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Water Generator- I’m more than sure you could construct a drop down/stowaway shaft propeller that spins with the tidal direction and produce electricity. The current flow is almost constant in or out. Might be a silly idea but I just thought it’s the most practical
I love this guy, he does exactly what he wants to and doesn't give a toss about what anyone else thinks about his decisions. A lot of people in the comments and elsewhere have doubted him and said that he'd never succeed and yet he continues to prove them all wrong. Good on you Simon.... carry on !
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Hey hey! Welcome to Cripville! I’ve been here just a little over 44 years. There’s lots of stuff I can’t do but there’s a lot of things I discovered that I can do by modifying my activities.
I met Simon at the RTR he is a very tall slim man that's just the most polite chill guy you would like to meet. He is one hell of a cook. Enjoyed his cooking videos he used simple black iron skillet.
I love your story. But you have convinced me to build a wood stove. Never even considered it and you barely mentioned it but now I'm obsessed. Thank you for planting that seed. I appreciate you
Man I totally love your boat you built , I’m inspired , I have built small boats but nothing like yours , wow you did an awesome job on that , well done love it.
Glad to see Simon's happier on his barge than he ever was in his van though I did enjoy his travels with his dog and whoever had joined him for company.
This is the best boat video I've seen on TH-cam so far. I lived off-grid on a self-built solar rig for 8 years, so I have some basics, and I'm interested in Wharram designs and catamarans in general, and I'm simplicity-oriented, but I also appreciate your calculations and real-world example of just how many panels needed, given electric propulsion, etc... and I DOUBLE appreciate that this is not some consumer-boatshow-oriented $$$$ vaporware that we may "one day see" out of our price range. I can begin calculating some things, thanks to your video.
Have you looked into 1) the Wharram wingsail designs 2) schooner or at least mast-per-hull with the former? Just digging into the Wharram design book now... You must have intimate knowledge of how your boat was built, by now, as you rebuild it constantly!
Simon, I'm blown away by what you have done, not just with this catamaran, but with the way you live your life. If you ever swing by the Spanish banks in Vancouver where I park my '87 Class-C Motorhome alot of the summer, look me up! I'm bursting with questions on the solar kit you have built, not to mention your water maker. My camper is really just a step toward my dream of a boat, and I even pretend its a boat. Lord knows it drives like one.
So cool to see your progress! What a journey from the times of Degnen Bay! We used to see you all the time at Kenny’s, with your dog, heading to your boat and back.
Winter heat is the wood stove, I know you’d like to get rid of it but reliable heat is better than freezing. Stock up your wood supply before the cold weather hits your area. If you half to bury the boat in firewood, better that than freezing. Food for thought
You can`t understand the satisfaction you have when you want solar and you get them and see everything powered by it. That independence satisfaction its priceless.
salute those of you who are persistent in fighting for a dream ship to be perfect even though the process takes a long time every day but you manage to keep your spirits up
I’m definitely going to sub to his channel, I have some much respect for individuals that want to do things for the better for our planet, to share experiences and living off the grid.
Simon, quite amazing. I just happened upon one of your videos today. You got it going on buddy....keep it up. The first step is the hardest. I am 61 and considering the same. Will be watching your videos for inspiration. I like the fact your so upfront about your experiences. There is so much to learn even though I used to be able (in my distant youth) to handle up to about 40' foot of sailboat solo thanks to my father. All maintenance too...stinkpot backup power....yep!? Moving them in and out of the water...pain in the u kno what!! Stepping the mast....fun I can do without. But, this independent lifestyle appeals to so many in this currently crazy world. Much to learn from you about the technical aspects of "off the grid". Watching, listening and doing work best for me and others like me who have a hard time reading technical data. Thank you! Mike. Lake Erie ...Ohio side ; )
He is very modest about his cooking abilities. He is a real chef. Watched him prepare incredible meals using his little black iron skillet. Simon you can run South instead of paying to heat a boat.
100% live aboard electric boats will definitely become more of a thing, especially if marine hydrogen fuel cell systems become more mainstream which gives you the option to store lots of energy. The Energy Observer vessel is the ultimate personification of the concept traveling around the world.
Hydrogen doesn't make much sense for a few reasons, for one you are putting a LOT more energy into creating then storing the stuff than you will ever get out of it. And for another storing it requires significant volume per unit energy so a boat with limited space isn't going to hold as much energy in hydrogen as it will in a more conventional fuel. So "lots of energy" isn't exactly accurate.
@@DrewLSsix There is nothing hypothetical about it. Like I said, look at the The Energy Observer which is a hydrogen fuel cell ship that traveled around the world with a crew.
I think the only good thing the hydrogen could be used for is for cooking and heat. One can use the excess solar to put into hydrogen production. Or alternatively maybe running a fuel cell as an extra reserve, but maybe one would just go for more batteries, idk.
renewables are an addition to. If you travel and do normal things you won't make it off renewables alone in 98% of the world where it's not pure sun or wind
I am watching this from New Orleans, Louisiana … I like your attitude I like your outlook on your situation … you are creating a fine, fine vessel, sir ….. But the reward is so much more than monetary. I’m sure you appreciate that….. Very nice I tipped my hat to you
Wow! Amazing dedication to forging your own way in life - truly inspiring stuff. If you're going to claim '100% fossil fuel free', though, I need to point out that those batteries, solar panels, really anything plastic/rubber is going to be produced from fossil fuels. I think this is an important point - which does not take away from this mans incredibly inspiring story and truly uplifting message - because we need to be realistic in our understanding of what benefits we reap from using fossil fuels. I believe the world is too obsessed with being driven away from fossil fuels in a misguided (and greedy) way instead of putting an emphasis on balance between energy sources. All that being said, I hope to one day meet Simon and shake his hand!
Simon !!!!!! Chillest dude I met at the 2017 RTR Quartzite AZ. Tall slim accomplished chef too he cooked incredible meals with his little black skillet. I'm glad I didn't know who he was when I met him. I think I would have been a little star struck. Also got to meet a lot of other YT channel pilots.
Solar and Wind turbines, perfect for the pacific north west where in Vancouver we have LOTS of grey cloudy days but that means there is consistent wind for him. This is a GENIUS design. Also a catamaran design is more resistant to capsizing adding to the safety.
This is awesome! Lots of good ideas! This shows us how well we can live more sustainably, independent and self-sufficient. And in connection with nature.
well, boats are a TON of work, and even when all the work is done, new work pops up constantly. They are money and time-sinks people really don't understand until they get one, and realize they can't keep it afloat all alone or without massive $. For those that can or are willing to learn and do it all, it's pretty cool.
Great looking boat! perfect for sailing the bays of pacific northwest. Not sure if I would do an atlantic or pacific crossing on it tho.. but definitely looks like a nice houseboat
Hell yeah brother, live free and happy, live with what you need and always be happy. 🤙🙏 3 years now I've been living on a self converted retired skoolie. Best decision I've ever made.
whoa; the lifestyle commitment of this guy is commendable! In addition to all of his other cost saving measures; it's cool how he saves money by only getting half of his hair cut!
I've been watching Simon for a couple of months. I love the islands on the USA side and hope to visit the Canadian islands one day. His dog Honey is so cute.
Looks. Great. If you ever think about coming to the Bahamas. Make sure ad let me know. I’m sure it can be amazing. Lots of people can benefit from your experience.
While the Wharram's original design was for sailing, the absence of a mast and sails makes the boat a powerboat and not a sailboat. My wife and I have converted our 40' sailboat to electric propulsion and are powered my solar energy. Our primary propulsion is wind, since we are a sailboat but our auxiliary power is comprised of two 10kw electric motors, delivering about 40hp to the propeller shaft. At anchor, we live like kings, just like an apartment. Underway, we can maintain 3.5 knots indefinitely, with bright sunshine. We haven't had an electric bill in 7 years and we occasionally run our air conditioned, always have ice in the freezer, and frequently watch movies projected on the bulkhead screen. It's a great way of life, if you can handle the upfit. The advantage to your design is the real estate across the top. The advantage to our design is that we can easily move at a moment's notice without regard for our state-of-charge and can regeneratively charge our battery banks while sailing.
Thanks for sharing this awesome story, along with Mat's incredible music! Having an ugly boat is probably a good thing, pirates won't even give it a second glance! :)
Yeh probably ought to find a way to camouflage all those sun reaping devices; all those panels sorta wreak a faint aroma of money/power. Pale pink camouflage Live Oak prolly look real nice but I couldn’t call that boat ugly now. Just saying.
Something to Try. In summer IF the water temp is cool 20- 30 feet down you could drop a hose down and pump that water through a coil to cool your boat. Also, it's more maintenance but a water source heat pump will make less noise, is more efficient, all components are below deck and no defrost cycles.
You would think so. Believing he's saving the planet is a misconception. There is no climate emergency. There is the fear of climate brought about by the non stop propaganda from the MSM.
@@kevinpelletier7053 Correct. And for over 50 years I have seen no change in climate. I have seen significant increase of propaganda. I have traveled to Europe twice to hike in the Alps for a month, to Alaska, and the high arctic( Resolute Bay, Iqaluit, and Somerset Island). I have seen the remnants of Thule huts in the high arctic. Thule thrived year round in the high arctic hunting whales in ice free arctic almost 700 years ago. Then the little ice age came and the whales stopped coming that far north and Thule disappeared. Thule could not survive in the harsh arctic conditions existing there today.
glad to hear you say you would put sails on it, i was just thinking as i started watching having sails on the boat while supplementing it with the solar would likely be ideal and compliment each other nicely. This is 2 years old though.
That's incredible having lived in Vancouver for 45 years I know how beautiful the island's are but it rains a lot from October to April but I must admit I'm very jealous of you 😀 all the best my friend I admire you
So, when he says "fossil fuel free", he's only talking about moving the boat. Not the construction and maintenance and other products used on the boat.
Was thinking the same thing.. solar panels are a real problem when it comes to recycling them. + Fiberglass doesn't seem natural. As for lithium batteries that's next level.. I don't know why he's bringing up fossil fuels but then goes on to say that he was touring the country for 6+ years.. I wonder how much fuel he used to do that..he is doing the solar panel thing because it's cost less money in the long run. If he was able to serve money using fossil fuels I would guarantee he would do it. To live the way he lives you must save as much money as possible. Or join the rat race to pay your bills
Solar power is fantastic for those sunny areas of the planet. .oh and provided there's water. I really think when people do this they should if possible help others do the same, either as a business or provide help to those who want the same. I know that even without sun, there's still power going to the 🔋 🔋. Keep on truckin.
how much fossil fuel does a "sail boat" use while under sail, answer.....zero, and producing sails takes a hell of a lot less carbon too produce then all those solar panels, not to mention the sails are bio degradable and the solar panels are not currently recyclable.
If you watched the video he plans on adding sails, he wanted solar panels so he didn't have to deal with filling a tank for ocean crossings. He plans on adding wind turbines also
I pulled the diesel out of my monohaul too. Swapped out for a OceanVolt last year. I don’t have nearly as many solar panels but I have wayyyy better batteries. I’m under sail 95% of the time so nbd. The only issue I faced was ballast which is easy enough to fix. Even though the motor was mounted on the centerline, I listed hard to port until I fixed the ballast
I am not yet a boater, but I do live off-grid in a yurt, and have built a very nice solar system from scratch. Someday, I would like to create a much smaller coastal cruiser and do The Great Loop. I am a self-employed jeweler/sculptor, and could do my work onboard. Your vids are very informative. I enjoy watching. Thanks:)
Great movie, thank you. About heating, since solar to battery to heat pump is not a high efficiency system, I suggest (also) a small thermal solar pannel, something not bigger tham 2-3 sq.m, then collecting the hot water at 95C in a small tank, about a ton, well thermo-insulated. Solar thermo are about 3 times more efficient, DIY, extremely cheap and simple and the "battery" is just water. Chech out the math, it might cover the nights, after a sunny day. In the summer, you can use a small extraction (serpentine or similar) to pre-heat the stuff before cooking, when you need the whole electric power for traveling.
just found you dude and seen you where talking about sailing at some point, not sure if you have even thought of this yet but you could double up so that you not needing to worry about your solar. You can achieve this by putting your masking just before you roofed solar panels, dont worry you wont stop production of them what you can do this by lifting you solar panel up above your sail but you run your sail onto a rotating mask below your static panel mounts. you could even have your bird nest up there too run cargo nets on the rear side for storage I love you boat man amazing. I just about to start the nomadic living in E bike camper from scotland to south africa and hopefully buy little plot land to work and the dream is to then have boat out of the beach to be able to then go sailing and like yourself I am planning do this with nothing but patience and adventure awaiting :D
Would have never gotten rid of the diesel. Doesn't have to be fossil fuel. They do run vegetable oil. Very good compact heaters. Good for generators too. Either way this is awesome and I support anyone else's opinions and dreams. Food bank chef. That's giving back. I respect that.
Loved the story mate. One thing to think about....if you are going to add multiple wind generators you might want to think about how your sail plan will work ...i.e. the end of the boom, the backstays, the main sheet track....etc... Wait till you see how much all of that stuff costs....
I think you are very switched on and maybe a wind generator while you are coasting so you put back into your motors using wind coming towards the boat while you are using your solar pushing forward what a terrific idea I had thought about the very same idea 5 years ago now you have re lit the candle for me Simon maybe look at a ex tourist boat that uses solar I think you are on the rite track Simon I just wanted to say good on you M8
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How do you take care of the poo?
Just smash it with a wooden mallet and let the rain wash it away...
Have you ever thought about a wood gas generator? That may help if you have issues with wind and solar.
Water Generator- I’m more than sure you could construct a drop down/stowaway shaft propeller that spins with the tidal direction and produce electricity. The current flow is almost constant in or out.
Might be a silly idea but I just thought it’s the most practical
@DaKermitFrog You just press a button and the bottom of the boat falls out from under the dog.
I love this guy, he does exactly what he wants to and doesn't give a toss about what anyone else thinks about his decisions. A lot of people in the comments and elsewhere have doubted him and said that he'd never succeed and yet he continues to prove them all wrong. Good on you Simon.... carry on !
I'm the same way but I have 4 kids and a wife so I have to care what people think :P
@@DankAlchemist I recognize that, I have a wife and 2 kids, she doesn't like my open minded thinking and out outside the box solutions.
@@DankAlchemist
No U don't but U aren't Strong in Spirit like this Dude
Yes well look on the bright side at least you don't have 4 wives and a kid...
@@gregjones3660 😆
I recently became disabled and had to make some major life changes. I canceled my DirecTV for $140 a month and now just watch lots of youtube and this is why I came across your channel. I love it! I'm going to binge watch many of your videos. Thanks
Hows things😮
same but i been doing it for almost 20 years .. welcome to the cripple club
I got disabilities and run my youtube off a bucket of worms. Nice to be here.
I don't see you fitting sails on it.
Hey hey! Welcome to Cripville! I’ve been here just a little over 44 years. There’s lots of stuff I can’t do but there’s a lot of things I discovered that I can do by modifying my activities.
I met Simon at the RTR he is a very tall slim man that's just the most polite chill guy you would like to meet. He is one hell of a cook. Enjoyed his cooking videos he used simple black iron skillet.
This guy is my spirit animal, I'm super jealous of the way he disconnected from the grind of gas, cars, property taxes, mortgage, etc.
The more people that do this the more the governments will make laws against it.
seems like hes grinding more than most with all the different work he is juggling
@@James-zw4tn with boat you can move to another country
SImon is such a brave, hard-working, multi-skilled and most of all chill dude! The catamaran looks great!
I love your story. But you have convinced me to build a wood stove. Never even considered it and you barely mentioned it but now I'm obsessed. Thank you for planting that seed. I appreciate you
I wish I could have one friend that wanted to do things like this.
Do you have any sailing clubs in your area? You might find someone who shares your interests about building something similar
Meeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
@@karenrouth2056 where you at? Im in Toledo OH. hopefully I'll be working on Milwaukee next week.
@@karenrouth2056 may you find 100s of friends in Jesus' name!
I'm here in New Zealand
Man I totally love your boat you built , I’m inspired , I have built small boats but nothing like yours , wow you did an awesome job on that , well done love it.
Glad to see Simon's happier on his barge than he ever was in his van though I did enjoy his travels with his dog and whoever had joined him for company.
This little film gave me hope for exploring my dreams and moving on. I've watches it over and over again.
I've been thinking of something like this for years ..
The roof on a houseboat is plenty of room for solar panels.
This is an awesome project.
You're doing great, buddy, and you have your buddy with you, which you can't beat
As a fellow liveaboard living in the same area as Simon, I thoroughly enjoy his channel. Outstanding job on his cat.
@Rob Wilton not a youtuber, but love to follow people like Simon.
Cat? Dog? Ooooo catamaran... 😅
This is the best boat video I've seen on TH-cam so far. I lived off-grid on a self-built solar rig for 8 years, so I have some basics, and I'm interested in Wharram designs and catamarans in general, and I'm simplicity-oriented, but I also appreciate your calculations and real-world example of just how many panels needed, given electric propulsion, etc... and I DOUBLE appreciate that this is not some consumer-boatshow-oriented $$$$ vaporware that we may "one day see" out of our price range. I can begin calculating some things, thanks to your video.
Have you looked into 1) the Wharram wingsail designs 2) schooner or at least mast-per-hull with the former? Just digging into the Wharram design book now... You must have intimate knowledge of how your boat was built, by now, as you rebuild it constantly!
I have been following Simon for years and have always enjoyed his channel!
did u go to his boat
this is awesome! Well done Simon. I think most people would be stoked to live on that boat
NIce! I have been following Simon since 2014. I am so happy to see his progress from van life to boat life. : )
Wow. I’m finally watching a DIY restoration that’s NOT ten years old! Great job.
Yay Simon! Been watching his project for about three years now. Hope this vid gives him a big subscription bump. Nicely put together!
Simon, I'm blown away by what you have done, not just with this catamaran, but with the way you live your life. If you ever swing by the Spanish banks in Vancouver where I park my '87 Class-C Motorhome alot of the summer, look me up! I'm bursting with questions on the solar kit you have built, not to mention your water maker.
My camper is really just a step toward my dream of a boat, and I even pretend its a boat. Lord knows it drives like one.
😂
So cool to see your progress! What a journey from the times of Degnen Bay! We used to see you all the time at Kenny’s, with your dog, heading to your boat and back.
Winter heat is the wood stove, I know you’d like to get rid of it but reliable heat is better than freezing. Stock up your wood supply before the cold weather hits your area. If you half to bury the boat in firewood, better that than freezing.
Food for thought
I love it! enjoy your sailing
You can`t understand the satisfaction you have when you want solar and you get them and see everything powered by it.
That independence satisfaction its priceless.
Been following Simon since the first video you guys made of him with his van! Thanks for all you guys do!
That's awesome! Thanks Spencer :)
salute those of you who are persistent in fighting for a dream ship to be perfect even though the process takes a long time every day but you manage to keep your spirits up
I’m definitely going to sub to his channel, I have some much respect for individuals that want to do things for the better for our planet, to share experiences and living off the grid.
Yep same here. Just subbed...
I need subbs 😬
@@professionalguy9346 buy a boat then 😂
@@iMann_iFail lol, I’m building mine from scratch.
Repurposed materials for building - I love it!
Simon, quite amazing. I just happened upon one of your videos today. You got it going on buddy....keep it up. The first step is the hardest.
I am 61 and considering the same. Will be watching your videos for inspiration. I like the fact your so upfront about your experiences.
There is so much to learn even though I used to be able (in my distant youth) to handle up to about 40' foot of sailboat solo thanks to my father. All maintenance too...stinkpot backup power....yep!? Moving them in and out of the water...pain in the u kno what!! Stepping the mast....fun I can do without.
But, this independent lifestyle appeals to so many in this currently crazy world. Much to learn from you about the technical aspects of "off the grid". Watching, listening and doing work best for me and others like me who have a hard time reading technical data.
Thank you!
Mike.
Lake Erie ...Ohio side ; )
He is very modest about his cooking abilities. He is a real chef. Watched him prepare incredible meals using his little black iron skillet.
Simon you can run South instead of paying to heat a boat.
100% live aboard electric boats will definitely become more of a thing, especially if marine hydrogen fuel cell systems become more mainstream which gives you the option to store lots of energy. The Energy Observer vessel is the ultimate personification of the concept traveling around the world.
Hydrogen doesn't make much sense for a few reasons, for one you are putting a LOT more energy into creating then storing the stuff than you will ever get out of it. And for another storing it requires significant volume per unit energy so a boat with limited space isn't going to hold as much energy in hydrogen as it will in a more conventional fuel. So "lots of energy" isn't exactly accurate.
@@DrewLSsix There is nothing hypothetical about it. Like I said, look at the The Energy Observer which is a hydrogen fuel cell ship that traveled around the world with a crew.
I think the only good thing the hydrogen could be used for is for cooking and heat. One can use the excess solar to put into hydrogen production. Or alternatively maybe running a fuel cell as an extra reserve, but maybe one would just go for more batteries, idk.
renewables are an addition to. If you travel and do normal things you won't make it off renewables alone in 98% of the world where it's not pure sun or wind
Batteries are probably pretty much always the more cost effective energy storage method in this context.
I am watching this from New Orleans, Louisiana … I like your attitude I like your outlook on your situation … you are creating a fine, fine vessel, sir ….. But the reward is so much more than monetary. I’m sure you appreciate that….. Very nice I tipped my hat to you
Wow! Amazing dedication to forging your own way in life - truly inspiring stuff. If you're going to claim '100% fossil fuel free', though, I need to point out that those batteries, solar panels, really anything plastic/rubber is going to be produced from fossil fuels. I think this is an important point - which does not take away from this mans incredibly inspiring story and truly uplifting message - because we need to be realistic in our understanding of what benefits we reap from using fossil fuels. I believe the world is too obsessed with being driven away from fossil fuels in a misguided (and greedy) way instead of putting an emphasis on balance between energy sources.
All that being said, I hope to one day meet Simon and shake his hand!
absolutely agree; no man is an island. :)
lets not forget the 100% fossil fuel rubber dingy with an outbord motor...
@@JWINDSOR shhhhhhhhhh! ;)
or the fact he uses a fire.... as well which obviously releases carbon...
@@warmage247 that’s weird and nit-picky.
Simon !!!!!! Chillest dude I met at the 2017 RTR Quartzite AZ. Tall slim accomplished chef too he cooked incredible meals with his little black skillet. I'm glad I didn't know who he was when I met him. I think I would have been a little star struck. Also got to meet a lot of other YT channel pilots.
Right on ! I wonder if he is ever in Gibsons, Id love to check out his boat.
U seem like u’ve got it together man(smart, articulate, willing to learn, enviro, self-reliant…etc)! I really enjoyed this vid! Good luck!
Looks great Simon, I'm very happy for you. I wish you continued success
Solar and Wind turbines, perfect for the pacific north west where in Vancouver we have LOTS of grey cloudy days but that means there is consistent wind for him.
This is a GENIUS design. Also a catamaran design is more resistant to capsizing adding to the safety.
Props to this guy. Living the dream
I remember Simon from years ago. From the vanlife era, he was one of the ones that got me inspired into my life and bus life
This is awesome! Lots of good ideas! This shows us how well we can live more sustainably, independent and self-sufficient. And in connection with nature.
Simon, I wished more people took not only the interest but the inspiration and motivation to do something like this .❤
well, boats are a TON of work, and even when all the work is done, new work pops up constantly. They are money and time-sinks people really don't understand until they get one, and realize they can't keep it afloat all alone or without massive $. For those that can or are willing to learn and do it all, it's pretty cool.
What a delightful video! A true adventurer! Best wishes for happiness!
Love it mate! Living the dream!!! All the best from Australia.
Great looking boat! perfect for sailing the bays of pacific northwest. Not sure if I would do an atlantic or pacific crossing on it tho.. but definitely looks like a nice houseboat
Hell yeah brother, live free and happy, live with what you need and always be happy. 🤙🙏
3 years now I've been living on a self converted retired skoolie. Best decision I've ever made.
This is so awesome!! Can’t believe all the work he’s done 👍👍👍
Closed down all coal powered plants! Yet rely on batteries for your green new deal boat.. Wonder how all those sanders worked.
whoa; the lifestyle commitment of this guy is commendable!
In addition to all of his other cost saving measures; it's cool how he saves money by only getting half of his hair cut!
We applaud you! Your eco practices are exactly what our boating community needs to be inspired for green boating!
You want truly 100% green boating you will need to build your boat by hand using all natural materials.
Green boating is an oxymoron if I ever heard one.
Avg temps fluctuate worldwide. Stop your goofy green lies
My dream life you are very lucky to having this kind of experience close to mother nature
Thanks for sharing
its one of my dream to live like this
Cool. Its amazing to see this guy actually living off grid... truely Sustainable.
I've been watching Simon for a couple of months. I love the islands on the USA side and hope to visit the Canadian islands one day. His dog Honey is so cute.
Agreed, the islands in the upper left are very nice
Waterworld yeah! This sounds so amazing as long as you have some seeds, dry land in pots and water filtration that can be maintained
This is such a cool project. Must be awesome to work on it and live in it.
This is the coolest DYI selfsustained boat in the world i've seen so far !
Very nice & economical
Looks. Great. If you ever think about coming to the Bahamas. Make sure ad let me know. I’m sure it can be amazing. Lots of people can benefit from your experience.
Once I get out of college, I want to get a home near the water and make a solar boat like this.
While the Wharram's original design was for sailing, the absence of a mast and sails makes the boat a powerboat and not a sailboat. My wife and I have converted our 40' sailboat to electric propulsion and are powered my solar energy. Our primary propulsion is wind, since we are a sailboat but our auxiliary power is comprised of two 10kw electric motors, delivering about 40hp to the propeller shaft. At anchor, we live like kings, just like an apartment. Underway, we can maintain 3.5 knots indefinitely, with bright sunshine. We haven't had an electric bill in 7 years and we occasionally run our air conditioned, always have ice in the freezer, and frequently watch movies projected on the bulkhead screen. It's a great way of life, if you can handle the upfit. The advantage to your design is the real estate across the top. The advantage to our design is that we can easily move at a moment's notice without regard for our state-of-charge and can regeneratively charge our battery banks while sailing.
Thanks for sharing this awesome story, along with Mat's incredible music! Having an ugly boat is probably a good thing, pirates won't even give it a second glance! :)
Yeh probably ought to find a way to camouflage all those sun reaping devices; all those panels sorta wreak a faint aroma of money/power. Pale pink camouflage Live Oak prolly look real nice but I couldn’t call that boat ugly now. Just saying.
Yeah, prolly a blue tarp over them thar panels, ought to do the trick just nicely
Something to Try. In summer IF the water temp is cool 20- 30 feet down you could drop a hose down and pump that water through a coil to cool your boat.
Also, it's more maintenance but a water source heat pump will make less noise, is more efficient, all components are below deck and no defrost cycles.
When this guy hits bad weather he'll understand why diesels are still a thing.
You would think so. Believing he's saving the planet is a misconception. There is no climate emergency. There is the fear of climate brought about by the non stop propaganda from the MSM.
@@kevinpelletier7053 Correct. And for over 50 years I have seen no change in climate. I have seen significant increase of propaganda. I have traveled to Europe twice to hike in the Alps for a month, to Alaska, and the high arctic( Resolute Bay, Iqaluit, and Somerset Island). I have seen the remnants of Thule huts in the high arctic. Thule thrived year round in the high arctic hunting whales in ice free arctic almost 700 years ago. Then the little ice age came and the whales stopped coming that far north and Thule disappeared. Thule could not survive in the harsh arctic conditions existing there today.
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Super impressed with your creativity and your DIY (Do it yourself) boat transformation!
They don't need all those panels, it's the battery bank that should be beefed up, not panels.
He needs both, hes in higher latitudes so he only gets a lower % of the full outputs.
Great way to go....
And what experience are you going off of here lol? Look at all the current electric proper power cats. Exactly the same setup
Tell me you know nothing about electricity without telling me you know anything about electricity...
glad to hear you say you would put sails on it, i was just thinking as i started watching having sails on the boat while supplementing it with the solar would likely be ideal and compliment each other nicely. This is 2 years old though.
It’s not a sailboat anymore. It’s a solar barge.
That's what I was thinking, it's a barge that needs the sun, a lot like jelly fish.
Absolutely loved this video, forget the sails ... you've nailed it out of the park with your amazing solar setup ...
don’t tell him what to do
A sailboat with no sails. Nice!
That's incredible having lived in Vancouver for 45 years I know how beautiful the island's are but it rains a lot from October to April but I must admit I'm very jealous of you 😀 all the best my friend I admire you
So, when he says "fossil fuel free", he's only talking about moving the boat. Not the construction and maintenance and other products used on the boat.
guess he doesn't understand what 100% means
5:08 green propane bottle on the left counter...
@@MosesNLit is compressed farts. Very efficient
Congratulations. That's a great lifestyle. Enjoy it.
When you boast about living fossil fuels free, but use Ton’s of fossil fuels to build and maintain it.
Was thinking the same thing.. solar panels are a real problem when it comes to recycling them. + Fiberglass doesn't seem natural. As for lithium batteries that's next level.. I don't know why he's bringing up fossil fuels but then goes on to say that he was touring the country for 6+ years.. I wonder how much fuel he used to do that..he is doing the solar panel thing because it's cost less money in the long run. If he was able to serve money using fossil fuels I would guarantee he would do it. To live the way he lives you must save as much money as possible. Or join the rat race to pay your bills
Solar power is fantastic for those sunny areas of the planet. .oh and provided there's water. I really think when people do this they should if possible help others do the same, either as a business or provide help to those who want the same. I know that even without sun, there's still power going to the 🔋 🔋.
Keep on truckin.
Cool project. Time to stop calling it a sailboat though. There is no sail.
I had a 52 ft Gibson house bout. WINTERS WERE BRUTAL. And I’m in Oklahoma. Good luck bro. Looks like you have it going on.
how much fossil fuel does a "sail boat" use while under sail, answer.....zero, and producing sails takes a hell of a lot less carbon too produce then all those solar panels, not to mention the sails are bio degradable and the solar panels are not currently recyclable.
The sails last a while..decades even
If you watched the video he plans on adding sails, he wanted solar panels so he didn't have to deal with filling a tank for ocean crossings. He plans on adding wind turbines also
What a wonderful video of a great guy and his admirable project! Thanks for finding and showing another inspriring possibility :).
"100% fossil fuel free" 30 seconds in uses gas dinghy motor
With these subscribers he can easily afford a nice yacht…Respect for your life😊
Sitting in the same spot for 12 years. What fantastic craftsmanship to still be functional.
Fantastic video. Loved it and much love from Belfast, Northern Ireland
I pulled the diesel out of my monohaul too. Swapped out for a OceanVolt last year. I don’t have nearly as many solar panels but I have wayyyy better batteries. I’m under sail 95% of the time so nbd. The only issue I faced was ballast which is easy enough to fix. Even though the motor was mounted on the centerline, I listed hard to port until I fixed the ballast
Floating Catamaran may be the best house boat ever. I would have a wrap around container garden on my island fortress!
Awesome video. Guy is so down to earth. That's paradise on the water.
I am not yet a boater, but I do live off-grid in a yurt, and have built a very nice solar system from scratch. Someday, I would like to create a much smaller coastal cruiser and do The Great Loop. I am a self-employed jeweler/sculptor, and could do my work onboard. Your vids are very informative. I enjoy watching. Thanks:)
Great movie, thank you. About heating, since solar to battery to heat pump is not a high efficiency system, I suggest (also) a small thermal solar pannel, something not bigger tham 2-3 sq.m, then collecting the hot water at 95C in a small tank, about a ton, well thermo-insulated. Solar thermo are about 3 times more efficient, DIY, extremely cheap and simple and the "battery" is just water. Chech out the math, it might cover the nights, after a sunny day. In the summer, you can use a small extraction (serpentine or similar) to pre-heat the stuff before cooking, when you need the whole electric power for traveling.
just found you dude and seen you where talking about sailing at some point, not sure if you have even thought of this yet but you could double up so that you not needing to worry about your solar. You can achieve this by putting your masking just before you roofed solar panels, dont worry you wont stop production of them what you can do this by lifting you solar panel up above your sail but you run your sail onto a rotating mask below your static panel mounts. you could even have your bird nest up there too run cargo nets on the rear side for storage I love you boat man amazing. I just about to start the nomadic living in E bike camper from scotland to south africa and hopefully buy little plot land to work and the dream is to then have boat out of the beach to be able to then go sailing and like yourself I am planning do this with nothing but patience and adventure awaiting :D
Wow...cool!
The creativity of humans is amazing.
Would have never gotten rid of the diesel. Doesn't have to be fossil fuel. They do run vegetable oil. Very good compact heaters. Good for generators too. Either way this is awesome and I support anyone else's opinions and dreams. Food bank chef. That's giving back. I respect that.
Very cool project. Hope you have the juice to outrun winter storms.
Loved the story mate. One thing to think about....if you are going to add multiple wind generators you might want to think about how your sail plan will work ...i.e. the end of the boom, the backstays, the main sheet track....etc... Wait till you see how much all of that stuff costs....
Great job on your information it's truthful information for Everyone God Bless Your Success 🙏😇🙏
It ain't simple Simon.
Well done Mr ❤️
best couple years of my life spent on a tri in the FL keys! Sails are a lot of work. Solar with a kite I think is the way to go.
I love the idea of making my own design Mini-Yacht at harbor like this guy. Very motivated video tbh
I think you are very switched on and maybe a wind generator while you are coasting so you put back into your motors using wind coming towards the boat while you are using your solar pushing forward what a terrific idea I had thought about the very same idea 5 years ago now you have re lit the candle for me Simon maybe look at a ex tourist boat that uses solar I think you are on the rite track Simon I just wanted to say good on you M8
Hey Simon, your a pretty neat guy. Nice boat.
"All in all not a bad way to go." Dude, you are doing great!