I was right! He is fixing stuff! And, getting around on a zodiac holy moly this is true daily life on a boat trip I am tripping over myself very impressed. The lady part is still amazing with the lids on stuff and the vacuuming right away. Keep making these they are super mellow and unpretentious.
I just got a 25 Weatherly, plan to trade up soon but your journey's detail give me a great blueprint as to what to change in the Weatherly and future boats. Please keep sailing and posting :)
Thanks for posting this video. It was highly informative as well as fun to watch, imagining you two visiting all kinds of exotic and fascinating places. When you arrive somewhere, too, people treat you entirely differently than they treat standard tourists who flew in on a jet. You're especially interesting to those on shore, since you are actually out there on the water, enjoying the cruising life. May you have many happy miles and years.
I have watched 2 of your videos so far and I want to thank you for sharing. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching every one of your videos. I am a bit older at 45 yrs old and I so envy the two of you. A late interest in life for me but one that seems to have deep-seated roots in my soul. Enjoy your adventures and thank you so much for sharing. : )
Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it! Our camera is an Olympus Tough 610. It has treated us well. But, if my little laptop could support HD I would probably get a GoPro.
Thanks for the comment. We actually share many duties. We both steer, navigate, trim sails, set anchor, clean and so on. Our division of labor is based more on what we like: she is a way better cook than I am and loves to do it, while I love to build and fix. On many boats we see, the husband is definitely the captain, but we both have our captains licenses and it's her boat!
Banana on a boat!!!! I do not think it is a myth but I understand that the banana makes other food ripen much faster. This was the reason in the old days that the ships would not store bananas. Great inspirational video,,, Many thanks
Hi, thanks for the comment. It depends on the length of your boat and location, but typically: to keep your boat in an anchorage in the US is usually free, unless regulated by local government which is common in big cities. Some cities have moorings, about $20-30/day with long term rates. Marinas are about $2 a foot or more for transient, with weekly, monthly and yearly rates. Additional fees for living aboard your boat in a marina. Generally, big cities cost more. Hope this helps!!
Thanks for your comment. We anchored for free in the Bahamas, but do not have experience docking for long periods of time in Mexico or other places (we have met cruisers who did and liked it, especially Cuba). Our waste is composted naturally in a Natures Head, if you are offshore a certain distance it is legal to dump your waste overboard. Check out our blog: velocir. com, we have a post on our cruising budget.
great informative video! I have a suggestion you might consider. when refilling your stock of pasta, rice, cereals? and so forth , it would help to keep your stored goods rotated, by that, when refilling your containers, if possible, put the newer stock on the bottom, that way, you are using the oldest first! what do you think?
Wow I just got one minute into this and see two very smart young people. To succeed on a boat you need division of labor. You can tell gal is meticulous and savvy. I want one of her. What is guy up to usually other than make videos? Fix engine?
have u ever docked in port say for like a month..? i heard u can get a slip in some mexican ports for a few bucks a day..which ports to recommend and which not..are u saying that if you drop the hook u are not charge..? do u pump your bathroom waste over board..? is there a certain distance from land that u can do that..i am wanting to get a 30 footer...at least 10 foot beam and start to live aboard..how much money do u think u spend a month living like you do..?? nice vids by the way..
first off great job rebuilding this great boat and I like the way you explained everything ... my question is do you own a money tree I just can not figure out how this and that work the last time I priced a sheet of marine plywood I about fell over let alone every thing else also are you married....
How tall are you guys? We looked at an Vega 27 after hearing so many great things about it, but it only has 5'8" headroom and we didn't want to have to crouch the entire time we were down below :( Does it make it difficult to liveaboard in?
Great Job on the vids and awesome adventures. Were just starting our own and can't wait. Perhaps we'll see you out in the great Pacific! FWFS! KnM www.mountocean.com
Yeah, you're right. My Vega (2492) has 5'8" headroom and I'm 5'11. Nice boat, but I'll look for something else. Your kind of bent over most of the time. It gets old.
see...that's why you need a woman on board! talk about organized! if i did the shopping i would have nothing but beer and whiskey! And i will add i like seeing cruisers like you the "Middle Class" not these guys cruising on quarter million dollar yachts....great work!
***** I Know... but i guess what i was saying is when i see guys luxury sails its not as appealing as when i see a couple like this. it makes it more real for me ya know :)
I was right! He is fixing stuff! And, getting around on a zodiac holy moly this is true daily life on a boat trip I am tripping over myself very impressed. The lady part is still amazing with the lids on stuff and the vacuuming right away. Keep making these they are super mellow and unpretentious.
Very kind of you to take the time to share all those great "quality of life" tips. Thanks!
I just got a 25 Weatherly, plan to trade up soon but your journey's detail give me a great blueprint as to what to change in the Weatherly and future boats. Please keep sailing and posting :)
I just want to say awesome video series on "life aboard". I really enjoy seeing the day to day challenges and fishing:) u two do!!!! Keep it up
Great video. I appreciate the info on food and how you store it. I think I will sit here and watch a few more. Thanks!!
Fantastic. Sure beats Mississippi river sailing. Thanks for a peak into the cruising life.
Thanks for posting this video. It was highly informative as well as fun to watch, imagining you two visiting all kinds of exotic and fascinating places. When you arrive somewhere, too, people treat you entirely differently than they treat standard tourists who flew in on a jet. You're especially interesting to those on shore, since you are actually out there on the water, enjoying the cruising life. May you have many happy miles and years.
I have watched 2 of your videos so far and I want to thank you for sharing. I just subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching every one of your videos. I am a bit older at 45 yrs old and I so envy the two of you. A late interest in life for me but one that seems to have deep-seated roots in my soul. Enjoy your adventures and thank you so much for sharing. : )
Very interesting, thanks for posting. Nicely made video blog, keep them coming,,!!
Best wishes, Nigel. Eager Vega 3314, Ireland.
Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it! Our camera is an Olympus Tough 610. It has treated us well. But, if my little laptop could support HD I would probably get a GoPro.
great vid, hey ...!!! keep 'em comming. thanks for posting ...
Thanks for this vid. I learned alot about food storage on a boat!!
Great vid. Informative with some good tips for a fellow liveaboard. Easy to watch. Thanks
Thanks for the comment. We actually share many duties. We both steer, navigate, trim sails, set anchor, clean and so on. Our division of labor is based more on what we like: she is a way better cook than I am and loves to do it, while I love to build and fix. On many boats we see, the husband is definitely the captain, but we both have our captains licenses and it's her boat!
Banana on a boat!!!! I do not think it is a myth but I understand that the banana makes other food ripen much faster. This was the reason in the old days that the ships would not store bananas. Great inspirational video,,, Many thanks
Hi, thanks for the comment. It depends on the length of your boat and location, but typically: to keep your boat in an anchorage in the US is usually free, unless regulated by local government which is common in big cities. Some cities have moorings, about $20-30/day with long term rates. Marinas are about $2 a foot or more for transient, with weekly, monthly and yearly rates. Additional fees for living aboard your boat in a marina. Generally, big cities cost more. Hope this helps!!
best wishes, good video, keep filming even what seems insignificant
Nice Video. Looking forward to heading there someday soon.
Thanks for your comment. We anchored for free in the Bahamas, but do not have experience docking for long periods of time in Mexico or other places (we have met cruisers who did and liked it, especially Cuba). Our waste is composted naturally in a Natures Head, if you are offshore a certain distance it is legal to dump your waste overboard. Check out our blog: velocir. com, we have a post on our cruising budget.
Thanks for sharing!
great informative video! I have a suggestion you might consider. when refilling your stock of pasta, rice, cereals? and so forth , it would help to keep your stored goods rotated, by that, when refilling your containers, if possible, put the newer stock on the bottom, that way, you are using the oldest first! what do you think?
+Clint Steel Thanks for your comment, that's a great tip.
Wow I just got one minute into this and see two very smart young people. To succeed on a boat you need division of labor. You can tell gal is meticulous and savvy. I want one of her. What is guy up to usually other than make videos? Fix engine?
Very interesting videos.Great boat ,good woman,what more do you need.
love the storage tips.
Thanks for sharing
I like your Videos. I wish you both well.
Great Tips Good Job.
I find it amazing that roaches can find their way onto a boat and then go after the glue on boxes and things.
have u ever docked in port say for like a month..? i heard u can get a slip in some mexican ports for a few bucks a day..which ports to recommend and which not..are u saying that if you drop the hook u are not charge..? do u pump your bathroom waste over board..? is there a certain distance from land that u can do that..i am wanting to get a 30 footer...at least 10 foot beam and start to live aboard..how much money do u think u spend a month living like you do..?? nice vids by the way..
first off great job rebuilding this great boat and I like the way you explained everything ... my question is do you own a money tree I just can not figure out how this and that work the last time I priced a sheet of marine plywood I about fell over let alone every thing else also are you married....
Thanks for you comment. It was hard to save the money but we spent 2 years saving up, we have a blog post about our budget at velocir.com
What year is your Vega?
How tall are you guys? We looked at an Vega 27 after hearing so many great things about it, but it only has 5'8" headroom and we didn't want to have to crouch the entire time we were down below :( Does it make it difficult to liveaboard in?
We are 5'10 and 6'. It started to bother Grant after a while but I got used to it and was fine.
Consider a "table top" ice maker. Your solar system should swing it (120wts). You can make 8 pounds in 8 hours during peak sun.
whats the average price to lay in a harbour in the us?
Great Job on the vids and awesome adventures. Were just starting our own and can't wait. Perhaps we'll see you out in the great Pacific! FWFS!
KnM
www.mountocean.com
is that pineapple soda I see?
Yeah, you're right. My Vega (2492) has 5'8" headroom and I'm 5'11. Nice boat, but I'll look for something else. Your kind of bent over most of the time. It gets old.
no soup ??D: or sketty Oz T...T
Same goes with cardboard boxes. cockroaches love to hide in them.
see...that's why you need a woman on board! talk about organized! if i did the shopping i would have nothing but beer and whiskey! And i will add i like seeing cruisers like you the "Middle Class" not these guys cruising on quarter million dollar yachts....great work!
***** I Know... but i guess what i was saying is when i see guys luxury sails its not as appealing as when i see a couple like this. it makes it more real for me ya know :)