Unbelieveable!! I was in shipbuilding for twenty years, and lived on a sailboat for five years sailing the Caribbean. I can't imagine a person doing this type of task with a team much less alone. You, Sir-are a legend!! Beautiful boat!!
@@KlydeOscopeI used to hang out with Linda and Gene and your cousin Vicki . The Boat you built and the stories about the trikes brought back a flood of memories
I absolutly love this man. He's so curious to know how things things work in the real world. He actually helped me understand myself just a little bit.
My eyes couldn't help tearing when Clyde gave his last good bye to his boat I know it's hard to walk away and not look back 😢 what a very passionate Man ❤
Couldn't agree more!!! What a LEGEND!! WHO NO ONE KNOWS. WHICH IS TERRIBLE. OUR KID'S NOW HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE ABOUT HOW AMERICANS INNOVATED THE GLOBE!!! THESE PEOPLE SHOULD BE IN HISTORY BOOKS.. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO THE FULLEST!!! THAT YOU FOR SHARING THIS!! NOTHING BUT RESPECT!!
I’m 63, I spent time at a bike shop, prevost RV, boat , no money, lots of financial adventures, projects people said good luck. Not on your scale but I know who you are. Thanks, nice to know there’s still some of us left.
Here is the real crazy part. Almost every 3 mins of the story includes every problem or triumph having an ingenious endeavor to overcome, redo, rethink, do better or adjust and then experiment with and redo again. Every story literally could be its own story. My god this man is making my depression feel lessened. This is very humbling!
I lived in Canyon Lake and would drive by this thing every day going to work, it was real close to highway 74. This huge ship just started to appear, getting larger every day. It was amazing to see. I had to stop and ask what was happening with this ship. He was always there by himself working on this thing. He was very nice, saying he's building a boat to take around the world. Then you would think, how is this thing, ever going to make it to the ocean?
Oh, he built it near Canyon Lake? I used to live in Murrieta. Amazing that he had it figured out, how large the pieces could be for transportation. That's some kind of smart!
Thanks So Much for doing this video. as for myself I REALLY Enjoyed all of it. This and so much more of this incredible mans life needs to be not only documented, but just plain told.... I Have Much Respect For YOU, "Mr. Clyde Stires !!!" 🗽 USA , GREAT Video👍 ......
I can not even come close to fathom the real feelings of sitting with a coffee looking over the build, to touching the real life floating dream for the last time., so emotional.
Sailing g a small boat from Taiwan to the USA with NO sailing experience is just plain crazy.....but....You can bet one thing, this man is the inspiration we need for todays youth. We need to show this video to EVERY school kid to light a fire under them. The manbun kids today can't change a flat tire. Much respect to Clyde.
This is the coolest guy I hadn’t heard of - humble, tenacious, intelligent, genuine, talented and respectful. Any hungry Directors out there the stories are the real deal and off the charts fascinating🤨
I remember playing on this boat when it was being built. It was massive! It was many many years ago and I was just a kid but I always wondered what happened to this yacht!
You have shown me that anything is possible and to never give up and always finish what you have started. It is very motivating for me , and I truly thank you for this . Your friend all the way from Western Australia, my name is Udo. Thank you buddy . I hope that you are now enjoying the finer things in life, as you deserve it all . Stay safe and happy. Peace brother 🙏
He seems very much like the man i wanted to be, yet fell short of becoming due to a really annoying habit of self sabotage. I love the total fan boy laughter, and endearing comments from Clyde 1, obviously in full and absolute appreciation of Clyde 2. Very touching, wholesome, and exciting story, a man's life, one full of adventure, and freedom among all else. Thanks you, I don't think I have ever watched anything like this for more than 5 minutes before, I watched this in full. Don't slow down, it's hard to get your momentum going again, and you are still young and powerful man Mr. Clyde 2!
Boy that is a fact!!! When Clyde had his twenty minutes on the boat I am wondering why he didn't pick up his 'Blue Book'? From what he said that would prove possession in and of itself. Meaning he could indisputably prove it was his boat. The cartel or whatever would not have it and therefore would have no case no matter what the crew said. Perhaps the Blue Book was not that potent as he has told?? Also it must have been a pretty minor 'cartel' as most would have steam rolled right over anyone killing whomever stood in the way. They had many days of opportunity before he met his 'friend' and received his protection. Always knew it was not a good idea to own anything in Mexico. Heard stories much like this way back in the early seventies and forward. Which brings up the question, was the boat a documented US vessel or had he registered it in Mexico? Doing so would have put him in a very weak position. Never play in another fella's ball park. Very interesting life experience. I would say he is lucky to be alive.
This was a truly motivational, fantastic and most interesting story! I hope it gets millions of viewers - worldwide - inspired. Well done Clyde and Clyde!
Unbelievable ! I am 50 years old. I just realized I have to be a moron… I was working my entire life as hard as he and I have nothing really to show. I would love to experience 1/10 of his adventures. I am extremely impressed by his personality and his achievements. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Absolutely wonderful interview. Your build of the Kaleidoscope is the most astonishing and captivating video on TH-cam. It shows the true power of what one person can accomplish. I am a former Alaskan ship captain, and I salute you sir.......
Clyde had one adventure after the next. Kaleidoscope was an absolutely amazing build. There should be a movie or book about this journey through life. Much respect.
Why pay college tuition when this is an example of all you need in life is passion and dedication to succeed. Phenomenal inspirational story. lucky to be alive!. Thanks for sharing!.
This man is brilliant, from a generation that knew “something about everything” & the “Padre”(was that what they called him?) besides being a good person, was a really good “businessman” who knows what certain things are worth in the eyes of others. What a wonderful video, when Men were Men and Cowards were scared!
Much respect to that nameless friend that had so much pull, and didn’t ask for a single cent!!!! There really are still good people left in this world!!!
Might be a bit overboard to call him "good". Much like calling a 'Godfather' good. Whatever he is and however many he has killed or had killed you are better off when he is in your corner. He has cartel written all over him. You might want to read a bit about Mexican cartels and what they are capable of. They permeate all facets of society in Mexico and are the ultimate authority.
What an inspiration you are. After watching your videos on the boat build along with the video as to what happened in Mexico, You had a dream, reached for it and grabbed the bull by the horns and took control. Most people now a days are TOO SCARED. My hats off to you. You are truly an inspiration for others.
This is a mind boggling story...no matter which way you slice it up. The boat building (one man), the sheer size, the transporting it, learning to maneuver it, the change in lifestyle to living on the sea, then the cartel incident, and finally selling it. Wow. That is too much for me to take in. Really overwhelming. Great story. Thank you for sharing. Without TH-cam, I would never have happened on this.
Dude someone needs to make this a movie!!! I love listening to these stories/facts. It took big nads for all who were willing to sail on that boat with no experience at all! CHEERS 🍻🍹🥃🥃🥃
I don’t think I’ve ever sat through a video on TH-cam before this. You have single handedly inspired me to do what I’ve been planning for years to do. Just an amazing story man. Thanks for sharing this
Never thought I would SEE the day, Clyde sit and be still, and at peace and ease with today. back in the day, YEARS ago while he was in CABO, I'd see him everywhere, from Latitude 22, Solomons landing, on his Boat, always on the go. I knew when he left here(Cabo)he'd had enough of the "Mexican B.S.", and to think after all the sea miles and countries, and a return, to have to encounter the hardest, heaviest corruption in Mexico. AUDACITY, at its best, Class 101 of Extortion, "Do as we say, or else" Brazen is an understatement, have the crew testify AGAINST Clyde?? What genius came up with that idea?? Like they thought he was going lay down and over, they should be thankful it was the Mexican navy that recovered the Boat, and not the US Navy, that game would have ended VERY MUCH different, nobody walks away then. In the 35+ years of residing here off and on, I always think I have SEEN and HEARD it all, then BAM! A new one emerges, like my Dad always said, "If you live long enough, you'll get to see it all". The Gov't suggesting not to press charges, NO surprise here, we KNOW who runs Mexico, like other countries, The Puppetmaster's", Elites, Cabal, Cartels, the people who CONTROL the $$$$, the Governments are only window dressing to appease the people(like you think your vote really matters). In closing, happy to SEE Clyde, and a outcome he is content with, he took on a Herculean task, and Killed It! Kaleidoscope was a mythical tale front to back, a man with a vision and a dream. Tenacity at its best. I salute you Capt Clyde.
@@mikemcc5149 TRUST ME, those would be photos best NOT to have or for christs sake publish, thats a dark side of life, best left alone, even the DEVIL sits back and admires the Cartels work, and you are not build for, or prepared for that fallout. THIS IS MEXICO.
As a Mexican-American who lived two years in Mexico in my teens and who has traveled there regularly since birth, I can 100% confirm and vouch for your comment. Americans just don't freaking understand how different of a country the USA is. Most Americans have ZERO perspective on what it's like to actually live in other countries. Mexico is a beautiful country, and if you have money, your life will be pretty swell and for the most part calm. But, the legal system and law enforcement are mostly a joke. My mom sued a guy and won, so yes, it works. But the problem is that when someone who has a little bit of influence doesn't want it to work, it won't work. America isn't perfect, but here we see powerful people get held accountable all the time. That is not the case in Mexico. Here in America, corruption gradually increases as you go farther up the hierarchy. In Mexico, corruption permeates ALL levels of society. It's part of the culture from top to bottom. You won't see a regular worker trying to bribe an officer here. That is the absolute norm in Mexico. My uncle just go kidnapped and assassinated in Mexico. No real investigation. Everyone knows who did it. Nobody has gone to jail. It's a joke all around. America is a humane country. Go to Mexico and see how many programs, soup kitchens, and shelters you find. American is a country with real law enforcement. I just had a negative experience the other day with law enforcement, but guess what? I still know there's great law enforcement out there. Good luck with fast response times in Mexico. In American, working hard is enough. All you have to do is work hard and you WILL succeed. Hard work is not enough in Mexico. Hard work will most likely just keep your life average. Here in the US, even normal work will still improve your situation if you simply buy a house and pay it off over the years. It's sad to see how things are changing ideologically in America, but even so, it is still FAR from being Mexico. There are so many nice suburbs in Mexico and Mexico is not a third world country; more like second world. It's pretty developed and not trashy because Mexicans work, work, work. But many Americans simply don't know what it's like to come back from Mexico by bus, cross the border, and literally feel like you just entered paradise. It's like you can almost literally taste opportunity and safety itself. Just had to get this off my chest...
I had the opportunity to go for a cruise on the Kaleidoscope in Cabo in October 1998. There were big seas (12' seas according to Clyde) due to a big hurricane south of Cabo. My buddy and I talked to Clyde for about 20 minutes, and he told us how he had built the boat. It was great talking with him. With the rough seas, everyone was getting sea sick, except my buddy and I, so we were just drinking by ourselves. LOL. It was a great time.
Pear Cider has a natural anti-nausea histamine of some kind. the only drink when racing as I was navigating, up/down into the hull all the race. didn't find out until the internet that what I'd been doing in the eighties made sense.
A truly inspiring story, not many people will understand just how much work, motivation and grit is required for a project like this. Congratulations Clyde, you can be very proud of what you have achieved and I have no doubt that this may only be the beginning for you. I'm sorry that the story was soured by events in Mexico, but I hope that you have found peace. Thanks for sharing your story.
As a sailor living in the Baja this hits home. I know enough of long boat builds that I can not even fathom how this was done. I almost bought a large catamaran from a similar "can-do" adventurer, I am completely humbled by these folks. I will never forget Clyde and hope to hang on to his words of inspiration. I'm grateful for this, be well.
Continued from above. I as a young kid working on my first boat project. I was hooked and spent the next 30 treats learning everything I could about boats. Then I started traveling. Victor Edelbrock gave me my first travel job and we went all over Mexico. Same places you have been. Best time of my life. You inspired me. Thank you for the time you took to show me so much. Ken Rasmussen.
Wow Clyde, what a great story once again. Thank you for letting my dad and I stay and all the fun times on the boat. Glad you came out safe on the hijacking
Quite a story! I remember when Clyde was building this and we lived nearby in Lake Elsinore. Glad to get an update on all of his wild adventures. Cheers!
WOW! What a fantastic video and interview. Very well edited and shot as well with the multiple camera angles. I have watched all the build videos of the boat and even went online and did some searching for it and came across articles about the theft. Thanks so much for sharing "The rest of the story" as Paul Harvey would say. Clyde is a truly inspirational individual. I wish you the best in whatever future endeavors you take on and hope you start filming them and take us along.
So happy they didn't "rush" this interview. I'm wondering two things: What was the final cost $$ of building the boat and what was the selling price? I try to play a game with myself to figure out how much money it would take to build a large boat like that. With my zero knowledge of boat-building, I would think it would be approximately 1 Mil. ?? and worth no less than 1.75 Mil to sell.
Clyde is proof that experience is a hundred times more useful and valuable than a college degree. I love his design and his process. Because it's a catamaran it rides like a vessel almost twice as long but has the draft of a vessel that is half the size. I worked with my dad in the marine industry for a long time and hearing the way he designed and built it brought back so many memories. My dad was one of the few people who could build and repair wood vessels. Many times he got calls from other marinas to help them because they did damage to a customer's vessel and didn't know how to fix it. The people who doubted him often say those things because they are not capable of envisioning how it's done. The others who can are jealous because they wish they could do the same. That kind of behavior is nothing new. Negative people like that will never do anything with their lives and are often never happy.
@Bob Clanton See you are one of those people who have no basic reasoning abilities. There is a big difference between someone who has a degree in something useful, unlike the massive amount of people who have degrees in English literature 18th-century poetry, or something else equally as useless. I have a degree in metallurgical science and have put it to good use. Even with that degree, I couldn't walk into a company and expect to get the job I have now. I had to gain experience working with others. You probably got a degree from America Samoa(go land crabs) in bean counting. By that, I mean actually counting beans before they are put into cans. Why, because your degree is as useful as you are. It's funny that most people can discern what I'm saying and you can't. Perhaps I'm giving you too much credit because you're probably one of those people who brags about getting into the university of Phoenix. What did you do, open the door and then your wallet? Nah you only went to TH-cam university and got a degree in Flat Eart studies. Well, Bob Clampett it's time for you to get back to your bridge, you tro||.🤭😝
@Bob Clanton can a computer engineering grad frame a house or raise livestock? It takes all kinds Bob. That being said,im glad our engineers and the like are well educated though.
I really cannot overstate what a treasure your uncle is! I, too, have an interesting, industrious, and eccentric uncle...but yours is amazing and SO interesting, and it warms my heart to see you treasuring this man and documenting his adventures, while he is still with us. Thank you both
What an amazing story. I loved hearing you tell it, but I must say it was painful as an observer to hear you start a thought and then have your nephew cut you off half a second later throughout the entire thing. I was blown away by your patience- I need to work on this myself, I would have walked out ten minutes in if he kept doing that.
Seriously 😒 I ran 🏃🏾♀️ to the comments to see if anyone else was irritated by this, bc although I’m sure he’s a great guy, and probably just wanted to feel like he was part of the conversation (maybe even anxiety bc my anxiety drives me do it too, but not this bad) It’s literally painstakingly hard to continue bc it’s driving me nuts 😩 I just want him to listen the way we are trying too! Omg 😭
I’m surprised more people haven’t mentioned this. A great interview that could’ve been incredible if nephew would’ve lowered his mic & ego. Oh well lol
What an incredible story. I remember watching videos of this boat being built that was amazing in itself. Now to hear what happened after the build is absolutely amazing. So happy for you to got your boat back. Great, Great, Great.
Clyde reminded me about the principles I grew up on instinctively. If I can do it, you can. It’s never hard, it’s easy or doable with the right mindset. Thank you for being such an inspiration, it was absolutely needed at this stage in life where everything feels difficult and sense of identity has been lost due to burnout and other things stemming from third world corruption . Thank you Clyde!
What an inspirational man! So driven, he is an absolute machine, but so humble and with a great sense of humour! Absolutely impressed, much respect from Scotland!🏴👌
@@driverjamescopeland i get that. But i recently watched a video where the interviewer asked a few questions in over 2 hour interview and it turned out to be one of the best podcoast videos i had ever seen.
Never listen to a 2hours talk, but since I first knew about Kaleidoscope 3 months ago, I respected the experience of this man and enjoyed every second of this talk. Looking forward to building my first boat! We need more like this. Thanks!
Hello Clyde, I really enjoyed your somewhat biography. I definitely like your thought processes, and the way you look beyond today. I graduated from h.s. in ‘66 In much the same way you did. I went to work as a toolmaker, and was tasked with the impossible concepts. No boats though. I can see that you are a man that is at ease in your own skin. I thank you for letting me sit and listen.
Thanks Robert for taking the time to watch. My dad was a tool and die I maker I appreciate what it takes to do the creation you do. Much respect Robert. Funny My dads name was Robert
That was a hell of a story that i ever heard in my life , thank God that nobody was hurt , your living a lifestyle that people dream about , more power to you and your family , keep going brother and God bless.
Glad it worked out in your favor. It is so corrupt down in Mexico this had to be the best outcome. Glad you are safe and can move on with your life. Great story.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I was listening intently the whole time. I truly respect Clyde's epic do it yourself and learn by trail and error mentality. A true role model not only for being such a hard worker but also for his perseverance in chasing and making his dreams a reality. Clyde II did a great job interviewing his namesake. Saludé.
Very awesome story and I was raised same way basically but by my mother she was my mom and opo and worked sometimes three jobs to make sure we had what was needed.. She has instilled in me to always go after what you want and set your mind to something and do it .. I'm now 45 and unfortunately got colon cancer earlier this year and really feel like it's zapped everything from me but hearing stories like these keep me keeping on you guys got a subscriber for life in me ....
Fantastic story, the Mike Patey of yachts! The similarities are crazy; single-handedly building craft that are usually built by dozens or hundreds of people. The way Clyde approaches engineering challenges across multiple disciplines and even something about the way he speaks makes me feel like they share DNA somewhere 😂 Would love to hear more of his stories, thanks for sharing!
Same, I watch the the video few weeks back and was amazed at how he first starts building a 'V' shape base on both sides, and then the deck and into a giant yatch. And TH-cam is like, hey remember you watch on how to homemade yatch few days back? Well here's the update, it got stolen. Like wtf?
I watched it 3 days ago and then this pops up today. Strange. Seems like “they” show us videos when it’s convenient for them. There’s a reason for everything we’re shown, the times they’re shown and what we do next after we’re shown. Keep posted.
This guy is a Legend. Man I would love to meet this guy in person just to listen and learn. That is the baddest boat I've ever seen. People watching him build it in the desert probably felt like they were watching Noah lol.
Ive always loved stories ever since lying on my grandparents bedroom floor listening to sunday late night story time on A.M.. radio. This is a great story, thank you
An incredible story of an incredible journey through life. An ingenius build by a genius DIYer. Besides the beauty of the boat, what impresses me is how rigid and functional it was in the ocean for years after being cut up and reassembled to move it. WOW!
What an amazing interview. Considering it’s not a professional it went so smooth, well paced, just enough detail, great chemistry. Amazing thanks for going truth with this 👍
I think it's incredible that you have the amount of pictures and videos that you did! No one in those days were filming entire projects like they are now and honestly filming is a huge time suck and probably would have solved you down for years.
Amazing story of Clyde's drive and morals. I hope the younger generation will maybe think twice about going to college, unless they have a specific field they want that requires a degree. I can only imagine how many waste four years and go 100k + in debt and struggle to pay that off for many years. Not everyone wants to be a doctor or lawyer etc., not everyone needs to go to college.
Been saying this for years. By inundating society with degree holders they are creating unnecessary competition for themselves. Not only does 'not everyone need to go to college', MOST people are NOT smart enough to bother with higher education, and they will likely be struggling through the course work before they even struggle with finding a job later.
What a wonderful wonderful story … ❤ boy that I enjoy watching this👍👍… I really wish he kept it.. you can really see how tuff it was for him to let it go 😢. Bless you all who were involved and putting the story together for that you get a mile high salute 🫡
Unbelieveable!! I was in shipbuilding for twenty years, and lived on a sailboat for five years sailing the Caribbean. I can't imagine a person doing this type of task with a team much less alone. You, Sir-are a legend!! Beautiful boat!!
Thanks so much Lola
@@KlydeOscopeI used to hang out with Linda and Gene and your cousin Vicki . The Boat you built and the stories about the trikes brought back a flood of memories
Somebody should make a movie about this s*** LOL
I absolutly love this man. He's so curious to know how things things work in the real world. He actually helped me understand myself just a little bit.
This guys life story is inspiring! Heart breaking listening to the ending and seeing the pain in his eyes though 😢
My eyes couldn't help tearing when Clyde gave his last good bye to his boat I know it's hard to walk away and not look back 😢 what a very passionate Man ❤
Best ever long-form interview on TH-cam. When's the movie coming out?
Protect this man at all costs. Get his DNA, we need more people like Clyde. 🇺🇸
He is as kind as he is intelligent
hahah, AMEN! This guy defines LEGEND! Cheers to Clyde and Clyde 2.0 for putting this video together!
Couldn't agree more!!! What a LEGEND!! WHO NO ONE KNOWS. WHICH IS TERRIBLE. OUR KID'S NOW HAVEN'T GOT A CLUE ABOUT HOW AMERICANS INNOVATED THE GLOBE!!! THESE PEOPLE SHOULD BE IN HISTORY BOOKS.. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO THE FULLEST!!! THAT YOU FOR SHARING THIS!! NOTHING BUT RESPECT!!
Amen
Not gona lie this guy is literally motivating me to build a boat even thoe i dont have the finances.
I’m 63, I spent time at a bike shop, prevost RV, boat , no money, lots of financial adventures, projects people said good luck. Not on your scale but I know who you are. Thanks, nice to know there’s still some of us left.
This guy is a legend, he just starts businesses bc it's easier than having bad suppliers
If only such a person existed. I've never met a good man.
@@angelmarauder5647 lol, have you been to church or you live in some commie state like california?
Man what an amazing story. What a great guy. I wish him and his family the best and hope he has a safe future.
Here is the real crazy part. Almost every 3 mins of the story includes every problem or triumph having an ingenious endeavor to overcome, redo, rethink, do better or adjust and then experiment with and redo again. Every story literally could be its own story. My god this man is making my depression feel lessened. This is very humbling!
I lived in Canyon Lake and would drive by this thing every day going to work, it was real close to highway 74. This huge ship just started to appear, getting larger every day. It was amazing to see. I had to stop and ask what was happening with this ship. He was always there by himself working on this thing. He was very nice, saying he's building a boat to take around the world. Then you would think, how is this thing, ever going to make it to the ocean?
That must’ve been a sight to see, you guys are lucky.
By towing it? He isn’t Noah, the ocean isn’t;t coming to him
@@hotmess9640 yet it made it to the water. weird eh.
Oh, he built it near Canyon Lake? I used to live in Murrieta. Amazing that he had it figured out, how large the pieces could be for transportation. That's some kind of smart!
What did you expected from that sh.. hole they called Mexico every body is on the take
Thanks So Much for doing this video. as for myself I REALLY Enjoyed all of it. This and so much more of this incredible mans life needs to be not only documented, but just plain told....
I Have Much Respect For YOU, "Mr. Clyde Stires !!!" 🗽 USA , GREAT Video👍 ......
Wow!! What a crazy story. What a wild world we live in. Happy you and your wife are safe.
2:00:05 "So, the boat's gone now - what's next?" I was totally expecting "Well, I'm half way through this JumboJet build..."
spoiler alert
😂 Braaaaa
I can not even come close to fathom the real feelings of sitting with a coffee looking over the build, to touching the real life floating dream for the last time., so emotional.
Thanks for your compassion, a very emotional moment
Screw breakfast! I’ll go the full two hours on this vid. Best ever, impressive and motivational. Thank you for telling the story of this great man.
Sailing g a small boat from Taiwan to the USA with NO sailing experience is just plain crazy.....but....You can bet one thing, this man is the inspiration we need for todays youth. We need to show this video to EVERY school kid to light a fire under them. The manbun kids today can't change a flat tire. Much respect to Clyde.
Thanks for your comment J. Much appreciated
He need to go on the Joe Rogan Podcast
This is the coolest guy I hadn’t heard of - humble, tenacious, intelligent, genuine, talented and respectful. Any hungry Directors out there the stories are the real deal and off the charts fascinating🤨
Easily the best 2 hours ive spent in my life.
So grateful to you for posting.
What a great video.
An amazing story about Clyde's life and the boat.
Thanks for creating this video and theanks to Clyde for telling his story
I had no idea I would stumble across the most amazing man, boat and documentary all in one I watched every second.
What an incredible story! What an amazing person you are Clyde! wishing you all the very best in the future Sir! 🙏
I grew up near there and remember seeing that boat being built. To us kids that hung out together this dude was a legend.
Thanks David
awesome story
I have only met a couple people in my life like this... They create the opportunity for a lifetime memory for so many.....
He's chilled out A LOT since Breaking Bad.
😂
Yeah, the resemblance to the Mike Ehrmantraut character is strong. 😎
I remember playing on this boat when it was being built. It was massive! It was many many years ago and I was just a kid but I always wondered what happened to this yacht!
Me too!
@@joancrawford1146 how cool is the internet to connect things like this
I remember jerking off in that boat...
You have shown me that anything is possible and to never give up and always finish what you have started. It is very motivating for me , and I truly thank you for this . Your friend all the way from Western Australia, my name is Udo. Thank you buddy . I hope that you are now enjoying the finer things in life, as you deserve it all . Stay safe and happy. Peace brother 🙏
This guy is like the most interesting man in the world
He seems very much like the man i wanted to be, yet fell short of becoming due to a really annoying habit of self sabotage. I love the total fan boy laughter, and endearing comments from Clyde 1, obviously in full and absolute appreciation of Clyde 2. Very touching, wholesome, and exciting story, a man's life, one full of adventure, and freedom among all else. Thanks you, I don't think I have ever watched anything like this for more than 5 minutes before, I watched this in full. Don't slow down, it's hard to get your momentum going again, and you are still young and powerful man Mr. Clyde 2!
Lil Clyde needs to stop talking and let Clyde let him tell us this amazing life of his.
Boy that is a fact!!! When Clyde had his twenty minutes on the boat I am wondering why he didn't pick up his 'Blue Book'? From what he said that would prove possession in and of itself. Meaning he could indisputably prove it was his boat. The cartel or whatever would not have it and therefore would have no case no matter what the crew said. Perhaps the Blue Book was not that potent as he has told?? Also it must have been a pretty minor 'cartel' as most would have steam rolled right over anyone killing whomever stood in the way. They had many days of opportunity before he met his 'friend' and received his protection. Always knew it was not a good idea to own anything in Mexico. Heard stories much like this way back in the early seventies and forward. Which brings up the question, was the boat a documented US vessel or had he registered it in Mexico? Doing so would have put him in a very weak position. Never play in another fella's ball park. Very interesting life experience. I would say he is lucky to be alive.
I live in maine and the cartel is here now and alot of ms13 bangers also lately. Thank that us present biden for it
MS13 is an American creation @@maddmavic
@@maddmavic But the democrat elites are doing just fine in their "ivory towers." 😒
This was a truly motivational, fantastic and most interesting story! I hope it gets millions of viewers - worldwide - inspired. Well done Clyde and Clyde!
Unbelievable ! I am 50 years old. I just realized I have to be a moron… I was working my entire life as hard as he and I have nothing really to show. I would love to experience 1/10 of his adventures. I am extremely impressed by his personality and his achievements. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Hi Lidia & Eric, thanks for taking time to watch my video, I appreciate your comment.
Same.
Absolutely wonderful interview. Your build of the Kaleidoscope is the most astonishing and captivating video on TH-cam. It shows the true power of what one person can accomplish. I am a former Alaskan ship captain, and I salute you sir.......
If the boat were insured he would have gotten paid back fully including the power of the US State that is used by these insurance companies..
Thanks for your thoughts Robert,
You are a very humble guy I would love to meet you
Clyde had one adventure after the next. Kaleidoscope was an absolutely amazing build. There should be a movie or book about this journey through life. Much respect.
This has got MOVIE written all over it! What an amazing story and an amazing person. WoW!
Oh yeah F Mexico What a sh#t hole!
Totally
Would of made a great doco if a crew had documented it in video.
@@stuartmckinnon9190 The crew were cowards!
Why pay college tuition when this is an example of all you need in life is passion and dedication to succeed. Phenomenal inspirational story. lucky to be alive!. Thanks for sharing!.
People now adays dont want to work. Too many hand outs free stuff for NOT Working.
College is necessary for certain people (becoming a doctor, lawyer, CPA etc)
This man is brilliant, from a generation that knew “something about everything” & the “Padre”(was that what they called him?) besides being a good person, was a really good “businessman” who knows what certain things are worth in the eyes of others. What a wonderful video, when Men were Men and Cowards were scared!
Much respect to that nameless friend that had so much pull, and didn’t ask for a single cent!!!! There really are still good people left in this world!!!
Might be a bit overboard to call him "good". Much like calling a 'Godfather' good. Whatever he is and however many he has killed or had killed you are better off when he is in your corner. He has cartel written all over him. You might want to read a bit about Mexican cartels and what they are capable of. They permeate all facets of society in Mexico and are the ultimate authority.
What an inspiration you are. After watching your videos on the boat build along with the video as to what happened in Mexico, You had a dream, reached for it and grabbed the bull by the horns and took control. Most people now a days are TOO SCARED. My hats off to you. You are truly an inspiration for others.
This is a mind boggling story...no matter which way you slice it up. The boat building (one man), the sheer size, the transporting it, learning to maneuver it, the change in lifestyle to living on the sea, then the cartel incident, and finally selling it. Wow. That is too much for me to take in. Really overwhelming. Great story. Thank you for sharing. Without TH-cam, I would never have happened on this.
Thank you so much for watching and your thoughts John
Never say never ..... No better words of advice. Thanks Clyde !
Thanks Chad, I have to say I never thought I would be giving advice
Dude someone needs to make this a movie!!! I love listening to these stories/facts. It took big nads for all who were willing to sail on that boat with no experience at all! CHEERS 🍻🍹🥃🥃🥃
100%. Except most people wouldn't believe one guy could do it by himself! Maybe Tom Hanks...
More like 100 episodes of binge watching:)) Taiwan, bus, motorcycles, common dude ...
I’ve never felt so capable of building anything, Clyde is the definition of an American bad ass. Long live clyde
I don’t think I’ve ever sat through a video on TH-cam before this. You have single handedly inspired me to do what I’ve been planning for years to do. Just an amazing story man. Thanks for sharing this
Thank you Dylan
yes
I've really enjoyed this video, and I thought I've build some cool stuff I'm motovated again.
Hey, he used to live down the street from me. We would go by that thing and talk to him all the time with my dad.
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Never thought I would SEE the day, Clyde sit and be still, and at peace and ease with today. back in the day, YEARS ago while he was in CABO, I'd see him everywhere, from Latitude 22, Solomons landing, on his Boat, always on the go. I knew when he left here(Cabo)he'd had enough of the "Mexican B.S.", and to think after all the sea miles and countries, and a return, to have to encounter the hardest, heaviest corruption in Mexico. AUDACITY, at its best, Class 101 of Extortion, "Do as we say, or else" Brazen is an understatement, have the crew testify AGAINST Clyde?? What genius came up with that idea?? Like they thought he was going lay down and over, they should be thankful it was the Mexican navy that recovered the Boat, and not the US Navy, that game would have ended VERY MUCH different, nobody walks away then. In the 35+ years of residing here off and on, I always think I have SEEN and HEARD it all, then BAM! A new one emerges, like my Dad always said, "If you live long enough, you'll get to see it all". The Gov't suggesting not to press charges, NO surprise here, we KNOW who runs Mexico, like other countries, The Puppetmaster's", Elites, Cabal, Cartels, the people who CONTROL the $$$$, the Governments are only window dressing to appease the people(like you think your vote really matters). In closing, happy to SEE Clyde, and a outcome he is content with, he took on a Herculean task, and Killed It! Kaleidoscope was a mythical tale front to back, a man with a vision and a dream. Tenacity at its best. I salute you Capt Clyde.
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Too bad more info and pictures of the Pirates are not available. The internet can be resourceful.
@@mikemcc5149 TRUST ME, those would be photos best NOT to have or for christs sake publish, thats a dark side of life, best left alone, even the DEVIL sits back and admires the Cartels work, and you are not build for, or prepared for that fallout. THIS IS MEXICO.
As a Mexican-American who lived two years in Mexico in my teens and who has traveled there regularly since birth, I can 100% confirm and vouch for your comment. Americans just don't freaking understand how different of a country the USA is. Most Americans have ZERO perspective on what it's like to actually live in other countries. Mexico is a beautiful country, and if you have money, your life will be pretty swell and for the most part calm. But, the legal system and law enforcement are mostly a joke. My mom sued a guy and won, so yes, it works. But the problem is that when someone who has a little bit of influence doesn't want it to work, it won't work. America isn't perfect, but here we see powerful people get held accountable all the time. That is not the case in Mexico.
Here in America, corruption gradually increases as you go farther up the hierarchy. In Mexico, corruption permeates ALL levels of society. It's part of the culture from top to bottom. You won't see a regular worker trying to bribe an officer here. That is the absolute norm in Mexico. My uncle just go kidnapped and assassinated in Mexico. No real investigation. Everyone knows who did it. Nobody has gone to jail. It's a joke all around.
America is a humane country. Go to Mexico and see how many programs, soup kitchens, and shelters you find.
American is a country with real law enforcement. I just had a negative experience the other day with law enforcement, but guess what? I still know there's great law enforcement out there. Good luck with fast response times in Mexico.
In American, working hard is enough. All you have to do is work hard and you WILL succeed. Hard work is not enough in Mexico. Hard work will most likely just keep your life average. Here in the US, even normal work will still improve your situation if you simply buy a house and pay it off over the years.
It's sad to see how things are changing ideologically in America, but even so, it is still FAR from being Mexico. There are so many nice suburbs in Mexico and Mexico is not a third world country; more like second world. It's pretty developed and not trashy because Mexicans work, work, work. But many Americans simply don't know what it's like to come back from Mexico by bus, cross the border, and literally feel like you just entered paradise. It's like you can almost literally taste opportunity and safety itself.
Just had to get this off my chest...
I had the opportunity to go for a cruise on the Kaleidoscope in Cabo in October 1998. There were big seas (12' seas according to Clyde) due to a big hurricane south of Cabo. My buddy and I talked to Clyde for about 20 minutes, and he told us how he had built the boat. It was great talking with him. With the rough seas, everyone was getting sea sick, except my buddy and I, so we were just drinking by ourselves. LOL. It was a great time.
Pear Cider has a natural anti-nausea histamine of some kind. the only drink when racing as I was navigating, up/down into the hull all the race. didn't find out until the internet that what I'd been doing in the eighties made sense.
One of the most inspiring humans ever. Thank you Clydes, for the interview! I enjoyed every minute, especially since I watched the build videos.
Thank you Slashsplat
I’ve followed this build and the move to the ocean every step of the way and you can tell how heartbreaking it was for him to sell this boat
What an unbelievable story, this man is a true inspiration to many! Thanks for sharing this journey, amazing.
A truly inspiring story, not many people will understand just how much work, motivation and grit is required for a project like this. Congratulations Clyde, you can be very proud of what you have achieved and I have no doubt that this may only be the beginning for you. I'm sorry that the story was soured by events in Mexico, but I hope that you have found peace. Thanks for sharing your story.
You had a neoplan, these were nice buses, always luxurious, small manufacturer close to Mercedes-Benz, Benz bought them couple of years ago.
People don't understand grit... Not that I have this type of grit, but Im going to try to match it.
As a sailor living in the Baja this hits home. I know enough of long boat builds that I can not even fathom how this was done. I almost bought a large catamaran from a similar "can-do" adventurer, I am completely humbled by these folks. I will never forget Clyde and hope to hang on to his words of inspiration. I'm grateful for this, be well.
Hey Sean, great video indeed! I'm in Norte, south of Ensenada... small world.
Continued from above. I as a young kid working on my first boat project. I was hooked and spent the next 30 treats learning everything I could about boats. Then I started traveling. Victor Edelbrock gave me my first travel job and we went all over Mexico. Same places you have been. Best time of my life. You inspired me. Thank you for the time you took to show me so much. Ken Rasmussen.
Clyde is the epitome of a man, he's the true reason why "You can do whatever YOU WANT TO DO".....TRULY inspirational man, story and history...
Wow Clyde, what a great story once again. Thank you for letting my dad and I stay and all the fun times on the boat.
Glad you came out safe on the hijacking
Hey Joe, I remember you and your dad staying onboard a few times I know I have some photos of the two of you. Say hi to your dad.
This dude could double for Mike in Breaking Bad 😂👍 (compliment)
His stand in or Brother at least.
“ I’m stuck in Mexico, step-bro”
Quite a story! I remember when Clyde was building this and we lived nearby in Lake Elsinore. Glad to get an update on all of his wild adventures. Cheers!
He resembles Mike from Breaking Bad
😂😂😂
My 1st thoughts
Very much so 😅
Cane here to make this comment, and the cartel doesn’t mess with Mike!
I thought it was a happier Mike
Clyde, "not doing it is harder than doing it" for me now as well. Thank you for the inspiration, Clyde & Clyde.
I stay friends with everybody, I dont burn any bridges. That is a statement of a good man.
WOW! What a fantastic video and interview. Very well edited and shot as well with the multiple camera angles. I have watched all the build videos of the boat and even went online and did some searching for it and came across articles about the theft. Thanks so much for sharing "The rest of the story" as Paul Harvey would say. Clyde is a truly inspirational individual. I wish you the best in whatever future endeavors you take on and hope you start filming them and take us along.
This has got to be the real-life most interesting man alive
Thanks for your compliment Andre
Clyde, what a fascinating person you are. The things you've done and your "can-do" attitude are remarkable.
Thank you Jim.
Clyde, I find it commendable that you interviewed your uncle for your own family history, but thank you for sharing this with us fellow mortals. 👍🤙🖖✌️
So happy they didn't "rush" this interview. I'm wondering two things: What was the final cost $$ of building the boat and what was the selling price? I try to play a game with myself to figure out how much money it would take to build a large boat like that. With my zero knowledge of boat-building, I would think it would be approximately 1 Mil. ?? and worth no less than 1.75 Mil to sell.
what a story, thank you for capturing this mans tale to share with the rest of us who wont ever venture across his path
Wow what a awesome interview with a awesome brilliant man. love to hear true stories like this 😊
Clyde is proof that experience is a hundred times more useful and valuable than a college degree. I love his design and his process. Because it's a catamaran it rides like a vessel almost twice as long but has the draft of a vessel that is half the size. I worked with my dad in the marine industry for a long time and hearing the way he designed and built it brought back so many memories. My dad was one of the few people who could build and repair wood vessels. Many times he got calls from other marinas to help them because they did damage to a customer's vessel and didn't know how to fix it. The people who doubted him often say those things because they are not capable of envisioning how it's done. The others who can are jealous because they wish they could do the same. That kind of behavior is nothing new. Negative people like that will never do anything with their lives and are often never happy.
Great comment totally agree with you!
@Bob Clanton See you are one of those people who have no basic reasoning abilities. There is a big difference between someone who has a degree in something useful, unlike the massive amount of people who have degrees in English literature 18th-century poetry, or something else equally as useless. I have a degree in metallurgical science and have put it to good use. Even with that degree, I couldn't walk into a company and expect to get the job I have now. I had to gain experience working with others. You probably got a degree from America Samoa(go land crabs) in bean counting. By that, I mean actually counting beans before they are put into cans. Why, because your degree is as useful as you are. It's funny that most people can discern what I'm saying and you can't. Perhaps I'm giving you too much credit because you're probably one of those people who brags about getting into the university of Phoenix. What did you do, open the door and then your wallet? Nah you only went to TH-cam university and got a degree in Flat Eart studies. Well, Bob Clampett it's time for you to get back to your bridge, you tro||.🤭😝
@Bob Clanton can a computer engineering grad frame a house or raise livestock? It takes all kinds Bob. That being said,im glad our engineers and the like are well educated though.
There is nothing that cannot be accomplished by old age and experience.
Wood work boats are a dying breed and the people who repair them in Maryland !
This should be a movie. Clyde, you are a true inspiration.
I really cannot overstate what a treasure your uncle is!
I, too, have an interesting, industrious, and eccentric uncle...but yours is amazing and SO interesting, and it warms my heart to see you treasuring this man and documenting his adventures, while he is still with us.
Thank you both
If his name is Clyde, the boat should've been named Clydeascope, not Kaleidoscope! That dude is incredible.
What an amazing story. I loved hearing you tell it, but I must say it was painful as an observer to hear you start a thought and then have your nephew cut you off half a second later throughout the entire thing. I was blown away by your patience- I need to work on this myself, I would have walked out ten minutes in if he kept doing that.
Seriously 😒 I ran 🏃🏾♀️ to the comments to see if anyone else was irritated by this, bc although I’m sure he’s a great guy, and probably just wanted to feel like he was part of the conversation (maybe even anxiety bc my anxiety drives me do it too, but not this bad)
It’s literally painstakingly hard to continue bc it’s driving me nuts 😩 I just want him to listen the way we are trying too! Omg 😭
I’m surprised more people haven’t mentioned this. A great interview that could’ve been incredible if nephew would’ve lowered his mic & ego. Oh well lol
Dude, this guy was pissing me the ''F'' off! I wish he would've just kept quiet and was his damn mic so much louder? Mmmmm.... Seriously annoyed!!
all the karens in one place to complain collectively about nothing 😂
One of THE BEST human interest story's on the channel !
Thanks so much Thunder
What an incredible story. I remember watching videos of this boat being built that was amazing in itself. Now to hear what happened after the build is absolutely amazing. So happy for you to got your boat back. Great, Great, Great.
Clyde reminded me about the principles I grew up on instinctively. If I can do it, you can. It’s never hard, it’s easy or doable with the right mindset. Thank you for being such an inspiration, it was absolutely needed at this stage in life where everything feels difficult and sense of identity has been lost due to burnout and other things stemming from third world corruption . Thank you Clyde!
What an inspirational man! So driven, he is an absolute machine, but so humble and with a great sense of humour! Absolutely impressed, much respect from Scotland!🏴👌
One thing i absolutely hate about interviewers is when they constantly interrupt.
Valid point... but often necessary. The interviewer has a responsibility to keep the conversation oriented and on topic.
@@driverjamescopeland i get that. But i recently watched a video where the interviewer asked a few questions in over 2 hour interview and it turned out to be one of the best podcoast videos i had ever seen.
Same here they never……shut the fk up Dave……sorry they never get anywhere if they dnt start listening instead of talking over there guests
Thats exactly what I was thinking let the man talk Jesus 🙆
@@frankevega we’ll go somewhere else you moaning tw@t
Never listen to a 2hours talk, but since I first knew about Kaleidoscope 3 months ago, I respected the experience of this man and enjoyed every second of this talk. Looking forward to building my first boat! We need more like this. Thanks!
Hello Clyde,
I really enjoyed your somewhat biography. I definitely like your thought processes, and the way you look beyond today. I graduated from h.s. in ‘66 In much the same way you did. I went to work as a toolmaker, and was tasked with the impossible concepts. No boats though. I can see that you are a man that is at ease in your own skin. I thank you for letting me sit and listen.
Thanks Robert for taking the time to watch. My dad was a tool and die I
maker I appreciate what it takes to do the creation you do. Much respect Robert. Funny My dads name was Robert
What an absolute genius this man is! Thanks Clyde for the interview!
That was a hell of a story that i ever heard in my life , thank God that nobody was hurt , your living a lifestyle that people dream about , more power to you and your family , keep going brother and God bless.
Glad it worked out in your favor. It is so corrupt down in Mexico this had to be the best outcome. Glad you are safe and can move on with your life. Great story.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I was listening intently the whole time. I truly respect Clyde's epic do it yourself and learn by trail and error mentality. A true role model not only for being such a hard worker but also for his perseverance in chasing and making his dreams a reality. Clyde II did a great job interviewing his namesake. Saludé.
Thanks for such a positive comment Mark, much appreciated
Very awesome story and I was raised same way basically but by my mother she was my mom and opo and worked sometimes three jobs to make sure we had what was needed.. She has instilled in me to always go after what you want and set your mind to something and do it .. I'm now 45 and unfortunately got colon cancer earlier this year and really feel like it's zapped everything from me but hearing stories like these keep me keeping on you guys got a subscriber for life in me ....
Fantastic story, the Mike Patey of yachts! The similarities are crazy; single-handedly building craft that are usually built by dozens or hundreds of people. The way Clyde approaches engineering challenges across multiple disciplines and even something about the way he speaks makes me feel like they share DNA somewhere 😂 Would love to hear more of his stories, thanks for sharing!
I just subscribed to Mike Patey. Thanks for your comment 👍
Thank you so much for your comment Darwin, very nice compliment.
Wait what?!?! I just watched the build video on the boat like 2 weeks ago. And now this!?!?
Same, I watch the the video few weeks back and was amazed at how he first starts building a 'V' shape base on both sides, and then the deck and into a giant yatch. And TH-cam is like, hey remember you watch on how to homemade yatch few days back? Well here's the update, it got stolen. Like wtf?
I watched it 3 days ago and then this pops up today. Strange. Seems like “they” show us videos when it’s convenient for them. There’s a reason for everything we’re shown, the times they’re shown and what we do next after we’re shown. Keep posted.
Same algorithmic mindfuck in 2024 going down.
This guy is a Legend. Man I would love to meet this guy in person just to listen and learn. That is the baddest boat I've ever seen. People watching him build it in the desert probably felt like they were watching Noah lol.
Ive always loved stories ever since lying on my grandparents bedroom floor listening to sunday late night story time on A.M.. radio.
This is a great story, thank you
wow, Clyde is a legend, thanks for sharing this story
An incredible story of an incredible journey through life. An ingenius build by a genius DIYer. Besides the beauty of the boat, what impresses me is how rigid and functional it was in the ocean for years after being cut up and reassembled to move it. WOW!
Very cool! You have a lived a self made life envied by damn near everyone who watches this. Congrats on seeing the successes of your hard work.
Thanks Clyde for making this great video. More than 30 years ago you gave me a tour of your unfinished boat.
What a guy, what a story, a very interesting and driven chap, great watch, well done
What an amazing interview. Considering it’s not a professional it went so smooth, well paced, just enough detail, great chemistry. Amazing thanks for going truth with this 👍
I think it's incredible that you have the amount of pictures and videos that you did! No one in those days were filming entire projects like they are now and honestly filming is a huge time suck and probably would have solved you down for years.
At first I was like "no way I will sit through a 2 hours interview" but that was an amazing story . You both have great story telling skills.
Amazing story of Clyde's drive and morals. I hope the younger generation will maybe think twice about going to college, unless they have a specific field they want that requires a degree. I can only imagine how many waste four years and go 100k + in debt and struggle to pay that off for many years. Not everyone wants to be a doctor or lawyer etc., not everyone needs to go to college.
Thanks for your input Marcel
Been saying this for years. By inundating society with degree holders they are creating unnecessary competition for themselves. Not only does 'not everyone need to go to college', MOST people are NOT smart enough to bother with higher education, and they will likely be struggling through the course work before they even struggle with finding a job later.
This was a awesome documentary of a good portion of this man’s life and thank you so much for sharing
What a wonderful wonderful story … ❤ boy that I enjoy watching this👍👍… I really wish he kept it.. you can really see how tuff it was for him to let it go 😢. Bless you all who were involved and putting the story together for that you get a mile high salute 🫡
IF HIS LIFE ISN'T AN AWESOME MOVIE SCRIPT I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS!!!