S4#2. First Ever Portofino 47 - Grand Tour as it Leaves the Shed! Leopard 45 Cruising Kekova, Turkey

Published 2024-03-23
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This week we sail from Kas to Kekova in rough conditions and have to bash upwind to get out of our anchorage! We then sail fast downwind under Genoa alone to the spectacular Kekova islands - which we will share with you next time....

We are very excited to do a grand tour of the first ever Portofino 47 tour - this is the boat that is 6 months ahead of our P52 build so it gives us great insight as to what is likely to follow for us.

We see many of the unique Portofino features, high quality aspects and amazing space in this Portofino 47 foot boat that is designed as a more comfort related spacious boat than the 52 that will also have an upstairs lounge. Enjoy the tour and congratulations to the owners of this one, Al and Aki who will also hopefully enjoy the look around their own boat!!!

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All Comments (21)
  • @Nancelot13
    Having all the wire in PVC is so much better than having your wiring attached to the walls. That's awesome!
  • @rayb3117
    The technical innovations in Portofino are out of this world. The care they take when building their boats is simply outstanding. Great look at the 47 as well. Now imagine all the room you are going to get with yours because its a 52. Which is a gianormous boat
  • @Nancelot13
    Here in Central to South Florida we have 46°c and super high humidity every year as well. It gets super hot and humid... It's still better than being cold!
  • @MrJerobona
    WoW! Those Portofinos make me envious!
  • @mangowalter8239
    I’m gonna miss Turkey when your sailing adventures take you in a new direction. 😞 I have come to love this country through your videos but I’m sure you will take us back in your new Portofino! 🫶🥰 The tour of the Portofino 47 really put it in perspective how beautiful and functional these catamarans are gonna be! They spare no expense in keeping safety a priority and that brings me so much comfort as I’ve grown fond of you two and your safety is always first! Thank you Portofino for keeping my friends safe in their future sea ventures. 😊 I will close by saying the blue in the beard is aluminum dust. Lol 😆
  • @keithb2338
    This was a very exciting video! Portifino is really leading the way with so many innovative features and such a high standard for safety. I was so impressed with the layout and technical spaces. Having a rope in the ducting is brilliant. The fact that you can access all the technical spaces from within the boat is truly outstanding! Can't wait to see more updates on this and the 52. Love your content (and both of you of course!) and wish you both safe and happy sailing. 🙏👍💓
  • Hi guys, just come across your channel I think you both funny and having lots of fun which is good keep up the good work I’ll subscribe to your channel from Australia where we don’t speak English We speak Australian
  • @Mahesh_2507
    New Boat looks awesome...😍😍 One suggestion....Try to use the inner square pillar kind of racks/shelf to store some kitchen items or Wine bottle, Boat builder themself can help with same aluminum finish
  • Christmas can’t come soon enough this year!!! Will be so nice to see you both sailing on your new dream 🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
  • Wowwww wowwww wowwww how good does the Portofino look, amazing amount of volume and love the attention to detail Raphael and the team put into building them, structurally sound and all considerations given to maintenance, simply awesome. You both must be so excited given yours will haven even more volume. Love the editorial showing the finished product in each space. Italians a have a knack of elegant interior designing. Looking forward to seeing your boat take shape. 😊
  • @seawench555
    Fairdinkum Bonza Mate, She'll be Right. Hey those colours that ur showing on the 47, with the light green upholstery, black framing and light tan cabinetry, that other colour I told u about would look absolutely smashing on the hull. Very impressed with Portofino management, Martina, she is always there to guide and advise on any part of the vessels, her knowledge and professional presentation is brilliant. Thanks Martina. UR spot on Eli about traffic control tower windows. U just need to see that alot of other YT Sailors are now building aluminium Catamarans, but it's clearly obvious to me that architecture of the the Portofino is Second to none. I'm so ecstatic for u both, uv worked so hard for this incredible floating Palace. Xx I like the owner (apartment) not cabin, good on ya Rafael. Eli u might want a revolving shoe rack🤣
  • @ianh2674
    Hi guys, Great tour of the P47.
  • @ej6571
    I love your video's. Thank you for sharing your experiences.