Hans Christian 43T Sailboat Boat Tour - s/v Northern Dancer V

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    We finally made it to s/v Northern Dancer V and here is our journey to get there and the boat tour!
    Alfy & Devlin

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  • @vincentstouter449
    @vincentstouter449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alpha and Devlin, congratulations on your Hans Christian acquisition! The transition from a coastal racer-cruiser to a true blue water cruiser will open the world to your adventures. All boats are compromises. What you lose in responsiveness in Moonshine will be made up in stable tracking in heavy weather, comfort, and storage. Whoever acquires Moonshine will receive a wonderfully maintained and improved sailboat ⛵️.
    The craftsmanship and meticulous maintenance skills which you have shared will transform a well maintained boat to a stunning boat in due time. I’m really looking forward to sharing in your new adventures thru the excellent production skills which you now possess.
    I appreciate that your channel focuses on sailing and lifestyle rather than debauchery as so many do. These may be great for click-bait and views, but to me they “sell their souls” to provide and unrealistic and unsustainable picture of the cruising life. (one man’s opinion) 😎👍

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We are very excited to get back on board our new home and begin our next chapter of cruising, exploring, upgrading and documenting it all! Thank you for your kind words on our genuine delivery of our content. You won't ever find clickbait stuff here, just a real view of what we do. :) Stay tuned and fair winds. :) Alfy & Devlin

  • @svfairisle
    @svfairisle 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to the Hans Christian family! We've had ours for 4 years now & would never have another boat, they really are a great cruising boat.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and we are very excited to get back to living aboard full time again! I have dreamed of getting an HC for many years and still hard to believe we have had her for almost a year already. We have really enjoyed following your adventures on board Fair Isle! :)

  • @kevinswanson3910
    @kevinswanson3910 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hans Christian heavy-duty boat with some of the best wood work in the industry, nice.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  ปีที่แล้ว

      She is definitely heavy, and we love the wood work on her too.

  • @dennisfromoz6436
    @dennisfromoz6436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful..........Wish you fine weather and many horizons...cheers

  • @Johnsouthshore
    @Johnsouthshore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the Hans Christians are my favorite! The 33 MK V is nice little boat. For a single hander

  • @stevebeau0039
    @stevebeau0039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a real gift to see you making vids again.thks

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad we could share this update with everyone! :)

  • @fredliperson9171
    @fredliperson9171 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That boat is Worthy to keep as original as possible...Please don't put a sawzall on your wish list! What a gem ...

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes, we want to keep the classic look and feel of our Norther Dancer V for sure! :)

  • @richardbradley961
    @richardbradley961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW WHAT A LOVLEY BOAT, WELL DONE ON GETTING IT , REGARDS FROM THE U.K.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We are glad we could share this update with everyone! Fair winds from s/v Northern Dancer V

  • @rogermace4516
    @rogermace4516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that is a boat, I love the traditional design of Hans Christian boats

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We sure do love her as well! A make and model that I have admired for so many years. :)

  • @ratj4715
    @ratj4715 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some people live the life you guys got it made. What a sharp boat.

  • @lecaton5973
    @lecaton5973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! She is a beautiful boat! I have missed you. Very happy you are back. Of course I will miss Moonshine, but understand the change. Good luck. Looking forward to more videos.
    SV BROOKLYN C&C 30.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We have missed the coast and so glad that we could share this update with everyone! :)

  • @DobDog151
    @DobDog151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wicked. Just wicked. Looking forward to the adventures you take her on.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad you enjoyed this long overdue update and we are looking forward to sharing many more adventures aboard her. :)

    • @DobDog151
      @DobDog151 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Life is Like Sailing Indeed. Especially since I had her saved as a dreamboat on Yachtworld for months! Awesome to see her next steps with you. ⛵️

  • @ocxb
    @ocxb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Congratulations on your new home.

  • @kenju1633
    @kenju1633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic boat to sail around the world. cool.

  • @debbra-lyn
    @debbra-lyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    She really is beautiful ... love the woodwork.

  • @johnwishart7950
    @johnwishart7950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    wonderful to see you again very nice looking boat

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and so glad we could share this update!

  • @danfadden
    @danfadden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hans Christians are my favorite sailboat of all! She’s made to outlast her owners if kept. Congratulations!

  • @svfairisle
    @svfairisle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very good choice of boat, and we”re not biased at all! Now all we need is someone to start a sailing channel with a 41T and we’ll have the full set.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought you both might approve of our choice! ha We are so very happy with the purchase! :)

  • @cliftonfowler5063
    @cliftonfowler5063 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad we could share this update with everyone!

  • @skookumjack
    @skookumjack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow Alfy & Devlin! What a beautiful vessel and one can tell the craftsmanship that went into building her. Now that's a world blue ocean cruiser if there was ever one !
    I'm so happy for you both and with a craft like that, that has a soul, it will be a pleasure to wake up every morning on her. I'm so very excited for you both and if we're lucky enough, we can follow along and live a tiny bit vicariously through you brilliant films...... Thanks for sharing. 👍🇨🇦👍

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much Jack! We are very excited to get to know Northern Dancer V and continue exploring the BC coast and sharing that with you all! And who knows,,, we may end up crossing an ocean one day and get to meet you face to face! :)

  • @garygreen9824
    @garygreen9824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THAT BOAT WILL TAKE YOU AROUND THE WORLD IN STYLE ! dang talk about stepping it up ! BIG TIME WOW !!!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and we are very happy we could share this update with everyone! Northern Dancer V definitely meets our long term plans which may include long distance cruising. :)

  • @johndavidson6867
    @johndavidson6867 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found your channel the other day and followed you down the inside passage, just loved it. I really enjoyed your tour of Northern Dancer V. I wish Devlin could teach others how to take good video of a boat, most get me so dizzy I have to stop watching they swing back and forth so much. She looks like a boat that will stand by you in most any type of weather. Looking fotward to seeing you out and about enjoying her. Take care and keep each other safe.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you found our channel and glad to hear you enjoyed the Inside Passage series. :) Thank you re, Northern Dancer V and we are VERY excited to get back on board to continue documenting our adventures on the BC coast. Fair winds and stay tuned! Alfy & Devlin
      (in the meantime I hope you will enjoy watching some of our other adventures on the water that we have already shared)

  • @clayfarnet970
    @clayfarnet970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so happy and proud you have a smile on your face the entire time. You picked one of the best Robert Perry designs on the market today. It will definitely take you anywhere in the world safely. Fair winds!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and I have loved this make and model for some time and we are glad we could share the update. :) We definitely feels like there are no cruising boundaries now! :)

  • @paullapper8702
    @paullapper8702 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So nice to be back on the water and we can't wait to get back to the coast full time!

  • @alanh1169
    @alanh1169 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    An absolutely gorgeous boat.

  • @VV-if7ye
    @VV-if7ye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    You guys are back!!!
    I missed your videos a lot!
    Hope to see more videos, more often!
    I was waiting in line at a Canadian tire in South Burnaby, and in front of me was a lady living on a sailboat at the old marina you used to stay. She has a dog. She knows you from those times.
    I was so happy she and I were watching your videos. You are a local celebrity, looks like.
    So happy to see a new video from you; it means that you are well, and everything is ok.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We were glad we could get back to the coast to make this video for everyone. :)
      Small world when it comes to the sailing community!
      We will try our best to make some more videos and once we are back on the coast for good we will be able to make regular content again. :)

  • @joannelorenz2874
    @joannelorenz2874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She sure is yar! Congratulations! We hope to see him on the water. s/v Dolphin Dance.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and watch out for us on the water. :)

  • @srhintz
    @srhintz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous. Looks to be in great condition.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and we can tell she has been cared for and loved by the previous owners for the past 25 years! :)

  • @memule
    @memule 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Missed you guys so much! Glad all is well. Congratulations on Northern Dancer V! She is beautiful. So good to see the joyous smile on your face as you got away from the dock. Welcome back!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! So glad we could share this update!

  • @cliffharveysue5069
    @cliffharveysue5069 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from Catherine J HC 38- Montague Harbour. I am enjoying your videos and look forward to seeing new adventures. We’ll keep an eye out for you next summer. Welcome to the family.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello back and thank you from s/v Northern Dancer V. :). I said hello to you when I was on a mooring in Montague and you were at the park dock a month or so ago. We'll watch out for you as we continue to cruise around the area for the next little while. :)

  • @richardbender7384
    @richardbender7384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice! I’ve been following your vids and story. Best wishes for your continuing life voyage!

  • @jimvlahos1320
    @jimvlahos1320 ปีที่แล้ว

    The grin says it all at the (10 min mark)Cheers 🎉

  • @cnc75adventures49
    @cnc75adventures49 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome I’m excited for you 👍👍

  • @kevinbwillson4161
    @kevinbwillson4161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A Beauty wishing you all happy sailing Thanks for sharing

  • @glassman51
    @glassman51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice boat, BIG boat! I hope you Love bright work as much as you love your wife :-). Fairwinds

  • @Waldopepper1962
    @Waldopepper1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do not favor Facebook and refuse to use it so I had no idea. But may I say Welcome back Sir! I have missed you greatly.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, FB is not for everyone, but is is just another platform that we use to give more real time updates. Glad that we could finally share this update here for everyone of course as well! :)

  • @millzee60
    @millzee60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍👍👍👍👍Its a rare video that sees Alfy so excited. And so much headroom!

  • @ssmith954
    @ssmith954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, what a stunning boat, and so much character! What a great find, and will be a big step up in comfort for off-grid living. Can't wait to see the new adventures, and thanks as always for sharing!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We are glad we could share this update with everyone and excited to share many more adventures on the water with Northern Dancer V! :)

  • @CruisingTheCut
    @CruisingTheCut 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So good to have an update from you, thank you - and what an absolutely beautiful boat! Wow. No wonder you both look so happy. I wish you all the best for many wonderful adventure aboard.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! We are so glad we could finally give an update as to what has happened in our lives. Always happy when I am on a boat, but maybe my smile was a little bigger this trip! ha Hope you are staying well and safe!

    • @SVELFARO
      @SVELFARO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cruising the cut. Be nice if you came over for a visit to vancouver as well. have you ever been?

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SVELFARO If David comes to Vancouver I'll definitely get him out sailing for a change from opening and closing canal locks. ;)

    • @SVELFARO
      @SVELFARO 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lifeislikesailing sure we would go with our boat as well.

    • @CruisingTheCut
      @CruisingTheCut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      SV. EL FARO It’s long been on my wish list! I want to do the (ok, I know it’s classic tourist stuff) Rocky Mountaineer train trip as well as look around Vancouver. It’ll happen for sure one day, and I will be delighted to see you all 😀

  • @BeRaaad
    @BeRaaad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the new boat, looks comfortable.

  • @niccat7051
    @niccat7051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow 🤩 thats a lot of boat!!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      She sure is a lot more compared to Moonshine! ha

  • @ProudMary53
    @ProudMary53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She's beautiful. What a great looking boat. Plenty of beautiful memories to be made sailing her.
    CONGRATULATIONS .
    Cheers Pete

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Pete! We are very excited to make many cruising memories on the BC coast and beyond! :)

  • @grakkerful
    @grakkerful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No other channel has the eye for such beautiful shots. Just amazing framing.

  • @mr.slawomirl.7729
    @mr.slawomirl.7729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! She is a beautiful ship. I love that classic look. The brass fittings and port holes, teak, woderful woodwork... Brings the feeling of that bygone era of tallships.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We love the classic look as well and when on board she sure feels like a ship. :)

  • @StormSignal
    @StormSignal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not sure I have ever seen such a deeply happy smile on your face as when you describe your new boat @14:23 Alfy.
    Congratulations to all 3 of you on what I am sure will be a deeply rewarding union.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and yes for sure these are exciting times ahead for us! :)

  • @richardgeere7483
    @richardgeere7483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow what a beautiful boat you guy’s. It harkens back to a by-gone era. It will keep you busy just polishing/cleaning the teakwood. 😊

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      We sure love the lines and all the features of this boat. Good thing I really enjoy varnishing and polishing. :)

    • @richardgeere7483
      @richardgeere7483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Life is Like Sailing Well that’s a good thing, you will be in your element I think.

  • @ojibway3
    @ojibway3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Thanksgiving guys, Your new ship is beautiful and I'm glad your safe & sound..
    God bless & stay safe brother.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy Thanksgiving and thank you! Stay safe as well!

  • @Al.W7263
    @Al.W7263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good to hear from you again. Glad you kept your head down. Fine looking boat... Gorgeous.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So great to be back and we are glad that we could give everyone a quick update and look at the new boat. :)

  • @svcheekysoceanmiles8522
    @svcheekysoceanmiles8522 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    AAAAAWWWWW Alfy.......We can see how stoked you both are!!!...The wait must have been hell!!!...Well done, she's beautiful. I guess this leads to a different cruising chapter. This is true offshore pedigree!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! It was a long wait to finally get to see her and we are excited to get back to the coast to start exploring with her!

  • @valde2707
    @valde2707 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, this boat is really nice !!!

  • @albertalakeland
    @albertalakeland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful boat. Cheers!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! :)

    • @albertalakeland
      @albertalakeland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lifeislikesailing Did you buy this vessel sight unseen?
      If so I it would be great to see a future video of how you went through the process. Did you rely on a surveyor, etc? Living in the North I find it difficult to coordinate such a purchase.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@albertalakeland We did buy it sight unseen and I actually bought Moonshine sight unseen almost ten years ago as well. We could talk about the process on another episode for sure. :)

  • @michaelknauer5873
    @michaelknauer5873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice glad you are back in joy your videos love the boat can't wait for your new adventures

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it and we are looking forward to making more content with the new boat. :)

  • @donb4386
    @donb4386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congrats on the new boat. She’s a beauty! Cutter rig, double ender, classic lines with wonderful craftsmanship throughout. Clearly she’s been looked after.
    I love the teak, but oh my the maintenance.
    You two will be very comfortable on this one. Enjoy!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We are very excited to learn all the systems and how to sail this boat compared to our sloop rig on Moonshine.
      Good thing I enjoy maintenance! ha

  • @SteveWrightNZ
    @SteveWrightNZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She's gorgeous. Wonderful to see you two again!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Glad we could share this update with everyone!

  • @verynearlyaboutsailing8114
    @verynearlyaboutsailing8114 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Three separate heating systems! What a great looking boat - inside and out. I bet you can't wait to take her out for a long voyage.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, having 3 ways to heat the boat is a nice feature for this part of the world! We can't wait to get some longer distances under the keel for sure!

  • @bertski60
    @bertski60 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great to see you back on YT.
    i'm no sailor but she's a beauty. the craftsmanship is very obvious.
    and i love the name "northern dancer". very canadian.
    looking forward to seeing her sails up.
    thanks....much enjoyed.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We are very excited to get to know her and love all the fine work that the HC is known for. Looking forward to getting out for more than one night next time! ha

  • @whammond511
    @whammond511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s beautiful inside and out!! Can’t wait to see her with her sails full billowed!! Congratulations on achieving one of your dreams!!

  • @rickscarandbike4834
    @rickscarandbike4834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations, that is a beautiful boat!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! :)

    • @rickscarandbike4834
      @rickscarandbike4834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm shopping for a sailboat as well to liveaboard and that HC 43 is perfect! Great find.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickscarandbike4834 Good luck with the search! :)

  • @svcrucible8303
    @svcrucible8303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice boat! i was on a hans christian 38, i couldn't believe the teak work on it. good luck with the new boat and hope you find a worthy home for moonshine.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! They sure do fine workmanship on these HCs. We even found the original paperwork from 1979 that had the master shipwright signing off on the build. :)
      We hope to find the right owners for Moonshine, that is more important to us than a quick sell. :)

  • @sysarila
    @sysarila 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can see why you are so happy, the boat looks like a floating cottage! Thanks for sharing.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed this one and yes it is very easy to be happy on Northern Dancer V. :)

  • @TheXvonatik
    @TheXvonatik 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm Happy for you Al !! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @beachbum333
    @beachbum333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations. She is beautiful.
    May she grant you smooth safe sailing for many years.
    Good to see you, stay safe. Peace.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We are excited to explore the coast with her! Fair winds to you. :)

  • @privateerinvestor2773
    @privateerinvestor2773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful boat ready for many happy adventures. Great to see a video from you again.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and we are excited to make new adventures on her! :)

  • @SCCFORUM
    @SCCFORUM 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning.

  • @billholcomb2730
    @billholcomb2730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations - Northern Dancer V is beautiful. You've got to be pretty pleased with her.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We are very happy with our decision to get Northern Dancer V! :)

  • @peterarobinson2469
    @peterarobinson2469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It does my heart good to know that we will be enjoying more cruising adventures from you two!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are excited to get back to the coast full time so we can share our future adventures aboard Northern Dancer V!

  • @danp7399
    @danp7399 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    beautiful
    Congratulations for us non-facebook people it sure is good to see you back again

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad we could finally share the update here for everyone. :)

  • @LifeinaNutshell
    @LifeinaNutshell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s so weird to watch your walk through Northern Dancer as Nutshell is identical. It’s as if you are walking through our boat.
    You look very happy. Lots of smiles.
    Wait till you get her sailing in a storm. She will look after you like Nutshell looks after us.
    They are amazing boats.
    Cheers M&W

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet that was odd to watch! ha Very happy that we have acquired this boat as I have dreamed of getting a Hans Christian 43T for some time! Looking forward to getting out for more time on the water to learn more about her handling in various conditions! :) Alfy & Devlin

  • @massoud999
    @massoud999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool to see you back.
    You were missed.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have missed making the videos and are excited to share future adventures on Northern Dancer V. :)

  • @nena4215
    @nena4215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, what a beautiful boat, I’m sure you will be very happy on board, congratulations!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We are excited to learn the new boat and share future adventures on her with everyone! :)

  • @brucemcintyre6619
    @brucemcintyre6619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great boat! Our family owned this vessel for many years in the 90's. I helped my Dad sail it to Mexico where my parents lived aboard while down there before sailing back to Vancouver. It's been through and handled many a storm offshore very well (something like 17 tons in the keel, slow boat but very stable in heavy seas). We upgraded the electrical and all other systems extensively at that time and I think I know every nook and cranny there is on this boat as I crawled into places you had to be a pretzel to get into! Even had to go up in a bosun's chair up the main mast (65' above water line) offshore in 20 foot swells as the halyard clevis on the genoa tore at the top of the sail.
    BTW, when we bought it the prior owner was Fraser Heston (the Movie Producer who's father is Charlton Heston the actor). Apprently he had this one in Vancouver and an identical one in LA.
    We installed one of the first GPS systems available to consumers at that time (crazy expensive) and all you got was a digital display that told you your latitude and longitude and you had to plot those on your chart manually. We had a sextant as a back up in case it went down as we sailed as this was during desert storm push into Iraq and the US Army demilitarized the GPS system at that point so troops on the ground had super accurate locations as they were not that accurate before then and we didn't know if they'd block access at some point. (the US didn't have enough military coded GPS units so they provided consumer based GPS receivers to the troops during the invasion.
    If someone knows the current Owners personally, I'd ask a favour that they pass on my information to them as my Dad whom is 84 and has dementia, but still has his old memories about the boat and I'd love to chat with them about the boat if they are open to doing so as sailing this boat and their time in Mexico was my Dad's dream come true (prior 36' Chriscraft and a 36' sailboat). My name is Bruce McIntyre. Thank you!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Bruce, we are the owners of Northern Dancer V and so great to hear that your family owner her previously. We have been documenting our sailing adventures on the BC coast for many years now here on our LIFE IS LIKE SAILING channel, but nearly all of our cruising has been with our 1982 C&C 34. We purchased Northern Dancer V last year and we loved learning about the vessel's history. Your parents must be Arlene and Warren? They provided the previous owner with so many original documents and we even have a document that has your parents inked signatures.
      I'd be happy to call you and have a chat about ND5 and fill you in on our future plans for her. Alfy & Devlin

    • @brucemcintyre6619
      @brucemcintyre6619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lifeislikesailing
      Hello Alfi & Devlin, thank you for replying to my post!
      Yes Arlene and Warren are indeed my parents. Not surprised if there was a plethora of documents. My Dad was an Engineer and was an extreme record keeper before his recent medical challenges. My Dad was very fastidious and focussed on the little details and as such the teak and mahogany was in full glory when we owned this boat (it was in terrible shape and not well cared for when they bought it).
      You’re going to love it!
      I have some photos that I can scan and send to you and in addition Mom and Dad have lots of photos in there collection that I can get them to dig up. I even have an old VHS tape of our voyage offshore when we repositioned the boat to Mexico. Some sketchy stretches along the way especially in storms but tons of awesome times. Our children loved to go on the boat especially when we’d visit M&D in Mexico or in local waters (they are 34 and 36 now)
      Yes, I’d love to chat with you when you can. I’ll post my cell here for you to write it down and I’d love to chat about her with you.
      Cheers Bruce

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brucemcintyre6619 That is great and it would be great to see some old photos! I have your number and will contact you soon. Alfy

  • @philippevanhems1321
    @philippevanhems1321 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy to see you again! Very nice boat, lucky you! Have great sailing times.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and we are glad that we could share this update with everyone! Looking forward to sharing future adventures onboard Norther Dancer V. :)

  • @littlewingpsc27
    @littlewingpsc27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have a very nice Hans Christian. I love those sailboats, all the sizes, such a classic style. Wish you the best with her.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We love the boat and I have loved this make and model for many years. We are very excited to continue exploring the coast with her. :)

  • @Andre-hi9xn
    @Andre-hi9xn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No wonder you think the sailboat is heavy... You being fatter! Ka ka ka(like me)! Now, seriously, you still don't realize how much you're gonna fall in love with that sailboat! Yes, they're really good, very well built, extremely comfortable, and definitely storm proof. Of course, I only wish you great and fabulous adventures! I'm not one of the 23 jealous people who put the "I don't like" button!) Keep safe, because the damn pandemic is far from over (at least here in the "old world".
    kind regards.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha, yes I am sure we are going to love ND5 more and more as time goes on! I appreciate that kind comments and I definitely don't sweat the haters and there is an amazing community here and we appreciate everyone's supportive comments. :) Stay safe and hoping for things to improve for us all soon! :)

    • @Andre-hi9xn
      @Andre-hi9xn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny, google spies didn't want me to answer! I charged to answer and they sent me to the suggestions they want me to see, and never what I want!!! It's okay, I'm stubborn and I write for the second time anyway! OK, without a doubt that these sailboats have an exceptional design, some deadly lines of beautiful, an exceptional manufacture, and are proof of tesmpestades! it is ideal for those who live in the great lakes (Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean)! from what I've seen, I think your sailboat just needs a radical cleaning/inspection, not forgetting to clean the water tanks and disel, to clean, only use white vinegar, is old school and cleans everything, is not toxic, does not destroy the skin, wood, vidors, refrigerators, freezers, etc. da para tudo, CANADA? One day I will return, a few years ago I made a promise in Inuvik:"One day I will return, but by the sea!"If everything goes according to my plan, in 5 years I cross the lake brande of the Atlantic towards Halifax, then I go up the coast to the other side! I've made coast to coast by land, now it's by the sea! Well, in this case it's even two! Canada is not peqeno! our Australian friends say they have a big backyard, but the Canadians' backyard is much bigger!!!! Eh eh eh Keek safe, the plague that came from China is stubborn to end.

  • @barbroevanderlindquist4128
    @barbroevanderlindquist4128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, wath a comback your new boat is splendid! There are lots of room for you all familys and critters to! Hope you ceep her in orginal shape! New adventures i site in the future i hope! Barbro Sweden!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We are excited to continue our adventures on the BC coast with Northern Dancer V!

  • @vingreensill
    @vingreensill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great to see you both again.

  • @joanne5234
    @joanne5234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful boat Alfy, so much brightwork! My hands hurt admiring it! Congratulations!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Good thing I love maintenance! ha

  • @gacastro
    @gacastro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a beautiful boat! Congratulations! Glad to see your video pop up in my subscription queue.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! So glad we could share this update! :)

  • @GOIN2LIVE
    @GOIN2LIVE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you guys are back :) Congrates on the new adventure :)

  • @rifatsele2908
    @rifatsele2908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow,, congratulations with your new boat. What a magnificent piece of art. Enjoy it in good health

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! She sure does feel like a work of art. :)

  • @marklefevre3476
    @marklefevre3476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I believe it was a video of yours that introduced me to Hans Christian boats. If I'm remembering correctly, you visited some friends on the west coast trip that have one. They're just beautiful, and the Northern Dancer V is a stunning example. I'm thrilled for you!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yes, that was James and Angela's boat when we stopped to see them at Lagoon Cove Marina. That was Devlin's first experience with a Hans Christian as well. The craftsmanship really is stunning when you get to see one up close and personal. We are very happy with the move to Northern Dancer V. :)

  • @SailingTeez
    @SailingTeez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous sailboat! Nice to have you guys back👍. We missed you 😎

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! So glad we could share this update with everyone! :)

  • @WakeforMe
    @WakeforMe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a magnificent example of an HC. Beautiful. Congrats!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We are very excited to start exploring with her!

  • @chuckhoover5269
    @chuckhoover5269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is so very great to see you via video once more! We have missed you! Your new boat is beautiful. We look forward to more videos soon!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you enjoyed it and we are very happy that we could finally share this update! Also looking forward to sharing many more adventures on Northern Dancer V with everyone. :)

  • @jamesb3321
    @jamesb3321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome back Alphy and Devlin
    What a gorgeous boat congrats you two
    Stay safe

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We are glad we could finally share this update! Stay safe as well. :)

  • @catspaw3815
    @catspaw3815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @10:00 - Definitely the most advanced case of smile-itis I've ever seen. Stage four.
    Congratulations...there is no hope for recovery

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We sure to love our Northern Dancer V and will be smiling for a long time! ha

  • @TOOMENETOYS
    @TOOMENETOYS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Beautiful vessel ! I love Moonshine but you upgraded nicely ! Good seeing you back at the helm .

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! We sure do love Moonshine, but needed a vessel that will meet some of our long term plans better. :)

  • @johnmccormick175
    @johnmccormick175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!..Absolutely beautiful,love it! Congratulations Alfy and Devlin ! Thanks for sharing i'm green with envy :-)...stay safe folks.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! So glad we could share this update and we are excited to get back to the coast full time so we can start exploring this amazing area with her!

  • @paule4696
    @paule4696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congratulations! What a beautiful boat. Looking forward to following your adventures on her.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and so glad we could share this update. :)

  • @brianhenry5834
    @brianhenry5834 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alfi, Devlin, she looks great, so glad you are enjoying her. Take care Brian and Chris

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Brian and Chris!
      Devlin just told me she received an email from you earlier tonight and we were just about to read it together. So funny with the timing because I was just telling Devlin the other day that I wanted to send a message to you both to check in, say hello and pass on a Fall/Winter update. :)
      Alfy & Devlin (email reply coming soon) :)

  • @markrobertshaw2781
    @markrobertshaw2781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Alfie what a stunning boat. You guys are so lucky. Can’t wait to see more.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We feel very blessed to have acquired her and looking forward to sharing more adventures aboard. :)

  • @dmack1827
    @dmack1827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just mentioned to my wife that LILS has gone quiet. Now I have to tell her you bought my favorite boat. Congratulations, Alfy.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We have been itching to get this boat tour episode up, but with everything that has happened this year we were held up. This make and model is also my favourite as well! :)

    • @dmack1827
      @dmack1827 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lifeislikesailing The HC will be a faithful friend. They aren't the cheapest to maintain but worth every penny. The buyer of Moonshine will get an incredible boat. You really kept it in nice shape and made some great choices on upgrades. Now you have a fine classic cruiser and a pretty fast one considering the displacement. When is your tour in Yellowknife done?

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dmack1827 Very sad to have to see Moonshine go, but excited to start our new chapter. about a year and a half left for our commitment here in the north then back to the coast!

  • @mainewoods5409
    @mainewoods5409 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous!!! So happy for you both. Let the adventures begin!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! We are very excited to get back to the coast to begin our next chapter and share many more future adventures aboard Northern Dancer V. :)

  • @lenardfavell810
    @lenardfavell810 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Holy! Been a long long time. So happy to have you back! Omg two of my fav people😁. Missed you.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes it has been far too long and we are excited to share our adventures once we are back on the coast again! :)

  • @marklong8608
    @marklong8608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats to you both. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! So glad you enjoy following along and we are happy that we could share this update. :)

  • @tomaswest6541
    @tomaswest6541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful boat. Long may you sail in her. Congratulations.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! We are excited to start this next chapter!

  • @SeanRWilson
    @SeanRWilson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats! She's a beautiful boat and looks to be in great shape. Enjoy!

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and yes, she sure is in great shape. She had the same loving owners for the past 25 years! :)

  • @vraymond108
    @vraymond108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats you two. Looks like a very fine boat and one you can enjoy for the rest of your lives.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you and yes this is the long term boat for sure. :)

  • @Jin-pt4en
    @Jin-pt4en 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, beautiful, cant wait for your future adventures.

  • @W4ABN
    @W4ABN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great to see you again. Love the new boat. That's the kind of style I'd get if I got a larger boat.

    • @lifeislikesailing
      @lifeislikesailing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and glad to share this update with everyone! I have loved this make and model for some time and still getting used to the fact that she is ours. :)