Thanks for the interview, John's story sounds like a few of us. Sailed smaller boats as a kid and now have a "75" C&C 27. We are looking to go to a Beneteau 331 soon. Funny how that works.
Talking about filling the water tanks made me think, and I remember as a kid we had to hand pump water at my aunts house in the early 70's, from the well to the water tank. Good vid
Brilliant vids lads, if john ever gets his Solar ordered it would be cool to do a video of install from start to finish :) keep it going , safe sailing.
Great video. Well done. Pretty below, nice layout, storage amazing. Would be nice to have similar dialogue about the rig, deck layout, engine & mechanicals, and how she copes with nasty winds, and seas. iow where could I take this boat? Med, Greek Islands, Transat ? or not. Those sliding covers, will all end up pushed forward in a beat in snot, unless I missed the latch. Mine do. autopilot? reefing? Storm sails ? Maybe I missed a video about this ? Thanks for posting, I subscribed.
Maybe we can convince John to post a more in-depth video explaining all that stuff. :) Due to time constraints I kept this one a little more basic. Really glad you subscribed and thanks for that!
We enjoyed the tour and this interview. If I had to have fold out cupboard doors, instead of those sliding doors, I would set them up so that they could become a shelf when folded out. Also, you didn't show the outside. To be more expensive, you might be able to turn them into a slide out draw, so that you can get to the back gear.
Another thing to think about being a live aboard which your not thinking about yet is age! unless your like Allen Farrell and can stay on board till you die you get to a point where the boat gets to be to much to handle. Iv'e known ones that went to a power boat but still found that to be too much. that's why I got property and sure glad I did, because now I couldn't afford it.
Really enjoyed this! What a great summary of life on a boat!
Thank you John for having us aboard. Alfy thanks for sharing.
You are welcome and glad you enjoyed it!!
Thanks for the interview, John's story sounds like a few of us. Sailed smaller boats as a kid and now have a "75" C&C 27. We are looking to go to a Beneteau 331 soon. Funny how that works.
Awesome videos :) Thanks for the tour both of you :)
Glad you enjoyed the tour Mads!!
Talking about filling the water tanks made me think, and I remember as a kid we had to hand pump water at my aunts house in the early 70's, from the well to the water tank. Good vid
One of the things we have to do as liveaboards....lol Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you! I really enjoy these in depth boat tour type of videos, as I'm still stuck in the yachworld-swamp myself.
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed this type of video!!
Thanks Alfy - really enjoyed this. Being in-between boats, it is nice to hear someone else background re. boat ownership along with the pros. & cons.
You are welcome and glad you enjoyed this type of video! :)
Great vids for parts 1 & 2. Envy you both.
Glad you enjoyed the tour!
Great video! That looks like a "perfect" size for a live aboard boat!
Glad you enjoyed it! It definitely had a good amount of space for living aboard!
Thanks. Thanks for captions.
Good video. I always enjoy boat tours. I would have liked to see some of the cockpit and deck as well.
I tried to get a few more outside shots, but we were on a time crunch for me leaving on holidays.
Brilliant vids lads, if john ever gets his Solar ordered it would be cool to do a video of install from start to finish :) keep it going , safe sailing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
great! I should have waiting as you answered my questions about the year of the boat.
Glad the question was answered! :)
Thanks alfy and John !
You are welcome!
Great talk!
It is so great to hear other's stories. :)
Très interessant. Brav
cool good for him
Nice video but definitely would have liked to have seen the boat's exterior and cockpit!
Yes I should have shown more outside, I got focused on the inside and live-ability.
Great video. Well done.
Pretty below, nice layout, storage amazing.
Would be nice to have similar dialogue about the rig, deck layout, engine & mechanicals, and how she copes with nasty winds, and seas. iow where could I take this boat? Med, Greek Islands, Transat ? or not.
Those sliding covers, will all end up pushed forward in a beat in snot, unless I missed the latch. Mine do.
autopilot? reefing? Storm sails ?
Maybe I missed a video about this ?
Thanks for posting,
I subscribed.
Maybe we can convince John to post a more in-depth video explaining all that stuff. :) Due to time constraints I kept this one a little more basic. Really glad you subscribed and thanks for that!
We enjoyed the tour and this interview. If I had to have fold out cupboard doors, instead of those sliding doors, I would set them up so that they could become a shelf when folded out. Also, you didn't show the outside. To be more expensive, you might be able to turn them into a slide out draw, so that you can get to the back gear.
Good idea for the doors, yes, I had hoped to show more outside.
Shelf? Good for a marina queen, worse than useless when actually sailing, heeling and tacking, under way.
Thx for the tour guys. What is the name of John's boat Alfy so I can introduce myself if I ever see him out. Cheers, Bill
Glad you enjoyed the tour Bill!! The name has slipped my mind a the moment, but I'll let you know!
Another thing to think about being a live aboard which your not thinking about yet is age! unless your like Allen Farrell and can stay on board till you die you get to a point where the boat gets to be to much to handle. Iv'e known ones that went to a power boat but still found that to be too much. that's why I got property and sure glad I did, because now I couldn't afford it.
age will definitely be a factor one day. :/
John I'll sail with you around the world.
You should try getting some sabbatical leave from work get cruising.
I would love to just take off!! :)
A nice neighbor to have moored next to you.
I sure do!