A Tour Of The Boat Graveyard (MJ Sailing - EP 39)

[@alexism1127]

Georgie cracks me up how she just follows you around. So cute. I feel so excited for you guys to finally be leaving Indiantown. Good luck with everything.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Now we just wonder how she will react once we sail off again. She's become so accustomed to land, I think she'll actually risk the dinghy ride just to be able to wonder around now. Matt

[@alexism1127]

Interesting. Cats are weird and she will adjust. My boyfriend and I actually are from Michigan too and we are planning on buying our first sailboat in about a year. We also have a cat and I've been curious to see how it would be with her on the boat. Even though Georgie was a kitten when she was introduced to boats, it gives me faith that our cat will adjust to the lifestyle as well as she did. Cheers guys! It's been so fun watching your progress.

[@christophercook7926]

So happy about the new sail. Wishing you guys the best!

[@mattjohnson6716]

We can't wait to try the new sail out... but the best part is that we'll get a month in the Bahamas using the old sail so we can really appreciate how great a new, well build sail is. Matt

[@williamdevries7428]

hey nice deal you have with precision sails, i bought new main and 135% genny (furler) from them in 2010 and they are still super crispy and the UV cover (red) is a bit faded is still in excellent condition. you wont be disappointed in the quality and the support they give in making your sails. all the best and next dec 2018 ill be out that way for a sundowner

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks for the feedback about the sails Based on the comments previous customers have posted here so far, I'm really excited we teamed up with Precision Sails. Not only are they a bunch of great guys, you can tell the know and love what they do. Matt

[@tomharrell1954]

I know that you two will be so happy to leave Indian Town after all that work. Congratulations on your success. Be very proud of yourselves. I wish nothing but great days ahead for you.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks Thomas. I can't wait to post our first video of someplace else besides Florida! Matt

[@williamlawton4451]

Great news on the sales can’t wait to see them and to see you guys finally getting out of the marina and off for new adventures good luck and safe sailing

[@kaivonmortazavi8656]

Very cool - you two deserve a break. Nice to know that there are those who can step up and do something nice for such hard working couple that do wonders for the industry.

[@davecrouch44]

I always enjoy your videos very informative. You have a relaxing tone to your voice I could listen to you for hours. Looking forward to seeing you back on the water,

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks for following along Spike. Just a one or two days now until we shove off! Matt

[@douglas724]

Can't wait to see the two of you back out on the open water soon!

[@MJSailing]

Getting much closer! Just have to get from Indiantown down to Palm Beach through the ICW and we'll be in open waters once more. 😍

[@Bleemus]

We were in Indiantown and saw your boat. All of your work has paid off and the boat looks great. We didn't knock because we know you guys are so busy. Fair winds ahead I predict on your fine vessel. My wife and I both loved the color of your bimini!

[@mattjohnson6716]

It has been a busy month, but would have loved the distraction. Matt

[@Bleemus]

Well, next time we will bring beer. Cheers!

[@terryharms235]

Thank you for sharing, Great vid and happy you have us of the north to help you, LOL I am a lot farther north then they are, But of all things it warm and snow is melting, LOL Thank you again for sharing Terry

[@mattjohnson6716]

Never met a Canuck I didn't at least somewhat like! Someday we'll have to venture that way. Matt

[@ralphholiman7401]

Can't wait to see y'all cruising again! Merry Christmas!

[@MJSailing]

Thanks Ralph! If the window holds, hopefully 2 episodes from now you'll see us sailing to the Bahamas. 😀

[@onthebeaches]

As always...super fun videos! Thanks for sharing all that you do. I learn SO much from both of you! PEACE OUT

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks for following along. We can't wait to post a video or two without much boat work in it :) Matt

[@nickbenfell4327]

The quality of your videos and the music that goes with them hs improved immensely. Really looking forward to that boat travelling the high seas.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much Nick!, that means a lot. For the music, I did recently sign up for an Epedemic Sounds subscription, which now allows me *a lot* more access to copyright free songs to use for the videos. 🙂

[@bkackman]

Out with the old and in with the new. Wow, that's exciting. New sail, congratulations

[@bendixon2898]

Wow happy for you, nothing like a great new sail package, keep it on the light side, for that alloy rocket

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks Ben. We're really excited to finally have a good upwind sail with all the work to windward we'll be doing. We learned a lesson with the last time across the Atlantic that the wind isn't always from behind you :) Matt

[@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria]

Thank you Jessica and Matt, we are excited to be able to work with you guys on the new headsail project.

[@MJSailing]

We are so excited to be working with you as well, we know the new sail is going to be FANTASTIC! 😀

[@Dean0017]

Thank you for supporting these two. Cheers

[@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria]

It's our pleasure. Jessica and Matt have inspired so many sailors over the last few years, it's nice to give back.

[@Lalfy]

Hey!!! Victoria BC represent!

[@thomaswilkinson6276]

Kudos to Precision, your team rocks! Make it pretty.

[@siaripop7]

I'm amazed at all the bones in that graveyard! Just looking at what you guys had to do to prepare to sail again would make me take a long second look at trying to repair any one of these. Just doing some minor work on my 19 foot runabout took longer, and required more work, than I intended to do when I first bought it; although the price was right, or so I thought! Anyway, glad to see you are nearing completion and will soon be on your way again. Looking forward to seeing your new adventures. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@MJSailing]

Isn't that always the problem? You never think it will take as long as it does. We thought we were smart when we got here by estimating it would take 2 times as long to do the refit as we thought. It turns out it was 4 times as long! Oh well. lesson learned. 🙂

[@thatdutchguy2882]

Nice👍, getting a new Head Sail ⛵, good on ya guy's.

[@MJSailing]

Yes, super excited as it was very needed!

[@adventureswithgrandpa]

Really enjoyed working with Precision Sails.

[@Tayloranne53]

Hi Guys, love your vlog and we are followers especially after Irma.... thank you again for your drone fly over after the hurricane. It certainly settled our nerves to see that our Layla was sitting as pretty as when we left. We were in the storage yard close to Wind a Leigh and while there, a couple drove up hoping to board her but the rules won't allow if they are not the owner. The owner of this cute little vessel is in Sweden and she has been sitting there in that same spot for 10 years. He would like to sell her they said. We thought she was pretty special too but does need work. We saw you leave IT and will miss seeing your lovely boat sitting at the dock. We will look forward to following you on your adventures... crew of S/V Layla

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Great episode. I'm ready for some sailing !!!!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Roger, So are we. We cannot wait to get going again. Matt

[@fxpthl]

Great explanation of your upcoming plans. Hope you do get that new head sail. It should make all the difference. Bon Voyage to those old work clothes. I'm sure parting was not so sad for you. Didn't see the cat and I love a cat that is so cool your yours!

[@MJSailing]

Yes, 2018 and 2019 are going to be a few BIG years for us, we're really looking forward to them! And no, I will be so happy never to see those work clothes again. 😉 Georgie never did make it into this episode, did she? Don't worry, there will be plenty more of her in the future!

[@Quimzical]

So close you 2, can't wait!!

[@brianmoore5498]

very nice video! looks like you two are getting close to departing. The Bahamas in winter is always the right thing to do ! ( 7 degrees this morning here in Kalamazoo, time to go fire up the snowblower) have fun!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Brian, It's funny that we have only been out of Michigan for five years, but now 70 degrees here and I'm freezing. I hope I can build up my tolerance before winter in the UK for 2018. Matt

[@bja2024]

Wow! Earrings! Nice, you go girl.

[@mr.e7022]

It isn't a boat graveyard, it is a Field of Dreams. Some just aren't ready to give the dream up.

[@MJSailing]

I wish there were more owners willing to let these boats go to new and better homes. But for some reason, a lot of them are not willing to give them up. I have no idea why.

[@carolinabeacher1558]

amen, i have one ( a marina/yard) at the end of my road, i walk down and check out old sail boats when they come in.

[@bobhamilton5497]

maybe the ex- is hiding inside ? .

[@robertaderholdt890]

As the saying goes, old fiberglass boats never die, you have to kill them!

[@bertski60]

well said, jerry.

[@geremychubbuck3730]

The boat graveyard is heartbreaking. Great episode as usual, guys.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you Geremy, glad you liked it! 😀

[@bmr4106]

Another milestone!

[@MikeBanks2003]

One can cut foam with an electric carving knife--not as well as a proper foam saw, but it works OK. I buy ordinary AC fans and run them trough small inverters. Much better fans and less noise, and when on Marina power just use the AC plugs.

[@fUP420babe]

precision sails are great, and can't beat their prices, my uncle redid his boat with them and has nothing but good things to say about them.

[@MJSailing]

Such an amazing company!

[@jclaudii]

Nice cushions, can't wait for yall to film tossing the line and heading down river for the last time!

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Those are really great prices. I'll have to keep these guys in mind. We will be needing a new mainsail in the next year or so. We have those exact Caframo fans all over our boat (four of them) and they are really nice. I have one fairly close to my head in the V-berth and I have put my face into it while it was running on more than one occasion. I am a slow learner apparently. But no serious damage so far.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Regarding Precision Sails; At first I thought the time they spent explaining and educating Jess and I, along with how nice and pleasant they were being, was mostly due to our "special relationship", but if you read any of the comments posted here from past customers, they really are that wonderful of a company. They truly are some of the nicest, professional people you could have the pleasure of meeting. Based on quality of staff and what sail design I have seen so far, I highly suggest reaching out to them when it's time for that mainsail. We've been using the 757s for about 10 years now, and besides always needing to be cleaned (annoying how dirty they get), have preformed flawlessly. On the last boat, the one in the v-berth was right in front of the light switch. After the first few times, I leaned to just sacrifice my hand and reach for the switch through the blades instead of contorting around. But, If you do that too many times, the leading edge brakes and unbalances the fan, creating a horrible racket. Matt

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Balance of this fan is one of its weak spots. I use one for right over the galley stove and it gets sort of filthy from kitchen grease and all the dust that sticks to that and collects. Just a little bit of that smeg can effect the balance quite a bit. I have a fan that has been smacked a few too many times and I suspect that either the fan blade is warped or the shaft is slightly bent because it has a vibration/noise issue now. I wonder if replacing the blade would be a good idea. They don't cost very much, so I might just try it. I wonder if the blade is destroyed when taking it off or if it can be reused as a spare if it isn't the blade that is causing the imbalance.

[@DrakeAlan31]

A women that works right along with her man. So awesome. Great job love it

[@jamesveltman5555]

I keep looking for your Cataraman build. I love to sai,l, but I really enjoy building boats. You guys are bgood

[@beebee766]

I originally sold Alice of Zimbabwe as a new boat to the original owner. We were then European distributors of Gemini cats.

[@wadahalmatar6068]

I’m learning a lot from you guys, Thank you. Love & Respect.

[@Toyas06]

My friend, with a woman like yours, who sails, paints, restores and is still a companion, I can no longer leave the sailboat !!

[@znon5876]

Matt is amazing. That guy can do everything. #1

[@astrodiver1]

Thanks for the yard tour!

[@MJSailing]

Glad you like it! I'm now hoping to get a 'Boat Graveyard' album of photos on our Facebook page before we leave. 🙂

[@astrodiver1]

Cool. we'll have to look you up on FB.

[@rossipop]

so happy for you both..... time to order a T shirt me thinks .....happy hugs ....

[@charlesthomas8875]

Excellent video.

[@johnnybarbar7435]

Do not toss the old head sail if it is serviceable. Brand new sails can get damaged when Mother Nature and Murphy stack the deck against you. Either keep it for a backup or donate it to someone that can use it for a backup. It should be OK for broad reaches and runs for someone on a budget.

[@MJSailing]

Yes, we definitely plan to donate to someone in the islands.

[@msmistro5725]

Thanks for sharing! I am happy you guys! Go live that dream now!

[@MJSailing]

Enjoying it to the fullest. 😀

[@guynardin]

I just finish a maraton watching all the 39th episodes of the making and birthing of the Elements of Live, and may be of your live, a beautifull one may I say. It was painfull some times Im sure, but like waves, those moments give strength to the good ones. I wish you a happy and a soon set sail, you really deserve that.

[@normanboyes4983]

A real milestone. The boat is looking fab by the way. It is a shame about the graveyard boats but I suspect the connected human story is even more sad.🤔

[@svdoinitright7519]

Glad to see that you developed a relationship with Precision Sails. They built my new sail this summer and you can't beat either the quality or the price. Great group of people to work with and Ron will provide all the help you need. One piece of advice though. They will provide a very detailed online quote, but if you make any changes, the quote changes and you can't get back to the original quote. Make a copy of each version, so you can do comparisons.

[@PrecisionSailLoftVictoria]

So happy your new sail is working well for you. One of the downfalls of our live quoting system is that it doesn't save different versions, so you are correct, if you download the pdf file and save it you can compare pricing with different sail configurations. We are looking into improving this process.

[@511835]

s/y Carpe Diem at 07:40 is a Finnish Nauticat S 340 designed by Hans Groop. Also made with the name Finnsailer 34. Sails really well despite the heavy looks, really spacious for her age. Sad to see her like that.

[@ts6141]

Jessica's eyes are amazing, wow, good video, makes no sense why people hold on to these boats and let them rot away.

[@aserta]

I would probably thin those cushions by say 1.5 cm and add a second type of slightly more rigid foam. 1 cm might work too. Makes for a better cushion.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Aserta, We did that for the mattress, but decided to just stick with this density in the lower saloon and it's worked well. We'll have to see how it goes. It's 2.8lb density foam. Matt

[@dksta2346]

I learned about sailing too late in life to do any. Got my pilots's license and my ham radio license and lots of radios. I like watching you two but I noticed a similarity between you and one of the younger hams I know in our club. Young and brilliant and can fix or design anything electronic. In a recent conversation between this young genius and an old veteran who recently made about 1500 radio contacts in a weekend radio contest while the younger was designing and planning his tower for a couple years now and avoiding choices the elder said "just shut up and put it up." You can't make contacts with your equipment on the ground.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Right before we left to start cruising, I tried to convince Jess that we should stay in Michigan and for me to get my pilots license. Jess won the debate, and here we are. For me, the planning and building are a part that I really enjoy. Cruising is great, but after three years of bouncing around, it was time to do something more with my hands and head. These two and a half years have been just what I needed to recharge the cruising batteries and once again enjoy a sunset. Matt

[@rnbspowa7of69]

Make sure you put batting between the cushions and the coverings so it doesn’t cause wrinkles. Batting is that cotton sheets. It’s not to cause extra cushion but Publicate between the foam and the material.

[@klouism1]

Happy for you to soon get underway. Wishing you smooth sailing.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you, we're really looking forward to it too!

[@karitane]

I love your DIY style....both of you. Keep it up people and bon voyage.

[@MJSailing]

Thank you so much Derek!

[@thomasjohns8184]

Hey Jess you should have burned those grungy old work clothes and danced around the fire in joyful celebration! 😉

[@MJSailing]

They have a fire pit at the marina...... I should have considered burning them, except all the toxins they'd release into the air. 😜

[@mydnasample]

7:05 "Bird of Time" is a queen.

[@jeromegoodwin3848]

So you throw cleaning cloths away?

[@Talhern]

would love to take a crack at bring back 'Bird of time'. I don't know what its called but i love those lines. I can just imagine her underway at full sail.

[@MJSailing]

Ohhhh, yes. I bet she was a real beauty back in her heyday.

[@AlfOfAllTrades]

Awww. Bird of Time. I think that's my dream boat. Edit: Ship. That's a ship.

[@W4ABN]

Some nice looking full keel boats in that yard. In my small marina, there's an area called Death Row, since they're likely not going anywhere either. Safe travels to you both.

[@MJSailing]

We actually had Dollar Row when we first arrived to Indiantown. A row of boats they would sell for $1, as long as you paid the cost to get it out. For a long time nothing ever happened with them, so six month after we got here they had them all demolished. 😑

[@TampaTec]

👍 8:45 that's nice and popular boat made in USA. catamaran is my favorite but they are really expensive almost twice the cost of a monohull sail ⛵. (thumbnail pic of Gemini was reason I clicked)

[@mattjohnson6716]

And it's their newer model MC105.... I'm still surprised that it is sitting here and not being either sold or used. Matt

[@bobbooby7588]

Canadian sail makers you can’t beat them,,,,

[@MJSailing]

So we've been finding out as we work with them! 😀

[@billa7606]

Hi guys, really enjoying the videos...keep up the good work! I'm a fellow Michigander (south of Detroit). I was wondering what your professions were before you started sailing full-time? Education and job title? Thanks and best of luck!!

[@mattjohnson6716]

Bill, I was a Sales Manager for a car dealer and Jess worked as a billing specialist in insurance. Neither glamorous jobs, but we both worked for good companies that took care of their employees. Jess has an associates degree and I have just a few months of college under my belt. Luckily, I started making more money at 18 than I could have had I finished college. This, along with no student loan debt, allowed us to live a pretty good life at a young age Matt.

[@billa7606]

You guys are awesome! I just bought a tee-shirt from your store today :)

[@MJSailing]

Thanks Bill for the support. Matt

[@billa7606]

Got my shirt today (via your store) and became a patron this weekend. You guys are the first and only patron I have. Why?, because I live in Michigan, our wedding anniversary is December 19th, and I like the fact that you guys are not highly educated college graduates that decided to give up high paying jobs to sail around the globe on other people's support. You guys are humble, transparent (finances), down to earth, hard working, and normal everyday folks. Keep up the great work!!

[@round51]

At 7:00 is that gaff rig ferrocement? Looks a lot like a boat an acquaintance built in his front yard back in the 70's.

[@10bbremer]

Beyond repair. Boats and logic are unrelated. Somebody here in Charleston got all excited about recreating an 18th century sailing vessel and was so enthusiastic about the project that a bank was convinced that financing the $4,000,000 adventure was a good idea. Once the project was completed, the parties involved found there was no way to make money with the boat in order to pay off the loan. Couple years ago the bank took possession and auctioned it off for $400,000. Any rational person could have predicted this outcome.

[@jameslane2667]

I'm glad to see that you got your boat up and going long job I've done a few wooden ones

[@mattjohnson6716]

James, While I love the look of the old wooden boats, after dealing with aluminum issues and thinking about wood problems, I think fiberglass will once again win out next time we do another boat. Thanks for following along, Matt

[@jameslane2667]

I can't wait to see more of your blogs this summer 👍

[@mateuszmalczewski7941]

James Lane vlogs*

[@MrRourk]

So how about a episode going over the pros and cons of the old small yacht vs the larger yacht.

[@MJSailing]

Once we get out cruising on her and learn more about how she is on the water, that would be a great idea for a segment. 😀

[@kevinvondran6353]

Merry Christmas to you both ! was down in Ft Myers looking at some boats last week. Could you give me some advice on the yard you have been in and availability along with cost ? Would be a big help. we are looking to buy something in the area and need space and time to work on the boat in the yard . Thanks Kevin

[@MJSailing]

The work yard at Indiantown Marina is $750 a month, and I think after the holidays there will be more availability, but right now I think there is a 2 week wait to get in.

[@bertski60]

that surely is sad to see these old lonely boats. just think about how much fun was had on them....

[@mattjohnson6716]

They were all loved by someone at some point. I'm sure there are a lot of good stories. Matt

[@MrRourk]

There is a shortage of charter boats in the Caribbean. You could probably pick up some work.

[@thelifeboatguy]

Alice is from where I live, Jersey, CI, thats nuts, its so far away from home!

[@jontoronto2272]

Skip to 6:30 for abandoned boats unless you want to watch foam cutting and.... yeah

[@MrHockey0408]

im ready for your swim suits too!!

[@sc1212able]

What you two have accomplished is so amazing, really breaks my heart seeing all those beautiful boats going to waste, what is your target date to leave, we are leaving Ft. Lauderdale, February 7 for the Bahamas, really wanting to meet up with you two, we well probably stay in the Bahamas for two weeks, then on to St. Croix, we have the boat charted until june, our first customer is Nashville recording artist Kelsea Ballerini and her husband, they well be onboard for 3 weeks, can't wait to get this Privilege 615 Cat under full sail, I'm hoping to get 14 to 17 knts.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Good luck with the first charter of the season. We plan on heading out on Friday. Now it's just watching for a window for the jump to Bimini and beyond. Matt

[@a914freak]

I spotted a Rosborough Atlantic Trawler @ 8:01! One of my faves

[@johnstuebner9143]

Where’s this at? Maybe my dream is there !

[@MJSailing]

Indiantown Florida

[@R.T_Go_Your_Own_Way]

7:07 Bird of Time is something I'd be interested in restoring.

[@MJSailing]

That is a cool looking one, I'd like to see it restored too.

[@eBikercoyote]

It's funny that you went through the graveyard I remember walking that same path back in 96 when I built those mini storage units there and I believe the "wind a" boat was there then have to dig out some old pictures and see if I can find it. As for your sail, feel free to box that sucker up and send it to me I'll use it for shade down at my cabin

[@mattjohnson6716]

I'd love to see the photo if you get the chance. Honestly, I'd be surprised if a few of the boats here aren't in those photos. Matt

[@chuckaddison5134]

The schooner between 7:05 and 7:10, do you have any particulars on her?

[@bryanharrington2736]

Can they match your green trim for the new sail?

[@MJSailing]

They probably could. 🙂 But now that we have Cadet Gray on our staysail, I'll think we'll stick with that color scheme up there.

[@andersfrihagen3656]

The Alice of Zimbabwe (hull #675) was owned by a mr Jonathan Tyser , at least in 2000 (according to Gemini Gems #70)

[@user-xc2wz5jl4h]

Hey guys, what’s the song that comes on at 6:40? I love it!!

[@MJSailing]

Oooops, I forgot to list the music in the description on this one, thanks for the reminder! That song is called 'Take Me High, Take Me Low' by Johan Glössner, and I got it through Epedemic Sounds.

[@stevenpride5459]

I'm considering moving my Island Trader 38, Mariah, out of the water in Stuart to the hard in Indiantown Marina. Is the entire marina a DIY yard? Any tips or info I should know about the marina?

[@mattjohnson6716]

Steven, The work yard is all DIY. There is also a storage yard and then the marina part. They did raise their prices to $25 a day now (it used to be $600 a month). The employees are awesome! Good luck, Matt

[@stevenpride5459]

matt johnson thanks for the info! Let me know if y'all feel like grabbing dinner or a drink in Stuart before the 20 of December!

[@SenatorPerry]

Catalac 9m at around 8 minutes... That is the one I would love to have.

[@tommo3048]

I thought it wasxa catalac. Cool boats

[@jeremy_coste]

Can't wait to see you sailing :) (you should do something for the camera auto focus, it's not working super well ^^)

[@MJSailing]

Yeah, there were a few times I didn't realize the autofocus was misbehaving, so I think later I turned it to manual. I'll have to keep an eye on that in the future.

[@dmax5722]

06:50 It's a hard lot life for us... It's a hard lot life for us... Stead of treated, We get missed. Stead of kisses, We get nicked. It's a hard lot life.

[@johnbailey2039]

Idea for a future episode, You an Matt use a lot of terms that us non sailors do not know. I would love a show where you went over the major items of the boat and told us what they where like what is a dodger and so forth.

[@mattjohnson6716]

Thanks for the idea John. Maybe we'll do a special extra episode going over more of the basics of a sailboat. We've had a few similar requests Matt

[@lawrencestark346]

The boats you showed in this video are any of them for sale or are they just there to rotate. I'm looking for a fixer upper ,don't care if it takes a year or so. Is there a name to the boat yard and number I would really appreciate it. And I'll be a patrion,be glad to help yall.thank you for great videos

[@MJSailing]

I'm not sure exactly how many of these are for sale, or which ones they would be. But you should absolutely contact the broker here to see what is available. Here is a link to their site. www.yachtworld.com/bondmarine/bondmarine_0.html And thank you for becoming a patron!! 😍

[@manta1969manta]

Congratulations! ))))

[@mattf49006]

you folks sure are smiling more the closer it gets to getting out of dodge..right now in kzoo there's about 10 inches of snow on my deck and it's 23F yea....lol

[@MJSailing]

And I thought the 43 degrees we're getting in Florida right now was bad!

[@mattf49006]

+MJ Sailing ....ugh..7:35 am...just took the dog out...6F outside....seriously thinking about boat shopping right now

[@dirtfisherman3489]

MORE JESSICA! Way MORE JESSICA!!! : )

[@86daily]

Looking at the boat yard don't these owners have to pay monthly to store their boats? It can't be cheap. I'm sure you told us what it is costing you to park your boat there but I don't recall. Lots of Love

[@mattjohnson6716]

Storage yard is about $250 a month. Amazingly, most of the boats shown are paid up and never miss a payment. Matt

[@awanghabakkuk533]

Get a secondary back up outboard motor?

[@mattjohnson6716]

We currently have a 3.3hp Mercury that came over from the last boat, and a 9.9hp Mercury (piece of junk, but i'm working on getting it working ok). Matt

[@lennartbosson4315]

Are the botas for sale, or can you just pick one and make it yours?

[@MJSailing]

They're all still privately owned. I think a lot of them are in escrow or being held in estates.

[@alexpapa2968]

you can change the fokus point on your camera so it fokuses on a serten point in the frame.. . just a tip. love your work...

[@mattjohnson6716]

Alex, You're right. We've become so used to the awesome auto focus on this camera that we forget we actually have to do some work and control it ourselves sometimes. Matt

[@mralexdenny]

Where is this "Boat Graveyard" --?? any salvageable boats there?

[@MJSailing]

Indiantown Marina, Indiantown, Florida. You could talk to the broker at Advantage Yachts and see what's available. 🙂

[@mralexdenny]

OK, thank very much--- you never know what is lurking in the back lots of the boat yards-- Perhaps a little gem--???

[@chadheathcott]

It's like watching puppies at the pound, all those once-lovely boats left to rot and decay. You should have used some sad Sarah Mclachlan tune over those images. Boat abuse should be at the least a misdemeanor offense. And I love that you're totally cool with the old sheet covers for the time being - totally a me move.

[@Merky_Gz]

Hmmmm your So LUCKY guys.. Wonderfull place , wndrfl weather n food , wicked dream archieving.. Seriously i Hope u understand how Lucky u are n how many people cld envie you.. Enjoys ur trip safely guys , Cheeerrz'

[@carolinabeacher1558]

i like the style of that gemini myself but looks like a lot of work/money to get it back to safe cruising, however if there are haul numbers couldnt you do a search to find out who it was last registered to?

[@MJSailing]

I'm sure the marina has all the information on the current owner, but I didn't want to invade their privacy by going that route. 😉

[@jimmygrant3212]

Daver G if it’s coast guard registered then yes if not then nothing will come up

[@BriansGemini105MC]

That Gemini Looks like mine, But mines a 2002 MC105, A days work and it will look like brand new, It just needs a good wash, Mine has sat there for 5 years due to a moron that was supposed to be repairing it, I sued him and got the contract lifted, My new repairer will have my boat finished this year, Its heart breaking waiting on others to do work for you when they have been paid and dont do the work,

[@mattjohnson6716]

Brian, Are you in Australia? I remember a guy with a new to him Gemini dragged anchor during a storm and had hull damage. He was suppose to get it repaired, but had a similar story to yours about a shady character repairing the hull. Matt

[@BriansGemini105MC]

Yep, Thats me, Matt, Im still waiting, Glad to see yours almost back in the water, The shonky repairer cost me 25 Grand, I bought mine in Fiji, sailed it back to Bundaberg, Australia, Single handed. Learning to sail it on the way, Did 3000 Nmiles on it, then got chucked up on the beach on Broughton Island NSW hiding from the Violent storm that flattened Port Stephens, NSW, on anchor, Bent the anchor, so it was doing its job, But just not good enough, It went from dead calm, to on the beach with a foot of water inside the boat in Ten Minutes, I trucked it to Yaringa Marina in Victoria, Where it has sat since, It has had two complete new hulls . put in it, And beefed up to allow it to sit on sandy beaches with the tide out, Cheers, Brian,

[@MJSailing]

Brian, Unfortuantely, I remember the whole episode from Cruisersforum. I felt horrible for you with how it all worked out, but glad to hear that your finally able to use it as intended. They're great boats and will serve you well for many, many years. Matt

[@BriansGemini105MC]

The Gemini is a very safe boat, I have been in some very bad weather in it, I was at sea for 19 days, I never felt unsafe or worried with the conditions I was in, The two hulls were completely cut out including the repairs from the Shonky repairer I had first, I put piccys up of the repairs that were done on Cruiser forums, Repairs to my Gemini, I think it was called, I also put a video of it in action on youtube, Crossing the Tasman in a Gemini, Wish you both well and enjoy your sailing in our Boat, Cheers, Brian,