Fascinating look at an under-discussed aspect of buying/building a yacht. PLEASE get Marnix on for a livestream Q & A. First Lurssen & now a big cheese at VRIPACK?! Kudos, Mr Seal. Btw, Marnix is possibly the best name ever. Very Star Trek which I'm sure DS appreciates. More seriously, timely subject in light of a recent competing YT yacht broker vid about an owner who didn't get good advice about design & now has an 8-figure mess of a build for which he can't get a reputable captain because it wasn't built to code/class , never mind insurance, resale, and charter-ability issues.
My Dad was merchant marine during WW2 deck officer bridge rated, master certified 1944 and in command of a Liberty ship until decommissioned in 1947. He used to talk about Plimsol lines and the one that imparted the most stability was marked *NAW* which he said stood for *North Atlantic Winter* They'd go all around the ship checking those lines and sometimes shifting cargo or fuel oil to even them out.
The @yachtbuilders channel just called and said it is missing a new video ;-) Another great and very informative video by the way! Actually my favourite type of video given that I often I find these "technical" and "behind the scenes" videos way more interesting than the average yacht tour. Interesting comment regarding the bow shape... apparently there seems to be a huge difference in hull shapes again between sailing and motor yachts since plumb bows (-> greater hull speed and less pitching but therefore tend to be wetter on the foredeck) are now very much preferred among sailors over raked or clipper bows unless they try to build a "modern classic" such as to compete in J class (spoon bows) regattas.
I learned a lot about hull design from a fisherman who only owned Fairlines. He specifically would modify a Fairline yacht to fish from. He said their hull designs were the best. They habe specific Chinese, the bow was designed specifically for the ocean. He would go on and on. Then the last time I saw him, he was on Rivieras. They were the best now.
A very good video. A live stream would be great. I understand the reason for a bulbous bow. I don’t understand why a hull vane has not become as wide spread as it offers similar improvements of fuel efficiency and ride improvement.
Put me down as a yes for the livestream. I have found it interesting that Nordhavn went through the process of having Vripack design a yacht- steel hulled, but it was never built. I understand you needed someone to pay for it, it it is no longer even listed as an available model in their website.
I would indeed be most interested in a live stream dealing with ship design. I expect I could come up with a lot of questions. Do give us (me) a good bit of advance warning if possible though.
2nd 😂 Dear David, Why does "all" private yachts don't have a dedicated hospital room? E.g. if an owner needs to undergo a medical treatment on a regular base (several times per week) which requires special machines/equipment.
A hospital room is useless if you don't have a doctor, or at least a nurse/physician assistant abroad. 'Passenger' yachts require a doctor aboard (though there may be nuance there, possibly allowing a nurse on smaller vessels). For smaller yachts with a limit of only 12 passengers, a mandate to have a hospital room and doctor aboard would be an egregious burden on such smaller yachts, not to mention a massive waste of scarce doctors. Smaller yachts are rarely out of range of medical services. One could make the case that explorer yachts that might be far from medical services ought to have one, and I would agree, and many of them do.
@@panpiper when you have to do dialysis, you need some machines and some filters, etc. You don't need a Doctor on Board. 1 or 2 trained nurses plus the technician to service the machines is usually enough. With longer needles you can connect yourself to the dialysis machine - if you are used to it - and the nurse as backup in case of. In case it is more severe and you have the necessary money, you will have your personal medical Team.
I'd have to disagree. I don't have a "dog in the fight" to be honest, but objectively I can tell you that they are very highly respected worldwide and have a huge number of projects in shipyards all over the world.
🦘🇦🇺 Please please please. A live stream would be absolutely fantastic. I’m currently doing conceptual designs on a refit to meet our needs, which may take it over 500GT. Thank you David this is a fabulous idea. 🙏
Great. I'll contact Marnix and arrange something. I'm filming in the US/Caribbean for a couple of weeks but plan to go to The Netherlands in early March. In the meantime feel free to contact me directly if I can be of asistance. david.seal@northropandjohnson.com
Fascinating look at an under-discussed aspect of buying/building a yacht. PLEASE get Marnix on for a livestream Q & A. First Lurssen & now a big cheese at VRIPACK?! Kudos, Mr Seal. Btw, Marnix is possibly the best name ever. Very Star Trek which I'm sure DS appreciates.
More seriously, timely subject in light of a recent competing YT yacht broker vid about an owner who didn't get good advice about design & now has an 8-figure mess of a build for which he can't get a reputable captain because it wasn't built to code/class , never mind insurance, resale, and charter-ability issues.
My Dad was merchant marine during WW2 deck officer bridge rated, master certified 1944 and in command of a Liberty ship until decommissioned in 1947. He used to talk about Plimsol lines and the one that imparted the most stability was marked *NAW* which he said stood for *North Atlantic Winter* They'd go all around the ship checking those lines and sometimes shifting cargo or fuel oil to even them out.
Super-interesting. Thanks!
The @yachtbuilders channel just called and said it is missing a new video ;-)
Another great and very informative video by the way!
Actually my favourite type of video given that I often I find these "technical" and "behind the scenes" videos way more interesting than the average yacht tour.
Interesting comment regarding the bow shape... apparently there seems to be a huge difference in hull shapes again between sailing and motor yachts since plumb bows (-> greater hull speed and less pitching but therefore tend to be wetter on the foredeck) are now very much preferred among sailors over raked or clipper bows unless they try to build a "modern classic" such as to compete in J class (spoon bows) regattas.
Haha! I have one awaiting approval from Moonen...should be published next week!
Very interesting video, thank You!
Yes please, do make a longer live-stream format about this subject!
Great explanation David! So interesting elements to learn about! Ja, ik zal graag meer willen weten👍
Loved this vlog. Very informative 😮
Love this info that I wouldn't hear and see in other yacht channels.
Great video again! I think you cannot create "ordinary" video but only amazing ones! Congratulation. God bless you.
Great insights David!
of course, a live stream is always interessant. Thanks for this vidéo Davide and the team.
Excellent yet again David. Thank you.
Great episode! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
Excellent video, David. I've learned a lot! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Your channel has inspired me to aspire to yachting.
I think a live stream would be great. Great info in this one.
Live-stream would be super David. Vripack are one of my favourite design house.
Your wish is my command.
I would love to see a video with him!
I probably wouldn't see the Livestream, mostly due to living in a different time zone, but the recording!:)
Thank you for sharing this!
My pleasure!
Very interesting thank you
Creeping up on the 250k subs...well done David...I've been following since the very very early days.
Thanks. Creeping VERY slowly...but creeping in the right direction at least!
A great Video, very interesting.
yes please, would love the life stream with Marnix.
Would like to see a live stream if it was organised David.
I learned a lot about hull design from a fisherman who only owned Fairlines. He specifically would modify a Fairline yacht to fish from. He said their hull designs were the best. They habe specific Chinese, the bow was designed specifically for the ocean. He would go on and on. Then the last time I saw him, he was on Rivieras. They were the best now.
Thanks Cliff...that's so funny. I know a few yacht owners who's opinion of the best builder depends upon the yacht they currently own!
The livestream sounds fascinating
A very good video. A live stream would be great. I understand the reason for a bulbous bow. I don’t understand why a hull vane has not become as wide spread as it offers similar improvements of fuel efficiency and ride improvement.
I'll arrange a Live Stream with Marnix...you can ask him directly!
Put me down as a yes for the livestream. I have found it interesting that Nordhavn went through the process of having Vripack design a yacht- steel hulled, but it was never built. I understand you needed someone to pay for it, it it is no longer even listed as an available model in their website.
Interesting. I'll definitely organize a live stream!
I would watch a live stream or Q&A. I did not know the history of the load line just why it is there.
Nice
I’d love to join a livestream to discuss naval architecture.
It shall be done!
I would indeed be most interested in a live stream dealing with ship design. I expect I could come up with a lot of questions. Do give us (me) a good bit of advance warning if possible though.
I will! It will probably be March before I can get over to the Netherlands and film the live stream.
'Marnix Hoestra', surely the name of the villain in a futuristic dystopia sci-fi film?
First
My yacht would be a catamaran style, way more living space
2nd 😂
Dear David,
Why does "all" private yachts don't have a dedicated hospital room?
E.g. if an owner needs to undergo a medical treatment on a regular base (several times per week) which requires special machines/equipment.
A hospital room is useless if you don't have a doctor, or at least a nurse/physician assistant abroad. 'Passenger' yachts require a doctor aboard (though there may be nuance there, possibly allowing a nurse on smaller vessels). For smaller yachts with a limit of only 12 passengers, a mandate to have a hospital room and doctor aboard would be an egregious burden on such smaller yachts, not to mention a massive waste of scarce doctors. Smaller yachts are rarely out of range of medical services. One could make the case that explorer yachts that might be far from medical services ought to have one, and I would agree, and many of them do.
@@panpiper when you have to do dialysis, you need some machines and some filters, etc.
You don't need a Doctor on Board. 1 or 2 trained nurses plus the technician to service the machines is usually enough.
With longer needles you can connect yourself to the dialysis machine - if you are used to it - and the nurse as backup in case of.
In case it is more severe and you have the necessary money, you will have your personal medical Team.
Yes please more about navel architecture
Viripak doesn't exist without Dick Boon .... and Dick Boon is no longer there
I'd have to disagree. I don't have a "dog in the fight" to be honest, but objectively I can tell you that they are very highly respected worldwide and have a huge number of projects in shipyards all over the world.
@@Yachtsforsaleblog Oh I agree they indeed were but my point is they are no longer the Viripak of old ( from an ex doggersbank owner )
@@ThePaulpope You may be happy to hear that they are creating a new line of Doggersbanks 😃
🦘🇦🇺 Please please please. A live stream would be absolutely fantastic. I’m currently doing conceptual designs on a refit to meet our needs, which may take it over 500GT. Thank you David this is a fabulous idea. 🙏
Great. I'll contact Marnix and arrange something. I'm filming in the US/Caribbean for a couple of weeks but plan to go to The Netherlands in early March. In the meantime feel free to contact me directly if I can be of asistance. david.seal@northropandjohnson.com