pete Goss here: czcams.com/video/evJ9RaGsjAQ/video.html
Nice boat , but what happens with that large front well deck when you surf down a wave and it fills with water , that’s a lot of weight on the bow to plowing into the next wave
Put a little piece of monogrammed canvas over it.
I was so hoping that this would be the next La Vagabonde… alas, they went in another direction.
I was thinking the outremer 55 at first but then i guess speed is their main objective
Can’t blame them if they have a deal on the Rapido. However, I’m in your camp with the Outermer 55. It’s the route I would have gone .
@@JonathanAlessandro don’t forget they make a living of the videos they make. And being on the fastest and sexiest boat makes their videos more attractive.
Gunboat to me are the only ones that have sort the helming position right on cats. Everything thing else just seems like an after thought when compare.
i agree. Protected from the elements middle helm in cabin and tillers in the back on either side. Rope controls at bottom of mast. So far only the Devillier aluminum catamaran seem to copy the gunboat philosophy.
Actrually Gunboat ripped off Chris Whites designs, check out the A47 mastfoil.
@@kell7195 At LAST, someone who actually knows something!
@@kell7195
Your use of the Valley-Girl slang 'actually' instantly disqualifies you from participating in any adult conversation.
@@dancarter482
Your use of the Valley-Girl slang 'actually' instantly disqualifies you from participating in any adult conversation.
Does the boat sink if it capsizes?
Actually it has to be called "Ali Cat"
❤❤❤❣
The biggest problem with Ally is electrolysis ,,, but all good with constant care
You might be referring to galvanic corrosion?
Electrolysis is depositing material, corrosion is removing material?
It is wider than outremer 51, but two tones heavier. How does this affect the performance upwind compared to a performance cat, e.g. angle to the wind specifically?
Yess please anyone answer this!
I think the upwind angle is about 105 degrees. Not bad for a cat, but you can't really compare that to a cat with daggerboards of course.
@@michi5555
How is 'really compare' different from regular compare?
fellows, it is what it is, one tone more, one knot less.
My dream Cat with the pendulum helm system..
A powerball dream for me, but I can still dream..
Anyone know what a round about price is any?
Will you guys participate in Cannes Yachting Festival for exhibition?
Yes the boat will be there on display!
Question - If they gave you one to trial for 6 months to take it to Antarctica would you attempt it?
You onboard of course?
Tbh, i‘d take this Svalbard in summer.
And the eye-watering price is.........?
with exposed helm, why is this considered arctic capable?
The elephant in the room is going to be the lack of centre or dagger-boards for upwind ability. Everyone knows the small skeg keels mean you will motor upwind.
This version goes verywell upwind! Look at what Peet Goss says about it : czcams.com/video/evJ9RaGsjAQ/video.html
@@GarciaYachts_official any chance of seeing the evidence.... 40 degrees apparent or less?
It’s alright. Personally I think the Vision 444 should have won multihull of the year hands down. With so many companies just doing the same thing as everyone else. I think we need a recount.
@Hello Jeremy Cummings, How are you doing?
@@lydiaanderson4020
Hi Lydia,
Jeremy cannot come to the phone right now.
He is busy writing comments...
down to bottom line , buy whatever you can afford
Solid aluminum. Only 18 tonnes. Similar to cruising cats around the same size and lighter than some. What that means is heavier than most.
Which is totally fine, as light as a feather and feeling every little ripple might be fine for a race, but not so much long term on rough seas. A bit of substance to it all gives much needed comfort for that, which is what you'd want in an explorer vessel I'd say.
@@CitizenMio sure but if your 6’8”. Don’t say only 6’8”.
@@CitizenMio
While riding a horse, I prefer a hackamore instead of a 'bit'.
And why are you discussing horses on a sailboat video?
@@largemarge1603 🙃
Why not use outboard motors...I know may be ugly, but would eliminate the whole Saildrive vs. Shaft debate.
Aren't outboards exposed to the weather? And even if you have them slung up when not in use, they are still outside.
16 tons only?
I don't get the exposed helm on the stern of the boat. Seems like the last thing you want on an "adventure" boat.
Agreed. You're like 1 step away from being overboard. I don't like it. Plus its not as protected from the weather.
@@addictedtopussy69
'exposed', 'not as protected'.
OK, which is it!
@@largemarge1603 Both!
does the number in a boat's name tell how long the boat is? For instance the boat in your video is explocat 52.
99% of the time.
The helm position looks like a nightmare being exposed to sea spray and weather. NO THANKS!!!! Glad to see it also has a cockpit sport bridge as well if ordered.
Thus the option for a protected helm position. Shower not 2 seconds later.
@@secondstartotheright add a dodger over the helm with the pendulum wheel. The sheets are routed to this area so all under cover then.
@@secondstartotheright actually, the cockpit... But I guess you were too busy looking for faults to pay attention
@@secondstartotheright @4:59 to make it easy for you
@@secondstartotheright sigh... How do I not know the difference? Okay, let's try this again...
You asked about a protected helm, the previous comment pointed out that the showed the other helm locations right after the one you were referring to.
You asked if they were referring to the the point inside the saloon, away from the lines.... The poster tried to explain how by adding an enclosure you would be sheltered and have access...
You missed the point... So I pointed out that they were referring to the secondary/tertiary adjustable helm positions mentioned and shown @4:48 or there about, one of which is under the hardtop. It is in the exterior and therefore is essentially part of the cockpit, not the saloon.
Not sure how you jump to me not knowing the difference between the helm and cockpit... But Okey dokey 😐
Lovely! Sign me up! Oh, wait -- I'm poor. Even so, providing a minimum price would have been nice, even though I know it is certainly exorbitant!
Any price for last year would be nearly doubled in July 2022... and would lead to false hopes and dashed dreams.
With the degradation of fiat currency by global bankers, well, maybe this's a discussion for another time...
Aluminum without significant weight penalty? Yeah right. Do the calculations. It's 3x heavier than a composite laminate and still not as strong or as fatigue resistant. Plus you need to add additional weight to insulate the hull and decks for thermal and sound. Plus you have major corrosion problems to deal with. And then you end up with a catamaran that will sink to the bottom unless you have very large flotation chambers. There are many good reasons why aluminum is not widely used for cruising cats. But the main one is that they get very heavy and consequently are very slow.
The boat weighs only 18t. That's lighter than most commercial composite catamarans with a similar size.
Mumby 48 cat is 6.5 tons, heaps lighter and stronger than its composite cousins.
Pick your poison. The problem with plastic boats is that gelcoat is very high maintenance. You have to continually wax it to prevent UV damage and oxidation. For a catamaran that is a substantial ongoing maintenance cost, and was the straw that broke the camels back and the reason we sold our cat. I would consider an aluminum boat in the future if one comes out I can afford.
@@kell7195
Do the Filo teenagers build the Mumby with 4mm hull material?
Around 1/8"?
Sure...
Only 18 tons for a 52ft cat is very competitive
I would love to own this catamaran! Maybe I’ll get lucky on my crypto selections. Ha
you will brother!
A"bluewater yacht" with saildrives? Knock out a saildrive and you've ripped a huge hole in the boat... Attached keel - not integral? I can't tell from the quick shot, is there a skeg for the rudder?
There is a skeg forward of the sail drive 👍
Attached keel - not integral? it is made out of aluminum how can it be integral?it is made out of sheets of aluminum attached together
If u knok out a sail drive, water will not go in as the access from the inside is above the water line. Just like in a seawind.
What did Balance say when you took their helm design?
Are you sure balance invented that? If i recall alibi yachts already had something like that, and on monohulls you had sirius yachts…
The engineers creed: God gave you eyes, plagiarize
@@michaelgaare2121 Awesome comment... (gonna steal it)
Smart design no doubt, but not very comfortable compared to Privilege etc. Monohulls are still the best option for a vessel that can go anywhere. For the same money you can get an Amel 50 with good helmsman protection and no forward opening.
As for right now this is true, however as advancement continues, i supposed multihulls price will go down as well since the market are increasing and innovations will keep on going, making a “true-expedition” multihull achievable! This is only the beginning!
@@JonathanAlessandro
How is 'true-expedition' different from regular expedition?
a privilege is like 28 tons or something ridiculues. lol apples and oranges much?
Always remember that there’s only a half inch between you and the bottom of the sea.
Finally a real southern ocean sailing catamaran for Australia. And then they gave us a soft option the versahelm. Go break a leg
Hmmm, i fear we don't deliver anymore to australia, since the submarines story ;)
@@philv3941 the wives daughters and pursuers of all involved in the submarine story will ensure a continuing supply of quality french products to the "empire" colonies.
Why is electrolysis not an issue on aluminium boats?
uh, it is actually. There is literally no metal where corrosion isn't an issue.
@Geoff,
Are you referring to galvanic corrosion?
Electrolysis is depositing, corrosion is removing.
@@uni4rm
Your use of the Valley-Girl slang 'actually' instantly disqualifies you from participating in any adult conversation.
Jurors are debating 'literally', but it does not look good...
Nice, but doesn’t feel as romantic as living in the below waterline area of a monohull
18 ton lightship !! you won’t be doing over 200 mile days. Shame as it’s got a lot going for it otherwise.
someone suffering from the Dunning-Kruger effect.
This is a really nice boat but I still have yet to see a catamaran that doesn't look like a bleach bottle inside. None of them have finishes and wall coverings or wood paneling that make them feel cozy, so stark and impersonal. Its my biggest gripe about CATs.
Take a look at the Argentine built ones they have a more traditional yatch type finish inside and are a little more conservative externally ..with shaft drives and hybrid power options.
This is a quality design but theres some tweaks that would make it even better ...but its about purpose and personal preferences.
If you aren't customizing your boat to your liking then its your own fault. And doesn't that depend on the layout and design? Cats that have wraparound windows in the saloon aren't going to have a place to put anything on the walls yknow.
How much does the Explocat 52 cost?
1.3 million euro
@@lucaspeters8327 Thats not too bad but too much in Australia landed
It looks alike IKEA inside and bit boring generally speaking. Not at the same page with Outremer quality in my opinion.
why is the only go to insult people have when they see light wood interiors, "lIkE oMg iT'S IKEA". comparing real oak with medium density fiberboard because it's light and contemporary just makes you look stupid and uncultured.
I HAD A 41 FT WHARRAM CAT AND A50FT TRI AND I LIKE TO SEE THIS BOAT IN 30 KNOTS OF WIND????LOL
I see that they ripped off the Balance versa helm
Nice cat for a 52 footer, but those small fuel tanks and the stupid saildrives gotta go. The high maintenance saildrives and not enough fuel for extended off grid remote places expedition stile sailing does not work ! God forbid you hit something solid lurking just below the surface with one of those saildrives and bust open the membrane “5000 miles from nowhere”, you go into the drink 100% ‘cause aluminum ain’t floating unlike those foam cored composite hulls like the Gunboat.
Me like the idea of an aluminum “explocat”, but at around 72’ (24m) LOA, a little bit skinnier hulls ratio to improve performance, higher bridge deck clearance, a sail plan more like on the Chris White’s Atlantic 72 cat, aquadrive seal and coupling on a shaft propulsion and more fuel capacity for the heating and the generator while on extended stay above 60 degrees N or S. Something like that would probably convince even Skip Novak to switch from his Pelagic monohulls to the “Explocat” multihulls, right? LOL
Nah, absolutely not ! A multihull will never ever be safer than a monohull in the remote arctic regions for the simple fact that a multihull does not forgive an “overpowered situation” and once capsized it will never right itself like a monohull !
So, keep the multihulls for island hopping / leapfrogging and deck partying in the tropical paradises and the good ole aluminum or steel monohulls for the arctic exploration.
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Price???
The most expensive non-ferrous metal used to make boats is aluminum. Most people would think brass or bronze are more expensive but they would be wrong.
From $1.5m, prob closer to $2m with options.
someone said 1.3 million Euros
Look up sailing Jupiter on YT, he a performance aluminium cat build for $300k by an Australian designer, building them in the Phillipines. Though he does say they went up to circa $400k now and it'd prob take the best part of 2 years to build.
Multi-hull boats have shallower drafts and wider beams, so they're faster and, yet, more stable.
They're prone to capsizing, but not prone to sinking unless the windows break or the doors leak.
My only fear of multi-hull boats is their tendency to break in the middle or to run aground even on light ice because of the wider beam and lower force/area.
The only realistic multi-hull option for the higher latitudes would be a trimaran, like the Independence Class littoral vessel, but much smaller, which has the central hull leading the lateral hulls to ensure the lateral hulls don't receive any wake from the central hull, to make the structure more robust, to better pierce the waves with the leading central hull, yet, cushion the plunge from a crest into a trough, with the following lateral hulls, and to use the central hull to glide atop on ice-pack, drag the lateral hulls over the pack, and then break the ice-pack with the weight of the yacht, not the force of impact.
I would be very much interested in the Garcia Exploration Catamarn if it can be taken all the way up to the Arctic or the Antarctic, otherwise, I'd either settle for the Garcia Exploration 60, which has a very luxurious saloon, owner's suite and sundeck, but still has a single engine and a single propeller.
The Murphy's Law has always worked against me, so I'd, ideally, want twin engines, twin screws and twin rudders, not just for redundancy, but also for better steering, like those on the sailing yachts Pangaea and Tara.
The ideal expedition yacht, though, would be the Alucia with a 48ftx36ftx13ft hangar for the Gweduck amphibious aircraft.
Looking for something in Antarctica?
Anything in particular?
CONDO ON WATER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [BMW]
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What a beautiful boat ... but an arctic/antartica expedition boat it is not ... pitch responsibly
just shut up. people have sailed the artic in 30ft homemade sailboats. this thing is aluminum, insulated, has dehumidifiers and heaters. just shut up.
Very suprised nothing from the south of France won this 🙄
Niiiiiice boat.
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The only downside I see for "more mature explorers " is the lack of walk around births or even semi island briths. We don't want to 'climb' into bed, we want to get into bed (just ask you lady partners). Just makes more sense. And with 52 feet, this is sooooooo possible. Bummmer.
Well yes, but those little gaps each side of the bed have a huge impact on the performance by blowing out the hull width. It shouldn't be a surprise that old school catamarans sail well and the new generation like this don't. This boat still offers some good performance by staying true to sailing fundamentals and that is the compromise.
Tha aft portion of this boat has plenty of width to accommodate, at least for the matey birth. It's a matter of design.
Berths* lol
Much prefer having no gaps at the sides of the beds - automatically have leeboards, much better than leecloths. If you're at anchor fine any sort of bed will do (well at least most of the time) and probably on a catamaran less risk but I'd much rather have no gaps at the sides of the beds. Plus as mentioned anything to keep the hulls narrow is a good thing.
First time i heard an ‘explorer’ whine about having to climb into bed.
Saildrives??? Cheap and easy for the builder to fit. Terrible option for a supposed "expedition" boat
why is that?
@@tomdedorlodot563 …If you really want to know…the information are available everywhere for you to look it up yourself !!! Cheers !!!
You need to put the engines under the beds if you want shaft drives. I’ll take the sd… and have the engine and diesel smell outside of the accommodation space.
@@bernardgendron4310 …The Anterra 44 has shaft drive and the engine is located in the middle of the boat !!!
@@tomdedorlodot563 I think the saildrive system makes it difficult to beach the boat as they will get damaged by contact with the beach.
You've got to turn of the sound, look at this cat and think what's so special about this cat that they say its for high latitude sailing other than strong aluminum structure. My answer - is NOTHING. Its just another fancy cat that's being marketed by Garcia but not what they say it is. Brutal - YES, high latitude - NO.
So what's missing in your opinion for a vessel to to those places?
@@michi5555 1 Multiple survival systems duplicating each other. High latitudes are about surviving not leisure 2 Reliable and simple heating systems 3 Lots of thermal insulation. 4 Several watertight bulkheads 5 every system must be simple and sturdy. 6. Only one inside door. I recommend you to watch Skip Novaks sailboats, which follow these principles.
@@alexeykozakevich5643
In simple words -- resilience, a product of redundancy.
From $1.5m, prob closer to $2m with options.
I'd like the option of leaving the wife behind and hooking up with an exotic model in her 20's to sail around the world with. If you can make that happen for $2m. , I'm in.
@@davidbrayshaw3529 better budget closer to $4m for that.
@@TDubya811 Just had a zoom meeting with my lawyer, accountant, naval architect and mother in law. Your numbers are remarkably similar to theirs. Mother in law was a long way out of course, but that's another story.
@@TDubya811 lol
this sound in in the background is really annoying and far to loud
Not the best cabins..
I think you're confused on what type of Cat this is. it's not a Condomaran.
Excellent yacht, poor presentation.