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What you saw at 2:30 was a live sand dollar. They are dark when alive and white when no longer alive. It’s important to leave them in water so they survive. Parksville is known for its many sand dollars on the vast beaches. Thanks so much for watching Alex😎

The fishfinder was helpful in knowing depth and finding schools of fish. Malcolm does take his net but typically does catch & release. Barbless hooks are required out in BC, especially for fishing salmon. Thanks for your feedback on music. We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

Great idea to have bikes for those activities. E-bikes would extend your range but much heavier to lift on and off the boat. Main concerns are storage and weight. For provisioning we recommend using grocery delivery. Hope this helps and thanks for watching William!😎

Yes we are aware. Sadly it is the situation almost anywhere in Canada. Options while waiting for a GP are online Dr appointments for things like Rx renewals, and even the pharmacists can help with minor ailments. There is also an excellent Urgent Care facility in Parksville. And there are options for privately funded health care for those that can afford it. Thanks very much for watching😎

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching😎

You’re right! Thanks so much for watching!😎

Comox has such a beautiful setting. We’ve sailed smaller vessels before, but no lessons required this time as our looper friends (who chose this boat) have extensive experience sailing! We’re very much looking forward to it and yes it will be different than looping on Stay Cool😎. Thanks for watching Alex!

Thanks for your information and for correct pronunciation! The Great Loop is an amazing adventure. And thanks for watching!😎

It’s incredible what the sculptors can do with just sand and water! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching!😎

We’re glad you enjoy our videos and appreciate your kind comments! We were so surprised to catch the shark! Thanks so much for watching😎

Good for you David! Victoria is a wonderful city with so much to offer. We certainly feel we’ve found a slice of paradise here on the island! We agree with you about the hot, humid summers… it seems they are even more hot & humid in recent years. Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy! And thanks for watching😎

Thank you for watching Bibiane!😎

Glad you enjoyed this episode Chuck. Answers to your questions: 1) Backing up was relatively easy. The most useful thruster is the rear thruster. 2) At WOT the max speed is about 14 knots but of course many factors influence this (wind, current, load) 3) The boat isn’t really designed to truly plane but at WOT it was at around 3500 RPMs if memory serves. Hope this helps and thanks for watching😎

@@staycool123 Thank you for answering my questions. I boat in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. I’ve been looking at Mainship due to affordability, ease of maintenance , large flybridge, and the walk around. I looked at a 34’ pretty carefully, red hull, and crawled via the stairs that swing open for engine access. I was impressed with spaciousness of engine room and ease of access to most things. This was a single yanmar 370 HP. In the San Francisco Bay we have lots of large oil tankers, large cargo ships, commuter ferries, barges, etc. They can’t stop for you, so you better stay out of their way. I need the extra power to stay clear of them. Also, we have whales coming into our bay which is a new phenomenon lately. Can you believe that ! They are hugh and bigger and wider than most yachts. So far, they are friendly but you never know. They get real close so having that reserve power to stay clear from them is vital. I had one within 10’ of my starboard bow. He rolled over looked at me then his hugh fin came out of the water. I was shocked and frightened by that incident. I believe it might have been a female because a calf was nearby. So, I need that extra power for safety reasons. I only wish I was camera ready when that whale serviced.

We thoroughly enjoyed reading your response! We can hardly believe your incredibly close encounter with whales! Nature is amazing isn't it?! Even without a camera, you will always remember that special moment. We can understand your need for power with such a busy waterway. Thanks so much for sharing and all the best in your search for a vessel suitable for San Fran Bay.

Thanks very much and thanks for watching!😎

Good to know… thanks for putting us straight! And thanks for watching😎

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!😎

Thanks for your kind comments Diane! We appreciate it.😊 Silver Meadows is a little gem but we stopped in at QB farmers market last weekend and there was so much fresh produce, amongst other things. Maybe it depends on time of season. We’re lucky to have many options! Thanks so much for watching 😎

Janice, we feel safe here, more so than in a larger city. Sadly homelessness is an issue everywhere. Along with population increases, there would naturally be an increase in crime, however, we have not witnessed any crime or feel unsafe in our community. Thanks for watching😎

@@staycool123 good to hear.

That’s so kind of you to say Kim! Waving 👋 hello back to you… thanks so much for watching😎

We love these kayaks too… it’s nice to sit on top and not feel ‘trapped’, makes them easy to get in and out. It was really neat to see that seal up close but in hindsight, it was actually too close for a wild animal.😳 We’ll be returning to that location again and again. Thanks so much for watching Todd!😎

Thanks for your kind comments Tom. We appreciate it! Thanks for watching😎

Sorry you feel that way. You might prefer one of these other boat show episodes: th-cam.com/video/s1KI-G-fF00/w-d-xo.htmlsi=FLjY67jnml57QBEa th-cam.com/video/b-dtl5YDJZ8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rLo3JdhBeJmH62C4 th-cam.com/video/zSosIcqzhlU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=59ATjfrtEgG0JXmp

Thanks for watching Ruth!😎

Exploring this area by kayak can be very rewarding! Wildlife never disappoints. Thanks for watching😎

Ottawa is a great city! Thanks for watching😎

Wasn't that cool? Actually he was a bit too close for comfort for a wild animal. Thanks for watching Lauren😎

Thank you for watching Paul.😎

So glad you enjoyed it Janice! Travelling along the Rideau Canal is very enjoyable and one of our favourite waterways. Thanks so much for watching😎

Thanks Maureen. We came home the scenic waterside route. Nice to see both options. Thanks so much for watching😎

That’s cool! Thanks for sharing! What a beautiful place to grow up 😎

Merrickville is a lovely little town! You must have seen changes in that time. Thanks so much for watching Jack😎

Thanks for sharing that info! Carillon is an interesting spot. Thanks for watching😎

Glad you’re enjoying your Hewescraft. Lots of options for aluminum vessels especially out here. Thanks for watching😎

We came back along 19A, a lovely seaside view. Can’t wait to get out into Desolation Sound! Thanks so much for watching😎

@@staycool123 There is a big crowd of sail boaters who hang there most of the summer.

We think so too!😊 Thanks for watching Thomas😎

That’s a good point Brad. It’s nice to have 2 options. Both routes offer beautiful scenery. Thanks for watching😎

That’s great! This whole area is fantastic to visit and we love living by the ocean. Thanks so much for watching😎

Great point! Not too many places you can do that…isn’t that the best?! Thanks so much for watching😎

We are very excited and can’t wait to start boating in Desolation Sound. Thanks for watching!😎

Oh, you are so kind! We love cake!😋 Thanks so much for watching😎

We’re glad we made it too! We enjoyed the challenge.😃 Thanks for watching😎

Glad you enjoyed this episode. Thanks so much for watching Mike😎

Ottawa has a beautiful downtown area and it’s certainly a unique perspective from the water. We appreciate your comment and thanks so much for watching Victor!😎

St Anne de Bellevue was a lovely little spot! Seems to be a popular place for boaters to stop. Thanks so much for watching 😎

Hi Greg, While there is no perfect boat, Stay Cool was great for the intended use of living one-year aboard for the Great Loop. If we had regular visitors, it would have been nice to have a bigger boat. They say you should buy something that is big enough to live on but small enough for 2 people to handle comfortably. For a boat with an inboard engine, it’s much easier to do maintenance on a single engine than twin engines (because of space). The thrusters made maneuvering much easier and the rear thruster was a game changer. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!😎

Thanks for your kind comment and for watching this episode!😎

You’re right! The GFX series is different from the Destination series. Both seem very nice. What do you love about your destination? Thanks for watching😎

@@staycool123 Everything on the destination is wonderful! Designed perfectly

It was a fantastic adventure! Glad you’re enjoying it.😊

Thanks for sharing your memories Michael.😊 We just love the Rideau Canal and have spent many years exploring various spots. Definitely some great fishing too! Thanks for watching 😎

Hey JP, we chose Manasquan simply to stay on the inside during bad weather (at that time) and get as far north as possible. What an interesting part of the Great Loop… thanks for watching!😎