G'day Mike, I just stumbled on your vlog and you sound like you're looking for that elusive inner peace that we all ultimately seek. I get it completely, I started my journey after retiring at the age of 55. As long as you're there for your own reasons you will succeed. Your health is your real wealth, mental & physical. Be kind to yourself and your body, stay well nourished. I have a 27' sailboat that is my escape. I will check in with you from time to time, if you don't mind, see how you're coping. Can I suggest you consider setting up a coffee account or paypal, there are many people around the world who would happily drop you a something for your production expenses etc. That's the way youtube can assist you. Good luck with your future plans and fair winds for your future journey(s)😉👍
Awesome video, Dad! (Saff here in case you didn't know this is my account name) Always glad to know you're still alive and loving the lifestyle, can definitely see the appeal!
I lived on boats for years. My largest stretch was 5 years here in Canada. On my boat I had a rule...one job a day, no more ( unless something critical happened). You have to enjoy the experience, so allow yourself the time to do it. Also, read "The boat who wouldn't float" by Farley Mowat...trust me lol. And watch "Captain Ron. Fair winds and following seas.
@@PyeGuySailingYour rule makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for your suggestions and for taking the time to comment. It is uplifting to hear from other people who have done this 👍
It's been a dream I've had for a long time. Kids have moved on with their lives. I live 15 miles east of the Mississippi river. And that could take me to the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. And it would be a life of constant moving. Coastal life in the U.S. is too expensive and restricted. Still might build a shanty house boat and drift south, maybe trade up as I go. Thanks for putting the spark back.
@@rockydog523 You can definitely do it. Everyone has their own style of doing things but for me it was all about research; identifying everything I could possibly need, then finding the lowest cost, most basic solution for each thing. As they say, "go small, go simple, go now!"
New subby here. Watching from Clear Lake, Texas. I sail a Com-Pac 23. Your boat has a nice open cabin. It’s always cool to see how other skippers are setup. Thanks, Mitch aka Small Sailboat Big Water
Nice update! Great to hear how’s it’s all going, and I agree, it’s very nice the weather is shaping up (for now) ☀️ Unlimited data will be sweet! Sad to hear about loosing the game though but you’ve got a great attitude about redoing it 😊
Agree 100% lots to do every day never have a boring day. I enjoy doing many things DIY projects and researching. Sailboat life is good. Cheers, 😁⛵🐬🐕 S/V Cork~Texas~🇺🇸
Very awesome sir, the more you grow into the boat the better it gets. I bought my own small sailboat I'm learning that I hope to camp on and stuff. It's an exciting adventure you're on and you have the right attitude to be successful at it.
@@mikesalive same to you. This is the best life I’ve lived and it’s such a departure from wanting/needing/seeking STUFF. “Stuff” is a five letter word for Shit.
Good on you Mike. You look quite comfortable on your boat. I think I am at the same stage as you, after only recently moving onto a boat, currently in Rockhampton Au. I look forward to checking your future videos. Cheers.
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plains?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"
Lived for years in my small yacht as i was working to just pay rent and bills, it is a fantasic life style! Got rid of our tv over 4 years ago to, and don't listen to radio.You look very happy, as should we all. unfortunately most want to play it safe,and never get to experience this kind of freedom.
Thanks for sharing. I agree - this is not for everyone, and there are a lot of "normal" things you have to sacrifice to live like this, but the daily freedom is epic. All the best.
@@mikesalive Iived in a2 man tent in my early twenties for 2 years holding down a full time job as a electrician , the freedom and money was epic, and freinds felt sorry for me!!!!
@@mikesalive My yacht is called sadhu, when you google yacht in lido, you will see her anchored on a swimming pool a few years ago,havre des pas swimming pool jersey channel islands
What a great video, well done you! It's a great lifestyle for sure, I bought my boat 18 months ago and moved fully aboard when I gave up work 6 months ago. Everyday is a project and a learning curve and there's never enough time...but thats how life should be: not stagnant and boring, but the exact opposite. Love your attitude and spirit, not necessarily your backup strategy (bad joke!). Subscribed, looking forward to seeing you grow into the life, have great adventures and expand your travel horizons, as will I over here in Brisbane. Not just alive but thriving I'd say :)
@@tka1528 Yes. When I got this little boat it was covered in green slime and bird whatever etc, as all boats get when they're not looked after for a couple of years. It's taken a lot to even get it up to where it is now but being a stormy winter there hasn't been a lot of opportunity yet for painting and getting things polished up. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement though. I hope life treats you better from now on 😀
@@joeimbesi99 Summer is almost here and with it, swimming and sailing. You should come out for a weekend, we catch catch some fish and light a fire on the beach 😁
Hi MIKE. I subscribed and i'm very interested in your life change and how you handle it. Just a hint for you:; You need to stabilise the camera. Less movement as you move around the cabin. I got seasick watching after a minute or two....just sayin'...
@@normfaber114 Hi Norm. Thanks for your comments. I'll see what I can do with image stabilisation. I'm just recording on an old phone which doesn't have the latest doodabs but I'll do my best 👍
How long have you been a live aboard for, Mike? I'm coming up to 3 years on the sea. Not for everyone and you've gota be like ourselves, and happy in our own company ⚓
@@BrianAnother That is a great question. In my early days I was an electrician but for the last 20 years mostly switching between retail and security work. I never seemed to fit into corporate life. 😁
@@jasonmcintosh2632 Thanks. I've found a piece that should work. The camera and nic on this old phone are right next to each other so I'll have to come up with a cunning plan to make it work without affecting the image.
Since you have all day and night to do as you want I’ve got a suggestion. It’s just a suggestion. If it bothers you in any sort of way or if you can’t stop thinking about my suggestion there’s a good reason for that. It’s already in your heart so stop running from it and ask .🙏❤️
If you end up needing better internet than data plans can provide consider starlink roam, the plan was updated yesterday to officially include coastal waters for 95/month, also unlimited data
Unfortunately Starlink terminals still suck alot of electrical energy too. They are appealing on paper but issues will escalate quickly with only a 100Ah battery to power it. I'm waiting to learn the power consumption of the mini terminals before diving in. Cheers
@@SailingTaranto yeah you'll want to convert the standard terminal to dc which is basically the only difference with the mini terminal being dc out of the box, bypassing the inverter can reduce power draw by 40%+. There are no cut dc converters available that you simply plug the ethernet/power cable into and connect to your battery
G'day Mike. You're living the dream mate. It may not be everybody's dream but it's your dream eh. Was this the life plan for you? Maybe......we either get to find that stuff out after we die or we just simply die. You won't die wondering!! I hope you can find a decent priced mooring in the Bay of Islands....could be a struggle though. Good luck mate and keep living the dream......and for f***s sake, back up :)
@@Ulbre To cut a ten page story into five lines: I was burnt out from work and had to find an alternative and "affordable" lifestyle. Once I had my plan in place it gave me the fortitude to work a job for another year to put everything in place. Now there's no turning back because I left nothing behind 😃
@@mikesalive Greetings from the west coast of Scotland, your doing what you want most people never get the chance or just don't take it but living the life you want is a life well lived, all the best pal.
Unless you're short you've got good head room for a smallish boat. Also I wouldn't trust any filtration system from that site you mentioned. Unfortunately a desalinator is an expensive item and there is no short cuts when it comes to drinking water from the ocean. I'll tell ya if I was a single man I'd be living aboard a boat, it's my dream lifestyle, also it's a economical way to live and being in my early 60s expenses are important. Anyway good luck with it all and I'll sub to see how it all goes for you. .
@@morgangentle1515 Where you can go is about the crew's confidence and ability as much as it is the size of the vessel. I'd still be a rookie if I was on a 40-footer, but then, if I could afford a boat that size I wouldn't be living here on this one 😁
@@morgangentle1515 Yes, it never has to end. I rent this mooring but in a few weeks I'll take off from here and have zero rent payments. Makes it a pretty cheap way to live 😎
In a tank of diesel is the same amount of energy as my total electrical energy in a sub tropical place with the air con going 24-7, four tanks of diesel would be my whole electrical energy consumption for the year. Winter has to be accounted for so it might be around 3 tanks. That's a lot of energy being emitted from a camper that some people might not be comfortable expending also there is the temperature to contend with. The ocean being 12 or 15 degrees isn't zero that a camper might have to contend with and cooler in summer. Then there is the parking, always having to find somewhere to park that you won't be disturbed by yahoo's or worse, get something stolen. There's lots of use somebody can get out this yacht, just depends what they are looking for. Being able to catch fish outside your door at a fraction of the cost of a camper, with less ongoing costs and less drama from others suits if that's your goal.
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G'day Mike, I just stumbled on your vlog and you sound like you're looking for that elusive inner peace that we all ultimately seek. I get it completely, I started my journey after retiring at the age of 55. As long as you're there for your own reasons you will succeed. Your health is your real wealth, mental & physical. Be kind to yourself and your body, stay well nourished. I have a 27' sailboat that is my escape. I will check in with you from time to time, if you don't mind, see how you're coping. Can I suggest you consider setting up a coffee account or paypal, there are many people around the world who would happily drop you a something for your production expenses etc. That's the way youtube can assist you. Good luck with your future plans and fair winds for your future journey(s)😉👍
@@markmackenzieblack2052 Hey thanks, I'll look into doing that.
Awesome video, Dad! (Saff here in case you didn't know this is my account name) Always glad to know you're still alive and loving the lifestyle, can definitely see the appeal!
Also, Crazy Clicker is very addictive haha
@@ofquartz Cheers, thanks Saffy 😁
@@ofquartz omg I know. I was so pleased to learn how to make the beats with a synth on my laptop.
I lived on boats for years. My largest stretch was 5 years here in Canada. On my boat I had a rule...one job a day, no more ( unless something critical happened). You have to enjoy the experience, so allow yourself the time to do it. Also, read "The boat who wouldn't float" by Farley Mowat...trust me lol. And watch "Captain Ron. Fair winds and following seas.
@@PyeGuySailingYour rule makes perfect sense to me. Thanks for your suggestions and for taking the time to comment. It is uplifting to hear from other people who have done this 👍
It's been a dream I've had for a long time. Kids have moved on with their lives.
I live 15 miles east of the Mississippi river. And that could take me to the
Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. And it would be a life of constant moving.
Coastal life in the U.S. is too expensive and restricted.
Still might build a shanty house boat and drift south, maybe trade up as I go. Thanks for putting the spark back.
@@rockydog523 You can definitely do it. Everyone has their own style of doing things but for me it was all about research; identifying everything I could possibly need, then finding the lowest cost, most basic solution for each thing. As they say, "go small, go simple, go now!"
Hell yeah, brother. Live on your own terms!
@@ananda_miaoyin You got that right 😁
New subby here. Watching from Clear Lake, Texas.
I sail a Com-Pac 23.
Your boat has a nice open cabin.
It’s always cool to see how other skippers are setup.
Thanks,
Mitch aka Small Sailboat Big Water
@@smallsailboatbigwater3959 Thanks Mitch. It lets plenty of light in all the spaces 😁
Mitch is everywhere! Hmm, aka Waldo.
@@TheWaterbouy88 Wherever small sailboats are, I’ll be there.
@smallsailboatbigwater3959 You are a legend 😄
Good on you mate doing the same thing on my Tophat 25 travelling around Australia 🦘
That sounds awesome 😃
HI mate. Re fitting my Hood 23. In West Aus Kalgoorlie. The beach is just down the road 😆
Nice update! Great to hear how’s it’s all going, and I agree, it’s very nice the weather is shaping up (for now) ☀️
Unlimited data will be sweet! Sad to hear about loosing the game though but you’ve got a great attitude about redoing it 😊
@@ChloBo13 Always gotta look at the bright side 😁
Agree 100% lots to do every day never have a boring day. I enjoy doing many things DIY projects and researching. Sailboat life is good. Cheers, 😁⛵🐬🐕
S/V Cork~Texas~🇺🇸
@@DLBard-bv2nd For sure. I try to accept that there's only a certain number of hours in the day 😊. Thanks for watching, and all the best from NZ!
Very awesome sir, the more you grow into the boat the better it gets. I bought my own small sailboat I'm learning that I hope to camp on and stuff. It's an exciting adventure you're on and you have the right attitude to be successful at it.
@@NM-ql9er Cheers!
Good on ya. I’m doing nearly the same while still working, but ready to jump soon.
Awesome, I wish you all the best.
@@mikesalive same to you. This is the best life I’ve lived and it’s such a departure from wanting/needing/seeking STUFF. “Stuff” is a five letter word for Shit.
Been there done that many times it's fantastic.
Good on you Mike. You look quite comfortable on your boat. I think I am at the same stage as you, after only recently moving onto a boat, currently in Rockhampton Au. I look forward to checking your future videos. Cheers.
@@frogsintheforest Thanks mate. I wish you all the best.
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !"
Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ."
Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!"
Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically across the plains?..."
Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!"
Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky."
Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction."
Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"
@@fredflintstoner596 Fawlty Towers??
@@mikesalive FLOWERY TWATS !
This just popped up ,glad i watched your video, best wishes in the future ⚓
@@Evilzionistbabykillers Thank you so much.
@@mikesalive I'm subscribed and looking forward to seeing your next video 💯⚓
@@Evilzionistbabykillers Thank you. Nice to have you with us!
Good luck to you Mike
@@sailingstardreamer Thank you. Every word of encouragement does make a difference and is appreciated.
Great video -inspirational for us wanna be free liveaboard boaters -love from the uk
@@frazerherald7061 You can definitely do this!
I like to see scenes off sailing y the see. Excuse from my English...
¡ Buenas proa!❤
@@mariajosemorenoguerrero8638 Thank you. Summer is nearly here so I will be sailing very soon 😁
Good luck Mike from the UK. Enjoyed your video
@@matthewsbcrook Thank you so much.
good skills pal, stay happy & safe..
@@rosheengraves Thanks, I'll do my best 😃
Lived for years in my small yacht as i was working to just pay rent and bills, it is a fantasic life style!
Got rid of our tv over 4 years ago to, and don't listen to radio.You look very happy, as should we all.
unfortunately most want to play it safe,and never get to experience this kind of freedom.
Thanks for sharing. I agree - this is not for everyone, and there are a lot of "normal" things you have to sacrifice to live like this, but the daily freedom is epic. All the best.
@@mikesalive Iived in a2 man tent in my early twenties for 2 years holding down a full time job as a electrician , the freedom and money was epic, and freinds felt sorry for me!!!!
@@mikesalive My yacht is called sadhu, when you google yacht in lido, you will see her anchored on a swimming pool a few years ago,havre des pas swimming pool jersey channel islands
Sr Wendy-Anne Geddes. Dear Mike, love your site. Good luck and God bless.
@@tracygeddes5867 Thank you so much for your kind words.
What a great video, well done you! It's a great lifestyle for sure, I bought my boat 18 months ago and moved fully aboard when I gave up work 6 months ago. Everyday is a project and a learning curve and there's never enough time...but thats how life should be: not stagnant and boring, but the exact opposite. Love your attitude and spirit, not necessarily your backup strategy (bad joke!). Subscribed, looking forward to seeing you grow into the life, have great adventures and expand your travel horizons, as will I over here in Brisbane. Not just alive but thriving I'd say :)
@@chrismaps8596 Hey thanks. The list of jobs keeps growing lol..
LIVE AN LEARN ‼️
I'm surprised they dont kick you out where your anchored at, your boat looks a mess
@@tka1528 Yes. When I got this little boat it was covered in green slime and bird whatever etc, as all boats get when they're not looked after for a couple of years. It's taken a lot to even get it up to where it is now but being a stormy winter there hasn't been a lot of opportunity yet for painting and getting things polished up. Thanks for your kind words of encouragement though. I hope life treats you better from now on 😀
Good life for some but confined and badly overweight. Need exercise like walking
@@joeimbesi99 Summer is almost here and with it, swimming and sailing. You should come out for a weekend, we catch catch some fish and light a fire on the beach 😁
@@mikesalivedr eric berg will sort it out. TH-cam him.
thanks for the update
@@hebertcentrone6804 You are most welcome 😃
Hi MIKE. I subscribed and i'm very interested in your life change and how you handle it. Just a hint for you:; You need to stabilise the camera. Less movement as you move around the cabin. I got seasick watching after a minute or two....just sayin'...
@@normfaber114 Hi Norm. Thanks for your comments. I'll see what I can do with image stabilisation. I'm just recording on an old phone which doesn't have the latest doodabs but I'll do my best 👍
How long have you been a live aboard for, Mike?
I'm coming up to 3 years on the sea.
Not for everyone and you've gota be like ourselves, and happy in our own company ⚓
Just on two months. I believe I could live like this for several years so I'll figure out a way to earn some coin and make it happen :P
Great job bro! I’m working up the courage to buy my own little boat this winter or next! We’re you scared to do it alone at first?
Terrified but highly motivated to make a lifestyle change.
Just curious. What did you do for work before?
@@BrianAnother That is a great question. In my early days I was an electrician but for the last 20 years mostly switching between retail and security work. I never seemed to fit into corporate life. 😁
Living the Dream. Any kind of open cell foam over top of the microphone will decrease the wind noise. Fair winds.
@@jasonmcintosh2632 Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try.
@@mikesalive The bigger the piece of foam, the better, and it's shape doesn't matter. A square will work just fine.
@@jasonmcintosh2632 Thanks. I've found a piece that should work. The camera and nic on this old phone are right next to each other so I'll have to come up with a cunning plan to make it work without affecting the image.
Since you have all day and night to do as you want I’ve got a suggestion. It’s just a suggestion. If it bothers you in any sort of way or if you can’t stop thinking about my suggestion there’s a good reason for that. It’s already in your heart so stop running from it and ask .🙏❤️
Sure, please let me know 😀
If you end up needing better internet than data plans can provide consider starlink roam, the plan was updated yesterday to officially include coastal waters for 95/month, also unlimited data
Thank you.
95 dollars. Phew, no thanks. I'll stick to my $40 phone account for now.
Unfortunately Starlink terminals still suck alot of electrical energy too. They are appealing on paper but issues will escalate quickly with only a 100Ah battery to power it. I'm waiting to learn the power consumption of the mini terminals before diving in. Cheers
@@SailingTaranto yeah you'll want to convert the standard terminal to dc which is basically the only difference with the mini terminal being dc out of the box, bypassing the inverter can reduce power draw by 40%+. There are no cut dc converters available that you simply plug the ethernet/power cable into and connect to your battery
G'day Mike. You're living the dream mate. It may not be everybody's dream but it's your dream eh.
Was this the life plan for you? Maybe......we either get to find that stuff out after we die or we just simply die. You won't die wondering!!
I hope you can find a decent priced mooring in the Bay of Islands....could be a struggle though.
Good luck mate and keep living the dream......and for f***s sake, back up :)
@@Ulbre To cut a ten page story into five lines: I was burnt out from work and had to find an alternative and "affordable" lifestyle. Once I had my plan in place it gave me the fortitude to work a job for another year to put everything in place. Now there's no turning back because I left nothing behind 😃
@@mikesalive Greetings from the west coast of Scotland, your doing what you want most people never get the chance or just don't take it but living the life you want is a life well lived, all the best pal.
@@JI7NKJ Hey thank you. You're right. I kinda ended up here because it's my best option so I figure I may as well enjoy it and make the most 😊
Do you have a PO box for mail?
@@DSM81 Hi, thanks for asking. I do not but will look into getting one. 👍
Unless you're short you've got good head room for a smallish boat. Also I wouldn't trust any filtration system from that site you mentioned. Unfortunately a desalinator is an expensive item and there is no short cuts when it comes to drinking water from the ocean. I'll tell ya if I was a single man I'd be living aboard a boat, it's my dream lifestyle, also it's a economical way to live and being in my early 60s expenses are important. Anyway good luck with it all and I'll sub to see how it all goes for you. .
He is sitting
@@Antipodean33 Thanks!
Gotta declutter that space , also that’s kinda scary a 23 ft boat where can you travel in that
Agree on the first part but people have sailed the world on less!
So if I bought a 40 ft boat id be ok what about sailing out of Vancouver to the Bahamas
@@morgangentle1515 Where you can go is about the crew's confidence and ability as much as it is the size of the vessel. I'd still be a rookie if I was on a 40-footer, but then, if I could afford a boat that size I wouldn't be living here on this one 😁
How long can a guy stay around on the water can you live there forever
@@morgangentle1515 Yes, it never has to end. I rent this mooring but in a few weeks I'll take off from here and have zero rent payments. Makes it a pretty cheap way to live 😎
👍🏽👍🏽
@@cherjohnson5807 Cheers!
What's the use of living on a poky yacht which you don't sail?! Rather buy a small camper.
@@thusspokezarathustra Each to their own. And I will be sailing once the weather warms up. This boat is my home.
In a tank of diesel is the same amount of energy as my total electrical energy in a sub tropical place with the air con going 24-7, four tanks of diesel would be my whole electrical energy consumption for the year. Winter has to be accounted for so it might be around 3 tanks. That's a lot of energy being emitted from a camper that some people might not be comfortable expending also there is the temperature to contend with. The ocean being 12 or 15 degrees isn't zero that a camper might have to contend with and cooler in summer. Then there is the parking, always having to find somewhere to park that you won't be disturbed by yahoo's or worse, get something stolen. There's lots of use somebody can get out this yacht, just depends what they are looking for. Being able to catch fish outside your door at a fraction of the cost of a camper, with less ongoing costs and less drama from others suits if that's your goal.
@@antonyjh1234 Well said.
@@thusspokezarathustra I've lived in campers and cats for a while and I guarantee this is a million times better 😁
Any boat owner will tell you boat gets a foot smaller every one you live on it.
@@paulwoods2449 I would agree. 👍
👍👍👍🤝🇩🇰i own albin vega 27 ,good video and subsc.mate🫡
Oh very nice 😀