Around the World in a 1 Dollar Boat - CHANNEL TRAILER

[@JimmFox]

Simon, this is the video everyone has been waiting for. Godspeed.

[@FlossyRoxx]

YOU GOT THIS SIMON!!!!

[@ThePjl110]

So wonderful to see glimpses of Champ (the dog we all shared...and loved). I've been watching for years, since the first van and have watched as you have learned an amazing amount of technology and crafts. I have NO doubt that you will get your ship repaired and head out to blue water...can hardly wait! (But I am 75 so you might not want to take a whole lot of years...I only have so many left! :-) )

[@aquious953]

You are such a hardworking, resourceful young man. I have so enjoyed following your incredible ocean journey. Stop to recognize your accomplishments from time to time.

[@SunHouseDYI]

So nice to see some old footage! All these 5 years prepared you for this renovation. You've got the skills now and, hopefully, you've learned from your mistakes! I know I did from yours and mine. Ahoy, Simon!

[@k8great502]

Go Simon!!! Watching from Hong Kong... never give up on u since day 1!!!

[@halepauhana153]

This is an exciting new chapter. The Gabriola years were a valuable era of learning all kinds of boat-building and maintenance skills, and small island community living. You've shot way past anything I've ever learned about boat maintenance. I'm excited to follow whatever comes next, because yes, it will not all go to plan!

[@findingsimon]

Thanks, I'm glad you're excited to see what's next!

[@HaillyM]

Makin some big moves, we love to see it!!

[@ericduncan2283]

Simons back, baby!

[@Twelvestonestacking]

Definitely building community! It has been said,"you are today the sum total of all you yesterday's"! (I really like that one) The wanderer was always lurking in the background... Yet you portray on your videos that you were "content" which sated the other needs! The 5 years... Was not a waste in my opinion! Look at what you have learned! And we had the Good Fortune to come along on your journey! At the end of some cold long hard days... There was food! That alone made it worth to watch the videos! Oh yeah! Goodonyas! Go get'm tiger!

[@CorwynGC]

It's been seven years of LIFE. Beats the alternative.

[@peterjartved4360]

Congrats on the completion of “Old Dog” Good luck on your new blue water boat restoration,, looking forward to seeing the solar panel layout on this new boat of yours ,,

[@garyswiggs]

Yes!!!

[@livingforsail]

Bravo! Great video and inspiring project! Cheering you on from Bellingham. 🙌

[@stnkyp8]

Been watching from the beginning…. The last few years have prepared you for this. You didn’t choose Perihelion…she chose you. Looking forward to this new chapter of your dream.

[@johnstebe4808]

Right Choice! Old Dog looks great. What a great learning lesson. What a great life. Thanks for sharing.

[@whitneylake2107]

Keep'em coming !

[@CarlMichaelAyotte]

Wow! I had no idea the Wharram was a “no go”. I kinda need a moment to process that. Your hopes and dreams at the beginning of that boat make-over, became OUR hopes and dreams. Thank you for this much needed update. Now that I know your status so clearly, I’m sticking with you Simon. Make it happen!!!

[@expeditioncalypsowind]

We are right there with you with the same plans !

[@RoonerTheLooner]

You can do it Simon. Good luck from Sweden.

[@peterrobierto7435]

Go for it, bring the lovely boat back to life.

[@Jmt1022]

Loved seeing Champ in some of the old footage, best of luck on this next adventure!

[@findingsimon]

me too

[@adrianeastwood8594]

Great story 👍

[@Chagelstines]

sail that thing around the world and back to Ottawa = EPIC

[@findingsimon]

Ottawa will always be my home, but it's pretty low on my destinations for this boat.

[@ProjectUpscalewestyorkshire]

Bloody ell this makes me realise I started watching this a boy in his parents house and I’m still watching now, a man in my own home about to get married and hoping to one day get sailing myself, can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you Simon!

[@sailingsibongile]

Simon... I first saw your story via another channel (which I can't remember now, because it was over 2yrs ago), so actually delighted this came up in my recommendations. I like the new boat, and looking forward to following your story. ...and I have a few vids to catch up on it seems (at least for the new boat)

[@Marlon-xl4cz]

Loved the journey so far, can't wait to see this 51 sailing!! Thx for sharing✌️

[@Kerry_CYWG]

Yup it is going to be interesting.

[@Valth_Ice]

i look forward to watching your progress. /cheers

[@adammcmeans7648]

Thanks!

[@findingsimon]

Thank you!

[@mjshaheed]

Go Simon! Been stuck with you since Kirsten Dirksen's video on your van life 😅

[@thoughtherder8678]

HaHa!! Me, too!

[@chriswaring3783]

Godspeed man.. you got this.

[@sailingsitka]

Hell yeah !!!! So stoked for this brother !

[@KC.330]

Excited for this part of the journey!

[@ricopo3522]

Freaking awesome! Mistakes? Eh. It's life. Even those who chose the view from a sofa don't avoid those. Yours looks a life full of dreams, promise, creativity, enriching adventures, learning experience... good friends. What the hell else is it all about? It ain't ever e x a c t l y how we planned but...... as Paulo Coelho's book Alchemist alludes to- when we are on "our"own unique path, living from the heart, synchronicities, events conspire to make our dreams reality. Seems you are well prepared for this. I think it's key to view, then do what you can to make preparing yourself and your boat for bluewater cruising every bit a part of the adventure and dream- do what you can to pause and enjoy that process as all part of. You're already on your way.... this is the journey my friend!

[@overlandingyorkshireman8588]

Awesome mate!!!

[@robertthompson9455]

What a gorgeous yacht !...

[@SharonShaked]

let's go! can't wait to see you in blue waters mate

[@kjwinkler1973]

So, I'm not sure how long I've been enjoying your videos. I will say that you turned me on to magic carpet at what I believe was the beginning of their channel. I was bummed when you stepped away from KZbin. But shit man! Your a sneaky one. The new content about what has been transpiring with you has been amazing. It has been an amazing storytelling event! I am so excited to see your next experiences. Thanks for letting this old guy live vicariously throw you. Cheers, brother.

[@findingsimon]

I've been on youtube nearly the whole time, but yeah I haven't been posting regularly until just about 4 months ago. Caring for my mom took a big chunk out of my creative output.

[@kjwinkler1973]

@findingsimon and caring for your mom is one of the reasons we like you and can relate to you so much. Cheers mate!

[@margoparts6419]

So excited - Always following! :)

[@cnc75adventures49]

Alright 👍👍

[@ThePsychobabble13]

I'm about to take the same adventure. Buying a 34 foot project with good bones, and going to sail her around the world! Cheers!

[@NoobNoob1986]

Yay 😁

[@Morrisfactor]

I am thankful that you were able to acknowledge the Wharram as a lost cause. It might make a good houseboat for someone, but was never going to be a world cruising boat. Now you have a good monohull, a proven design, that IS a world cruiser. Or can be, after you rebuild her. One thing, if the diesel is in good shape, DON'T get rid of it! For God's sake DON'T do that! A good diesel is invaluable on a big boat like this one. Electric drive is fine for getting in and out of a marina but will never be sufficient for a heavy displacement boat when one sometimes travels for a day or two (or even three) when there is no wind. It is much more cloudy in the tropics than most people realize and even 3000 watts of solar is not enough to power a simple grid when the sun is hidden. Carry on!

[@KevIsOffGrid]

I am a subscriber, but not a dedicated one, but do like the ethos. I should watch more, and the new trailer is a great reminder of the big picture, and actually how close you are to bluewater sailing and adventures compared to the start. You got this :)

[@24hourtravellers]

Finally. ❤

[@Nerd3927]

KZbin un-subbed me apparently. Just now, Peter mentioned you so I looked you up. Nice timing, that is an awesome Project! Good setup too with your catamaran for Comfortable living and renovating the Big Boat without having to live on it at the same time.

[@kjohnson6159]

I have been with you from the beginning.So many times I wanted to tell you to stop You are learning the hard way Keep the dream alive you earned it 😁👍Glad your back .

[@Sergevdb28]

This video was long due Simon. Was a bit confused what was what lately. Looking forward to new episodes like I used too. You my man are one hell of a builder.

[@voyageofmonami]

Great video, subscribed 😀

[@MatthewBradley1]

Dude, yes. 🫶

[@foodfordan]

Hello from Ottawa! I've been on the journey since the big blue whale van days .... and looking forward to tagging along.

[@rollinrock6696]

Let’s go!

[@faircompetition1203]

Diesel electric interests me . An electric motor and large battery set augmented by the generator for long passages . If the genset is up to it , I would pull the motor , add batteries and electric propulsion and lots of solar and regen . I do not think electric alone is good enough for blue water long distance cruising , but if you can extend the range with a genset your range could actually be higher and fuel consumption lower because you augment with solar , wind and regen. Needs a fairly large generator to do it . If just short hops you are all electric but if you need to pound into it for a few days into it under power you can .

[@RustyKnorr]

Videos like this remind me why I’m glad I buy turnkey boats, or have always in the past…😳 We’ll see what the new year brings!

[@findingsimon]

One day maybe I'll be in the turn key tax bracket.

[@heldo7]

You got this brother! Luck from Newfoundland

[@findingsimon]

Cheers! I'll take all the luck I can get.

[@toketrumpettrut5581]

❤❤

[@daveamies5031]

The biggest challenge for you will be that last sentence 🤣comparatively everything else will be easy for you, either way weekly episodes or not i'll stay subscribed 👍

[@findingsimon]

thanks to Flossy, we can hopefully keep these videos coming on hot and fresh

[@perry7266]

The name of your future school should be Old Dog wooden boats-Also Champs dinghy Repair

[@dougklettke8833]

🍾😊🍾

[@lfaf9509]

She will be beautiful when you get done fixing her up a bit, but I am sure sad to see that Old Dog isn't going to be the boat that takes you around the world. She was designed to be flexible, but not all Cats are, so its strange that she can't be made to be stiff and still work out for blue water sailing.. I am guessing it would just cost too much to set Old Dog up to be a stiff Cat from a Flexible Cat. Its going to take a lot of effort to get this one up ready to go, but it will be worth it if you like Mono-hulls.. Keep up the good work :)

[@crkavetz]

Hi, Simon Craig here...I'm finishing up (haha so I say) my rebuild of a Hurricane damaged Tatyana, named Bed Adam (Son Of Man). i'm a middle age man, and the work has been hard; but I would have done nothing so important in my life as to give myself my dream a round the world capable sail boat. The above is to say that it is possible, even necessary if you are a water baby. let me and and community know if you need anything at all. you / we will get her up and sailing. every turn of a screw is one turn closer to freedom. Warm regards, Craig

[@findingsimon]

Thanks Craig, keep watching and interacting. If I can get these videos doing better I can focus on the boat and filming and don’t need to do odd jobs. That’s the biggest help right now.

[@benderbender1233]

will b interesting! ✌🌝✌

[@bryrensexton4618]

🤘!!!

[@playaysol]

Hi, I followed the boat over to your channel from Barry's

[@findingsimon]

Thanks for coming over!

[@robertgold2643]

Go get ‘em! Stoked for you and sooooo looking forward to watching the journey ahead 🙏

[@cgc1223]

Some of us just learn the “hardway” it’s how our brains work nothing wrong with that.

[@neffk]

5 years is like going to graduate school

[@TheSfoil]

If you're committed to the electric drive system make sure you get the right batteries, and they will be the expensive batteries. Do not try to convert a battery from an electric car as those tend to explode when exposed to salt water.

[@findingsimon]

are people still using lipo's in the year of our lord 2025?

[@peterjartved4360]

You are an excellent person and pretty much a genius ,, aliens / extraterrestrials are watching you and they are proud of you Simon

[@findingsimon]

is this like a jesus/santa claus situations? do they know when I'm bad or good? be good for goodness sake?

[@ThisIsTheInternet]

Assume this is a Cheoy Lee build?

[@ForceMassMotion-b6v]

BATMAN

[@colevineyard]

Hello from Salt Spring. This is fantastic! If you ever make your way to SSI or want a hand I'd be happy to help :) Give me a PM if want to connect

[@findingsimon]

Thanks for the offer, I'll be sure to connect if I'm ever in the area! I'm sure I'll be in Salt Spring a bunch.

[@internetposta7389]

Why didn't you just work for 5 years a buy a boat that is sail away ready ? Or just get a job an get a loan for an $80k boat? The boat is $1 for a reason. Old boats are great for rich people. Nobody else

[@findingsimon]

I’ve done the math. I should come out 50k ahead this way. I also don’t have a high paying job to jump into right now. I know what you’re saying though, for most that is the simplest solution. When I’m done I guess I’ll tally the numbers and see if it was worth it. These boats sell for 100k-200k depending on how they’re outfitted.