I totally agree with everything you said about living and enjoying life on a sailing yacht. Its not about racing its about comfort and safety on the sea. I did some sailing in the early 70's, we never tied up at a dock, so much better to sit on anchor, enjoy our privacy. Sailed the Bahamas and Caribbean and later went to England and sailed back to the Caribbean. We were bare bones, no radar, no GPS ahaha we had a compass , sextant and a few charts and radio direction finder ahahha, its was so simple. We were able to enjoy our life style without having to spend time repairing something all the time. we kept it simple. Happy sailing to both of you. Thanks for the tour or your ship, I seldom see a sailing yacht on you tube that just seems so right.
Immediately recognised the design, and enjoyed watching this. I ran a company called Windboats, and we built many of my good friend Peter Ibold's designs in ferro-cement. He was a delightful man, and a gifted naval architect, and tBlown Away is a fine example of his work. God bless her and those who sail in her.
My dad had one of your boats, an endurance 35. Absolute tank of a boat. My father kept it in Uruguay and used it to sail to the Falklands, St Helena and South Georgia. He joked that he was well aquainted with most submerged rocks around South Georgia. The boat brought him back every time, and I believe it's still sailing with new owners in Southern Chile nowadays.
Love your run down of your beautiful boat. I am currently on process of buying a 1985 42 foot Sailboat and could not agree more with your assessment of the sailing life and the minimal approach necessary to truly sail. Look forward to watching your videos.
The more material things I got rid of, the more free I felt. It might surprise some how little you need to experience a wonderful life. Thank you for showing us your beautiful boat and lifestyle.
I used to deckhand on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers when I retired from the army. I’d spend 28 days on the boat and 14 off. It’s what got me hooked on wanting to live on the water. I even once traveled to Digby Nova Scotia and hopped on a scallop boat. I loved it so much that I traveled to Dutch Harbor to try to catch a job on a crab boat but had no luck. 😢
I've watched many sailing / cruising videos on TH-cam over the years. I must say that, Ian and Natalie, you are as to close to being "Masters of the Watery Universe" as I've seen here. You possess the proper attitude about every aspect of sailing and living onboard. Plus you've got an amazing boat! Wow Wow!
Hi mike Thank you very much for your kind words , thats much appreciated , we were both a little wary of being interviewed but Dylan just let us chat about our lives and our boat sonit flowed very easily.
Great setup. All the natural light inside is fantastic. Grinding on the offshore platforms for a few years is a great way to build up a nestegg for this kind of lifestyle. 🤘
Great boat. 44' is a perfect size liveaboard if you can afford it. Looks super comfortable and well maintained. I love the forward workshop and the galley berth! I lived many years on a 33'. Thanks for sharing your boat with us!
I have been binge watching the great stories and beautiful videos of The Cruising Kiwis and absolutely love them! I'm looking for the next sailing channel to watch as well so thought I'd check out yours!
He's bought this on the cheap from Ireland and put his skills to work and reaping the rewards. Ppl with a ton of money could buy a nice boat and not know how to fix anything onboard. This is the reason he's been a success I believe.
Correct sir I paid bottom dollar for the boat in Ireland and knew I’d have to repair a lot of the hull as it was covered in rust blisters. I spent 9 months under a tarp in a run down boat yard welding new plates into the hull. I then self taught myself some simple joinery to replace the Interior sections that I had to cut out to get to the steel in the first place. I did t then nor do I now have a ton of money so do 99% of all repairs to the boat including all the canvas work , I bought a good sewing machine and taught myself to sew , the canvas work you see in beige is all new , done during lockdown. The interior vinyl and ceilings were done the year before by ourselves using basic equipment and just putting in the hours. Thanks for watching.
@@SVBlownAway great reply 👍 in one of my vids I'm onboard my 36ft seawind catamaran washed up on the bank. I swapped a 3k trailer sailer for her , fixed her up and swapped for a rundown house here in OZ. Now fixing that up!! Haha life's great and has so many twists and turns when you're not rooted to a job and have the freedom of using your hands and brain. Good luck on your adventures 👍
@@SVBlownAway it would have been interesting to see more of that creative craftsmanship process in this video. There is a yt channel called sailing cloudy bay where it seems like the retired Siemens engineer enjoys retrofitting his boat more than cruising. But it’s very interesting to watch craftsman at work.
@@andre1987eph hiya. This video was done by Florb as an interview - If you look us up on you tube we have a whole heap of videos that go into greater detail the numerous repairs and sailing we have done and recorded on you tube. Thanks Ian
Wow just love the boat , Great cruseing im sure. very interesting layout. I spent may years as skipper engineer on large vessels up to 105 feet steel schooner, until a dry dock accident forced retirement. So true for work and sailing, cant beat live a boards in my book . Good luck and may passages to come.
Enjoyed the video, thank you for sharing this. A fantastic setup you have there, clearly worked hard to get it looking that way. I love the layout you've created, a true livaboard. 👍
Wow just absolutely amazing the boat that you have. What a great job the both of you have done to create this vessel, you both have been an inspiration for me to get my own vessel ,thank you so much for this video. Be safe and be inspired.
Hi. Thank you for the kind words , the friend I mention in the video that passed away …. His nickname was “Hawkeye” amd his boat was called the same , good luck with your adventure , see you out there !
Yes there can be an element of terror, we have had numerous encounters with hurricane strength winds that have left us shaking, but you learn how to handle the fear and the situation and come out the back of it stronger and i think a more humble person as well , nature is both beautiful and scarey
@@andrewkitchenuk 80% of the storage on the boat is either sailing related and used for operating the boat or maintenance related and used to repair the boat.
Wow, so interesting the way you’re layout is set up with the saloon as the berth area. What a unique vessel, would love to see it sail with the Ketch-rigging.
Hi Michael The boat interior is pretty much a one off , it wouldn’t suit everyone but for us she is home , I made her a deal twenty years ago , if she takes care of me , I’ll take care of her , so far it’s been a good deal for both of us 😃 Our next video on S/V Blownaway will be out soon and will have some sailing with full sail up
Im so impressed. A regular guy doesn't get this without years or backbreaking work . Im also a lil jealous. I wish i could do this n charter passengers for extra money
Regarding your supplement sponsor, when I became certified in nutrition at Cornell University, one of the core principles that was drilled into me was, ''supplements are not a panacea for good health.'' It's much better to get our nutrients from whole foods and fortunately magnesium is abundant in açaí, apples, apricots, artichokes, avocados, bananas, beans, beets, broccoli, cacao/chocolate, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chlorella, coconuts, corn, dandelion greens, dates, fenugreek, figs, garlic, grains, grapefruit, grapes, green leafy vegetables, hemp, lemons, lentils, mangoes, mushrooms, nuts, oranges, paprika, parsley, peaches, pears, peppers, pineapples, plums, prunes, seeds, spirulina, sprouts, squash, strawberries, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, watermelons, wheat, and wheatgrass.
Might be a great? idea to put a Snake plant (high oxygen producing plant[s]) inside. They generate O2 especially at night and google says even remove chemicals in the air - there's also the aesthetics of course 😊 add: grow tomatoes on deck 😊
Great boat. I have a question. We started anchoring out full-time since Dec, so it's been about 4 months. How often do you pull up your chain/anchors for cleaning/inspection in the off-season while anchored out?
Hiya. We are moving around a lot so seldom get any growth , the one time we did when it was time to leave I took the anchor off the chain and used the dinghy to drag the chain around on the sand in the shallows. We check over the anchor gear for problems as it comes on board , we change the chain around five years on primary anchor
Hi there! Nice presentation and answering a lot of questions for me. Could you please help guide me for a future idea I have to spend the winters in the Mediterranean/Canaries on a 40'€ sailing boat? We like to skip the Swedish winters and are lucky enough to have a summerhouse that suits our summer needs at home. I guess most people does the opposite, staying on a boat summertime and put it on the hard wintertime. Is it a naive idea about the weather being good enough wintertime and whats the price for hauling the boat and storing it onshore? Would you recommend sharing it with someone doing the opposite season? Thank you very much and have a good spring!
Hi - Boat shares can and do work - however you have to find the right people and that's not very easy, imagine the engine fails and the repairs are 10,000 , you weren't the one on board, do you share the cost ? Its fraught with problems legally as well , insurance can be hard to obtain etc . Boat of that size storage ashore including crane and yearly antifouling will vary but here in greece probably around 2/3 k per six months..
Ha ha. I use the PS during lockdown in Greece , my adult sons are both in the uk , we play COD when we have access to WiFi , nice way to pass an evening chatting and laughing , it’s as close to a normal conversation as is possible. Thank you 🙏
Such a boat is quite a fortune to acquire. I am wondering how did you start. what kind of income you generate if you don't work ? Boat M&R are expensive. So, I guess it not evident for younger people to choose such a life style.
I’m not sure what you’d pay nowadays , I bought her as a fixer upper , best way to get something similar is visit local boatyards for boats that have been abandoned or neglected
From someone who has never been on a sailboat. Where do I start? I have a dream to live on a boat like this, where is the starting point? I’m 30 years old!
Id start by some sailing lessons , to be sure that you enjoy sailing and then start trawling the internet to find a boat that you like the look of and suits your needs depending on location etc
sailing lessons then voluntary crewing on regular weekend amateur racing competitions organized by the local yacht club. They race regularly as a past time so there's always a demand for crews. -once your skilled and ready to buy a boat the sailors of the yacht club you befriended will help you find your dream boat..
How much does it cost to float out on ancchor at the Greek bay? you mentoned 6k euros for a year at the actual marina, i assume its much cheaper to be out in the bay?
There is a cruising tax in Greece called an ETepai. For us at 14 meters it is €113 per month - there are no other direct charges for anchoring , it’s free. The town docks sometimes make a small charge of less than €10 per night and there are dedicated marinas if you have the money to spend in them.
@@Invertmini1212 hiya. Greece has a cruising tax but other than that there are no charges for being on anchor. There is necessary documentation , insurance etc
@@SVBlownAway Yup .. I try to keep the UK DIY ⛵ Wombling crowd sharing the knowledge. Chasing currents are closest to me when they're at home ..there back in Spain and have just Splashed ready for this year.
Wow, what was that? While watching a video about living on board a sailboat, suddenly Jesus pops up and talks about Magnesium for building muscles. Man I‘m quite surprised now. That did not fit together by any means. 😂
I totally agree with everything you said about living and enjoying life on a sailing yacht. Its not about racing its about comfort and safety on the sea. I did some sailing in the early 70's, we never tied up at a dock, so much better to sit on anchor, enjoy our privacy. Sailed the Bahamas and Caribbean and later went to England and sailed back to the Caribbean. We were bare bones, no radar, no GPS ahaha we had a compass , sextant and a few charts and radio direction finder ahahha, its was so simple. We were able to enjoy our life style without having to spend time repairing something all the time. we kept it simple. Happy sailing to both of you. Thanks for the tour or your ship, I seldom see a sailing yacht on you tube that just seems so right.
Thank you sir , welcome on board - sounds like you had an adventure !
Immediately recognised the design, and enjoyed watching this. I ran a company called Windboats, and we built many of my good friend Peter Ibold's designs in ferro-cement. He was a delightful man, and a gifted naval architect, and tBlown Away is a fine example of his work. God bless her and those who sail in her.
We have met a few wind boat owners
My dad had one of your boats, an endurance 35. Absolute tank of a boat. My father kept it in Uruguay and used it to sail to the Falklands, St Helena and South Georgia. He joked that he was well aquainted with most submerged rocks around South Georgia. The boat brought him back every time, and I believe it's still sailing with new owners in Southern Chile nowadays.
Awesome couple ! So neat and tidy the Sailboat has been taken care of with tender loving care!
Thank you
Love your run down of your beautiful boat. I am currently on process of buying a 1985 42 foot Sailboat and could not agree more with your assessment of the sailing life and the minimal approach necessary to truly sail. Look forward to watching your videos.
Hi Shawn
Welcome on board sir
The more material things I got rid of, the more free I felt. It might surprise some how little you need to experience a wonderful life. Thank you for showing us your beautiful boat and lifestyle.
It’s been a pleasure. Thank you
I used to deckhand on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers when I retired from the army. I’d spend 28 days on the boat and 14 off. It’s what got me hooked on wanting to live on the water. I even once traveled to Digby Nova Scotia and hopped on a scallop boat. I loved it so much that I traveled to Dutch Harbor to try to catch a job on a crab boat but had no luck. 😢
Keep chasing those dreams
I've watched many sailing / cruising videos on TH-cam over the years. I must say that, Ian and Natalie, you are as to close to being "Masters of the Watery Universe" as I've seen here. You possess the proper attitude about every aspect of sailing and living onboard. Plus you've got an amazing boat! Wow Wow!
Hi mike
Thank you very much for your kind words , thats much appreciated , we were both a little wary of being interviewed but Dylan just let us chat about our lives and our boat sonit flowed very easily.
14:45 A workshop! Expecting an chainlocker :-) Wow, if only I could fit a workshop om my boat....
I wouldn't be without it
Thank you Natalie & Ian, for showing us your boat and lifestyle. It’s what us landlubbers dream about but cannot make the break. Good luck 🇦🇺
Hi Geoffrey
Thank you for watching and commenting , it’s not an easy transition from land life but with patience and a cause it becomes easier.
Great video!! i like the fact that we get a chance to learn more about these two, and see where their roots are and how they got where they are.
Hiya Michael
Glad you enjoyed Dylan’s portrayal of us and our lifestyle , we were very happy with the video.
What a live we can create!
I like the 2/5 mindset above the 5/2 thinking.
Life’s too short any other way 😀
Great setup. All the natural light inside is fantastic. Grinding on the offshore platforms for a few years is a great way to build up a nestegg for this kind of lifestyle. 🤘
Thank you - we love our lifestyle and happy we can share the alternatives with other people.
Great to hear your back story & details of your floating home
My pleasure. Thanks for watching
I’m “blown away” that’s my dream yacht right there. Awesome!
Thanks for that 😃
I love tbis everything perfect. I love how brave and hardy these ppl are to do this cause its nothing but hard work .
Thank you
Solid set up and like the Hedoniste 44. Very nice !
Cheers
I’m really digging this lifestyle. Hopefully someday I’ll be out there. Patiently waiting. 🇺🇸
When you break the chains you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner
Great boat. 44' is a perfect size liveaboard if you can afford it. Looks super comfortable and well maintained. I love the forward workshop and the galley berth! I lived many years on a 33'. Thanks for sharing your boat with us!
Thank you for watching and commenting
I have been binge watching the great stories and beautiful videos of The Cruising Kiwis and absolutely love them! I'm looking for the next sailing channel to watch as well so thought I'd check out yours!
Welcome on board , we post videos most Tuesdays, not as polished as the cruising KIwi's but we do our best.
Sorry Ian for your loss of your friend.
Lovely Irish boat 😁
Thank you 🙏
Amazing boat tour! Love the dedicated workshop space! I NEED that on our sailboat.
To many people concentrate on cabins and berths when you live on the boat full time you need more than empty beds , I love my little workshop 😃
@@SVBlownAway
To many people, the shop is a priority.
He's bought this on the cheap from Ireland and put his skills to work and reaping the rewards. Ppl with a ton of money could buy a nice boat and not know how to fix anything onboard.
This is the reason he's been a success I believe.
Correct sir
I paid bottom dollar for the boat in Ireland and knew I’d have to repair a lot of the hull as it was covered in rust blisters. I spent 9 months under a tarp in a run down boat yard welding new plates into the hull.
I then self taught myself some simple joinery to replace the Interior sections that I had to cut out to get to the steel in the first place.
I did t then nor do I now have a ton of money so do 99% of all repairs to the boat including all the canvas work , I bought a good sewing machine and taught myself to sew , the canvas work you see in beige is all new , done during lockdown.
The interior vinyl and ceilings were done the year before by ourselves using basic equipment and just putting in the hours.
Thanks for watching.
@@SVBlownAway great reply 👍 in one of my vids I'm onboard my 36ft seawind catamaran washed up on the bank. I swapped a 3k trailer sailer for her , fixed her up and swapped for a rundown house here in OZ. Now fixing that up!! Haha life's great and has so many twists and turns when you're not rooted to a job and have the freedom of using your hands and brain. Good luck on your adventures 👍
@@SVBlownAway it would have been interesting to see more of that creative craftsmanship process in this video. There is a yt channel called sailing cloudy bay where it seems like the retired Siemens engineer enjoys retrofitting his boat more than cruising. But it’s very interesting to watch craftsman at work.
@@andre1987eph hiya. This video was done by Florb as an interview - If you look us up on you tube we have a whole heap of videos that go into greater detail the numerous repairs and sailing we have done and recorded on you tube.
Thanks
Ian
@@oliverhill84 hiya. Thank you and good luck with your ventures.
Respect! Wonderfull humble people and simply true masters as humans on the planet! such a rare thing today.
Thank you
Ian's got a Playstation setup!
Bro has his priorities in line!
Cheers mate. 🍻
Playing COD with my sons back in the UK got me through two very strict lock C19 lock downs - we still play some evenings
Wow just love the boat , Great cruseing im sure. very interesting layout. I spent may years as skipper engineer on large vessels up to 105 feet steel schooner, until a dry dock accident forced retirement. So true for work and sailing, cant beat live a boards in my book . Good luck and may passages to come.
Thank you sir
Enjoyed the video, thank you for sharing this. A fantastic setup you have there, clearly worked hard to get it looking that way. I love the layout you've created, a true livaboard. 👍
Hi
That’s very kind thank you
You guys make a good team her with sailing experience and you with mechanical engineering background.
Thank You Andre
Greetings From Indoensia Fams, i love overland too
Hiya
Wow just absolutely amazing the boat that you have. What a great job the both of you have done to create this vessel, you both have been an inspiration for me to get my own vessel ,thank you so much for this video. Be safe and be inspired.
Hi. Thank you for the kind words , the friend I mention in the video that passed away ….
His nickname was “Hawkeye” amd his boat was called the same , good luck with your adventure , see you out there !
What a beautiful boat! Kudos to both of you for living your dreams!
Thank you Mira
Ideal boat. Looks massive on inside for a 44ft
Thank you
Liked, loved and subbed. Peace from the UK.
Welcome on board
What a gorgeous boat
Thank you 🙏
Great boat. It can be terrifying at times, but it's worth it. We love the simplicity of having minimal stuff. Fair winds!
Yes there can be an element of terror, we have had numerous encounters with hurricane strength winds that have left us shaking, but you learn how to handle the fear and the situation and come out the back of it stronger and i think a more humble person as well , nature is both beautiful and scarey
Hardly minimal stuff. 😂
@@andrewkitchenuk 80% of the storage on the boat is either sailing related and used for operating the boat or maintenance related and used to repair the boat.
Omg I didnt expect a PS3 haha you know this boat is awesome when it has gaming lol
COD let’s GO BABY
Well thought through and implemented
I can’t claim credit for the original design layout but we keep her as original as we can 😃
An honour to have access to your amazing life experience on water. M
Thank you
Awesome video, couple, and tour. Thanks for sharing! ✌🏻❤️
Thank you
Thank you 🙏
The music detracts from the video. Why do some people think more noise is better?
Well done chief,
You two compliment each other very much, Luv the shirts .
Steady your course, bravo 👍
I like some silence too.
I agree the music distract from what's being said
Impressive! Very impressive. You’ve got me as a subscriber.
Thank you. Welcome on board.
Thanks for the Video. My brother lived on a 35 foot ketch for many years and I saw that you couldn't have many hobbies because there's no room.
Yes hobbies can be an issue but we have such a rich and varied life there’s little time for normal hobbies 😀
Congratulations sailing ⛵
Beautiful sailing yacht.
Greetings from Hawaii islands
Thank you 🙏
Greetings across the miles from Greece
He makes it sounds so attainable
Hi Dylan - Love the video ! Really good editing - thank you
You have an amazing vessel! Your youtube ▶️ channel is worth a visit!
@@vpnconsult 🙏 thank you
Love the set up on your vessel!! Beautiful advice thanks for that... Thanks for sharing your lives with us and Fare winds an following sea's ✌🏼💗😊❣️
@@donnakawana thank you 🙏
Lol I'm admiring the boat, then see you have a TH-cam channel, so I come over, only to discover I'm already subbed. How did that happen? No clue
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing
Thank you
Wow, so interesting the way you’re layout is set up with the saloon as the berth area. What a unique vessel, would love to see it sail with the Ketch-rigging.
Hi Michael
The boat interior is pretty much a one off , it wouldn’t suit everyone but for us she is home , I made her a deal twenty years ago , if she takes care of me , I’ll take care of her , so far it’s been a good deal for both of us 😃
Our next video on S/V Blownaway will be out soon and will have some sailing with full sail up
Im so impressed. A regular guy doesn't get this without years or backbreaking work . Im also a lil jealous. I wish i could do this n charter passengers for extra money
Hi
Yes. A LOT of hard graft and sensible spending , chartering is difficult as a liveaboard.
Regarding your supplement sponsor, when I became certified in nutrition at Cornell University, one of the core principles that was drilled into me was, ''supplements are not a panacea for good health.'' It's much better to get our nutrients from whole foods and fortunately magnesium is abundant in açaí, apples, apricots, artichokes, avocados, bananas, beans, beets, broccoli, cacao/chocolate, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chlorella, coconuts, corn, dandelion greens, dates, fenugreek, figs, garlic, grains, grapefruit, grapes, green leafy vegetables, hemp, lemons, lentils, mangoes, mushrooms, nuts, oranges, paprika, parsley, peaches, pears, peppers, pineapples, plums, prunes, seeds, spirulina, sprouts, squash, strawberries, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, watercress, watermelons, wheat, and wheatgrass.
You are living the dream..
Lyrics from The Movement "When are you gonna wake up? You can't live life for the weekend" These beautiful people understand it
Love that line, gotta remind yourself of it constantly
All over it - thank you
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you
Home sweet home 😘
Thank you
Great vid...thank you for sharing...stay safe!
Thank you
Might be a great? idea to put a Snake plant (high oxygen producing plant[s]) inside. They generate O2 especially at night and google says even remove chemicals in the air - there's also the aesthetics of course 😊
add: grow tomatoes on deck 😊
Thanks for the ideas
Wow what a great setup! 👍👍👍
Thank you
Very nice sailboat
Thank you
Wow great couple an vessel... Hey magnesium yeah I am low... Love what your doing!!! ✌🏼💗😊❣️
Thank you 🙏
Great boat. I have a question. We started anchoring out full-time since Dec, so it's been about 4 months. How often do you pull up your chain/anchors for cleaning/inspection in the off-season while anchored out?
Hiya. We are moving around a lot so seldom get any growth , the one time we did when it was time to leave I took the anchor off the chain and used the dinghy to drag the chain around on the sand in the shallows.
We check over the anchor gear for problems as it comes on board , we change the chain around five years on primary anchor
⅘
2 weeks
I miss living on a sailboat.
Time to move back on board ?
beautiful boat, I really like your tiki mask guy. Thanks for sharing, I hope to sail into the sunset someday too!
Hiya
Thank you - the mask is from NZ
thanks
You are most welcome.
Thanks for sharing you guys experience. Enjoyed every moment. From Darwin N.T Australia. Cheets 15.4 2022
Hi Glenn
Thank you for watching and commenting , glad you enjoyed our video.
Beautiful ship 👍👍👍
Thank you
Awesome love it all the best 🙏🏽 🌞
Thank you
Nice boat, lovely dog.
Thank you
A “cutter rig ketch” that’s what I need to look around for.🤔
The sail plan gives you plenty of options for reducing sail easily when it picks up. Not many boats have it these days as it’s an expensive choice
Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦
🙏 thank you
what a great dog.
He is amazing. Thank you
A great experience.
Thank you
Awesome Yacht Tour very similar to Endurance Models but much better 👌
Hi. It’s the same designer but this is a steel hull
love your shop! looking to buy a boat and that is a selling point. thank you!
Fix everything yourself and save $$$$$
Simple Life......that is it..!!
As simple as we can make it 😀
Nice one
Thank you
Hi there! Nice presentation and answering a lot of questions for me. Could you please help guide me for a future idea I have to spend the winters in the Mediterranean/Canaries on a 40'€ sailing boat? We like to skip the Swedish winters and are lucky enough to have a summerhouse that suits our summer needs at home. I guess most people does the opposite, staying on a boat summertime and put it on the hard wintertime. Is it a naive idea about the weather being good enough wintertime and whats the price for hauling the boat and storing it onshore? Would you recommend sharing it with someone doing the opposite season? Thank you very much and have a good spring!
Hi - Boat shares can and do work - however you have to find the right people and that's not very easy, imagine the engine fails and the repairs are 10,000 , you weren't the one on board, do you share the cost ? Its fraught with problems legally as well , insurance can be hard to obtain etc .
Boat of that size storage ashore including crane and yearly antifouling will vary but here in greece probably around 2/3 k per six months..
That magnesium advertisement at the end, is incredibly offputting!
Outstanding video!!!!! You guys have it straight
Thank you 🙏
How lucky and privileged! Good “choices” for YOU! :-)
Thank you
Love the boat how much would this same boat set u back
I believe there are similar boats as projects for less than the cost of a vw camper
ps3 and ps4 !!!!!!!! letsgo captain
Ha ha. I use the PS during lockdown in Greece , my adult sons are both in the uk , we play COD when we have access to WiFi , nice way to pass an evening chatting and laughing , it’s as close to a normal conversation as is possible.
Thank you 🙏
the ad somewhat shoes that there is a TOTAL disconnect between the content and the ad... that was truly horrible - else wise: great video
Sorry the ad is not my doing and sponsorship keeps the videos rolling , appreciate your patience.
Such a boat is quite a fortune to acquire. I am wondering how did you start. what kind of income you generate if you don't work ? Boat M&R are expensive. So, I guess it not evident for younger people to choose such a life style.
Hiya
Just simple hard work and saving , not paying others to do what you can learn to do yourself and not buying useless things.
I was completely listening until I saw the Crazy Frog at 1:28
A gift from my kids many years ago, probably collectible now 😃
How much is a boat like that worth please?
I’m not sure what you’d pay nowadays , I bought her as a fixer upper , best way to get something similar is visit local boatyards for boats that have been abandoned or neglected
From someone who has never been on a sailboat. Where do I start? I have a dream to live on a boat like this, where is the starting point? I’m 30 years old!
Id start by some sailing lessons , to be sure that you enjoy sailing and then start trawling the internet to find a boat that you like the look of and suits your needs depending on location etc
sailing lessons then voluntary crewing on regular weekend amateur racing competitions organized by the local yacht club. They race regularly as a past time so there's always a demand for crews. -once your skilled and ready to buy a boat the sailors of the yacht club you befriended will help you find your dream boat..
How do the dog use the bathroom? A Cat use a litter box. Are they using doggy pad for the dog? What do they do with the trash? Just wondering.
We take the dog ashore regularly , trash goes ashore for recycling
Sorry, noob here. What did he call the rivet things that he uses to attach solar panels near the bow? Prescotts? Press-nuts?
These connectors are called tenax amd much stronger than press studs. Allows us to take the panels off and not worry about them flying away
@@SVBlownAway That's a cleverl little connector! I just watched a video showing how they work. I wasn't familiar with those; thanks.
Where I could buy that windlass Titan 001933, like you have? Can't find it on the Lofrans' website?
Hi it is available as a special order contact them directly they will help
How much does it cost to float out on ancchor at the Greek bay? you mentoned 6k euros for a year at the actual marina, i assume its much cheaper to be out in the bay?
Its usually free to anchor besides your visa and immigration fees.
There is a cruising tax in Greece called an ETepai. For us at 14 meters it is €113 per month - there are no other direct charges for anchoring , it’s free.
The town docks sometimes make a small charge of less than €10 per night and there are dedicated marinas if you have the money to spend in them.
@@Invertmini1212 hiya. Greece has a cruising tax but other than that there are no charges for being on anchor. There is necessary documentation , insurance etc
Is the flue super close to bags of gasoline or am I crazy?
Say hello to Sailing Melody in Wales ...
We have melody joining us at the end of may. But shhhhhh it’s a secret
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If Wildings get their engine in and sorted they will be heading East 🤞🏼 to Greece for the season ..youve been warned ⛵😉🧙♂️
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 I’ll keep an eye out for them as I know they are friends with melody 👍
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Yup .. I try to keep the UK DIY ⛵ Wombling crowd sharing the knowledge. Chasing currents are closest to me when they're at home ..there back in Spain and have just Splashed ready for this year.
How deep sea would you take this thing ?
She’s an all weather boat built for blue water
Would it be able to have a little garden in the bunks? @12:00
It’s possible to keep some plants outside but inside we have to keep moisture levels down or we get mould
@@SVBlownAway oh that makes perfect sense! God bless you on your journey.
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In the 1970s classic SAILING THE FARM, half the book is recipes from his on-board gardens.
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Hope it works out for you
Thank you
Maybe another two decades of testing and trials, just to be sure...
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Where does the dog poop?
In the bushes 😂
Love the video but the music is terrible!
So im kinda curious how big is that boat like what are the dimensions etc
She is 44 foot
How much for such a boat??
For a fixer upper just a couple of thousand and a lot of work
Wow, what was that? While watching a video about living on board a sailboat, suddenly Jesus pops up and talks about Magnesium for building muscles. Man I‘m quite surprised now. That did not fit together by any means. 😂
Music is loud.