The O’Kelly’s: New Boat, Net Worth and Sailing Income (2023)

Boats and projects

The boats below are part of the channel’s earlier story; ownership and equipment may have changed since those episodes.

Boat details

The O’Kelly’s from YouTube were sailing a 2009 Leopard 46 fitted out in the 4-cabin charter version. This is their first catamaran and they had owned 3 yachts previously.

Clarity has just been sold after being for sale for 4 weeks. They are in the market for a new boat.

Refits and equipment

To make Clarity capable of crossing oceans, Nick and Megan have outfitted her with:

• 9KW Northern Lights Genset
• 900AH of Relion lithium batteries
• 2400watts of solar panels (the highest I’ve seen)
• AIS Class B and Radar
• Spectra Newport 400 Watermaker
• Rocna 33kg Vulcan anchor (very popular)
• Spinnaker, Genoa and Code Zero
• Sewing room and salon
• Highfield RIB dingy with 30hp outboard
• Sat phone and new EPIRB
• 3 Cruiseair airconditioners (needs a genset running)

Journeys and notable episodes

Places in the story

These locations refer to earlier episodes, not a live position.

The O’Kelly’s were sailing in Australia.

They are trying to acquire their next boat while dealing with Megan’s skin cancer diagnosis.

Earlier sailing journeys

Onboard Clarity, The O’Kelly’s have explored in:

• The Bahamas
• Panama
• The South Pacific
• United States

Collaborations

Despite how outgoing they are, the O’Kelly’s have not collaborated with any other cruising YouTube channels at this stage.

Notable episodes

Some cool moments in The O’Kelly’s journey:

• Having a snake sliver onboard their catamaran
• Sailing very close to a hurricane with 40-knots
• Many comical videos about the reality of sailing