@@JeffMerrillYachts I like your sailing shirt! I'm going to be keeping my eues open for a similar design. Haha! Trainees did pretty good for a training trip!
Chill: So far no one watching has gotten seasick (that I know of). It is really difficult to show what it is like, it never looks that rough on film. So happy people like you enjoyed this.
A big thumbs up to your blue tape throughout the engine room with your checkpoints. Excellent learning tool for anybody else that is going to be on the boat with you. I am still watching the video I’ll keep adding comments LOL
Stephen: Thank you, sorry, I have been bombarded with comments and may have overlooked yours. Yes, I'm a blue tape fiend and it is super helpful for training and for learning.
These are the kind of videos I like to find on TH-cam. I am retired Coast Guard and was a qualified underway OOD on two different cutters. Doing the live-aboard scene fascinates the heck out of me but my landlubber wife would never go for it. One suggestion - try your temperature gun on the sea surface to get water temp for checking the Gulf Stream. I use my temperature gun on tree foliage to get ambient air temps and get temps from cloud bases to estimate cloud height (using standard lapse rate of around 3.5 degrees per thousand feet). They are amazingly useful devices.
Jerry: Thanks for watching and for your suggestion. Someone else also suggested using the IR gun to shoot the water temperature, just never occurred to me before, but I'll remember next time!
Love the "training wheels" analogy. When I first learned to sail, I always arranged for an experienced skipper to be onboard. Aside from correcting any newbie oversights and mistakes, it provided me with an add'l comfort level knowing there was an experienced hand onboard.
Many aspects of this remind me of my flight training. Checklists, communication, even the dangers of sticking to a strict schedule. Don't want to rush and make mistakes, even out on the ocean. I'm 24 and some day I hope to own a Nordhavn! Better start saving!
Bailey: Aviation and Yachting do have a lot in common. Many of my clients have a flying background. You have plenty of time to save up, it's a worthy goal to shoot for!
I know I'm a few years behind this maiden voyage... Congrats to Neil and Kathleen! There is nothing like the "Love of the Sea". I watch these kind of videos because of my own "love". To me, the Sea is the only way to actually experience "freedom". Way back when... I use to be a "salty dog". For some reason... I have turned into a landlubber... ugh. Well, such is life. Maybe one day, I'll make it back.
Jeff, your patience and attention to details were flabbergasting! The service you provided to the buyers are absolutely superb. Hope you sell a thousand boats a year because you definitely deserve it!
Constantine: Thank you, very kind of you. We only sell a handful of trawlers a year, we are in to quality, not quantity and want to give every client the royal treatment.
This is super helpful. I want to get to a point where I can run a boat this size and this sort of thing was EXACTLY what I was looking for as a briefing of things to know.
SuperNifty: Thank you for saying this is helpful. It's mostly common sense and routines, but you need to know what to look for, how often, what is right/wrong, etc. and it helps to have someone point this out to get started.
Duncan: Thank you very much, it was fun to roll some film while we were out cruising. Am very pleasantly surprised with the response. Thank you for your kind words.
Cold Beer: Agree! You don't buy a trawler like this to just stay put. Going out and exploring is exactly why Neil and Kathleen purchased her. Once we safely arrived we lived up to your name. Thanks!
What a great couple Neil and Kathleen are, mellow, easy-going, fun. Nice boat too. They're not by any chance looking to adopt a 50 year old are they? I don't mind sleeping on the floor!
Best Nordhavn video ever. A Nordhavn would be my dream boat, a dream I'm unlikely to realise, but seeing Kath and Neil realise theirs was great. I hope you have some epic adventures. Thanks very much
Steve: Wow! Thank you, that is a huge compliment and much appreciated. It is fun to share the trawler lifestyle and I can tell you that Neil and Kathleen are living large and having a ball!
I have seen a new line of Nordhavns out of Turkey that are more budget friendly. They come in a 41 and 51 I believe. Some small changes in the mechanics and the price for the 41 was around 775k which will open the market for Nordhavns' even more.
The video is very educational for me since I have zero knowledge of boating, although I am very interested in this adventure since we are empty nesters now. Thank you for sharing.
Captain Rick: You are always there with positive support, thank you. We had a great trip, wasn't all fun and games, but it was a lot more interesting getting a bit tested. Neil and Kathleen have a great ride and are going to have a blast!
Excellent video! I learned more about serious boating in the past 54 minutes than I have from hours and hours watching videos of floating gin palaces that rarely leave the marina!
Delbert: Thank you for your note. I'm seeing that viewers like "real" stuff and want to know what happens to real people when you leave the dock. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I should say thanks to JMYS for posting this fascinating video. Retirement is getting closer for me, and I am contemplating a boat and long cruises to warm sunny places. I appreciate videos that show the nitty-gritty of it.
@@RenlangRen Thanks for your comments. There is a lot of information online to help you better appreciate what your choices are for what type of cruising you want to do and what boats are best suited to do it. Can't think of a better activity for enjoying freedom and independence, with serious responsibility that you can't take lightly, but can learn with patience and practice.
Congratulations on your purchase. This will change your life forever. I love to see that you are sharing the same home waters as myself. We are a little bit past Annapolis or closer to the key bridge not the Bay bridge. I know you had to love that feeling when you went offshore. There's nothing else like it. Most of the time you will not see another single boat around you. Night time on my Lord The sky is unbelievable when you don't have light pollution. Sometimes when we are coming back from Florida we will travel about 50-60 miles off of the coast coming back up to Maryland. Only time we would head close to land was the fuel up again. With something like you have you don't have to worry about filling up as much as I do. Most of the time both of our generators are on and of course both of our engines. As much as I love having friends and family on board with us a lot of times I love just having my wife and myself. Make sure you have enough tools on board to fix little things that happen when you're out. Just like when you were talking about your AC. You should get yourself some fuel filters some extra belts and some new propellers for your intake of water. Sometimes those things just go out at the most inconvenient time. It's the small rubber one and that rubber gets very hard and dry rots. I'm glad to see you bought a used boat. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you have a good copy of the records for the maintenance. Our first couple boats were used until we moved up to bigger ones. Now every two years we trade in our old boat and pick up a new one. That way we don't take a horrible kick in the pans on the depreciation of value. I still take a hit but it is not as bad as if I would have ran up the hours and held on to it longer. One other piece of advice is to make sure you have a lot of safety equipment on board. Remember every couple years you must get new flares always keep the old ones even though they are out of date. Also I would invest in its a little hard to describe it but basically you slip your hand in a loop and then the rest of the rope is in a nylon bag that you throw in the line comes out behind it and someone can grab the other end and you can pull them back aboard. You also want to get yourself a couple of small strobe lights and attach them to your life preserver. You would not believe the difference that makes finding someone in the dark. You can order them on the internet or like I do you can pick them up from a good scuba shop. Just about all scuba divers who dive at night and put one of the strobes on their tanks. Again congratulations and perhaps next summer we will see you on the water.
David: Wow! What a great letter. I will copy and send to Neil and Kathleen and I know they will appreciate as much as I have. Agree with your sentiments and suggestions, thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Very informative and interesting video. I have worked in the merchant marine mostly deck with limited watchkeeping and no offshore. It was great to see these new owners turning their vessel into a home with checklists becoming routines. Great to hear from JMYS with lots of informative advice and information and from a broker and previous owners with real interest in making this adventure a success.
Lockie: Thank you. There is a lot of preparation and planning to go offshore and run through the night. The better you know your boat, the quicker you can tell if something has changed. It's a step by step, gradual process and the routines become second nature.
Jeff, what a great informative video...I learned more, and got a better sense of the Trawler Lifestyle from this one video, than any other..I will be in touch...G
G: Thank you for your nice comments. It is a great way to travel and I'm glad you found the information helpful. Not sure how fare you got - it's a long video - but the last 10 minutes or so includes a recap of the trip that several people didn't know was there. Feel free to email me directly, Jeff@JMYS.com - thank you!
JMYS - Trawler Specialists Jeff, I watched the entire piece, my wife and I have been considering the lifestyle for awhile now. The checklists, the watches, the silence in the cockpit while underway, and the overshot of the Gulf Stream, gave me some real insight into different aspects of running a trawler...I appreciated the way you all worked together and took things in stride, especially regarding the number of days at sea, and your willingness to adjust your schedule based on conditions..
@@GENECARP Thank you for making it to the end. You have to have a plan, but you also have to realize that things out of your control may change the plan. Allow room for adjustments and for going offshore the weather is the biggest influence.
Hello Neil & Kathleen, I'm Antonio from Phoenix, Arizona, sitting at home. it's April 10th 2022, watching youtube come across this awesome video of Granuaile. What a wonderful yacht, congratulations, guys. What an epic journey this whole experience must have been for the two of you. I often watch youtube videos about yachts. But the one thing I've never seen is this experience of ownership and having someone like Jeff show you everything you need to know on your maiden voyage. This was diffantly an eye opening video to watch and see all the details of what goes on behind the scenes. Like you Kathleen I often wondered what it's like to sale at night in the vast open sea and thought to myself how scary that must be. But glad to see your adventure end with a happy ending and I'll be following your guy's adventures. I'm 53 and trying to convince my wife to do exactly what you guys have done sale everything and go live life.! Congratulations again guys looking forward to seeing other videos 👋👋
Wow, great video. This is some of the most important, least sexy, parts of boating that no one really talks about. I think this is the only video I've seen where someone says "don't go outside unless the captain knows ...". I'm sending it to my kids because they think I made it up.
Battlehymn: Thank you for your message. There are a few "basics" and I know I repeated several things (never know what is going to be cut in the final edit) but you should never go outside without letting someone else know, wearing a vest and checking back in. Tell your kids you did make it up and I'm copying you if that helps //:0)
Thank you for such a video. I've watched it about 7 times and each time it keeps entertaining me. I love this type of detailed videos on how to use, etc. It was great!
Malanga: Thank you, that is the ultimate compliment. After filming it I watched it four times to make sure we had the captions right and no typos (please don't find one //:0). Really appreciate your nice note!
Nice video but i would have liked to have seen the paper charts mentioned earlier, you learn after 50 years at sea if there is a calamity and you need to prove your actions in admiralty court you can not bring your electronic chart plotter the first thing that will be seized by the captain are the log book and the paper chart in use, i may just be an old sea dog but i like paper charts and old log books that get sealed with string and wax seal. but i liked your trip, you worked safely and you are to be commended for that, never ever bypass safety. enjoy your new boat for many years. May you always have fair winds and following seas.
LB: All good points, I agree that cross checking in pencil on a paper chart every hour is a strong back up. We were updating logs and it's a lot to absorb on the first overnighter.
Hi guys from the Irish Republic. Great video presentation and that mini ship (Granuaile) is so beautiful! With all that's going on in the world i can't think of a better place to be. Will follow your blog with interest, take care! :)
My knowledge of boats and yachts is pretty limited so I found this absolutely fascinating. I like the well-defined checklists. Thank you for a genuinely well done and interesting video.
Dnmurphy48: Thank you very much for your nice note. I'm a check list guy and try to at least share that approach. Not everyone keeps at it, but it does seem to make not only the time go by a bit faster, but keeps you in touch with your vessel.
Jeff…this is the 4th time I’m watching this…I have it saved. The last time, I strategically watched it while sitting next to my bride and ensured her natural “curiosity” (re: NOSEY) got the best of her…again. Safe to say that at 04:00…she is NOT sitting here now. I’m still working on her regularly though and hope is not lost. This video will make my day! And really, I just want to say that if that time ever does come…YOU will be the ONLY individual I will deal with. Hell…I’d shine your shoes just to spend a day with you!
Ben: You are funny! Thank you for the nice note and glad you are enjoying this video. Feel free to email me Jeff@JMYS.com or give me a ring 949.355.4950.
Not only do I want an N63...but I want to buy it from you! GREAT video, GREAT JOB! You are so personal...like a lifelong friend...a calm voice...you exude confidence.
Ben: Very familiar with the Nordhavn 63 and they are exquisite long range trawlers. Happy to discuss with you whenever you want. Really appreciate your positive note, I'm just lucky to have clients like Neil and Kathleen who become friends and it's a lot of fun to see them take off on their own.
THIS !! ...... is one of the best boating videos I've seen in Years !! Well done Jeff ...... Keep vids like this coming and if I ever get money I now know where to buy one ! (grin)
Dave: Thank you! I didn't know how it would come out, but the views and thumbs are all I needed for validation. They are great people on a wonderful boat (it's a very common theme for the trawler community) and I'll keep filming with encouragement like yours, thank you!
@@JeffMerrillYachts We all learn our best lessons the hard way, don't we? I remember pulling up to "the beach" one day a little unexpectedly when I had other boaters aboard. We all had a laugh at my expense. Thank God I could just back off. However, we all had a swim first. Those sand bars are marked for a reason!!
Truly an enjoyable video. It's nice to see the Process. Training and being confident with the new trawlers is fantastic. I really think the service Jeff, and JMYS offers is fantastic.
Greg: Thank you. Our team is experienced and we truly love the post closing part (hey, we've been paid for one) but more importantly we want to make sure our clients are ready to go and it's easier when someone shows you the ropes and gives you a positive nudge.
In 1974 I worked on a Prawn Trawler for awhile , our home port was an overnights steam from the prawn grounds ,, I was one of three on board , the Skipper and another deckhand .. I chose first watch from 9 pm to midnight no auto pilot so I was steering about 312 deg about 11 pm , pitch black , wheelhouse lights were off the Cummins was softly growling in the in the engine room there was a loud whack / bang on the wheelhouse wall and slap, slap slap on the deck just beside me , I absolutely shit myself , I was so scared I didnt want to wake the skipper so I switched on every light on , all the work lights ,, and went out the Port side door right to the stern and looked up the side of the wheelhouse , there was a 2 ft long Hawk Eyed Herring laying on the deck by the time I got there he was pretty much dead will never forget that as long as I live ,,
Russell: I'm sure the Herring had the worst of it. Great story, it is surprising what can happen when you go offshore. Always best when you can return to tell the tale!
@Jeff Merrill, thank you for capturing this content, creating this video, and sharing it with all of us via TH-cam. I’m equally greatful for you taking your time to reply to comments on your videos. ♦️I have a question for you. Are you teaching the concepts of crew resource managment to your recreational trawler clients and students? Could you please comment with your thoughts of recreational trawler boaters utilizing crew resource managment? Research supports multiple human errors, not one error, and not equipment failure, is the root cause of most fatal accidents. The purpose of crew resource management is to prevent a cascading accumulation of errors caused by the human factor, the most common cause of critical accidents. The concept was first published in a book in 1969. Crew resource management grew out of the 1977 Tenerife airport disaster where two Boeing 747 aircraft collided on the runway, killing 583 people. By the 1990s, crew resource management became common within commercial aviation. The FAA determined crew resource management is beneficial to crews as small as two people. With overwhelming evidence of its success, it has been growing in use and application ever since. Although the origins of crew resource managment began in commercial aviation, and are relatively new when compared to the traditional naval command structure, I’m seeing its process becoming ubiquitous and spreading to other fields such as first responders, fire departments, all branches of the military including the navy and coast guard, team sporting events, police departments, fleet logistics operations, operating rooms, highway road crews, industrial maintenance departments, construction sites, and more. Below is a short summary I made about Crew Resource Managment: Crew Resource Management - Key to a functional CRM - reporting concern is non-punitive - encourage questions, participation, eduction, and improvement Benefits of CRM Avoids task saturation - skipper keeps driving the boat, crew helps with critical tasks Improves leadership behaviors thru encouraging crew engagement Improves situational awareness thru clear procedures Reduces failure to recognize danger thru more people looking, checking Reduces misunderstandings thru closed loop communication Elements of CRM 1-Flat Hierarchy - everyone has responsibility to speak up if there is a safety concern. Conflicts must be resolved before moving forward 2-Communication - closed loop communication = acknowledge and confirm instructions 3-Crew practices “appreciative inquiry” A. Get Attention: Doug, Skipper, etc. B. State problem: We are on collision course with another boat C. Offer a solution: Why don’t we turn to starboard? D. Obtain agreement: Do you agree? 4-Sterile Cockpit - during critical procedures such as docking, focus is needed. Only discuss task at hand, including immediate safety concerns Below is a link to a introduction to crew resource managment as it applies to first responders. I have no affiliation with this video. th-cam.com/video/2AtyMuYEk9M/w-d-xo.html
Doug: Wow, thank you that is a great summary. Most of my clients are owner/operators, typically a couple who are doing this for recreation, fun and travel and realize they have the onus and responsibility for the safety of all aboard. What you have shared is excellent and well thought out. Might be more appropriate for larger vessels with bigger crews. So, to answer your question I guess I touch on what I think are the important things to learn and understand to get started and then you continue to evolve and refine as your experience broadens. We have probably too many checklists (literally dozens) that can be overwhelming. I have had some clients tell me a couple of years after training that they just "discovered" some of my resources and started using them. So, I try to provide a lot, but its a bit overwhelming, you can probably never learn it all and that will probably keep you safe if you are always wondering what you are forgetting and trying to avoid getting into a pickle! I don't like to click on links, but feel free to email me directly - Jeff@JMYS.com. Thanks for your participation!
Thank's once more for a great video Jeff! And we still haven't given up the thought to do the same as Kathleen and Neil. And if so - we'll definately will come and realise it with your help. All the best to you and your family!!! Stay safe!
Ahoy Peter! Great to hear from you and thank you for watching. The Covid crisis has made it more difficult to do proper boat shopping, but it seems like we are moving in the right direction with the vaccines. Would love to help you when you are ready and look forward to staying in touch. Neil and Kathleen are out doing what you guys will be doing!
Chris: Thanks for your note, sorry didn't see this one. It is a wonderful pursuit, if you are looking for some guidance please feel free to connect directly with me, Jeff@JMYS.com there are quite a few expert trawler brokers to choose from.
For real video... very refreshing.. I always thought if I have the money and time I could be on the water too...but I failed to make the third counsideration happen.... if your spouse does not want to be a first mate, it will not work out.
Ken: Thanks for watching and for your note. It's not for everybody and it is much better if both halves of a couple enjoy it. It grows on some people, but best if it is a shared adventure.
Joe: Thank you! The training/familiarization process has so many different variables. This was a fun delivery trip. Other times we stay in one place and work on systems and techniques for docking, etc. It all comes down to what the owners want to focus on so I'm sure we'll do some more of these videos.
I notice they have a SPOT, great devices and nice way to tell loved ones where you are, used them for work. I used to love night watches, the navigation lights on ships and buoys/aids, all made the world as it should look, very calming. As to the name, my Mom's family is McWilliam who had to leave Scotland and a number of them married in Grace O'Malley family clan so we have a tenuous link as well, much to the delight of my daughters when I told her story. Great video and a good training aid for new trawler owners.
Colin: We used the Garmin InReach primarily. Spot is good too. Very peaceful at night and a lot less stress if you are familiar with what to do and expect. Grace O'Malley is a very interesting historical figure and apparently has influenced many that followed.
Greetings viewers! Somebody asked about fuel burn on the trip and I can't find that message (sorry). The main engine consumed 338 gallons and the generator 39 gallons (both approximate) on this trip. Jeff
@@BuckTravis Yes, we ran the generator to have air conditioning. It burns about .5 gallons an hour, pretty light draw down. I thought our fuel burn was very reasonable but I guess it is what you are comparing to.
Hello Sue! That was a fun time with you guys and the underway training and working out the details is something I love to do. Thanks for commenting and I'll cross my fingers!
Excellent as always, and a real education! Thank you, Jeff, for posting this kind of informative video. Some of us intend to graduate from Armchair Academy one day.
Really great video! Very accurate - when sea state is rough in a monohull (motor or sailing,) it's not all pleasant and easy sailing. It can get pretty rough. But, you do get used to it in time just by knowing what to expect. Beautiful boat too.
Rabukan58: Thank you for your nice note. Typically the boat is up for a lot more pounding than the people aboard, but you have to make it smooth for the boat and then all involved enjoy the ride. The Nordhavn 50 is a tremendous trawler.
Great video, I know nothing about boats. A lot is what I expected but also learned a lot. I’d probably enjoy doing the engine checks. Now I just need to win the lottery.
PJ: Thanks for watching, it is a lot of fun going out on a trip like that, but it does take some preparation and planning, and it sure helps if you have the right boat!
@@JeffMerrillYachts The right boat? Like a 50' Privilege Cat? I have had power boats all my life on a chain of lakes NW of Chicago but blue water cruising I'm going sail 1300 Gal of fuel is way too much $$ for my taste. Beautiful boat though.
Rick: Thanks, there are a lot of great brokers to choose from, I'm lucky that I found a career that makes going to work a joy each day. Sharing what I've learned opens me up to learning more! If you want to buy a boat would welcome the chance to discuss this with you.
One thing I love about the big Nordhavens is that the master is midship. So many of the smaller trawlers use the underbow bedroom as the master (that is often the only place put it). Jeff tells us why that berth is always risky as far as comfort.
Tammy: Underway, further aft is more comfortable in a bumpy sea. Forward is preferred at anchor (as long as you don't have slop). Neither is right or wrong, good cases can be argued for either arrangement. The reality is that underway in rough conditions is not very common, being anchored or at rest is the majority of the time. Once you are asleep, it doesn't seem to matter much!
@@JeffMerrillYachts I remember from my destroyer days that the junior seamen slept in the underbow, the captain midship, and the aircrew under the flight deck, mid-stern.
Excellent video and great boat! Reminded me of my engine room watch rounds on the Coast Guard Cutter years ago! Thank you for sharing this great resources!
Chris: Happy to get JMYS involved with your search, but don’t want to interfere if you are already working with another broker. Wow, CG cutter, you guys know what you are doing, cool!
G'day Noel! Thanks for watching and for your note. Pretty hard to beat the Nordhavn 50 - it has so much going for it. There are plenty of other great trawlers out there, fun to be able to get to spend time on many of them.
I had been admiring M/V Granuaile ( formerly M/V Tivoli ) from the 4th floor of a Grand Harbor condo balcony near by. Pleased to see her underway and looking very smart at sea. I will be keeping an eye out for your return. Wishing you fair winds and following seas on your journey.
Greg: Thank you very much, you have a birds eye view. She is really smart through the water. They are out there enjoying life so I'm sure you will seem them pass by you again. Thanks for your note!
Kevin: Thanks for the enunciation guide. I never questioned Kathleen and now I'm so used to how she pronounced it I don't think I can change. No matter how you say it, it's a cool name with a great story behind it.
Stosh: Thank you, it was fun to film and I thought it might be boring or too long, but I think it does give at least a glimpse of what it is like. Thanks for riding along!
Great training! But I have never seen any other video with hourly engine room checks. Nor, safety restraints on a powered vessel, during daylight, or calm seas. But, dead on.
Jack: Thanks, I've always done these offshore so don't think much about it, but make sure my clients are tuned in so that they can remain in touch with their boats. Based on feedback from this video I'm sure I'll be able to go into some more details in the future. Thanks for your note.
good video ! i grew up in South Florida and you guys were on one of my favorite Crossings , one of which i have personally done many times in Several Vessels nothing better than the Beautiful Water color in the Bahamas you are Definitely on a Beautiful boat capable of of being out there
A lot of offshore boating is getting use to it . Now I understand yachting is usually fair weather boating , but with a long range cruiser it's better to get use to mother nature a little just to know what to do and to how deal with it .
G: Spot on. You have to become accustomed to what will happen and determine your "tolerance" for comfort. It's easier when the weather is nice, a long boring trip is a good as it gets, but for Neil and Kathleen it was reassuring to see how well their boat handled the rough stuff and they could ride through it themselves - it was a total confidence builder. Thanks for watching!
Nepo: Thanks, this was just one trip on one type of boat and what we experience on that adventure. Every day on every different boat their are so many other wonderful, exciting, scary and stimulating things that happen - trawlers can be and are everywhere. It may look like work, (and some of it is) but the "job" can't be beat - taking your boat and moving around to explore is very fulfilling.
Charles: Thank you for watching. Yes, the routines become second nature, but if you skip one it can come back to bite you. Not always calm, but always an adventure!
Dave: Thank you very much. We try to keep things fresh and different, there is so much to the Trawler Lifestyle and our brokerage participation is only the beginning. Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching!
An absolutely fantastic video of actual underway in blue water. Wish you could have included the heavy weather section to demonstrate the seaworthiness of the boat. Still, loved every minute of it.👍
@@JeffMerrillYachts No worries Cap. Loved it. I especially liked the video you did on the boat survey. Very informative of what a good survey should be like.
As a man you sould always sit on the toilet , even in a house , it's much cleaner !!!! Great video , for Neil and Kathleen , lots of luck with this boat .
Chasing Forever: Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I was concerned that it might be too long, but many people seem to think it is worth the time and are learning new things - can't beat that for a response.
This video answered a lot of questions about living on a yacht as far as maintenance, crew needed and training after purchase thanks for all the excellent information
Eric: Agree. We had them on the master bed for easy access before entry through the door. There is another access through the saloon floor, but not commonly used. Thanks for your helpful suggestion.
Great video,get you about 2 rolls(300 ft. Each)of parachute cord (real stuff) for securing odds and ends.Really comes in handy and is very strong.Smooth Sailing!!
you make menny video .. ad i like them very much .. i hve the feeling that you er generally a real and honest man ... i have follow you for many years but not comment-- i am bat, at english throw grov op in english countries other den Greenland and suderen africa .. after this video you are absolutely the one.... hye not a marry proposal he he But if or when i have the money i will by from you .. you are a good man and this video confirm it thanks ps i hawe sail most my life had 42 feet and 35 motor vessels as a lot of small speed boats .. så i now water .. and a godt day at the see is at 15 to 25 knots wind .. så yes Nordhaven is one of my fave ... if its can take the strukel of the winter in northern scandinavia better .. but its at the top if i what that kind of boat .. of course without stabiliser fins hehe thy will be torn off Thank you very very very muths for all your videos from button of my heart
Kristian: Wow, thank you for your very nice note and I can understand your English very well. Looking forward to keeping in touch, thanks for watching and feel free to email me directly if you wish.
Great video! I love the emphasis on safety (life lines and PFDs) and doing the regular pilothouse and engine room checks. Really great information. Thanks for posting. I had a smaller boat, but also really loved the "marriage saver" wireless headsets. Those are great!
Such a great video.. Its amazing as big as this vessel looks just how small they really are when your out to sea. The first time I really went far out to sea was in the Marines and the aircraft carrier was tossing and turning all night long and it was right under 1000 feet lol. But I love being on the water and own a 46 foot boat and anytime I used it for travel I made sure I watched for weather that might even get close to being bad. Still to this day I have a weak stomach but just love the water,, great success with your boat. Life is way to short.
can not always guarantee good weather I went on a bot delivery to Spain with a friend and got hit by a Force 9 in the Bay of Biscay with many of those experienced crew being seasick and me on watch at the helm with no real bad weather experience at sea until that very time enjoyed the experience and found it somewhat comical with all the experienced mariner with their heads down the pan or in buckets
Peter: Agree. It is a nice bonus when the weather cooperates and the seas are smooth. Not as much fun when it is rough. But, a good boat will get you through.
I would love to see you share your check lists. One thought, if I'm planning on using the gen, that is the first engine I start while I'm plugged in. I warm it up, switch over from shore to gen, then unplug shore power. Great video, keep them coming.
Tim: I would be happy to send the two basic check lists (pilothouse and engine room) via email if you want to send me a note - Jeff@JMYS.com. As you are well aware there are many on board chores that work better if conducted in a preferred sequence. Neil had been told by Bob Senter (Lugger Bob - an incredible person) to disconnect shore power before starting the generator so that is his practice. I know many people who start up their generator before disconnecting (to keep things like air conditioning running) so I'm not sure if their is a best way or if one way is wrong, but it's worth finding out what could go wrong and trying to avoid that. Thanks for your note!
Jeffrey: Thanks, schedules mess things up. The other most important variable is weather which should impact your schedule as well, thanks for watching!
Get-there-itis has killed a phenomenal number of people in auto, truck, train, airplanes and boats. Being in a rush might be you rushing to your death and taking others with you. Good schedules include time for a Plan B. Even so as a boater, you might live through get-there-itis, but your arrival might result in a call to your boat insurance agent or to USCG for a rescue. Later, you can safely chat shore side and talk about choosing safety over rushing it. Fools rush in where Prudence knows not to travel. Always be prudent and live to laugh about it later.
I do have a suggestion that I noticed and this is from being a flatbed truck driver; I noticed a bungee cord holding the diesel Jerry cans during pre-trip inspection. Might think of using a strap. That way you know it will be secured . Over time bungee will become brittle and weak. And you know the strap has a weight rating on securing an object
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One of the best videos ever. It says a lot about JMYS. Thanks.
Home Studio: Thank you very much. We have been thrilled with the response and intend to film some more.
@@JeffMerrillYachts I like your sailing shirt! I'm going to be keeping my eues open for a similar design. Haha! Trainees did pretty good for a training trip!
Has it been sold?
@@billknudson6620 They are awesome, thank you.
@@walterkingsley6326 Sorry, this got buried. The boat is not for sale, they are happy owners!
It felt as if I was on the journey without the chop. Thanks for having me along.
Chill: So far no one watching has gotten seasick (that I know of). It is really difficult to show what it is like, it never looks that rough on film. So happy people like you enjoyed this.
This is the kind of video I’ve been looking for. Real sense of learning to operate while underway. Bravo!
Green: Thank you, it was a fun trip and everyone learns each time they go to sea.
A big thumbs up to your blue tape throughout the engine room with your checkpoints. Excellent learning tool for anybody else that is going to be on the boat with you. I am still watching the video I’ll keep adding comments LOL
Stephen: Thank you, sorry, I have been bombarded with comments and may have overlooked yours. Yes, I'm a blue tape fiend and it is super helpful for training and for learning.
These are the kind of videos I like to find on TH-cam. I am retired Coast Guard and was a qualified underway OOD on two different cutters. Doing the live-aboard scene fascinates the heck out of me but my landlubber wife would never go for it. One suggestion - try your temperature gun on the sea surface to get water temp for checking the Gulf Stream. I use my temperature gun on tree foliage to get ambient air temps and get temps from cloud bases to estimate cloud height (using standard lapse rate of around 3.5 degrees per thousand feet). They are amazingly useful devices.
Jerry: Thanks for watching and for your suggestion. Someone else also suggested using the IR gun to shoot the water temperature, just never occurred to me before, but I'll remember next time!
Love the "training wheels" analogy. When I first learned to sail, I always arranged for an experienced skipper to be onboard. Aside from correcting any newbie oversights and mistakes, it provided me with an add'l comfort level knowing there was an experienced hand onboard.
Evaldo: Thank you. It is always easier to learn when someone who knows can show you how they do it.
Many aspects of this remind me of my flight training. Checklists, communication, even the dangers of sticking to a strict schedule. Don't want to rush and make mistakes, even out on the ocean. I'm 24 and some day I hope to own a Nordhavn! Better start saving!
Bailey: Aviation and Yachting do have a lot in common. Many of my clients have a flying background. You have plenty of time to save up, it's a worthy goal to shoot for!
I know I'm a few years behind this maiden voyage... Congrats to Neil and Kathleen! There is nothing like the "Love of the Sea". I watch these kind of videos because of my own "love". To me, the Sea is the only way to actually experience "freedom". Way back when... I use to be a "salty dog". For some reason... I have turned into a landlubber... ugh. Well, such is life. Maybe one day, I'll make it back.
Casey: The Sea will always be part of you, thank you for your nice note!
This trainer is priceless, love this man
Thank you! We try to have a little fun.
Jeff, your patience and attention to details were flabbergasting! The service you provided to the buyers are absolutely superb. Hope you sell a thousand boats a year because you definitely deserve it!
Constantine: Thank you, very kind of you. We only sell a handful of trawlers a year, we are in to quality, not quantity and want to give every client the royal treatment.
This is super helpful. I want to get to a point where I can run a boat this size and this sort of thing was EXACTLY what I was looking for as a briefing of things to know.
SuperNifty: Thank you for saying this is helpful. It's mostly common sense and routines, but you need to know what to look for, how often, what is right/wrong, etc. and it helps to have someone point this out to get started.
This is one of the most informative videos I've seen in a long time. Thank-you!
Duncan: Thank you very much, it was fun to roll some film while we were out cruising. Am very pleasantly surprised with the response. Thank you for your kind words.
Nice to see actual owners enjoy the fruits of their labors.
Cold Beer: Agree! You don't buy a trawler like this to just stay put. Going out and exploring is exactly why Neil and Kathleen purchased her. Once we safely arrived we lived up to your name. Thanks!
What a great couple Neil and Kathleen are, mellow, easy-going, fun. Nice boat too. They're not by any chance looking to adopt a 50 year old are they? I don't mind sleeping on the floor!
HR: Good one! Yes, super cool people, even keeled, logical and fun!
Best Nordhavn video ever. A Nordhavn would be my dream boat, a dream I'm unlikely to realise, but seeing Kath and Neil realise theirs was great. I hope you have some epic adventures. Thanks very much
Steve: Wow! Thank you, that is a huge compliment and much appreciated. It is fun to share the trawler lifestyle and I can tell you that Neil and Kathleen are living large and having a ball!
@@JeffMerrillYachts Can you pls tell me if this Nhvn 50 can Cross the pacific. And kindly let me know whats the asking price and range?
I have seen a new line of Nordhavns out of Turkey that are more budget friendly. They come in a 41 and 51 I believe. Some small changes in the mechanics and the price for the 41 was around 775k which will open the market for Nordhavns' even more.
@@MrSammybucca Nordhavn is always improving and working to make their vision of a trawler more accessible.
The video is very educational for me since I have zero knowledge of boating, although I am very interested in this adventure since we are empty nesters now. Thank you for sharing.
Vanchai: Getting a boat and going out cruising is one of the last great ways to explore with independence and freedom. Thanks for your note.
And that's why you should buy a boat from Jeff! That was an Awesome video!!! Thanks so much for sharing Jeff! Congratulation to the new owners! 😎👍
Captain Rick: You are always there with positive support, thank you. We had a great trip, wasn't all fun and games, but it was a lot more interesting getting a bit tested. Neil and Kathleen have a great ride and are going to have a blast!
Invaluable video for someone thinking about boat life.
Evaldo: Thank you for your nice note!
Excellent video! I learned more about serious boating in the past 54 minutes than I have from hours and hours watching videos of floating gin palaces that rarely leave the marina!
Delbert: Thank you for your note. I'm seeing that viewers like "real" stuff and want to know what happens to real people when you leave the dock. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Congratulations to the new owners! You two are living the dream!
Ranlang: Yes, they are and send their thanks back to you.
I should say thanks to JMYS for posting this fascinating video. Retirement is getting closer for me, and I am contemplating a boat and long cruises to warm sunny places. I appreciate videos that show the nitty-gritty of it.
@@RenlangRen Thanks for your comments. There is a lot of information online to help you better appreciate what your choices are for what type of cruising you want to do and what boats are best suited to do it. Can't think of a better activity for enjoying freedom and independence, with serious responsibility that you can't take lightly, but can learn with patience and practice.
Congratulations on your purchase. This will change your life forever. I love to see that you are sharing the same home waters as myself. We are a little bit past Annapolis or closer to the key bridge not the Bay bridge.
I know you had to love that feeling when you went offshore. There's nothing else like it. Most of the time you will not see another single boat around you. Night time on my Lord The sky is unbelievable when you don't have light pollution. Sometimes when we are coming back from Florida we will travel about 50-60 miles off of the coast coming back up to Maryland. Only time we would head close to land was the fuel up again. With something like you have you don't have to worry about filling up as much as I do. Most of the time both of our generators are on and of course both of our engines.
As much as I love having friends and family on board with us a lot of times I love just having my wife and myself.
Make sure you have enough tools on board to fix little things that happen when you're out. Just like when you were talking about your AC. You should get yourself some fuel filters some extra belts and some new propellers for your intake of water. Sometimes those things just go out at the most inconvenient time. It's the small rubber one and that rubber gets very hard and dry rots.
I'm glad to see you bought a used boat. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that as long as you have a good copy of the records for the maintenance. Our first couple boats were used until we moved up to bigger ones. Now every two years we trade in our old boat and pick up a new one. That way we don't take a horrible kick in the pans on the depreciation of value. I still take a hit but it is not as bad as if I would have ran up the hours and held on to it longer.
One other piece of advice is to make sure you have a lot of safety equipment on board. Remember every couple years you must get new flares always keep the old ones even though they are out of date. Also I would invest in its a little hard to describe it but basically you slip your hand in a loop and then the rest of the rope is in a nylon bag that you throw in the line comes out behind it and someone can grab the other end and you can pull them back aboard. You also want to get yourself a couple of small strobe lights and attach them to your life preserver. You would not believe the difference that makes finding someone in the dark. You can order them on the internet or like I do you can pick them up from a good scuba shop. Just about all scuba divers who dive at night and put one of the strobes on their tanks.
Again congratulations and perhaps next summer we will see you on the water.
David: Wow! What a great letter. I will copy and send to Neil and Kathleen and I know they will appreciate as much as I have. Agree with your sentiments and suggestions, thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Very informative and interesting video. I have worked in the merchant marine mostly deck with limited watchkeeping and no offshore. It was great to see these new owners turning their vessel into a home with checklists becoming routines. Great to hear from JMYS with lots of informative advice and information and from a broker and previous owners with real interest in making this adventure a success.
Lockie: Thank you. There is a lot of preparation and planning to go offshore and run through the night. The better you know your boat, the quicker you can tell if something has changed. It's a step by step, gradual process and the routines become second nature.
Jeff, what a great informative video...I learned more, and got a better sense of the Trawler Lifestyle from this one video, than any other..I will be in touch...G
G: Thank you for your nice comments. It is a great way to travel and I'm glad you found the information helpful. Not sure how fare you got - it's a long video - but the last 10 minutes or so includes a recap of the trip that several people didn't know was there. Feel free to email me directly, Jeff@JMYS.com - thank you!
JMYS - Trawler Specialists
Jeff, I watched the entire piece, my wife and I have been considering the lifestyle for awhile now. The checklists, the watches, the silence in the cockpit while underway, and the overshot of the Gulf Stream, gave me some real insight into different aspects of running a trawler...I appreciated the way you all worked together and took things in stride, especially regarding the number of days at sea, and your willingness to adjust your schedule based on conditions..
@@GENECARP Thank you for making it to the end. You have to have a plan, but you also have to realize that things out of your control may change the plan. Allow room for adjustments and for going offshore the weather is the biggest influence.
The most dangerous thing you can have on a boat is a schedule…outstanding advice and great vid!
ElectricChef: Thank you for agreeing and your nice comment!
Hello Neil & Kathleen, I'm Antonio from Phoenix, Arizona, sitting at home. it's April 10th 2022, watching youtube come across this awesome video of Granuaile. What a wonderful yacht, congratulations, guys. What an epic journey this whole experience must have been for the two of you. I often watch youtube videos about yachts. But the one thing I've never seen is this experience of ownership and having someone like Jeff show you everything you need to know on your maiden voyage. This was diffantly an eye opening video to watch and see all the details of what goes on behind the scenes. Like you Kathleen I often wondered what it's like to sale at night in the vast open sea and thought to myself how scary that must be. But glad to see your adventure end with a happy ending and I'll be following your guy's adventures. I'm 53 and trying to convince my wife to do exactly what you guys have done sale everything and go live life.! Congratulations again guys looking forward to seeing other videos 👋👋
Antonio: I will pass along your nice note. Keep studying and planning - it's a very worthy goal and with patience you can make it happen. Cheers, Jeff
Wow, great video. This is some of the most important, least sexy, parts of boating that no one really talks about. I think this is the only video I've seen where someone says "don't go outside unless the captain knows ...". I'm sending it to my kids because they think I made it up.
Battlehymn: Thank you for your message. There are a few "basics" and I know I repeated several things (never know what is going to be cut in the final edit) but you should never go outside without letting someone else know, wearing a vest and checking back in. Tell your kids you did make it up and I'm copying you if that helps //:0)
Fantastic video, Jeff. Very much enjoyed the checklist and engine room detail. Thank you very much!
Thank you John, there is a lot to keep track of and having a systemized approach helps make sure you stay in tune with everything that is going on.
Thank you for such a video. I've watched it about 7 times and each time it keeps entertaining me. I love this type of detailed videos on how to use, etc. It was great!
Malanga: Thank you, that is the ultimate compliment. After filming it I watched it four times to make sure we had the captions right and no typos (please don't find one //:0). Really appreciate your nice note!
Nice video but i would have liked to have seen the paper charts mentioned earlier, you learn after 50 years at sea if there is a calamity and you need to prove your actions in admiralty court you can not bring your electronic chart plotter the first thing that will be seized by the captain are the log book and the paper chart in use, i may just be an old sea dog but i like paper charts and old log books that get sealed with string and wax seal. but i liked your trip, you worked safely and you are to be commended for that, never ever bypass safety.
enjoy your new boat for many years. May you always have fair winds and following seas.
LB: All good points, I agree that cross checking in pencil on a paper chart every hour is a strong back up. We were updating logs and it's a lot to absorb on the first overnighter.
Hi guys from the Irish Republic. Great video presentation and that mini ship (Granuaile) is so beautiful! With all that's going on in the world i can't think of a better place to be. Will follow your blog with interest, take care! :)
Mike1957: Thank you very much for your nice note, you will enjoy following their blog and keeping up with their travels!
One of the best and most informative videos in boating I've ever seen.. thank you for this..
JBB: Thank you, big smile here - it was spontaneous and not scripted so I never know what people will think. Glad you liked it!
My knowledge of boats and yachts is pretty limited so I found this absolutely fascinating. I like the well-defined checklists. Thank you for a genuinely well done and interesting video.
Dnmurphy48: Thank you very much for your nice note. I'm a check list guy and try to at least share that approach. Not everyone keeps at it, but it does seem to make not only the time go by a bit faster, but keeps you in touch with your vessel.
Really enjoyed the video thanks for having us share your voyage.
Stuart: Thanks for watching and following along, there is always something new to experience every time you leave the dock!
One of the best training delivery videos I've seen...Very informative! Great Job! Congrats on your new new boat! Best wishes!
Jorge: Thank you for watching and yes, Neil and Kathleen have a fabulous boat.
Jeff…this is the 4th time I’m watching this…I have it saved. The last time, I strategically watched it while sitting next to my bride and ensured her natural “curiosity” (re: NOSEY) got the best of her…again. Safe to say that at 04:00…she is NOT sitting here now. I’m still working on her regularly though and hope is not lost. This video will make my day! And really, I just want to say that if that time ever does come…YOU will be the ONLY individual I will deal with. Hell…I’d shine your shoes just to spend a day with you!
Ben: You are funny! Thank you for the nice note and glad you are enjoying this video. Feel free to email me Jeff@JMYS.com or give me a ring 949.355.4950.
Love this boat I actually have a photo of this boat when it anchored near us behind Dobbins Island on the Magothy Creek. Thanks for the video!
Brendan: That is great, Granuaile is going to make any back drop look even better! Thanks for your note.
Not only do I want an N63...but I want to buy it from you! GREAT video, GREAT JOB! You are so personal...like a lifelong friend...a calm voice...you exude confidence.
Ben: Very familiar with the Nordhavn 63 and they are exquisite long range trawlers. Happy to discuss with you whenever you want. Really appreciate your positive note, I'm just lucky to have clients like Neil and Kathleen who become friends and it's a lot of fun to see them take off on their own.
I appreciate the professionalism. Good sailing is like good piloting.
So true, thank you!
THIS !! ...... is one of the best boating videos I've seen in Years !! Well done Jeff ...... Keep vids like this coming and if I ever get money I now know where to buy one ! (grin)
Dave: Thank you! I didn't know how it would come out, but the views and thumbs are all I needed for validation. They are great people on a wonderful boat (it's a very common theme for the trawler community) and I'll keep filming with encouragement like yours, thank you!
My SECOND boat had an aft cabin master just for the reasons you've mentioned. Nothing worse than taking the night watch without good sleep beforehand.
Rich: Sleep is your best friend offshore. Without it you might make poorer decisions...
@@JeffMerrillYachts We all learn our best lessons the hard way, don't we? I remember pulling up to "the beach" one day a little unexpectedly when I had other boaters aboard. We all had a laugh at my expense. Thank God I could just back off. However, we all had a swim first. Those sand bars are marked for a reason!!
@@richmcintyre1178 Good one!
2nd time watching this! Would love to see more training videos.
Tony: Thank you, we are trying to schedule another one
Truly an enjoyable video. It's nice to see the Process. Training and being confident with the new trawlers is fantastic. I really think the service Jeff, and JMYS offers is fantastic.
Greg: Thank you. Our team is experienced and we truly love the post closing part (hey, we've been paid for one) but more importantly we want to make sure our clients are ready to go and it's easier when someone shows you the ropes and gives you a positive nudge.
@@JeffMerrillYachts Fair Winds and Following Seas (not quite what you hit, heading offshore in this days long trip)
In 1974 I worked on a Prawn Trawler for awhile , our home port was an overnights steam from the prawn grounds ,, I was one of three on board , the Skipper and another deckhand .. I chose first watch from 9 pm to midnight no auto pilot so I was steering about 312 deg about 11 pm , pitch black , wheelhouse lights were off the Cummins was softly growling in the in the engine room there was a loud whack / bang on the wheelhouse wall and slap, slap slap on the deck just beside me , I absolutely shit myself , I was so scared I didnt want to wake the skipper so I switched on every light on , all the work lights ,, and went out the Port side door right to the stern and looked up the side of the wheelhouse , there was a 2 ft long Hawk Eyed Herring laying on the deck by the time I got there he was pretty much dead will never forget that as long as I live ,,
Russell: I'm sure the Herring had the worst of it. Great story, it is surprising what can happen when you go offshore. Always best when you can return to tell the tale!
@Jeff Merrill, thank you for capturing this content, creating this video, and sharing it with all of us via TH-cam. I’m equally greatful for you taking your time to reply to comments on your videos.
♦️I have a question for you. Are you teaching the concepts of crew resource managment to your recreational trawler clients and students? Could you please comment with your thoughts of recreational trawler boaters utilizing crew resource managment?
Research supports multiple human errors, not one error, and not equipment failure, is the root cause of most fatal accidents. The purpose of crew resource management is to prevent a cascading accumulation of errors caused by the human factor, the most common cause of critical accidents.
The concept was first published in a book in 1969. Crew resource management grew out of the 1977 Tenerife airport disaster where two Boeing 747 aircraft collided on the runway, killing 583 people. By the 1990s, crew resource management became common within commercial aviation.
The FAA determined crew resource management is beneficial to crews as small as two people. With overwhelming evidence of its success, it has been growing in use and application ever since.
Although the origins of crew resource managment began in commercial aviation, and are relatively new when compared to the traditional naval command structure, I’m seeing its process becoming ubiquitous and spreading to other fields such as first responders, fire departments, all branches of the military including the navy and coast guard, team sporting events, police departments, fleet logistics operations, operating rooms, highway road crews, industrial maintenance departments, construction sites, and more.
Below is a short summary I made about Crew Resource Managment:
Crew Resource Management - Key to a functional CRM - reporting concern is non-punitive - encourage questions, participation, eduction, and improvement
Benefits of CRM
Avoids task saturation - skipper keeps driving the boat, crew helps with critical tasks
Improves leadership behaviors thru encouraging crew engagement
Improves situational awareness thru clear procedures
Reduces failure to recognize danger thru more people looking, checking
Reduces misunderstandings thru closed loop communication
Elements of CRM
1-Flat Hierarchy - everyone has responsibility to speak up if there is a safety concern. Conflicts must be resolved before moving forward
2-Communication - closed loop communication = acknowledge and confirm instructions
3-Crew practices “appreciative inquiry”
A. Get Attention: Doug, Skipper, etc.
B. State problem: We are on collision course with another boat
C. Offer a solution: Why don’t we turn to starboard?
D. Obtain agreement: Do you agree?
4-Sterile Cockpit - during critical procedures such as docking, focus is needed. Only discuss task at hand, including immediate safety concerns
Below is a link to a introduction to crew resource managment as it applies to first responders. I have no affiliation with this video.
th-cam.com/video/2AtyMuYEk9M/w-d-xo.html
Doug: Wow, thank you that is a great summary. Most of my clients are owner/operators, typically a couple who are doing this for recreation, fun and travel and realize they have the onus and responsibility for the safety of all aboard. What you have shared is excellent and well thought out. Might be more appropriate for larger vessels with bigger crews. So, to answer your question I guess I touch on what I think are the important things to learn and understand to get started and then you continue to evolve and refine as your experience broadens. We have probably too many checklists (literally dozens) that can be overwhelming. I have had some clients tell me a couple of years after training that they just "discovered" some of my resources and started using them. So, I try to provide a lot, but its a bit overwhelming, you can probably never learn it all and that will probably keep you safe if you are always wondering what you are forgetting and trying to avoid getting into a pickle! I don't like to click on links, but feel free to email me directly - Jeff@JMYS.com. Thanks for your participation!
Great stuff Jeff! Keep ‘em coming.
Wlismyid: Thank you, we always have one or two more we are working on, so, as they say...please stay tuned!
Thanks for having me along. This video made me happy. 🇿🇦👍🏾
Wandile: Thanks for joining us!
Thank's once more for a great video Jeff! And we still haven't given up the thought to do the same as Kathleen and Neil. And if so - we'll definately will come and realise it with your help. All the best to you and your family!!! Stay safe!
Ahoy Peter! Great to hear from you and thank you for watching. The Covid crisis has made it more difficult to do proper boat shopping, but it seems like we are moving in the right direction with the vaccines. Would love to help you when you are ready and look forward to staying in touch. Neil and Kathleen are out doing what you guys will be doing!
I'm on the hunt for a good oceangoing passage maker hopefully to get by this Spring season. Have really enjoyed watching your videos! Thank you!
Chris: Thanks for your note, sorry didn't see this one. It is a wonderful pursuit, if you are looking for some guidance please feel free to connect directly with me, Jeff@JMYS.com there are quite a few expert trawler brokers to choose from.
Great info. Excellent video and best of luck with a beautiful boat.
Richard: Thank you, I agree - Neil and Kathleen own an excellent vessel!
For real video... very refreshing.. I always thought if I have the money and time I could be on the water too...but I failed to make the third counsideration happen.... if your spouse does not want to be a first mate, it will not work out.
Ken: Thanks for watching and for your note. It's not for everybody and it is much better if both halves of a couple enjoy it. It grows on some people, but best if it is a shared adventure.
Excellent and informative video, I learned a lot - please do more of these!
Joe: Thank you! The training/familiarization process has so many different variables. This was a fun delivery trip. Other times we stay in one place and work on systems and techniques for docking, etc. It all comes down to what the owners want to focus on so I'm sure we'll do some more of these videos.
A truly outstanding video.
Will: Thank you very much, happy that you enjoyed it.
Excellent video. Very informative and enjoyable. Very happy for that couple. Safe travels and enjoy every minute together.
J Lowe: Thank you. They are now seasoned veterans and enjoying life at cruise speed
Very informative I enjoyed and learned a lot would love to see more like this.
Ricky: Thank you. I have fun with the camera and if people want to see more, heck I like doing this so let's see what happens.
Very good - Lots of useful tips and information. May the wind always be on your back - Happy travels.
John: Thank you for your nice note and same weather wish to you!
I notice they have a SPOT, great devices and nice way to tell loved ones where you are, used them for work. I used to love night watches, the navigation lights on ships and buoys/aids, all made the world as it should look, very calming. As to the name, my Mom's family is McWilliam who had to leave Scotland and a number of them married in Grace O'Malley family clan so we have a tenuous link as well, much to the delight of my daughters when I told her story. Great video and a good training aid for new trawler owners.
Colin: We used the Garmin InReach primarily. Spot is good too. Very peaceful at night and a lot less stress if you are familiar with what to do and expect. Grace O'Malley is a very interesting historical figure and apparently has influenced many that followed.
Greetings viewers! Somebody asked about fuel burn on the trip and I can't find that message (sorry). The main engine consumed 338 gallons and the generator 39 gallons (both approximate) on this trip. Jeff
JMYS - Trawler Specialists Did you run the genset for ac underway? That’s a lot of fuel.
@@BuckTravis Yes, we ran the generator to have air conditioning. It burns about .5 gallons an hour, pretty light draw down. I thought our fuel burn was very reasonable but I guess it is what you are comparing to.
I'd suggest you do a follow-up video with them in 12 months' time. That would be interesting.
HarbourDog: Great idea, I think we should do it too! Thanks for the suggestion.
Great video. Took me back to our days/night with you Jeff. Fingers crossed we will be back.
Hello Sue! That was a fun time with you guys and the underway training and working out the details is something I love to do. Thanks for commenting and I'll cross my fingers!
JMYS - Trawler Specialists 😍and I meant to add I do so recall crawling around sticking blue tape everywhere. 😬
Excellent as always, and a real education! Thank you, Jeff, for posting this kind of informative video. Some of us intend to graduate from Armchair Academy one day.
Rob: Thank you for watching and for sharing your comment.
Living the dream as a Blue Nomad, love the lifestyle waving hello from Australia.
Coralita: G'day! Yes, the lifestyle is worldwide, isn't it? Love Australia, have been down under several times and always want to go back.
Really great video! Very accurate - when sea state is rough in a monohull (motor or sailing,) it's not all pleasant and easy sailing. It can get pretty rough. But, you do get used to it in time just by knowing what to expect. Beautiful boat too.
Rabukan58: Thank you for your nice note. Typically the boat is up for a lot more pounding than the people aboard, but you have to make it smooth for the boat and then all involved enjoy the ride. The Nordhavn 50 is a tremendous trawler.
Great video, I know nothing about boats. A lot is what I expected but also learned a lot. I’d probably enjoy doing the engine checks. Now I just need to win the lottery.
PJ: Thanks for watching, it is a lot of fun going out on a trip like that, but it does take some preparation and planning, and it sure helps if you have the right boat!
@@JeffMerrillYachts The right boat? Like a 50' Privilege Cat? I have had power boats all my life on a chain of lakes NW of Chicago but blue water cruising I'm going sail 1300 Gal of fuel is way too much $$ for my taste. Beautiful boat though.
I would buy a boat from you , very Honest and I actually learned something, Thank You.
Rick: Thanks, there are a lot of great brokers to choose from, I'm lucky that I found a career that makes going to work a joy each day. Sharing what I've learned opens me up to learning more! If you want to buy a boat would welcome the chance to discuss this with you.
@@JeffMerrillYachts Do your services cost extra with a used boat from you?
One thing I love about the big Nordhavens is that the master is midship. So many of the smaller trawlers use the underbow bedroom as the master (that is often the only place put it). Jeff tells us why that berth is always risky as far as comfort.
Tammy: Underway, further aft is more comfortable in a bumpy sea. Forward is preferred at anchor (as long as you don't have slop). Neither is right or wrong, good cases can be argued for either arrangement. The reality is that underway in rough conditions is not very common, being anchored or at rest is the majority of the time. Once you are asleep, it doesn't seem to matter much!
@@JeffMerrillYachts I remember from my destroyer days that the junior seamen slept in the underbow, the captain midship, and the aircrew under the flight deck, mid-stern.
@@ramspace in rough seas, as you know, further aft is smoother
Excellent video and great boat! Reminded me of my engine room watch rounds on the Coast Guard Cutter years ago! Thank you for sharing this great resources!
Chris: Happy to get JMYS involved with your search, but don’t want to interfere if you are already working with another broker. Wow, CG cutter, you guys know what you are doing, cool!
What a great informative video. I learned a lot in a short period of time. Thank you
Michael: Thank you for watching and letting us know you liked it!
Great video congratulations 🍾 on your nordhavn guys great to have a salesman that looks out for his customers!
Driver 5: Thank you, they are enjoying their ride and I was honored to be invited along
Well done Jeff, another great video. The 50 is my favorite boat, All the best from OZ. Noel...
G'day Noel! Thanks for watching and for your note. Pretty hard to beat the Nordhavn 50 - it has so much going for it. There are plenty of other great trawlers out there, fun to be able to get to spend time on many of them.
I had been admiring M/V Granuaile ( formerly M/V Tivoli ) from the 4th floor of a Grand Harbor condo balcony near by. Pleased to see her underway and looking very smart at sea. I will be keeping an eye out for your return. Wishing you fair winds and following seas on your journey.
Greg: Thank you very much, you have a birds eye view. She is really smart through the water. They are out there enjoying life so I'm sure you will seem them pass by you again. Thanks for your note!
I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for letting us join 👍
Mark: Thanks for coming along and for your nice note!
Native Irish (Gaelic) speaker here - it's actually Grawn-You-Ale. So envious - safe travels and keep the water outside!
Kevin: Thanks for the enunciation guide. I never questioned Kathleen and now I'm so used to how she pronounced it I don't think I can change. No matter how you say it, it's a cool name with a great story behind it.
I always wanted to see a video like this almost felt like it was my first trip. Thanks
Stosh: Thank you, it was fun to film and I thought it might be boring or too long, but I think it does give at least a glimpse of what it is like. Thanks for riding along!
Great training! But I have never seen any other video with hourly engine room checks. Nor, safety restraints on a powered vessel, during daylight, or calm seas. But, dead on.
Jack: Thanks, I've always done these offshore so don't think much about it, but make sure my clients are tuned in so that they can remain in touch with their boats. Based on feedback from this video I'm sure I'll be able to go into some more details in the future. Thanks for your note.
good video ! i grew up in South Florida and you guys were on one of my favorite Crossings , one of which i have personally done many times in Several Vessels nothing better than the Beautiful Water color in the Bahamas you are Definitely on a Beautiful boat capable of of being out there
Craig: Thank you, yes, Neil and Kathleen have a great boat. Enjoying the Bahamas now.
A lot of offshore boating is getting use to it . Now I understand yachting is usually fair weather boating , but with a long range cruiser it's better to get use to mother nature a little just to know what to do and to how deal with it .
G: Spot on. You have to become accustomed to what will happen and determine your "tolerance" for comfort. It's easier when the weather is nice, a long boring trip is a good as it gets, but for Neil and Kathleen it was reassuring to see how well their boat handled the rough stuff and they could ride through it themselves - it was a total confidence builder. Thanks for watching!
Great video, special thanks to the new owners for sharing this.
John: Thank you for your nice note - they are still enjoying the trawler lifestyle!
Very enjoyable video. Well edited, but most importantly... very educational.
JVL: Thanks for your nice note. I wasn't sure how this would be received as it was a new type of video to try, but it continues to be viewed.
Very helpfull, to get an idea of cruising and it s work need to be done! Thanks!
Nepo: Thanks, this was just one trip on one type of boat and what we experience on that adventure. Every day on every different boat their are so many other wonderful, exciting, scary and stimulating things that happen - trawlers can be and are everywhere. It may look like work, (and some of it is) but the "job" can't be beat - taking your boat and moving around to explore is very fulfilling.
What a fascinating video. It shows well the routines of a trip. I thought motor cruising always had calm seas ;-)
Charles: Thank you for watching. Yes, the routines become second nature, but if you skip one it can come back to bite you. Not always calm, but always an adventure!
How exiting for this couple! Living the dream for sure. 😂
Kerby: They are really having fun!
Thanks Jeff, that was one of the best videos I've seen on your site and on youtube! They are living my dream and I got to watch it right here!
Dave: Thank you very much. We try to keep things fresh and different, there is so much to the Trawler Lifestyle and our brokerage participation is only the beginning. Appreciate your comments and thanks for watching!
Fantastic... many thanks to you and the owners... see you across the pacific!
Anthony: Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, they will probably cross the Pacific at some point, it's still the first year of ownership.
An absolutely fantastic video of actual underway in blue water. Wish you could have included the heavy weather section to demonstrate the seaworthiness of the boat. Still, loved every minute of it.👍
Larry: Thank you. The heavy weather part I felt lethargic and it never looks as extreme on film as it feels when you are out there.
@@JeffMerrillYachts No worries Cap. Loved it. I especially liked the video you did on the boat survey. Very informative of what a good survey should be like.
@@larrymcgill5508 Thank you Larry!
As a man you sould always sit on the toilet , even in a house , it's much cleaner !!!! Great video , for Neil and Kathleen , lots of luck with this boat .
Bert: Safer and cleaner, agree!
One of the best videos informative videos I've seen in long while. Thank you!
Chasing Forever: Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. I was concerned that it might be too long, but many people seem to think it is worth the time and are learning new things - can't beat that for a response.
This video answered a lot of questions about living on a yacht as far as maintenance, crew needed and training after purchase thanks for all the excellent information
Thunderstruck54: Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Just a note to the owner ☺️ I recommend placement of hearing protection available outside of the Engine Room while underway forward and aft 😏
Eric: Agree. We had them on the master bed for easy access before entry through the door. There is another access through the saloon floor, but not commonly used. Thanks for your helpful suggestion.
Great video,get you about 2 rolls(300 ft. Each)of parachute cord (real stuff) for securing odds and ends.Really comes in handy and is very strong.Smooth Sailing!!
William: Agree, parachute cord stores easily and is very handing for lashing and securing. Thanks for your comment.
I'm in Wilmington next to Southport! Another great video with wonderful tips and advice! Thanks for sharing
John: Thank you for watching. You live in a great area!
dang they work well together! good stuff!
Josh: Great observation, they are quite a team! Thank you for your note!
you make menny video .. ad i like them very much .. i hve the feeling that you er generally a real and honest man ... i have follow you for many years but not comment-- i am bat, at english throw grov op in english countries other den Greenland and suderen africa .. after this video you are absolutely the one.... hye not a marry proposal he he But if or when i have the money i will by from you .. you are a good man and this video confirm it thanks
ps i hawe sail most my life had 42 feet and 35 motor vessels as a lot of small speed boats .. så i now water .. and a godt day at the see is at 15 to 25 knots wind .. så yes Nordhaven is one of my fave ... if its can take the strukel of the winter in northern scandinavia better .. but its at the top if i what that kind of boat .. of course without stabiliser fins hehe thy will be torn off
Thank you very very very muths for all your videos from button of my heart
Kristian: Wow, thank you for your very nice note and I can understand your English very well. Looking forward to keeping in touch, thanks for watching and feel free to email me directly if you wish.
Nice!
@@stevenholton438 Thanks!
Great video! I love the emphasis on safety (life lines and PFDs) and doing the regular pilothouse and engine room checks. Really great information. Thanks for posting.
I had a smaller boat, but also really loved the "marriage saver" wireless headsets. Those are great!
Gordon: Thank you for your nice note and for watching the video. Everybody has to create their own safety protocol, I hope this is helpful to others.
Thanks Jeff for your training videos and expertise on the nordhavn's trawler yachts, a very informative voyage!
John: Really appreciate your nice note, thank you.
Such a great video.. Its amazing as big as this vessel looks just how small they really are when your out to sea. The first time I really went far out to sea was in the Marines and the aircraft carrier was tossing and turning all night long and it was right under 1000 feet lol. But I love being on the water and own a 46 foot boat and anytime I used it for travel I made sure I watched for weather that might even get close to being bad. Still to this day I have a weak stomach but just love the water,, great success with your boat. Life is way to short.
Secureman40: Thank you for watching and for your nice comment.
can not always guarantee good weather I went on a bot delivery to Spain with a friend and got hit by a Force 9 in the Bay of Biscay with many of those experienced crew being seasick and me on watch at the helm with no real bad weather experience at sea until that very time enjoyed the experience and found it somewhat comical with all the experienced mariner with their heads down the pan or in buckets
Peter: Agree. It is a nice bonus when the weather cooperates and the seas are smooth. Not as much fun when it is rough. But, a good boat will get you through.
@@JeffMerrillYachts True a good sturdy boat always helps
Brilliant video thanks for sharing this very informative.
Classicracer: Thank you very much, it was a fun trip and I'm glad we could edit this to something people find informative.
I would love to see you share your check lists.
One thought, if I'm planning on using the gen, that is the first engine I start while I'm plugged in. I warm it up, switch over from shore to gen, then unplug shore power. Great video, keep them coming.
Tim: I would be happy to send the two basic check lists (pilothouse and engine room) via email if you want to send me a note - Jeff@JMYS.com. As you are well aware there are many on board chores that work better if conducted in a preferred sequence. Neil had been told by Bob Senter (Lugger Bob - an incredible person) to disconnect shore power before starting the generator so that is his practice. I know many people who start up their generator before disconnecting (to keep things like air conditioning running) so I'm not sure if their is a best way or if one way is wrong, but it's worth finding out what could go wrong and trying to avoid that. Thanks for your note!
I think the best advise was , the most dangerous thing on a boat is a schedule , people push it and frighten people and themselves for nor reason.
Jeffrey: Thanks, schedules mess things up. The other most important variable is weather which should impact your schedule as well, thanks for watching!
Get-there-itis has killed a phenomenal number of people in auto, truck, train, airplanes and boats. Being in a rush might be you rushing to your death and taking others with you. Good schedules include time for a Plan B. Even so as a boater, you might live through get-there-itis, but your arrival might result in a call to your boat insurance agent or to USCG for a rescue. Later, you can safely chat shore side and talk about choosing safety over rushing it. Fools rush in where Prudence knows not to travel. Always be prudent and live to laugh about it later.
@@UncleEarl97 Totally agree and that is why we stayed out one more night than we wanted to. Better to be safe, than sorry! Thanks for your note!
I do have a suggestion that I noticed and this is from being a flatbed truck driver; I noticed a bungee cord holding the diesel Jerry cans during pre-trip inspection. Might think of using a strap. That way you know it will be secured . Over time bungee will become brittle and weak. And you know the strap has a weight rating on securing an object
John: Good point, webbing or a strap would be more secure. Thank you.