Buy from Moorings? Market forecast? And other Q & A.

[@NELLIE3588]

Finally an honest up front answer about boat brokers! Most have commission stamped on their forehead albeit some are knowledgeable. The latter are few and far between. Two thumbs up for for honesty and integrity. Another excellent video by y'all. The Mossback Sailor.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks MS. Not all brokers are terrible. But many are. I think even many brokers would agree with this. Honestly, I think this profession isn’t going to last the digital revolution. At some point people are going to demand that boats for sale have a documented history supplied by the seller. Owners are doing it for their own purposes anyway, and I can see buyers wanting that.

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@TheOKellys damn...cant do the pod casts without an i-device or windows...androids a no-go

[@rumblechick73]

@@TheOKellys I think this idea is what makes an Exquisite X5 such a great choice if you can afford it. The company tracks all maintenance and does their own reselling after bringing everything back up to the best conditions possible. And you don't have to deal with a bunch of equipment sellers/manufacturers because Exquisite is your go-to contact for warranties and issues.

[@Richard-nb4iv]

I bought a used Beneteau through the moorings back in2007, I had a great experience. Don't be afraid of hiring a quality yacht surveyor. They can save you a bundle of money. The the surveyor told me the pros and cons of the yacht, so we i knew what we were getting into. My diesel engine had about 4300 engine hours on it and it is still running strong today. I still have the original Genoa as a back up sail. Have enjoyed many sails and look forward to many more. Enjoyed this video, thank you!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for sharing Richard, so happy you had a great experience with the Moorings and that your girl is still running strong.

[@imnotsofunny824]

I’m sett on buying and full time living on a boat because of you. (And a few more) because of that the boat community is awesome!

[@TheOKellys]

That’s awesome, let the adventure begin! The sailing community is amazing. Hope we see you out here!

[@MrRoseandrc]

I used to live on a boat love it

[@polski1972]

So happy to see and listen to you at all times

[@nomehdrider]

This was an even more enjoyable video, don't know why. You all looked great

[@TheOKellys]

That’s sweet James thank you!

[@timmitchell8784]

Another great episode. I love how natural and well the two of you flow together so well. Funny and vary informative. With every video you make me drool with anticipation and wanting to be out there with you. Thank you so much. Timmy

[@TheOKellys]

Get on out here Timmy! Thanks for the kind words!

[@LEARNdontHATE]

Thank you Nick and Megan for this incredibly honest and informative video! I understand issues with our eyes can be really scary, so I’m glad to hear that you’re managing the stress and hope things are resolving well for you!

[@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak]

Yay my favourite sailing couple on a gardening coffee break! Always good to see you guys, glad you're staying safe and well. Would be great to see you in NZ but also looking forward to finding out more about Chesapeake. Take care! X

[@TheOKellys]

Aww thank you so much Hanne, we love hearing that we’re your favorite 🥰! Glad you’re enjoying the garden and staying safe. Hope to see you one day in NZ! Thanks for your note!

[@windmedic]

Love your Q&A’s ..so informative and down to earth..they say to learn from your mistakes, but with boating, I think I’ll learn from yours...seems cheaper that way.!

[@TheOKellys]

Lol. Yeh I wish we had youtube back in my day.... wait, saying that just added ten years to my age....lol

[@afharding]

You're living the retirement I hope to have. I appreciate being able to live vicariously through the both of you.

[@TheOKellys]

If it’s in your heart, you’ve gotta do it. I hope we see you out there. Soon.

[@traitorhatergetarope3163]

In depth Weather planning episode from the weather man.. would be very interesting..,🤙

[@TheOKellys]

Coming soon!

[@GreetersThru-Hike]

You two are some of my favorites. I am glad the eye is improving and look forward to your adventures.

[@TheOKellys]

Hey thanks, it is doing a little better every day. Big complement as there are a lot of great channels out there right now.

[@clausgiloi6036]

Your infectious enthusiasm really brightened my spirits. Glad to be supporting you, I can see how much work and passion you are putting into your videos!

[@TheOKellys]

Wow thank you so much Claus, your note really makes us feel all the feels. It’s 2am and we’re approaching St Augustine. Thanks for being on this wild ride with us, we love sharing and connecting with you!

[@N0body247]

So glad your eye is healing and not getting worst. Thanks for the Q and A.. this helped tremendously. Keep em coming. You guys should have WAY more than 41k subs. So much knowledge and detail in every vid.

[@TheOKellys]

Lol. Thank you. 41k is not a lot? We’re pretty amazed already. But thank you!

[@supercubguy7566]

Good morning!!! Welcome back and thanks for helping isolation with your fun videos.

[@TheOKellys]

Good morning and thank you for watching, so grateful we can connect like this through space and time. We will get through this rough patch together.

[@philippelaliberte758]

You are the best sailing channel. As always, very informative content. Cheers !

[@TheOKellys]

Hey now....that’s saying a lot. There are some really great channels out there right now. But we really appreciate the kudos. Makes us feel so good! Thank you!

[@RogerWilco1]

Thanks so much for answering my questions about mooring balls!

[@TheOKellys]

You bet, thanks for the great questions!

[@thegnome4874]

Loved this Q&A! We live on a lake in Texas and it can get very Windy some days, we always have our eye on Windy to check the wind forecast its a great tool. Also I completely agree about going sailing with a group first this is what we have done in the past and what sparked our bug to eventually get a bigger boat to live on in the ocean.

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

During the many years of ownership of a family Marina / boatyard we kept a well stocked ship store. My father in the 1970’s & 1980’s was running the business. During that time in CT. he was battling with discount marine stores. He was very tuff with his customers and made no bones about the fact that he as the owner required all customers to buy their marine related items from his store. It turned out this was against the law, you cannot dictate where your customers buy . The was an Antitrust issue ! This law is most likely the same from state to state. In my fathers case the State Attorney General came after him. Make sure you as a consumer know the law and stick up for yourself ! As for not letting you hire an outside contractor ? Again know the laws of that state. Most likely you are able to hire an outside contractor if that contractor carriers the appropriate insurance. I know this because of my running the family boatyard / Marina. In many cases we as a service company / boatyard had to enter many marinas / boatyards to do service on a customers vessel hired by that customer. The marinas / boatyards would always try to stop our business from entering the yard. Because I had the proper insurance the business I as entering could not turn me away. I should caution all of you and tell you that you may need to find another facility to houses your vessel, some Marina’s / boatyard do not view this type of customer favorably .

[@King_WhiteWolf]

The last part is where I think the major issue lies. Yes, you may be able to argue the law with them, but they can more than likely turn you down for housing your vessel for whatever reason they want, or for no reason, essentially making the point moot in the end. Essentially, you play ball, or go elsewhere. It's unfortunate, but hey, maybe it's not so bad if they keep quality stuff at a reasonable price anyways, and provide good housing to boot.

[@tintmasterlacykonaboys8980]

thanks so much for the advise

[@mprgscannertours]

In terms of comfort the best gadget we had on our cat taking it from st Maarten to Australia was the bread maker. We were 4 up and a small fresh loaf every day was a great start and goto snack during the day with a chunk of cheese and salami or salad ( where available ). The smell says ‘home’ every day and they are cheap. Keep the Q&A going. It’ll we a while before you visit anywhere other than America I fear. Brodie

[@TheOKellys]

Brodie we love fresh bread so much but unfortunately it makes us gain too much weight 😢.

[@brnt034]

Water suggestion when at Florida port: Glacier Water vending at publix is about as clean a water as you can get. Reverse Osmosis, UV light, charcoal filters, micron filters, etc. 35 cents/ gallon. I've been using it exclusively for over ten years and I've never even had to descale my countertop hot water dispenser.

[@blackduck7851]

Another great and informative video. Stay healthy and safe

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks, you stay safe and healthy too!

[@peterhampson269]

Goodness, the best most positive blog yet during the lockdown. Sorry but so many others are like sulky, lifes not fair videos. Great questions and answers too, not time fillers. Thank you.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much Peter, really appreciate the kind words. Have a great day!

[@patrickcoleman3]

If you ever get to NZ you will love it especially the South island, I have done both islands and you would swear your in the Swiss alps when your down around Queenstown, and don't forget Milford Sound, magical place especially when the waterfalls are working, take care love you guys. Oh and I love my drum machine.

[@TheOKellys]

So you know who Roger Linn is I bet! I sure hope we can get down to NZ. Sounds like our kind of place!

[@Errol.C-nz]

@@TheOKellys from the bay of islands (its not really a bay more a region) to Stewart Islan in the DEEP south, and if you can in the right time of the season Milford sound cant be missed...1000ft waterfalls drop straight into the sea and you can see (but dont touch) black corals with a snorkle (nowhere else in the world can you do that) & can snorkle for 10lb plus crayfish (you call em lobsters)... huge fiords... and youre a sailor... Americas cup now in 2021 in Auckland

[@sydneydwtt]

Hey guys great Q & A! Something that I've looked for that not many sailing channels out there do is the "how to" get started. I've seen some of your videos that kind of go into this, but nothing with detail in the thought process and prep. By this I mean, how did you start planning your finances early on, what you sold and what you did with the money to plan for long term sailing. I'm trying to get a grasp on a good $ starting point and when to take that leap! I know this is a detailed question...thought it might be a great video though. To get into the mindset that you guys had on how to take the leap both physically and financially. Thank you guys for including us in your adventures!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the video idea. Nick wrote “Live on the Margin” with Pat Schulte and they share their philosophies as well has amen trading info. We save a lot of money by doing things ourselves and don’t spend money on anything non-essential. We’ve been lucky with real estate investments and career opportunities.

[@brettjamz3]

I grew up sailing the Chesapeake. You are going to love St. Michael's

[@TheOKellys]

Nice I’m making a list thank you for the insight!

[@paulsmith8212]

I had the same dark spot in my eye . A while back I had a detached retina. It was reattached. Every so often it will come back and I notice it then in a few months it goes away again . You say maybe stress . I didn’t know that. I read an article a few years back about Neil Young having some eye problems as well. I enjoy listening to you two chat back and forth . I am looking at utube. Some things you guys talk about to me can get interesting. I wish you both the best . P.S. I used to have a big white Lab years ago , I guess it was my parents dog. His name was Casper. Beautiful, Big , Friendly boy like yours . I now have a beautiful little Maltese rescue mix we obtained in Tampa. Her name is Bianca and she is the best! Stay safe, Paul St Petersburg Florida

[@TheOKellys]

Awwww, snuggle Bianca for us..... hope your eye doesn’t give you too much trouble. Mine is better. Still a bit blurry, but improving.

[@johnrichard6802]

You two are very genuine, nice people. My jury is still out on a power cat.

[@TheOKellys]

Someday...lol. Thanks John. Appreciate that.

[@cowboyrolo7892]

That was awesome, Thank you for the info and the time

[@kjelpeterson5236]

Great episode. You guys have such a smooth comfortable way of sharing information.

[@TheOKellys]

Aww thank you that’s so nice to hear!

[@curtjankowski3305]

Great information 👍. Thanks guys ❤️🤙

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Curt!

[@michaelm9621]

I'm so glad to hear that the eye issue is going to well. Wish you the best man, love your videos.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much Michael!

[@chrischild6894]

Glad your eye is going to be better, yours is still my favorite sailing show thank you for the great podcast

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Chris!

[@masteringzero]

I am so happy you guys are gaining more and more traction.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks. We’re lovin this!

[@paul-akers]

fantastic!!!!!!!!

[@meatballhead3290]

Love your videos, keep up the great work "I've binged watched for the last fortnight" :] You'd both be great at reviewing new Catamarans on your channel as you have the experience of living aboard and know what needs to be added to an "Off the Shelf Catamaran"... (if you know what I mean by that) to make it a viable live aboard on and ballpark figure of what it would cost for the upgrades. Anyway keep up the great work, stay safe and hello from Northern England Uk 👋🏻

[@TheOKellys]

Sign us up! That sounds like fun. I wonder if we’d be critical enough! Northern UK!?!? Has it warmed up at all yet?

[@meatballhead3290]

@@TheOKellys honesty think you'd both be great at it. We've had a lovely warm day (23°C) here in Lancashire/Greater Manchester. Spent the day getting people's Heating&Hot Water working and fixing leaks during lockdown due to Covid19... face mask, rubber gloves and boot covers of course to minimise/hinder the spread.

[@candlhulser]

Great stuff...just listened to my first session, and subscribed. Will also be getting Nick's book. We're a military couple coming to the end of my service career (26 years), and we're considering "heading out" for 1-2 years. We've chartered/bareboated before...but considering taking the plunge. Thanks for being INSPIRATIONAL. - Chris

[@robertkotula5389]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You guys make a good team and first rate videos.

[@TheOKellys]

Many thanks!

[@TedKidd]

Kelly's hair colors are awesome Silent solar powercat, almost no fuel

[@rachaelmaillard4115]

An honest commentary.Thank you both!

[@TheOKellys]

You’re very welcome, thank you for watching and sending a note we appreciate it!

[@KevAlberta]

Y’all are like super damn cool 😍 big fan

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Kev. Very cool of you to say!

[@Investor_2000]

Great to see you guys looking good and sounding positive. Thought the video was excellent, lots and lots of good quality info. Nice to hear some of your plans for the future. Hope you’re eye continues to improve, and yes I think quite a number of people are currently stressing. 🇬🇧

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks David. Be well.

[@mikec7179]

I used to live in cracker boy marina in Rivere beach when I was 7 and my dad was fixing the boat

[@chrisphinney6430]

Your the first person I met who has central serious reniopothy. I had got it in both eyes due to stress too. In late 30s. Now I have high blood pressure which I take meds for that is under control. Lucky I have not had c s r since. Hoping your healing continues without am issues

[@TheOKellys]

Glad it has gotten better. No high blood pressure here. Still unsure why it happened. Stress I guess? Maybe? Not a very stressed person, but def more stress lately, like a lot of people.

[@Parr4theCourse]

Love the Q&A, you're giving us ideas for our channel..... Keep up the great work making the rest of us ready to trade places!!!

[@TheOKellys]

Awesome. Get on out here. Trade those headsets for sombreros!

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@TheOKellys Definitely when I retire, maybe sooner - HA!

[@soundbeings1]

Great vid guys - as usual - thank you. 👍Delighted you are healing my friend. 😎Let's hope sanity returns and we all get to go about our business in an ethical and appropriate manner. Fair winds.

[@TheOKellys]

Yes, I hope so. Maybe the whole world really needed a little downtime and we will emerge from this with a new take on things.

[@olli_k]

Lake Worth - my home town. Never really spent much time on the ICW. The only time on the ICW for me was going on dive charters that went out into the Atlantic through the Boynton Beach Inlet. Cheers! Stay safe!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Olli! Never been on the ICW must be a great option when the weather isn’t cooperating.

[@scottseaman6247]

Great questions and answers

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Scott!

[@timwoods603]

Always enjoy the Q&A vlogs guys. Excited to see you cruise north to the Chesapeake. I've crossed the bridge/tunnel several times in my Land yacht lol. Stay safe and I look forward to the next vlog.

[@wtannenbaum]

Sorry to hear about your eye. I had a central rental vein occlusion (CRO) also. I was about your age, training for a high altitude climb. Did not fit any of the possible risk factors. What we did surmise was the possibility of being chronically dehydrated. I’m a pilot and the constant dry air along with not continually drinking enough fluids could have been my issue. We did hear of a younger guy getting the CRO from using an inversion table and hanging upside down to release pain in his back. Avastin was used (off label)to treat the clots and had a complete reversal and was able to return to flying. Good luck and thanks for your quality production.

[@TheOKellys]

Interesting. Pretty spooky, these eye issues. Glad you were treatable. I will look into that medication. For now, time is what it needs. It is a little better every day. Mostly just annoying at this point.

[@timothysuhr7903]

Please consider a daily, weekly, monthly chore video for live a boards. Thanks!

[@TheOKellys]

Good idea. Thanks!

[@sailingfromsamsara9972]

Stress! You both seem like the least stressed people. I think it will be an interesting cruise season with a lot of KZbin Channels, trolling the east coast of USA. We've resigned ourselves to the idea we will no be able to escape south this year...virus is just another hurdle we couldn't of planned for that is making our escape difficult. Good luck.

[@candlecocfo1825]

Gotta be more expensive to cruise the USA....what happens if the coast towns stay shut down?

[@TheOKellys]

Well, Samsara is a good idea or name for this time...so we will just have to see how this goes. No idea if this is original thought or stolen from someone else (probably the latter) but....it isn’t really an adventure until something goes wrong. So we are on an adventure...and there is danger and an unknowable future. If it were all laid out cleanly, it would be like visiting a museum or going to the market. But it’s not. It is a mess. And in that way, it forces us...all of us...to float downstream because we were never really in charge in the first place. Can’t change the wind, so we have to adjust our sails. I do hope that whenever the headwinds ease, you get on out there and we get to share an anchorage and a sunset before the winds change again. Best to you and your crew!

[@sailingfromsamsara9972]

The O'Kelly's we’d be honored to share an anchorage when y’all pass Savannah area.

[@TheOKellys]

Never know....weather pattern looks weird! Where would we want to go around there? We are not ICW friendly, so no power lines or bridges under 75 ft

[@sailingfromsamsara9972]

@@TheOKellys Near Skidaway and Tybee...Southern tip of Wassaw Island on the Ossabaw Sound, a little further in we also anchor on Burnside Creek. We are currently staying at the Delegal Marina. If you go a little further north of Wassaw Island to the Wassaw Sound about 7 miles in there is a nice anchorage. You can actually get all the way up to Thunderbolt before you encounter the Thunderbolt bridge going north on the ICW.

[@backthebadge4009]

Great video you two....stay safe. Glad the eye is better Nick.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much, hope you’re doing well!

[@zaffman]

Hello O’Kelly’s! I wanted to suggest that while you are in Florida go check out the fresh water Springs. Places like Blue Springs, Rainbow Springs, Silver Springs, Weekee Watchee Springs, etc. I grew up and spent most of my life in Florida and consider the Springs to be the best part of my beloved home State. If you go, be sure to video the ones you visit. Great channel and I am really enjoying your podcasts as well!

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much David! Just got to St Augustine so I’m not sure we can make it to any fresh water springs. Thank you for listening to the podcasts, love to hear that!

[@MurphysLemonadeStand]

You are spot on about boat yards. I had to micro manage one because I was getting hit hard on top of the pre quoted cost and what are you going to do? They have your boat on the hard. So many good questions about boat yards. Another important question is, if you are a live aboard are you allowed to stay on your boat? I bought my boat out of state. My assumption being from California and the boat yards there allowed me to stay on my boat and do my own work. Wrong! Lets just say here in the gulf coast I had to do my own work from 8-5 Monday through Friday only. Yard is closed on weekends. I couldn't stay over night. So no traveling to the boat staying 2 to 3 days and managing to get some good work in. So no work got done in the 8 months of owning a new boat. But I did travel out to micro manage some rudder work being done. That way it didn't come up higher in cost/hours than the previous job. Very glad I did, because they don't even give me (or anyone) an estimate to minimum or max hours. You are just expected to sign you agree on how ever long it takes. You don't sign, you can leave. IF you have a boat problem where you can't leave without it getting fixed. You are stuck! Needless to say. They didn't like that I came out to just sit and observe how long they actually worked on my boat. It got done magically all before lunch. lol Experience is a great teacher. Happy your eye is getting better Nick. You two have a great time in Lake Worth.

[@TheOKellys]

Great point we forgot to mention about being able to live on your boat! That’s huge and definitely a deal breaker for us since it’s our home. Well done on micro managing! Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@SirCharles12357]

Excellent information and advice. I really appreciate you guys!!

[@TheOKellys]

Aww thanks Charles we really appreciate you watching and sending a note!

[@changodelaporcelainacanada4819]

Thx for the tips. I bought a moorings boat in 2017 at Placencia, Belize. I had a good experience and Belize is very nice.

[@TheOKellys]

So great to hear our friends weren’t an annoying. Thanks for sharing we hope to check out Belize someday. See you out here!

[@johnwootton836]

Another good one guys! Excited about a BroadBlue 346. One of the few cats that can fit under a 55’ bridge and isn’t too beamy to do the great loop. They have an option for a hybrid using Fischer Panda Aziprop, a 13 KVA DC 48V backup generator, 2.4kw of solar and almost 30kwh of lithium

[@humbertojimenez3475]

What’s max beam on the Loop?

[@Ron-zr6se]

Wonderful video and Nick, great to hear your eye is doing better. When it comes to power, fuel cost is a substantial amount of your running cost plus lack of range should you opt for a yacht under 24 meters. When I was looking at power yachts, my minimum range plus 10% reserve was 3000nm @ 10kn. I had two yachts short listed that exceeded the minimum range requirement. In the end however, I have kept with a sailing yacht that has 4000nm range @ 10kn when under power with 10% reserve. This gives me both worlds with the added safety of long range should something happen to the rig.

[@VERTICALWisdom]

Love the videos - Todays intro was a bit hectic... Great info as always.

[@TheOKellys]

I guess my inner feelings are coming out...,I been feeling a bit hectic.

[@VERTICALWisdom]

@@TheOKellys Noticed on the video the mention of consulting... Do you consult relative to cat purchases?

[@TheOKellys]

Yes we consult on anything anybody wants to talk to us about.

[@larrydicenzo987]

Great Q&A, y'all did a great job, thanks.

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you Larry appreciate that!

[@marlenasmiles2342]

I feel like I just went on a vacation! Needed break from work at the Borgata Casino in AC... looking at my beach but rather be there...Thanks for the beautiful video tour in the Exumas! If you are taking any castaways contact me!

[@billallen4039]

Great content and I am very impressed with the Leopard 46 Cat - many thanks

[@patriciahutson]

Ahh, a breath of fresh air, The O'kellys. Raconteurs superb. Stress, that horror lurking in the bilges. On On you two. Tumeke !!!! UBIQUE

[@TheOKellys]

Wow thank you so much Patricia, really appreciate your kind words!

[@richardgooding498]

Very good channel you guys have. Great job on the explanations. ⛵

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you Richard so happy you’re with us!

[@Mr12frod]

Love your podcast listen to it on my way to work, awesome work with that.

[@TheOKellys]

Awesomeness. That is so cool to hear.

[@petermartine8132]

My 8 year old daughter asked if you guys have ever pooped in the water/ocean? You may think it’s disgusting, but she really wants to know. We both love all your videos and hopefully we will c u on the water.

[@TheOKellys]

Lol. You guys sound like fun. I hope we get the chance someday! Lol

[@dalecampbell4520]

You guys are too cool. Dreaming about the day of meeting you out there. Shout out for Belize. We are sheltering in Placencia and itching to get the Hobie out for practice. Thanks for the great q&a!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Dale! Heard Placencia is awesome. Hope you can get that Hobie out soon, they’re so much fun!

[@Xalta_Sailor]

Another great vid, thanks! Glad you enjoyed cruising while you could. International cruising will never be the same after C-19. The rules and regs/bureaucracy in the future will be formidable. Self-sufficiency and getting away from government control and bureaucracy was why many of went sailing in the first place. The amount of money cruising brings into most countries is relatively minimal and maybe outweighed by the perceived risk. Think cruising ships.

[@TheOKellys]

Maybe. I think it will vary greatly by location. Also, treatment and cure will flip the whole script. Hopefully.

[@itsmedaveh5516]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@reinouddelporte911]

So cool you are using the Linnstrument. Quarantine tip: check out Roger Linn and his roll in modern music history. The LinnDrum was one of the best drum machines ever and has been recorded on a ton of music in the 80's. His later work on the Akai MPC line was also hugely important in several new styles of music in the 90's. You've been dancing to the beats of Roger Linn in the last 40 years more then you've ever imagined...

[@TheOKellys]

Oh yeh. Know the whole history. Roger is also a really, really kind person. It's a great tool.

[@austinhughes6852]

Thank you guys for answering my question.If I had a catamaran. I’d probably sail to Alaska,Washington State,Oregon.Or maybe Scandinavia.

[@TheOKellys]

We haven’t been to Scandinavia, but cruised extensively out west. Beautiful part of the world. Highly recommend. Bring a thick wetsuit.

[@everythingexplained]

Quite a distance between the north western America and Scandinavia. My sea experience in the US is limited to sea trials aboard some boats in Columbia river in Portland and Puget sound just out of Seattle. Would love to go sailing in that region during summer, Washington is almost as cold and at least as wet as northern Norway during winter. The Norwegian coast can be awesome during summer, but I'd recommend foul weather gear in backup. I have a video from last autumn from a 3 day rally sailing around 68°N

[@TheOKellys]

interestingly, the San Juans have low rainfall since they are in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mtns. Highly recommend the Salish Sea, the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound....all beautiful and easily accessible.

[@joedunn6038]

Hi there, come on up to Nantucket, hopefully the harbor opens after May 18th....Stay safe and healthy!

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks Joe, hope things open up we’ve heard wonderful things about Nantucket.

[@mikeferguson2828]

I was pretty lucky with my dealings with moorings in Seychelles. The manager was who I dealt with and he was great and really helpful in my process of my purchase of my Leopard40

[@TheOKellys]

Great to hear Mike thanks for sharing!

[@mikeferguson2828]

@Sailing Zoe the pricing depends on the market at the time. I bought in 2015 and there was an economic slump. The boat I bought and the others had been sitting on the market for about 6 months. From the original list price to what I paid it dropped€35 000. The other benefit at the time was the price was in euros and by the time I paid in usd the euro had gone from 1,45 to 1,15 so I have another bundle there. If you are interested concentrate on the owners versions NOT the 4 cabin versions. The reason is usually families rent the owners versions and are a little more upmarket. The bottom of the barrel renters go for the 4 cabin and try and stick 10 people on the boat to make the cost per person for the rental cheaper. This leads to loads of wear and tear on the boat

[@billiondollardan]

Now this is a good question I'd like to see the answer to. I've been thinking about buying a powercat from the Moorings for quite some time but I only know one person who did it. They really enjoyed their boat and felt the price was fair, but at the end of the purchase period the found the repairs that had been done in Abaco were HORRIBLE. They had to shell out $74k additional to properly repair the boat in the Keys

[@TheOKellys]

That is very sad. Moorings bases vary in quality of work. We have heard great things about the work done on boats in Belize, but then heard both good and bad about work done in the BVI. Abacos? Perhaps this was before Hurricane Dorian? I believe in any case, the quality of work is going to depend on how much oversight you give the job. This is not just the case for Moorings, but for boat work done anywhere. Oversight is KEY!

[@orangeheart1]

Hi folks. Let's assume that being on the coast of Cuba or Puerto Rico you are surprised by bad weather and the marinas have no space. What to do in situations like that? Your videos are the most practical and educational. Thank you

[@TheOKellys]

Depends on how bad, from what direction. Running before the wind is a good option up to a point. Can get dangerous if too prolonged.

[@kathleengreenen3879]

Great Q&A. I had to laugh when you spoke about the Florida Brokers, we found out how they hide things etc. Still looking for our ocean cruiser however decided not to travel and waste our cruising kitty. Looking in our own back yard.

[@TheOKellys]

Yup buyer beware for sure, good luck on your search hope we see you out here!

[@DQ-su6qf]

Exercise, You may want to consider a Jump Rope..Extremely effective at keeping in shape in a short amount of time..I use Crossrope..

[@Scottoh23]

Can’t wait to see you in the Chesapeake Bay!

[@TheOKellys]

Woo hoo hope to see you!

[@Peter_Herrman]

Maryland lifted the recreational boating ban. Come on up when you're ready! Great video!

[@TheOKellys]

Yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaw! Leaving soon. No clear long weather windows coming, so we will hop our way on up. Looking forward to it!

[@bridgetspicer1624]

Come sail to New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is stunning! then sail down the sounds on the south-west of the south island along the southern Alps. love it here. Plus all the amazing islands on the way here. Tonga is awesome too.

[@TheOKellys]

We are so looking forward to it. We may never leave 😊.

[@robertlemoine3500]

Good program,thanks

[@pbertf24]

Really enjoy your video and I agree with you that the leopard 46/mooring 4700 is an awesome boat I rented one for two weeks and I thought it was a well-balanced Between comfort and seaworthiness

[@alexandrefrossardnogueira3894]

Great vid and another load of good information for the community. Thanks! Regarding sailling destinations, why so few cruisers take all the way down to south Atlantic once there is a huge variety of beaches, bays, rivers, cities and quite good infrastructure, such as the 8000km coast of Brazil? Thanks!

[@TheOKellys]

I’d say tricky currents are probably the number one reason, followed by weather. Patagonia is down there and there is certainly a research boat circuit. I know he guy from Ran sailing has been down there.

[@TurtleChaser2]

You two are very close to us on Turtle Chaser. We're up in North Palm Beach and have been thinking about heading north as well.

[@TheOKellys]

Well I hope the tortoise catches the hare! Lol. Come say hi if we are close! Safe travels!

[@curtisrobbins3460]

that was a very nice Q&A... love you guys and y'all b careful...

[@TheOKellys]

Thank you so much Curtis!

[@RusstafaB]

You both run a great YT channel. Sitting over here in London this is a most enjoyable watch and good to see you answering some questions which I have thought about. Keep making the music, so much fun although I prefer Ableton to Logic Pro but it is what it sounds like that counts.

[@TheOKellys]

Ableton is pretty sweet. I used to have that along with the Ableton Push. For building beats and live performance, it is better. For me, for layering and tinkering and using loops and samples, Logic is so much easier. I can build tracks in 1/10the time. You’ve got some great producers over there in the UK. Thanks for the note!

[@RusstafaB]

@@TheOKellys Yes I used to work in Recording Studios servicing equipment many years ago and a lad I knew who was a tape op. at Jacobs Studios has morphed in to this. Strange how time passes and goes so quickly! www.markspikestent.com/ Great guy last time I saw him was down at Olympic Studios before it closed

[@markbailey6051]

Indaintown Marina and boat yard in south Florida is a good yard. I hauled out 5 weeks ago.

[@TheOKellys]

Good to hear!

[@croninnicholas9063]

Ever heard of Silent Yachts? Beautiful solar catamarans :-)

[@toddabrahamsson1797]

I would also add to my last comment that although most Marinas / boatyards when keeping your boat at their facility require you to sign a rental / storage contract . In the contract it may state you as the customer agree to use their repair facilities, storage etc. As I remember this holds very little weight as a contract. A business like this again can’t dictate who or what services your vessel.

[@TheOKellys]

Read the fine print, great point. Our friends just had a boat fall on theirs in a boat yard and it’s not covered by the yard but rather the owner of the boat that fell.

[@ylemoine1]

Thanks those were great...BUT, I’m still waiting for answers to all the questions in the first few seconds of the video. Those would be so much fun to see/hear you answer 😉 Stay safe.

[@TheOKellys]

Lol ok next time!

[@ylemoine1]

The O'Kelly's you know I’m going to hold you to it !! 🤪

[@lay1back]

The Chesapeake area is very nice. And, you can use the canal to get to the Delaware Bay. On your way, stop in Southport, NC, my home port.

[@TheOKellys]

Can’t wait thanks for the note!

[@thewedword]

Ok, you guys may have to do a "group sail" from Florida to the Bahamas or something. Lovin the music keep it coming.

[@TheOKellys]

That would be cool! You gotta come with!

[@airborneranger-ret]

You should visit the Great Lakes ;)

[@joebradford108]

NZ? Mint! Look us up when the time comes or as you prep. Enjoy eating my weekend breaky and watching the show.

[@TheOKellys]

Love to hear that Joe, thank you!

[@seanruffolo6083]

Leopards seem like the best! I'm hoping to start full time on a Gemini before the year ends - so pumped!

[@TheOKellys]

Exciting news Sean good luck!!

[@dougbutcher7623]

I'm in the market for a yacht but need to sell the farm first. I have been in talks with brokers here in NZ and find them all to be very helpful as I have never bought a boat before, been doing research and looking at yachts for the past year. Look forward to seeing your videos all the time, and will hopefully see you in the South Pacific in the near future.

[@TheOKellys]

Thanks for the note Doug. What are you looking for and how much do you want to spend? We know people... good luck!

[@dougbutcher7623]

@@TheOKellysThanks for the reply. We are looking at blue water capable mono hulls with 3 cabins as we've got 2 teenage girls, our budget is up to $350k NZ.

[@TheOKellys]

Will keep our eye out. That’s a good bit of money and you should have plenty of options.

[@rogerbayzand4455]

When you get to New Zealand don't forget the big island across the ditch, we would love to see you in OZ.

[@TheOKellys]

Cannot wait!

[@goralki]

Great feedback on dealing with Moorings, scared the crap out of me - such a pity as Leopards are good boats, but I guess they have to get rid of them somehow, but certainly not the correct way as you can damage the brand so badly.

[@TheOKellys]

Just get a buyers broker and let them deal with Moorings. I’d just never do it again myself.