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I see on shows like "Below Deck" that it is customary to tip the crew at the end of the vacation at an amount in the many thousands of Euros!!! What is the etiquette if you win the holiday?
40,000 tickets available. Cheap holiday if you win! Just say you looking at £100k + for a week on awol. I tried but won't let me buy! O well. Good luck 👍
@@SuperYachtCaptain Hello, sir! I was just about to ask the same question as William. Do you still remember the name of that vessel? I'm about to start building my own boat. And that ship looks so pretty, that i'm gonna google it and copy some features from it :)
Always great to keep up with the latest on AWOL and in my oppinion the yacht benefits from having you as its Skipper because you take such enthusiastic care the owners yacht and its crew... Having a captain like you in charge is a godsend to any Owner, good luck in next years season and keep doing what you do best .... Captain the AWOL
Some major improvements and upgrades going on there. She'll look stunning next season. Got to ask, what is that beautiful looking old classic next to AWOL?
There is certainly a lot of maintenance , and upkeep on a Super Yacht, more work than I realised. Changing out the VGA system to HDMI will make a huge difference on the visuals. Great video !
Hey Tristan, I’m curious - I come from an IT/systems management background, so I’m curious about how you test bridge systems/engine control software, etc when out of the water and performing upgrades. Clearly, you can’t light up the diesel and start turning screws in the shed. Are you able to somehow simulate conditions in order to test the control interfaces, etc?
Tristan, your knowledge, skills and passion are incredible! I never knew a captain would be so involved in the “life” of the yacht....very commendable!
Great vid. Surprising how things wear out and get damaged so quickly. At the beginning of the vlog, it showed another yacht/ boat along side AWOL. An old style vessel, what is it. It would be nice just to have a minute on that in the next vid.
Nice update, explains a lot. Would of never thought the owner would have a haul out every winter. Must be nice to be able to keep up with maintenance items like your doing. Not logging any sea time must suck. Look forward to your next update ☺️.
Great video Tristan.... we are just about to leave our motor yacht for the winter and my list of winter projects is growing all of the time too. I enjoy the behind the scenes episodes the most so keep them coming. A future episode showing Giv giving us an update on her interior project would be interesting.
Typically hate the TH-cam algorithm but I'm thrilled to have come into your channel. I'm also very pleased that you are restoring the history with the Ferrari Captain's chair. Something you yacht and only your yacht has over any other. Subbed!
So, not just a Captain, a jack of all trades. Seriously, this just goes to show you are not some ego Captain and you are prepared to do the manual jobs, nice. When do you think you will finish at the yard?
Hi Tristan! First I want to say that I love this channel and have been binge watching for quite some time now! Great stuff! I wanted to ask, especially during these times with Quarantine and Covid-19, it is a great time to be building up a resume for next charter season, what are the most prized certifications/ courses that Green Deckhands can get (other than Basic STCW and RYA/PYA)? Are there certain certs that will help Green Crew stand out? Also what is the best way to look for work ( day work etc) in the Yacht Charter Industry during these times? Thank you so much for all your awesome content! I hope you guys are staying safe!
Captain, you spoke about the contract expiring for some of your crew members. Does this mean they will not return? Or, they are simply off for the winter? Thank you.
Because someone started a Raffall for it and set the number of tickets 4 times as high as it needed to be in an attempt to make themselves a bunch of money they don't deserve and now it will never end?
You are the hardest working captain I think I have ever seen. Your owner is indeed fortunate to have a first class captain. Your videos do a wonderful job for the AWOL brand.
Seems like only yesterday you were leaving the Shed. Hope the 2021 season goes better. I was wondering how much budget is allowed for a the refit this year. I guess that might be a secret!!!!
How about a vid showing all the below waterline items involved with a super yacht. Like a follow up on why you chose to be towed through shallow channels.
Inside the lockers, since they are not visible why not use Rino liner? It’s a very tough durable coating, it may not be white, but it can withstand a constant beating from the anchor chain without requiring maintenance.
Sounds like the owner does not really need the money. All the work needed to be done could be done in a month and then it could do the Med in "off" season.
Is the chartering business really profitable? Or is it just a way to mitigate the costs of owning a big expensive toy that you dont use most of the time?
I would clean, sand, de-rust the chain locker, but then I'd paint it with an epoxy based paint, and then repaint the inside of the locker with a thick coating of Rhinolining to give it a completely sealed tough rubber coating. Then you could pressure wash the chain locker and the finish should last for several years at the least.
Boats are truly never ending maintenance. Even when run by a crew who perfectly maintain it, there is always more projects to complete. Thanks for showing the true reality of super yachts in the winter. Not everybody is enjoying their holidays with family and exploring the Bahamas.
Good to see you back in the vlog, only seems like yesterday you were in the shed!! Best vlog of the season was when you and the lads took a trip to buy fish for everyone onboard. Can you do a in-depth vlog of the new plug and play antenna and the new bridge screens
Under the Captain's chair! Typical Italian shipyard stuff if you can't see it, why dress it up! The visible stuff on Italian boats is beautiful, form over function every time but if they can cut a corner where it won't be seen then, hey ho!
Probabilmente sotto la sedi e credo per tutta la sala comando le fessurazioni tra legno e legno sono state lasciate in fase di costruzione apposta per le dilatazioni .
Probably under the seat and I think for the whole control room the cracks between wood and wood were left during the construction phase on purpose for the expansion. REPLY
@@robertorossone1033 That does not seem plausible Roberto more likely as I said "out of sight out of mind". Please don't misunderstand I adore Italian yachts I own one myself but some of the engineering solutions can only best be described as "funky"!
Great video Tristan. I do have a suggestion for your chain locker. If you put rubber backed thick Teflon panels on the bottom and sides of the chain lockers, it would cut down on the wear and tear of the lockers metal surfaces. It would also cut down on the maintenance.
It looks like you have your hands full with maintenance and improvements. Did the shortened 3 month season put a dampening on funds for this winter's out-of-the-water maintenance plans? Are there any projects you wanted to do but could not afford it, or do you do all maintenance and pay for it later?
Wow. If I ever have yacht money, I'm buying a previously loved commercial tug. Boats are enough maintenance as it is. I'd hate to have to worry about "Oh no! We wouldn't want to have UV damage to the paint in the off season!" "Our insurance company wont let us weld on board!" As expensive as some of these yachts are, they really are fragile things, aren't they? To each their own, I guess.
I think it has more to do with the level of finish required to keep a boat looking like new..Not all yachts are kept to that standard.. The welding issue probably has something to do with the number of yachts fires involving welding...not the fragility of the boat.
@@chrisjohnson6765 That's sort of my point though. Steel has significantly less chance of burning to the waterline anyway, and most folks wouldn't even be able to tell if a tug's paint is a little bit faded. Also, with a tug, and a tug's fendering, you have to worry less about laying up against a pier...within reason, of course. If the tug gets scratched, who cares? Couple bucks worth of sandpaper and paint, and you're good to go! Not the case with these fiberglass yachts. They're beautiful, don't get me wrong, but one of these yachts would be constant anxiety for me.
They say, if you need to ask how much does it cost to maintain a SY, you have no business having one. The owner of AWOL appreciates and understands what is necessary for a SY captain and crew to be professional and operate in a professional manner, thus the volume of winter maintenance being done.
Wow Tristan you're in trouble with your partner Giv by saying she is the engineer (by the way the bullet may also be having a word with you) lol, and you sit on a Ferrari seat when you own a (raging bull) Lamborghini. that is ironic lol. Lambo all the way 👍
Whew! Lots of neat stuff going on. Love being kept informed of the referbs and upgrades. Now...on to the important stuff. Where is Giv? Are you hiding her? Has she stoppedvher ever present smiling? Did she run off with an Italian shipyard worker? Sigh. Give us some Giv. 😇😈😇🤔🙄🍷🍷🍸
Hard wiring does have it's advantage in manufacturing when you don't have to buy connectors and the additional labor involved. Just make sure those connectors are not the weak link in the electrical system.
At the start of the video you say crew get weekends off as if to imply they stay on the yacht while it’s in the shed? Is that correct? Would kind of understand if so it would be good for security and on going work. But I’m sure I got the wrong end of that stick
Ahhh maintenance - does it ever cease ?? Simple question Tristan, many yachts have a Caribbean and then a Mediterranean season, how do they manage all the maintenance that you do every year when you are on the hard ?? As always stay safe and keep having fun.
add a few glass handling suction grips to your boatsan supplies. you can attach them to the hull at the waterline and tie a skiff off them, while cleaning the hull.
Hi Tristan, It seems to me there could be a way to retract the entire radar etc. to get under all those bridges. Guests are never there anyway..If you need 8 feet..lower it down with a button.
Have you had the chase boat's bow thruster replaced yet, after it fell off and almost sank the boat, you said at the time that it would be replaced at the end of the season, it would be good to see a video of that.
To be in with a chance of winning an all inclusive weeks vacation onboard Motor Yacht AWOL follow the link:
raffall.com/8501/enter-raffle-to-win-luxury-super-yacht-vacation-hosted-by-tristan-mortlock
I see on shows like "Below Deck" that it is customary to tip the crew at the end of the vacation at an amount in the many thousands of Euros!!! What is the etiquette if you win the holiday?
Do we know how many tickets have been sold so far?
40,000 tickets available.
Cheap holiday if you win! Just say you looking at £100k + for a week on awol.
I tried but won't let me buy! O well. Good luck 👍
@@amcconnell6730 nothing!
I'm not entering. I feel this lifestyle is something i wouldn't want to give back.
Captain: Starboard to AWOL in the shed is a beautiful antique motor yacht...can you do a video of that wonderful vessel?
Hi William, unfortunately I cant just get onboard and film other people’s yachts 😂
look like Jackie's old yacht😁
@@SuperYachtCaptain Hello, sir! I was just about to ask the same question as William. Do you still remember the name of that vessel? I'm about to start building my own boat. And that ship looks so pretty, that i'm gonna google it and copy some features from it :)
@@laakistube4131 M/Y Taransay 39m, and she's a beauty 😊
A very short season for the crew this year ...fingers crossed for better times in 2021 👍
Always great to keep up with the latest on AWOL and in my oppinion the yacht benefits from having you as its Skipper because you take such enthusiastic care the owners yacht and its crew... Having a captain like you in charge is a godsend to any Owner, good luck in next years season and keep doing what you do best .... Captain the AWOL
Some major improvements and upgrades going on there. She'll look stunning next season.
Got to ask, what is that beautiful looking old classic next to AWOL?
I love the way you and the owner take care of the boat....she is a beauty !
There is certainly a lot of maintenance , and upkeep on a Super Yacht, more work than I realised. Changing out the VGA system to HDMI will make a huge difference on the visuals. Great video !
That was a very excellent video and fun to watch... perfect. Question: what cleaning, changes are made to the crew quarters during the winter?
Hey Tristan, I’m curious - I come from an IT/systems management background, so I’m curious about how you test bridge systems/engine control software, etc when out of the water and performing upgrades. Clearly, you can’t light up the diesel and start turning screws in the shed. Are you able to somehow simulate conditions in order to test the control interfaces, etc?
Life as an aircraft captain is so much easier than being a butler to a boat.
No kidding, if that prince ever comes through with his deal I'm not going to be buying one of these.
Tristan, your knowledge, skills and passion are incredible! I never knew a captain would be so involved in the “life” of the yacht....very commendable!
😇🙏👍
I recognize the yacht next to you. Hi Giv. Hope your doing well. Tell them you need a raise for keeping Tristan in line and out of trouble. 🤣
Tristan's back! If I ever win the lottery, the first thing I am doing is chartering AWOL for the entire summer!
"Professionally cleaned" actual means your paying someone to clean for you.
If you where given this vessel the cost of owning would be out of reach of most
Great vid. Surprising how things wear out and get damaged so quickly. At the beginning of the vlog, it showed another yacht/ boat along side AWOL. An old style vessel, what is it. It would be nice just to have a minute on that in the next vid.
what is the standard pay for a captain on a boat this size ,,, ???
🤔 Note 📝 to self, before buy a hanger before buying a boat 🚣♂️ just like a plane ✈️ 🤦🏻♂️😁😆
This was different, BUT refreshing, in a cosmetic standpoint. Can we see what's happening in the lower parts of AWOL?
Nice update, explains a lot. Would of never thought the owner would have a haul out every winter. Must be nice to be able to keep up with maintenance items like your doing. Not logging any sea time must suck. Look forward to your next update ☺️.
Atleast you have had a season, mate...
Not all of us were so fortunate.
Nice video Tristan, what is that old fashioned looking vessel besides AWOl, that looks spectacular.
Great video Tristan.... we are just about to leave our motor yacht for the winter and my list of winter projects is growing all of the time too. I enjoy the behind the scenes episodes the most so keep them coming. A future episode showing Giv giving us an update on her interior project would be interesting.
Typically hate the TH-cam algorithm but I'm thrilled to have come into your channel. I'm also very pleased that you are restoring the history with the Ferrari Captain's chair. Something you yacht and only your yacht has over any other. Subbed!
So curious as to what a winter update like this would cost?
So you stay onboard whilst in the shed? Thought you’d be put up in an apartment by the owner.
Imagine your surprise when your all inclusive weeks vacation is also spent in the shed polishing the silverware!
@@peterhaan9068 Yes, that is the "all inclusive" part.
So, not just a Captain, a jack of all trades. Seriously, this just goes to show you are not some ego Captain and you are prepared to do the manual jobs, nice. When do you think you will finish at the yard?
Hi Tristan!
First I want to say that I love this channel and have been binge watching for quite some time now! Great stuff!
I wanted to ask, especially during these times with Quarantine and Covid-19, it is a great time to be building up a resume for next charter season, what are the most prized certifications/ courses that Green Deckhands can get (other than Basic STCW and RYA/PYA)? Are there certain certs that will help Green Crew stand out? Also what is the best way to look for work ( day work etc) in the Yacht Charter Industry during these times? Thank you so much for all your awesome content! I hope you guys are staying safe!
Captain, you spoke about the contract expiring for some of your crew members. Does this mean they will not return? Or, they are simply off for the winter? Thank you.
Tristan has said before that this is the chef’s last season and Harry said he is going off to be a Captain.
Because someone started a Raffall for it and set the number of tickets 4 times as high as it needed to be in an attempt to make themselves a bunch of money they don't deserve and now it will never end?
OH! Please tell me the name of that sexy yacht next to AWOL?
You are the hardest working captain I think I have ever seen. Your owner is indeed fortunate to have a first class captain. Your videos do a wonderful job for the AWOL brand.
Seems like only yesterday you were leaving the Shed. Hope the 2021 season goes better. I was wondering how much budget is allowed for a the refit this year. I guess that might be a secret!!!!
when do you get time off? it seams that you are always working
I’m actually on leave now. 👍😎
How about a vid showing all the below waterline items involved with a super yacht. Like a follow up on why you chose to be towed through shallow channels.
The Captain answered your question recently-the canal is to shallow to run his engine-tears up the canal.
Thanks Tristan, excellent video. AWOL is looking great. I hope you have a full season next year. Keep us updated on your winter projects.
😎👍
Following over three cruising seasons of VLOGs and you still are finding new and fascinating details to share. THANKS!
😇👍
What a good skipper you are mate! More content with Jiv, the chief stu please!
Answer to your question - Because it's a $10 M super yacht....If it was a $20 M or higher super yacht it would be kept in a boat house...
In all honesty a $10 million dollar yacht just doesn't earn the sobriquet of 'super' IMHO.
It’s about the size from what has been said. Hard to imagine a 120’ boat of that quality not being a super yacht. Then there are Neha yachts...
Fresh for the 2021 season ? Even Stevie wonder couldn't see that coming ....
I would like to know how much you have paid for all this repairs. Is it profitable for you? Good Job!
Simply thank you Tristan. What a long way since the first video.👍👍
Any chance of a video of round the outside, below the waterline etc to see the things we don’t usually see?
That owner is very lucky to have you!
I am amazed the yacht can support itself with only a 3 month season. WTF is going on with that?
10 million. Thats not a super yacht. Just another big yacht.
What is expected cost of shedding AWOL over winter and the maintenance costs of her time in dry dock
In a previous vid, it was said it cost approximately £100000 a year to run. How much of the charter season cover this amount ?
Inside the lockers, since they are not visible why not use Rino liner? It’s a very tough durable coating, it may not be white, but it can withstand a constant beating from the anchor chain without requiring maintenance.
Sounds like the owner does not really need the money. All the work needed to be done could be done in a month and then it could do the Med in "off" season.
Hi Tristian, the storage box where you keep the anchor chains, put down hard waring timber on the floor so it won't damage the paint work.
That is a burger boat on your side it looks like. If that’s the one I’m thinking it is I help build that yacht. I was a welder for burger boat.
Great video Tristan ! Enjoyed the update on the repairs and upgrades going on. Cheers from Toronto.
I can’t imagine the cost of doing this, holy crap but I will own one in 5 years.
Is the chartering business really profitable? Or is it just a way to mitigate the costs of owning a big expensive toy that you dont use most of the time?
Fascinating - the refurbs, updates and improvements never cease !
I would clean, sand, de-rust the chain locker, but then I'd paint it with an epoxy based paint, and then repaint the inside of the locker with a thick coating of Rhinolining to give it a completely sealed tough rubber coating. Then you could pressure wash the chain locker and the finish should last for several years at the least.
Very interesting, thanks. I'll look into it.
Thanks for interesting vlog. Good to see what goes on behind the counter. Keep safe
Boats are truly never ending maintenance. Even when run by a crew who perfectly maintain it, there is always more projects to complete. Thanks for showing the true reality of super yachts in the winter. Not everybody is enjoying their holidays with family and exploring the Bahamas.
Do you have one of these or similar?
@@60viking no, but I wish I did.
unless youre the owner
True with cars, aircraft, your house, roads,sidewalks, electrical grid, sewer/water/gas infrastructure, your landscaping and buildings. Everything.
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Really enjoyed this insight.Looking forward to the next upload
A stunning vessel mate and a reflection of the crew on board thanks for the tour cheers scotty AUS
Hello again Christian, once again a really interesting vlog, such different content. Regards, RichardA.
Good content thought you lost your way over last few months
Good luck have a good break
As always Tristram, so informative. Great viewing.
Hi Tristan I think it's going to be interesting to the process of the refit process over time
Hi
Can any size yacht be stored in a shed or is there a limit as far as length go?
Feels like we just left here...happy 2020
It’s nice to get an idea of what I can expect next year when I win the raffle. :)
So much to do whilst out of the water - very interesting!
Your videos look more and more professional all the time.
So the crew get paid all winter for...what?
Good to see you back in the vlog, only seems like yesterday you were in the shed!! Best vlog of the season was when you and the lads took a trip to buy fish for everyone onboard. Can you do a in-depth vlog of the new plug and play antenna and the new bridge screens
Cheers Paul. Definitely
Love the update. You and Giv enjoy some quiet time
Underneath the Captains Chair, Is it something that is a reflection of the builder?
Must’ve been done on a Friday.
What is your experience with the Maltese Flag Authorities?
Is the boat registered as "Pleasure" or "Commercial"?
Under the Captain's chair! Typical Italian shipyard stuff if you can't see it, why dress it up! The visible stuff on Italian boats is beautiful, form over function every time but if they can cut a corner where it won't be seen then, hey ho!
Probabilmente sotto la sedi e credo per tutta la sala comando le fessurazioni tra legno e legno sono state lasciate in fase di costruzione apposta per le dilatazioni .
Probably under the seat and I think for the whole control room the cracks between wood and wood were left during the construction phase on purpose for the expansion. REPLY
@@robertorossone1033 That does not seem plausible Roberto more likely as I said "out of sight out of mind". Please don't misunderstand I adore Italian yachts I own one myself but some of the engineering solutions can only best be described as "funky"!
love the behind the scenes videos. going to be a long winter. stay safe
Yup, boat life. Work never ends. A boat is a hull in the water not which you pour money.
Great video Tristan. I do have a suggestion for your chain locker. If you put rubber backed thick Teflon panels on the bottom and sides of the chain lockers, it would cut down on the wear and tear of the lockers metal surfaces. It would also cut down on the maintenance.
It looks like you have your hands full with maintenance and improvements. Did the shortened 3 month season put a dampening on funds for this winter's out-of-the-water maintenance plans? Are there any projects you wanted to do but could not afford it, or do you do all maintenance and pay for it later?
That camera work is making me sea sick.
Wow. If I ever have yacht money, I'm buying a previously loved commercial tug. Boats are enough maintenance as it is. I'd hate to have to worry about "Oh no! We wouldn't want to have UV damage to the paint in the off season!" "Our insurance company wont let us weld on board!" As expensive as some of these yachts are, they really are fragile things, aren't they? To each their own, I guess.
Epic really...
I think it has more to do with the level of finish required to keep a boat looking like new..Not all yachts are kept to that standard.. The welding issue probably has something to do with the number of yachts fires involving welding...not the fragility of the boat.
@@chrisjohnson6765 That's sort of my point though. Steel has significantly less chance of burning to the waterline anyway, and most folks wouldn't even be able to tell if a tug's paint is a little bit faded. Also, with a tug, and a tug's fendering, you have to worry less about laying up against a pier...within reason, of course. If the tug gets scratched, who cares? Couple bucks worth of sandpaper and paint, and you're good to go! Not the case with these fiberglass yachts. They're beautiful, don't get me wrong, but one of these yachts would be constant anxiety for me.
They say, if you need to ask how much does it cost to maintain a SY, you have no business having one. The owner of AWOL appreciates and understands what is necessary for a SY captain and crew to be professional and operate in a professional manner, thus the volume of winter maintenance being done.
Why not tile the whole bridge or at least under the captain's chair also?
Wow Tristan you're in trouble with your partner Giv by saying she is the engineer (by the way the bullet may also be having a word with you) lol, and you sit on a Ferrari seat when you own a (raging bull) Lamborghini. that is ironic lol. Lambo all the way 👍
Whew! Lots of neat stuff going on. Love being kept informed of the referbs and upgrades. Now...on to the important stuff. Where is Giv? Are you hiding her? Has she stoppedvher ever present smiling? Did she run off with an Italian shipyard worker? Sigh. Give us some Giv. 😇😈😇🤔🙄🍷🍷🍸
Hard wiring does have it's advantage in manufacturing when you don't have to buy connectors and the additional labor involved. Just make sure those connectors are not the weak link in the electrical system.
At the start of the video you say crew get weekends off as if to imply they stay on the yacht while it’s in the shed? Is that correct? Would kind of understand if so it would be good for security and on going work. But I’m sure I got the wrong end of that stick
Great video. Neverending list of work to do on any boat but this seems like amazing fun. Cheers
Ahhh maintenance - does it ever cease ??
Simple question Tristan, many yachts have a Caribbean and then a Mediterranean season, how do they manage all the maintenance that you do every year when you are on the hard ??
As always stay safe and keep having fun.
Just curious, I know it says 10 mill, but shes knocking on a bit now. So, realistically, what would you expect AWOL to make if listed now?
€8,900,000.00
add a few glass handling suction grips to your boatsan supplies.
you can attach them to the hull at the waterline and tie a skiff off them, while cleaning the hull.
It's funny how cheaply made such rich peoples toys are.
Hi Tristan, It seems to me there could be a way to retract the entire radar etc. to get under all those bridges. Guests are never there anyway..If you need 8 feet..lower it down with a button.
It is unreal what effort goes into maintaining these mega vessels.. always so interested to get the inside scoop. Great vid
Great energy and cool vibe, the owner is super lucky to have you running his ship!
Have you had the chase boat's bow thruster replaced yet, after it fell off and almost sank the boat, you said at the time that it would be replaced at the end of the season, it would be good to see a video of that.
Another good video SYC. Is there a wood or metal grating that goes in the bottom of the anchor chain locker?
what do you suppose the useful charter life of an average yacht is?
Thanks for Sharing what's up with AWOL.