ABANDON SHIP? 5 Days at SEA!🤪 Nordhavn TRAWLER pilothouse electronics tour! Crew wants off😉

Join us this week on Aboard Mermaid Monster as we show you what 5 days underway at sea looks like. We share the ups and downs we experience while out on the open ocean. In this episode we are about half way done with our long voyage. We give you a in depth tour of our pilothouse, aka Mission control and explain what all of our electronics do. We also let you in on parenting at sea, the emotions we feel and really just try to give you a real life view on what living on a boat really looks like. If you are new here, then welcome. We are the Palmer family. We have lived on our Nordhavn trawler, Mermaid Monster for about three years now. We have covered over 10k miles with no plans on stopping. Join us each Sunday for a brand new episode posted at 9am Eastern Time! Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment below! We love hearing from you.
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[@TheBigWWI]

Keep those kids on the boat as long as you can! You are giving them riches they will appreciate in their later years. As one born and raised on our family boat I can tell you the boating childhood is far superior to landlocked kids and all the trash that goes with it. You are giving them a life lasting gift of experiences!

[@KT-en8pq]

So was I. Not many "dock kids" around. I agree, growing up on a boat was a great experience.

[@hobie695]

I worked for three weeks offshore of Galveston, Texas, on a 65 foot shrimp trawler. We never saw land for three weeks, and never stopped pulling the nets except when emptying them of shrimp, and whatever else we caught. As we threw shrimp trash, small fish, etc. off the boat the porpoise would follow the back of the boat looking for easy food. The porpoise would jump out of the air, do flips and spins, just like you see in Sea World. I previously thought they were trained to do these "tricks", but it must be natural play time to them. This was a very interesting and entertaining episode. I see Branden has a dry sense of humor. I like it. Thanks for taking time for "us".

[@ljsdDSjhqwr2]

I just learned so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Cool new episode! Cool porpoises off the bow!! Awesome! I used to give my kids chores if they said they did not know what to do.. Hehe put them to work polishing brightwork :)

[@claytontarothomas4294]

Thanks!

[@billmcgarrity1241]

You simply make my Sunday mornings special. Thank you!! FYI…. dolphins are an extremely social animal. They have many reasons to “follow” a boat in motion. First being food. They’ve learned humans on boats will normally discard food overboard, especially fishing trawlers and being your boat has a deep draft, the vibrations it creates mimics a fishing trawler. They also use the boats wake to help them along their way. They use less energy by “surfing”. As I stated, they’re extremely intelligent animals and as such enjoy “playtime” and revel in “showing off”!! It gives them the opportunity to strut their stuff among other members of the pod and as such, you get to enjoy their majesty!! Tell Braden he was right on point about his ships hull theory. I find it amazing how the vibration generated attracts such a beautiful animal. Be safe and much ❤️. PS…. You should have told him Captain was at the helm!! 😉

[@gregchrist5090]

Oh, as for communication you might want to look into Starlink. Not sure if they have a domed antenna yet but I heard they were working on it. The current equipment package is $500 and another $100 a month for access. But you will get phone on internet t.v. and all other internet services.

[@michiganengineer8621]

Braden, add to your electronics "wish list" a KVH satellite internet dome. That will help with the "stir crazies" on extended passages like this and also let you get updated weather information more often. Plus it would add in another communications channel in case you need to get in touch with people. Your helm instrumentation has almost the level of redundancy of the new Bering yachts I've seen reviews on, too bad their SMALLEST boat is over 70 feet, and several million bucks!

[@tripplefivedistribution3850]

Does anyone know what a KVH cost for the service each month. 💭

[@briand.4427]

@@tripplefivedistribution3850 several hundred per month for bare bones service to receive small files to 10’s of thousands per month for speeds that on land would be considered slow. I’m holding out for Starlink’s Mobile service, hopefully, sometime in 2022! Single antennae with a flat, monthly rate for 100mb service. It’s going to cause the existing sat com services to change their business model or go under.

[@dylanstrijker]

I feel like Bering is the top everyone aims at right now, is that correct?

[@dylanstrijker]

I asked them, their Bering 65 is 3.25 mil dollars😢

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

@@briand.4427 Agreed. When I think of all the offshore satellite service companies today (KVH, Dish, Viasat, etc), I can't even begin to imagine how much they must be fretting over the growth of the Starlink constellation. With the new Gen2 laser-interconnected sats starting to go up and a roster of new receivers planned for ships, airplanes, etc, I suspect about this time next year when we see service contracts for the traditional companies fall off a cliff.

[@rickjones9623]

Braden as you probably already know the duckbill valves are just a one way valve. On our boat we removed them and replaced them with an inline one way valve that you can purchase in the hardware store plumbing department. I have no idea how much bigger your system is than ours but we also have a screen that catches all that hair. We clean it out once a week. Safe journeys!

[@michae8jackson378]

Braden, "No one's driving?!" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA....well played sir!

[@leeketner6488]

Twin engines r ALWAYS better than single. Yes, use a little more fuel, although having 2 u always have 1 shouls 1 of the 2 stops working. Cummins diesel r great and m series r reliable also.

[@ianmangham4570]

Forward Looking Infra Red, awesomeness

[@freddiekozlowzki5697]

Glad to have you back great parents great kids sometime I wonder what's wrong with people but I love your channel it's real it's authentic and you give those kids unconditional love always Freddie

[@JJP72095]

Add an additional back flow valve, also you may need to replace the diaphragm in the pump. Both easy jobs.

[@russellmoore8513]

Braden first of all the Rod and reel set-up you have is called an overhead, which means the reel is on the top of the rod . You could brake the rod using it the other way around. My suggestion is for you to watch some utube about trolling lures and different types of lures. The fishing will take care of itself after that.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Thanks Russell

[@twinchartersllc1797]

Radar range = square root of the number of feet radar from waterline X 1.56 (if I remember right). Good news is you take same formula for your target. So freighter might show up at long distance but not a padddle boarder. keep up the great cruising lifestyle. Loooking forward to episode of moving from Newport to prep for hurricane.

[@schandler45]

Love all the family content, and I love all the open water

[@ima4tubing]

What is the attraction of a boat to Dolphins ? Why are they drawn to the bow ? I might conclude that the attraction might have to do with churning up the water and their food but i really don't think so. What then is the "magic" of a boat ? Do they hope the owners will feed them ?

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

They get to surf the waves

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

What I like about your channel is you have a thoroughly lived in Nordhavn. With dust, clutter, dog hair, duckbills. You name it. Nordys are pretty stuffy...owners keep them Bristol plus. This boat will be sad when she gets new owners and she losses the monsters and dog hair and crayons...

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Hahah yes we have truly lived in our boat. We will never be “those” people where the boat is more important than the people inside ❤️

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER I would safely say you have more life debris than 30-40 Normans combined..which is great.

[@jeff1616o]

You have an awesome helm station set up. Never have too many gauges. Need something to do while you're sitting there. Hahaha

[@MC-re2ry]

Life is navigation irregardless of location or motivation.

[@briand.4427]

Braden, first, so glad that was a grey water tank pump and not a black water pump! I got so good changing duck bills and repairing vacuflush toilets that I think I could have done it blindfolded. I enjoyed it so much that on the new boat, we’ve gone with macerator toilets - fewer moving parts and NO DUCKBILLS! Love the videos and glad to have comments available. Safe travels!

[@MrFrenchie2010]

You have taken myself on amazing journeys. Thank you for sharing your adventures. The drone footage is cool. Keep doing what makes you happy.

[@teubertg1]

Really enjoyed the show you always have the nice thoughts very interesting the way you see your traveling ways through your eyes thank you for your adventure

[@romancamarena]

Thanks for the overview on your electronics… had been wondering about what you had there … very nice setup! Great video ! 🙌🏻👍🏻

[@malcolmbursell9290]

One of your best productions 👏 I loved the bridge tour and the Dolphins. Stay safe and have fun, all of you.

[@Adogsmate4267]

They are riding your displacement, that's why they love your boat. They are so cool. Also, how far can your radar see on the water? Did you see Rooney's eye's light up when you mentioned route planning, l saw her little mind racing to see if she might think that's fun Give her a go, bet you see gets it quick. She will also feel like she has more to do with the whole thing. Videos are getting better all the time. I don't turn on TV any more.

[@rayb3117]

Thats quite the boat you guys live on. I hope you do enjoy the sight seeing, the trips or excursions and other things you get into.

[@rodneyross5282]

Maybe we should let you plan the route, the look in your daughters eyes was priceless. I would give a million dollars to know what she was thinking about, or the route she was thinking of planning. I do not know if you use a filter on the camera or it was fog from going outdoors but my eyes sure were not handling it well trying to focus. LOL. Wonderful video as always. Have a great week. God Bless.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

It was foggy from the humidity!

[@aussie_lonewolf]

Really enjoyed the explanation of the systems and gauges. I thought Penn might have been going for a hidden safe behind the bed? Safe travels.

[@wsm7mm616]

Love the music

[@theyachtguy9853]

Always fun watching your vids!!! Fair winds and following seas guys!!

[@dennisrobinson4588]

I would love to be at sea for 5 days!! If it’s not broke leave it alone. Any electronics you see on the market today is already obsolete. When I was a kid I dreamed of being at sea! I still do! Enjoy this time while you have it!!!

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Good advice!

[@JCON631]

I was just about to ask about Fraser. Haven't seen him in forever, but Braden answered my question. Hope you're enjoying P-Town.

[@neuvella]

Braden: Please get some left handed reels. It won't catch you fish, but it will make reeling in and adjusting the drag much, much easier when you eventually hook one. We're all rooting for you! Please ease our collective suffering of watching you struggle to reel in fishing line. Fair seas to you all.

[@wsm7mm616]

Just found your channel you guys are great way to live life on your own terms

[@garyandre5140]

Interesting to see how your electronic works stay safe.

[@mitchadkins3831]

Good job guys, loved it

[@papa.mike01]

Another awesome video. Stay safe.

[@chrisschoendorf6691]

Always good to see the dolphins

[@jonathanbrooks917]

Nice!!!

[@bclaverenz1]

What a Great Episode….!!!!

[@petebates849]

looking good

[@bfarm44]

Been wondering how to deal with out dog when we decide to go out what do you use for their “latrine” I was curious what to do about that. Perhaps a designated fake grass mat that’s washable?

[@stevengee3668]

Great vids guys 🇬🇧

[@igotatan1]

Line of sight to the horizon is 13 miles.

[@travelingtimothy]

A little click bait there with that title! Yes, I am sure it is a challenge to travel with children but these are adventures they will mostly remember forever! Some of my fondest memories are traveling with my parents, Airstream in tow, Canada, US and Mexico. You can bet there were some long legs there. I especially remember Death Valley and it has been 60 years!

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Yes yes a little click baity 4 sure. Just how the kiddos felt. Dramatic? Absolutely. 🤣❤️ thanks for watching though.

[@ennengb2010]

Have you ever thought about trying to grow some plants on the boat ?

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

We have. Do you think they would grow ok?

[@ianmclelland1503]

You're awesome dude.

[@chrisbynum4940]

Another great video. This trip seems like it good practice for an ocean crossing or longer passages. Its fun and interesting to see how much your family has learned while living onboard Mermaid Monster.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Thanks Chris.

[@ianmangham4570]

Wow, what a radar

[@Alaskaguys]

You should get star link Internet on your boat. From space ex .

[@dustwillkese]

Going to be tough trying to fish with those kinds of dolphins around...

[@DirtyHarry771]

Those Dolphins were way cool! You ever toss some fish out to them?

[@michaelch5060]

Thanks for sharing.

[@ianmangham4570]

I've subbed, you guys are OK, i could definitely live on your boat with Y'ALL lolz 👍🙏❤️🇬🇧, may you all have an awesome time and the Mangham crew wish you all the best from a grey and windy England 😩😇

[@josephsichting8162]

No one's driving?? Haha 😂😆😂 Goog episode,thank you.

[@chewbear22]

Every time we went around Hatteras, in the Big Grey Boat, it was rough. I can't imagine doing it in a 55 foot motor yacht.

[@davidparadis490]

Its a Nordhavn...it can take it no problem

[@steveprice4779]

Luckily I don't have a Gray water tank on my boat so no Duckbill problems. All 4 sinks and 2 showers drain overboard.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Nice

[@danrutherford9159]

Im surprised you dont have Satellite weather service

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

We do

[@10bbremer]

Is there a transatlantic crossing in your future? Or maybe a Panama to Pacific adventure? I think the Pacific is more interesting.

[@KandiSueTheBlue]

We have the exact same pump and haven't changed the duck bill in 4 years (and we have hair lol) Maybe we've just been lucky. Might be an idea for you to go the macerator pump route which was great on our previous boat.😎⚓🐾

[@leeketner6488]

U should plan a trip 2 scottland.

[@leeketner6488]

Jet ski's r awsome entertainment.

[@tripplefivedistribution3850]

Very

[@thomasjohnson9768]

Keep up the good work. All the best from Falmouth.

[@butchrocco]

What is best drone video?

[@joseph4481]

Great video, as always

[@josephacolburnjr3357]

Well it's enjoying the adventure 5 days out on the ocean just think if you spent 73 to 78 days out on the ocean without touching land that'll give you something to think about when you're on one of them Giant floating islands going from continent to continent

[@stevenbennett3922]

Tell them about the kids who were locked-down in houses or apartments for weeks/months on end without being able to go outside and play or see their friends because of Covid. At least they can get to the fresh sea air and Vitamin D.

[@williamsuser7973]

Nice family , I love your videos . are you planning any ocean passages in the future?

[@flynfishak]

There are many times I'd have given a kidney for a forward-looking sonar. When dealing with shifting or uncertain bottom it can be invaluable if used correctly and can keep you from needing a tow or other assistance. Yes, it is necessary to be at low speed, but that was the expectation when it was developed. It can give you just enough time for full reverse to keep you out of trouble. If you plan on going further afield, keep it. You have a nice bridge, really. From a supportability point of view a lot of the Furuno stuff needs replaced and Garmin in their infinite wisdom doesn't support the sonar well. But, functionally, you have a nice setup. There are vessels I worked on for years and never touched the wheel on the bridge. Everything was through the autopilot or jog stick. A Stabilized dish would help with internet access and boredom. Long passages can get boooooooring..... Been there done that. :-D

[@patricksnyder3446]

so the Gulf Stream going the direction you're going pushes you?

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Yes

[@buffettfanman]

Where does the dog take care of his business? Swim platform on the stern? Roll out fakes grass on the platform? He doesn’t use one of the staterooms.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Fiberglass deck and a quick rinse off right after. Cleanest and easiest way

[@buffettfanman]

@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER Rinse with bleach, love the pup! Don’t want any “residue” floating around!

[@leeketner6488]

C.B. base station ( c.b. radio ) u can communicate very well and without cell phones

[@michiganengineer8621]

CB has most of the same limitations as a VHF radio, they're both line of sight communications. However, you CAN get skip effects with CB more often than with VHF increasing your range. For both radio systems you can increase your effective range by mounting the antenna as high as possible on the mast.

[@JayDoc895]

Thanks for sharing another video! Do the kids have a PlayStation? Games like tomb raider that are long, and have puzzles could be fun for them to play on long passages etc.

[@mikejmardis]

21 miles for horizon

[@NkrumahTure]

You must do very well to afford a boat such as that.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

hahaha everyone assumes this.....or we don't do well at all because we own a boat like this....depends on how you look at it! 😂

[@SailorSea88]

5 days … haha. I am in the Canadian Navy, I think my longest stint without a port visit was 28 days, and my longest deployment was 212 days. 2,049 days at sea total! I would love to have a boat like yours and keep roaming the seas. I am jealous, and love the channel.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

212 days!!

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker

[@gregchrist5090]

Well again with the fishing. Never ever aim the eyes of the rod towards the sea while trolling or reeling a fish in or ever. The eyes are just guides for the line. They have no real strength and they can get ripped off the rod. Oh take the clicker off the rod when letting out line or reeling the line in. The clicker should only be on when your line is out and you set it in the rod hold. Good luck on your next fishing attempt.

[@parkjv1]

I guess I’m not understanding the title Abandon Ship? After 5 days at sea? As an retired US Navy sailor, Abandon ship was the last effort to save lives as the ship was doomed to sink or be destroyed. I served aboard Surface vessels and volunteered for Submarines. My longest deployment was 120 days submerged without sunlight and all kinds of sea conditions.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

It’s just a light hearted play on words. Kiddos were stir crazy. We aren’t navy sailors ❤️😊

[@Putttn]

At 6 gallons per hour how can you afford to run the boat on a daily basis. Looks like $5000 or more per month in just fuel??

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Haha what? I’m not understanding your math?

[@Putttn]

I understood that you were running 6 gallons per hour for diesel? At approximately $4.00per gallon or $24 per hour times approximately 6 hours/day or about $150/day times 30 days equals $4500/month. That’s just running at 6 hours. I’m thinking I need to up my fuel budget if that is true for my dream retirement @@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER

[@nc8379]

How far out are you from the coast?

[@mikejmardis]

No HF radio?

[@mikejmardis]

That’s no bueno

[@nc8379]

Sorry just heard how far.

[@guiinkcom]

Who's driving ? check the log

[@Corvette_pilot]

😎🤙🏼

[@leeketner6488]

Oh, i forgot the most memorable engine( s) = catipillar

[@CaptainJackSparrow110]

There's a cannon that shoots fish up river for them to go upstream and spawn. I'll wager that dolphins would love one of those so they can be shot high in the air -- just for fun.

[@leeketner6488]

👍💥😎😂

[@josephacolburnjr3357]

But just saying all that fresh air you get to breathe and when the dolphins ain't around you can fish break out the lures enjoy the day keep an eye on everything

[@grahamandheidieade2992]

5 days isn't even sailing we did 18 years "offshore" don't regret a day and would do it tomorrow if we could fund it and your boat is real spoilt try a 12 m!

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

wow you guys are tough. Good for you.

[@jimmanney4948]

Duck bills are also unreliable

[@claytontarothomas4294]

DSMTRENDZ

[@seabournewolf2298]

Who’s this guy think he’s BSing. Gotta save up for some electronics… you have a million dollar boat that’s a fuel burner not a sailboat. Probably cost $60K a yr to operate and maintain it

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Hahaha your are very wrong. Our boat burns 5 gallons an hr. We fill up like 2 times a year. Extremely efficient. And yes we have to save up for electronics.

[@patrickcronin3660]

Thanks!