All your sailing, cruising & boat maintenance questions answered! Q&A Pt TWO Ep. 35

[@johnrobinson4939]

This is why I love watching you guy's so much , NOT just fun but real information and instructions.

[@elipsis6700]

'Tricksy'- love that word! Thanks guys for taking time to answer all those questions. You're very gracious.

[@syexplorarconmigo8853]

Another great vid Nic/Teryse... Appreciate the candid, direct and simplicity of your responses. I hope a lot of young sailors listen to your responses to some really great questions... ✌️. Skipper T

[@paulpede8120]

Brilliant work as always. Cheers.

[@danielcallinan5629]

Thank you. As a sailing geek, I really enjoy your perspectives. We benefit greatly by learning about the choices and compromises you have made, and how you made them. After all, time, money and space are precious resources, for most of us anyway.

[@RichardEricCollins]

I was a mechanic in the late 80's. Since then always serviced and maintained my own cars. Knowing how they work and all their idiosyncrasies meant when they failed I was in a lot of instances able to fix them at the side of the road. I would imagine with boats this is even more important.

[@TraneFrancks]

"Not having a phone number." A way around this problem is a VoIP account, which you can access with any SIM-enabled mobile phone using VoIP software such as Groundwire. Most VoIP providers have the ability to sell numbers for specific countries. So, if you're claiming a home base in the UK, get a UK VoIP phone number and you're right as rain.

[@kathleengregg9700]

Thank you. ...I love how "real" your answers are. I also love that you watch "SV Delos"...the only other sailing channel worth watching besides yours. Safe travels, calm winds.

[@otiscavender5381]

Hi from Song of Pogo (still in Annapolis waiting for our Viking life raft to be rectified). We just bought an IPAD Pro 10.5 as a backup for our old and gimpy (1999) Raymarine suite. We're trying GARMIN Mobile with Active Captain on our trip south to the Bahamas this winter. Seems okay so far with a $10 cell plan. We'll see how it works when we get offshore. I really enjoy you two and your adventures.....

[@futureisscary246]

Thanks so much for takiing the time to do these videos, thoroughly enjoy them!

[@calgara8884]

Terysa, with all your down-time ;), are contemplating writing a book of your experiences? You are a exquisite writer. I think a great title for your book would be "Here's The Thing!" Loved the video!

[@DreadDoctor]

Nice Q&A guys. You must be getting hammered with questions to do so many of these vid's. Which is a good thing. Anyway, keep up the great work and cant wait to get the adventure started..

[@ctd4m3]

Can't watch now, i found your channel a few weeks ago, am binge watching now to catch up! ;) Will catch up soon!

[@ctd4m3]

got through them (except the live ones, will go back and watch them too) great videos, great info! Thanks for sharing!!! You two are amazing!!

[@far-flung8356]

Great as usual. But the big mystery is where to next?

[@andreakelly1978]

love listening to you guys while I am sitting in my office and dreaming about my future on a boat

[@dougb7677]

Ditto

[@lifesnot2shabi940]

Thank you so much for your vids. They have had an impact on my wife becoming more comfortable with our own boating adventure! Although not sailing, living aboard a motor vessel. Thanks again, really enjoy you both! Hope our paths cross in the water in the future.

[@klouism1]

Thanks for the video. I so much wish for you a happy life together as you work and sail together. Keep having fun!!

[@stephenj9563]

Hi guys, looking very relaxed as usual. (no sign of captain cranky lol). Hey Nick dont forget you can end for end some of those halyards etc to minimise chafe and get extra life out of them. Never heard of putting them in the washing machine though, too easy.

[@airtime89410]

Good video. I like the format and great info. Selling the boat? Don’t think I’ve heard that before. If you sell the boat what are your plans?

[@aviewfromthepilothouse341]

What about wooden boats in the tropics as apposed to fiberglass while cruising in the tropics opinions?

[@sailingrubyrose]

There are rarer, but salt water does no harm to wood. It’s fresh water that’s a boat killer. You need to know how to care for a wooden boat and look after her. I personally am not brave enough to take on a wooden boat.

[@svturtlestampede6428]

Great info, as a soon to become " live aboard " , this is very helpful. Love your channel!

[@waldybarske3761]

Really enjoyed the Q&A. Learning a lot

[@dalste2]

Nick - I love Bourbon! Try Woodford Reserve (pale yellow label). It's very smooth, not boozy/harsh like other Bourbons. If you really want to try an excellent drink, pour two oz. of bourbon in a shaker with ice, add 1/4 to 1/2 oz of simple syrup in, a dash of aromatic bitters, a Luxardo black cherry and a little bit of the cherry juice as a drizzle in the drink. Then stir (do not shake), pour into a class which has it's own ice (separate from the ice in the shaker), then drink. Excellent way to make an old fashion. I do not like my old fashions to be muddled, shaken or heavily bitter with orange peels. Those are the best Old Fashions I've ever had. P.S. I liked your old intro music a little better. ;-)

[@tedrenard472]

Yeesssssss! Scored 3 on "Here's the thing.." bingo! Another great video. Have to agree with you about the gas servicing. Had mine done by a "proper person" and he showed me a few things that were life threatening if they hadn't got sorted sharpish. A bit of a trick with the outboard carb is to switch the fuel tap off when you're about 30 yards from the destination and let the carb run dry. That way, the fuel doesn't evaporate out of the float bowl and leave the varnish behind to gum it up. Don't live on a boat/cruise for the glamour, 'coz most of the time it ain't. Do you live in a house for the glamour? Blacking? Well, it all depends on what the role calls for, luvvies, but that sort of thing is getting frowned upon these days....What is antifouling? Well, it's this kind of homicidal paint that used to encourage marine organisms to grow on the boat, similar to boat-going plant fertiliser. We use the abusive one instead of the self polishing, which is mainly for onanists. Cue Swiss Tony "Antifouling your boat is like making love to a beautiful woman...." You can feel the grease from here.

[@Dgiroux1000]

You really need to make a t-shirt with the logo in front and "Here's The Thing" on the back :)

[@bayareablues2255]

Looking forward to getting the straight poop on head maintenance!

[@dougb7677]

ROFL. Quick wit. (East Bay)

[@Whitemoon548]

Thank you for your Q&A, it was really interesting, and you seem to give us true and correct information. I have a question: if you had NO limit of budget, you were extremely rich, would you change your boat? If so, which boat would you chose? And how many feet? Sorry for my English.... I’m Italian. Ciao e grazie, Elisa

[@gerritfaber2751]

Another great video, but one question, a few episodes ago your spinnaker went overboard if i'm right this was the second time and the halyard frayed at the same place). Isn't this something to check every time you set sail?

[@dh5645]

Love the t-shirt Tyreasa is wearing... I watch M J Sailing

[@alastairduncan8554]

Have you considered using a Google Voice number to get around not keeping one number? There are apps for both iOS and Android or you can access it over the web on a computer.

[@SteveWrightNZ]

For a phone line, you can use a SIP app on any Android/Apple device and connect to an online SIP service provider. This will give you an inexpensive and permanent land-based phone number in almost any country in the world, as well as very cheap calling. Only works when in range of an Internet connection. in fact, there is nothing stopping you from signing up to any local (to you) SIP provider and getting a local (to you) phone number - this will be very convenient to talk to any of the locals as long as you want..

[@bmushler]

What? No ranting? Something must be wrong ( I get great joy from the rants by the way because I do the same thing especially when driving) all I can gather is that it must be due to that Bush beer! I propped IPA would surely bring back the rants. As always, informative and entertaining. When your vlogs pop up I always know it will be a worthwhile watch. Thanks

[@gogs1468]

Considering whom you are sitting next to, I am not surprised you get distracted!

[@cleeshann1928]

Thanks guys!

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Specs/make/model on 'camp washer'? Have wondered about this myself.

[@Matthew24.4]

With the phone number you can get a sim in the U.K. or somewhere else and keep it with you on a cheap backup phone. Or get a virtual number and receive the text messages and calls and voice messages on a computer, tablet or phone. You can also divert the virtual number to a local number when you get a sim in a new port. I haven't looked into this stuff for years. There may be better options these days.

[@douglasmontgomery6315]

If you have that, you should be able to use WhatsApp with wifi and still have same number. You can also set up WhatsApp without a SIM/Cell and get a number. Multiple web articles to set up. www.techbout.com/whatsapp-without-phone-number-sim-5365/

[@davidleatherbarrow2640]

Hi Guys. I would rather see you wear sunglasses than you get eye damage. It is Your vlog so to hell with other people not liking them. Thanks for all the straight answers. I am told I have no Grey / Gray in my life but Black and White is so easy to deal with and like Nick I can be to the point. Damn it saves a lot of time. Like your style Nick. Thanks again. Fair Winds and Following Seas. David. Down Under.

[@Matthew24.4]

I like the EOL shirt

[@Zed1776]

Doesn't a google phone work anywhere you have internet connection or does it stop working when you leave the U.S. or your home country?

[@mizvisionaireproductions4302]

Awesome info as usual

[@onthebeaches]

So did you change the intro music just you yank some peeps chains?! Thanks for all the answers. I took notes, learned a lot and added some things to my list. BRAVO! Love the way you say aluminum. I hired a women from Australia to come do some raw food preparations. One day she asked me if we have any Or-a-gano! I said WHAT?! Eventually I realized she was asking for Oregano! Fun times! Have the best day ever!

[@Div3r]

I have relatives in the US and I have almost had to become bilingual to communicate. On occasions I gently remind them that their current language (English) is only on loan until they develop their own. I love the way they say Jaguar (jag-wur) and buoy (boo-wee) and don’t get me started on Courgette. The conversation went something like this “what the Fcuk is a Zucchini” sounds like an Italian circus performer “The Great Zucchini”

[@sailingshaws4384]

Who are you using to sale your boat and how much are you asking .

[@haywood12]

Regarding the plotter you should look into a raspberry pi and a touchscreen

[@haywood12]

Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose I think it would draw less than the plotter you've got. Although some electric works might be needed.

[@juanjosesanchez2819]

nice video Nic

[@jusc12345]

Hi guys swap the Sun Glasses. Love your channel. All the best

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Great info thanks again!

[@campingboy9213]

Here's the thing .. I have a question? lol Do you have someone on land that you communicate with that would issue an alert if you did not check in? I laughed at the washing cloths question. We have all seen how Nick deals with dirty work cloths - do it naked. Thanks for sharing.

[@basiaboy]

We should start a drinking game every time Nick says “here’s the thing” take a shot....

[@pineconedefense1280]

basiaboy I started that but it took something like 9 minutes this time. Ice was melting. Terysa could really help get the drinks flowing by baiting Nick with general topics that Nick can't resist. "Cats vs. Monohulls" "Night watches" "Frogs".

[@lyfandeth]

Try looking at Google Voice for a phone number. A very rich and complex feature set if you want, or simple. You can have that one phone number forward to multiple other phones (like a local cell phone or voip phone) and change the forwarding numbers and rules any time. And SMS messages go to your cell phone AND your email, if you choose. It isn't perfect and Google tracks everything forever, but it is one FREE way to have flexible phones, including cheap overseas calling.

[@juanjosesanchez2819]

thank mate

[@rogerkerkmann]

Surprised nobody mentions the weight you save with a watermaker and lithium batteries

[@stephenj9563]

Depends a lot on the boat, many catamarans are very weight sensitive for example.

[@AlsinoFerreira]

Great info cheers

[@stimpsonjcat67]

Nick is erudite...not surprised. "The smart ones, the ones value knowledge and logic are Erudite. They know everything."

[@stimpsonjcat67]

It's either that. Or a smartasstical comment about him using the word. Or both. Love!

[@garybarnard413]

Ag mate, you are right, do it yourself.

[@fletchlives66]

When’s the theme song coming back 😂.

[@SV-DEDICATED]

Good info!

[@RobFomenko]

Why wouldn't you have a permanent mobile phone number? Check out Google Fi. Its international. Uses Wifi or several different cellular carriers to connect. Keep you number where ever you go. Cost is minimal per month if you don't use a lot of data. I pay ~30.00 USD per month for 1 Gb data. Most of my data comes via wifi so not a issue. I will keep it when I go cruising. My wife otoh has ATT with unlimited data and she will keep that. But she pays a lot more. Love that advice on bottom paint, the heavier the can the better... lots of solids.

[@cleeshann1928]

How about a satellite phone? Couldn't you use it for a permanent phone number?

[@robertdietz4656]

I used to work with the Iridium satellites/phones. 1. You don't leave them on all the time. 2. even if you did, you need to be outside with clear view of the sky to make/receive calls. 3. OMG they are pricey.

[@jamesfrizzell3628]

Yeah...I don't think you want spammer telemarketers calling your Sat phone.

[@nobleshift]

To fix your no phone # problem, use Google Voice. It will be a US #, but it is completely accessible via the Web, can be forwarded to a real phone, and is free. voice.google.com/u/0/signup

[@svvalor9826]

Great job as always. Nick, did you lose weight?

[@michaelryan5160]

I liked the other intro song better! FYI

[@andersjakobsen9906]

Thanks ;-)

[@KonstantONE]

You can get a permanent Skype or Google Voice US phone number while your in US which will work of your data plan where ever you are. Google Voice will work thru the Hangouts app on your phone. I use it all the time works great. Hangouts will receive and send SMS. If I remember correctly its free as well.

[@alansailing1387]

Antifowl keeps the chooks out of your boat

[@rayred74]

Great. Not a bad attempt at pronouncing my name ;-)

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

I think you would connect to the viewers better if you didn't wear the shades. Thanks for the vids guys.

[@RobDeHaven]

I wouldn't put too much effort into worrying about sunglasses on or off. Casey Neistat has MILLIONS of subs and wears shades all the time and he is not only wildly successful but seems to really connect with his audience. I respectfully disagree with fraser and think Nick and Tyresa should be free to do whatever they want. Cheers! Love your vids. 😎😍

[@jamesfrizzell3628]

I'd rather see sunglasses than squinting.

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Rob DeHaven I omitted to read the description ... looks like I'm the one who needs the optics. However, I do not find Casey Neistat attractive in the slightest - so perhaps his predeliction for eyewear is a good thing. Apologies to all concerned - perhaps it' s the lack of sunshine in Yorkshire... oh well...

[@nicksteeves7655]

why not use whats app to text?

[@jrbdtx]

Use Google Voice for your permanent phone number. Has voicemail and text capability.