It was almost one year ago when Sherine and I flew to Florida to check out some boats and to test sail a Nautitech 46 Open through Performance Yacht Sales. During the weekend of March 19, 20 and 21st of 2021 we visited quite Catamarans.
Early on the morning of the 19th, we landed into Miami after taking a red eye from SFO. We were picked up by a driver that took us to Riviera Beach Marina.
We met Nico and Nicholas and had a handful of hours sailing out off of Palm Beach. Upon return, Sherine and I grabbed a few Painkillers at Rafiki Tiki Bar and grabbed a few tacos.
Getting a ride back to Fort Lauderdale where we rented an Airbnb was a challenge. After several Ubers which bailed at the last minute after waiting for 10 minutes apiece for them, we finally landed one. It was early to bed that night after a red eye and a day of sailing.
The following day we viewed a Hylas 48 and a few other Catamarans. Loved the Hylas and got a view of the Hylas 57…wow, what a boat. I refused to ask for a tour…didn’t want to be temped.
That said, we ultimately decided a Catamaran suited the type of sailing we intended to do and being full-time live aboard.
Following day brought us further up the coast to view an Anteres…and debated whether or not to make a bid while having an early lunch at the Sea Watch Restaurant. Got there early and grabbed a great corner table outside…what a day!
