Nick, I think it is great that you volunteer your skills for the kids in Vietnam. You have such a kind heart. Is Terysa going to Vietnam also? Thank you for sharing SE Asia with us.
Oral surgery to disabled orphans in remote communities. There is no social care in Vietnam so disabled children are left at orphanages. We have so much privilege that is an honour to be able to volunteer to give back
Love the "Fix-It" episodes as I spent a career fixing multi-million dollar jets in the US Navy. Whenever I transfered to a new duty station it would take me about a year learning the new platform before I began feeling comfortable with troubleshooting and affecting subsequent repairs. Your episodes bring back so, so many memories. Thanks for sharing.
It was really sad to hear that you think you will never come back to these cruising grounds again. There are so much to see and I feel you where just rushing through it all. I hope after fiver year in Europe you be back for Ruby Rose 3 and maybe a much longer stay here and show us more of Asia and Nick does such great job of showing a build of a boat and the both of you showing new countries and exploring new places. You have really found your place in life and I am grateful for following your adventure to all these places that I will never see.❤
imo there seems to be two principal issues - "crap" from the build not being cleared away sufficiently well (gel coat dust etc), and shortcuts being taken on the plumbing side - contractors or direct employees of Seawind? Everything else comes down to Madame Luck
@@zenASDF Wynns can't move faster than 5mph under power due to a design problem, and their engine is overheating. I'd take RR's issues any day before I'd want to deal with engine and power problems.
Great advice on double checking the buoys/moorings, I watched another sailing channel wrench one up out of the bottom because they thought they needed to be more snug on it to avoid swinging into a reef. It was never mentioned if they reported their mistake. I thought, well that's going to suck for the next poor sailor who comes to moor.
There are several good sailing channels and then are sailing channels who are also good film makers, for instance, Fair Isle and the Wynns. Your channel is right there with them. I enjoy your episodes. Thank you
I must say, I’m beginning to have doubts about Seawind. Everything I’ve ever heard about the brand has been stellar, but some of these issues are unfathomable!
New boats have issues. Just watch La Vagabond's latest video (structural failures/cracks) and The Wynns (can't go faster than 5mph due to poorly designed prop, and their engine is overheating). RR's watermaker issues should not have happened, although it's not clear if this is a problem with the watermaker mfg or with SW. But a watermaker issue is no where near as serious as structural cracks (La Vagabond) or a vessel that is severely underpowered (The Wynns). Not being able to go more than 5mph under power is a significant problem, especially when your engine is also overheating.
You found our favourite anchorage Ko Yao Yai. Such a great place. Hope to go there soon again. About the yellyfishes. My wife’s from Indonesia she says they are a type of moon jellyfish and may not be deadly like in Australia but you can become very sick from their sting, never touch them, nor Swim in between. following you and several other sailors, being involved in the sailing community as sailors and we do insurance and flag registration.. we noticed you had more than normal failures that should not happen. All things considered We would never consider the brand given the failures we have seen. You should really talk with them. Such a steering failure for example should be impossible. It’s a flimsy glue instead w a sturdy over dimensional piece laminated in with additional reinforcement. It’s just unprofessionally done ( my opinion). Go over the whole boat and let them make it right. Because we both know that the English Channel/northsea is a very different environment from swimming pool asia, had steering failed there in a storm… then what? Stay safe
Wow, talk about saving the best for last. Glad to see you are feeling better Nick. If I were you, I would be pulling every hose connector and making sure they installed the right connector. Loving the videos
I think they should call it the shakedown year and not a shakedown cruise. It is the little things in life. Those jellies are small so I am gonna say they are trouble 😉 My jaw dropped at how perfect your bread turned out. Have a great week!
My jaw also dropped lol. And those jellyfish are small? They looked big to me haha! I agree, it's the small things that are trouble, both in boating and in wildlife!
Thank you very much for very informative, therefore valuable video. For me I enjoy the technical and sailing wisdom sharing side a lot + information about different sailing areas. Wishing you all the best, love and fair winds!
As for jellyfish (jellies), basically all jellies have some amount of toxin in their tentacles. Some, like the box and man of war, are considered extremely poisonous. Some other jellies have a very mild toxin. Most jellies are somewhere in between as to their poison level. The problem is, everyone is different; what is mild for some people can be deadly for some other people. Best to play it safe and avoid contact; unless you have a good marine biologist on board. Hope you are both over your colds! All the best!
I lived in Indonesia a few years as a kid. Seeing your chicken Satays, that is what I learned them to be, then I went many decades of satay talking about something else, good to see that they do exist.
What a beautiful morning on the water. You guys are living the life. Nick I’ll have to agree that this boat is not for a newbie sailor. Could you even imagine the pressure they would be under.
Definitely take a year to shakedown a boat before a majour adventure. A loose screw. Jammed mainsail, loss of steering. Potential disasters not to mention having no fresh water. Excellent video on why sea seafarers must know their boat.
@@artureff3046Boeing is like hold my beer! 😮 oops forgot to bolt the blanking pannel in & lost the documentation and pictures of its installation and work being done on it !😊
Scared the crap out of me with that opening shot. At first I thought the fishing rod was a mast sticking out of the water, right after reading "FINAL EPISODE".
4o years ago we sailed our new in the Chesapeake for our honeymoon.Our first sail boat for but my wife had very little experience. After anchoring for the night, my wife jumped into the water and a cluster of stinging sea nettles. With her screaming, I realized that there was no way to get back of the boat. In a few minutes which seemed much longer for her. I managed to winch her aboard with the topping lift. She still speaks of that night and her black bikini. We are still together 12 boats later.
😳 Ouch! Curious, did your wife require hospitalization, or...? My husband and I had a Prindle 18 catamaran that we used in the Pacific off southern California for several years back in the late '70s into the 80s. We were both fortunate to have never had an "encounter" with jellyfish out there-although plenty of our fellow cat sailors sure did.
Terrific episode! I enjoy the troubleshooting/fixing segments. You guys are an awesome team. I look forward to seeing your time in the Mediterranean. Thanks for taking me along again!😊
Things to buy in Europe: New spade type anchor (Ultra, Rocna, Mantus) + underwater drone + marine headset kit (aka marriage saver) - bridle hook + 2 Mantus dinghy anchor and a long thin dyneema line to rig up a 'clothes line' pulley system to leave the dinghy in the water.
Florida girl here so I can totally relate to you being cautious and fearful. From my experiences clear jellyfish sting like a mother. The milky ones I believe are okay. Ask Mr. Google pants. I do hope your father had a wonderful time and hello. Beautiful skies for sure.
"I'm Australian so as far as I'm concerned everything is potentially deadly" is a perfect summary of my opinion on Australia. You people must be crazy to live there 😂
Have you seen the parking maids on the Gold Coast, Queensland? You might change your mind . . . . . . . . . However, I believe they may no longer exist, and quite right, too! Shocking abuse of ... of ... something or other
I'm sure that was a funny throw away line by Terysa about everything in Australia being deadly as it seems to be a common miss conception (mostly by Americans) from what I see. We don't have Bears, Mountain lions, Bobcats, Cyoties, Wolves ect...that will eat you lol and snakes shouldn't be a problem in the bush if you make enough noise. It's a real scratch my head moment when I see a comment inferring it's dangerous to live here haha 😅
@@johnbenson2716You have paralysis ticks. Ours only make ya allergic to meat. You have kangaroos that look like grown ass men. With claws. There are only 2 venomous spiders here and neither would kill me, just hurt real real bad. I have only seen a video of a bear in our state (Illinois). We only have 2 snakes that can kill ya. The foxes, coyotes, wolves, and mountain lions keep to themselves, mostly. 😂
Can’t believe seeing all the jellyfish! I was stung in Thailand…it wasn’t fun but didn’t die 😂. It was 2013 and I still have scars from the sting around my ankle.
Tulsa's is hull #1 of a new design and amazing. RR2 is hull #3 of a new design built at a new facility with a brand new workforce during covid and also amazing! 😊❤
Another great video. Thank you both for informative content. Personally from what i have seen and read from other sailing channels. SEAWIND HAVE A LOT OF EXPLAINING TO DO.
You two. Nick, I still remember yr two-episode description of the tools you kept aboard Ruby Rose one. Excellent. Must say now that, after following yr experiences with Seawind n those of Harbors Unknown, my earlier impression of Seawind as a leader in modern, high tech, ultra designed n engineered boats has fallen drastically. As a French cruising friend used to say about some people, complete with Latin facial n arm punctuation, "in my mind, they go down". As to yr comments regarding the complexity of modern boats -- most of us who have been in the boat biz for decades, n also been serial boat owners, shake our heads n roll our eyes ( n oh the stories we tell), over the degree to which the odds are stacked so much against the average person just hauling off n trying to own, much less cruise a decent boat. Your comments after the steering issue that wasn't are so important to spread far n wide. Whatever the boat, new or used, proceed with caution n with smaller steps out of yr great big dream. Also -- n speaking here to the engineers n designers as much as to owners -- it's mostly just the smallest things that are the root cause of the problems, that, n the way the small things can accumulate so damn quickly. Well, nuff said. Best wishes to you both, n kudos to the way you handled yr over-long build saga in Vietnam, with learning the language, n yr dental work.
I applaud your efforts as you sail..... I'm at anchor in Fiji with another blue water cruiser and we commented about your channel. "A" for effort..... "C" for knowledge..... um..... "U" for unsatisfactory attitude and treatment for T........ You're lucky to have her and we all wish you treated her as such.
Your new Seawind has had more than its fair share of issues but it is #3 in this new line, leaving you with lots of bugs. Seawind really needs to up its game in the quality control area.
Those jellyfish are almost certainly moon jellyfish. We used to have play fights throwing them at each other as kids when they washed up on the beach. Harmless to people.
The level of seemingly poorly designed or executed parts and montage amazes me, especially on an expensive piece of equipment that is meant to go far from the beaten path. I'm sure this is probably not only true for Seawind. I would expect even the smallest part of any ocean-going vessel to be of the highest standard....I'm an engineer and the built quality I'm seeing here is just unacceptable. You're being very civil about it all.
I agree, the build quality and attention to detail is seemingly poor from Seawind. Even the davits on this boat had to be changed out because of a bad design that experience should have caught. The new HH44 Curiosity that the Wynns are sailing have not had any of the problems like RR2 is having.
True. After SO MANY MONTHS shilling for this company, yet this yacht has been a floating dumpster fire from the day it left the factory. Your can-do, ride the problems, attitude has been inspiring - but from a distance it’s worth noting that *A Freaking New Yacht Should Have Nowhere Near The Problems You Have Had!* You paid for at least a fully functioning trouble free period after all…
To be clear, I never owned a boat and my comment was not on Seawind, but build quality in general. The HH on the Wynns' channel has issues and so does the Rapido on another. They just don't seem to be about bolts coming loose and badly connected hoses. These look to be avoidable faults. I did own several new cars. Imagine the outrage if new cars had similar issues on the same level, and that would be deemed normal. Manufacturers would be in trouble. (I'm not saying new cars never break down, but mine didn't) In boating this seems to be something that is generally accepted, even to be expected. I'd expect any well-designed and professionally built new machine to be trouble-free for a while. This is only my humble opinion...as a non-boat-owner.
I may be talking out my ass and it seems to me quality control on that boat was not up to snuff. Building bottom supports where heavy items are going to be placed above the steering that is not substantial enough to handle it seems to be a lack of engineering.
As a 40 year yacht delivery veteran the quality control on this new build is probably better than the average new build. Most modern boats are overcomplicated as Nick says. No performance cats are beginner boats.
If you throw a ball of peanut butter in the water away from the boat the jellyfish will go there leaving you clear water to swim in. A couple pieces of bread might help too.
What a great start! That's what sailing is about - a great sunrise, in this case Well, OK, gentle seas, good winds, great weather, beautiful, intelligent people and pronouncing "bouy" properly - as "boy" (phonetically)
They do sting ... but not serious. The bulge in Oceanic jellyfish pooulations is a sign that the water has become warmer and the food chains become more eutrophic.. but instead of fish or whale populations growing to feed on the plankton growth ... The jellyfish populations are booming ... Send in the sea turtles and Moa moa Sunfish 😁.... trigger fish and a few sea birds.. Thats why they are vunerable to getting plastic bags caught in their throats and guts 😢 Jellyfish rise and sink on a diurnal pattern.. usually. If they are high up they are feeding or sunning if they have their own algae on board that photosynthese.
Your final episode of sailing in Asia is a truly remarkable conclusion to an incredible journey. The way you’ve captured the essence of adventure and the beauty of the places you've visited is both inspiring and heartwarming. It’s clear that every moment of your voyage was filled with passion and dedication. Thank you for sharing this unforgettable experience with us. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!
You know, I was looking at about 5:30-ish into the video, at Teresa's 'pinch me moment' and out of all the boats around you, there was only one monohull that I saw, all the rest were catamarans. Even ten years ago, I don't know that would have been the case.
You should not forget what you learned as RR2 was being built. Have you considered watching repeats of your videos as RR2 was under construction - just to refresh your memories? Have you used your workshop? Do jelly fish have natural enemies? Rolls looked good. :¬) Webhead USA
I've noticed thru the years viewing vlogs crew acquiring contact infections, although fairly isolated on a small vessel. Nick, being a medical professional, your comments.
Equal and opposite - I worked for British Airways IT division for a few years and wondered if that made me more exposed to bugs from around the world. Nick & Terysa are, possibly, less exposed than most people, being "isolated" on a boat. But they pull in to areas where few people may go, exposing themselves to more unique and unusual varieties of 'ordinary' bug ... maybe. I suspect it all balances out. Covid-19 seemed to affect the whole world in just a month or so: what someone has in Tokyo one day may be infecting people in Madeira the next day
I know, I was super paranoid about them being boxes, but they're definitely not. They were big, not transparent, and not boxy in shape. Still, we avoided them as best we could.
Nice relaxing episode, did you get a nice close up picture of the jellyfish, there are so many species so you need a good picture to make a good identification unless you are native to the waters.
Chartered out of Phuket 3 months ago and the jelly fish were worse than shown on your video! After snorkeling your elbow joints and forearms would be mildly irritated, but the stings were not super painful. SCUBA at Phi Phi was better as you can get below them.
You always report problems with your new boat, especially with the hydraulics. I also follow Tula's with the Cat 1170 which also dealt with initial problems. Interestingly, until a few years ago there were no reports of major problems with the Cat Seawind. Do you think that since they started being produced in Vietnam and Turkey these problems have appeared?
Not at all- I don't think any manufacturer has had so much focus on hulls 1 and 2 of two brand new models before. I think much of these issues are normal teething problems. The hydraulics weren't a problem at all- the little tab that held the floor panel up failed (it was just glued on- should have been screwed in), the floor panel slipped down by an inch and fouled the steering. Sorry if that wasn't clear in the episode! SW have been notified and it's now been rectified in production.
@@sailingrubyrose I mentioned hydraulics because you reported problems with residues in the water tanks, filters and accessories. Tula's, for example, replaced all the hull strainers and valves right from the start. That's why I mentioned the existence of initial problems, which could be related to the new shipyards and other production methods in Vietnam and Turkey.
@@sailingrubyrose But I'm very happy to know that you are well and enjoying your new boat. It's a shame that the two new models are so heavy... I liked the light displacement concept of the previous models.
This is one of many reasons why i could never captain my own Cat. I barely know one end of a hammer from the other let alone be a, "Mr. Fix it" like you. Great job. So how do you close up the boat so no one steals anthing form it in transit? Go luck in Vietnam. See you nest week. Un abbraccio forte a due!
How naive was I to think a new boat equals trouble free sailing for a while. Please don’t roll your eyes at the non sailor here! I’m just living the dream vicariously!
I fully expect quality issues on a new boat, things will break, which is why we have a shake down cruise. But putting the wrong fitting in the plumbing system isn't a small lapse in quality, it's a major defect in the production process. Given that Seawind knew this was going to be a show boat, mistakes like that are shocking.
I agree I have been watching other channels with new boats and it appears that this boat has by far and away the most issues. One can expect some but it just never seems to end and some of the issues, like the connector, like the parts falling out and snagging the rudder, like the waste in the water tanks, like not putting lock tight onto the screws on the mast ... these are not normal they smack of lack of care and lack of quality control in the process. On the other hand there is one manufacturer in South Africa that has even worse issues. So it's kind of like russian roulette a good company with great track record only needs one screw up and they loose their credibility. I remember Nic raving about the the quality of the finishing, seems that was a little too early and superficial. I hope it all works out and it seems SeaWind is not walking away from it all so that is positive.
@@dennisash7221 Disagree. La Vagabond has a major structural failure documented in their last video. The Wynns can't go faster than 5pm under power due to prop issues, and their engine is overheating. I'll take an issue with the watermaker over structural failures and engine issues anyday.
@@davidgravlin6518 I think it will be better to categorize the issues and understand what the beef is with SeaWind. Sketctosea had the top section of the mainsail guide broken at sea, this has been identified as a design error they under estimated to forces on that rail on such a big boat and it meant that the mast had to be removed and the channel redesigned and replaced. This is not a quality issue it is a design issue that they corrected. La Vagabond similar issue, they under estimated the forces on that section of the boat that holds the mast, again a bigger boat than they had designed before and lets face it the sail that boat to it's limits. This is going to put them out of the water and will cost quite a significant repair, this is an engineering fault that was difficult to predict accurately. Curiosity II engine issues are with one engine of the four they have on board and the pops were experimental they need to fine tune so this was not a unforeseen. Rust in the engine water could be an installation problem or an engine problem we need to wait to find out. RubyRose has had a list of issues that are indicative of sloppy workmanship and lack of attention to detail which is really the last thing you want on a new boat, it's not as bad as the issues that Leopard are facing but. 1. Nuts/bolts/studs without thread locking - (to me this is sloppy workmanship, every manufacturer of machines, cars, boats etc knows that nuts, bolts, studs work loose under stress and thread locking is not something you "forget") 2. Contaminate in the water, they were lucky, amebic dysentery is debilitating and if not treated can incapacitate you - dirty water tanks is simply not acceptable. Algae in the water, so far I have not heard anyone leaving their boat at anchor or on the hard for a month or more saying they came back to water tanks with algae in them. 3. Connectors that were wrong material and type 4. Parts falling off into the steering mechanism ... The list of things that went wrong is long and mostly as a result of sloppy workmanship and lack of attention to detail and lack of pride in the work by the workers. for two years we heard how much pride they took in their work but for the past few months the reality is that, not so much. SeaWind should be embarrassed by the number and types of errors and issues on the boat, they should put a program into place at the factory to educate the workers and correct the problems, these are the kind of problems that will turn customers away from them. So far HH has stood out above the rest, SeaWind has them to use as best practice at the moment.
Nick, I think it is great that you volunteer your skills for the kids in Vietnam. You have such a kind heart. Is Terysa going to Vietnam also? Thank you for sharing SE Asia with us.
What sort of surgeries do you assist with in Vietnam Nick?
Dental. But idk the specifics@@carenclemmons5002
@@carenclemmons5002 He is a dentist.
Oral surgery to disabled orphans in remote communities.
There is no social care in Vietnam so disabled children are left at orphanages.
We have so much privilege that is an honour to be able to volunteer to give back
@@sailingrubyrose
Love the "Fix-It" episodes as I spent a career fixing multi-million dollar jets in the US Navy. Whenever I transfered to a new duty station it would take me about a year learning the new platform before I began feeling comfortable with troubleshooting and affecting subsequent repairs. Your episodes bring back so, so many memories. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your service and for keeping our Navy jets in readiness to protect and defend us.
I would say the take away should not be "this is not a beginner's boat" but rather "a beginner should not buy hulls 1-10"
Google tells me the collective noun for jellyfish is a smack of jellyfish. I had really hoped it was a wobble of jellyfish, but there you go.
A smack of jellyfish!? That's hilarious.
I was hoping for a sandwich or a stew of jellyfish
A jar of jellyfish would seem to be more appropriate…
@@davidstimpson575 I hadn't thought of that, good call
A wiggle of jellyfish?
That bread could be in a slomo commercial, it looks soo good, all that was missing was garlic butter slowly melting down its side.
yuuuuuuuuum
It was really sad to hear that you think you will never come back to these cruising grounds again. There are so much to see and I feel you where just rushing through it all. I hope after fiver year in Europe you be back for Ruby Rose 3 and maybe a much longer stay here and show us more of Asia and Nick does such great job of showing a build of a boat and the both of you showing new countries and exploring new places. You have really found your place in life and I am grateful for following your adventure to all these places that I will never see.❤
Do I see frustration creeping in Nick? I think seawind owes you big time.
imo there seems to be two principal issues - "crap" from the build not being cleared away sufficiently well (gel coat dust etc), and shortcuts being taken on the plumbing side - contractors or direct employees of Seawind?
Everything else comes down to Madame Luck
Yeh , compare to GWTW's HH44 shakedown experience , they should be pee'd off!
@@zenASDF Wynns can't move faster than 5mph under power due to a design problem, and their engine is overheating. I'd take RR's issues any day before I'd want to deal with engine and power problems.
Great advice on double checking the buoys/moorings, I watched another sailing channel wrench one up out of the bottom because they thought they needed to be more snug on it to avoid swinging into a reef. It was never mentioned if they reported their mistake. I thought, well that's going to suck for the next poor sailor who comes to moor.
Loved the video! Terysa the bread looked amazing
Always something to fix on a boat, part of the journey! Wishing you well as you sail along.
There are several good sailing channels and then are sailing channels who are also good film makers, for instance, Fair Isle and the Wynns. Your channel is right there with them. I enjoy your episodes. Thank you
I must say, I’m beginning to have doubts about Seawind. Everything I’ve ever heard about the brand has been stellar, but some of these issues are unfathomable!
New boats have issues. Just watch La Vagabond's latest video (structural failures/cracks) and The Wynns (can't go faster than 5mph due to poorly designed prop, and their engine is overheating). RR's watermaker issues should not have happened, although it's not clear if this is a problem with the watermaker mfg or with SW. But a watermaker issue is no where near as serious as structural cracks (La Vagabond) or a vessel that is severely underpowered (The Wynns). Not being able to go more than 5mph under power is a significant problem, especially when your engine is also overheating.
Great job on the bread. Very impressive making that in the tropics. Look forward to the next few videos. Cheers and good luck in Med.
You found our favourite anchorage Ko Yao Yai. Such a great place. Hope to go there soon again.
About the yellyfishes. My wife’s from Indonesia she says they are a type of moon jellyfish and may not be deadly like in Australia but you can become very sick from their sting, never touch them, nor Swim in between.
following you and several other sailors, being involved in the sailing community as sailors and we do insurance and flag registration.. we noticed you had more than normal failures that should not happen. All things considered We would never consider the brand given the failures we have seen. You should really talk with them. Such a steering failure for example should be impossible. It’s a flimsy glue instead w a sturdy over dimensional piece laminated in with additional reinforcement. It’s just unprofessionally done ( my opinion). Go over the whole boat and let them make it right. Because we both know that the English Channel/northsea is a very different environment from swimming pool asia, had steering failed there in a storm… then what? Stay safe
Wow, talk about saving the best for last. Glad to see you are feeling better Nick. If I were you, I would be pulling every hose connector and making sure they installed the right connector. Loving the videos
I think they should call it the shakedown year and not a shakedown cruise. It is the little things in life. Those jellies are small so I am gonna say they are trouble 😉 My jaw dropped at how perfect your bread turned out. Have a great week!
My jaw also dropped lol. And those jellyfish are small? They looked big to me haha! I agree, it's the small things that are trouble, both in boating and in wildlife!
I sense a level of frustration from you about your new boat. I would be livid toward Seawind if I were you.
Nice end to the sailing in Malaysia and Thailand. Thank you for the videos.
Loved seeing these Asian cruising grounds with you. Looking forward to hearing more about what happens next.
Thank you very much for very informative, therefore valuable video. For me I enjoy the technical and sailing wisdom sharing side a lot + information about different sailing areas. Wishing you all the best, love and fair winds!
As for jellyfish (jellies), basically all jellies have some amount of toxin in their tentacles. Some, like the box and man of war, are considered extremely poisonous. Some other jellies have a very mild toxin. Most jellies are somewhere in between as to their poison level. The problem is, everyone is different; what is mild for some people can be deadly for some other people. Best to play it safe and avoid contact; unless you have a good marine biologist on board. Hope you are both over your colds! All the best!
I love the scenery. Understand the little niggling breakdowns. Happens with all complex systems. Gosh that bread looks amazing.
I lived in Indonesia a few years as a kid. Seeing your chicken Satays, that is what I learned them to be, then I went many decades of satay talking about something else, good to see that they do exist.
What a beautiful morning on the water. You guys are living the life. Nick I’ll have to agree that this boat is not for a newbie sailor. Could you even imagine the pressure they would be under.
Definitely take a year to shakedown a boat before a majour adventure. A loose screw. Jammed mainsail, loss of steering. Potential disasters not to mention having no fresh water. Excellent video on why sea seafarers must know their boat.
Thank you mate
@@sailingrubyrosebetter not to try a plane manufactured to such quality
@@artureff3046Boeing is like hold my beer! 😮 oops forgot to bolt the blanking pannel in & lost the documentation and pictures of its installation and work being done on it !😊
Scared the crap out of me with that opening shot. At first I thought the fishing rod was a mast sticking out of the water, right after reading "FINAL EPISODE".
You all are such a joy to watch. So looking forward to the Mediterranean voyages. Take care and God bless.
That’s a real beautiful boat you two (and the whole team) built. Pinch me moment indeed.
Thank you for sharing a bit of your journey...
4o years ago we sailed our new in the Chesapeake for our honeymoon.Our first sail boat for but my wife had very little experience. After anchoring for the night, my wife jumped into the water and a cluster of stinging sea nettles. With her screaming, I realized that there was no way to get back of the boat. In a few minutes which seemed much longer for her. I managed to winch her aboard with the topping lift. She still speaks of that night and her black bikini. We are still together 12 boats later.
😳 Ouch! Curious, did your wife require hospitalization, or...? My husband and I had a Prindle 18 catamaran that we used in the Pacific off southern California for several years back in the late '70s into the 80s. We were both fortunate to have never had an "encounter" with jellyfish out there-although plenty of our fellow cat sailors sure did.
Very nice video. I am really catching my wind, getting reacquainted with you on your new boat!
Your ability to troubleshoot and repair the boat has clearly grown by leaps & bounds! Lovely traveling with you two!
Nick, if you read this, pick one, Rustler 42 or Swan 48. Don’t think; just pick.
I could taste that bread from here - I'll have to try it! Hope you enjoyed it as much as I've enjoyed watching you two on RR1 and RR2!
It was SO good. No knead as well! Don't think I mentioned that in the episode? Just mix, leave for a few hours, shape, second rise, and bake. So easy.
@@sailingrubyroseI’m drooling again. Thx
Terrific episode! I enjoy the troubleshooting/fixing segments. You guys are an awesome team. I look forward to seeing your time in the Mediterranean.
Thanks for taking me along again!😊
Can't wait to see you guys in the Med!
Collective noun for jellyfish is “smack”. Also bloom and/or fluther
I KNOW! A smack of jellyfish. Amazing.
Very good episode. Daily life, maintenance and beauty.
Things to buy in Europe: New spade type anchor (Ultra, Rocna, Mantus) + underwater drone + marine headset kit (aka marriage saver) - bridle hook + 2 Mantus dinghy anchor and a long thin dyneema line to rig up a 'clothes line' pulley system to leave the dinghy in the water.
I’ve loved watching your videos and seeing all these amazing sites in Asia!
Great video, can't wait for the next adventure
That bread looks amazing.
Florida girl here so I can totally relate to you being cautious and fearful. From my experiences clear jellyfish sting like a mother. The milky ones I believe are okay. Ask Mr. Google pants.
I do hope your father had a wonderful time and hello.
Beautiful skies for sure.
Hi Florida Girl! I am a Florida Cracker living near my home town Siesta Key (further south in Osprey). Where do you live?
"I'm Australian so as far as I'm concerned everything is potentially deadly" is a perfect summary of my opinion on Australia. You people must be crazy to live there 😂
Bahah, the cities are (mostly) fine
Have you seen the parking maids on the Gold Coast, Queensland? You might change your mind
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However, I believe they may no longer exist, and quite right, too! Shocking abuse of ... of ... something or other
I'm sure that was a funny throw away line by Terysa about everything in Australia being deadly as it seems to be a common miss conception (mostly by Americans) from what I see. We don't have Bears, Mountain lions, Bobcats, Cyoties, Wolves ect...that will eat you lol and snakes shouldn't be a problem in the bush if you make enough noise. It's a real scratch my head moment when I see a comment inferring it's dangerous to live here haha 😅
@@johnbenson2716You have paralysis ticks. Ours only make ya allergic to meat. You have kangaroos that look like grown ass men. With claws. There are only 2 venomous spiders here and neither would kill me, just hurt real real bad. I have only seen a video of a bear in our state (Illinois). We only have 2 snakes that can kill ya. The foxes, coyotes, wolves, and mountain lions keep to themselves, mostly. 😂
@@christinejohnson1371And you can carry a .45 just in case
Can’t believe seeing all the jellyfish! I was stung in Thailand…it wasn’t fun but didn’t die 😂. It was 2013 and I still have scars from the sting around my ankle.
Always look forward to your vlogs
Awww cheers mate
Looks wonderful, thank you.
Brilllllliant Ruby - thanks for sharing ⛵️ 👍
Tulsa's is hull #1 of a new design and amazing. RR2 is hull #3 of a new design built at a new facility with a brand new workforce during covid and also amazing! 😊❤
Another great video. Thank you both for informative content. Personally from what i have seen and read from other sailing channels. SEAWIND HAVE A LOT OF EXPLAINING TO DO.
How great is Koh Yao Yai! Love that place
I'm on a keto diet so that bread looks even more special than it normally would. Well done baking it, looks so amazing.
You two. Nick, I still remember yr two-episode description of the tools you kept aboard Ruby Rose one. Excellent. Must say now that, after following yr experiences with Seawind n those of Harbors Unknown, my earlier impression of Seawind as a leader in modern, high tech, ultra designed n engineered boats has fallen drastically. As a French cruising friend used to say about some people, complete with Latin facial n arm punctuation, "in my mind, they go down". As to yr comments regarding the complexity of modern boats -- most of us who have been in the boat biz for decades, n also been serial boat owners, shake our heads n roll our eyes ( n oh the stories we tell), over the degree to which the odds are stacked so much against the average person just hauling off n trying to own, much less cruise a decent boat. Your comments after the steering issue that wasn't are so important to spread far n wide. Whatever the boat, new or used, proceed with caution n with smaller steps out of yr great big dream. Also -- n speaking here to the engineers n designers as much as to owners -- it's mostly just the smallest things that are the root cause of the problems, that, n the way the small things can accumulate so damn quickly. Well, nuff said. Best wishes to you both, n kudos to the way you handled yr over-long build saga in Vietnam, with learning the language, n yr dental work.
Nick keep a list of all the breakages on the boat, and where and what happened, it will come in handy later on.
I applaud your efforts as you sail..... I'm at anchor in Fiji with another blue water cruiser and we commented about your channel. "A" for effort..... "C" for knowledge..... um..... "U" for unsatisfactory attitude and treatment for T........ You're lucky to have her and we all wish you treated her as such.
Great job Nick.
Your new Seawind has had more than its fair share of issues but it is #3 in this new line, leaving you with lots of bugs. Seawind really needs to up its game in the quality control area.
Thanks guys!
What is scary on that boat is what you don’t see. Surprise!
I could live off a 7/11, but if you can manage bread like that regularly, I’d admit you’d need more supplies than they offer.
Those jellyfish are almost certainly moon jellyfish. We used to have play fights throwing them at each other as kids when they washed up on the beach. Harmless to people.
thats my idea of the perfect bread.
I work in marine conservation in Wales, UK and the collective noun for Jellyfish is a smack. Happy sailing 😊
The level of seemingly poorly designed or executed parts and montage amazes me, especially on an expensive piece of equipment that is meant to go far from the beaten path. I'm sure this is probably not only true for Seawind. I would expect even the smallest part of any ocean-going vessel to be of the highest standard....I'm an engineer and the built quality I'm seeing here is just unacceptable. You're being very civil about it all.
I agree, the build quality and attention to detail is seemingly poor from Seawind. Even the davits on this boat had to be changed out because of a bad design that experience should have caught. The new HH44 Curiosity that the Wynns are sailing have not had any of the problems like RR2 is having.
True. After SO MANY MONTHS shilling for this company, yet this yacht has been a floating dumpster fire from the day it left the factory. Your can-do, ride the problems, attitude has been inspiring - but from a distance it’s worth noting that *A Freaking New Yacht Should Have Nowhere Near The Problems You Have Had!* You paid for at least a fully functioning trouble free period after all…
Have either of you “engineers” ever owned a boat? Truly no idea! The HH has plenty of problems.
seawind has become known for build delays and quality issues unfortunately
To be clear, I never owned a boat and my comment was not on Seawind, but build quality in general. The HH on the Wynns' channel has issues and so does the Rapido on another. They just don't seem to be about bolts coming loose and badly connected hoses. These look to be avoidable faults. I did own several new cars. Imagine the outrage if new cars had similar issues on the same level, and that would be deemed normal. Manufacturers would be in trouble. (I'm not saying new cars never break down, but mine didn't) In boating this seems to be something that is generally accepted, even to be expected. I'd expect any well-designed and professionally built new machine to be trouble-free for a while. This is only my humble opinion...as a non-boat-owner.
Time for some sun risers.
I may be talking out my ass and it seems to me quality control on that boat was not up to snuff. Building bottom supports where heavy items are going to be placed above the steering that is not substantial enough to handle it seems to be a lack of engineering.
As a 40 year yacht delivery veteran the quality control on this new build is probably better than the average new build. Most modern boats are overcomplicated as Nick says. No performance cats are beginner boats.
Lovely sunrise and transition section. From problem solving to beautiful bread…. And how did you get chest infections?
If you throw a ball of peanut butter in the water away from the boat the jellyfish will go there leaving you clear water to swim in. A couple pieces of bread might help too.
What a great start! That's what sailing is about - a great sunrise, in this case
Well, OK, gentle seas, good winds, great weather, beautiful, intelligent people and pronouncing "bouy" properly - as "boy" (phonetically)
PS That bread IS perfect!
Riley and Elayna from LaVagabonde dealt with those jellies in Thailand.
yeah they're unlike anything I've ever seen!
They do sting ... but not serious. The bulge in Oceanic jellyfish pooulations is a sign that the water has become warmer and the food chains become more eutrophic.. but instead of fish or whale populations growing to feed on the plankton growth ... The jellyfish populations are booming ... Send in the sea turtles and Moa moa Sunfish 😁.... trigger fish and a few sea birds..
Thats why they are vunerable to getting plastic bags caught in their throats and guts 😢
Jellyfish rise and sink on a diurnal pattern.. usually.
If they are high up they are feeding or sunning if they have their own algae on board that photosynthese.
I vote to call a collection of jellyfish a "jar" :D
For some reason I just noticed that Nick has an AeroPress tattoo.. Have to say I love my AeroPress but man their has to be a story behind that tattoo.
Hahaha, it’s a Vietnamese coffee cup
... and I was wondering why Nick had a Duck Fresh toilet Disc dispenser tattooed on his arm, an odd choice ...
Far out mate, you were gushing about that steering mechanism when you were getting it built
it wasn't an issue with the steering, it was the locker floor fell down by an inch and fouled the steering.
Bless You Bless You Bless You
I like you guys!
In Sydney big, pink red ones
Don't forget the debris in the water tank fouling the icemaker. Was that shelf made out of fiber board?? Really.
Teresa, your hat, the straw one with the green under-brim, where can I find one? It is fabulous.
Your final episode of sailing in Asia is a truly remarkable conclusion to an incredible journey. The way you’ve captured the essence of adventure and the beauty of the places you've visited is both inspiring and heartwarming. It’s clear that every moment of your voyage was filled with passion and dedication. Thank you for sharing this unforgettable experience with us. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!
You know, I was looking at about 5:30-ish into the video, at Teresa's 'pinch me moment' and out of all the boats around you, there was only one monohull that I saw, all the rest were catamarans. Even ten years ago, I don't know that would have been the case.
You should not forget what you learned as RR2 was being built. Have you considered watching repeats of your videos as RR2 was under construction - just to refresh your memories? Have you used your workshop? Do jelly fish have natural enemies? Rolls looked good. :¬) Webhead USA
The name Koh Hong ( เกาะหงส์) translates as Swan Island (เกาะ=island หงส์=swan). I've loved the Thai series of videos, BTW
You want a clear water go to Palawan Philippines, stay safe !
Wow! I'd be pissed off too if I found a jury rigged fitting on my brand new boat.🏴☠
I've noticed thru the years viewing vlogs crew acquiring contact infections, although fairly isolated on a small vessel. Nick, being a medical professional, your comments.
Equal and opposite - I worked for British Airways IT division for a few years and wondered if that made me more exposed to bugs from around the world. Nick & Terysa are, possibly, less exposed than most people, being "isolated" on a boat.
But they pull in to areas where few people may go, exposing themselves to more unique and unusual varieties of 'ordinary' bug ... maybe. I suspect it all balances out.
Covid-19 seemed to affect the whole world in just a month or so: what someone has in Tokyo one day may be infecting people in Madeira the next day
I am subscribed and it is a wonderful channel 👍.
Maybe a Box Jellyfish? Really hard to see distinguishable features on the video.
I know, I was super paranoid about them being boxes, but they're definitely not. They were big, not transparent, and not boxy in shape. Still, we avoided them as best we could.
I come from Germany - but Terysa, I'm fully with you. Who would guarantee they are all the jellyfish not toxic species?
You probably should stock up on bits and bobs.
Kinda looks like Moon Jelly that we get here on the coast of California.
Nice relaxing episode, did you get a nice close up picture of the jellyfish, there are so many species so you need a good picture to make a good identification unless you are native to the waters.
I didn't get a close up photo, no. I was trying to stay away lol
@@sailingrubyrosedifficult to see but they look like Barrel jellies. Pretty harmless, like a stinging nettle at worst.
@@sailingrubyrose understandable, one should not put one's head in the mouth of the lion 🤣
Chartered out of Phuket 3 months ago and the jelly fish were worse than shown on your video! After snorkeling your elbow joints and forearms would be mildly irritated, but the stings were not super painful. SCUBA at Phi Phi was better as you can get below them.
You always report problems with your new boat, especially with the hydraulics. I also follow Tula's with the Cat 1170 which also dealt with initial problems. Interestingly, until a few years ago there were no reports of major problems with the Cat Seawind. Do you think that since they started being produced in Vietnam and Turkey these problems have appeared?
Not at all- I don't think any manufacturer has had so much focus on hulls 1 and 2 of two brand new models before. I think much of these issues are normal teething problems. The hydraulics weren't a problem at all- the little tab that held the floor panel up failed (it was just glued on- should have been screwed in), the floor panel slipped down by an inch and fouled the steering. Sorry if that wasn't clear in the episode! SW have been notified and it's now been rectified in production.
@@sailingrubyrose I mentioned hydraulics because you reported problems with residues in the water tanks, filters and accessories. Tula's, for example, replaced all the hull strainers and valves right from the start. That's why I mentioned the existence of initial problems, which could be related to the new shipyards and other production methods in Vietnam and Turkey.
@@sailingrubyrose But I'm very happy to know that you are well and enjoying your new boat. It's a shame that the two new models are so heavy... I liked the light displacement concept of the previous models.
@@sailingrubyrose If one day you head to the northern hemisphere and pass through Portugal, I will welcome you with great affection. Happy sailing!!!
This is one of many reasons why i could never captain my own Cat. I barely know one end of a hammer from the other let alone be a, "Mr. Fix it" like you.
Great job.
So how do you close up the boat so no one steals anthing form it in transit?
Go luck in Vietnam.
See you nest week.
Un abbraccio forte a due!
They look like “moon jellyfish” which are harmless. If no tentacles that’s what they appear too be.
"FINAL EPISODE: Sailing in Asia"? Hah! Should've called it "FINAL EPISODE: Nick Whinging, Cussing and Looking Grumpy All Over SE Asia."
How naive was I to think a new boat equals trouble free sailing for a while. Please don’t roll your eyes at the non sailor here! I’m just living the dream vicariously!
You are kind of Beta testers for Seawind.
I fully expect quality issues on a new boat, things will break, which is why we have a shake down cruise. But putting the wrong fitting in the plumbing system isn't a small lapse in quality, it's a major defect in the production process. Given that Seawind knew this was going to be a show boat, mistakes like that are shocking.
I agree I have been watching other channels with new boats and it appears that this boat has by far and away the most issues.
One can expect some but it just never seems to end and some of the issues, like the connector, like the parts falling out and snagging the rudder, like the waste in the water tanks, like not putting lock tight onto the screws on the mast ... these are not normal they smack of lack of care and lack of quality control in the process.
On the other hand there is one manufacturer in South Africa that has even worse issues. So it's kind of like russian roulette a good company with great track record only needs one screw up and they loose their credibility.
I remember Nic raving about the the quality of the finishing, seems that was a little too early and superficial.
I hope it all works out and it seems SeaWind is not walking away from it all so that is positive.
@@dennisash7221 Disagree. La Vagabond has a major structural failure documented in their last video. The Wynns can't go faster than 5pm under power due to prop issues, and their engine is overheating. I'll take an issue with the watermaker over structural failures and engine issues anyday.
@@davidgravlin6518 I think it will be better to categorize the issues and understand what the beef is with SeaWind.
Sketctosea had the top section of the mainsail guide broken at sea, this has been identified as a design error they under estimated to forces on that rail on such a big boat and it meant that the mast had to be removed and the channel redesigned and replaced. This is not a quality issue it is a design issue that they corrected.
La Vagabond similar issue, they under estimated the forces on that section of the boat that holds the mast, again a bigger boat than they had designed before and lets face it the sail that boat to it's limits. This is going to put them out of the water and will cost quite a significant repair, this is an engineering fault that was difficult to predict accurately.
Curiosity II engine issues are with one engine of the four they have on board and the pops were experimental they need to fine tune so this was not a unforeseen. Rust in the engine water could be an installation problem or an engine problem we need to wait to find out.
RubyRose has had a list of issues that are indicative of sloppy workmanship and lack of attention to detail which is really the last thing you want on a new boat, it's not as bad as the issues that Leopard are facing but.
1. Nuts/bolts/studs without thread locking - (to me this is sloppy workmanship, every manufacturer of machines, cars, boats etc knows that nuts, bolts, studs work loose under stress and thread locking is not something you "forget")
2. Contaminate in the water, they were lucky, amebic dysentery is debilitating and if not treated can incapacitate you - dirty water tanks is simply not acceptable. Algae in the water, so far I have not heard anyone leaving their boat at anchor or on the hard for a month or more saying they came back to water tanks with algae in them.
3. Connectors that were wrong material and type
4. Parts falling off into the steering mechanism ...
The list of things that went wrong is long and mostly as a result of sloppy workmanship and lack of attention to detail and lack of pride in the work by the workers. for two years we heard how much pride they took in their work but for the past few months the reality is that, not so much.
SeaWind should be embarrassed by the number and types of errors and issues on the boat, they should put a program into place at the factory to educate the workers and correct the problems, these are the kind of problems that will turn customers away from them. So far HH has stood out above the rest, SeaWind has them to use as best practice at the moment.
What’s your recipe for your bread rolls? They look delicious and good for you for baking bread and that heat
link is in the description!