BOAT LIFE: Getting Hauled Out, in the middle of NO WHERE.. Ep. 234

[@Capt182]

Riley’s good reason and attitude when a reputable tradesman makes an honest mistake, should be observed by all boat/property owners as a leading example of how to live. Good work mate.

[@elkabong6429]

Absolutely! I'm glad you pointed that out, too!

[@donaldsemora]

What I like about your videos is they are honest. Good, bad, hangovers and all.

[@willudallmusic]

Elayna's face when Riley is explaining about the seals :D great ep guys :)

[@bloodyeyeful]

Thank God Riley cleared the skin test! God Bless your family and your home. Thank You for the great videos and inspiration.

[@lenarose1362]

goal in life: get called a “legend” by Riley, as he calls everyone featured in the videos

[@vk2ig]

My foot is a leg end ...

[@erickincaid9779]

I love when you feature the musicians that play on the videos. Thank you so much- you guys are the best!

[@InTheYard]

Shout out to Toronto! Oh, Dad, it is not called babysitting it is called parenting. Love the videos!

[@busog97641]

I used to house share with a couple and their baby. One time, or maybe more, I heard the father say "I am babysitting", I told him that 'you are not babysitting, you are being with you child'.

[@jenniferwebster405]

Dante will check you out, also from Toronto.

[@kippen64]

Lenny is lucky. Two parents dedicated to his wellbeing and happiness.

[@tarttartin8216]

Hey you two! Love the vlog. Sail myself on a 424 Pearson . Just a note - When The Father is with his child it is called Parenting not Babysitting, I know that can sound picky but Elana will appreciate the distinction as you both continue to grow as parents and A loving and supportive couple. My two cents-unsolicited but given with true positive spirit. Sail on.

[@snooogly]

That’s a good shout

[@10bbremer]

STFU- my two cents.

[@boutiquebabe]

@@10bbremer wow kinda harsh there...I mean it is parenting.

[@lisacooper7816]

@ Tart - 😂 I was thinking “when they are your own, it’s called ‘parenting’ not babysitting”. As mom to 4, that is indeed a big distinction!

[@antoniabaker7770]

Tart I agree. I have my grandchildren half the time so I call it co parenting.

[@Max-re5vg]

Such a nice feeling in this video....thanks Guys......

[@edwardstovell]

It was great meeting you that night in New Bedford and again the following Afternoon. We must have been having breakfast when you came by that morning. Thanks for putting Spirit of Bermuda in your video.

[@shoudzgaming5957]

I started watching you 2 months ago and you have changed my life you are all so happy and joyfull. I really hope i get like that someday. Keep up the good work .

[@bombadeer8231]

Hey Riley, forty year mechanic here. Instead of replacing that shaft there’s a seal kit available with a stainless steel ring that goes over those wear grooves to resurface that area. Comes with a new seal to match the new dimension. The companies that carry it are NAPA and Fel-Pro. The grooving never happens again either because of the stainless steel. Happy travels 👍

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Ahhhh the resleeve method. Very informative indeed. What is your experience sir? Please provide details, I'm very interested in hearing from you.

[@billw1044]

Bomba, I'm not familiar with your recommendation or this specific application, but having rebuilt a number of engines and compressors over the years I know that there generally are several cheaper alternatives to replacing a drive shaft or a crank shaft. The simplest and cheapest is a seal that's designed to contact the shaft just a few mm either side of the old wear grooves. Another is to turn the shaft a little to remove the grooves and install a seal to fit the new reduced diameter. And if the first two aren't possible then there is always building up the shaft in that area of wear with wire welding and then turning it back down to specs. Unless there are other considerations we don't know about, or maybe a new shaft is just really cheap.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

@@billw1044 Yes, I've experienced this too. Seal repositioning and or shaft sleeves. As a mechanic I was always surprised when discovering a new seal installed / positioned over a grove. The criteria for determining shaft surface to seal interface is not complex. I had recently viewed a shaft salvage on a large vessel performed by applying epoxy resin . They say that epoxy mixes with nano particulates now have a surface finish harder and smoother than the parent material along with a fascinating ability to sync heat better. I'm thinking about utilizing this technology for profit. Epoxy, diamond dust, carbon, and aluminum. Tech ingredients has some interesting experiments. Cheers!

[@jfbeam]

Wear groves are rather simple to repair. Abom79 has many videos of him doing it to all manner of things. (they weren't in Pensacola FL months ago...)

[@henkenmark]

It’s called “speedy sleeves”, repaired my own shaft with it. It wil last for much longer then the original surface treatment.

[@stevestott3652]

Another awesome video from you three , the truly awesome sailing La,vagabonde family . Great job being such a great dad Riley . You three are awesome . From Steve stott in sutherlin Oregon u.s.a.

[@joesphbest3120]

Love that Lenny, you are great parents.

[@maciekzietkiewicz9811]

Yes, each time I watch your videos I feel relaxed but at the same time I feel your adventure and all those emotions. Amazing Pls don't stop living your life Hello from London UK

[@johnkabel285]

Riley, your deck-washing action with that broom suggests you might be a good at curling. Look it up, add it to your endless bucket list. Great vids, guys!

[@danielgoldney1151]

How is this comment a month old? 😂

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Yes! I thought I could hear Riley singing the benefits too.

[@vk2ig]

@@danielgoldney1151 Thyme machine?

[@ThomasGreenJr]

Vid before Atlantic crossing?

[@robweiss748]

I like this boat fixing/haulout content as much as the sailing. Especially when it comes to sail drives. My boat has a Mercruiser Alpha I/O drive and they had to beef up the seals because fishing line was doing the same thing around the base of the prop.

[@cathythreat3927]

I know it must feel good to just be still for a moment. God bless you and your beautiful little family.

[@Terry-HandPanHowe]

G'Day SLV Mates! AWESOME! Eyes open... Be safe... Fair wind ahead! Much love, Mel & T.

[@caressas]

Great news on Riley's results from Doc! Happy sailing guys! xo

[@carlosbento8067]

Caressa I always see u on the comments section that's weird but anyway I like video cause there in my city

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

I'm in the midwest, USA got this at approx. 1830 CST. It was an hour old. Where are you?

[@orion4480]

Hey Caressa it shows you made this post a month ago...how?

[@caressas]

@@orion4480 Hey Orion_1. I am a Patreon member for Sailing La Vagabonde. It gives me early access to all their shows! :)

[@caressas]

@@carlosbento8067 Hey Carlos I am a Patreon member, and we get to see their episodes before anyone else.

[@cmdrlee2190]

I know the feeling of seeing your home out of the water New Port VA ship yard slightly larger boat but still a feeling of vulnerability. Thanks for sharing your travels

[@jmeady]

Still good stuff from the before time. Just a little separation anxiety on the crossing vids. That was awesome.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

When my parents first brought me to the USA we lived near the Chesapeake where I have my earliest recollections. So, when they abruptly departed with Greta Thurnberg I felt sorta lost. Cheers!

[@jonnymoka]

Thank you for sharing your story with us all. It helps me get through my challenging times:)

[@markgreene7930]

Fun information on the haul out. Onward and upward!

[@hobiecatracing]

Oh my! Your little personal conversation when you nominate Riley for Father of the year. Thanks for letting us in.

[@elizabethharttley4073]

Always a treat to indulge in a slv video. I miss elayna's music and enjoy hearing what is played here as well. All's good, peace

[@kevincarey1076]

Riley...you are THE MAN!!!! LOL Fair winds and following seas La Vagabonde!!

[@TheLiimes]

That obnoxious grinding around 8:20 hahaha. Congrats on the all-clear, Riley!

[@cbe2005]

Alex Chadwick bad timing with background noise a few times in this video. But kinda funny too. Prices they are doing it all naturally (no, or very few retakes). Genuine.

[@jenfinlay4983]

After two Kids I truly think it is the Dads job to help teach the kids to self settle. Now I was truly lucky to be able to best feed for 3 years.

[@stevebufe9204]

OK, honestly I can't watch this without a smile on my face. Thanks

[@ronnier4709]

Love how Lenny is just listening to dad talk, making all these facial expressions like yep that’s the plan dad lol cutest thing ever

[@mikegindling4236]

I love the technical maintenance videos.

[@deden6216]

It’s Bree from Below Deck! Love that show❤️

[@chrisoleary9876]

That's what I thought too! I think it is!

[@catmama54]

Dede Neumann Thats what I thought too. I’m sure that was her.

[@Defender-Guy]

I thought I recognized her.

[@davidh.7571]

A,Ha! Penny just dropped!

[@JudgeDredd_]

I swear I recognized her! Did you guys see that sailing episode last night with those guys from Long Island? Fricken psychos

[@fabiododginit8128]

Man these videos are so relaxing and calming to watch. Thank you!

[@rishabhkhurana4758]

Elayna: *serves vegemite and butter with bread* ‘how’s that Riley ?’ Riley : 10/10

[@vk2ig]

And "Pants, you're a legend!"

[@blueferretman64]

It's the simple things in life which make you happy.

[@JLS..Pacheco]

I work on a fleet of fishing boats on the other side of the river. Your absolutely right. Bring a padlock next time.😆

[@tymeryder7264]

You mates are lovely. Makes me smile with just a pinch of envy.

[@777visionquest]

How awesome is that? Enjoying water life and learning awesome sailing skills for life all while being Blessed with your precious little baby. You are so Blessed. Glad your trip across the Atlantic was safe even though you skirted storms. Hope you enjoy our Eastern Coast. As a mom and grandmother...pay close attention to little Lenny now because at this age they can get into stuff so quick. Do not take your eyes off him for a second. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lisa0fFaith]

Great work Dad 👍 I'm a mother of eight. Oldest 38 , youngest 19 😊 Elaina don't feel guilty in anyway. All first Mom's go through it. Your next one, even better 🥰

[@777visionquest]

Riley so glad your tests came back negative for cancer......life is great!

[@daisy-qm2tl]

Needed one of your videos, they are so relaxing. Thankyou!

[@abbsxo3550]

catching up on 9 months worth of videos i love y’all

[@heynowls3058]

Do love the music. Thanks for letting us know who Dante is. Good stuff

[@stuartpelly]

Another great video!!!! Wonderful!!!!

[@sprendergast351]

Hi Riley, not sure if it has been mentioned prior but you can get shaft saver sleeves to save on buying a complete new shaft. Remember the old Holden red 186 and 202 etc. Iused to have a kit to fit them to a seal worn harmonic balancer. In saying that I guess a new shaft is pretty cheap in the US. Take care all, Steve.

[@brittanybarto9857]

I love how much you both support each other

[@debijacobson8822]

Not so much when he needs to be thanked for "babysitting " his own child. It's called parenting Riley and when did you last thank your wife?

[@vk2ig]

@@debijacobson8822 You're missing the Australian sense of humour there.

[@newmoon984331]

you stopped heading north before you got to the natural beauty of the east coast! midcoast Maine and north are a treat. come back someday! Id be happy to take you lobster fishing for a day. :-)

[@oreilly1237878]

Thank you for being their for Greta, true Australians .I am so glad you are continuing your fantastic seafaring videos.

[@tj-kv6vr]

glad greata has left to take a nap, she is waaaaay over due

[@000001willy]

Back to normal. Picking up where we left off in the Fall. It was good that you had the props serviced. It's amazing that they could be damaged by something as a fishing line and a rubber seal. It's fantastic that Jamie was able to fix things. As haul outs go I think you guys did pretty well with this one. All the best.

[@bellaangus1213]

Lol it’s not baby sitting if your the parent. Love y’all

[@samanthablomberg2559]

You guys so much thank you

[@cbe2005]

“Slip, slop and slap!” - do the non-Aussies understand what this means? It's great bloody advice! Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, and slap on a hat!

[@Itsnick99]

we have the same saying in nz but that's expected

[@AdventureOtaku]

Riley’s level of calm as it goes from 2 days to 2.5 to 3.5 is amazing. I would be pulling my hair out.

[@prestonwhite1124]

One day we will see "boys night out" with Riley and Lenny.

[@davehill7484]

You two are such a great team and now with another member in Lenny😉😁👍👍😎⛵️⛵️⛵️⚓️⚓️⚓️👌

[@mammacatta]

Riley is the father. He is not helping you, sweetheart. He is doing his part.

[@davidowen1259]

Come come. Semantics. I dont think you need to recruit her as a feminist.. They both help each other, and Riley does jobs that she cant do or isnt even interested in doing. This is the way its been and going to stay until chicks( yes, i said chicks to annoy) man up a bit and learn a bit about how shit works, freeing up some parenting time for the fellas... Or we can all just come to an agreement that some tasks fall into certain categories. You find on most boats that jobs go the person who does it best.... just like in real life.. just saying....

[@briansymmes7917]

Jet blasting a dirty boat hull is one of the most satisfying things you can do in life.

[@PaulinaPaulino]

With that broom action, ( 7:45 ) Riley could have been an Aussie Curling player!

[@daveamies5031]

probably not, there's not much snow / ice in Adelaide, pretty sure the only place you can find ice near Adelaide would be in a freezer 😉or the other side of that little ocean to the south.

[@daveamies5031]

@@geoffmerritt Ha ha good point, it took me over 5 years to find the ice rink in Brisbane, turned out to be less than 10km from my house.

[@mattsaba9609]

Riley deserves sooo much praise!!

[@bobbischoen6341]

It's not called babysitting when you are watching your own child....lol!

[@debijacobson8822]

Yeah, that really triggered me.

[@warrthogg1758]

@John Falting Don't matter the circumstance, you sit a kid when the end of your night arrives, the kid is not there !

[@jb9090]

Great soundtrack and love the teamwork

[@biasedaudio]

I should be envious watching you videos, but I'm not. Your family adds a little additional sunshine in my life.. Love it.

[@richardmason902]

Another great video. Thanks for posting.

[@brooksscott1]

It’s not babysitting when it’s your own child.. jus sayin, You guys are all good in my book

[@vk2ig]

That Aussie sense of humour ... :-)

[@moz1953]

always fabulous but new opening credits needed guys 😂

[@ninja1antelope]

Hah! Wouldn’t be a video without a little Lenny side toe😊

[@kellymartin3624]

I love watching your vids.💜

[@jodejekab]

when you sailed down to the Chesapeake you went by the Naval Base and home where my son and daughter-in law live they are both in the Navy and they both teach on the base at New Port News, VA

[@robertlafollette8931]

I remember when my ship went into dry dock when I was in the Navy. Really fascinating. Sail safe and God Bless.

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

How about props for ms Alena who does all the amazing childcare. Moms rarely get the thank you or appreciation like men do.

[@jonwhite3265]

How and when do men get any more thanks or appreciation than women?

[@ibj3]

Not true where i'm from moms get more props then dads do. I know i'm also a dad.

[@davidowen1259]

. Mmm. I dont get a lot of recognition either. But im not asking fornit either!!! Niether is Elayna. It seems to me guys have been slowly doing more and more jobs that women traditionaly did like cooking cleaning etc etc, but girls are not doing any of the traditional blue jobs!!! My missus still calls them Mens jobs!! If i called cooking a girls job id be run outta town.. Come on girls!! Its time to learn how to change that tyre and take an interest in how things work.. We need you out here!!! So we can relax and do some parenting for you.... This comment is supposed to be antagonistic, but also with an element how i really feel.. Lets face it, looking after a child is NOT the hardest job in the world.... i love it..

[@chrisjones245]

yeah, but maybe the men don't need a thank you anyway.

[@chrisjones245]

@@SailingLaVagabonde nice boating pun

[@imcharmed4evr]

Power washing the boat is very satisfying to watch, I agree.

[@teslafudge1585]

Demogorgon spoiler alert! Glad the biopsy was negative. 👍

[@merlincovlin4377]

Great to see just you guys on your boat! ⛵

[@Kaisersozze]

#dadreflexes. There's nothing faster.

[@Johnsouthshore]

Great description of Fairhaven.. accurate too.. hey.. it's a big fishing port..

[@TraneFrancks]

"Thankfully, it's not that hard to impress Riley." Men are simple; show up naked, bring beer.

[@badcat4707]

& Snacks ;-)

[@tylergraves6424]

BadCat My buddy at work told me “she packs the snack and I pack the crack”

[@sailingavocet]

Beautiful, as always. Fair winds SLV!

[@YSALF]

I was confused too, but everything is clear ... that cat is faaaast ⚡️

[@Stephen_Carry]

Here! Love the videos!! Almost time to make a new introduction.... Lenny so much bigger now!

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

Just as long as Elayna's laugh stays in there I'm good with that

[@soilgrasswaterair]

10:56 His lil haircut! Ready to hit the sea.😂💕

[@shelleyR6375]

I love watching this precious family interact with each other, as much as I enjoy seeing all the places they go and all it takes to get there. Elayna's absolute devotion and infectious laugh, Riley's genuine kindness and affection, and Lil Lenny's sometimes impish, but always charming and adorable little spirit....all wrapped up it just makes me smile. I can be alone in my windowless office, working for 10 hours straight, and emerge sometimes wondering what's the purpose of it all. Then, their newest video pops up on my screen, and it just makes me so happy. I'm talking at the tv as if I'm right there on the boat with them. They spread lots of love out here and it sure feels nice. Wishing them safe travels!

[@Slcmum123]

Riley, did you know when you said, "were in the right spot" at the beginning of the video....how much that statement was even more correct then you thought? The correct spot being - you all were able to help a historical journey with Miss Greta.... AMAZING!

[@RGMGFitness]

Always enjoy your content guys! Amazing how dirty a boat quickly gets...👍👍

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

Orgasmic? Dang... good thing I bought that pressure washer... I guess I'm gonna have an exciting spring.

[@carolinejeffries8272]

1st thing on my list this Spring (an orgasmic power washing)😝😆😂🤣

[@vk2ig]

Exciting AND exhausting spring ...

[@ladyashephd727]

Sending prayers of Protection to your lovely Family during this Pandemic, I hope God protects you and your beautiful baby !

[@callmeclo]

this is a flashback everyone, use your brains goofs😂😂 meant with love

[@vk2ig]

I can't do that!!!! My brain hurts when I try to think!!!!! :-)

[@soph4739]

at 8:40 when you start talking and Lenny is trying to get up on the table :) love your videos and also I agree with elena she deserves some girl time x

[@jo-annegawley5027]

"Whatcha doin???" Well....right now I'm looking at some cute Lenny toe toes!lol

[@aaronsbarker]

I started my sailing career at Fairhaven Shipyard doing a month yard period on the wooden hull Schooner Harvey Gamage in 1998. We then sailed up to Boston, picked up 30 students and sailed for five months down the east coast, island hopping all the way to Bequia. Fairhaven is safer than New Bedford on the other side of the harbor.

[@carlosbento8067]

Aaron Barker 100 times safer than new ban I know I live here

[@be4st856]

Lol I knew this wasn't a current timeline vid when I saw that there wasn't snow on the ground in New England haha.

[@FWtravels]

BE4ST We haven’t got any snow here this winter though!

[@cbsdcc3889]

All hail father of the year! You're a very lucky dad. Suck it up soon, he'll be asking for the keys to the boat. You three are awesome as always. Lenny..., still my favourite!

[@perfectpitchtodd]

Question from a non-sailor, When you get back to land do you get "Land Sick"?

[@taylalouise67]

Sooo cool to see a boat hauled out and all the mechanics

[@erictheaviator737]

The demogorgon it's in the vagabonde

[@docholladay7638]

Riley busting out the fantastic dad moves early in his fatherhood carrier. What a legend

[@Quinttttt]

In your Intro Riley is holding a Corona in his hand.... Coincidence? I think not...

[@lawrenceg3234]

:D

[@HandyC]

Andrew Baumgartner 🤣🤣🙈

[@rockysouthflorida1707]

Corona Virus Anti body beer! Plus Riley's mustache fights off all virus from bats that may come from china! LOL@!

[@terryzammit7605]

I’m here lying in pain and all I can think about is tasting that shake!

[@bryanbsa8927]

Kinda got confused here. You guys just dropped off our little Earth Mother in Europe, and all of a sudden your back in the States. Need better dating, my brain hurts. Love you guys, you make me smile.

[@elsienatenkate9004]

They said last episode that they're doing a flashback to preparing the boat for the crossing with Greta

[@tinx1463]

Glad that is sorted;;I was having a bit of a brain fart aswell..lol

[@Ken-iy9mb]

Bryan Bsa ......there should a heads up that Mother Earth is off the boat.

[@daneulekowski929]

@@SailingLaVagabonde Love the Pulp Fiction reference, great movie