Welcome to sailing joa

We’ve spent countless hours in our kitchen, glued to various websites, hunting for our next boat. Our budget isn’t big, and we knew from the get-go that we’d have to roll up our sleeves for all the maintenance work.

A significant decision had to be made: what material should our future boat be made of? Wood? Iron? Aluminum? Fiberglass?

Each material has its merits, but maintenance was a key concern for us. So, right away, we narrowed down our search by selecting the material that would best fit our needs.

The idea of metal boats disappeared quickly as we have no knowledge of welding.

Wood seemed charming, but the upkeep of a wooden boat is an art in itself. The way wood contracts and expands with the weather seemed a bit too challenging for just the two of us to manage.

That left us with one final option: Fiberglass!

At its core, fiberglass is merely glass tissue bonded with glue. We both felt confidence here, we were both given our mastery over glue since our kindergarten days.

Ultimately, we found our match in an old 33-foot catamaran, an Edel Cat 33. The reactions have been nothing short of positive whenever we share our find. Everyone seems to agree—it’s a good boat that sails smoothly.

Although it’s been six months since we got the boat, we haven’t had the chance to sail it yet. It’s a tad frustrating when others can vouch for your boat’s sailing prowess, and you haven’t experienced it firsthand. But rest assured, we are working hard to hit the see waters as soon as we can.

We hope you enjoyed this glimpse into our boat-hunting journey. If you want more stories? Come over to our small YouTube channel @sailingjoa