That’s cool you saw your boat in our video!😎 We had a fabulous trip. The Rideau Canal is one of our favourite waterways. Thanks for watching!

No blue barrels were seen. We traversed this area 2-years ago.

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Sounds like your garden is growing well.👍🏻 It’s interesting to learn which birds and pests come to visit and feed! We just love the blueberries! Thanks so much for watching😎

Thanks so much for your kind words Larry! We prepare with a brief outline, so we don’t forget each point and then mostly we as lib. We appreciate your feedback and thanks so much for watching😎

You’re right Albert! They are both owned by Fluid Motion so not surprising there are similarities. Thanks for watching😎

Our dinghy davit system is the Hurley H3O davit system with a manual winch. Alternatively you can get an electric winch. It’s very simple and easy to use. The only downside is you must launch the dinghy to use the swim platform. Thanks for watching😎

So glad you enjoyed this episode! We just love the Rideau Canal. Thanks so much for watching 😎

You’re welcome and thanks so much for watching 😎

Hmmm, we haven’t heard that before, so just had to check the dictionary (Oxford and Cambridge dictionaries)…‘openable’ means ‘capable of being opened’. Thanks for watching 😎

Glad you enjoyed it Ruth! It’s amazing what the sculptors can create with just sand and water. Thanks for watching😎

Ours was labelled ‘Classic’ but it had no aft cabin. It’s a mystery! Thanks for watching😎

Glad you enjoyed it Barry! It’s a beautiful area with lots of memories for us too. Thanks for watching😎

Chambly is a lovely, quaint town and we enjoyed our visit there. It’s definitely unique to arrive by boat! Thanks so much for watching Wendi.😎

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching.😎

Primarily we used solar to charge the Bluetti. A transfer switch should be installed to connect the Bluetti directly into the boat’s AC systems. Thanks for watching.😊

Great! Thanks for watching😎

Thanks for sharing your story Nickie! It’s wonderful to enjoy this beautiful part of Canada in retirement. Thanks also for sharing some of your family history… so interesting! Enjoy your retirement and thanks for watching!😎

Yes they were! It’s pretty impressive what the creators can do in 3D! Than oh s for watching this episode Tom!😎

There’s lots to see and experience during Beachfest in Parksville! It runs for 5-1/2 weeks from mid-July to the 3rd week of August. Glad you enjoyed seeing the sand sculptures. Thanks for watching Bibiane!😎

It’s true, when you think about it. But our intention (as I’m sure you realized) was simply to convey a true and real impression of the vessel without holding back. Thanks for watching Tom!😎

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Glad you enjoyed the videos Richard and thanks so much for watching😎

The expense of a water maker was prohibitive for the period of time we would have needed one. Thanks for watching😎

No we have not seen the white crows or ravens! Where is the best place to see them? Thanks for watching Claire😎

Right now qualicum beach area look up on KZbin for white ravens on Vancouver island

Thanks Claire! We have seen Blizzard at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre.

Since publishing this episode, we have in fact seen a Cutwater 28… much more roomy and more power. Thanks so much for watching!😎

Thanks for sharing Janet. There are definitely some good options for getting to and from the island. Good to know seniors walk on free Mon-Thurs. Another option for flying is Iskwew Air from the QB airport which flies into YVR South Terminal. (It’s efficient and fun to fly!) As you mentioned there is a free shuttle to the main terminal. Thanks so much for watching😎

What you saw at 2:30 was a live sand dollar. They are dark when alive and white when no longer alive. It’s important to leave them in water so they survive. Parksville is known for its many sand dollars on the vast beaches. Thanks so much for watching Alex😎

The fishfinder was helpful in knowing depth and finding schools of fish. Malcolm does take his net but typically does catch & release. Barbless hooks are required out in BC, especially for fishing salmon. Thanks for your feedback on music. We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

Great idea to have bikes for those activities. E-bikes would extend your range but much heavier to lift on and off the boat. Main concerns are storage and weight. For provisioning we recommend using grocery delivery. Hope this helps and thanks for watching William!😎

Yes we are aware. Sadly it is the situation almost anywhere in Canada. Options while waiting for a GP are online Dr appointments for things like Rx renewals, and even the pharmacists can help with minor ailments. There is also an excellent Urgent Care facility in Parksville. And there are options for privately funded health care for those that can afford it. Thanks very much for watching😎

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching😎

You’re right! Thanks so much for watching!😎

Comox has such a beautiful setting. We’ve sailed smaller vessels before, but no lessons required this time as our looper friends (who chose this boat) have extensive experience sailing! We’re very much looking forward to it and yes it will be different than looping on Stay Cool😎. Thanks for watching Alex!

Thanks for your information and for correct pronunciation! The Great Loop is an amazing adventure. And thanks for watching!😎

It’s incredible what the sculptors can do with just sand and water! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for watching!😎

We’re glad you enjoy our videos and appreciate your kind comments! We were so surprised to catch the shark! Thanks so much for watching😎

Good for you David! Victoria is a wonderful city with so much to offer. We certainly feel we’ve found a slice of paradise here on the island! We agree with you about the hot, humid summers… it seems they are even more hot & humid in recent years. Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy! And thanks for watching😎

Thank you for watching Bibiane!😎

Glad you enjoyed this episode Chuck. Answers to your questions: 1) Backing up was relatively easy. The most useful thruster is the rear thruster. 2) At WOT the max speed is about 14 knots but of course many factors influence this (wind, current, load) 3) The boat isn’t really designed to truly plane but at WOT it was at around 3500 RPMs if memory serves. Hope this helps and thanks for watching😎

@@staycool123 Thank you for answering my questions. I boat in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. I’ve been looking at Mainship due to affordability, ease of maintenance , large flybridge, and the walk around. I looked at a 34’ pretty carefully, red hull, and crawled via the stairs that swing open for engine access. I was impressed with spaciousness of engine room and ease of access to most things. This was a single yanmar 370 HP. In the San Francisco Bay we have lots of large oil tankers, large cargo ships, commuter ferries, barges, etc. They can’t stop for you, so you better stay out of their way. I need the extra power to stay clear of them. Also, we have whales coming into our bay which is a new phenomenon lately. Can you believe that ! They are hugh and bigger and wider than most yachts. So far, they are friendly but you never know. They get real close so having that reserve power to stay clear from them is vital. I had one within 10’ of my starboard bow. He rolled over looked at me then his hugh fin came out of the water. I was shocked and frightened by that incident. I believe it might have been a female because a calf was nearby. So, I need that extra power for safety reasons. I only wish I was camera ready when that whale serviced.

We thoroughly enjoyed reading your response! We can hardly believe your incredibly close encounter with whales! Nature is amazing isn't it?! Even without a camera, you will always remember that special moment. We can understand your need for power with such a busy waterway. Thanks so much for sharing and all the best in your search for a vessel suitable for San Fran Bay.

Thanks very much and thanks for watching!😎

Good to know… thanks for putting us straight! And thanks for watching😎

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!😎

Thanks for your kind comments Diane! We appreciate it.😊 Silver Meadows is a little gem but we stopped in at QB farmers market last weekend and there was so much fresh produce, amongst other things. Maybe it depends on time of season. We’re lucky to have many options! Thanks so much for watching 😎

Janice, we feel safe here, more so than in a larger city. Sadly homelessness is an issue everywhere. Along with population increases, there would naturally be an increase in crime, however, we have not witnessed any crime or feel unsafe in our community. Thanks for watching😎

@@staycool123 good to hear.

That’s so kind of you to say Kim! Waving 👋 hello back to you… thanks so much for watching😎

We love these kayaks too… it’s nice to sit on top and not feel ‘trapped’, makes them easy to get in and out. It was really neat to see that seal up close but in hindsight, it was actually too close for a wild animal.😳 We’ll be returning to that location again and again. Thanks so much for watching Todd!😎

Thanks for your kind comments Tom. We appreciate it! Thanks for watching😎

Sorry you feel that way. You might prefer one of these other boat show episodes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKuemB9Yst5ZpIsi=FLjY67jnml57QBEa kzbin.info/www/bejne/mF7HpZ9rjql9kJosi=rLo3JdhBeJmH62C4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/sITSpHyZpt-borcsi=59ATjfrtEgG0JXmp

Thanks for watching Ruth!😎