Building an Aluminum Boat - Design Part 1 with KM Yachtbuilders | EP 203

Continuing with our project to build a custom aluminum boat, we begin a feasibility study with KM Yachtbuilders in the Netherlands by going through a series of key questions with owner, Eeuwe Kooi, to determine our design criteria. Using beautiful and informative footage taken on past cruises aboard our previous boats plus the lively discussion with Eeuwe, we explain the things that we liked and didn't like about the 4 other boats we've owned during 31 years of international cruising and what features would make the perfect cruising boat for us. Bonus: Download a complimentary .pdf of the questionnaire covered in this video to help you get clear on your own criteria for a new, or new-to-you, boat. http://eepurl.com/hygdIL This video is 25 minutes long so we include the following index so you can jump ahead to topics of interest if you are short of time: 00:00 - Introduction 02:10 - Main Criteria 03:28 - Raised Salon / Pilot Salon 05:17 - Keel (ballasted swing keel vs lifting keel) 07:21 - Comfortable Onboard Office Space 10:22 - Cabins, Heads and Showers (includes berths and sea berths) 14:37 - Keep What You Love 15:32 - Galley Layout 19:33 - Stern Configuration (scoop, life raft locker, twin wheels, table) 22:10 - Prioritizing Criteria 23:10 - Create a Shared Document to Build Specification 24:23 - Conclusion and What's Coming Up Next Time #kmyachtbuilders #aluminumboats #aluminiumboats #bestevaer45 #bestevaer49 #bestevaer53 #distantshores4 ••••••••••••••••••••••• Special Thanks to: KM Yachtbuilders: https://www.kmy.nl/ Dykstra Naval Architects: https://www.dykstra-na.nl/ Equipment: Pantaenius Yacht Insurance: https://www.pantaenius.com/uk-en/?adi... BRNKL Yacht Security & Monitoring: https://www.brnkl.io/ Brunton’s Propellers: https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/ Elvstrøm Sails: https://elvstromsails.com Seldén Mast / Furlex: https://www.seldenmast.com/​ Lewmar: https://www.lewmar.com/ Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/ Scanstrut: https://www.scanstrut.com/ Navionics Charts: https://www.navionics.com/ GN Espace Ocean Chef: https://www.gn-espace.com Highfield Classic Inflatable: https://www.highfieldboats.com Integrel On-Engine Generator: https://www.integrelmarine.com/ MG Energy Systems (lithium batteries): https://www.mgenergysystems.eu/ Ultra Anchor (35 kg): https://www.ultramarine-anchors.com/ Oceanskies Yacht Registration: https://www.oceanskies.com/yachts/ •••••••••••••••••••••• About Paul and Sheryl Shard are award-winning travel documentary television producers and videographers who have been cruising internationally since 1989 documenting their global adventures for television, social media, in books and sailing publications. They have sailed over 110,000 nm including 9 ocean crossings and are the producers and presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series which is broadcast to 47 million households in 24 languages around the world (AWE, Nautical Channel, ACCTV, ShineTV). Through their TV programs, YouTube videos, articles/blogs and popular cruising seminars, the Shards help anyone dreaming of setting sail to get out on the water and experience their own adventure safely and comfortably. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Gifts for Sailors! Own the Whole Distant Shores Collection – Now on Special! All 157 full half-hour ad-free episodes of the Distant Shores Sailing Adventure TV series are available as HD downloads and also on DVD through the Distant Shores website. Get the whole set which is perfect for binge-watching, curing the blues and also make a great gift for the sailor in your life! Info and order here: https://distantshores.ca/sailingdvds/... Downloadable versions: https://distantshores.ca/sailingdvds/... ••••••••••••••••••••••• You can also connect with us on: FACEBOOK:   / distantshorestv   INSTAGRAM:   / distantshorestv   TWITTER:   / distantshorestv   BUSINESS INQUIRIES: [email protected] ••••••••••••••••••••••• THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING!    / distantshorestv​   ••••••••••••••••••••••• Thank you for watching! Sheryl and Paul