Majestic 530 Review. We love this boat. Everything we would want in a live-aboard sailboat.

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richard carr - 4 years ago

l gave it thumbs down cuz l dont like this boat ,set up colors and added cost is big no !! GOOD VIDEO OTHERWISE ,l like the other one more so too :)

Cruising Off Duty - 4 years ago

OK Richard but do us a favor and give the video a thumbs up and say in the comments you hate the boat. The thumb tells viewers if the video is worth watching. :-)

Olaf K - 4 years ago

This Boat looks like a Skyscraper from the Outside

Cruising Off Duty - 4 years ago

It is pretty big. Probably too big for what we need. But with the right wood choice inside, it is beautiful.

FireStorm_Records - 4 years ago

This Galley in last years boat

REMYBOY - 5 years ago

Did u like the wood????

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

More wood the better. ;-)

David Endsley - 5 years ago

Yes 2017 model is better, like the light wood it brightens the whole interior. And with everything included it's just awesome

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Yes. It is one beautiful interior, for sure. Best we have seen in all the boats we have checked out.

Joey Helzer - 5 years ago

If you say you like last years model or what happened to the wood one more time. Why I oughta!!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

But I loved last year's wood! ha ha

Peter Mathew Van Aardt - 5 years ago

visibility from the salon is terrible. Short folks can not see a thing.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

You might be right. No boat is perfect. You have to take the good with the bad, I guess.

animist channel - 5 years ago

Yah, you can definitely see the owner's family situation in that layout. They have basically ceded the whole main deck to having a gaggle of teens running up and down all day, while the adults retreat up to the fly-deck with their own little snack/drink fridge and keep the kids out of the controls. Big galley because it's always big family meals. It's cool that Majestic is so flexible with owner designs and still finds places to sneak in storage etc.

TETOYVIENDO - 5 years ago

I still remember when in old movies the terrorists asked for a million dollars of ransom and everyone was shocked by such amount of money

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya. A million is not what it use to be.

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Gary Barker - 5 years ago

Wouldn't like the smell of cooking in the bunk rooms.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I agree. Galley up is better. Good airflow to get the heat and smell out.

javier blando - 5 years ago

which is the weight?

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I think its best to check the Royal Cape Catamaran website for the specifics.

Diana Troy - 5 years ago

Honestly, that layout is the most sensible for that family.

If they have 3 or 4 kids and the 2 parents, they need that living room area to congregate in.

I can't imagine young children in even smaller space than that one tbh.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Yes. The previous years wood was perfect for us. The layout was more to our taste too. But I guess if I had kids running around I could see this new layout having some merit.

Diana Troy - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off Duty The woodwork is beautiful in the previous year model. Too bad he opted not to have wood cabinetry with that layout. I like his layout. It's what I would want for my family.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya. Clearly he thought like you. Space for kids to run around. I heard after his passage he tried to sell it. I’m guessing that layout did not sell as well as the beautiful wood and layout from the 530 we saw the year before.

E K - 5 years ago

The galley so close to the rooms will stink the rooms with cooking smell, but the washer / dryer outside is a great idea since it lowers the amount of air pollution from drying clothes.

E K - 5 years ago

Cruising Off Duty yeah.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya. Plus having laundry outside will lessen the heat buildup inside the boat. It will be hot enough in most places we sail. No need for more heat.

Grant Myers - 5 years ago

add the pantry to last year's model and make it hybrid and that's my pick so far.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Agreed. We like last years model better too.

Mike Jones - 5 years ago

I just saw this boat is up for sale, $1,000,000

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I think I heard that. Family issue ? Cut sailing plans short I guess?

info VET - 5 years ago

so funny :) looking for a house on water. look for a Barge guys

info VET - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off Duty comfort for living, but not a "sailing" boat :D a boat that can sail and sailing boat not the same. your reviews are so funny "oh a house and it sails snd i like it" "oh a sailing boat, dont like" )))))))

DuzBee - 5 years ago

Thanks guys, good effort, see if you can arrange a gimbal camera with a Bluetooth received for audio then clip a mic on your sexy wife, it’s hard to hear her at times when she is further away from the camera.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya, if we were being paid to do proper boat tours we would go into wireless mics etc to make it more professional. But at this point, no one is paying us and we are running and gunning at the show and filming pretty much every Cat at the show so the viewer feels like they have experienced coming to the show with us. Probably too many boats to do in such a short time. Next year we plan to only film boats we are seriously interested in and where we can find a knowledgable salesperson who can give us a guided tour.

Jacques Lambert - 5 years ago

The Majectic 530 has no interest because the portholes are too high, when you sit in the living room you don't see in front or on the sides, in the cockpit it's the same.

If you have to be standing up to control in front of you while sailing, a big advantage of the catamaran is lost.

So for me, catamaran badly thought.

Kristan - 5 years ago

yes prefer the wood one. than the grey one

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Pennybobbles - 5 years ago

Just wondering how much space you two need. You can only use one space at a time. Life is short, go for what you can afford. Janice is punching way above and mixing with too many rich people. Get real girl or find an old man who can give you what you want.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

She knows we can afford only what we can sell our house and other assets for. She’s not expecting more. We will buy used an it will stay within our budget.

BenjaminFranklin99 - 5 years ago

The wider a catamaran hull is relative to its length, the slower it will be. This cat looks like a really slow boat. If space and lots of room is a higher priority to you than speed, that's OK with me. If you want to claim that this fat, heavy boat is just as fast as a boat with low displacement and a low width per hull, I must object.

This is just another catamaran review that treats a big catamaran as though it were a furnished vacation cottage. If you plan to use it as a vacation cottage for a week or two a year, close to its home port, that's OK, but if you plan to actually sail offshore, this attitude is potentially fatal.

BenjaminFranklin99 - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off Duty I agree that many condomarans have made ocean crosings, and even circumnavigations. It is those that add flying bridges that cause me real concern.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I am agreeing that it won't be a fast cat. I also agree that a flybridge is not for us and that it will add unnecessary weight and raise the center of gravity. So if you are asking my opinion of it is a fast boat? No. Can the normal sports seat model, that we like, sail well enough to cross oceans in a respectable time? Yes. So I'm not agreeing that this "Condomaran" cannot do blue water crossings.

BenjaminFranklin99 - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off Duty ? You just agreed with me, but made it sound as though you didn't. If you take a roomaran and then clap a flying bridge on top of it, who knows what the consequences might be? Obviously, you heighten the displacement, CG and the CE, as well as the windage amount and center of the windage, as well as lowering the sail area. These are not good things.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I’ve spoken to a bunch of owners. It sails fine and has crossed oceans. It’s not going to win many sailing races but it sails respectably

Rene Reyes - 5 years ago

I love this boat! We are a family of 6 so this could work for us.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

It definitely big enough and a good bang for the buck if you get the sports seat version.

Joe Blow - 5 years ago

R u guys just fantasizing because there's no way you can afford to actually buy a boat or r u really looking to buy a boat?

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Are you asking a question just to ask a question or are you actually asking a serious question? haha

jwrappuhn71 - 5 years ago

Where is this boat made Craig? thanks bro, great vid ya'll.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

It is built in South Africa. Thanks.

Jacques Jacobsz - 5 years ago

I saw this boat up for sale already, why did they decide to sell as soon as they got to the Caribbeans from SA?

Trisha Mattocks - 5 years ago

Jacques Jacobsz Has

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

So sorry, since the last episode was on the Maverick, I thought you were talking about that boat. All the comments come into one feed for the Creator. You are right. The Majestic is already for sale. Not sure why. Concerning?

Jacques Jacobsz - 5 years ago

I think it is this one:
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2017/royal-cape-catamaran-majestic-530-flybridge-3240183/

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Really the same boat we were on? I doubt that. They guy who owned it sounded like he had plans to sail a lot more. Who knows? If it is the same boat perhaps there are health issues. He had nothing but good things to say and if he hated the boat I am sure they would not have had the owner on the boat to possibly sabotage future sales. Perhaps Robert can clarify if he is reading this.

Phil RIta - 5 years ago

Thanks for sharing guys. Sorry not for me in either format. Taste is highly personal - for me so clunky and old fashioned looking. So cheap looking too but a million bucks - wow ! there was a 2014 Serie 5 Privilege (sport seat) recently for sale in Grenada for $899 USD inc. all blue water necessities. Entire galaxies apart in terms of finish/quality IMHO. Cheers.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Always open to hear someone else's opinion. There is a new hull shape coming in the near future with Majestic. Interior, we loved last years model, not this years, which was cut up strangely with a boring grey interior. If a future Majestic had the new modern shaped hull and last year's interior it would be damn near perfect. IOO.

Alexander Ordinary - 5 years ago

I was looking at the depreciation on these things. can you imagine losing close to 30% in 3-4 years ? Crazy...Thats in the neighborhood of 300K :O :O

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Yes. That is why we plan to buy, whichever boat we choose, on the used market. 4 or 5 year old model should have a lot of the depreciation already taken out.

Wayne McPhail - 5 years ago

Good job, I agree your wood choice is the best!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Thanks Wayne. Glad you agree.

michael d - 5 years ago

I think the Majestic last year the Best for Cruising and a live aboard! The Hull Galley is nice but people around a Kitchen more fun! Great if you have kids! For me the Port aft cabin great for a giant pantry, spare parts and tools! I also think the Master cabin mid ships is nice!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Yes. Everyone always ends up socializing around the kitchen no matter what, so having a Galley up is way more fun. Last year's model had the perfect layout.

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Doug Marder - 5 years ago

I guess you weren't "hooked on a feeling"? Maybe not everyone's cup-of-tea, but best boat name at this year's show by far! I look forward to hailing them at-sea one day!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya. Some boat names are fun to say on the radio. :-)

Mark Davis - 5 years ago

hey guys. Always love the vids.. We are building the M53 in about 3 years. We will NOT be doing the flybridge. WAY too much for the upgrade and Im not excited about the flow. But it works for the guy who built it and his kids who are young. Royal Cape is an awesome company to work with. We have friends who built one in South Africa and cannot say enough positive about this tank. Comfort yes! Points like a J class....Um not so much. But it is a massive condo big enough for all the creature comforts and lots of friends. We love the customization and the "All inclusive" no bs pricing. We keep trying to talk ourselves int o a FP or Bavaria etc.. But we always come back to the M53. BTW Im the guy who yelled "Hey cruising off duty" 2 years ago while standing on the Lagoon at the Annapolis show .. Keep up the good content.

Jacques Lambert - 5 years ago

The Majectic 530 has no interest because the portholes are too high, when you sit in the living room you do not see in front or on the sides, in the cockpit it's the same.

If you have to be standing up to control in front of you while sailing, a big advantage of the catamaran is lost.

So for me, catamaran badly thought.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Hey mark. Cool, I remember you. Yes, the all-inclusive price is a big selling point. Just love this boat even if it ends up being a bit on the slow side.

Flyboy Ben - 5 years ago

Thinking of buying a cruising cat myself (just need a wife like yours). You would do a great service by going beyond the storage capacity and cosmetics. Do they all come with Yanmars? Should you spec a Volvo or some other make? Is engine noise a problem when they are mounted underneath the stern beds? In mast furling? What's the optimal genset/solar/wind generator combo? Hydro gen? Best instrument package? From looking at other channels, seems the auto pilots are constantly going out. Overall, who has the best build quality. (Hint, Leopard.)

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Boatspecs.com will tell you anything you want to know. If we went through every motor option and spec, these videos would be an hour long. :-)

Coleman Adams - 5 years ago

Last years was much better but like the fly bridge, would use it for sailing SEA and only in the off season for typhoons....

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Thanks. We are not fans of Flybridges anyway, but definitely not if it costs a ton more money. We are happy with the sports seat layout. Very protected from the elements with this model and the hard windshield.

Daniel Williams - 5 years ago

So what I'm hearing you say is that you liked the wood better...

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

haha. Yes. "Wood is good" with us. On the interior. Not the exterior.

Bill S - 5 years ago

Although it is kind of fun to watch these clips of condomaran shopping, I keep hearing a clock ticking loudly in the background. Four or five years (even months or weeks) from now you could be (probably will be!) dealing with a whole new set of circumstances. I've got a neighbour just inches from retirement who got sick this year and now has been in the Queensway Carleton for six months. His spectacular "land yacht" diesel pusher rolling home he bought last year in anticipation of retiring is sitting in a Navan storage yard and he hasn't been able to meet his new puppy they adopted just before he went to the doctor to find out why he wasn't feeling great. My point is we have to live for today, enjoy what we have now and not defer our happiness for rainbows & unicorns in the future. It seems your "must haves" requirement list is skewed towards volume, high weight & drag, appearances & land(ish) living, while being on the water may be very different than what you think.

Buy a used, cheaper boat and go sooner rather than later. The beauty is OUTSIDE the boat, so don't worry about the wood-finished paneling & under-mount sink count. Boats are not a great investment, so I wouldn't take the proceeds of selling everything you own and placing the sucker bet you will be reaching the Marquesas in six or seven years. One of the reasons people sit at anchor endlessly is that a cruising yacht is a full time contortionist job constantly repairing & maintaining complex systems, while trying to find expensive obscure marine parts in places where they don't have Amazon, take out & cell service. Your mileage may vary and objects on the horizon are closer than they look.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Waiting for the pension to vest. Or I would go now. Need money to live. :-)

Chris Mostert - 5 years ago

I've delivered an M530 from Cape Town to Durban, great interior, etc. BUT, the mast (sail ) was quite frankly an afterthought on a motor cruiser. Her sail abilities are VERY LIMITED! Just take her for a test sail, before you make any final choice, I was very disappointed:-( We motored all the 900nm)

shamanic1 - 5 years ago

Well, 1 Mil later, I suspect they are motivated to convince themselves, it sails well! Also, I would beware the high C.O.G.; the guy on the fly bridge all-but-admits, it's a sketchy (I would say UNSAFE) decision. Compare to the Balance, or the Antares, which truly put safety first - especially the Antares, where the Naval Architects REFUSE to shift the balance, one inch off plan (bravo!). @Cruising Off Duty

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

OK. I've spoken to present owners and they say it sails respectably well.

Zarih Sundberg - 5 years ago

No, like last years better.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Totally agree. Easy choice for 1/2 million less too. :-)

zzzx xzzz - 5 years ago

Craig ! Wiley Sharp has his top 3 catamarans for October posted and the 1st exquisite X5 is for sale at $600,000 ! Check it out !

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Yes. I have looked at it a few times. People keep sending me that link as if we are ready to buy now. haha

zzzx xzzz - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off Duty ...yes , but it's as close as you will get to an exquisite for 600k ! Did you even look at it ?

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

It's not an Xquisite. Its the Dean that the Xquisite was built from.

Johnny Go - 5 years ago

Liked this boat as well. Definitely the best live aboard. Just concerned about its sailing characteristics in rough weather. Also probably very slow which is also can be problematic in terms of safety.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I think it sails about the same as a Lagoon. Its heavy but its long at 53' so it would OK and be comfortable in most conditions due to its large size.

Johnny Go - 5 years ago

Cruising Off Duty cool. I wonder how many of these boats are sailing around the world vs in a fixed spot like the Caribbean. If it has good seaworthiness and the speed is in the neighborhood of Lagoons then it’s a much better choice than a Lagoon.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Existing owners say it sails quite well. Its no speed demon obviously, but it sail respectably well. Its a long waterline so it will handle waves and chope well too.

Juan Garcia - 5 years ago

Can you tell me what the Bridge Clearance specs are for the 530?

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

No idea. I didn't get under and measure and I dont see it in the specs on the brochure. Sorry. Best to ask Royal Cape.

Street Muscle - 5 years ago

How much would you have to pay for the used cat you are looking at now when you are ready? E.g. assume the Majestic 53 is $1MM now; how much would it be when you’re ready ~5-6 years from now? Thanks, I enjoy this series!

Street Muscle - 5 years ago

It will happen for your guys, I know it.......you are certainly preparing. “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity”.

BryanMennie1 - 5 years ago

Great video, I also agree last years model was better but what a great boat.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Thanks Bryan

Allen Smith - 5 years ago

Great boat! An updated exterior hill design would be my only request. Can't wait to see it.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya. I've got a brochure with the new hull pictured and it looks very modern. Cant wait to see it in real. Hope they don't raise the price a lot because of it though.

Second Star to the Right - 5 years ago

the greay makes it feel so "walmart" cheap, I respect the sport bridge but a fly bridge is the way to go for me!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya. I Would have never picked that grey if the glossy wood was included at the same price. But to each their own.

S/V AIRPOWER - 5 years ago

Wood is over rated man.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Not to us. Everyone has their own choice.

Kevin Lontz - 5 years ago

I was at Annapolis last year (‘17) and clearly remember that (prior) boat but having sailed 5k ocean miles in both monos and cats I wondered how that size (displacement) boat would sail, handle, and maneuver in varied conditions. It was clearly spacious and that is certainly important to you. And I agree that it seems to be strong value for features. In any case, I’d love to see it performs under sail.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Well they keep sailing them to Annapolis from South Africa, so clearly they sail pretty well and can handle big ocean crossings. Speaking to existing owners they say it sails very well. It's not a race cat but it sails well for its girth.

Roger K. Davis - 5 years ago

last years' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Oh for sure. Hands down better for us. And a 1/2 million cheaper. haha

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Thanks Gus

Rodger B - 5 years ago

I might be because I am a baggier but I love them all.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ya. If money was no option, there are a few I'd love to have.

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Jon Myers - 5 years ago

Which one did you like better...this years or last?

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Majestic seems the best for comfort. But still out of our price range unless we got a good deal on a used one. The Maverick 440 that comes up in the next episode is probably our favourite and in our price range.

realulli - 5 years ago

A lot of parties take place in the kitchen, so having the galley on the main deck is a plus, unless you hire servants a.k.a crew... ;-)

I do agree, last year's model is better, and that price tag for the flybridge makes even me reconsider... On the other hand - even more storage space...

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

We totally agree. Everyone tends to hand around near the kitchen. Janice wants to be able to make food or snack/drinks and still feel like she is part of the conversation, so we want an up galley. Last year's had it all the way we want it.

Glen Peters - 5 years ago

I can see why you love this cat so much there's little to complain about in any area. What I didn't see in this years model is a chart table / Nav station, I assume there is one just didn't see it, $500,000 more for the flybridge is, as you say, an awful lot of money to pay for this feature - a 50% increase wow. Perhaps in the future you could do some test sails of your favorites especially if you do a test sail as a potential liveaboard couple not just a hour or so in a bay a proper test.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Yes. A sail test of our favourite would be a good idea. We went out on a test sail of the X5 at the end of the show. Sadly it was a really low wind day. There did not seem to be a Nav station. This owner really changed things a lot. I guess he just wanted a big play area for his 4 girls.

James Bennett - 5 years ago

Is that right? 450-500k more for the flybridge over the sport? Sure there isn’t an extra zero in those numbers?? Anyway, thanks for the videos!

Barrowchillin - 5 years ago

Looks like they are moving on, this boat is up for sale already, at 1.3 million

Daniel Williams - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off Duty The guy who owns the boat has a few youtube videos of him sailing it up. The flybridge actually looks reasonably accessible (one guy scrambles up from the bow really quickly). That said, the added swaying does not look like fun, especially with the way cats roll (or don't).

EDIT: Here's the video of them sailing in reasonably heavy seas:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88LwY8IAqhs&t=58s

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Well. They told me $1.45M. You heard the guy on the flybridge, that works for the company, confirm it to. He said "It's almost like a whole second boat".

C_R_O_M__________ - 5 years ago

I think that this specific boat is now on sale for 1.1 mil $ (huge price cut). See it here: https://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/2017/royal-cape-catamaran-majestic-530-flybridge-3240183/

P.S. If that's not it then it's its twin brother.

C_R_O_M__________ - 5 years ago

Cruising Off Duty the boat has identical layout and color scheme. Galley in the hull, same black countertops, same tiles, same covers for the girl room. Those are lots of coincidences to be a different one.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

It is another RC Majestic 530. But yes a flybridge. Asking $1,275,000 after a "Big Price Reduction". So I'd still go for a Sports seat version and start with a new one a $945,000. 5 years used version maybe we get around $600,000. Or less, if the boat market gets weak in a recession. Who knows?

Anton Ditt - 5 years ago

Yes the old one is way better.
I know your focus is the real estate, but you really should do some seriouse test sailing before buying a cat that weights 20 tonnes...ouch!

Anton Ditt - 5 years ago

It's just shocking for me <g> My current favorite is 8,5to@50ft...loaded to the waterline. Not for racing but for good day runs on little canvas, hence peace in mind.
But I really love that sort of fully protected helm, that you sadly can not really have on performance cats

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Of course. Window shopping now with a focus on comfort. When we are ready to whip out the check book, we will certainly do a lot more study and test sails of the boats we narrow down. These Majestics sail here from South Africa. From all accounts they sail quite well. They aren't going to beat a Outremer 5X in a race but, we don't care about that. We will be living in much more comfort with lots of room for guest crew for long passages, if we had the Majestic, at 1/2 the price.

ROTHGAR The Viking - 5 years ago

This is a very practical design. I like the rubberized decks from a practical stand point. I am not a big fan of teak decks. Most teaks decks are too thin caulk lines are too narrow. The boards shift loosen over time. Teak decks become scored and weathered and breakdown. They become ruff on your feet and are expensive and time consuming to fix. teak decks needs to be maintained weekly. This design makes sense for a large family and ease of maintenance. I'll take ease of maintenance over the fancy wood any day.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I agree. This rubber floor seems like a great option. We would never want real teak on our decks. WAY too much work to keep them looking nice. The rubberized fake wood looks like a nice option too.

Сергей Канаццкий - 5 years ago

Way less disappointments here comparing to that other boat when beautiful wood on it will get damaged and faded (and it certainly will!).

Сергей Канаццкий - 5 years ago

Of course this finish will get damaged too. But since it didn't look "rich" from the beginning and it's way easier (and cheaper) to fix, there will be less disappointments )

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

I guess. But I have to wonder. The grey may not fade but I bet it will show cracks, scratches and scrapes much easier since it is a uniform mat finish. It's a personal choice. We like the wood better.

Donald Klarich - 5 years ago

That is the best boat you guys have ever been on. The gray/white looks great and modern. I know you like the wood but that is so old school. The layout on that boat for a family is great. It also has more than enough sinks to make you happy.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Ha Ha. Yes. Plenty of sinks if you count them all. haha. The interior finish is certainly a personal choice. It is nice to see this builder lets you decide to put whatever you want for the same price.

Kaivon mortazavi - 5 years ago

Lagoon 50 also has bow thruster

BenjaminFranklin99 - 5 years ago

When you have an engine in each hull, you have complete control over maneuvering under power. Put one engine in forward, and the other in reverse, and the boat will spin 360 degrees in place. What is the bow thruster for?

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

OK. But does it come standard? Or is that an option you pay for?

Ian Hughes - 5 years ago

Great value, I'd love to see it redesigned

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

It really is. If you haven't seen last years Sport version episode, check it out. Totally different inside.

Pennybobbles - 5 years ago

I hope your dreams come true, it must be frustrating seeing all these beautiful boats and not be in a position to buy one. I love seeing them either way but for you actually being there onboard......... ! You’re lovely people fingers and toes crossed xx

Pennybobbles - 5 years ago

Cruising Off Duty yes realities Craig, it’s got to be, it would be worse if you were stuck with this beautiful boat and be short of money for fuel, food.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Thanks. Yes it is frustrating. We wish we could afford to go now. Waiting for my pension to vest. Otherwise, I am sure we would go now. Life is too short to wait, other than we need to survive while we sail the world and money does put food on the table.

Eva Greenwell - 5 years ago

I've seen some videos of Ooga Chaka before (I actually went searching for it, since this is the highly customized boat the owner of last year's Majestic was telling you about, for the family with the four daughters, and was intrigued). It's VERY different from last years, but I think in terms of being very specifically purpose built? This boat is an amazing indicator of the great amount of customization available.

Eva Greenwell - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off Duty I do believe the Maverick is less than the Majestic/Antares, I have watched some Maverick tours on Youtube, and I really like a lot about them. A Maverick 440 would be less in a lot of slip fees than the Majestic, ultimately. The Majestic, beautiful as it is, just seems soooo vast!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Yes. We don't need 5 cabins to sleep in unless we decided to run a crewed charter business. So we'd convert a bedroom into an office and for storage. The Maverick and Antares are both nice boats. The Antares costs about the same as the Majestic, so it is hard to say I wouldn't still go for the Majestic with all the extra stuff you get for the same price.

Eva Greenwell - 5 years ago

@Cruising Off DutyFor a couple, like yourselves, it would also be entirely possible they could convert one of those rooms into a full fledged workshop as well, which would probably work well for full time livaboards. Am really looking forward to the Maverick and Antares episodes coming up as well!

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Totally agree. It wouldn't be the finish or layout we would have chosen, but it does go to show you that Royal Cape will customize your interior in any way you want. Not many builders would do that without adding a lot of fees. If you wanted the Sport version for $945,000 but you asked them to turn a bedroom into and office or go from the standard 5 cabins to 4 bigger cabins, etc, they said they would do that at no additional cost. As long as you are not asking for extra stuff put in they will not change the price. That is very cool to have it custom to what the buyer wants. Rare in the industry.

StormSignal - 5 years ago

Gotcha.
Now stick to what sounds like a sensible plan.
None of us is getting younger.

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Waiting for my pension to vest. If I went now I would have to pay a huge penalty to start drawing on it now. Plus in 4 years, our house will be paid off and that is a big chunk of where our money will come from to buy this boat. If I had another way of making good money, I guess we could go now and just not touch the pension until it vests, but I can't see any way to make the money I do now. Youtube ads is not going to pay me anything more than beer money. haha.

StormSignal - 5 years ago

Plenty of great used cats including Knysnas available at US$450k or less right now.
What is the delay?

Cruising Off Duty - 5 years ago

Thanks Michael and Ian. Like you said. Looking now that will be the used market in 4-5 years. Plus, the viewers get a lot out of it too. So, glad to provide that service since we like going to the show anyway and not everyone can go.

StormSignal - 5 years ago

Boat Tours On Duty

Ian Hughes - 5 years ago

They are providing these videos for us, the viewers. I thank them for that. Not a better channel out there comparing cats like this.

Crazyirish _ - 5 years ago

StormSignal it’s a big decision. I think they want to buy in 5 years. The boats they are showing would be used. I thank them for their due diligence. Many of us are in their position. They are getting really good at showing boats. Maybe future side job for them.

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