Another Update... WHAT'S NOW???/ Sailing Aquarius Ep. 188

[@lowellmccormick6991]

It's great that Aquarius was functional and able to move around and not required to have a tow.

[@SailingAquarius]

Yes, that is amazing, especially keeping in mind that we just did 10 days of nonstop motoring recently. All I can say - Ken's maintenance is paying off.

[@bradcraig495]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like the repairs are moving along. Very positive news from very positive people!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you, we doing our best to stay positive...

[@jakobtheinventor]

Thanks for sharing your difficult situation with us. I am sure everything wikk work out. You are lucky to have each other. And Ken: you are indeed a lucky man!

[@sdcofer52]

I hope the repair goes smoothly. I think you made a good decision to move.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you, we hope so as well!

[@tisheftychiou2168]

Poor old Ken....5 star wife doesn't like boat yards....watch other boating videos, the wifes there working on the boat ......not gone away having massages...😂 if I was Kens family I would be asking ....Where's the wife??!!!!

[@grahamatsea3575]

Well I disagree. Boat yards can be horrid dusty places and unless you are doing jobs that can occupy both parties actively then it's best to let Ken get on with the project managing of the rebuild. This project isn't like antifouling or upgrading a varnish where both parties can be actively involved....it's an engineering project management job and that's clearly Ken's expertise. My wife isn't engineering minded and to be honest I prefer doing many jobs on my own without the distractions of meals , tidying up, keeping everything in order etc etc ..... I literally can work and sleep in chaos when necessary, something my wife would not enjoy at all.

[@KoenBlanquart1]

Thank you both for fhe update. Good to see you are taking a break after this ordeal. And, fully understand you're taking all statements prior to final statement (and payment!) from the insurance, very careful. As an Amel skipper, I'll be happy to learn from this when the time is right! Good luck with retrieving the data from the computer. Fair winds! Koen

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you Koen! Fir your kind words, understanding and patience 🙏 We will definitely share our findings after it’s settled.

[@grahamatsea3575]

From my personal experience of boat yard work and maintenance i completely agree with your decisions to leave Ken the space and time to crack on though the massive jobs list. When I'm working on my boat i prefer my wife to be elsewhere as she doesn't have the practical enginnering skill's and as anyone knows working on one small part of the boat requires almost everything to be moved and mostly it'll end up looking like a total bomb site. Right decision IMO. 👌

[@stevenplancich6449]

I’m feeling better about future prospects for Aquarius👍 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you Steven, so are we :)

[@andrewmcclaren8780]

Hi guys, thanks for the update. In our eight years of cruising on Sueno Azul (SM#39), we met many cruising couples, and they were always the best of friends because their lifestyle meant they had developed respect for each other and trust in their partner. You came through this harrowing dismantling with flying colours - congratulations! Our cruising days are over now, due to health concerns and our boat is up for sale, but we have fond memories of the fellowship of other cruisers we have met. Best wishes for the future. P.S. I’m surprised that Amel doesn’t have a few Super Maramu masts available - they seem to keep a decent back catalog of other spares.

[@danielserfaty7128]

Jajajaj wao very far fly to relax , chaguaramas is nice the first mate left the building …..

[@rinaanderson1632]

There are so many small, judgmental people making mean-spirited comments about Zivile that add nothing of value to the conversation - people who probably never crossed an ocean, much less having to deal with a life threatening incident such as a dismasting or spent much time in a boat yard. I suggest all of those people try living on a boat up in air under the hot sun with no rigging to hang an awning on for shade in a dusty boat yard. Kudos to Ken and Zivile for handling a terrible situation about as well as anyone could and for keeping us up-to-date.

[@geoffreylotz3661]

You two are a great team, rockstars......keep on going, one step at a time, one day at a time......I am really looking forward to the video of when you guys get underway again. Keep on trucking...life has a strange way of unfolding and the odds are good that in time to come you guys may look back on this experience and be able to see it as one of the best things that ever happened to you. You really have no idea.......I guess what I am saying is to look for the positives, always...

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you so much! ☺️ 🙏

[@GlosterSA]

After being in the merchant marine as an marine diesel engineer I learnt one thing of all the oceans in the world the most frightening one is the Atlantic. It has more mood swings than any Female on earth one moment cool and calm and the next ferocious and demanding and if she is in the mood she will take everything you have with interest. When rounding the Cape of Good Hope with a +500 000 metric ton (boat and cargo) with over 95000 BHP ore carrier it felt sometimes when you hit the large swells at the confluence of the two oceans as if the carrier stopped and then shuddered then continued in its path. towards Japan. that is the might of the Atlantic. I saw during that time large ships with the bows torn off by the swells and waves and large tankers broken in half by the power of that ocean. Kudos to both you and your wife for keeping "calm" in that situation when the masts decided that they are retiring from operation (sue the mast union for allowing this strike without prior notice) and for safely bring the boat and its broken masts back to safety Hope she is repaired soon and you will be able to share your joys with her. The missus needed the break enjoy relax and recover so that you can be strong for him when he needs you again.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you for sharing interesting insights and for your kind words 🙏☺️

[@ryanh4889]

Great funny stuff at the end! Good to see you are both in good spirits.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you! Thanks for watching till the end :))

[@hiddebekaan2396]

Work hard, do what needs doing, and never give up, keep in mind - the ocean is never a friend. Greetings from Dar es salaam

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you and greetings back to DAR :)

[@hedleyjackson5131]

You sound very positive despite your problems sure you’ll be at sea on Aquarius soon fair winds.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you, we do our best to stay positive...

[@sausage5849]

I think the dismasting video is a must. As hard was it will. But it will go viral and create some funds towards the boat fix.

[@SailingAquarius]

After the insurance claim is settled, we plan to share this information in the video. I noticed that you have a few videos uploaded and may have aspirations of making it big on KZbin. However, do you realistically think we can generate even 10% of the funds needed for repairs? We are not like La Vagabonde or Delos and can't even generate enough for the regular monthly expenses of maintaining the boat...

[@promacpic]

That’s great news! Glad to hear everything’s coming together.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks!

[@lkn4jolly]

Keep going guys! Got each other and keep rollin with the punches, fret not you'll get there I'm sure. Wishing you luck finding a mast or a good shipper.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We will do our best

[@davidellis2021]

Love to hear from you guys. Giving you both and Aquarius best wishes.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you so much, for watching and best wishes

[@codegame027]

ultimately the MVP of the last few months... Aquarius engine!

[@SailingAquarius]

So true, but also have to give kudos to Ken's maintenance :)

[@codegame027]

@@SailingAquarius what is the thoughts on YT content the next few months? Travel Vlog from Bali? Boatyard Vlog? Maybe you could do a podcast style interview with other cruisers/sailors? Recut some old content with new voiceover into some kind of compilation? Just a few ideas...

[@SailingAquarius]

@codegame027 Good ideas! We will share something for sure other than Bali - me doing meditation is not much of interest :D But I'm sure there will be a lot of boatyard related footage and unfortunately, I won't be able to edit, as all the footage would be hard to share/upload. I guess IG/ Facebook will be more Bali related and weekly YT videos from the boatyard. But we also might use some other of your ideas ;)

[@codegame027]

@@SailingAquarius I had one other thought, you could maybe Collaborate with another sailing Channel. WeSail, Parlay Revival, Gone with the Wynns, Sailing Ruby Rose are all in the west pacific near-ish you. That would be super cool too. Spend a month on one of those boats would make the time go by while Aquarius is getting fixed and be lots of fun.

[@andyhumm1419]

Thanks for the update.

[@SailingAquarius]

You bet

[@christopherforster6555]

I hope all goes well for you three looking forward to seeing you all together soon take care .

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you :))

[@stephanmckenney306]

Awesome Couple, You 2 are Survivors and Know how to get thru anything that comes at You. Amazing People. Best Regards! ⛵

[@SailingAquarius]

THANK YOU!

[@evinwhiteson4902]

I think you guys did awesome with with dismasting. That was heavy shit. Well done

[@Lifes-Adventures]

Good thing the Admiral is comfortable at her resort!

[@SailingAquarius]

yes she is :)

[@laurapitre5797]

😅😅

[@johnwaugh6518]

Well we are all thinking of you and hoping that things work out well from here.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you!

[@edprats9619]

Good luck guys, hope you get it fixed soon and get going again.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you so much

[@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat]

I rolled my eyes too...

[@SailingAquarius]

lol

[@procon2022]

Thanks for the update. As I can't do anything else - my serious best wishes are with both of you! You'll MAKE IT!!! Take good care - never back down - good future will happen!🙂

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you so much!

[@thamel29446]

Nice to see you both! 🥂🍀🌹

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you! 🙏

[@MikeJohnson-bu4gl]

Are prayers, hopes and wishes are with you both!! would have loved to get to meet up with you while in Vegas but am corrently home bound with severe sciatica. Welcome home!!

[@SailingAquarius]

Thanks Mike, get better soon!

[@joseerazevedo]

Nice to know things are going. Hope to see Aquarius sailing soon! All the best!

[@miguelloredo7746]

Best wishes to you both and let's hope for that May 5th

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you, we hope for that as well.

[@dr.gotzstegmuller7453]

Wish you good luck and all the best to get your acquarius " back on track"

[@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat]

I'm just happy when 1 of the 2 engines runs...

[@SailingAquarius]

:)

[@lucdube1612]

Our hearts are with you captain Ken and admiral Z and we see that your light and your professionalism make others jealous. Take it as a great sign. You went through this challenge with a lot of dignity and integrity. We salute both of you.

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

Wow if disaster hits u 2 the ones to be there to help. Amazing for gas n the engine kept you goin. Be safe hoping more videos to come

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you and could not more agree with you!

[@antandshell]

You are in my thoughts and prayers ❤

[@paulsteventon8315]

The masts coming down may be a blessing in disguise to look into something more manageable....

[@UUBrahman]

Hooray!

[@SailingAquarius]

☺️

[@normanboyes4983]

Best of luck to you both.😀👍⛵️

[@davidwastney3573]

heads up guys . she will be up and sailing before you know it .

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you! 🙏

[@jameshull6776]

Good luck guy's

[@allanmoore7790]

If there were no visible issues with the shrouds, stays and chainplates, then perhaps something failed with the “In mast furling system” that caused the mast to fail. From SV Mothership - Amel Super Maramu KZbin Channel “Amel Super Maramu's have many electric winches and furlers and after 20+ years of service, ours needed some serious attention. A nasty crunching sound emanating from the manual/emergency furler in the main mast meant we had to drop anchor on a sail up the east coast of Spain to take a look. After detaching it from the electric furler and foil I dismantled it to find a broken tapered bearing and some sorry looking oil/lip seals.”

[@SailingAquarius]

20+ years of service for sure haven't benefited any boat owner. After the insurance is settled, we will share our findings as well.

[@paulgilliland2992]

Insurance claims are always tricky especially when you’re out of the country . Good luck with your adjuster hopefully he knows his job . Surprised they are asking for quotes from individual vendors.Normally they want it done on a particular software platform and I’ve run into that myself after the repairs were made .

[@JayPerrypersonal]

Best of luck with everything guys. Can you let us know who you insure with? Very impressive they have re-insured you and didn’t increase cost. Sounds like you’re on top of stuff

[@bfs007a]

Yeah the trouble not coming alone thing is strange. Almost anytime serious things have happened, something more has happened to make matters worse. I have learned to have just a little bit more margin in life. And remote and local backups I do *constantly*.

[@SailingAquarius]

That’s smart ☺️

[@bfs007a]

@@SailingAquarius Fun example, when my engine broke in the Göta Canal here in Sweden, I realized though that I had the wind perfectly, so I could just unfurl the headsail and slowly sail to the next lock. However, when I did that, the lift broke and the sail came crashing down. So while rescuing that and trying to get the main up downwind, an effing elk jumped into the water and started swimming across the canal. It shortly turned back though, probably because of all the screaming on the boat. So something happened and immidiately something else made it worse. I suppose the elk was thrown in there by some kind of universal justice to sort of compensate for all the bad stuff. Either way, me and my daughter got a really crazy memory. :-)

[@SailingAquarius]

Wow! 😮

[@michaelvanwinkle7919]

May 5th! Now that is Optimism. Best wishes.

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you! 🙏☺️

[@angeledid2346]

Ken,best regards by subscriber Ramŭnas from Kaunas. He likes Yuor sailng very much and coments also

[@SailingAquarius]

Ačiū mama, kaip supratau jau net tave atpažysta iš mūsu video :)

[@larslind1815]

Hi guys - FYI - an AMAL Maramu based in St Thomas USVI willing to sell masts / rigging

[@SailingAquarius]

Lars, already repliad via email and messenger - it’s Amel 1978 Amel Maramu 49' - the masts do not fit Amel Super Maramu 2000

[@gulfstream-tvstudios9546]

please be so kind Ken and explain in easy words, why a mast built out of this massive material can brake ... there was no hurricane and windforce wasnt higher than 6 ... what happened 😮... hugs dd

[@mikeoconner557]

Two things… 1: Replace wife with more reliable and highly skilled, younger candidate. 2: Fix boat.

[@gulfstream-tvstudios9546]

wow, that's not friendly ...😢

[@rajacool8617]

♥ viskas bus gerai... 🙏🌩⛅🌞

[@SailingAquarius]

Ačiū, to ir tikimes :)

[@sasfish1966]

Im interested to know what happened. Best of luck with repairs

[@christianestories]

oh wow so in the most difficult times, the wife leaves her husband to have fun while he has to go through maybe his most challenging times? Great!😮

[@SailingAquarius]

Well, in my humble opinion circumnavigating the world was a bit more challenging than keeping the boat in the boatyard, but I guess there's something for everyone... Zivile

[@imiloa.]

Gotta say, we both saw it that way, too. Just need to be there for one another. When in the trenches, everyone digs…

[@737MaxPilot]

The optics of what appears like her bailing out on him definitely makes you question….

[@americanbornwalkaway9110]

fun times

[@lesvoyagesdeNEV]

Hello, it is important to be consistent: you ask for more subscribers to support your cause and to buy a new mat, so far nothing shocks me and I supported you. When you drink champagne and pay for a hotel room for a few days upon your arrival in Martinique, I already find it a bit excessive. But when Madame goes to Bali to a spa to recover from her emotions and get massages... there you are pushing the limits a bit too far. Good luck with everything.

[@SailingAquarius]

I agree, let’s talk about consistency - we ask to subscribe, that’s what 100% of KZbin channels ask. We do not ask you to buy mats or masts, only to inform us if you might know of any available. We have insurance for that. And if you had a KZbin channel and/or had any idea how much a mast costs, let alone 2 of them you would know that’s quite an impossible task. Now let’s talk about our audacity of “drinking champagne” after we completed the circumnavigation… you know what - nevermind ;)

[@Tiki71]

Nothing like YT folks asking working stiffs for money so they can vacation while you work for it back home. While in Bali no less. smh.

[@pumpc00]

all seems pretty convenient?

[@gulfstream-tvstudios9546]

...to invest a few thousand dollars to have a cheaper massage in Bali , sounds more than funny ...😂🎉... oh ohhhh

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you for your input

[@kimberlyonseastar]

What a strong relationship you have that it can endure all this! As a therapist I believe you are doing the best thing Zivile. I’m so glad Ken is supportive and understanding. My very best to you both and to Aquarius. Are you able to say who your insurance is with. We are Americans looking to sail from Florida to the Caribbean islands having a difficult time finding insurance

[@walterwinn2842]

You know Ken! Aquarius is a little old and your no spring chicken so keeping your pole up is difficult 😅

[@SailingAquarius]

😂

[@Lifes-Adventures]

Good idea to move it south to Trinidad?

[@SailingAquarius]

Thank you

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

If u watch please subscribe…thank u Aquarius 🇨🇦 ❤

[@wayneanderson1641]

I hope somebody has a happy ending to this story 😁

[@SailingAquarius]

We are doing our best and hoping for the same ☺️

[@japc4326]

Bottom line is, Insurance companies never like paying any claim and will make you prove, wait and prove again before paying. I have no idea at that the replacement cost would even come close to, for a complete mast(s) and rigging. Not to mention all the equipment lost on the mast. Then you factor in the experience of being de-masted, and if you can't figure out why it happened, every time your sailing, that thought is there. Yikes, goodluck...John

[@BirgitWasser]

Please what happend that aquarius got dismasted

[@Lifes-Adventures]

So did you find out what caused the rig to come down?

[@SYWayag]

For the Amelians group, the reason for the rig collapsed its very important! Thanks for updating us when you have news.

[@SailingAquarius]

After the insurance is settled, we will share this information. Please follow and find out.

[@SailingAquarius]

You bet we will do just that as soon as we can. After the insurance is settled, we will share this information.

[@nolsgrad]

I’ve done data recovery before, it’s probably gone, sorry

[@SailingAquarius]

Oh, no… 😢

[@emmengel]

Who do you have your for your insurance?

[@SailingAquarius]

After the insurance is settled, we will share this information. Please subscribe to follow and find out.

[@njbaskipper]

Oh, ¿Bali? very far away, much closer is Cali, Santa Marta, Barranquilla, Cartagena Colombia..... SALSA Festival.. 15 consecutive days Colombia. As the musical theme of Grupo Niche says...I'm going to Cali Not To Bali 🎤🎺🥁🎶🎵🎻🎷🎸🎉🎊

[@SailingAquarius]

I guess you missed the fact that I needed quiet to recover from trauma, therefore, came to Bali, not a party to have fun, but no judgment - there's something for everyone ;) Zivile

[@njbaskipper]

@@SailingAquarius My dear Zivil, you and your cowboy Mr. Ken are nice, we are also united by a kind of socio-cultural symbiosis that other American countries do not have, in fact my greetings have always been affectionate and full of energy. What is the trauma? After 7 years you haven't realized that you are in a hostile environment? In life there is no dream that has an ending that is good or bad, EVERYTHING depends on our attitude towards challenges, happiness does not depend on circumstances, it depends on our attitude towards each difficulty, my previous note was of encouragement, but I say more, you have a wonderful motheralive and you have a very gentle and dedicated partner, you are a woman full of life and dreams, if something ends, something else will always begin. Life is NOT meant to be regretted, but to be lived. Mr. Ken has one oar and you have another, it is time to row and with force, I am surprised every day by the glass world that humanity builds, one blow and everyone attacks in terror. We must leave the state of comfort, it is by leaving that state where life has meaning. I'm sorry to tell you now that I'm on Cowboy Ken's side. Proverb: Your attitude is the key that opens or closes the doors of your destiny, you decide what your attitude is TODAY. Greating My dear cowboy Ken

[@timo2905]

Poor decision @7:00

[@stellahighton74]

When the going gets tough the wife gets going. Leaves the tough stuff to the husband. I thought in this modern world couples should sort the problems out together. Hey ho.

[@SailingAquarius]

Over the 7 years of circumnavigating the world there were quite a few scary and tuff situations. Nobody left anyone. Now boat is on a hard - no danger and lots of waiting dealing with various providers and insurance. Living on a hard is tuff check our video “a day in life in a boatyard”. In this modern world couples sort the problems out together between themselves

[@Kris155mm]

Oh dear seems like she jumped ship 🚢 and is enjoying getting handled elsewhere kinda suckz

[@SailingAquarius]

☺️

[@erichyney6287]

Woman, get back to the boat and help your husband 😮.

[@SailingAquarius]

😮 and who are you?

[@erichyney6287]

@SailingAquarius Somebody who has been watching your channel since you guys bought your floating home. I remember the previous owners showing you how to sail her. When your vessel was in Trinidad. That's who I am...🙃

[@SailingAquarius]

So then you must know that during pandemic I went to work to Lithuania and Ken stayed on a boat in Thailand? ☺️

[@erichyney6287]

But, during the pandemic the boat wasn't broken. By the way, thanks for sharing. I'll see you next week. 😊

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

Trophy wife flies off to Bali while Captain left alone. Not much of a marriage. 🤦‍♂️

[@SailingAquarius]

After 7 years of living in close quarters and going through traumatic experience needs something different... But I'm sure you and your wife have different mutual agreements in your family and that's ok too - there's something for everyone. Zivile

[@popeyeseamaster87]

Written by a lonely, miserable old couch sailor who's never achieved anything in his life no doubt.

[@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat]

Her spirit animal must be a sloth 🦥

[@imiloa.]

When the going gets tough, the tough go to Bali 🫠

[@SailingAquarius]

@@YoureGonnaNeedABiggerBoat Thank you Mr. Butterfly! :) Zivile

[@sueisnuts]

Best of Luck with the repairs. I hope you find the masts you need!