A 500 Mile Shakedown Sail to the Tuamotus | Episode 248

Welcome back to WE|Sail, on this episode we slowly adjust back into boat life. WE have spent a lot of time working hard on the boat and the boat projects are still forefront of our days, but at least we're back on the water. Erica gets a chance to do yoga with the cruisers in the area on the beach while Warren and Tom investigate another problem with the dingy.
WE then make a last minute decision to sail 500 miles south down to the Tuamotus after looking over the weather, realizing that if we don't leave now then we might now have a good weather window to go to the beautiful islands for a while! Sometimes you just have to go with the wind!
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[@itsjust_me22]

Erica, your edit with music going into sundown to lights out at the 6:50 mark. You guys deserve over 500,000 subscriptions comparing it to others.

[@Random4Real]

I follow about 20 sailing channels. Seeing you meet up and talk on VHF gives another perspective on things. I like it.

[@jimdiamond8246]

😆😆😆 Tom just pop's up anywhere 😆😆.

[@WEsail]

Haha yep he’s good at that LOL

[@chrisnielsen4241]

I DONT SEE Y U GUYS DONT HAVE MORE SUBS, AWESOME VIDS GOOD COMPANY, GREAT JOB

[@itsjust_me22]

I agree....your quality ranges over half million subs

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

I love you guys! What a great passage. I love to watch you fish for your own food. Safe travels. ❤

[@WEsail]

Hey thanks very much!!

[@t7466tls]

Yay, I'm finally caught up.....that was one hell of a binge session. 😊

[@Yogaaroundtheworld-Kathy]

Great episode, thank you Erica for including us in your adventures! Miss you guys, but soon… more beach yoga! 😊

[@thomasthornton5737]

😀😀👍👍👍❤ Erica you really do some fantastic video filming. Thank you for your very hard effort. Bye for now from Seattle, WA.

[@billskelton3701]

You guys are fun to watch even just sailing.

[@robhettinger1861]

Enjoying while eating left over pizza for lunch LOL

[@richardbecker5614]

Hell of a way to end the video..."I don't know what to do..." Come on Warren, you always get it done, My girls used to say "Daddy fix it!" You can do it Warren, we're depending on you. Really enjoying the passage, so happy that VA is working well.

[@MrFroglips69]

This was a groovy and relaxing episode. Yoga on the beach in paradise, WOW!

[@burrabogielivestock2530]

Your sailing in great company

[@stephenmacleod8524]

Hey guys say hi to Tom for me. Also pretty sure it was a skipjack tuna. Not much better than a Bonito lol. Looked like a much better sail than when Parlay raced Delos!

[@WhatInTheWorld_Tom]

Hey Stephen!! Hope you're well.. and I hope you enjoyed your time in NZ recently!

[@telamenais4409]

Great video it’s too bad you didn’t have the weather to get fatu hiva but that’s a sailors life.

[@jimellis594]

Hey you know what Never mind the boat Never mind the work, i enjoy the togetherness . Awesome crew.. But another note look for 12-volt diaphragm pumps ,rubber bladder. Easy to repair. I wish you a safe journey folks.

[@stevewakefield5001]

Wow, incredible views and edit. Fun you can buddy with SV Delos. Love the adventure. Look forward to seeing what's next. Thanks!

[@davem1716]

Very cool drone vid guys! Thanks.

[@bradynixon8900]

Fun times. You can feel the energy levels up.

[@rayb3117]

Great sail and the boat does appear to be racking up serious miles now.

[@dclements54]

Nice video edit, fantastic drone footage, good music selections, and a little bit of everything from boat life.

[@davel9130]

Your temporary fix of the outboard is a good one, but I wonder what the longevity will be when the material is exposed to fuel. Easier said than done where you are, but it might make sense to add a couple sheets of gasket material to the spares bin. Glad to hear the the new props and bottom paint is working out so well!

[@WEsail]

Hey we have definitely been wondering as well!! I regret not taking a poll when we filmed that, asking how long everyone thought it would last for LOL! Well it’s been two months and still running strong, so I don’t know! But ya agreed, will be getting true gasket material

[@bearitraeb]

30:00 😍😍😍

[@Ninja_Sloth]

Kids, set the damn hook when you first feel the tug that the fish is on! Then keep the tip of the rod pointing up to keep tension on the line. When the tension loosens, the fish will shake it's head to try to pop the lure out. Great sized tuna Brian hauled in...big eye tuna? Poor Warren with engine problems again

[@WEsail]

Hey thanks for the advice!!

[@kptbillburkett8735]

You can also use a playing cards. They are about the right thickness. As far as the motor only running with the chock out or on. Check the jets in the Carburetor. All it takes is a spec of sand or dirt to block it. Ok Thank You again for a Great video. And until next time ⏲️, Aloha from your friends on the Big Island of Hawaii! Aloha and cheers 🍻

[@dc1544]

I have made gaskets with a thick phone book cover for carb before. There are couple vent holes in carbs that get plugged. we blew them out with high pressure and also had to soak a couple overnight in carb cleaner(diesel also works) then blow them out to get low idle to work right. Some carbs its just cheaper buying a new one than spending all the time fixing it. We charged $60hour 10 years ago and a new carb usually was about same price as 2 hours labor.

[@codegame027]

I do think the longer forecasts models are getting better and better all the time. I bet in next few years most 10-14 day models will actually be pretty accurate

[@geoffstrebel2808]

@3:59 Captain Crunch approved!

[@geoffstrebel2808]

Seems like an utter success!

[@andrewlinker411]

damn it, now I want some cereal!!

[@geoffstrebel2808]

@@andrewlinker411 Chips Ahoy approved!

[@cindycornog8006]

❤❤

[@John-ps7mk]

awesome fishing footage.

[@californiakayaker]

We use this gasket stuff in a tube, its usually blue, I'd have to go get it to tell you the brand. It works as a gasket and is not gasoline permeable. Sorry I can't remember the brand name not that you'd have the same brands in a french speaking country. Oh, remembering, its Permatex ! $6 in the states. Just trying to figure out when I first started watching Delos. There is a little confusion back in the earliest videos, 13 years to 10 years with nothing in between including the part where Brady was working in Australia in the Pizza place and Brian met Kaza, and just how Josje was actually met (she is kiwi so not sure how that happened). I might just be confused. I was once a patron of theirs. Very early Patreon.

[@pmorph]

As President of CAAF, (Cats Are Always Faster) we have been monitoring your progress closely and I am delighted with what you have achieved. All that sweat and hard work appear to have paid off....seeing 9 knots bought a genuine tear to my eyes. So your membership has been renewed-- congrats! Time to show them pesky monos what the hell a real cat can do! Onward!! BTW, your fees are due... Where do I send the invoice!?

[@WEsail]

Aaahahaha damn you got us, we needed a good chuckle!! Thanks and welcome back LOL!

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Great sail guy's and i can't wait to see the next one.

[@svlotus4379]

Love this. Thank you!

[@chasepuzon6893]

I have learned that if any small Eng carb to intake gasket leaks it will not idle well at all. When you ran it wide open for a bit the new home made gasket probably got hot and sealed. Just a thought.

[@WEsail]

Hmm, good thought for sure!! Well it’s been two months since we filmed that and she’s still running strong, a bit surprising but I’m not gonna complain LOL!

[@dougo5635]

that marlin did you a favor by getting off. they're a workout to bring in and then they're dangerous to land with all the various things in the way on the stern of that boat, actually as you probably know they're dangerous to land even on a full blown sportfishing boat.

[@WEsail]

Oh man, I COMPLETELY AGREE!! lol

[@gra6276]

great video guys... can't wait to hang out in Greece.

[@theo.r.bitter]

Hilarious thumbnail. 😆 The "manifest destiny" corniness I assume is entirely intentional?

[@freedomwanderer91]

Awesome stuff guys.

[@changeurlife3471]

Tom looks like he can arm wrestle

[@WEsail]

You would be correct, he is a machine!

[@Flattopk2]

I want to be you😩😩😩 ,, technically ,I want to Warren 😂

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Carrying some gasket paper would help. Dunno why we don't see boats with this. It will work for many uses. NOT head gasket or any fully rubber gasket or any exhaust manifold gasket. But many other uses.

[@JosePedroEspinosa]

Now that you have clean hulls and foldable propellers, go to New Zealand and challenge Parlay to a new regatta! It may be time to regain your pride. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@richsander1118]

Parley rematch!!!!

[@2DLAKE2]

YESSSSSS!!! IM SO WAITING FOR THE PARLAY REMATCH! Think it deserves to be on PAY PER VIEW!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😎

[@RichWork]

Awesome episode! And uh, that Instagram post was a wee bit spicy eh? 🙂

[@LINKON-STINKEN8-16]

Her: look at my new bottom.. Him: that's a old bottom..😂. I thought he was bout 2 get slapped upside his head..this is my 1st video from this ch. But i liked them so i subscribed.

[@WEsail]

Haha that’s awesome, welcome aboard!! Cheers mate

[@amccann99]

Hey guys, been watching your show for years now and I share episodes with all my friends and family. My wife and I were talking about eventually getting to do this. We have kids, all but one still in the house. One thing we wondered is what it costs to fly in friends and family to some of these places you're at? Is it extremely expensive? Is it realistic to be able to fly family in every other month?

[@WEsail]

Hey welcome back, we definitely remember you and really appreciate all the support over the years, you’ve been one of the best!!

[@WEsail]

And to answer your question, it depends… when we were in Mexico and the Caribbean it was not that bad, but now we are in French Polynesia and it’s WAY more expensive, like around $1000 per person round trip. But there are only a few flights per day INTO FP, and often only one flight per day FROM FP to neighboring islands so it’s not uncommon to have to get a hotel or airBNB for the night, again upping the costs… but it can be done!

[@carltontweedle5724]

You went that fast lose a few pounds of stuff you never use again proformance cats my back side. Great sail stick still up loved ones in the boat result.

[@steverichardson232]

You don't buy an extra pizza to guarantee you'll have leftovers?

[@WEsail]

Haha ya almost always, we messed up this time LOL

[@jackechan1311]

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[@rainfinger]

Great video! We are in Salvador, Brazil, sailed from Mindelo, Cape Verde, being a good stop. You are going to regret not crossing the equator, respectfully suggesting an early January departure from Mindelo, making it to Salvador in time for Carnival in February. You should consider visiting the protected anchorage at Baia Do Aratu (S12.47, W38.27), approximately 10nm north of Salvador in the Bay of All Saints, Bahia, Brazil. It is shaped like a bowl, surrounded by low-lying hills, virtually undeveloped, probably the most protected anchorage we have ever been in, and the marina's community is safe.

[@SailingwithScott]

Way to get back together and sail away...