Let's chat on Patreon. If you don't here from me in the next few days I'm just out at sea and not in range of the cellular network. Looking forward to chatting mate.
Your now a part of the crew of EV. I thank you for your support. Know that every time you see her sails up you were apart of that. Thanks Mate! We should connect on Patreon and chat. Your post means everything brother. Thank you from EV and I.
@@sailingEV888 the support will continue, money has really devalued, what i pledged nowhere near enough so watch for the super thanks dropped along the way, i hope many more will help support EV
michael i just joined your patreon as first mate, not seeing any verification so ill watch if the charge appears on my card, im happy to help you with expences, blue skies skipper
Well I appreciate your support more than you know. I'm out here putting everything into this! With out spoiling the story things get VERY interesting. Sometimes life gives you a boost and a chance at something real! Cheers mate. I'd don't see your pledge on patreon yet. Maybe give it a day then revisit it.
@@sailingEV888 when i clicked the join button they already had my card info but something not right, no conformation no email nothing on my google account, ill give it another go tomorrow, mabey i missed something, your the first pledge ive attempted, ill get it done u can count on it,
hey mike i missed where to enter card no. pretty dumb huh😅 but now its declineing my card, i called the bank, their seeing a restriction and said wait and try again, there plenty of funds on card,, so i got on patreon app, the cost on your page $24.99 but on app $16?? why they do not have option to give more? $16 not enough, i would give you at least $40 anyway so now the blue join button on your chanel not working at all, might have to call utube but will try awhile more tonight
hmmmmm i tried shuting off restart phone, went to differant video, nope still declineing my card, i may try my paypal accout tomoŕow, not enough $$ on there tonight, i wont give up
hey mike card still being declined, funds are there, called bank again their way busy said call later, ill switch to paypal account but have to load money first
a sail boat like EV is far more than just fiberglass sails and rigging, she is like rideing a big orka, free as the wind to roam vast distances, but we as riders are finacialy bound to paying bills so sadly most of us will remain chained to our land based responsibilites, ev is an escape for those of us that never will, by funding ev no matter how little we can keep her in deep water where she belongs,
I am in full agreement mate. It's funny you say that. Her bow broke waves in the gulf stream in the last few days. The ultimate challenge lays ahead of us. As I write this comment I'm getting her ready for a passage of a lifetime. Stay tuned as it's my honor to bring you the next few videos..
I'm headed north now for work. Need to be in NYC ASAP. I would have liked to have gone further into the Bahamas however it's just not in the cards this season. This boat needs repairs desperately. Going to make my way back north now and get into another vessel. That's the plan anyway..
@sailingEV888 yes me 2, love his vids. But he goes up and down almost the same route as you so you should meet him sometime on your journey 😊 I'm sure you would recognize his boat🤗
@sailingEV888 there is no protection out at the reef. You can anchor either inside boot key harbor , or just outside. I am inside just inside the bridge to nowhere on a mooring ball. If you want to go out to the Sombrero reef, they have free mooring balls you can pick up for the day.
@sailingEV888 also boot key has some pretty cool mangroves to explore by dink, you can also take your dink to Sombrero Beach. If you need any supplies while you are here let me know, I have a car and can run you to go get what you need, we have anything from food, westmarine, to homedepot here.
captain michael do you have security on your boat? are you cruising care free,? the virginia couple obviously thought they were safe may they rest in pease
i hope to be off the trailer soon, cannot afford the new yamaha 25 hp i wanted $5gs, going to settle for two chineese 18 hp hangkai 2stroke motors side by side for half the price, i figure twins should be able to keep me out of trouble,
If I die doing what I love what does it matter. I've got a huge machete. I'm the type to run out of the mist sword in hand face painted blue running at the enemy. Don't live in fear
@@sailingEV888 its not fear its self preserverance mixed with risk management,had the owners of simplicity been more carefull like locked hatches mabey they ciuld have stayed alive, if you can shop online go to home security store, order zap blast knuckles extream
It takes more than you would think. I'm looking at my MPPT display screen now. I've used 129.6 Amp hrs today. It's 5pm. The voltage is 13.2 I ran my desktop computer from 430am until 1pm. I also charged Gopro batteries and my DJI mini 3 pro 3 port charger all day. I also charged my phone 40% of the time. And a battery bank usb. I have 600 watts of solar with a 100 ah lithium ion battery plus a 220 ah deep cycle engine battery (separated with an isolator) mist of your solar power comes after 1pm. Till 3pm. Sometimes, you can change the rudder angle to point the panels in the right direction with the tide. Take this into consideration when you anchor. I keep an anchor light all night and my fridge/freezer and end up around 12.6 volts by sunrise. I power off the inverter while sleeping and use a power bank to charge my phone to keep my anchor pro app live. Waking up in the middle of the night and glancing at my anchor pro app to KNOW I'm holding fast let's me sleep. As soon as your system collapses due to errors. Corrosion bad ground. All the systems crash, and you're now old school out on the reef at anchor, and it can get stressful. Maintain your system. Try it out with sea trials and daily life. You will be fine. At the end of the day, assume it will fail and be ready to not see your chart plotter not to have a phone charger. Be ready and place it safe and have backups..
@@sailingEV888 hey thank you so much for the response. I'm looking at 360w flexible solar and 100ah lithium battery. I will have a fridge/freezer and a watermaker as my biggest power draws. I won't be running a pc or charging a drone so I might be in the right ballpark. Calling dakota soon to get a whole system at the same time with a long warranty. Not that it would help much out at sea, but we can reduce power almost to nothing save navigation. We purchased a mechanical windvane to avoid needing power there. Thanks again for the reply and fair winds brother!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Fantastic camera work in this vid!
I have to agree, its a level unprecedented, you have taken a step into "movie level" BZ!
Wish I was there! I have to wait another 2 months to go sailing! Here on the east coast of Canada 🇨🇦. Stay safe!
new first mate,,permission to come aboard skipper
Let's chat on Patreon. If you don't here from me in the next few days I'm just out at sea and not in range of the cellular network. Looking forward to chatting mate.
Thanks!
Your now a part of the crew of EV. I thank you for your support. Know that every time you see her sails up you were apart of that. Thanks Mate! We should connect on Patreon and chat. Your post means everything brother. Thank you from EV and I.
@@sailingEV888 the support will continue, money has really devalued, what i pledged nowhere near enough so watch for the super thanks dropped along the way, i hope many more will help support EV
id like to tie off my boat and stay awhile on those stilt houses, wonder how long you could stay before they chase you out
You’re a kool dude😵💫
michael i just joined your patreon as first mate, not seeing any verification so ill watch if the charge appears on my card, im happy to help you with expences, blue skies skipper
Well I appreciate your support more than you know. I'm out here putting everything into this! With out spoiling the story things get VERY interesting. Sometimes life gives you a boost and a chance at something real! Cheers mate. I'd don't see your pledge on patreon yet. Maybe give it a day then revisit it.
@@sailingEV888 when i clicked the join button they already had my card info but something not right, no conformation no email nothing on my google account, ill give it another go tomorrow, mabey i missed something, your the first pledge ive attempted, ill get it done u can count on it,
hey mike i missed where to enter card no. pretty dumb huh😅 but now its declineing my card, i called the bank, their seeing a restriction and said wait and try again, there plenty of funds on card,, so i got on patreon app, the cost on your page $24.99 but on app $16?? why they do not have option to give more? $16 not enough, i would give you at least $40 anyway so now the blue join button on your chanel not working at all, might have to call utube but will try awhile more tonight
hmmmmm i tried shuting off restart phone, went to differant video, nope still declineing my card, i may try my paypal accout tomoŕow, not enough $$ on there tonight, i wont give up
hey mike card still being declined, funds are there, called bank again their way busy said call later, ill switch to paypal account but have to load money first
Love this vid my bruh!! Call me when you can.l I have some updates on the off grid plans we have.
Are you still into skateboarding.
a sail boat like EV is far more than just fiberglass sails and rigging, she is like rideing a big orka, free as the wind to roam vast distances, but we as riders are finacialy bound to paying bills so sadly most of us will remain chained to our land based responsibilites, ev is an escape for those of us that never will, by funding ev no matter how little we can keep her in deep water where she belongs,
I am in full agreement mate. It's funny you say that. Her bow broke waves in the gulf stream in the last few days. The ultimate challenge lays ahead of us. As I write this comment I'm getting her ready for a passage of a lifetime. Stay tuned as it's my honor to bring you the next few videos..
@@sailingEV888 ive got a pretty good guess what what your talking about
i wont guess outloud
Hey am
Leaving Miami on the 24 to Nassau were are you now capt! Let’s have a beer 🍺 🫡🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
I'm headed north now for work. Need to be in NYC ASAP. I would have liked to have gone further into the Bahamas however it's just not in the cards this season. This boat needs repairs desperately. Going to make my way back north now and get into another vessel. That's the plan anyway..
Great capt! Keep making videos ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 awesome content 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Great video man, hit me up for the Podcast! Talk soon.
Looking at vessel finder. (Being a drawbridge operator what else?) is your vessel listed as “EV” as it doesn’t come up?
I don't have AIS send. My vessel's name is Evelyn EV. 36 foot Bermuda sloop. 1979 Sceptre 36..
Ever met kevin boothbay?? U should cross him in these waters right?
HtSO? Is here near by? I've been a long time subscriber of his channel. I watch every upload..
@sailingEV888 yes me 2, love his vids. But he goes up and down almost the same route as you so you should meet him sometime on your journey 😊 I'm sure you would recognize his boat🤗
im showing off my shinny brand new patreon star, lets go people, id like to see more of the same, join the crew,
You have no idea how happy this comment makes me. This makes it all worth while. I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos mate!!
You have no idea how happy this comment makes me. This makes it all worth while. I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos mate!!
@@sailingEV888 EV is your firefly, and ours
Happy sailing 😊
Thanks mate!!
Wiring problem with the solar panel?
Just a corroded Y cable. I had to make my own replacement but she is working!
@@sailingEV888 sweet! An easy fix. And inexpensive:)
See ya in marathon.
Any insight? Any hidden dangers? If it's calm can I anchor off the edge of the reef somewhere protected? Any thoughts? Any pitfalls?
@sailingEV888 there is no protection out at the reef. You can anchor either inside boot key harbor , or just outside. I am inside just inside the bridge to nowhere on a mooring ball. If you want to go out to the Sombrero reef, they have free mooring balls you can pick up for the day.
@sailingEV888 also boot key has some pretty cool mangroves to explore by dink, you can also take your dink to Sombrero Beach. If you need any supplies while you are here let me know, I have a car and can run you to go get what you need, we have anything from food, westmarine, to homedepot here.
captain michael do you have security on your boat? are you cruising care free,? the virginia couple obviously thought they were safe may they rest in pease
I'll sail in their name. Bahamas bound..
i hope to be off the trailer soon, cannot afford the new yamaha 25 hp i wanted $5gs, going to settle for two chineese 18 hp hangkai 2stroke motors side by side for half the price, i figure twins should be able to keep me out of trouble,
ill rig a link to steer them both with the single tiller, should sound impressive
If I die doing what I love what does it matter. I've got a huge machete. I'm the type to run out of the mist sword in hand face painted blue running at the enemy. Don't live in fear
@@sailingEV888 its not fear its self preserverance mixed with risk management,had the owners of simplicity been more carefull like locked hatches mabey they ciuld have stayed alive, if you can shop online go to home security store, order zap blast knuckles extream
Do you know how many amp-hours you are cycling each day? Charging your drone, cameras, computer and editing must be taking alot of juice?
It takes more than you would think. I'm looking at my MPPT display screen now. I've used 129.6 Amp hrs today. It's 5pm. The voltage is 13.2 I ran my desktop computer from 430am until 1pm. I also charged Gopro batteries and my DJI mini 3 pro 3 port charger all day. I also charged my phone 40% of the time. And a battery bank usb. I have 600 watts of solar with a 100 ah lithium ion battery plus a 220 ah deep cycle engine battery (separated with an isolator) mist of your solar power comes after 1pm. Till 3pm. Sometimes, you can change the rudder angle to point the panels in the right direction with the tide. Take this into consideration when you anchor. I keep an anchor light all night and my fridge/freezer and end up around 12.6 volts by sunrise. I power off the inverter while sleeping and use a power bank to charge my phone to keep my anchor pro app live. Waking up in the middle of the night and glancing at my anchor pro app to KNOW I'm holding fast let's me sleep. As soon as your system collapses due to errors. Corrosion bad ground. All the systems crash, and you're now old school out on the reef at anchor, and it can get stressful. Maintain your system. Try it out with sea trials and daily life. You will be fine. At the end of the day, assume it will fail and be ready to not see your chart plotter not to have a phone charger. Be ready and place it safe and have backups..
@@sailingEV888 hey thank you so much for the response. I'm looking at 360w flexible solar and 100ah lithium battery.
I will have a fridge/freezer and a watermaker as my biggest power draws. I won't be running a pc or charging a drone so I might be in the right ballpark. Calling dakota soon to get a whole system at the same time with a long warranty. Not that it would help much out at sea, but we can reduce power almost to nothing save navigation. We purchased a mechanical windvane to avoid needing power there. Thanks again for the reply and fair winds brother!