We had NO CHOICE! Sketchy boat operation on a Nordhavn trawler 68 and 55!

[@c.a.mcneil7599]

Leo was so busy working on his masonry skills. While siblings were playing in the water.

[@gailzuskin1152]

Happy Father’s Day! Stella Luna to the rescue, that’s our niece in law’s sister! We always watch for them on the water but we never see them!

[@kerryhoover6600]

As usual Great Video! Braden Happy Father's Day! Yun's are TRULY LIVING THE DREAM OF SO MANY PEOPLE!!! Glad for yall ! Be safe !

[@cuocsonglangnoigogang]

Your daring adventure in 'We had NO CHOICE! Sketchy boat operation on a Nordhavn trawler 68 and 55' is truly gripping. Your expertise and composure under pressure reflect your deep-seated passion for maritime exploration. Your videos offer a thrilling glimpse into life aboard these remarkable vessels. And I am Floating Village Life

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Sand worm Leo! Yikes! 😂🤣😂🤣👍👍

[@Luke22022]

Wow, that ended up being a flawless maneuver. It was interesting to see the 68 and 55 side by side. Have a good week!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Leo's toes were crying freedom then mama found the shoe... 🤣😂🤣😂👍👍nice job mom!

[@bob34344592]

well done video report, thanks. You are lucky, your kids tan well very evenly.

[@fulks19]

I'm glad to see the boating community come together to aid another boater in a stressful situation. I just love your down to earth videos. You have been on my favorites list for years and I always look forward to your Sunday morning morning uploads. It takes me forever to put together a one or two minute clip every month or so. I don't know how you possibly get so much footage, then edit it, make it entertaining, and post it every single week.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Thanks for such a kind comment! It is in fact a ton of work but the kids motivate Braden and I. We love having this visual journal for them to rewatch and look back on!! I’m so glad we can share it with others to enjoy as well.

[@KandiSueTheBlue]

Another great video guys. You just record things the way they happen eg real boating life. So many sailing channels are false now. Keep up the great adventures.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Thanks friend

[@alancottle7324]

Great episode Kids…Love Dad

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Looks like a great job on the fender placement! Excellent both boats! Nice operation all who assisted! 👍👍👊👊

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Happy father's day, B! 👍👍

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Cool rocket launch footage! 👍👍🚀🚀🛰🛰

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Dogs are great with kids! 🤣😂👍👍🐕🐕

[@pastorglenns.dawson5870]

Try using EMP Shield to capture the lightning charge. I have it and it works. Glenn Dawson

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Great episode! Thanks for sharing MM crew! Be safe and keep rolling! 👍👍

[@EinarHaukeland]

We did the same a few years ago. Our friends on a Kadey Krogen had a similar problem. We lifted their dinghy up and swung it across our boat and dropped it on their boat deck. We did this at Powell Cay, Abaco.

[@Mamame4]

It’s great to see Lauren and Mike cruising! We encouraged them to do it when they had their Kadey Krogen!

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

I love this

[@rogereade4950]

A good idea to have a chain block in the engine room, a 2000kg one is quite small in size, but would be a easy job with the tender.

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Yes for sure!!

[@michae8jackson378]

We have static wicks to dissipate the electrical charge from lightning strikes in aircraft. That way the energy from those is taken away from aircraft. Do boats not have such a protection? Safe travels.

[@gregchrist5090]

Well, some teamwork between boaters. The way it should be.

[@trevorsmith6908]

The boys from Fraserborough Scottish fishing boat

[@leonardkevin12]

We lost our NMEA 2k communication (cross-talk) while in our marina. A sailboat took the lightning hit, about 200 feet from our slip. All systems power up, but no data/sensor feeds from the AP, gps, wind, maretron, etc….😢. Dealing with it now.

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@billdomb]

Gutsy move with the dinghy!

[@wrbouwman7287]

👍

[@derjaeger3321]

Foolish question how are they going to get the dingy back on board? Or is the crane replacement motor on the way?

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

Exactly. They had to get the parts sent in! All is fixed now.

[@derjaeger3321]

@@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER Glad it all worked out well. But boaters can be a tight knit community and willing to assist someone in need of a helping hand. That is simply courtesy of the sea and the fraternity of sailors.

[@captainsukycannon1167]

Was this June 16? If you’re running systems they’ll get fried if you’re hit. There can be damage even when it is not a direct hot but nearby. A month or so ago many boats were hit.

[@captainsalty9022]

The science on lightening strikes is fuzzy. There are lots of claims, but there always seems to be exceptions that put claims into doubt. A Faraday cage and complete disconnect from ships ground and electrical system works but is not a practical solution. A steel boat might do it.

[@captainron3494]

let me help install a AIR TERMINAL BETTER YET GO LOOK IT UP AND YES WHILE YOU ARE IN A STORM TRY TO TURN OFF AS MUCH AS U CAN BUT SO YOU KNOW GETTING AIR TERMINAL AND SURGE processing system will help to

[@joepecorelli1099]

Hi guys i like the video's even though some are boring, can't hit a home run everytime. And i know it's hard work making the videos. Having said that i left a comment on the music on a particular vidio, i said it stinks i stand by that ,in fact some of it is down right bazaar on a lot of videos. Now putting ur family on U-TUBE for all to see what a great life you have. You need to expect some comments you dont agree with, and not cop an attitude, remember you guys , a lot of comments are not ment to be mean there just comments. And to the fan of your's that COMMENTED I can't believe some people leave mean comments. All i have to say is GIVE ME A BREAK (SNOWFLAKE ❄️) ! 😊

[@ABOARDMERMAIDMONSTER]

What are you referring to? Did we respond to you on something lol? We are aware we can’t please everyone and we are totally chill with that. Trust me, we don’t get offended. We could care less unless the comments are inappropriate and in that case we just remove them.

[@joepecorelli1099]

Love your videos! Thanks for sharing a life most of us long for. You and your husband let us know the good and the not so good. Your biggest asset is your just normal people with enough money to do this. Not once did you rub it in anyone's face about your not so average life style, so thanks and carry on...😊